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Today’s guest, Nicole Brewer, is the founder of Classic Whimsy! Classic Whimsy (formerly called “smocked auctions”) is a leading D-to-C retailer for infants and kids clothing, specializing in smocked and everyday pieces for celebrating all of life’s special moments. Nicole leveraged a handful of social media followers who were drawn to her smocked clothing pieces into 700k social media followers a...

Today’s guest is Emily Hostetler, Co-Founder of Heaven on Earth festivals. Emily is native of Boulder, Colorado, is a dedicated music and art enthusiast and mom of four. She loves traveling and being outdoors whenever possible. With dual degrees in music and art, she seamlessly intertwines her creative passions while homeschooling her kids and spitting time between Connecticut and Texas. Formerly...

I am so excited to share that previous guest Nicola Bathie is live on our shop! Listen in as I give you all an update on the podcast, as well as new brands arriving on the shop, my most recent purchase, and opening my DMS for any specific topics that I can cover that would be helpful to you all! As always, thank you for your encouragement and excitement around all things HSDT!

We’re thrilled to share that today’s guest is the founder of Sea Bags, Beth Greenlaw. Sea Bags are born as sails and transformed into nautically inspired totes and accessories that bring their customers great happiness. You see, they believe that sails soak up sun, salt, smiles and adventure. Of course they clean their sails before they make them into bags, their materials retain the essence of wh...

Sharing a personal update with you all as well as the inside scoop on recent recordings and all things email marketing for shophsdt.com!

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When she was four, Soon’s family fled Saigon at the end of the Vietnam War. After a perilous 12 days on a boat and another six months at a refugee camp, the family ultimately settled in Fresno, California, sponsored by an uncle who had fought for the South Vietnamese. Her parents’ determination to create a successful life in America by becoming entrepreneurs inspires and defines Soon to this day....

Today's guest is Sophie von Oertzen, the founder of Sophie Williamson Design. Throughout her childhood, Sophie witnessed numerous scenes of Gastfreundschaft at joyful dinner parties with her parents’ friends, family holiday gatherings, and society events. And it’s those memories of listening in on the buzz of conversations and raucous laughter shared at parties and over candlelit dinners that she’...

No notes, just me thinking of you all, and sharing what’s on my mind! In this 15 minute clip we’re chatting all things business, shophsdt sales, longevity and securing podcast sponsors.

Today's guest is Natalie Holst, Founder of HOLST + LEE. HOLST + LEE believes jewelry can be the most transformative thing you can wear. These words spoken by the iconic Iris Apfel is the core principle and inspiration for Natalie's company. Their collections are inspired by the vivid colors of art, music, nature, and the symbols that make life beautiful and fun.  HOLST + LEE was founded by Creativ...

Today’s guest is Laura Park of Laura Park Designs. A self-taught artist, Laura’s passion for painting began in her childhood as she explored the world of color in her grandmother’s art studio. Laura took to painting full-time in 2012, pulling inspiration from her travels and personal experiences. Before long, Laura’s art started to gain recognition, leading to features in several well-known galler...

Happy Easter Weekend! In today’s quick 10 minute episode, I am sharing an update on why I have decided to put our Patreon channel on hold, how excited I am to focus on our e-commerce, and a personal update as we buy our first house! I am taking time to sit back and enjoy this holiday weekend! I hope you can do the same. I’m thankful for this community!

Today's guest, Katy Allen, is the founder of Artful Agenda! When Katy started Artful Agenda, she didn’t know a thing about creating a digital product or service. Katy had to meet with a lot of people, ask a lot of questions and work a lot of long nights, but she wouldn’t change a single minute. Creating Artful Agenda has been the most exciting and rewarding professional experience of her life and...

A quickly hello from our host sharing about a recording she had today with an upcoming guest, all things shophsdt.com, and her next shop update happening for this weekend’s customers! Enjoy!

Today's guest is Nicole Newhouse, CEO of Solly Baby, the sustainably sourced baby wrap, made of 100% certified TENCEL™ Modal. The brand has gained a cult following over the years with rave reviews and has even been named “best wrap” by the New York Times and Glamour. We know listeners will enjoy getting to know Nicole in today's episode and hearing how one of our favorite brands continues to grow....

I am really excited for you all to hear tomorrow’s episode with Nicole Newhouse, CEO, of Solly Baby! In the meantime, join me over on Instagram as I share a shophsdt.com tour and a link to sign up for our newsletter! Talk to you soon xoxx

Hi everyone! Sitting here on a Saturday morning and wanting to connect with you! Recapping the week that was, and sharing all of the incredible products that we have added over to Shophsdt.com. I love you guys and can’t wait to talk to you soon!

Today's guest is Love Shack Fancy Founder, Rebecca Hessel Cohen. Rebecca has built an ultra-feminine empire with her lifestyle brand full of florals, bows, and lace. As a former fashion editor, Rebecca honed her style and aesthetic before designing her signature 'Love Dress' which was created for her bridesmaids in 2010. This style dress would then become the foundation for the LoveShackFancy bran...

We are so excited about tomorrow’s episode with Rebecca Hessel Cohen, sponsored by Glimpse Guides! Get ready to listen in and don’t forget to share the episode with a friend. Emily shares a brief update here on all things Shop HSDT and encourages listeners to reach out should they have any questions for her over on Instagram @EmilyLanders. We love our HSDT community!

Katie Davis is a Houston-based interior designer focused on all aspects of residential design. She takes a practical approach to her work, emphasizing the idea that a home should be truly lived in above all else. Her portfolio is filled with stylish spaces that nod to a new-traditional aesthetic while maintaining a sense of modernity and an eye for today’s trends.  Katie’s appreciation for design...

Today's guest is BIOLYTE CEO, Jesslyn Rollins. Biolyte was invented by Jesslyn's father as an "IV in a bottle". Thirteen years ago, he realized hydration drinks are not effective for severe dehydration. Jesslyn's mom was battling breast cancer and she couldn't keep up with her chemo treatments without getting IV bags because she was so dehydrated. BIOLYTE was created and now provides the medical b...

Today's guest is the CEO of Mg Biologics, Sarah Meyer Thompson. Sarah's father, Mark Meyer, started Mg Biologics in 1999. It was here at Mg where she learned about antibodies, performed research trials, and launched new products for the equine neonatal industry. Mark remains involved with Mg as Chairman of the Board, however, he has passed the CEO reigns (horse pun intended) to Sarah. She...

Today's guest is Mary Ellen Coyne is the CEO of American sportswear brand J. McLaughlin – she is a fashion powerhouse, and mom of three with an effortless style and clear vision for growth. Mary Ellen has decades of merchandising experience at high-profile brands under her belt, including Ralph Lauren, GAP, Ann Taylor, and Victoria’s Secret to name a few. Mary Ellen joined J. McLaughlin in 201...

Today we welcome Emily back to the mic as we kick off Season Four! We are thrilled to share that today's guest is Caitlin Osborne, Founder of Becco Bags. Founded in 2021 by this mother of four, Becco Bags was created after a craft project went awry at her daughter’s sixth birthday party. The failed attempt to decorate bags using items backed with velcro dots inspired Caitlin to search for a be...

Today's guest, Laiza Cors is the Founder of Embello and Living By Design Showhouse. Laiza is a rising disruptor in the interior design space who founded a completely virtual showhouse and an influencer marketing agency. She is an industry vet who worked for Barclay Butera and then went on to found Embello - built on the realization that no dedicated agency or platform existed to help home brands n...