Today we’re joined by James Ferragamo, the grandson of the brand’s founder Salvatore Ferragamo, and now the brand’s Brand, Product and Communication Director. As the first Ferragamo to lead the business into third-generation success, James tells us about bringing innovation into a heritage brand, starting with the brand’s dedication to sustainability and their first initiative, the Ferragamo Icon-Up collection. The collection of shoe and belt styles made from upcycled materials is available now exclusively on FarFetch.com. Love the show? Follow us and leave a review! And for more behind-the-scenes, follow Liv on Instagram, @LivvPerez.  Inkey List: Visit the recipe builder on theinkeylist.com to create your personalised routine and find the right ingredients for your skin. OUAI: Go to T-H-E-O-U-A-I dot com and use code FRIEND to get 15% off your entire purchase. BetterHelp: Get 10% off your first month by visiting our sponsor at BetterHelp.com/friend  Produced by Dear Media

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A Quick Trip to Florence: How A Heritage Brand Innovates with James Ferragamo of Ferragamo

Today we’re joined by Brittany O’Grady, the actress who captivated us in her role as Paula in HBO’s hit series, The White Lotus. From her best tip for aspiring actors to embodying a character completely different from yourself, Brittany gives us a masterclass in cultivating a career as a performer. We also talk Sydney Sweeney, Gen Z, astrology, and more!  Love the show? Follow us and leave a review! And for more behind-the-scenes, follow Liv on Instagram, @LivvPerez.  Inkey List: Visit the recipe builder on theinkeylist.com to create your personalised routine and find the right ingredients for your skin. Memore: yourmemore.com/friend for 30% Off at checkoutVitruvi: Visit vitruvi.com/friendofafriend and use code FRIEND20 to get 20% off your next purchase.BetterHelp: Get 10% off your first month by visiting our sponsor at BetterHelp.com/friend  Produced by Dear Media 

White Lotus’ Brittany O'Grady on Astrology and Embracing Your Dark Side

 Did you know that your indoor air quality can be 5x worse than outdoor air quality? If there’s one way to get cleaner air in your home, it’s using a Vitruvi. Founded by the visionary Sara Panton, Vitruvi is an essential oil and diffuser company that aims to scent your home and get you breathing cleaner at the same time. Today we discuss the power of scenting your home, how we can hack our moods through using essential oils, and the environmental and health impact on using something cleaner than candles.    Shop Vitruvi here https://vitruvi.com. Use code FRIEND20 for 20% off! Love the show? Follow us and leave a review! And for more behind-the-scenes, follow Liv on Instagram, @LivvPerez.    Produced by Dear Media

Cleaner Than Candles: How to Use Essential Oils To Hack Your Health with Vitruvi's Sara Panton

 Annie Kreighbaum and Rebecca Zhou are beauty biz legends. After working together at Glossier for five years, the duo reunited to launch Soft Services, a skincare brand that makes products, guides, and digital tools to help people who are looking for solutions to their body skin concerns. Today, they give us their guidebook on creating  cult beauty brands adored by the digital age and their mission to disrupt the body care market.    Shop Soft Services https://softservices.co Love the show? Follow us and leave a review! And for more behind-the-scenes, follow Liv on Instagram, @LivvPerez.    Produced by Dear Media 

How to Create a Cult Favorite Product with Glossier Alums and Soft Service Founders Annie Kreighbaum and Rebecca Zhou

 Today we’re joined by Reformation’s Chief Sustainability Officer, Kathleen Talbot. Since starting at the brand eight years ago, Talbot has been at the forefront of building one of fashion’s most sustainable businesses today, implementing game-changing methods like the Ref Scale, their sustainability reports, and eco-conscious partners around the world. In this episode, she gives aspiring designers a playbook on how to create a sustainable business - from your fabrics to your people - and her vision for the future of fashion.   Love the show? Follow us and leave a review! And for more behind-the-scenes, follow Liv on Instagram, @LivvPerez.    OUAI use code FRIEND for 15% off your entire purchase at theouai.com Waterdrop use code FRIENDOFAFRIEND for 15% off at waterdrop.com Memore get 30% off at yourmemore.com/friend Produced by Dear Media

Creating A Job That Doesn’t Exist Yet with Reformation’s Chief Sustainability Officer, Kathleen Talbot

 Today we’re joined by Grammy nominated singer, songwriter, and producer Amber Mark. With songs like Lose My Cool, Monsoon, and Competition, Amber talks about her rise from exploding on SoundCloud overnight, to her upcoming announced album Three Dimensions Deep, and her hilarious new YouTube show, Twice Baked.    Love the show? Follow us and leave a review! And for more behind-the-scenes, follow Liv on Instagram, @LivvPerez.  Sponsored by InkeyList theinkeylist.com SI x NastyGal:Shop the collection exclusively on the Nasty Gal app and at nastygal.com Vitruvi vitruvi.com/friendofafriend code FRIEND20 Produced by Dear Media

Amber Mark on Her New Album, Growing Up in a Tibetan Monastery, And Overcoming Doubt

 Today we’re joined by Grammy nominated singer, songwriter, and producer Amber Mark. With songs like Lose My Cool, Monsoon, and Competition, Amber talks about her rise from exploding on SoundCloud overnight, to her upcoming announced album Three Dimensions Deep, and her hilarious new YouTube show, Twice Baked.    Love the show? Follow us and leave a review! And for more behind-the-scenes, follow Liv on Instagram, @LivvPerez.  Sponsored by InkeyList theinkeylist.com SI x NastyGal:Shop the collection exclusively on the Nasty Gal app and at nastygal.com Vitruvi vitruvi.com code FRIEND20 Produced by Dear Media

 Liv and her producer Christiana are back together again for the ultimate NYFW/Met Gala debrief. After two weeks in NYC, the stories are abundant - from behind-the-scenes of the fashion shows, to their favorite and not so favorite looks at the Met, to Liv randomly going viral on Tik Tok. We also answer some of your questions from Instagram like how to make connections at fashion week, to how brand deals work, and more.     Love the show? Follow us and leave a review! And for more behind-the-scenes, follow Liv on Instagram. https://www.instagram.com/livvperez/ Sponsored by WaterDrop waterdrop.com code: FRIENDOFAFRIEND Nasty Gal x Sports Illustrated shop the collection here BetterHelp betterhelp.com/friend   Produced by Dear Media

Liv Debriefs NYFW - Behind the Scenes, The Met Gala, and A Viral Tik Tok Moment

 In honor of NYFW in full swing, we’re bringing back one of our most beloved episodes with the one and only Christopher John Rogers. This episode was recorded in September 2019.    If you Google the name Christopher John Rogers, a slew of articles will come up with all the same title: "Meet Christopher John Rogers, Fashion's Next Big Thing." At just 25-years-old, Christopher is one of the youngest break-out designers on the fashion scene. Although he made his Fashion Week debut just a month ago, Christopher has garnered industry-wide acclaim through his unapologetically joyful and colorful designs. His collection was met with a standing ovation and rave reviews from Vogue, WWD, and more. He was a 2019 CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund finalist, and his clothes have been worn by Michelle Obama, Rihanna, SZA, Tracee Ellis Ross, and Cardi B. In this episode, Christopher and I talk about creating glamour in a not-so-glamorous world, representation in the fashion industry, and how a Baton Rogue-born designer plans to make it big in the Big Apple. This episode was recorded in September 2019.    Follow Christopher on Instagram here https://www.instagram.com/christopherjohnrogers/   Love the show? Follow us and leave a review! And for more behind-the-scenes, follow Liv on Instagram. https://www.instagram.com/livvperez/ Sponsored by Paypal Get $10 cashback on your first purchase of $20 or more with the PayPal or Venmo app.Memore yourmemore.com/friend for 30% off at checkout Waterdrop waterdrop.com code FRIENDOFAFRIEND for 15% off Produced by Dear Media

Meet Fashion’s Rising Star, Christopher John Rogers (Re-Air)

 Last week, I got to sit down with Dr. Fauci to talk about the importance of getting vaccinated. If you're not vaccinated, head to madetosave.org/vaccines to learn more. If you are vaccinated, check in with your friends, family, and community! Get involved with the #MadeToSave campaign at MadeToSave.org/act   This interview is also available to watch on Instagram @LivvPerez https://www.instagram.com/livvperez/   Produced by Dear Media

My Interview with Dr. Fauci

The Friend of a Friend Podcast introduces you to the next generation of luminaries. Hosted by entrepreneur and founder Olivia Perez, each episode will take you inside the minds of today’s up-and-comers and game changers - from brand builders, to personalities, activists, artists, and thought leaders from around the world - to hear their experiences, advice, and the real story behind their success. For more, follow us on @livvperez and @friendofafriend and sign up for our newsletter on FrndofaFrnd.com

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