What does it take to lead through uncertainty?

In this episode, retail strategist and The Retail Pilot host Ken Pilot shares how he went from avoiding tech meetings to backing the very platforms transforming the industry.

Alongside Yael and Nicolas, Ken – former GAP & J.Crew exec –dives into:

– How tariffs are shaking up sourcing strategies
– What leaders must unlearn to stay relevant
– Why tech literacy matters more than ever

From PDPs to AI to China tariffs, Ken breaks down the complex realities of retail – and how to build teams equipped to handle them.

If you’re leading in retail today, this one’s for you.

The real problem of the fashion industry?

Nina Shariati is an insider, and she knows:

It’s the system itself, a global system built to prioritize endless growth on a planet with finite resources, while externalizing the true costs of pollution, waste, and labor.

We don’t just need better products.

We need a new playbook – one that aligns profit with planetary survival and makes sustainability inevitable, not optional.

Tune in now on Spotify, YouTube, or Apple Podcasts.