S2 Ep63: Erna Leon - New York fashion designer turned London based content creator on building a capsule wardrobe, shopping smarter, and building her personal brand Mercer7

Caitlyn Warakomski, a New Jersey native, is the creator behind the blog/instagram and now clothing line, HOW DO YOU WEAR THAT.  Her Instagram is comprised of style advice for women, , a lookbook for Caitlyn’s own personal style, and hopefully a place for others to feel inspired to push the envelope a little bit when putting together an outfit. Caitlyn also started her own clothing brand in 2020 - what started as a total accident has turned into her dream job -- designing and creating classic silhouettes with a modern touch + dash of funkiness. Making getting dressed everyday so much easier - sometimes you don't want to think about what to wear. With this in mind, HDYWT creates effortless pieces you can rely on to feel cool, confident and casually luxurious -- comfortable enough to wear all day, everyday yet cool enough to wear out.   Follow Cait: https://www.instagram.com/caitlynwarakomski Check out her brand How Do You Wear That:  https://howdoyouwearthatshop.com/ Follow The Big Move on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/thebigmovepodcast/ Follow Host Em here: https://www.instagram.com/emroberts.m/   

Dana and Julie are partners at The Granola Bar Hospitality Group, where they preside over six cafes, a food truck, restaurant consultancy and a new Manhattan restaurant and grab-and-go destination. While their strengths may differ, it’s the sum of their parts that puts the special sauce into TGB. Whether it’s Dana’s attention to detail or Julie’s obsession with the playlist, one thing’s for sure. It’s a partnership rooted in respect, friendship and love - much like the brand, itself.  Follow The Granola Bar here https://www.instagram.com/thegranolabar Follow Dana & Julie here: https://www.instagram.com/granolygirls *Look out for our giveaway on social - a chance to snag dinner for you and a friend on the UWS in Manhattan!  Follow The Big Move on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/thebigmovepodcast/ Follow Host Em here: https://www.instagram.com/emroberts.m/     

Idalia Salsamendi, CEO of Idalia INC which focuses on digital strategy for both brands and influencers, has had an illustrious roster such as Dior, Chopard, Valentino and Cle de Peau Beaute where she strategizes and executes spectacular social media campaigns. Her unparalleled results have made her one of the most sought-after in the space. She has also been heralded as the mastermind behind the businesses of the most prominent faces in fashion and beauty including Chriselle Lim, Brittany Xavier, Marianna Hewitt, and Coco Bassey. As an avid journalist, with a distinct beat for fashion, social media, and travel, she travels throughout the Fashion Weeks and beyond to report for WWD, World Traveller, WhoWhatWear, AirMail, The Daily Front Row, and many more.  Follow Idalia on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/idaliasalsamendi/ Check out Idalia Inc: https://idaliainc.com/ Follow The Big Move on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/thebigmovepodcast/ Follow Host Em here: https://www.instagram.com/emroberts.m/   

Julia Haart is the star and executive producer of the Netflix show 'My Unorthodox Life', author, and entrepreneur.  She first made her mark in the fashion industry as former creative director of La Perla and CEO of Elite World Group and is now expanding with her new shapewear line, Body by Julia Haart. this episode is powerful - she talks about navigating some of the lowest lows of her life both growing up and leaving an ultra-Orthodox Jewish community, and more currently going through a public divorce. She's now recently launched  +Body by Julia Haart where she's on a mission to empower women to unapologetically express themselves and own the way they want to dress.  Julie is a force to be reckoned with, such a strategic business person, and I feel like we have so much to learn from her  Follow Julia Haart: https://www.instagram.com/juliahaart Shop +Body by Julia Haart:  https://bodybyjuliahaart.com/ Follow The Big Move on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/thebigmovepodcast/ Follow Host Em here: https://www.instagram.com/emroberts.m/    This episode was brought to you by Lumity Morning & Night, a new female supplement brand that I am HOOKED on.  Shop Morning & Night and get 25% off your first order using code BIGMOVE25.   Shop here: https://lumitylife.com/products/morning-night-female-supplement?utm_source=Partnerships&utm_medium=Influencers&utm_campaign=Influencer+Emily+Roberts+September

The episode I'm sharing this week is from a live recording that took place in front of a beautiful female audience last week in NYC in collaboration with one of my favorite brands, MMLaFleur, a workwear brand that was founded on the belief that when women succeed, the world becomes a better place.  This panel really ended up being this beautiful medley of an uplifting but also very real talk on career, how we define and gauge success in a post pandemic world, moments of magic that help us feel connected, and how to better lean into our intuition and internal voice.  My 3 panelists Hitha Palepu, Kristin O'Keefe, and Olivia joan are incredible and all have these varying perspectives and stories to share.  We also hear from my dear friend and intuitive business coach Alex Caoila who opens us up with a beautiful meditation - there was really just so much magic in bringing together these women that night and I'm excited to share this with you now.  Check out M.M.LaFleur: https://mmlafleur.com/ Follow Hitha: https://www.instagram.com/hithapalepu/ Follow Kristin: https://www.instagram.com/thegirlwhosavesmoney  Follow Olivia: https://www.instagram.com/_olivia_joan_/?hl=en Follow Alex: https://www.instagram.com/highpriestessofbrooklyn Follow The Big Move on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/thebigmovepodcast/ Follow Host Em here: https://www.instagram.com/emroberts.m/   

Oenone is an influencer, comedian and host of the hugely popular Adulting Podcast. In Bad Influence, Oenone candidly recounts her journey to becoming an influencer and the pressures of navigating your late teens and twenties in the public eye. She explores modern-day issues from body image and personal boundaries, to the limitations of online activism – asking the question: can you truly be authentic online? She’s a funny, engaging and relatable speaker, with extensive broadcast/podcast experience. Following the announcement a couple of months ago, we’ve seen a huge amount of excitement and we’re anticipating a big UK launch in August.  Follow Oenone on IG: https://www.instagram.com/oenone/ New Book: https://geni.us/badinfluence Follow The Big Move on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/thebigmovepodcast/ Follow Host Em here: https://www.instagram.com/emroberts.m/  

Emily is a globally recognized supermodel. Over her 10+ year career, she has graced the covers of Vogue (French, Ukraine, Mexico, Arabia and Australia), Allure, Glamour, Maxim, Narcisse, WSJ, and Lui. She has served as the face of Maybelline cosmetics for eight years and was the global spokesmodel for the skincare brand, Biotherm. She is passionate about beauty, wellness, skincare and promoting body positivity. In addition to her modeling career, Emily is a skilled digital content creator who built a successful social media following across multiple platforms including Instagram (3MM), TikTok (365K+)  and YouTube (400K+). Follow Emily on IG: https://www.instagram.com/emilydidonato/ Emily on Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@didonatoemily?lang=en Check out Covey Skincare: https://rstyle.me/+ZdRjkNPSKH7rKm3aVASfuw Use code BIGMOVE15 for 15% off!! (their new SPF launch is MAJOR!!!)  Covey SPF: https://rstyle.me/+-bX1Z9CY1OAguUnzFXAxYg Follow The Big Move on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/thebigmovepodcast/ Follow Host Em here: https://www.instagram.com/emroberts.m/ 

In 2010, Ramy Brook Sharp was looking for the perfect, sexy top to pair with her vast collection of jeans - a piece that would pair beautifully with her wide assortment of jewelry and stand the test of time, all at a contemporary price point. In her many attempts to find what she was looking for, Ramy quickly recognized a gap in the fashion space and decided to design her own; alas, the Ramy Brook brand was born. Within six months of starting Ramy Brook and hosting trunk shows around town, Sharp’s designs were picked up at Bergdorf Goodman and the rest was history. Through Ramy’s signature use of silk fabrics, lively colors, and sophisticated silhouettes, the collection is meant to be a day-to-night solution in a woman’s wardrobe. Ramy's designs are inspired by the beautiful, strong women she has admired through her life who demand a timeless, elegant and versatile wardrobe. Her clothing evokes an uplifting, happy, and playful attitude, all while highlighting the sexiness and confidence of the woman who wears it. Ramy Brook is now sold in more than 250 boutiques nationwide, including the Ramy Brook flagship store on Madison Avenue and ramybrook.com.  The brand can also be found in retailers worldwide, including Saks Fifth Avenue, Nordstrom, Bergdorf Goodman, Bloomingdale’s and Neiman Marcus. Ramy lives in New York City with her husband Rob, two sons Kyle and Dylan, daughter Stevie, and Goldendoodle Baxter. Follow Ramy Brook: https://www.instagram.com/ramybrook/ Shop Ramy Brook: https://rstyle.me/+uYXmtF82xfQY_uD9_qHcgw Follow The Big Move on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/thebigmovepodcast/ Follow Host Em here: https://www.instagram.com/emroberts.m/ 

With a background in tech, Chloé taught herself how to code as a teen and has never looked back. She uses this passion to help influencers build, maintain their blogs and provide technical training in a way that is helpful and they can understand. She founded chloédigital in 2014, a full-service strategy, support, and technology provider.  It remains the leading membership for digital influencers, helping over hundreds of incredible women worldwide with tech support and strategic planning services.  Featured by Byrdie, Whowhatwear, Bloglovin’ and Teen Vogue, Chloe is a Web Developer, Influencer Marketing guru, and total Fashionista. Follow Chloé Watts: https://www.instagram.com/chloeadelia/ Follow chloédigital: https://www.instagram.com/chloedigital/ Subscribe to their newsletter for creator tips: https://chloedigital.com/subscribe Follow The Big Move on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/thebigmovepodcast/ Follow Host Em here: https://www.instagram.com/emroberts.m/ 

Sarah LaFleur is the Founder & CEO of M.M.LaFleur. Sarah founded M.M.LaFleur in 2013 with a mission to help women take the work out of getting dressed, so they can focus on the work that matters to them. Prior to founding M.M.LaFleur, she worked at Bain & Co. in New York and TechnoServe in South Africa. Sarah sits on the board of International Rescue Committee's Airbel Impact Lab and on the business advisory council of the New York Fed. She graduated from Harvard University. M.M.LaFleur is named after her mother, whom she calls her biggest inspiration.  Follow M.M.LaFleur: https://www.instagram.com/mmlafleur/ Shop M.M.LaFleur: https://mmlafleur.com/ The Moreland jacket: https://rstyle.me/+P4WUlfJILinTsAHsJkdQzA The Lilia Jacket: https://rstyle.me/+8UNSZxZQ-CF3_8qWOV0sQw The Porter Jacket: https://rstyle.me/+gv2ierWJgLT9KKnFuHfLOw *use code BIGMOVE to receive 20% off your M.M. order (full price items only!)  Follow Sarah LaFleur: https://www.instagram.com/sarahmlafleur/ Follow The Big Move on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/thebigmovepodcast/ Follow Host Em here: https://www.instagram.com/emroberts.m/