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Chrissy Rutherford, a former editor at Harper's Bazaar, is a fashion and social media expert and influencer.
In this episode, Chrissy discusses her career in the fashion industry and her transition to becoming a full-time creator and entrepreneur. She talks about the importance of curating content that resonates with your audience and her experience as Special Projects Director at Harper's Bazaar, where she spearheaded the brand’s Instagram account, growing a community of over 4 million followers. She also shares her passion for mental health advocacy, starting her own diversity consulting practice, a podcast, and her work as an influencer with numerous leading brands, including Maybelline and J.Crew.
Follow Chrissy on Instagram @chrissyford. Listen to Chrissy’s podcast with Maybelline, “I’m Fine, You?” on Apple or Spotify.
About Umindi
Umindi Francis is the CEO and founder of the award-winning global brand consulting firm UFCG. She has led strategy and marketing for some of the world's leading brands, such as Louis Vuitton, Bottega Veneta, and Bumble. Over the years, she has worked with celebrities and numerous brands, ranging from The New York Times to the United States Institute of Peace, as a business strategy adviser. Umindi has been featured in a number of publications, including Time, New York, and Vogue, and is the recipient of a United States Congressional Recognition for Business Achievement.
Follow Umindi on Instagram @Umindi360 and on Linkedin here. Follow the podcast on Instagram @whatsnextwithumindi.
In this episode, Chrissy discusses her career in the fashion industry and her transition to becoming a full-time creator and entrepreneur. She talks about the importance of curating content that resonates with your audience and her experience as Special Projects Director at Harper's Bazaar, where she spearheaded the brand’s Instagram account, growing a community of over 4 million followers. She also shares her passion for mental health advocacy, starting her own diversity consulting practice, a podcast, and her work as an influencer with numerous leading brands, including Maybelline and J.Crew.
Follow Chrissy on Instagram @chrissyford. Listen to Chrissy’s podcast with Maybelline, “I’m Fine, You?” on Apple or Spotify.
About Umindi
Umindi Francis is the CEO and founder of the award-winning global brand consulting firm UFCG. She has led strategy and marketing for some of the world's leading brands, such as Louis Vuitton, Bottega Veneta, and Bumble. Over the years, she has worked with celebrities and numerous brands, ranging from The New York Times to the United States Institute of Peace, as a business strategy adviser. Umindi has been featured in a number of publications, including Time, New York, and Vogue, and is the recipient of a United States Congressional Recognition for Business Achievement.
Follow Umindi on Instagram @Umindi360 and on Linkedin here. Follow the podcast on Instagram @whatsnextwithumindi.
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What is What's Next Podcast with Umindi Francis?
What’s Next Podcast with Umindi Francis is a new podcast that explores perspectives from executives, creatives, and thought leaders at the intersection of business, marketing, and strategy in technology, fashion, entertainment, and more.
Umindi Francis leverages 20 years of business strategy experience and relationships as an entrepreneur, and executive for some of the world’s leading brands, to discuss insights, and the next frontier of business, from the people that move their industries forward. The podcast also highlights their path to success to deeper understand their journey.
Listeners will gain insights into how our guests drive innovation. They will also walk away from each episode encouraged and inspired to tackle their own professional goals in business. As a result of Umindi’s connections, listeners can expect marquee guests each episode.