The LAFS Podcast

Welcome back to the LAFS Podcast. In this episode, our host @samanthatams sits down with Christian Acquista, Business Development Manager at @wgsn, to explore how Latino culture is shaping the global conversation — from music to fashion, beauty, and beyond. From Bad Bunny to Shakira, we unpack why Latinos are no longer influencing culture from the sidelines, but leading it. Watch the full episode on YouTube or listen on Spotify, Apple Music, and Amazon Music.  ★ Support this podcast ★

🎙️This week on the LAFS Podcast: We’re joined by our Pitch to LAFS 2024 Social Impact Winner, Astrid Muñoz (@astridmunozofficial), founder of Curatoria Design (@curatoriadesign). In this inspiring conversation with our co-host @estefanialacayo, Astrid shares what it truly means to build a sustainable Latin American brand, collaborate with artisans, and the pitch that earned her the win. Plus, what’s next for Curatoria? Tune in to find out!📌Now streaming on all platforms: #YouTube, #Spotify, #AppleMusic, and #AmazonMusic. ★ Support this podcast ★

We’re back with a new episode of the LAFS Podcast! This time, we’re joined by Pitch to LAFS 2024 winner Isabella Espinoza, founder of Baobab. She sits down with our co-host, Estefanía Lacayo, to share the inspiring journey behind Baobab, the hard work that goes into building a sustainable brand, and how Baobab and LAFS have joined forces.Listen now on #Spotify, #AppleMusic, and #AmazonMusic, and watch the full episode on #YouTube! ★ Support this podcast ★

This podcast has been brought you by Tribu by LAFS the platform that has revolutionized how the Latin American fashion, beauty, and design industries connect. Learn more about our amazing membership program at www.tribubylafs.comAlso Remember we have the Miami summit coming up from November 11th / 13th you where you can enjoy 3 days full of powerful  conversations and networking opportunities can buy your tickets at www.lafs.com. Don’t miss the opportunity to meet the people who will shape the future of your career. ★ Support this podcast ★

This podcast has been brought you by Tribu by LAFS the platform that has revolutionized how the Latin American fashion, beauty, and design industries connect. Learn more about our amazing membership program at www.tribubylafs.comAlso Remember we have the Miami summit coming up from November 11th / 13th you where you can enjoy 3 days full of powerful  conversations and networking opportunities can buy your tickets at www.lafs.com. Don’t miss the opportunity to meet the people who will shape the future of your career. ★ Support this podcast ★

This podcast has been brought you by Tribu by LAFS the platform that has revolutionized how the Latin American fashion, beauty, and design industries connect. Learn more about our amazing membership program at www.tribubylafs.comAlso Remember we have the Miami summit coming up from November 11th / 13th you where you can enjoy 3 days full of powerful  conversations and networking opportunities can buy your tickets at www.lafs.com. Don’t miss the opportunity to meet the people who will shape the future of your career. ★ Support this podcast ★

Welcome to a brand new episode of the LAFS Podcast! Today, we're excited to feature Raúl Tovar, the renowned Mexican fashion photographer and director whose work has appeared in Vogue, GQ, Issue, and People. Raúl has captured iconic personalities like Kendall Jenner, Rosalía, Selena Gómez, Maluma, and worked with top models such as Christy Turlington, Irina Shayk, and Cindy Bruna.In this episode, Raúl sits down with our co-founder, Samantha Tams, to share his journey—how he began, his bold move to NYC, and how he carved out a thriving career in the fashion world.Get an inside look at his inspiring story and the path to his success. Watch the full episode now on #YouTube, #Spotify, #AppleMusic, and #AmazonMusic!Don't forget to subscribe, like, and share! ★ Support this podcast ★

This podcast has been brought you by Tribu by LAFS the platform that has revolutionized how the Latin American fashion, beauty, and design industries connect. Learn more about our amazing membership program at www.tribubylafs.comAlso Remember we have the Miami summit coming up from November 11th / 13th you where you can enjoy 3 days full of powerful  conversations and networking opportunities can buy your tickets at www.lafs.com. Don’t miss the opportunity to meet the people who will shape the future of your career. ★ Support this podcast ★

This podcast has been brought you by Tribu by LAFS the platform that has revolutionized how the Latin American fashion, beauty, and design industries connect. Learn more about our amazing membership program at www.tribubylafs.comAlso Remember we have the Miami summit coming up from November 11th / 13th you where you can enjoy 3 days full of powerful  conversations and networking opportunities can buy your tickets at www.lafs.com. Don’t miss the opportunity to meet the people who will shape the future of your career. ★ Support this podcast ★

This podcast has been brought you by Tribu by LAFS the platform that has revolutionized how the Latin American fashion, beauty, and design industries connect. Learn more about our amazing membership program at www.tribubylafs.comAlso Remember we have the Miami summit coming up from November 11th / 13th you where you can enjoy 3 days full of powerful  conversations and networking opportunities can buy your tickets at www.lafs.com. Don’t miss the opportunity to meet the people who will shape the future of your career. ★ Support this podcast ★

This podcast has been brought you by Tribu by LAFS the platform that has revolutionized how the Latin American fashion, beauty, and design industries connect. Learn more about our amazing membership program at www.tribubylafs.comAlso Remember we have the Miami summit coming up from November 11th / 13th you where you can enjoy 3 days full of powerful  conversations and networking opportunities can buy your tickets at www.lafs.com. Don’t miss the opportunity to meet the people who will shape the future of your career. ★ Support this podcast ★

This podcast has been brought you by Tribu by LAFS the platform that has revolutionized how the Latin American fashion, beauty, and design industries connect. Learn more about our amazing membership program at www.tribubylafs.comAlso Remember we have the Miami summit coming up from November 11th / 13th you where you can enjoy 3 days full of powerful  conversations and networking opportunities can buy your tickets at www.lafs.com. Don’t miss the opportunity to meet the people who will shape the future of your career. ★ Support this podcast ★

This podcast has been brought you by Tribu by LAFS the platform that has revolutionized how the Latin American fashion, beauty, and design industries connect. Learn more about our amazing membership program at www.tribubylafs.comAlso Remember we have the Miami summit coming up from November 11th / 13th you where you can enjoy 3 days full of powerful  conversations and networking opportunities can buy your tickets at www.lafs.com. Don’t miss the opportunity to meet the people who will shape the future of your career. ★ Support this podcast ★

This podcast has been brought you by Tribu by LAFS the platform that has revolutionized how the Latin American fashion, beauty, and design industries connect. Learn more about our amazing membership program at www.tribubylafs.comAlso Remember we have the Miami summit coming up from November 11th / 13th you where you can enjoy 3 days full of powerful  conversations and networking opportunities can buy your tickets at www.lafs.com and enjoy an early bird discount on your general admission ticket until May 15th and don’t miss the opportunity to meet the people who will shape the future of your career. ★ Support this podcast ★

This podcast has been brought you by Tribu by LAFS the platform that has revolutionized how the Latin American fashion, beauty, and design industries connect. Learn more about our amazing membership program at www.tribubylafs.comAlso Remember we have the Miami summit coming up from November 11th / 13th you where you can enjoy 3 days full of powerful  conversations and networking opportunities can buy your tickets at www.lafs.com and enjoy an early bird discount on your general admission ticket until May 15th and don’t miss the opportunity to meet the people who will shape the future of your career. ★ Support this podcast ★

This podcast has been brought you by Tribu by LAFS the platform that has revolutionized how the Latin American fashion, beauty, and design industries connect. Learn more about our amazing membership program at www.tribubylafs.comAlso Remember we have the Miami summit coming up from November 11th / 13th you where you can enjoy 3 days full of powerful  conversations and networking opportunities can buy your tickets at www.lafs.com and enjoy an early bird discount on your general admission ticket until May 15th and don’t miss the opportunity to meet the people who will shape the future of your career. ★ Support this podcast ★

This podcast has been brought you by Tribu by LAFS the platform that has revolutionized how the Latin American fashion, beauty, and design industries connect. Learn more about our amazing membership program at www.tribubylafs.comAlso Remember we have the Miami summit coming up from November 11th / 13th you where you can enjoy 3 days full of powerful  conversations and networking opportunities can buy your tickets at www.lafs.com and enjoy an early bird discount on your general admission ticket until May 15th and don’t miss the opportunity to meet the people who will shape the future of your career. ★ Support this podcast ★

This podcast has been brought you by Tribu by LAFS the platform that has revolutionized how the Latin American fashion, beauty, and design industries connect. Learn more about our amazing membership program at www.tribubylafs.comAlso Remember we have the Miami summit coming up from November 11th / 13th you where you can enjoy 3 days full of powerful  conversations and networking opportunities can buy your tickets at www.lafs.com and enjoy an early bird discount on your general admission ticket until May 15th and don’t miss the opportunity to meet the people who will shape the future of your career. ★ Support this podcast ★

This podcast has been brought you by Tribu by LAFS the platform that has revolutionized how the Latin American fashion, beauty, and design industries connect. Learn more about our amazing membership program at www.tribubylafs.comAlso Remember we have the Miami summit coming up from November 11th / 13th you where you can enjoy 3 days full of powerful  conversations and networking opportunities can buy your tickets at www.lafs.com and enjoy an early bird discount on your general admission ticket until May 15th and don’t miss the opportunity to meet the people who will shape the future of your career. ★ Support this podcast ★

This podcast has been brought you by Tribu by LAFS the platform that has revolutionized how the Latin American fashion, beauty, and design industries connect. Learn more about our amazing membership program at www.tribubylafs.comAlso Remember we have the Miami summit coming up from November 11th / 13th you where you can enjoy 3 days full of powerful  conversations and networking opportunities can buy your tickets at www.lafs.com and enjoy an early bird discount on your general admission ticket until May 15th and don’t miss the opportunity to meet the people who will shape the future of your career. ★ Support this podcast ★

In 2022, South to North was an integral part of the team that brought Susana Vega to the Pitch to LAFS, where her distinctive vision and exceptional craftsmanship were recognized with the Designer of the Year award. This milestone is an example of our commitment to elevating Latin American talent on the global stage.South to North specializes in business development for Latin American brands in Texas, with a focus on brick and mortar expansion, customer experience, PR, and marketing initiatives in some of the nation's top destinations. Our immersive expertise in bi-cultural markets provides our clients access to our partners and a highly engaged community, ensuring a seamless and precise business development strategy and brand storytelling. With our expertise, we ensure seamless and precise brand storytelling, brand expansion and clientele connectivity.  ★ Support this podcast ★

Estefanía conversa con Valentina Collado, directora de moda de Vogue México. ★ Support this podcast ★

Los invitamos a la 2nda edición de Multitalks edición “wellness”. Tendrán una serie de conferencias, paneles y talleres el próximo 17 de abril en el live Aqua CDMX. De mano de los expertos, quienes les ayudarán y les darán los mejores consejos para encontrar el balance en sus vidasTe invitamos a formar parte de este gran evento y lo mejor de todo es que el costo del boleto se va directamente en ayuda para la reconstrucción de Acapulco Ladymultitask.com/multi-talks ★ Support this podcast ★

Estefanía conversa con Eglantina Zingg , Fundadora y CEO de Goleadoras. ★ Support this podcast ★

In our latest episode, Estefania Lacayo, co-founder of  LAFS, sits down with Valerie Macaulay the visionary co-founder behind the renowned brand, La Ligne. Join us as they embark on a deep dive into the realms of entrepreneurship, tracing Valerie's inspirational journey from the initial spark of an idea to the expansive growth of her business. This candid conversation sheds light on the challenges and triumphs of scaling a business,professional aspirations, and a sneak peek into what the future holds for The Ligne. ★ Support this podcast ★

In the next 8 episodes we will interview the Pitch to LAFS finalists and how they lived contest. Listen to the newest episode where Felipe Fiallo shares his experience, all that he learned in the process and what’s next for the brand. ★ Support this podcast ★

In the next 8 episodes we will interview the Pitch to LAFS finalists and how they lived contest. Listen to the newest episode where Carola, Silvana and Luli from Las Sureñas share their experience, all that they learned in the process and what’s next for the brand. ★ Support this podcast ★

Dive into the latest LAFS podcast where we sit down with Cristina Mantilla, the co-founder of the Miami-based brand, Eliou. Cristina shares insights on entrepreneurship, friendship, and the keys to their success. ★ Support this podcast ★

Ana Flores, fundadora de WeAllGrow Latina y Estefanía Lacayo conversan sobre crear comunidad y oportunidades para mujeres Latino Americanas. ★ Support this podcast ★

In the next 8 episodes we will interview the Pitch to LAFS finalists and how they lived contest. Listen to the newest episode where Marielly Alba and Mercedes Lairet from Modern Monarchie shares their experience, all that they learned in the process and what’s next for the brand. ★ Support this podcast ★

In the next 8 episodes we will interview the Pitch to LAFS finalists and how they lived contest. Listen to the newest episode where the winner of the Social Impact Proyect of the Year Category Chiara Macchiavello shares her experience, all that she learned in the process and what’s next for the brand. ★ Support this podcast ★

In the next 8 episodes we will interview the Pitch to LAFS finalists and how they lived contest. Listen to the newest episode where the winner of the Accesories Designer of the Year Category Paola Sighinolfi shares her experience, all that she learned in the process and what’s next for the brand. ★ Support this podcast ★

In the next 8 episodes we will interview the Pitch to LAFS finalists and how they lived contest. Listen to the newest episode where the winner of the Designer of the Year Category Maria Elena Villamil shares her experience, all that she learned in the process and what’s next for the brand.Link. ★ Support this podcast ★

In the next 8 episodes we will interview the Pitch to LAFS finalists and how they lived contest. Listen to the newest episode where Faride Ramos Creative Director of her Faride Ramos shares her experience, all that she learned in the process and what’s next for the brand. ★ Support this podcast ★

In the next 9 episodes we will interview the Pitch to LAFS finalists and how they lived contest. Listen to the newest episode where Tatiana Quintana Creative Director of Alta Shoes shares her experience, all that she learned in the process and what’s next for the brand.Link. ★ Support this podcast ★

¿Que requiere sobresalir en la industria editorial y del estilismo en Estados Unidos? En esta conversación con Dania Lucero, Directora de  Moda y Accesorios de Town and Country, la reconocida stylist le cuenta a nuestra cofundadora todo sobre cómo comenzó su carrera, las claves del éxito, la relevancia de fashion week y hasta sus cuentas de Instagram favoritas. Un episodio totalmente inspirador que no te puedes perder.  ★ Support this podcast ★

Dafna Mizrahi has co-created a tequila brand her own way and in doing that, she has put women at the front and center of an otherwise male-dominated category. Candid, charismatic and refreshingly honest, in this conversation with our co-founder Estefania Lacayo, Dafna discusses how her experience in the kitchen influenced her, the challenges Latino founders face to get funding, how the first time she tried tequila was with her grandmother, and so much more. ★ Support this podcast ★

La mexicana Karime Lopez es la primera mujer mexicana que ha obtenido una estrella Michelin por su trabajo en Osteria Gucci en Florencia. Es en este restaurante junto a su pareja, Takahiko Kondo, que crea platillos espectaculares que reflejan sus aprendizajes bajo los chefs más reconocidos del mundo como Enrique Olvera y Virgilio Martínez, pero todos con el sello de Karime. En esta conversación con Samantha Tams, quien recién tuvo la oportunidad de probar sus creaciones durante un viaje a Italia, hablan sobre su trayectoria, las similitudes entre la industria de la moda y la cocina, la importancia de plasmar una identidad propia en tu trabajo y mucho más. ★ Support this podcast ★

Desde pequeño, Felipe Fiallo, de origen ecuatoriano, mostró una inclinación hacia los proyectos con impacto social, la rica tradición artesanal de su país, el emprendimiento y la moda. A su corta edad, lleva una trayectoria impresionante, colaborando con marcas como Stella McCartney, Ferragamo y Adidas. Felipe es además el fundador de su marca epónima de calzado sostenible. Conoce su admirable trayectoria en esta entrevista con Samantha Tams. ★ Support this podcast ★

La ICESI fue el escenario de esta charla entre las fundadoras de LAFS, Estefanía Lacayo y Samantha Tams, moderada por la reconocida periodista Rocio Arias Hofman. La plática se llevó a cabo en la ciudad de Cali durante el LAFS Tour, donde además de recorrer las tiendas y talleres  de varias marcas y diseñadores locales, las co-fundadoras tuvieron un importante acercamiento con jóvenes, estudiantes y amigos caleños apasionados por la moda. Algunos de los highlights del conversatorio:   -      El impacto y la experiencia del LAFS Tour-      El poder de la mentoría y el valor de la constancia en la moda.-      Los retos de las pequeñas y medianas empresas, así como las áreas de oportunidad-      Cali, Colombia como un ejemplo ante la región-      ¿Qué es un líder?-      La importancia de profesionalizarse en la industria ★ Support this podcast ★

Iman Hasan has carved out a unique personal & career path based on true authenticity and remaining true to herself. As the Founder and CEO of the IHC creative agency, she is well-respected in the fashion and wellness spheres for her work with brands like Goop and Hublot, but really, it’s her honest and transparent approach to anything from plastic surgery to personal insecurities what makes her truly shine in the noisy social media world. Give this a listen, as there is so much wisdom, inspiration and vulnerability in this beautiful conversation with Estefania Lacayo.  A few things they cover: -       The highs & lows of being a founder.-       Pivoting post-covid and reinventing herself-       The power of authenticity and influencer burn-out-       How plant medicine helped her overcome generational trauma-       Her biohacking journey-       Why alcohol is no longer serving her.-       Her beauty products of the moment-       Volunteering and making a difference.  ★ Support this podcast ★

Felecia Hatcher is CEO of Pharrell William’s Black Ambition Opportunity Fund, an acclaimed author and motivational speaker. Listen to this conversation to see why she was one of our highest-rated speakers at our LAFS 2022 summit. A few things we cover: -          From Nintendo to keynote speaker: How previous experiences can make all the difference in your new role-          Cancelling out the haters so you can become the person you are meant to be-          Entrepreneurial challenges, Mexican paletas, thinking outside the box, Pharell, and Jamaican roots—we cover it all! ★ Support this podcast ★

It's never too late to start anew, and Latina entrepreneur Sandra Velasquez's career journey is proof of that! Drawing inspiration from the Nopal cactus and with a mission to make Latina beauty aspirational, Sandra, the founder of the revolutionary clean bath and body care brand Nopalera, boldly shifted her career path at 44, with a child, and within just three years, secured an oversubscribed seed round of 2.7 million! In this episode of The LAFS Podcast, Sandra shares every detail of her inspiring journey with our co-founder Samantha Tams. Click play to get your weekly dose of inspiration! ★ Support this podcast ★