I am not a wealthy man. But I’m no penny-pincher, either. With an upbringing somewhere between “comfortable” and “cushy,” I really can’t recall an instance when I didn’t get what I wanted—including the American Girl doll, Molly, that I desperately coveted as an eight year-old boy. Like most Americans, I learned ... More

As the founder, president, and CEO of 5WPR (one of the country’s largest independently-owned public relations firms), Ronn Torossian has positioned such notable brands as L’Oréal, Walgreens, and JetSmarter as integral components of not only popular consumer culture, but countless individuals’ everyday lives. As someone who has proven ... More

Jason Rabin, president and CMO of Global Brands Group (which includes Calvin Klein and Kenneth Cole), and Jamie Salter, chairman and CEO of Authentic Brands Group (home of Juicy Couture, Spyder, and more), trailblazers both, have stamped their mark on the oft-impenetrable fashion industry. But the honchos have taken very ... More

As the Chief Executive Officer of Related Companies, Jeff Blau heads one of the country’s largest private real estate developments: Hudson Yards, a more than 25-acre hub on Manhattan’s west side. The planned home of corporate headquarters, residences, a public school, parks, public artworks, and more, the site, Blau explains, ... More

I launched Mother of Dogs to bring attention to shelter animals in the United States. Its primary goals are to educate the public on the plight of these animals and to discourage breeding or buying when millions of healthy and adoptable dogs die each year waiting for homes. According to ... More

Much like film, television or music, the fashion industry has a certain allure. Being in the business means being in proximity to beautiful people and designer goods, knowing the next big trend before it hits, and just seeming all-around glamorous to the rest of the world. On his radio show ... More

When Aurae Lifestyle debuted its singular membership service last fall (anchored on participants receiving a bespoke 14-karat gold MasterCard), it garnered immediate buzz as the type of ultimate personal branding members of a certain well-heeled, successful set warranted. The accolades were not undeserved: In an era when social media requires ... More