The Money and Mimosas Podcast

In Episode 11 of the Money & Mimosas Podcast, we explore why capital isn’t just about funding—it's about freedom, refinement, and the future of your brand.

Raising capital for a luxury business can feel intimidating, especially when traditional investors don’t understand your vision. But aligned capital isn't about giving up control—it’s about building financial resilience and legacy on your terms.

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In Episode 10 of the Money & Mimosas Podcast, we’re unveiling a powerful new resource for luxury founders navigating market uncertainty: “Is Your Luxury Business Financially Ready for the Next Market Shift?” — a quiz designed to help you identify blind spots, attract aligned investors, and scale with confidence.

Inside the episode, you’ll discover:

✔️ Which economic indicators luxury founders need to monitor to prepare for market...

In Episode 9 of the Money & Mimosas Podcast, we're diving into your most pressing questions inspired by Episodes 5–8.

From the lessons of the 2008 financial crisis to the current luxury slowdown, these topics are at the top of luxury founders' minds when navigating economic uncertainty.

In this episode, you’ll discover:

• How to raise your prices without alienating loyal customers
• How to scale your luxury business without dilut...

In Episode 8 of the Money & Mimosas Podcast, we're exploring the critical shift taking place in luxury—moving from hollow, superficial branding towards a deeper, culturally authentic, and resilient approach we call the Power Glam Luxury Philosophy.

As the industry continues to navigate economic uncertainty, it’s clear that the future of luxury lies in genuine embodiment, intentional scarcity, and authentic storytelling.

In t...

In Episode 7 of the Money & Mimosas Podcast, we explore what's causing the current slowdown in luxury, draw clear parallels with the 2008 financial crisis, and reveal actionable strategies for luxury founders to position their brands confidently in today's market.

What You'll Learn:

✔️ Real insights into the current luxury market slowdown.

✔️ Strategic actions successful brands are taking now.

✔️ Practical lessons fro...

This episode is Part 2 of a two-part series covering the 2008 global financial crisis.

The last episode covered the warning signs that brands ignored. This episode reveals how the most strategic luxury houses—like Hermès—used the crisis as a catalyst for reinvention.

We also highlight one of the most important shifts that emerged from this period: the rise of luxury markets in Africa and the Caribbean.

In this episode, you'll learn:

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In this episode, we examine the 2008 financial crisis and the early warning signs that many luxury brands missed.

Before the crash, the industry was booming—record-breaking sales, new store openings, and aggressive global expansion. But behind the scenes, economic instability was brewing. Many brands ignored the red flags, leading to overproduction, over-expansion, and significant financial losses when the crisis hit.

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In Episode 4 of the Money & Mimosas Podcast, we answer questions from luxury founders navigating the complex world of raising capital.

In this episode, you’ll discover:

1. How to show investors that elevating your packaging and ingredients directly supports profitability.
2. How to differentiate your brand in a saturated luxury market and build financial projections that demonstrate scalability.
3. How to scale your business withou...

In Part 3 of our three-part Hermès series on the Money & Mimosas Podcast, we explore how Hermès scaled its iconic brand while staying true to its core values of exclusivity, quality, and craftsmanship. For luxury founders, scaling is one of the biggest challenges—how can you grow while ensuring your brand remains authentic and true to what makes it unique?

Hermès faced this challenge head-on in the 1990s and early 2000s when the...

In Part 2 of our three-part Hermès series on theMoney & Mimosas Podcast, we dive deep into how Hermès responded to significant market shifts and the 2008 global financial crisis.

While many luxury brands were scrambling to maintain sales, slashing prices, and chasing trends, Hermès took a very different approach.

By doubling down on exclusivity and staying true to their values, Hermès not only survived the downturn but thrived, e...

In Part 1 of our three-part Hermès series on the Money & Mimosas Podcast, we dive deep into the legacy of Hermès—a brand that has mastered the art of building a business that thrives on timeless craftsmanship, exclusivity, and financial clarity.

As luxury founders, it’s easy to get caught up in the allure of branding, but without a solid financial foundation, even the most beautiful businesses struggle to attract the right inve...

Welcome to the Money & Mimosas podcast. The go-to resource for founders ready to raise capital and scale their luxury businesses with purpose.

Hosted by Danetha Doe, each episode unpacks real-world case studies from iconic brands, answers burning questions from luxury entrepreneurs, and delivers actionable strategies to help you build a profitable, sustainable business—all while staying true to your brand’s soul.

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