[TEASER] 🇺🇸 VIOLETTE_FR : How Violette Serrat Is Rewriting the Rules of Beauty
In this episode of Visionary Minds, recorded live from Le Bon Marché in Paris, host Wilfried sits down with Violette Serrat, founder of VIOLETTE_FR — one of the most talked-about voices in modern beauty.French by heart and New Yorker by choice, Violette has built a modern maison that celebrates emotion, imperfection, and individuality. From her early days as a makeup artist to becoming Global Beauty Director at Estée Lauder, and now the creative force behind her own brand, she has redefined what authenticity means in beauty — and in business.Together, they explore the power of self-acceptance, the lessons of entrepreneurship, and the delicate balance between art and strategy.Because, as Violette reminds us: you were born perfect.Produced by Dix Sept Paris, a communication agency specialized in luxury and beauty, Visionary Minds connects Paris and the U.S. — two worlds united by creativity, culture, and bold ideas. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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🇺🇸 GHIA (Mélanie Masarin) - She Made the World’s Coolest Non-Alcoholic Drink
She Made the World’s Coolest Non-Alcoholic DrinkMélanie Masarin is the founder of Ghia, the bold, beautiful, and alcohol-free aperitif that’s redefining happy hour. From launching in the middle of a pandemic to building one of the most talked-about brands in the “sober curious” world, Mélanie has turned pleasure without alcohol into a cultural statement.In this episode, she shares how she built a movement around connection, design, and joy — plus a few stories from the wild ride behind Ghia’s rise.A conversation about taste, vision, resilience… and what it really takes to make not drinking cool. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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🇺🇸 [TEASER] She Made the World’s Coolest Non-Alcoholic Drink - GHIA (Mélanie Masarin)
She Made the World’s Coolest Non-Alcoholic DrinkMélanie Masarin is the founder of Ghia, the bold, beautiful, and alcohol-free aperitif that’s redefining happy hour. From launching in the middle of a pandemic to building one of the most talked-about brands in the “sober curious” world, Mélanie has turned pleasure without alcohol into a cultural statement.In this episode, she shares how she built a movement around connection, design, and joy — plus a few stories from the wild ride behind Ghia’s rise.A conversation about taste, vision, resilience… and what it really takes to make not drinking cool. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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🇫🇷 Coup de tonnerre dans le luxe : L’Oréal rachète Kering Beauté
C’est officiel : L’Oréal rachète Kering Beauté pour 4 milliards d’euros !Un deal majeur qui redéfinit les rapports de force dans le luxe et la beauté.Dans cet épisode, Wilfried décrypte les dessous stratégiques de cette acquisition :pourquoi L’Oréal consolide son empire autour du parfum,comment Kering recentre son modèle sur la mode et la maroquinerie,et pourquoi Gucci Beauty reste, pour l’instant, hors de l’accord.Au-delà des chiffres, c’est une question de vision, de puissance et d’identité :la beauté devient aujourd’hui un levier d’influence autant qu’un moteur économique.Un épisode clé pour comprendre comment L’Oréal, Kering et tout l’écosystème du luxe redessinent leurs frontières. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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🇺🇸 L’Oréal Just Bought Kering Beauty for €4 Billion — and Changed the Future of Luxury
It’s official: L’Oréal has acquired Kering Beauty for €4 billion.A move that doesn’t just expand a portfolio — it reshapes the future of luxury beauty. In this episode of Visionary Minds, Wilfried breaks down what’s really behind the deal:why L’Oréal is doubling down on high-margin fragrance,how Kering is refocusing on fashion and leather goods,and why Gucci Beauty remains outside the transaction — at least for now.Beyond numbers, this is about strategy, influence, and identity.Because in today’s luxury world, beauty isn’t just a product — it’s a form of power. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Visionary Minds is a bilingual (French & English) monthly podcast that highlights experts in communication, branding, and innovation from the world’s most influential luxury and premium brands.Each month, we host a visionary guest — from CMOs to creative directors and digital strategists — to discuss the ideas shaping today’s industry:Brand strategyDigital transformationSocial media trendsCreative contentCustomer experienceThe evolving language of luxuryOur goal is to explore how the most forward-thinking minds reimagine storytelling, creativity, and engagement in an ever-shifting global landscape. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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