Behind the BOSS

Behind the BOSS

There is more to being a boss than meets the eye. Behind the BOSS is a podcast that journeys into the lives of inspiring creators, artists, and athletes, unearthing the pivotal moments and turning points that shaped them into some of today’s greatest bosses.

Episodes

December 20, 2022 22 mins
In this episode of Behind the BOSS, we meet Australian supermodel Jordan Barrett. Having started in the industry at the age of 14, Barrett grew up traveling the world and learning from some of the best. With a clothing line and now an NFT under his belt, we sit down with the young trailblazer to pick his creative brain. Behind the BOSS is a HUGO BOSS and Highsnobiety production, hosted by Raven Smith, executive producer Zoe Rose-D...
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In our next episode of Behind the BOSS, we meet Veronica Yoko Plebani. The Italian Paralympic athlete doesn’t dabble in just one sport — she does it all: from snowboarding and paracanoeing to competing in the paratriathlon. Tune in to find out about her personal battles and the resilience she nurtured on her inspiring journey. Behind the BOSS is a HUGO BOSS and Highsnobiety production, hosted by Raven Smith, executive producer Zoe...
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November 8, 2022 27 mins
In this episode, we meet Fred Stauffer. Having grown up around the world, the digital content creator had to learn how to adapt to new cultures, people, and mindsets, fine-tuning a skill that’s helped power his practice. Now, having garnered thousands of followers through his playful videos and interactive online identity, Stauffer is changing how big brands present themselves online by putting fashion through the fisheye lens - li...
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October 18, 2022 30 mins
In this episode of Behind the BOSS, we chat to Joshua Kissi, a Ghanaian-American creative entrepreneur who specializes in film-making and photography. Much of his work centers around the exploration of identity and widening the breadth of voices that are heard in and around the creative industry. Stay tuned as we dig into conversation with Kissi and his experiences in carving out his own space. Behind the BOSS is a HUGO BOSS and H...
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In this episode of Behind the BOSS, we met Galey Alix. Wall Street executive by week and interior designer by weekend, Alix shot to recent fame thanks to her 72-hour home makeovers that became overnight viral sensations. With a winding life journey taking her from college track and field to the fast-paced world of finance, Galey has had a career like no other — one born from hardship to inspire her empathetic work today. We sit dow...
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September 6, 2022 29 mins
In this segment of Behind the BOSS, we meet up with Noah Beck, the golden boy of TikTok, who in just over two years has become one of the app’s breakout stars. Beck downloaded TikTok in 2020 as a soccer player at the University of Portland and has been unstoppable ever since. His multi-hyphenate endeavors include producing his own reality show and pivoting into modeling, acting and entrepreneurship. Currently, he co-hosts the Put a...
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August 16, 2022 33 mins
In this episode we meet entrepreneur and women’s empowerment advocate, Sharmadean Reid. Reid has been working tirelessly to champion and enable female excellence since she started her own hip-hop magazine, WAH, while at university in 2005. You may know her from her iconic nail bar chain, WAH Nails, her book New Methods for Women, her funding group, FutureGirlCorp, and her groundbreaking platform, The Stack World, that spotlights wo...
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In our next episode of Behind the BOSS, we meet Nick Mayhugh. A Paralympic sprinter and soccer player, Mayhugh represented the United States at the 2020 Summer Paralympics where he won one silver and three gold medals. He currently holds three Paralympic World Records and three American Records — and all of this came after being diagnosed with cerebral palsy at 14. It’s time to find out more about Mayhugh’s remarkable journey and w...
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In this episode, we meet Willie Maldonado. The Los Angeles native has spent almost all his life enthralled by the world of photography, eventually opening his own space, Milk Studios. If he’s not busy curating exhibitions or hosting events in Milk, Maldonado is working with the next generation to incite change and find new creative talent. We dive into his world to get an inside scoop on the LA scene, who he’s worked with, and how ...
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In this episode, we meet Arianne Phillips. The American creative works across all forms of the arts, from theater and film, to music and opera. Phillips has been nominated for Oscars and BAFTAs for her outstanding costume design in blockbuster films, not to mention she’s worked closely with artists like Madonna on music videos and album covers. With the goal of giving back to the people and places around her, she advocates change a...
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June 14, 2022 22 mins
In our next episode, we meet designer Spencer Phipps. If he’s not out rock-climbing or in nature, Phipps is busy breaking the boundaries of sustainable fashion with his eponymous brand, PHIPPS. We dive into the designer’s personal story and find out what inspires his creative practice and desire to put our planet first. Behind the BOSS is a HUGO BOSS and Highsnobiety production, hosted by Raven Smith, executive producer Zoe Rose-D...
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In this episode, we meet professional British boxer, Anthony Joshua. The two-time world heavyweight champion holds titles from all major boxing bodies making him one of the most successful fighters in the industry. From his humble family beginnings to the Olympics and more, we find out how and what makes the outstanding athlete the man he is today. Behind the BOSS is a HUGO BOSS and Highsnobiety production, hosted by Raven Smith,...
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In this episode, we meet Cathy Hackl. A metaverse industry expert and tech futurist, Hackl has dedicated her career to understanding the potential of the digital world. She has now started her own company and offers innovative strategies to brands to help them enter this weird and wonderful space. From NFTs and VR to AR wearables and the metaverse, we discover how Hackl got her start in the industry and what she predicts for its fu...
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May 3, 2022 33 mins
In the first episode of Behind the BOSS, we meet Law Roach. The American stylist and tv star has taken the fashion industry by storm, becoming a force to be reckoned with. With superstar celebrity clients, from Zendaya to Celine Dion, Roach has transformed Hollywood’s style landscape, while simultaneously being a part of ground-breaking shows like America’s Next Top Model and Legendary. We find out just how Roach set foot on this c...
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April 26, 2022 21 secs
This podcast series, hosted by author and culture writer Raven Smith, features guests such as stylist and TV star Law Roach, metaverse expert and tech futurist Cathy Hackl, two-time world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua, and many more.
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