How'd She Do That?

In today's episode, we continue our holiday series brought to you by Poppy Gifting! Today's guest, Stephanie Nass earned her BA in Art History at Columbia University and her Grand Diplôme in Professional Culinary Arts at the International Culinary Center in NYC.  Chefanie was founded by New York-based caterer, culinary influencer, and designer, Stephanie Nass. Stephanie studied the...

Today's guest, Kimberley Cohen, left home at an early age to discover the world. Kimberley spent 8 years in the United States splitting her time between New York and Los Angeles. She studied at the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising in Los Angeles and her first professional experience was in fashion. Inspired by the pioneering business spirit of the West Coast, she quickly embarked on t...

In today's episode, we continue our holiday series brought to you by Poppy Gifting! Rose Room is a collection as much as it is a concept: a way to celebrate togetherness, grounded in a sense of place. Louise Denny and Ally Lewis were colleagues, then friends, then business partners – and now, Rose Room founders. Rose Room clothing is about ease, comfort, timelessness, and quality — meant for spend...

Today's guest, Caroline Bramlett, began LCB STYLE as a creative outlet during her freshman year of college as a fashion design major, and when her college path took a nontraditional turn (which you'll hear about in today's episode), her blog grew into so much more! Since 2015, Caroline has been creating fashion, travel, and beauty stories to share with her readers and friends on LCBSTYLE.COM . Car...

In today's episode, we launch our holiday series brought to you by Poppy Gifting!  Poppy Gifting knows there’s an art to successful gifting: nailing the right balance of someone’s style and interests while hitting the perfect note of sentimentality. When done well, gifting has the power to bolster trust, which is the foundation of loving relationships and vital to business collaboration. Willa’s e...

Today's guests, Leah Melby Clinton, and Hannah Weil McKinley are the ladies behind In Kind Magazine. In Kind is an independent, biannual magazine focused on capturing the conversations modern women are having as they navigate motherhood, career, and personal style. It's slow, conscious content dedicated to exploring the good life. When they couldn't find the content they wanted to read as they adv...

In today's final episode of our Thanksgiving Series, we welcome Mrs. Southern Social onto the show! Mary shares southern hospitality, tradition with a twist, and a bit of sarcasm. That’s what you’ll find with Mary Hollis Huddleston, on Mrs. Southern Social. Mary is a Nashville native who loves entertaining at home but is also a very busy gal. She doesn't have time, nor does she want to be in the D...

Today's guest, Hart Hagerty is the founder of HART Jewelry!  Hart founded her jewelry line in 2016. A seventh-generation native Charlestonian, Hart lived abroad in Shanghai, China for five years upon majoring in Chinese and Sociology at Vanderbilt University (2009). After working in advertising in New York City, Hart returned home to launch her jewelry line with great success. After selling thousa...

Kilte Collection has been a wonderful partner over the last two months and we're excited to share that their founder, Hannah, has given HSDT listeners VIP access to her Black Friday Sale! Starting tonight at midnight, listeners can use code HSDT30 for 30% off and shop her Black Friday Sale before everyone else. Use code HSDT30 tomorrow until Monday for 30% off. Enjoy & a BIG thank you to our s...

On today's episode, we welcome, Ashley Schoenith, Founder + Lifestyle Designer of Heirloomed Collection onto the show! Ashley is an old soul based in Atlanta, Georgia, and a mom of 3 with a deep love of all things from the past with a story to tell. With a background in branding & marketing, Ashley has always had an entrepreneurial spirit and has lived out her love of interior design through s...

Today's guests Susie Matheson and Christy Ford are the founders of The Scout Guide. Launched in 2010, The Scout Guide began as a locally focused website and city guide dedicated to Charlottesville, Virginia. Since then, The Scout Guide has expanded nationwide, with editors/owners in each city serving as curators, storytellers, and small business advocates. At their headquarters in Charlottesville,...

Today's guest, Elizabeth Heiskell lives in Oxford, Mississippi where she and her husband are raising three beautiful girls. There she also maintains her catering company, Elizabeth Heiskell Catering, which is in its 22nd year. Elizabeth was head chef at Viking Range Corporation for 8 years where she added fun and vitality to all of her cooking classes. Now she is The Today Show Food Contributor an...

On today's episode of HSDT, Emily welcomes Ebonee Butler onto the show! Ebonee is a native multi-generational Floridian who started Living Shae as a resource to visit for those looking to live life one classy day at a time. Ebonee created her brand as a resource to share her classic style, faith, love for the ocean, and her 90-year-old bungalow. It is a place of creativity and encouragement! When...

In today's episode, we launch our Thanksgiving Series! Our Friday episodes throughout the month of November in our Thanksgiving Series are brought to you by Southern Baked Pie Company. Enjoy 4 additional episodes this month with special guests discussing all things cooking, hosting, baking, and the joy of Thanksgiving! We hope this series allows listeners to focus on what it is they're grateful fo...

Today's guests, Cecil and Lou founders Ashley and Blythe McCain, deliver the finest quality of children's clothing at an affordable price! Cecil and Lou specialize in hand smocked dresses , bubbles , jon-jons , swimsuits , and other accessories for the little ones in your life. Cecil and Lou captures the tradition of classic children’s clothing while also adding a modern touch. Ashley and Blythe a...

On today's episode of HSDT, our host welcomes Kimberly Borges-Rowe & Miriam McDonald the Founders of PWR WMN onto the show. PWR WMN was created by these two best friends who wanted a simple thing: pockets in our blazers. Kim and Miriam grew tired of never having the tools they needed to be 100% ready for business at all times because they never had the pockets for those tools.  The ladies...

Today's guests Grey and Page Hall are sisters who set out to make the classic silk scarf current! Listeners will enjoy hearing about the sisters travels, experience in product development, and so much more in today's episode. Their grandmother hand-painted silk ties in her heyday. Upon hearing their mom share these stories Grey began to think, 'why couldn’t I use the current technology to produce...

Listeners will love today's episode with Amanda Jones Vaughan, Director of Business Development at Over The Moon!  Upon graduating from Duke University, after a successful collegiate lacrosse career, Amanda stepped into fashion and hasn't looked back. From working at classic American brands like Coach and J. Crew, listeners will see a theme of style throughout Amanda's years as a young professiona...

"Thank you all for letting me into your lives and for the kind feedback you share with me daily! I can't wait to continue to see where HSDT takes us and I have YOU to thank for every moment! Let's do this!" - Sincerely, Emily xoxx

Today's guest Christina Dandar is the founder of The Potted Boxwood. To Christina, a potted boxwood by the front door, or anywhere in the landscape, is a fairly certain declaration that what is inside is something worth seeing. While it might be true that it is what’s inside that counts, potted boxwoods have the subtle ability to let you know it’s worth opening the door. As a child, Christina was...

Today's guest Sara Rossi is the Owner and Founder of Beau & Ro. This New England-bred designer started Beau & Ro while living in New York City and has since expanded into an all-encompassing line that includes dresses, handbags, jewelry, and more. The Beau & Ro team takes great pride in American craftsmanship, but also produces seasonal designs from artisans and craftsmen around the world to creat...

Today's guest, Grace Atwood is the founder + voice behind The Stripe. Grace is currently based in Charleston, South Carolina after 15 years in Manhattan and Brooklyn. She grew up on Cape Cod, which she credits for her love of the ocean (and probably a nautical stripe or two). The blog began in January of 2010 (originally Stripes & Sequins), born out of a love of fashion, beauty, and making. Pr...

Today's guest, Bettina Benson, is a seasoned sales professional, creative visionary, team builder, mother, wife, and Founder and Creative Director of Chloe Kristyn. Through Bettina's vision and intuitive design, Chloe Kristyn is redefining the contemporary dress code with elevated pieces that stand the test of time through the offering of accessible luxury that’s meant to be lived in. Bettina prov...

In today's episode, we welcome Catherine Cartie, Founder of Catherine Cartie Calligraphy onto the show! Catherine is a watercolor artist, illustrator, and calligrapher based in Fort Worth, Texas who specializes in licensing custom artwork and watercolor patterns to clothing companies, wedding stationers, and brands across the country. She also has her own product shop consisting of original painti...

Join us TOMORROW for our HSDT x Renew Hometown Tour hosted by Emily Landers of 'How’d She Do That?' We are looking forward to a morning of shopping, brunch, and TWO encouraging panels filled with some of your favorite previous podcast guests and upcoming, as well as Dallas-based female founders. Sit back and listen to our panelists discuss both how to start a business or brand as well as how to bu...