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The Other A.I
by Aesthetic Intelligence Labs
Pauline Brown is the former head of LVMH USA, current professor at Columbia Business School and author of Aesthetic Intelligence. In 2020, she and Paula Oriol co-founded the innovative learning platform Aesthetic Intelligence Labs.Their radio show, “The Other A.I.” (formerly “Tastemakers”), invites their friends from the worlds of beauty, fashion, design & retail to explore how social trends & cultural movements are reshaping consumer tastes, lifestyles & shopping behaviors. The show airs every Sunday at noon (ET) on SiriusXM’s Business Radio.
Episodes
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Never Be Boring: PR Maven Alison Brod on the Art of Surprise and Delight
Why do some people have a special instinct for surprise and delight? This week, Pauline sits down with Alison Brod, founder of ABMC, one of New York's leading marketing and communications agencies. With a career spanning more than three decades and clients across beauty, fashion, food, and...
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How to Human Better: Exploring Energetic Intelligence with Melissa Brough
What does your body know that your brain may not? And how can you use that intelligence to navigate an increasingly overstimulated world? This week, Pauline sits down with Melissa Brough, founder of the Energetic Literacy Project, to explore the emerging concept of “energetic intelligence”: the...
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What Does It Mean To Be Rich? A Conversation With Wealth Advisor Mimi Drake
What does it really mean to be rich? And why do so many people with extraordinary financial resources still feel anxious, vulnerable, or even poor? This week, Pauline sits down with longtime friend and fellow Wharton classmate Mimi Drake to explore the complicated relationship between money,...
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Will AI Make Us More Human, Not Less? A Conversation with Entrepreneur & Author Brett Hurt
What happens to humanity when technology can do most of what we humans once did ourselves? And how can we ensure these extraordinary advances bring out the very best of our humanity, rather than the worst? In this episode, Pauline sits down with serial entrepreneur, investor, and author Brett…
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The Making of a Home: Craft and Creativity with Diane Le Cornu and Justin Binnix
What makes a piece of furniture worth keeping? How can you tell the difference between something that’s beautifully made and something that simply looks good online? And, as technology makes it easier and cheaper than ever to furnish a home, how can you make sure your personal spaces still…
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The Art of Listening to Your Body and Reinventing Your Life
After three decades as a highly successful investment portfolio manager, Larissa Roesch made an unexpected decision: she walked away from her career without knowing what would come next. What followed was a "year of listening" that led her to Ayurveda, the 5,000-year-old Indian tradition centered...
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Inside A. Lange & Söhne: CEO Wilhelm Schmid on Why Mechanical Watches Still Matter
In this episode, Pauline sits down with Wilhelm Schmid, CEO of A. Lange & Söhne, one of the world's most revered luxury watch brands, for a fascinating conversation about craftsmanship, history, and the enduring appeal of mechanical timepieces. From the company's founding in 1845 in the Kingdom…
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Beyond the Bottle: The New World of Scent with Fragrance Expert Paul Austin
In this episode, Pauline sits down with fragrance expert and brand strategist Paul Austin for a fascinating conversation about the power of scent and how it can be used to enrich human experience and enhance brand equity. Drawing on more than three decades in the industry, Paul explains how scent...
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60 And Still Becoming: A Conversation with Dartmouth Classmates
What happens when a group of college classmates reunites at age 60? In this special episode, Pauline is joined in the studio by three classmates - Perla Delson, Regina Glocker, and Judith Greenberg - for a candid conversation about identity, aging, friendship, and aspiration. Reflecting on four...
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Inside Gstaad Palace: Why Old-World Hospitality Still Matters
In this episode, Pauline sits down with Andrea Scherz, third generation owner and steward of the legendary Gstaad Palace in Switzerland, for a fascinating conversation about luxury, legacy, and the enduring appeal of old-world hospitality. From the hotel’s origins in the early 1900s to its...
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The Evolution of Aesthetic Tastes through Wine & Spirits
In this episode, Pauline Brown uncorks the fascinating history of wine and spirits through the lens of societal taste and cultural values, tracing how trends in alcohol consumption have mirrored the aspirations, anxieties, identities, and status symbols of each era. From the secrecy and rebellion...
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The Re-Enchantment of Travel: The Legacy of César Ritz (Part 2 of 2)
In Part 2 of this series, Pauline shifts from critique to possibility, exploring how the travel experience might be reinvented. She does so by looking back to one of the original architects of luxury travel, César Ritz, founder of The Ritz-Carlton. At a time when travel feels increasingly...
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The Disenchantment of Modern Travel (Part 1 of a 2-Part Series)
In this episode (the first of a two-part series on travel), Pauline examines how modern travel - once defined by elegance, discovery, and anticipation - has devolved into a series of friction-filled, dehumanizing transactions. She explores the forces driving this decline, including: the...
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The Blobification of Car Design
In this solo episode, Pauline takes on an unexpected subject: car design. Drawing on her background in ' the Business of Aesthetics' - and her consulting work with major automakers - she explores what she calls the “blobification” of cars: the growing sameness, softness, and visual boredom of...
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Barbie and the Making of a Myth: A Conversation with Author Tarpley Hitt
In this episode, Pauline sits down with Tarpley Hitt, author of Barbie Land: The Unauthorized History, to unpack the cultural staying power of America’s most famous doll. What begins as a conversation about Barbie’s origins leads into a broader discussion about aesthetics, archetypes, and why...
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Ice Cream Inc.: A Conversation with David Stein and Sasha Grutman on Branding, Culture, and Connection
In this episode, Pauline dives into the sweet world of ice cream - an industry that's far more complex than it appears. Joined by longtime ice cream entrepreneur David Stein and discerning foodie Sasha Grutman, the conversation explores how frozen desserts evolved from local dairy byproducts into…
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How Heat (and Sweat) Can Transform Our Health: A Conversation with Science Writer Bill Gifford
Pauline welcomes bestselling health & wellness writer Bill Gifford (co-author of Outlive) to discuss his latest book, Hotwired: How the Hidden Power of Heat Makes Us Stronger. In this conversation, Bill makes the case that sweating is an evolutionary superpower and explains why our modern,...
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The Art and Science of Curating Your Closet: A Conversation with Caroline Gardner of The RealReal
In this episode, Pauline sits down with longtime friend Caroline Gardner, Head of Integrated Brand Marketing at The RealReal, to explore what happens when we treat our closets less like storage units and more like living archives of identity. Together, they unpack the hidden logic of luxury…
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The Sisterhood That Built Beauty: Inside the Cosmetic Industry’s Most Powerful Women’s Network
In this episode, Pauline sits down with two dynamic leaders from the beauty industry for a wide-ranging conversation about women, visibility, and leadership. She is joined by Carlotta Jacobson, former President of Cosmetic Executive Women (CEW), and her successor, Elana Szyfer, a longtime…
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A Century of Style, Struggle and Survival: The Neiman Marcus Story
This is the third installment of Luxe Stories, a standalone podcast series (distinct from Pauline’s regular show) that takes a deep look at the remarkable histories of iconic luxury brands and how they evolved over time. In this episode, Pauline explores the story of America’s leading luxury...
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The Politics and Personality of Fonts: A Conversation with Graphic Artist Andrew Theodore
In this episode, Pauline dives into the surprisingly powerful world of typography with Los Angeles–based art director and type specialist Andrew Theodore. Together, they explore how fonts signal trust, authority, and “expensive” and discuss the different effects of serif vs. sans serif, round vs....
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Why Libraries Still Matter: A Conversation with NYC's Chief Librarian Brian Bannon
On this episode, Pauline sits down with Brian Bannon, Chief Librarian of New York City (yes, he oversees 88 branches across all five boroughs) for a fascinating look at how libraries are being reinvented - and why they may be more important today than ever. Together, they unpack the library as...
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Seeing the Extraordinary in the Ordinary: a Conversation with MoMA's Paola Antonelli on Design and Desire
In this episode, Pauline sits down with Paola Antonelli, the visionary Senior Curator of Architecture & Design and founding Director of Research & Development at the Museum of Modern Art, whose career has been dedicated to helping people see the extraordinary in the ordinary. Antonelli challenges...
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The New Leadership Playbook with Alexis Barber and Cedoni Francis
Two former Googlers-turned-creators join Pauline to discuss the new leadership playbook in this creator-driven economy. In this episode, Pauline sits down with lifestyle influencer and author Alexis Barber (Too Smart For This) and digital creator and Columbia Business School student Cedoni…
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Taste as Capital with Brand Strategist Ana Andjelic
In this episode, Pauline sits down with sociologist, brand strategist, and author Ana Andjelic (The Business of Aspiration, The Sociology of Business) to unpack how power, status, and culture shape today’s most coveted brands. They explore Pierre Bourdieu’s “invisible currencies” – economic,...
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Selling Sexy with Fashion Journalist Lauren Sherman
In this episode, Pauline sits down with fashion journalist and author Lauren Sherman to unpack one of culture’s most enduring and complicated topics: sex. Specifically, what does it mean to be sexy in today's consumer marketplace? Using Sherman’s book Selling Sexy: Victoria’s Secret and the...
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Grace and Grit: a Conversation with Alissa Hsu Lynch & Whitney Casey
In this episode, Pauline sits down with Alissa Hsu Lynch (ex–modern dancer; former J&J & Google exec; host of The Leadership Dance podcast) and Whitney Casey (All-American volleyball player turned media personality, author, tech founder, and private-equity investor) to unpack what really drives...
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"Jolie Laide" When Ugliness Feels Beautiful : a Conversation with Pauline Brown
What if beauty isn’t about perfection at all? What if the things that draw us in—people, brands, even objects—are magnetic precisely because they’re a little off? On this episode, Pauline explores the French concept of jolie laide, or “pretty ugly,” and how imperfection may hold its own...
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The Art of Curation : a Conversation with Sasha Grutman
In this episode, host Pauline Brown sits down with her longtime friend Sasha Grutman — a seasoned finance professional and cultivated aesthete — for a conversation on the power of curation, or what Pauline calls “the art of intelligence.” Drawing from Coco Chanel’s maxim that “elegance is…
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Virgil Abloh's Legacy: a Conversation with Robin Givhan
In this latest episode of Luxe Stories, host Pauline Brown sits down with Pulitzer Prize–winning fashion critic Robin Givhan to explore the remarkable legacy of Virgil Abloh, one of the most influential cultural figures of the 21st century. Givhan—who has written for The Washington Post, Harper’s...
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Fashion Retail in Flux: From Legacy Lines to Streetwear Startups
On this episode, Pauline sits down with fashion veteran Michelle Spiro, whose career spans senior roles at marquee fashion brands, including DKNY, Calvin Klein, and Ralph Lauren, and is now launching her own tennis-inspired brand called Furi. Together, they explore the current state of fashion...
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Beyond the Buzz: The Rise of Alcohol-Free Spirits
On this episode, Pauline explores the fast-growing world of alcohol-free wines and spirits with two industry leaders: Emily Onkey, co-founder and CMO of Aplós, and Vanessa Kay, former CMO of Moët Hennessy USA and now a board member at Aplós. Together, they unpack the Aplós story — from its...
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Ask Pauline!
Every few months, Pauline invites listeners to ask her anything—from business to branding to beauty. This latest segment is a free-flowing exchange, in which curiosity drives content. No scripts. No boundaries. Just real questions and real answers.
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Overcoming the Fear of Public Speaking with John Bowe and Elizabeth Thompson
Pauline is joined by veteran journalist and speech coach John Bowe, along with one of his clients, Elizabeth Thompson, for a conversation on the art of public speaking. John shares how he helps clients overcome anxiety and become more compelling presenters using a methodology rooted in ancient...
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The Science of Skin & Sun Care with Dr. Anthony Rossi
Pauline is joined by renowned dermatologic surgeon, Anthony Rossi, for a discussion on the latest findings in skin cancer and recommendations for optimal skin health. Dr. Rossi is a double board-certified dermatologist at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York. He is a highly...
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Coco Chanel Unmasked: a Conversation with Rhonda Garelick
Welcome to Luxe Stories, a new original series on SiriusXM that delves into the untold stories behind the world’s most iconic luxury brands. In our premiere episode, host Pauline Brown sits with fashion historian and New York Times columnist Rhonda Garelick for a discussion on the enigmatic Coco...
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Building Community and Connections with Maryam Banikaram
Pauline is joined by Maryam Banikarim - a longtime C-suite executive, Emmy-winning producer, and community builder - for a conversation about the power of community and connection. On the business front, Maryam has held senior roles at Fortune Media, Nextdoor, Hyatt, Gannett, NBCUniversal, and...
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"The Wardrobe Whisperer" - a Conversation with Celebrity Stylist Edda Gudmundsdottir
Pauline is joined in the studio by Edda Gudmundsdottir - whose work spans editorial styling, runway shows, music videos, and costume design and whose clients include Björk, Mariah Carey, Nicki Minaj, and Taylor Swift, as well as fashion houses like Balmain, Valentino, and Gucci - for an in-depth...
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Designing Immersive Experiences with Entertainment Producer Nicole Feld Strauss
On today's show Pauline is joined by Nicole Feld Strauss, a veteran producer of live entertainment. Throughout her career, Nicole overseen an array of spectacular events, including Marvel Universe, Disney On Ice, Sesame Street Live!, and Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus. During the...
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Gender-Fluid Fashion with Wildfang Founder Emma McIlroy
Pauline is joined in the studio by Emma McIlroy, founder of the mission-driven brand Wildfang, which challenges people to rethink gender norms and how they show up in fashion. The brand has built a cult following, including with celebrities like Janelle Monae, Lizzo, Evan Rachel Wood, and Debbie...
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Identity Shopping with Wharton's "Hip Hop Prof" Americus Reed
What do the brands people buy and the places they shop reveal about their lifestyles, values, ideals and aspirations? Pauline is joined in the studio by renowned marketing professor Americus Reed of the Wharton Business School for a provocative discussion about how our self-identities influence…
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Defining Ugly: In Conversation with NYT Style Writer Rhonda Garelick
Pauline is joined by Rhonda Garelick, the founding director of Hofstra University's Institute for Public Humanities and the Arts. Rhonda also is a columnist for the New York Times Style Section and the author of three books, including “Mademoiselle: Coco Chanel and the Pulse of History.”…
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Wealth Reimagined with Jill Schildkraut-Katz
Pauline is joined by longtime friend and top-notch wealth manager Jill Schildkraut-Katz for a conversation on what it means to be wealthy and how to achieve it. Together, they cover a range of topics, including what people - at all ages and income levels - can do to build wealth and ensure...
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Navigating Change: a Conversation with Executive Coach Tracey Abbott
Pauline is joined in the studio by Tracey Abbott, who recently decided to step back from her role as an operating partner at a leading private equity firm to become an executive coach for clients in private equity, venture capital and family offices. During the conversation Tracey reflects on her...
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The Transformative Power of Experiential Design
Pauline is joined by two experts in experiential design: Ann Morrow Johnson, former Head of Creative Development for Walt Disney Imagineering, and Emilie Baltz, an award-winning artist and digitial design leader, both from the world's largest design firm, Gensler. Together, they discuss how human...
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2025 Predictions with Marketing Guru Scott Goodson + Leading ArchitectGulla Jonsdottir
Pauline invites two friends, Scott Goodson and Gulla Jonsdottir, to reflect on highlights (and lowlights) of the past year and share their predictions for 2025. Scott Goodson is the founder of the cutting-edge marketing and advertising agency StrawberryFrog, where he and his team have built some…
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End-of-Year Retail Review with Oliver Chen
Pauline is joined in the studio by top-ranked retail analyst, Oliver Chen of TD Cowen. Together, they discuss retail trends of the past year and predictions for '25, including: which companies and segments are poised to win in the current marketplace; why growth of bricks-and-mortar stores...
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Exploring the Faroe Islands in Conversation with its Most Famous Fashion Entrepreneur
Pauline is joined on-air by her longtime friend, Guðrun Rógvadóttir, co-founder of the Nordic knitwear brand, Guðrun & Guðrun . Together, they discuss the distinct history and culture of Guðrun's homeland, the Faroe Islands; how her Faroese heritage shaped her current style and tastes; why she...
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Motherhood Unfiltered
Pauline is joined in the studio by her own mother, Barbara Garris, who reflects on a half-century of experience raising 4 children (2 girls, 2 boys), then 4 grandchildren (2 boys, 2 girls) Barbara shares insights and observations, including: how expectations and styles of parenting have changed...
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Kitchenette Confidential: Behind-the-Scenes with Two Female Restauranteurs
Pauline is joined by two friends - award-winning chef Angie Mar and food industry investor/advisor Nisha McGreevy - for a discussion about the ins and outs of opening, running and scaling a restaurant. The three women delve into why most restaurants fail within their first year and what...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Pauline Brown is the former head of LVMH USA, current professor at Columbia Business School and author of Aesthetic Intelligence. In 2020, she and Paula Oriol co-founded the innovative learning platform Aesthetic Intelligence Labs.Their radio show, “The Other A.I.” (formerly “Tastemakers”), invites their friends from the worlds of beauty, fashion, design & retail to explore how social trends & cultural movements are reshaping consumer tastes, lifestyles & shopping behaviors. The show airs every Sunday at noon (ET) on SiriusXM’s Business Radio.
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