Reese Witherspoon on Women’s Finance & Entrepreneurship
By Wim Langedijk for HURS
Reese Witherspoon on Women’s Finance and Entrepreneurship
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The Secrets to Hermès’s Reign as One of the World’s Most Valuable Companies
Hermès’s enduring dominance stems from its devotion to artisanship, independence and a paradoxical philosophy: evolve constantly while staying true to its core. The WSJ follows women’s ready-to-wear director Nadège Vanhée as she prepares to revive haute couture, drawing on the house’s equestrian heritage, playful spirit and exacting craftsmanship. As conglomerates chase scale, Hermès doubles down on scarcity, identity and meaning, proving that radical consistency can be the ultimate luxury strategy.
THE WALL STREET JOURNAL
Reese Witherspoon sheds the “America’s sweetheart” image to reveal the strategy behind building a billion-dollar, women-focused media empire. In this episode of Aspire, she tells Emma Grede about the moment she stopped waiting for permission, the power of ownership, and why apparent success can still signal it’s time to pivot. It’s a candid reminder that betting on yourself is the smartest investment.
ASPIRE WITH EMMA GREDE
Frieze interviews curator Alison Gingeras’ on her exhibition tracing nearly 500 years of women’s artistic production, re-examining how the canon is built. Through figurative works, archival research and unexpected historical pairings, she spotlights overlooked artists and the many forms of women’s agency, from self-portraiture to wartime testimony. Rooted in Warsaw’s complex feminist history, The Woman Question, 1550–2025 is on view until 3 May 2026.
FRIEZE
Late one evening, Padma Lakshmi and her daughter Krishna trade stories, debate films, and reminisce. Between recipes from Padma’s new cookbook, career pivots, and parenting lessons, the conversation reveals how creativity, resilience, and humor shape both their lives. From pernil dinners to midnight snacks, and from Indian music lessons to embracing identity, the mother-daughter duo shows the intimacy and joy behind Lakshmi’s multifaceted career.
THE CUT
Renate Reinsve and Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas, the sisters at the heart of Joachim Trier’s Sentimental Value, reveal the power of intuition, familial bonds, and artistic faith. Both considered leaving acting before this deeply personal film, which explores intimate sisterly dynamics, father-daughter legacies, and the emotional weight of adulthood. Arriving at success in their thirties, they reflect on trust, resilience, and the unique freedom that comes with pursuing their craft on their own terms.