Hi, I’m Pete Nordstrom, and I'm the host of The Nordy Pod, a new podcast coming to you from the 6th floor of Nordstrom corporate headquarters in Seattle, Washington. In addition to hosting this podcast, I also happen to be the president of Nordstrom. And along with my brother Erik, CEO, and my cousin Jamie, President of Stores, we're the fourth-generation stewards of this business started by my great grandfather in 1901.
My Nordstrom journey began when I was 12 years old with my first job working in the stockroom. And along the way, I’ve met so many incredible people, from iconic artists and CEOs to cultural and community leaders and fashion entrepreneurs—as well as many of our thousands of employees and millions of customers.
One thing I've found helpful in running a company and hosting a podcast is the importance of having a strong sense of curiosity. Over the years, I’ve found myself in some very interesting conversations with people I greatly admire. These cumulative experiences have really enriched my life, and with The Nordy Pod, I'm excited to have the opportunity to share both professional and personal experiences with you.
So join me on a journey as I take you deep into a business that also happens to be a public company. You'll go behind the scenes with me and hear firsthand exactly what I do in my day job, warts and all, in the hopes of making a human connection with every episode.
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Hi, I’m Pete Nordstrom, and I'm the host of The Nordy Pod, a new podcast coming to you from the 6th floor of Nordstrom corporate headquarters in Seattle, Washington. In addition to hosting this podcast, I also happen to be the president of Nordstrom. And along with my brother Erik, CEO, and my cousin Jamie, President of Stores, we're the fourth-generation stewards of this business started by my great grandfather in 1901.
My Nordstrom journey began when I was 12 years old with my first job working in the stockroom. And along the way, I’ve met so many incredible people, from iconic artists and CEOs to cultural and community leaders and fashion entrepreneurs—as well as many of our thousands of employees and millions of customers.
One thing I've found helpful in running a company and hosting a podcast is the importance of having a strong sense of curiosity. Over the years, I’ve found myself in some very interesting conversations with people I greatly admire. These cumulative experiences have really enriched my life, and with The Nordy Pod, I'm excited to have the opportunity to share both professional and personal experiences with you.
So join me on a journey as I take you deep into a business that also happens to be a public company. You'll go behind the scenes with me and hear firsthand exactly what I do in my day job, warts and all, in the hopes of making a human connection with every episode.
Ep 83. Building Sustainable Luxury Jewelry with Monica Vinader
The Nordy Pod
42 minutes 37 seconds
7 months ago
Ep 83. Building Sustainable Luxury Jewelry with Monica Vinader
A piece of jewelry isn’t just an accessory. It’s a marker in time. A monument to the most important moments in our lives; an anniversary, a graduation, a birthday, a bachelorette party. So what does it take to build a brand that people don’t just buy from, but that they connect with? The kind of brand that brings people closer together.
Today we’ll explore the answer to that question and more with our guest, CEO and co-founder of the British luxury jewelry brand by the same name, Monica Vinader. We'll dive deep into the history of Monica's brand and her incredible breakthroughs in the craft of jewelry making from several different unique perspectives - the brand, the partnership, and the sales floor - to uncover the secret to Monica's irresistible products, and the source of the intense emotional connection they have with our customers.
Since launching in 2008, Monica has built from scratch an internationally recognized label with a laser-focus on bringing more accessibility to high-quality materials, contemporary design, and sustainable craftsmanship. But how do you take an idea like that and turn it into something real? Monica shares her inspiring entrepreneurial journey, how she works to keep the brand values strong, and what the future holds for this rapidly expanding business.
After that, we’ll hear from our Divisional Merchandise Manager for main floor accessories at Nordstrom, Denise Junell, to learn more about the incredible value of Monica’s brand in our stores and the unique partnership that’s made us so successful together.
And to round it all out we’ll get a floor-level perspective on the brand from one of our very own salespeople, Christiane Buck, who’s a DSA, or Designated Sales Associate for Monica Vinader at our store in the Montgomery Mall in Bethesda, Maryland.
Thanks for tuning in to episode 83. We hope you enjoy it!
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The Nordy Pod
Hi, I’m Pete Nordstrom, and I'm the host of The Nordy Pod, a new podcast coming to you from the 6th floor of Nordstrom corporate headquarters in Seattle, Washington. In addition to hosting this podcast, I also happen to be the president of Nordstrom. And along with my brother Erik, CEO, and my cousin Jamie, President of Stores, we're the fourth-generation stewards of this business started by my great grandfather in 1901.
My Nordstrom journey began when I was 12 years old with my first job working in the stockroom. And along the way, I’ve met so many incredible people, from iconic artists and CEOs to cultural and community leaders and fashion entrepreneurs—as well as many of our thousands of employees and millions of customers.
One thing I've found helpful in running a company and hosting a podcast is the importance of having a strong sense of curiosity. Over the years, I’ve found myself in some very interesting conversations with people I greatly admire. These cumulative experiences have really enriched my life, and with The Nordy Pod, I'm excited to have the opportunity to share both professional and personal experiences with you.
So join me on a journey as I take you deep into a business that also happens to be a public company. You'll go behind the scenes with me and hear firsthand exactly what I do in my day job, warts and all, in the hopes of making a human connection with every episode.
