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PodMuse

A podcast by founder of Odd Muse London, Aimee Smale.

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  • 31 episodes
  • weekly
  • Avg 39 min
  • English
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  • January 29 · 23 min

    Solo: I'm Engaged

    Aimee shares the exciting life update you've all been waiting for on this week's solo episode... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • January 21 · 58 min

    Stefanie Sword-Williams: Make Yourself Noticeable

    Entrepreneur, author and international public speaker Stefanie Sword-Williams sits down with Aimee to talk about her new book Career Comedown. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • January 15 · 27 min

    Solo: New Year, New Aimee

    Aimee sits down for a solo episode to reflect on business in 2025 and shares her plans for 2026! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • January 7 · 46 min

    Marina Larroude: Founding Larroude

    This week, Aimee sits down with founder of Larroude, Marina Larroude. Before founding Larroude, Marina was the former fashion director at Teen Vogue, and VP fashion director at Barneys New York. Marina shares how Larroude is on track to become a 9 figure business in under 5 years. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • Dec 24, 2025 · 19 min

    Solo: Fear Is Your Fuel

    Merry Christmas Eve! This week, PodMuse brings you a short solo episode as Aimee debriefs the last few weeks of Q4 and answers a couple of questions from the muses. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • Dec 17, 2025 · 1 hr

    Ruthie Friedlander: You Are The Company You Keep

    Aimee sits down with Ruthie Friedlander, NYC-based writer, editor, and founder of At Large Agency. Spanning almost two decades, Ruthie has spent much of her career at Chanel, The Row, In Style, and Elle Magazine. In this episode, Ruthie and Aimee talk about the nuance of confidence, the changing landscape of digital advertising, and how the inventory of your best work is a reflection of the company you keep. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • Dec 10, 2025 · 52 min

    Abby Price: Founding Abbode

    "Failure is not an option"; This week, Aimee sits down with Abby Price, founder of NYC-based custom embroidery brand Abbode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • Dec 3, 2025 · 32 min

    Solo: I'm Looking For A CEO

    Join Aimee for her first episode back in New York after a busy season of travelling, preparing for the holidays, and opening a new store on Bond Street in London. Aimee talks about what she is looking for when hiring another leader for her global brand Odd Muse London. Enjoy! Follow @podmusepodcast on Instagram for weekly guest announcements, updates, clips, and for the chance to get involved with future episodes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • Sep 3, 2025 · 32 min

    Settling Into The City: Aimee's New York Update

    In this solo episode, Aimee sits down from Odd Muse’s New York store to share an honest update on life in the city. From navigating the move and settling into a new routine, to the highs, challenges, and little moments that make New York feel like home, Aimee takes you behind the scenes of this exciting chapter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • Aug 27, 2025 · 47 min

    Hiring & Scaling As A First Time Founder

    In this week’s episode, Aimee opens up about Odd Muse’s scariest moments to date. Aimee shares the setbacks that shaped her journey as a founder. She reflects on what these challenges taught her, and how she plans to avoid them in the future. So, if you're a true Muse, an aspiring brand founder or simply fashion-obsessed (we totally get it), consider this your front-row seat to the world of Odd Muse. We'd love to hear your thoughts for future episodes, join us on TikTok ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@podmuse⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@oddmuselondon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for any PodMuse questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • Aug 20, 2025 · 45 min

    I made the brand.. Now What?

    This week on PodMuse, we’re diving into life beyond the title of 'founder.' Aimee explores what it means to be known for the brand you built-and what happens when you’re ready to evolve beyond it. She opens up about balancing family life with building a business, the personal challenges she’s faced since launching, and what she’s hoping to reconnect with this year in New York. So, if you're a true Muse, an aspiring brand founder or simply fashion-obsessed (we totally get it), consider this your front-row seat to the world of Odd Muse. We'd love to hear your thoughts for future episodes, join us on TikTok ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@podmuse⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@oddmuselondon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for any PodMuse questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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