NE Coastal Creative

Creative Confidential Podcast

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Your insider’s guide to Creativity, Connection & Community offering personal insights, founder stories, and real talk for creative women making waves necoastalcreative.substack.com

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Keeping It Personal This Holiday Season with Kate Lesher of Mark & Graham 11.12.2025 52:17

Today’s conversation is a holiday gift in itself. I sat down with Kate Lesher , the woman leading Mark & Graham , to talk about thoughtful gifting, the magic of monogramming, and why personal connection matters more than ever—both in how we give and how we create. If you’ve ever received a Mark & Graham box with that perfect red ribbon, you already know: this brand understands the joy of giving. A...

A Very New England Holiday with Sara Fitz 02.12.2025 55:20

Step into the cozy, hand-painted world of Sara Fitz , the beloved New England artist known for her charming watercolor illustrations, coastal lifestyle brand, and timeless holiday designs. In this festive conversation, we talk about the traditions that shaped her creative journey, the magic behind her signature style, and the cozy rituals she loves most this time of year. Sara shares what inspires...

Holiday-Ready: 5 Ways to Set Your Brand Up for Success 07.10.2025 39:02

As the holiday season approaches, most founders are shifting into overdrive—finalizing product assortments, prepping for promotions, and making sure inventory is ready to roll. This week on Creative Confidential , I sat down with Founder Fives’ Kaity and Katharine, two incredible women who know exactly what it takes to move from founder chaos to retail clarity. If you don’t know them already, Kait...

Cozying into Fall with Friends 30.09.2025 48:22

Fall is finally here—and we’re kicking it off with a cozy conversation on Creative Confidential. I’m your host, Kim Thomas, founder of New England Coastal Creative, and this week I’m joined by my friends Marnely Murray from Shored Up Digital , Eden Wright from New England Summers , and Jess Collins from It’s Jess Collins . We recorded this chat just before the official turn of the season, but now...

So You Want to Pitch a Hotel? Here's what to know. 02.09.2025 1:04:15

Thinking about turning your next getaway into a content collaboration? Before you hit send on that pitch, this episode is for you. Host Kimberly Thomas kicks off Creative Confidential with a highly requested topic: how to pitch a hotel (without fumbling the bag). She’s joined by special guest Marnely Murray of Shored Up Digital , who manages social for the New England Inns & Resorts Association as...