Our Two Most Popular Podcast Guests - JoAnne Lord and Patty Ivins Episode 49

Episode Description: With our one year anniversary and 50th podcast episode approaching we decided to catch up with our top 2 most listened to podcast episodes. JoAnne Lord, our most listened to podcast, had revealed she had battled breast cancer on our podcast, something she had never spoken about publicly before. We’re going to find out what happened after the episode aired, how she feels about the uptick of violence against Asian Americans and how she pivoted her business, Mali + Lili , to thrive in the pandemic. Our second most popular podcast was with Patty Ivins. Patty and I spoke about white men getting a pass for their bad behavior, raising good kids and the exciting projects she was to begin filming. In this update Patty talks about turning 50, how women can come together by finding their voice, and why “Deconstructing Karen” is the responsibility of ALL white women. Guest Bios: JoAnne Lord: JoAnne Lord, began her career in San Francisco, California. She started on the wholesale side of the business representing Accessories and Jewelry lines after graduating from the University of Washington in Seattle. After a few years, she transitioned into the retail buying world and became a Buyer, DMM, GMM, and a VP of Merchandising for companies including Urban Outfitters, Guess by Marciano, bebe, and New York & Company.  Today, JoAnne comes full circle with the launch of the mali+lili line of stylish functional bags and accessories using vegan-friendly materials. Designed with busy women in mind, the collection is made to be worn from day to night and everywhere in between thanks to its carefully designed pieces — think backpacks, waist bags, card cases, and cross-body styles featuring functional details.   Named after her two daughters, mali + lili offers trend-led accessories that strike the perfect balance between sophisticated and playful.  mali+lili is designed in Los Angeles and is made of quality vegan leather and novelty fabrications.  mali+lili is PETA-Approved Vegan. Patty Ivins Patty Ivins is an Emmy award winning producer who has produced over 200 hours of prime-time television series and documentaries for networks such as NBC, FOX, SHOWTIME, OWN, A&E, AMC, CMT, LIFETIME, CW, TLC and Discovery. Ivins has produced pop culture hits like Fox’s THE SIMPLE LIFE as well as raw documentaries about the struggle of girl and womanhood like "Mean Girls Mind Games", "Girls On The Wall" and LOGO Doc’s "HUNGRY" about gender inequality in the culinary world. Her upcoming projects include “Deconstructing Karen” and a project for A&E with Aly Raisman about the USA Gymnastics sex abuse case. Show notes: JoAnne mentioned: You can buy mali + lil at nordstrom.com or maliandlili.com Asian Americans senior services center Asian Americans Advancing Justice Support Asian Brands: Mali + Lili Karina Skin Crystal Minkoff Patty Ivins mentioned: Deconstructing Karen Ali Raisman Documentary for Lifetime Liz mentioned: Bh Marketing- Podcast production and Idea to Launch coaching https://bhmarketingfirm.com/