The Messy Parts Returns With a Fashion Week Mini-Series and New Conversations With Today’s Influential Leaders
Hosted by former C-suite executive Maryam Banikarim, The Messy Parts kicks off with a Fashion Week mini-series featuring Mickey Drexler, Marla Aaron, and Sojin Lee
New York, NY — February 2, 2026 — The Messy Parts, the acclaimed career podcast hosted by former Hyatt, NBC, Nextdoor executive, and founder of The Longest Table, Maryam Banikarim, returns with a new run of episodes. Known for its candid conversations about career pivots, leadership challenges, and the moments professionals rarely discuss publicly, the show continues its mission of offering the real (and sometimes messy) story behind extraordinary careers.
Ranked in the top 5 Career Podcasts and the top 40 in Business Podcasts on Apple Podcasts, and previously editorially featured on the homepage by Apple, The Messy Parts is designed for an audience who values honesty over hype, and insight over platitudes.
The Messy Parts will begin with a release of a fashion-inspired series to coincide with New York Fashion Week, featuring conversations with influential figures in fashion and retail:
Mickey Drexler, retail icon, CEO of Alex Mill, founder of Drexler Ventures, former CEO/chairman of J.Crew Group and CEO of Gap Inc., visionary entrepreneur.
Marla Aaron, design maverick, founder of Marla Aaron Jewelry, designer & entrepreneur.
Sojin Lee, fashion innovator, founding team member of Net-a-Porter, creator of TOSHI, incoming Itsu executive, style pioneer and entrepreneur.
Listeners and viewers can also expect conversations with Gary Vee (Serial Entrepreneur, Chairman of VaynerX, CEO of VaynerMedia, VeeFriends), Jeff Jones (Former CEO of H&R Block), Assia Grazioli Venier (Partner, Founder of Muse Capital), Melissa Ben-Ishay (Co-Founder and CEO of Baked by Melissa), and more.
About The Messy Parts
Whether you’re at the top, or striving to get there—you may have noticed the one thing people rarely talk about: how hard it is to achieve success. The Messy Parts is the answer—a podcast where you’ll hear about the twists, turns and pivots that shape extraordinary careers. The real messy parts along the way. Host Maryam Banikarim has been through it, so she gets it.
Maryam has been a transformative leader across media, hospitality, and tech. Her powerhouse resume features more than 20 years in the C-Suite at companies like Hyatt, NBC, and Nextdoor—and she has a vast, influential network to match. On The Messy Parts, she brings you unparalleled access to that network. Deeply honest, vulnerable conversations with Maryam—who is never afraid to ask the questions on everyone’s mind. Join us as we get real, unfiltered, and messy.
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