EPISODE · Apr 8, 2026 · 29 MIN
Runway Resilience & Fashion Events with Alexandra Nyman
from Beats Working: Winning the Game of Events · host WorkP2P
Get ready for some runway drama as hosts Libby Sundgren and Alysse Bryson chat with Alexandra Nyman from the Break Free Foundation. From backstage shoe-throwing to promoting diversity on the catwalk, Alexandra dishes on how she turns chaos into meaningful Fashion Week events. Discover what it takes to blend fashion with purpose, highlighting mental health and addiction recovery, all while keeping your cool. It's a behind-the-scenes peek you won't want to miss! Timestamps: [00:00] - Welcome to BEATS WORKING [00:58] - Backstage chaos: The shoe incident [02:01] - Fashion Week event production: Alexandra's process [06:46] - Memorable backstage challenges [11:28] - Lessons learned in event planning [17:56] - Diversity and inclusion in fashion [23:39] - Break Free Foundation's impact beyond the runway [25:29] - Surviving and thriving in event production [26:42] - Practicing self-care post-event [28:55] - How to connect with Alexandra and support the Break Free Foundation Resources & Links: -Alexandra Nyman: LinkedIn & Instagram -Break Free Foundation: Website, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, X -The Sober Curator: Recovery Resources -Alysse & Libby: Bios & LinkedIn Connect with Us: -Website: www.beatsworkingpodcast.com -LinkedIn: @BEATS WORKING Show -Instagram:@beatsworkingshow -Facebook: @Beats Working Show -YouTube: @BEATSWORKINGPODCAST Follow & Subscribe: If you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Your feedback helps us improve and reach more listeners. BEATS WORKING is a platform on a mission to redeem work—the word, the place, and the way. We believe that work is the most honorable act in the universe, and through inspiring stories and practical insights, we want to transform the way people think about work and help them discover greater fulfillment in their lives. We invite you to join us as we build community through sharing and actively demonstrating what we learn.
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Get ready for some runway drama as hosts Libby Sundgren and Alysse Bryson chat with Alexandra Nyman from the Break Free Foundation. From backstage shoe-throwing to promoting diversity on the catwalk, Alexandra dishes on how she turns chaos into meaningful Fashion Week events. Discover what it takes to blend fashion with purpose, highlighting mental health and addiction recovery, all while keeping your cool. It's a behind-the-scenes peek you won't want to miss! Timestamps: [00:00] - Welcome to BEATS WORKING [00:58] - Backstage chaos: The shoe incident [02:01] - Fashion Week event production: Alexandra's process [06:46] - Memorable backstage challenges [11:28] - Lessons learned in event planning [17:56] - Diversity and inclusion in fashion [23:39] - Break Free Foundation's impact beyond the runway [25:29] - Surviving and thriving in event production [26:42] - Practicing self-care post-event [28:55] - How to connect with Alexandra and support the Break Free Foundation Resources & Links: -Alexandra Nyman: LinkedIn & Instagram -Break Free Foundation: Website, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, X -The Sober Curator: Recovery Resources -Alysse & Libby: Bios & LinkedIn Connect with Us: -Website: www.beatsworkingpodcast.com -LinkedIn: @BEATS WORKING Show -Instagram:@beatsworkingshow -Facebook: @Beats Working Show -YouTube: @BEATSWORKINGPODCAST Follow & Subscribe: If you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Your feedback helps us improve and reach more listeners. BEATS WORKING is a platform on a mission to redeem work—the word, the place, and the way. We believe that work is the most honorable act in the universe, and through inspiring stories and practical insights, we want to transform the way people think about work and help them discover greater fulfillment in their lives. We invite you to join us as we build community through sharing and actively demonstrating what we learn.
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