The final quarter of the year is filled with sparkle, sales, and seductive noise. But luxury doesn’t chase. It chooses.
In this episode of Money & Mimosas, I’ll guide you through the top holiday business trends for luxury founders—what to embrace, what to avoid, and how to protect your margins without discounting your brand.
You’ll learn:
✨ How to avoid training your customers to expect a sale
✨ Five liquidity-friendly strategies that preserve your aura
✨ Seasonal traps that erode trust, margins, and long-term value
✨ The new definition of liquidity—measured in peace, not panic
Whether you're finalizing your holiday campaign or simply craving more calm and clarity in Q4, this episode will help you move through the season with elegance, ease, and intention.
In Episode 17 of Money & Mimosas, we begin a new chapter—one rooted in sacred capital, curated salons, and investors who nourish your brilliance.
If you’ve ever sat in a pitch meeting and felt invisible—or contorted your vision to appease metrics that don’t capture your value—this episode is your initiation into something deeper.
✔ Why traditional fundraising leaves luxury founders depleted
✔ The shift from convincing to inviting investors
✔ 5 energetic signatures of nourishing capital
✔ A meditation to meet your Aligned Investor
Listen now and step into capital that honors your artistry, not extracts from it.
In Episode 16 of the Money & Mimosas Podcast, we reveal the #1 mistake even the most talented founders make when raising capital—and how to avoid it with grace.
Here’s the truth: You can have the most beautiful brand in the world… but if your financials aren’t clear, most investors won’t say yes.
This episode walks you through why financial clarity—not brand aesthetics—is what truly unlocks capital.
✔ The #1 mistake founders make when pitching
✔ What investors actually want to see (and what turns them off)
✔ How to build a data-informed pitch without losing creative essence
✔ Tools to confidently speak about your margins, growth, and investor fit
🎧 Listen now and learn how to pitch like a founder who knows her worth.
In today’s episode of Money & Mimosas, we’re answering your questions about funding—specifically, how to choose the right capital path for your luxury business without compromising control, culture, or clarity.
✨ We’re diving into:
How revenue-based financing can work for founders scaling a service-based luxury brand
Why culturally rooted businesses may thrive by starting with grants and non-dilutive capital
What family offices look for—and how to use the 3/2/1 financial formula to build projections that reflect your values
Links mentioned in episode: How to raise capital for your creative or luxury business
In this episode, we explore how to fund your fashion brand without giving up the very thing that makes it magical—your creative control.
From crowdfunding to grants to luxury partnerships, we walk through five capital strategies tailored to the unique rhythm of fashion founders—especially those building legacy brands rooted in culture, craftsmanship, and intentional growth.
✔ 5 founder-friendly funding pathways for fashion brands
✔ The #1 mindset shift to embrace before pitching investors
✔ How to avoid overborrowing or compromising your aesthetic
🎧 Listen now and design a capital strategy as refined as your brand.
In Episode 14 of the Money & Mimosas Podcast, we’re answering real questions from luxury and creative founders navigating one of the biggest challenges in business: how to fund your vision without compromising your soul.
From deciding between grants and investors to shifting how funders perceive your brand, this Q&A is filled with grounded advice for boutique owners, designers, and cultural tastemakers ready to claim capital on their terms.
✔ How to know which funding type fits your brand
✔ How to overcome the “too niche” objection from investors
✔ What to do if you’re afraid of losing control
🎧 Listen in for strategy, clarity, and capital confidence.
In Episode 13 of the Money & Mimosas Podcast, we unpack one of the most pressing pain points for boutique founders: raising capital.
Whether you’re curating a niche fashion label or a culturally rooted luxury store, funding your growth can feel confusing and frustrating—especially when investors don’t understand your value.
But funding is possible—and in this episode, you’ll learn how to attract it without diluting your magic.
✔ Why boutique brands are often overlooked in traditional capital systems
✔ 5 funding paths uniquely suited for boutique founders
✔ The #1 mistake luxury founders make when pitching
✔ How to position your brand as a high-value cultural asset—not just a storefront
🎧 Tune in now and take your next step toward elegant, aligned capital.
In Episode 12 of the Money & Mimosas Podcast, we explore the five most common capital pathways for luxury and creative businesses—and how to choose the one that truly aligns with your values.
Inside this episode, you’ll discover:
✔ The pros and cons of five capital types—from equity to non-dilutive funding
✔ Real-world examples of creative founders raising money on their terms
✔ How to identify the right funding match for your growth phase and investor personality
✔ What to prepare before pitching to any funder
🎧 Listen now to begin building your capital strategy with clarity and confidence.
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.
Inside this episode, you’ll discover:
✔ Why capital is essential for scaling without sacrificing exclusivity
✔ How aligned funding supports your creative freedom and cultural leadership
✔ The top challenges luxury founders face when seeking investment—and how to navigate them
✔ Clear next steps based on your quiz results and business model
🎧 Tune in for a powerful mindset shift—and a reminder that your brilliance deserves to be funded.
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 shifts
✔️ The three key areas that determine your financial readiness
✔️ How our masterclasses align with your unique business blueprint
✔️ A warm invitation to join the Money & Mimosas Membership
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:
A special announcement about the Money & Mimosas Membership, our brand-new weekly Q&A hub for luxury founders.
🎙 Tune in for real answers to real challenges—and a clear path forward for your luxury brand.
Visit MoneyandMimosas.com to learn more about our masterclasses and membership program.
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 this episode, you’ll discover:
✨ Why recent approaches to luxury branding are unsustainable, especially during economic shifts.
✨ The key elements of the Power Glam Luxury Philosophy: mastering Wealth, Beauty, and Power, and how iconic brands like Hermès embody these elements.
✨ The difference between Hollow Luxury and Embodied Luxury
✨ Clear, bold predictions on the future of luxury and how your brand can adapt proactively to emerging market demands.
✨ Practical steps to clearly communicate your embodied luxury value and attract aligned investors in our Raising Capital Masterclass.
🎙 Listen now to learn how your luxury brand can embody true authenticity, resilience, and long-term success.
Visit Money & Mimosas to learn more about our masterclasses.
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 from the 2008 financial crisis to immediately apply.
✨ Listen now and recession-proof your luxury brand.
Visit moneyandmimosas.com to learn more about our Masterclasses.
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:
✨ Why direct control over distribution became essential for profitability in luxury.
✨ How exclusivity and scarcity became even more valuable after the 2008 crisis.
✨ The rise of African and Caribbean luxury markets and why they’re shaping the future of high-end fashion.
✨ How to position your brand for long-term profitability and attract investors—inside the Refining Your Strategy Masterclass.
For the show notes, visit MoneyandMimosas.com.
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.
Luxury founders today can learn from the past and ensure their businesses are built for long-term resilience.
In this episode, you’ll discover:
✨ The key indicators that hinted at the looming 2008 recession—rising debt levels, consumer behavior shifts, and overproduction.
✨ Why luxury brands ignored these warning signs and how Hermès strategically positioned itself to thrive.
✨ How to recognize similar patterns today and proactively adjust your business strategy before a crisis hits.
✨ How to use the 3/2/1 Financial Foundation Formula to build financial forecasts that keep you ahead of market shifts.
Apply the lessons you learn in this episode in the Building Your Business Blueprint Masterclass.
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:
Tune in to learn how to align your passion with profitability and build a business that’s as financially sound as it is visionary.
To learn more about our Masterclasses, visit: moneyandmimosas.com.
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 they were under immense pressure to expand rapidly. Despite a growing global demand for luxury products, they took a deliberate, phased approach to scaling, prioritizing strategic growth over mass production. Hermès didn’t rush to meet demand by diluting their brand—they scaled with intention, ensuring that each market entry was aligned with their values.
In this episode, you’ll discover:
How to scale your business with integrity without compromising your brand’s soul.
The importance of phased financial growth and how it supports sustainable expansion.
How Hermès maintained exclusivity while expanding internationally into markets like Asia.
Why rapid growth isn’t always the answer—and how intentional scaling can lead to long-term success.
If you’re a luxury founder wondering how to scale while staying true to your brand, this episode is for you. Tune in to learn how to expand your brand strategically and sustainably.
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, emerging stronger than ever.
In this episode, you’ll discover:
How to respond when market demand slows or an economic downturn hits without sacrificing your brand's integrity.
The dangers of quick fixes like price slashing and trend-chasing that can erode your brand's exclusivity.
How Hermès maintained their premium pricing and brand equity during a global crisis and how you can apply the same strategy to your business.
If you're a luxury founder wondering how to respond to shifting consumer behavior, geopolitical uncertainty, or a slowing luxury market, this episode is for you. Learn how tobuild resilience and respond with confidence, not panic.
As shared in the episode, click here to learn more about our complimentary Refining Your Strategy Masterclass.
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 investors.
Join Danetha Doe as she breaks down Hermès’ approach to crafting a business blueprint that has stood the test of time.
Learn how their commitment to profitability and purpose, alongside their unwavering dedication to their values, has positioned them as a leader in the luxury industry.
In this episode, you’ll discover:
Why financial clarity is key to attracting aligned investors.
How Hermès turned a small Parisian equestrian leather goods shop into a $218 billion luxury empire.
Practical steps to build a resilient foundation for your luxury brand—one that investors can’t ignore.
If you're a luxury founder looking to attract investors who share your values and see your vision for the future, this episode is for you. Tune in and start crafting your own blueprint for success.
Access the complimentary Building Your Blueprint Masterclass.
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.
Tune in weekly for insights and inspiration to take your business to the next level.