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Today I am joined by Connie Porter! Connie is the author of the Addy series, a series of historical children's novels from American Girl.  Her first novel, All-Bright Court was named in 1991 as a Notable Book by the American Library Association, and by the New York Times as one of its "Best Books."  Her essays have appeared in Glamour and Seventeen, and her book reviews in The Bosto...

Today I am joined by Kelly Pelfrey for a very special book club episode! We chatted about her favorite books, authors, and more! Listen for some great book recs! Kelly's Website Kelly's Instagram

Today I am joined by Meg Gold! Meg is the co-founder and CEO of BONDE, a private professional community for accomplished women across the U.S. She started her career knocking door to door selling payroll, learned early that relationships outperform hustle, and worked her way up to Vice President of Private Equity in the Bay Area. After years of infertility and the birth of her first son, Meg hit a...

Today I am joined by Lilly Stairs. Lilly is paving the way for women with chronic conditions to thrive professionally, drawing on her own journey from the hospital bed to the boardroom. With 15 years of experience as an internationally recognized advocate and entrepreneur, she is the Founder of Chronic Boss, the platform for ambitious women living with chronic conditions. Through her consultancy P...

Today I am joined by Darcey Wilde! A self-proclaimed lifelong cheerleader, Darcey Wilde cherishes relationships and works each day to help the world feel beautiful, one woman at a time. Darcey Wilde is a co-owner & CEO of Shine Cosmetics—the positive voice in beauty. Dedicated to helping women feel seen, valued, and beautiful, she is committed to creating high-quality, easy-to-use products tha...

Today I am joined by Catherine Hicks Cosgrove. Catherine has always been drawn to the ritual of tea—the way it evokes memory, sets a mood, and transforms the everyday into something extraordinary. Throughout her childhood in Texas, her college years in Scotland, and her adulthood in New York, tea has been both a grounding force and a bridge between past and present. While working in art and commun...

This month we read Beneath by Ariel Sullivan! Join me for a brief discussion on the book and a BIG update on how the book club episodes will look moving forward! 

Today I am joined by Sirena Singleton! Sirena is a heart-centered branding photographer and small business brand strategist who specializes in strategy-led brand photography. She helps creatives and established business owners translate their brand story into visuals that are aligned, confident, and designed to convert. Sirena guides her clients through clarity around their brand messaging, audien...

Today I am joined by Molly Basile! Molly is an interior designer based in Charleston, SC, with a passion for creating spaces that blend timeless elegance with everyday practicality. Specializing in traditional design with a fresh, modern twist, Molly has a unique ability to transform houses into homes that are a true reflection of each client’s personality and style. Her approach is clean, invitin...

Today I am joined by the founders of Park and Oak, Christina Samatas and Renee DiSanto! Christina and Renee were brought together by design — and a touch of fate. After starting their respective careers in PR and marketing (Christina) and photography, baking, and content creation (Renee), the two joined creative forces to build what is now a nationally sought-after design brand. The pair’s complem...

Today I am joined by Soon Hagerty! Soon is a serial entrepreneur, brand strategist, small business owner, and philanthropist. Soon and her family fled Vietnam when she was just four years old, which is an experience that continues to shape her purpose, leadership, and commitment to giving back. Soon has co-owned multiple PR and marketing firms and her career spans global brand strategy for some of...

Today I am joined by Meghan Donovan! Meghan is the creator behind lifestyle site wit & whimsy and substack The Noteworthy Edit. Created in December of 2006 to develop her passions of fashion, beauty and travel, wit & whimsy has grown to be a place where Meghan loves sharing more about her outfits, her life in New York City, her pursuit of a clean beauty routine and her love of Paris. With...

Join me for March's book club pick: The Stolen Queen! This is a historical fiction book set in two different times -- 1936 and 1978. In 1936, we are introduced to Charlotte, a young student working in archeology in Egypt. In 1978, we meet Charlotte once again as an older woman working at the Met. When a mysterious artifact is generously loaned to the Met, no one bats an eye.... except for Cha...

Today I am joined by Gray Ellender! Gray is a luxury travel advisor and honeymoon specialist, owner of Go With Gray Travel, based in Charleston SC. She is a "one man show" with hundreds of clients!  In this episode we talk about how to become a travel advisor, why Gray chose to specialize in the honeymoon travel industry, her favorite honeymoon destinations, why you should hire a travel...

Today I am joined by Jessica Peddicord! Filling homes with color and whimsy, Simply Jessica Marie offers classic prints and florals, city art prints, personality-packed heirloom family crests and thoughtful watercolor gifts.  Founded in August 2013, Simply Jessica Marie’s Lifestyle Shop provides charming, high-quality products that fill each day with beauty, ranging from watercolor art prints to p...

Today I am joined by Suzanne Cunningham! Suzanne is a professional calligrapher with 32 years of experience. She was co-editor of the 25th edition Speedball Textbook and is a Calligraphy Masters team member. Suzanne has taught in-person workshops with numerous guilds throughout the country.  She currently teaches a variety of online classes through learncalligraphy.com . She specializes in flouris...

Ariel Sullivan is the author of Conform and Beneath. She lives in Connecticut with her husband, two sons, and their two French bulldogs. Growing up a military brat, Ariel moved every two years as a perpetual new kid; Ariel often observed from the outskirts, where a deep love of reading was born. When she isn’t writing, Ariel loves to read everything from poetry to psychology, bake with her sons, l...

Join me for February's book club pick: Broken Country! This is a story about love, loss, forgiveness, and the consequences of choices. The writing was beautiful and interesting, and it was a true page-turner! I'd love to know your thoughts!  Next month: The Stolen Queen by Fiona Davis

Today I am joined by Meg Hale! Meg is the founder and designer of Tutto, a brand built on the idea of creating fewer, better pieces that work hard in everyday life. Meg attended the College of Charleston and studied apparel design in Florence, Italy, where she developed a strong foundation in quality craftsmanship and timeless design. She also completed fashion internships at Neiman Marcus and Yve...

Today I am joined by Mattie Brown! Mattie is a New Orleans based, floral artist known for her delicate, coastal-inspired designs rooted in her childhood summers in Cape Cod and New England. She studied Interior Design at LSU and worked professionally in the design industry before her painting hobby grew into a thriving business. What began with canvas commissions for family and friends and painted...

Today I am joined by Edith-Anne Duncan! Creating a sophisticated but casual approach to today’s lifestyles is the focus of Edith-Anne Duncan’s interiors and what she does best. Her meticulous attention to detail elevates her creations to a higher level, and she uses a multi-layered approach to each project. She combines her education and experience to create a strong design palette and portfolio,...

Today I am joined by Erika Page! Erika is the Founder, CEO, and Editor-in-Chief of Living Dappled, a blog and community for women with vitiligo, an autoimmune disease that causes loss of pigment. After getting vitiligo at the age of seven, she lost 100% of her skin’s pigment and fought her own mental and emotional battles to overcome her insecurities and embrace her skin. In 2016, she decided to f...

Welcome to the first book club episode of 2026! This month we read Atmosphere, which was a 5 star read for me and one of the most talked-about books of last year. It was a fast-paced love story with very high stakes. If you've read it, I want to hear your thoughts!  February Book Club Pick: Broken Country 📚

Today I am joined by sisters and cofounders of The Boys, Bryan & Garris Boykin. They are from Statesboro, Georgia. Bryan graduated from Clemson University in 2023 and again in 2025 with her Masters in Business Administration. Garris graduated with her undergraduate degrees from Clemson University in 2025. Their dream has always been to work together, and The Boys was born. The Boys is a fine c...

Today I am joined by Caroline Lunne! Caroline is the founder and CEO of Migrate Marketing, a full-service creative agency helping lifestyle brands grow through strategy, storytelling, and design. With a background in brand building and a passion for thoughtful, beautiful experiences, Caroline has led Migrate to become a trusted partner for brands seeking connection at every stage of the customer j...