Listen to how Lisa Pongrass has created THE ultimate luxury handcrafted leather bags and created her own business platform in these new retail times. Listen to how the brand is creating a new wave of selling both retailers and consumers.

We talk to NYC Jewelry week creators JB and Bella!

Apr 29th, 2020 32m 2s

We got to speak with Bella Neyman and JB Jones the originators of NYC Jewelry Week! We talk about how they were inspired to create an event like Jewelry week. Funny stories of how they met with Jewelry Icons to kick it off and where they see ye

The Akola Project is more than beautiful, it changes lives

Feb 6th, 2020 37m 13s

We got to go to Brittany Merrill Underwood's house in Dallas Texas and learn how Akola started (under a tree in Uganda) and how she and her team are changing lives of Women and their families. Moving to Uganda after graduating college, she real

Listen to how Stanley Korshak keeps thriving in these unique retail times

Dec 29th, 2019 33m 49s

Stanley Korshak is an American luxury goods specialty department store in Dallas, Texas. In this disruptive retail world, listen to Melissa Geiser and Cindy Pierce's secret sauce to continue to thrive in this market. Stanley Korshak is the la

Stephanie Benedetto turns pollution into profits for companies

Dec 25th, 2019 33m 45s

Listen to how The Queen of Raw - Stephanie Benedetto is saving our planet by reusing rags. Sustainability is key.

We had an excellent time with Grand Time

Oct 31st, 2019 47m 41s

Holly and I were in Dallas talking to Amir at Grand Time and it was fantastic. From his family's watch roots starting in India, to being around the business from a small child. We talk marketing, the life cycle of a watch and the challenges and

We jump right into learning about Hazen and Co.

Oct 7th, 2019 40m 23s

We jump right in and start talking with Taylor Turner, the young entrepreneur and owner of made in america, Hazen and Co. Incredible background of how she got started, what's critical to social media involvement, and why made in the US is so i

Family, Sisters, and Gold and Honey

Sep 16th, 2019 30m 57s

We talk to Rachel and Elizabeth Mandelbaum about their family company Gold and Honey! How they started out, what it's like working with family day in and day out and "animated voices" at work. They tell us about social media ups and downs as

Ron Thurston from Intermix talks retail with us

Aug 28th, 2019 32m 54s

We had a great conversation with Ron Thurston from Intermix. He's spot on with where the industry is today as well as what is needed to draw that customer. When to hold them and when to fold them, sometimes you have to let go of customers who

Mindful and Ethical artisan jewelry with Melissa Joy Manning

Aug 21st, 2019 33m 15s

We talked to the lovely and amazing Melissa Joy Manning. She talks about her start, inspiration, and how having a 3yr old really keeps her grounded. She shares how to take a no as an opportunity when starting out and how she manages to keep he

Licensing can be a "Royal" opportunity with Phantom Brand and Jeff Wells

Jul 22nd, 2019 33m 57s

Taking time from Phantom's new Columbia Watch License agreement, Jeff Wells tells us about the benefits and challenges of Licensing. From Nike, to Adidas, to Callaway and now Columbia Sportswear. Phantom shares who a good license partner is and

We talk to Marc Beckman about the fashion eco-system in DMA United

Jul 1st, 2019 38m 41s

We take a walk down brand and fashion lane with Marc Beckman. Marc the founder of DMA United, an advertising agency that represents brands and individuals. Holly and Marc reminisce about college, early in the industry and the state of Brand and

Politics, cold beer, and Hari Mari Flip Flops

Jun 8th, 2019 45m 48s

We go to the Hari Mari headquarters in Dallas Texas to talk to Jeremy Stewart. From patents to paying off college kids for their thoughts, Jeremy takes us way back to the start. By far one of our most favorite casts. Plus he gave us free beer,

We create beauty with Gary Coleman and WD Lab Grown Diamonds

May 30th, 2019 43m 31s

Most fun so far recording Gary Coleman and his WD Lab Grown Diamonds story. We talk the direction of Lab grown, the processes involved, and the impact of Lab grown diamonds in sustainability. We also show how much Sam doesn't know about lab gro

Jessica Richards Design Director at Hudson's Bay Company

May 29th, 2019 42m 44s

We jumped right in and talked to Jessica Richards, the Design director for Hudson's Bay Company over Handbags, Footwear, Accessories, Women's and Men's owned brands. You've got to hear her background, the importance of sustainability, her priva

Combining science and sparkle we talk to Lightbox Lab grown diamonds

May 22nd, 2019 38m 32s

We talk to Sally Morrison, CMO of Lightbox jewelry. De Beers group has a fun new name in it's Fashion house and it's synthetic diamonds! Sally explains where the idea came from, who they are reaching, and the future of her diamonds.

We see how Art meets jewelry in Lulu Frost

May 9th, 2019 26m 22s

Lisa Salzer-Wiles created an amazing and beautiful line of jewelry right in the heart of NYC. Lisa (nicknamed lulu as a little girl) uses her love of art and creates incredible pieces. Learn where she get's her inspiration from, and how her ba

Japanese influence meets New York accents in Sandbysaya

May 3rd, 2019 38m 30s

Saya Fukuda created a beautiful and artful brand of sandals in the heart of NYC. We talk to Saya and learn how she started, her inspiration and what's next for her brand Sandbysaya.

A little persistence, some beautiful material, and Voila! Nest Jewelry!

Apr 26th, 2019 31m 10s

We interviewed an incredible woman, Janette who created her own brand and line of jewelry. From her Electronic engineering background to one of the hottest jewelry lines in Neiman's, we talk about it all.

Cool store, cool life in a Home on Bishop in Dallas Texas

Apr 26th, 2019 28m 38s

We interview Ken Valencia about his amazing store, Home on Bishop located down in the Bishop arts district of Dallas Texas. He brings his eye for design and style into the accessories and home world.

Bombs into jewelry for the world, Article 22

Apr 26th, 2019 27m 33s

It takes a special person to see hope out of historical pain. Elizabeth did that when she took a trip to Laos several years ago. Hear her amazing story and the beautiful jewelry created that is We also talk about the newest Timex marketed wa

Daughter and Mother duo create Lovard handbags

Jan 31st, 2019 53m 49s

LOVARD, mother and daughter team Kate and Lee Gunn Falchi have created a new handbag line direct to the consumer. Lovard constructs bags that fit a woman’s personal style with custom details but without the high markup of department stores. T

Newest fashion jewelry brand Deepa Gurnani

Jan 31st, 2019 24m 55s

Deepa Gurnani, a growing jewelry brand in the market connecting handmade embroidery with luxury. Learn how husband/wife team have grown the company and the brand into selling the top stores in the US market, focusing to sell directly to the co

Recent FGI rising star winner Behno talks about his roots

Jan 31st, 2019 28m 22s

Another fantastic interview with a man who comes from a great family. Helping out his country, never forgetting where he came from. Shivam Punjya has an awesome brand, Behno and we talked to him here.

The state of Estate with global leader Oakgem

Jan 30th, 2019 38m 55s

OakGem, 30 year old company that purchases and sells fine estate and designer signed jewelry. Vadim Krivitsky has been working with clients before the preowned/vintage jewelry business was cool and the public wanted to sell or buy previously