Monica (Ainley) de La Villardière, Journalist (Podcaster, Substacker, Writer)

Ruthie Friedlander is the founder of At Large Agency and has built a career at the intersection of fashion, media, and digital strategy—think less Devil Wears Prada, more strategic powerhouse with a killer CHANEL collection. A former editor at ELLE and InStyle, she’s also the co-founder of The Chain, a nonprofit supporting individuals in the fashion and entertainment industries recovering from eating disorders. Known for her sharp eye, sharper wit, and ability to make even the most chaotic brand strategy look effortless, Ruthie thrives on bringing creative ideas to life—and making sure they actually work. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jjchase.substack.com/subscribe

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit jjchase.substack.comAllie Egan is the Founder and CEO of Veracity, a root-cause metabolic health platform that provides 100% natural drug-free solutions that support energy and weight management.Allie experienced firsthand the effects of compromised metabolic health – struggling for years with undiagnosed Hashimoto’s. She started Veracity so that people don’t suffer like she did; so that people can access the holistic solutions they deserve to optimize their health.Prior to founding Veracity, Allie was the CEO of the women’s fashion brand, Cynthia Rowley. She has extensive experience in the personal care industry through her time at some of Estee Lauder’s best brands, including Origins, Clinique, and La Mer. She began her career in consumer investing at L Catterton. Allie is also a Certified Hormone Health coach and board member of the Global Wellness Institute's Hormone Initiative. She was selected as one of the Forbes Next 1000 and named one of the Top Women in Retail by the Women’s Leadership Network. She holds a BS in Finance and Foreign Affairs from the University of Virginia and an MBA with high distinction from Harvard Business School.

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit jjchase.substack.comVictoria Monfort is a French actress, writer, and producer celebrated for her roles in films like Wedding Unplanned and her imaginative short film Dans les Parages. As the daughter of iconic sports journalist Nelson Monfort, creativity runs in her veins. Fluent in both French and English, Victoria effortlessly blends her talents on-screen and behind the scenes. Beyond acting, she's a vibrant content creator in beauty and fashion, sharing her flair with an ever-growing audience. Victoria lives a charmed life with her husband, Hugo Cremaschi, and their adorable daughter, Nala.

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit jjchase.substack.comMonica Ainley de La Villardiere is a Canadian fashion journalist, broadcaster and influencer based in Paris. After beginning her career as a fashion writer in London, she has spent the past seven years living in France with her Parisian husband and 2 children. Monica was an early adopter of podcasting with Camille Charrière creating Fashion No Filter and more recently Fanfare.

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit jjchase.substack.comMathilde Lacombe est cofondatrice de Birchbox France et de Aime Skincare. Elle a débuté sa carrière en tant que bloggeuse beauté de « La Vie en Blonde » et journaliste au magazine Elle. AIME c'est avant tout une nouvelle façon de penser la beauté. Le produit de soin n'est plus quelque chose qui s'ajoute et transforme superficiellement, il est ce qui complète et accompagne une philosophie de vie globale, centrée sur l'individu de l'intérieur. La beauté devient rituel, elle se construit petit à petit, pour des résultats inscrits dans la durée. À l'origine de AIME, le parcours personnel de Mathilde. “J'ai eu des problèmes de peau pendant des années, je me suis ruinée en produits et traitements en tout genre avant de réaliser que l'industrie cosmétique traditionnelle propose avant tout des produits qui visent à traiter l'effet (boutons, rides, rougeurs etc…) plutôt que la cause du problème. Ma routine beauté a considérablement changé quand j'ai pris en considération le fait que l'aspect extérieur de notre corps est intrinsèquement lié à notre santé intérieure. C'est là que j'ai découvert le monde merveilleux du microbiote et que créer AIME est devenu une évidence.”

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit jjchase.substack.comAlexandra Van Houtte is a half French half English entrepreneur. After a master in styling at the London College of Fashion, Alexandra worked as a fashion assistant for the likes of Numéro, Vogue int., Glamour, Grazia, or I-D Magazine. In 2016, four years into her career, drained by the routine of researching through endless runways and cataloguing lookbooks, she created Tagwalk: the Google of fashion. Her platform is the first fashion show and accessory keyword searcher for the worlds runways, aggregating Fashion Month by locations, brands, seasons, and fabrics. Always at the forefront of trends, Alexandra has an eye for beauty and a talent for discovering the next cool.

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit jjchase.substack.comMelanie Huynh was born in Paris to a French mother and a Chinese father. Passionate about beauty and fashion from a young age, she spent her adolescence nourished by the "way of life" of the top models and icons of the 90s, who embodied powerful femininity and a healthy lifestyle with sports as their ally.She started her career at Vogue France, where she worked for almost 10 years on beauty and fashion editorials.Today, she continues her work as a stylist as a Consultant for special projects but now devotes the majority of her time to the family group Aera Nova, of which she is a Co-Founder with her sister Amélie Huynh. The group includes her company Holidermie and Château Malromé. Being naturally disciplined, she takes care of her diet, is interested in beauty as a whole, and explores various well-being techniques that incorporate both physical and mental health: Yoga, meditation, mindfulness, energy healing, and more. As an extension of her healthy lifestyle, she decided to launch her own holistic beauty brand in 2019: Holidermie.

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit jjchase.substack.comFormée auprès des plus grands noms de la mode et de la presse féminine, entreParis, New York et Londres, elle a acquis une solide expérience dans la communication et le marketing. En 2011, elle a eu la certitude que sa force résidait dans sa capacité à mettre en mots des concepts, à raconter des histoires, le storytelling est devenu un métier, elle en a fait une passion.Storytelling, rédaction de site internet, dossiers de presse, punchlines, sa plume affutée et libre est au service des Maisons au savoir-faire unique, dès lors qu’il s’agit de retranscrire avec les mots les plus justes, les valeurs qu’elles incarnent. Plus qu’une signature, elle vous propose un ton, le vôtre.

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit jjchase.substack.comRachel Karten is a social media consultant based in Los Angeles. She has worked in social media for over ten years and previously led the social media team at Bon Appétit and Epicurious. During her four years at Bon Appétit, the social team won a social Webby Award and a prestigious National Magazine Award for best social. Since leaving in 2020, she has consulted on social media strategies for brands like CAVA, west elm, and moreLink in Bio is the newsletter she wish existed for the past ten years she worked in social and is one of the top business newsletters on Substack has been featured in the Wall Street Journal, Grub Street, Slate, CNBC, and more.

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit jjchase.substack.comGarance Doré, embodies French beauty for women all over the world. Born in Corsica, Garance grew up dipping in and out of the sea and running wild in nature. She established her career, and creative spirit, in Paris before moving to New York to become internationally recognized for her illustrations, street style photographs and writing.Garance has returned to her French roots, and has merged her love of simplicity with a want to deliver clean, gentle, and effective Made-in-France skincare for everyone. Doré was born because Garance believes life isn’t meant to be spent in front of a mirror.