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In the Biz: Nicole Arbour
Tell us, what do you do, who you are:
I’m Nicole Arbour! How are ya! Basically, I’m the cheer captain, super hero of team universe and I’m here to save the world from boring! But most people know me as, “The World’s Sexiest Comedian,” Beyond my world of funny, get excited, because I’m also an MC aka Rapper, and my musical dance potions are heading your way soon!
City you live in: Toronto
If there was a theme song in your life, it would be:
All-Star- Smash Mouth, but my tracks “Go Team,” and “Fun Revolution,” coming out later this year are my REAL theme songs, and I hope they turn out to be yours too!What is the best advice you can give to a women who wants to do what u do:
Be Brave, Be Yourself, Have Fun, Do It.What is the your favorite quote that keeps you motivated?
“50 told me go ‘head switch the style up, and if they hate, then let ’em hate, and watch the money pile up!” -KanyeWhat do you think is the the key to being a successful woman comedy?
You said it! Be A WOMAN! You don’t have to act like a guy to be funny, and I make my living being the opposite! And of course, be your damn self. People are smart, they see through an act and you’ll get tired too. When it’s real, you’ll never run out of material because you live it. Now go ‘head with your bad self!Join my team of fun, and come play.
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In the Biz – David Klein
You may not know his name but you sure know his products!
Most entrepreneurs would be thrilled to create a product that generates millions of dollars and garners national media attention. My guest, The Candy Man David Klein, has done just that. He’s the inventor of Jelly Bellies, the sweet gelatin candy that changed the jelly bean market and got the endorsement of President Ronald Reagan. Ironically, Mr. Klein is not associated with the Jelly Belly Company and is not benefiting financially from its success. We’ll discuss how this and the film that tells his story in more detail. “Candy Man: The David Klein Story”. Mr. Klein currently operates another candy company, Sandy Candy, with his daughter.
You can listen to the entire radio interview here
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In the Biz – Doug Radi
Rudi’s Gluten-Free Bakery breads has new gluten-free hamburger buns, hot dog rolls and pizza crusts, which are scheduled to hit shelves nationally in May. There are three bread varieties (original, multigrain or cinnamon raisin), our multigrain hamburger and hot dog buns or our pizza crusts. I got all of them! I am so lucky to also get some advice from Doug Radi, Rudi’s VP of Marketing.
City you live in: GOLDEN, CO
If there was a theme song in your life, it would be: THE SOUND OF SUNSHINE BY MICHAEL FRANTI
What is the best advice you can give to young entrepreneurs? DEVELOP A STRATEGY AND STAY FOCUSED ON IT. IT’S TOO EASY TO GET DISTRACTED ON THINGS THAT DON’T MAKE A MEANINGFUL DIFFERENCE IN YOUR BUSINESS.
What do you think is the the key to being successful? GREAT INNOVATIVE IDEAS, GREAT EXECUTION AND THE RIGHT CAPITAL BEHIND THE BUSINESS
What is the your favorite quote that keeps you motivated? “DO YOUR BEST, DON’T SWEAT THE REST, WINNING WILL TAKE CARE OF ITSELF.”
Find out more on www.rudisglutenfree.com
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In the Biz: Trudi Loren
In the Biz with Trudi LorenTrudi is the ‘nose’ that is responsible for creating some of your favorite perfumes. She is currently the VP, Corporate Fragrance Development at The Estee Lauder Companies. Not only did she take the time to answer these questions for me but also for Yale’s paper on scent marketing. Trudi is gracious, beautiful and a true inspiration!City you live in: Part time Manhattan and part time in New Jersey
If there was a theme song in your life, it would be:
as kitsch as it sounds “My Way”. I have been able to blend a career and family; live in Asia, Europe and the US and satisfy my analytical mind with my creative desires.
What is the best advice you can give to a women who wants that corner office?
Work hard, do more than is expected of you and be patient. Never, never, ever say “it is not my job”.
What do you think is the the key to being a successful woman in the competitive (fragrance/beauty/pr/marketing) industry?
I think the key is not only to be very good at what you do, responsible and accountable but to be generous with your time and knowledge. Mentors are always admired and respected within industry.
What is the your favorite quote that keeps you motivated?
It is the following analogy not a quote by which I try to live my life.
When things in your lives seem almost too much to handle, when 24 hours in a day are not enough, remember the mayonnaise jar and the 2 cups of coffee.
A professor stood before his philosophy class and had some items in front of him. When the class began, he wordlessly picked up a very large and empty mayonnaise jar and proceeded to fill it with golf balls. He then asked the students if the jar was full. They agreed that it was. The professor
then picked up a box of pebbles and poured them into the jar. He shook the jar lightly. The pebbles rolled into the open areas between the golf balls. He then asked the students again if the jar was full. They agreed it was. The professor next picked up a box of sand and poured it into the jar. Of
course, the sand filled up everything else. He asked once more if the jar was full. The students responded with a unanimous “yes.” The professor then produced two cups of coffee from under the table and poured the entire contents into the jar effectively filling the empty space between the
sand. The students laughed. “Now,” said the professor as the laughter subsided, “I want you to
recognize that this jar represents your life. The golf balls are the important things–your family, your children, your health, your friends and your favorite passions—and if everything else was lost and only they remained, your life would still be full. The pebbles are the other things that matter like your job, your house and your car. The sand is everything else — the small stuff.”
“If you put the sand into the jar first,” he continued, “there is no room for the pebbles or the golf balls. The same goes for life. If you spend all your time and energy on the small stuff you will never have room for the things that are important to you. “Pay attention to the things that are critical to your happiness. Play with your children. Take time to get medical checkups. Take your spouse out to dinner. Play another 18. There will always be time to clean the house and fix the disposal. Take care of the golf balls first—the things that really matter. Set your priorities. The rest is just sand.”
One of the students raised her hand and inquired what the coffee represented. The professor smiled. “I’m glad you asked. It just goesto show you that no matter how full your life may seem, there’s always room for a couple of cups of coffee with a friend.”
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In the Biz: Neha Tuli
I came across Ms Tuli on LinkedIn and was just fascinated with how she became a Senior Beauty Buyer! She was so gracious to share some of her incredible journey with us. It is always important to have someone inspirational guide you in your career. If you are interested in asking Neha any questions – feel free to leave it in the comments section!
My name is Neha Tuli and I am the Senior Beauty Buyer for Beauty Story. Beauty Story is premiere site dedicated to private beauty sales and fabulous editorial content. Think of it as the Gilt Group for Beauty. It only showcases luxury beauty brands, spas and salons. Some functions that I perform at my current position are sourcing new suppliers, developing new products, category strategy development, negotiating with vendors and constantly seeking innovative methods to grow the business of the company.
I have been in the Beauty Industry for 10+ years with companies like Henri Bendel, Sephora & Takashimaya in both buying and marketing roles. Its been a wonderful experience to be a part of this industry and I hope to continue in the beauty field for the rest of my career.
City you live in: I currently live in Jersey City, NJ but I have been in the NY/NJ area for the last 13 years.If there was a theme song in your life, it would be: I believe I can fly- R. Kelly
What is the best advice you can give to a women who wants that corner office?
Make yourself visible and available to your superiors and people who have the power to make decisions. Work hard and know your business inside out. Be abreast of who your competitors are. Ask questions, don’t hesitate to present your ideas, if you run across a problem, try to find a solution before approaching your boss. React quickly, take initiative. Look at the long term picture.
What is the your favorite quote that keeps you motivated?
Sooner or later, those who win are those who think they can.- Richard Bach
What do you think is the key to being a successful woman in the beauty industry?
You have to love the beauty industry and have the passion for it. If you have that, you will succeed. I bought home first but really wanted to make the switch into cosmetics. I convinced Bendels to hire me solely because of my passion for beauty and I had no experience buying beauty before.
The Beauty Industry is so different and unique from other categories like apparel and accessories. You have to have great interpersonal and negotiating skills. It’s a tough industry but there is nothing as exciting as being in Beauty.
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In the Biz: Eric Sakas
It’s not everyday that you get the inside story. We had the opportunity to hear the story of Kevyn Aucoin through the words of his business and life partner. I am so happy that had my camera! Here are his words. Enjoy.
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