Amy Williams on Dropping Out of College, Sustainable Fashion, and Good Work

This week, Sali sits down with Amy Williams, the CEO of Citizens of Humanity. She launched her remarkable, multi-decade retail career in college, before joining iconic denim brands, Gap and Lucky Brand, in the ‘90s and early ‘00s. Since taking the helm at CoH in 2011, Amy, who oversees the AGOLDE brand, as well, has transformed the denim giant into a leader in sustainability, including introducing regenerative cotton in 2023. Most recently, Amy’s helped power Argent’s newest partnership...

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Secrets to success? No, thank you. Welcome to Work Friends, a podcast for sharing upfront and unfiltered career stories—the good, the bad, and the unapologetically ambitious. Because what’s better than a bit of real talk among friends?Each episode, Sali Christeson, Founder and CEO of women’s workwear brand, Argent, hosts one of her Work Friends for a conversation about climbing the corporate ladder, building a brand from scratch, raising money, and finding success on their own terms. Meet industry-shifting women in media, entertainment, business, and more, as they share the ups and downs of their careers, without glossing over the difficult parts.This podcast is for everyone who takes their work (but not always themselves) seriously and believes in radical equality in, and out of, the workplace. Ambition suits you.