Season 1
Monica Stephenson and Jay Moncada - Part 1 Ethical Gem Suppliers
This week, Lauren Petrovic is live with Monica Stephenson and Jay Moncada from the Ethical Gem Suppliers collective. Listen to them as they dive into the essence of sustainability within the gemstone trade, exploring its global implications and societal significance. Guest Speakers: Monica Stephenso...
Kunal Mehta - Evolution of the Diamond Industry, Luxury Market Cycles, Power of Trust and Transparency, Thriving Amid Market Turbulence and More
Timestamps : [00:00] Introduction [01:16] Discussion on Early Years in the Industry and Transition to the Diamond Industry [05:18] Comparison between Dealing with Physical Assets in Real Estate and Diamonds [08:05] Explanation of the Complex Diamond Supply Chain [10:16] Impact of Russian Sanctions o...
Ask Lauren Petrovic, Highlights of Season 1, What's to Come in Season 2, and More
This week, Lauren Petrovic shares her idea of responsible luxury, highlights from season 1, her start to the industry, and what's to come for future seasons. For comments, questions, or speaker ideas: Email: concierge@laurentinewyork.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauren-petrovic/ Instagr...
Monica Stephenson - Artisanal Mining in East Africa, Tracing the Mine-to-Market Journey of Gemstones, Radical Changes in Mining Communities, and More
Timestamps: [00:00] Introduction and Background [06:00] Discovering Artisanal Mining in Eastern Africa [12:13] The Journey of a Gemstone from Mine to Market [21:46] Sustainability and Responsible Luxury in the Jewelry Industry [26:16] Challenges and Opportunities of Blockchain in the Gemstone Indust...
Tiffany Stevens - The Evolving US Legal System, Best Practices in High-Stakes Environments, the Powerful Narrative of the Jewelry Industry, and More
Timestamps: [00:00] Introduction and Background [06:46] About JVC's Ethics in Action [11:53] G7 Sanctions [20:17] Jewelry is Slow Fashion [26:00] The Liability of Greenwashing and the Importance of Clear Claims [32:22] The Role of Technology in Ensuring Traceability [42:56] The Power and Magic of Je...
Rosena Sammi - A Journey from Law to Design, The Power of Jewelry as a Storytelling Tool, Celebrating Diversity, Heritage Brands and More
Timestamps: [00:00] Entering the Jewelry Industry [07:20] The Power of Jewelry as a Storytelling Tool [12:32] The Mission of The Jewelry Edit [15:38] Measuring Sustainability in Jewelry [21:02] Connecting Customers to the Story of Jewelry [24:04] Engaging Customers Through In-person Events [26:03] C...
Tian Ong - Renewable Long-Term Energy Storage, Combating Climate Change with Emerging Tech, Making a Difference and More
Timestamps: [00:00] Introduction and Path Into Renewable Energy Space [09:28] Overview of Energy Storage Technologies and Benefits for Sustainable Development [15:02] Challenges and Opportunities in Implementing Renewable Energy Solutions [24:31]The Future of Energy: Advancements in Technologies and...
Melanie Grant - Breaking Barriers in Jewelry, Uniting Through Responsible Business and Shared Beliefs, Importance of Mentors and More
Timestamps: [00:00] Introduction [03:26] Melanie’s Journey Into the Jewelry Industry [09:18] Inspiration, Motivation, and Challenges in the Industry [11:55]The Responsible Jewelry Council (RJC) and its Mission [14:15] Addressing Russian Sanctions, and Promoting Ethical Practices [15:26] Defining Sus...
Shreyans Dholakia - Taking on a Global Family Business, SRK's Timeless Principles, Social Good, Future Innovations in the Diamond Industry and More
Timestamps: [00:00] Introduction and early years of SRK [10:21] Involvement in the Family Business [11:28] Shaping the Brand Identity and Vision for SRK [16:52] Community Engagement and Philanthropy [19:36] Building Temples and Removing Ego [40:48] The Power of Being Egoless [46:42] Traceability and...
Parag Shah - Career as a Diamantiare, Evolution of Mid-Stream Markets, Remembering Quality, Lab Grown vs Natural Diamonds, Sustainability, Traceability and More
Timestamps: [00:00] Introduction and Background [05:13] Evolution of the Diamond Industry [06:30] Career in the Diamond Industry [11:00] Remembering Quality that Lasts [16:04] Understanding the Jewelry Industry [22:07] Lab-Grown Diamonds vs Natural Diamonds [27:58] Impact of Russian Sanctions [34:54...