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Introducing Vanguard Season 2
Vanguard by Shopify Studios
07/03/19 • 1 min
Here’s a sneak peek of our second season.
The Designer Making Truly Plus Luxury Clothing
Vanguard by Shopify Studios
03/06/19 • 27 min
Tamara Malas is the maker of a luxury plus womenswear collection offering clothes up to a size 32. Tamara was living the dream working in high-end fashion, but the body shaming and fatphobia of the industry was too much to bear. How did she recover from her trauma and launch a luxury clothing line for the truly plus?
Store: Tamara Malas
Recommended: The School of the Art Institute of Chicago, Curvy Con
Host
Anshuman Iddamsetty
Producers
Michelle Macklem
Emma Fedderson
Anshuman Iddamsetty
Senior Supervising Producer
Tammi Downey
Engineer
Jason ‘Metal’ Donkersgoed
Musical Score
Jim Guthrie
This Latinx Bath Brand Is Bubbling with Nostalgia
Vanguard by Shopify Studios
09/04/19 • 18 min
Estefania Rodriguez is the founder of Brewbles Studio, a bath and body shop that sells products based on nostalgia and Latinx culture. Estefania began making bath bombs as a form of self-care and a way to manage her mental illness. To make ends meet, she started selling them. And the business took off...fast. This is what happened next.
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Social Profiles
Host
Anshuman Iddamsetty
Producers
Phoebe Wang
Emma Fedderson
Rachel Rath
Anshuman Iddamsetty
Senior Supervising Producer
Tammi Downey
Engineer
Jason 'Metal' Donkersgoed
Spencer Sunshine
Musical Score
Jim Guthrie
The Unique Voice Behind Gender-fluid Wellness Products
Vanguard by Shopify Studios
08/28/19 • 16 min
Gloria Noto is the founder of NOTO Botanics, an all-natural, multi-use, gender-fluid cosmetic line committed to activism and giving back back. After almost 10 years as a makeup artist, Gloria decided to start a company focused on making the beauty and wellness space more inclusive.
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Social Profiles
Host
Anshuman Iddamsetty
Producers
Phoebe Wang
Emma Fedderson
Anshuman Iddamsetty
Senior Supervising Producer
Tammi Downey
Engineer
Spencer Sunshine
Musical Score
Jim Guthrie
How Northbound Leather Became a Thriving Fetish Wear Company
Vanguard by Shopify Studios
08/07/19 • 17 min
George Giaouris is the owner of Northbound Leather. While working in his family's leather business, George saw an opportunity to support queer and kink-friendly customers who had a profound connection with leather, like he did. Over the last 30 years, George turned the business into the premier destination for bespoke leather fashion and fetish wear.
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Social Profiles
Host
Anshuman Iddamsetty
Producers
Phoebe Wang
Emma Fedderson
Anshuman Iddamsetty
Senior Supervising Producer
Tammi Downey
Engineer
Spencer Sunshine
Musical Score
Jim Guthrie
He Ditched A Government Job to Start a Skin-Care Line for Men of Color
Vanguard by Shopify Studios
07/31/19 • 19 min
Patrick Boateng II is the CEO and founder of Ceylon by Anim Labs. When Patrick was working overseas in Asia, he had it all: a stable job, opportunities for travel. But when he started having problems with his skin, Patrick realized that most skincare products weren’t made with black men in mind. Solving a problem for himself and in turn, others, he decided to leave his job and start a skin-care line for men of color.
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Social Profiles
Host
Anshuman Iddamsetty
Producers
Phoebe Wang
Natalie Plourde
Emma Fedderson
Anshuman Iddamsetty
Senior Supervising Producer
Tammi Downey
Engineer
Spencer Sunshine
Musical Score
Jim Guthrie
The Lengths This Indigenous Jeweller Went to for Her Craft
Vanguard by Shopify Studios
07/24/19 • 20 min
Tania Larsson is a maker of Gwich’in fine jewelry. When she was 15, Tania left France and moved to Northern Canada to learn more about her Gwich’in heritage. The learning curve was steep, but Tania began making and selling jewelry created through traditional Gwich’in techniques, and her work has been featured in one of the most influential fashion magazines in the world: Vogue
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To learn more about the residential school system in Canada:
- Canada’s Residential Schools: The Inuit and Northern Experience, The Final Report of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada
- Inuvik Ski Club History
Host
Anshuman Iddamsetty
Producers
Phoebe Wang
Emma Fedderson
Jace Meyer
Anshuman Iddamsetty
Senior Supervising Producer
Tammi Downey
Engineer
Raheem Grant
Musical Score
Jim Guthrie
She Traded a Career in Law For High Fashion Hijabs
Vanguard by Shopify Studios
07/17/19 • 22 min
Melanie Elturk is the CEO of Haute Hijab, a brand that makes high fashion hijabs. Melanie left a successful legal career to launch a global brand dedicated to the hijab. This is how she came to that decision.
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Social Profiles
Host
Anshuman Iddamsetty
Producers
Phoebe Wang
Natalie Plourde
Emma Fedderson
Anshuman Iddamsetty
Senior Supervising Producer
Tammi Downey
Engineer
Jason ‘Metal’ Donkersgoed
Musical Score
Jim Guthrie
How a Single Mom Grew a Million Dollar Business Selling Textured Hair Extensions
Vanguard by Shopify Studios
07/10/19 • 22 min
Vivian Kaye is the CEO of KinkyCurlyYaki, a brand that makes premium textured hair extensions for Black women. When Vivian saw an opportunity to start a business that celebrates black beauty, she went all in, and grew it into a million-dollar company. This is how it happened.
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Recommended
Host
Anshuman Iddamsetty
Producers
Tanya Hoshi
Emma Fedderson
Anshuman Iddamsetty
Senior Supervising Producer
Tammi Downey
Engineer
Jason ‘Metal’ Donkersgoed
Musical Score
Jim Guthrie
The Beyoncé of Tarot
Vanguard by Shopify Studios
01/30/19 • 35 min
Courtney Alexander is the maker of Dust II Onyx: A Melanated Tarot, a Tarot deck designed for a black audience. Dust II Onyx was an instant hit, but the emotional toll of success almost destroyed Courtney. Was it worth it?
Store: Dust II Onyx
Recommended: University of South Florida, Wangechi Mutu, The Hoodwitch, Dust II Onyx: An Interview With Courtney Alexander
Host
Anshuman Iddamsetty
Producers
Michelle Macklem
Emma Fedderson
Anshuman Iddamsetty
Senior Supervising Producer
Tammi Downey
Engineer
Jason ‘Metal’ Donkersgoed
Musical Score
Jim Guthrie
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FAQ
How many episodes does Vanguard by Shopify Studios have?
Vanguard by Shopify Studios currently has 20 episodes available.
What topics does Vanguard by Shopify Studios cover?
The podcast is about Lgbtq, Entrepreneur, Entrepreneurship, Podcasts, Small Business, Poc, Shopify, Business and Careers.
What is the most popular episode on Vanguard by Shopify Studios?
The episode title 'How A Tribe Called Red Brought Activism to the Dance Floor' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Vanguard by Shopify Studios?
The average episode length on Vanguard by Shopify Studios is 21 minutes.
How often are episodes of Vanguard by Shopify Studios released?
Episodes of Vanguard by Shopify Studios are typically released every 7 days.
When was the first episode of Vanguard by Shopify Studios?
The first episode of Vanguard by Shopify Studios was released on Jan 18, 2019.
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