Marc Mastronardi shares his extensive experience in developing fashion offering in a omni-retail department store setting. He discusses Macy's focus on diversity and inclusion, and the collaborative effort it takes to create the Macy's experience. 

Producer Joshua Williams joins host Christopher Lacy to share in a special conversation with Sabrina Lynch, an integrated marketing and communication specialist about the issue of race and fashion, specifically as it relates to black people. This episode includes frank discussion about the systemic racism inherent in fashion, the commoditization of black culture and the lack of black voices in the industry, and concludes with a challenge for fashion brands to listen, reflect and act for equity and inclusion.