Luxe Consumer IQ

Welcome to Luxe Consumer IQ — the podcast that reveals how modern luxury really works. Hosted by Emilia Simonin, a former Insights Director and global consumer & market intelligence leader with senior experience at L’Oréal and LVMH’s Moët Hennessy, the series decodes the psychology, strategy, and consumer intelligence behind the world’s most influential luxury brands. For ambitious professionals ready to elevate their thinking, your next level starts here.

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  Episode #6

  What Separates High Performers from Real Leaders in Luxury

  Aug 4, 20261h 3mS2

  You can be brilliant in luxury business and still be invisible. Not because your work isn’t excellent, but because competence alone doesn’t build trust or accelerate your career.. In this episode, we break down what actually separates high performers from true leaders in luxury businesses, and why influence is built on a balance most ambitious professionals underplay: competence plus warmth. I speak with Celeste Halliday, a leadership and connections expert who works with global organisations and iconic luxury maisons to help their leaders grow. We explore the trust equation, the self-awareness gap, and the practical behaviours that earn trust, build influence, and make senior stakeholders want to back you. We also explore why relationship skills become more valuable, not less, in an AI-enabled workplace, and how to build presence in high-expectation environments. Inside this episode: Why competence isn’t enough to build trust in luxury environments The trust equation: competence + warmth (and how warmth gets miscalibrated) Why relationships are the real career accelerator (managing up, across, and down) The self-awareness gap: why most leaders overestimate how they’re landing How to become “connect-withable” without becoming beige A practical influence shift: stop asking “what can I get?” and start with “what do they need?” The internal consultant mindset that changes how senior leaders respond to you Presence in senior rooms: clarity, conviction, connection (and why connection comes first) Why CEOs hate escalations without solutions (and what to do instead) The human skills that will matter most as AI reshapes work (focus, critical thinking, connection) CHAPTER MARKERS: 00:00 Luxury Leadership & Trust: Why High Performers Stall 00:48 Meet Celeste Halliday 01:14 High Performer vs Leader 02:16 The Real Driver of Career Growth 04:41 Influence Without Authority 06:01 Influence in Luxury: Navigating High-Standard Rooms 10:19 Presence Without Performance 15:16 Clarity, Conviction, Connection: The Presence Framework 17:57 Speaking the Language of Leaders 19:23 CEO Bugbears: What Senior Leaders Can’t Stand 20:33 Human Skills in the AI Age: What Tech Can’t Replace 26:22 Fixing Difficult Relationships: Resetting Trust Fast 33:36 Reading Power, Status, and Subtext 36:46 Read the Room: Signals, Stakes, and Social IQ 44:47 Healthy Culture Signals 46:10 Get Noticed as a Leader: Visibility Without Self-Promo 49:53 Positivity & Warmth: The Underrated Trust Multiplier 53:20 Use AI as a Coach: Practising Conversations & Feedback 54:57 Power Can Reduce Empathy 58:05 Gratitude & Kindness: The Competitive Edge in Luxury 59:19 Luxury Pitfalls & Imposter Syndrome 01:01:38 Wrap Up: Key Takeaways + Resources LINKS: Celeste Halliday Website | Instagram | LinkedIn | Podcast Join the course waitlist https://www.luxeconsumeriq.com/waitlist Newsletter: www.luxeconsumeriq.com/newsletter Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/luxeconsumeriq/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@luxeconsumeriq

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  Episode #5

  How Luxury Brands Drive Revenue Growth Without Destroying Desire

  Jul 21, 202636 minS2

  Luxury pricing isn’t simply about increasing margins. It’s about protecting the desirability that gives brands pricing power in the first place. So why do some luxury brands strengthen demand through pricing, while others erode trust and long-term brand equity? In this episode, Daimien Aimon, a revenue growth management expert and former LVMH leader, explains why price is far more than a commercial decision in luxury—it’s part of the product itself. Drawing on his experience leading revenue growth management for global luxury brands, Daimien explains how luxury marketers can build pricing power, protect brand equity and make better commercial decisions without compromising desirability. We explore the role of consumer psychology, pricing strategy, promotions, distribution control and retailer partnerships in creating sustainable long-term growth. We explore the risks of accessible luxury growth strategies, why luxury brands need more data-driven partnerships with retailers, and how financial acumen and P&L literacy are becoming essential capabilities for modern marketing teams. For brand managers, commercial directors, marketing professionals, and luxury strategists, this conversation offers a practical perspective on modern revenue growth management, price elasticity, distribution control, and the future of sustainable luxury growth. Inside this episode: Why price is part of the product—and how it shapes consumer perception, craftsmanship and brand equity Why pricing power depends on desirability, not simply higher prices The risks of accessible luxury and how brands can grow without diluting the master brand How retailer data, price elasticity and revenue growth management improve pricing strategy Why commercial acumen, P&L literacy and cross-functional collaboration are becoming essential skills for luxury marketers CHAPTER MARKERS: 00:00 Introduction 00:40 Meaning of the Price 01:39 Luxury Pricing vs Consumer Goods 03:03 Creating Desirability Repeatedly 04:24 Accessible Luxury Growth Traps 06:06 Full Price Sell Through Signals 10:57 Retailer Data & Price Elasticity 13:01 Pay for Performance Partnerships 14:45 Earning Repeat Pricing Power 17:40 Commercial Acumen & P&L Literacy 21:00 Post-COVID Price Adjustments for Luxury 23:35 Cosmetics Industry Disruptor Shifts 25:42 Growth Quality vs Growth Speed 28:19 Market Volatility vs Intuition 32:56 Amazon E-Commerce in Luxury Topics covered: #LuxuryMarketing #PricingPower #RevenueGrowthManagement #LuxuryStrategy #BrandEquity #DataDrivenMarketing #DaimienAimon LINKS: Join the course waitlist https://www.luxeconsumeriq.com/waitlist Newsletter: www.luxeconsumeriq.com/newsletter

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  Episode #4

  The Luxury Data Sources Most Marketers Don't Know Exist

  Jul 7, 202614 minS2

  Most luxury professionals think they need more research. In reality, they often need to make better use of the intelligence that already exists. In this solo episode of Luxe Consumer IQ, I break down how luxury strategists use secondary research to understand affluent consumers, identify growth opportunities, and build stronger brand strategies — often before spending a single dollar on primary research. You’ll learn how to find credible luxury market insight without commissioning a new study, buying expensive subscriptions, or relying on opinions in the room. You’ll learn what secondary research actually is, why it matters in luxury strategy , and how to use existing intelligence to quantify opportunity, ground your brand plan, and remove guesswork. This is the work behind strong market analysis , smarter consumer insight , and decision-ready strategy. I also share a practical framework I used inside global luxury organisations to organise market intelligence, evaluate opportunities, and build stronger brand plans. Along the way, we explore some of the most valuable secondary research sources available to luxury marketers — and how to combine them with internal data to develop a deeper understanding of consumers, markets, and growth opportunities. If you’re early in your luxury career, or you’re building a brand plan without access to a large research budget, this episode will help you think more strategically about the information already available to you — and how to use it with greater confidence. CHAPTER MARKERS: 00:00 Secondary Research for Luxury Strategy 01:29 Define Secondary Research (Free Sources) 03:02 Three-Layer Luxury Insight Framework 03:45 Wealth Reports: Knight Frank, UBS 05:43 Luxury Category Trends: Bain Altagamma 07:40 Affluent Consumer Research: GLAM Monitor 09:48 CRM Data: Behaviour Beats Attitudes 10:49 How to Use Secondary Research 11:46 Luxury Strategy Homework Exercise Topics covered: Luxury Strategy, Luxury Consumer Insights, Luxury Market Research, Luxury Marketing, Affluent Consumers, High-Net-Worth Consumers (HNWIs), Consumer Behaviour, Brand Strategy, Market Intelligence, Secondary Research. LINKS: Join the course waitlist https://www.luxeconsumeriq.com/waitlist Newsletter: www.luxeconsumeriq.com/newsletter

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  Episode #3

  Luxury in Africa: Understanding the $22 Billion Opportunity

  Jun 23, 202643 minS2

  Africa may be luxury’s biggest long-term growth opportunity. So why do so many global brands still approach it as a single market? In this episode, Aimee Kellen, Regional Marketing Director at Moët Hennessy Middle East & Africa, explains what international luxury houses often misunderstand about growth, cultural nuance, and consumer behaviour across Africa’s rapidly evolving luxury landscape. Drawing on her experience across emerging markets, Aimee unpacks why traditional data segmentation models often fail in regions with highly localised cultural dynamics, and how luxury brands can scale internationally without diluting their heritage or brand equity. We explore the operational realities of managing visibility across 54 distinct nations, why communal status and shared experiences shape the African luxury consumer differently from Western markets, and how premium brands can build lasting relevance through local fluency, human connection, and culturally intelligent storytelling. For brand managers, regional directors, marketing professionals, and luxury strategists, this conversation offers a practical perspective on modern luxury brand strategy, emerging markets, consumer insights, and the future of prestige growth across Africa. Inside this episode: • Why some of the world’s biggest global luxury brands still misunderstand growth across the luxury market in Africa • The hidden risk of treating 54 distinct markets as a single African luxury consumer • Why status, visibility, and communal experiences operate differently across African luxury culture • How brands stay close to consumers when traditional data infrastructure and quantitative metrics are limited • How global luxury houses balance local fluency without compromising heritage or luxury brand strategy CHAPTER MARKERS: 00:00 Africa Luxury Market Scale 00:33 Aimee Kellen Career Journey 01:48 Africa Wealth Growth Reality 02:45 Entrepreneurship & Wealth Creation 03:57 Regional Luxury & Tourism Shifts 05:16 54-Country Luxury Reality 06:47 Global Consistency vs Local Fluency 08:35 Veuve Clicquot Bold Woman Awards 11:02 Luxury Market Entry Strategy 13:16 What Luxury Means in Africa 15:47 Communal Luxury vs Private Indulgence 17:10 Experiential Luxury & Event Scale 19:39 Luxury Craftsmanship & Education 20:31 Middle East vs Africa Luxury 21:23 Marketing When Traditional Data Fails 23:00 Local Ecosystem Partnerships 24:49 Parachuting vs Local Fluency 26:52 Product Intrinsics vs Packaging 27:36 Experiential Shifts & Digital Fatigue 30:52 Status Signals & Shared Dining 33:01 Managing Multi-Market Volatility 34:53 Middle East Geopolitical Impact 35:54 Global Impact of African Culture 37:12 Luxury Career Advice & DNA 40:29 Rigor & Patience in Luxury LINKS: Join the course waitlist https://www.luxeconsumeriq.com/waitlist Newsletter: www.luxeconsumeriq.com/newsletter

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  Episode #2

  How to Use AI in Luxury Marketing Without Losing the Brand

  Jun 9, 20261h 4mS2

  <p>Most marketers are asking the wrong question about AI. You can invest in the most sophisticated systems — and still deliver a customer experience that fails completely.</p><p>In this episode, we break down where to actually start with AI in marketing, and why applying it too quickly can damage the very relationship you’re trying to build.</p><p>I speak with Dr Cecilia Dones, founder of 3 Standard Deviations and an expert who has worked within global luxury houses such as L’Oréal and LVMH. We break down why luxury leaders must move beyond treating AI as a verb...

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