Preppy Podcast

Cynthia of Darling Down South has seen both sides of the country and struggled as to whether she was more Southern or Californian. After spending some time in Atlanta, Georgia Cynthia has discovered that she is a Southerner through and through. Due to her love of the southern states, Cynthia started Darling Down South in 2015, a blog  which provides readers with engaging storytelling and imagery t...

The south and the people who live there are known very well for two things, their food and their entertainment skills, and Courtney Whitmore of PIZZAZZERIE is a pro at both. After graduating from Vanderbilt University with a bachelor's degree in both Communications + masters in Organizational Leadership, Courtney became a career counselor. She knew this wasn’t her true passion, and decided to...

There is a little bit of magic in every memory you make! What started with a family tradition in Brittany Young’s house, grew into what is now, Certified Celebrator. Certified Celebrator is here to help you make all your memories magical. CEO and Founder Brittany Young loved planning over-the-top parties for her friends, family, and her social media following. She then realized that she wasn’t the...

You can say that Holly Holden is THE connoisseur of classic interior design. Holly’s talent for interior design was inherited from her father’s British tailored sensibilities and her mother's flair for entertaining. Today she shares her knowledge and finds on her website and newsletter, hosts You’re Cordially Invited on PBS and released her new book Pearls of Palm Beach. If you love everythin...

Like any true southerner Nicole Speake loves color, monograms and patterns! She’s worked with hundreds of clients designing paper goods for parties and weddings and just this year launched Nicole Speake designs to help businesses develop their brand identity and logos. Learn more at https://nicolespeake.com   Support the show

As they always say, Mama’s will do anything and everything for their children. Susan, founder and owner of For Pete’s Sake Pottery, was tired of working long hours managing a retail shop, when the opportunity of a lifetime presented itself. After her babysitter quit, she decided she would do the two things that made her most happy, creating beautiful works of art and spending time with her one and...

Dashing Trappings is hoping to help you to bring a little pep and uniqueness to your home. Based in Winston-Salem, NC Dashing Trappings provides classic yet fun furnishings and accessories through their online store. Listen more to learn about Dashing Trappings. Learn more at https://dashingtrappings.com/ Support the show

Ever since the age of nine, Taylor Turner of Hazen & Co, has had a passion and an eye for jewelry-making. Taylor’s story starts from the ground up. Inspired by her grandmother's costume jewelry collection, she started selling first to family friends then brought her designs to America’s Mart as just a kid! Today her collections are found in 100s of boutiques across the country and her sig...

In 2014, Shannon Shipman, owner of Shannon Shipman Art, was faced with a heartbreaking diagnosis of having the BRCA2 mutation. A diagnosis such as this can cause many individuals to put a halt on their lives, but not Shannon. While recovering from a prophylactic double mastectomy, Shannon found comfort by starting a blog where she shared her favorite destinations and the destinations she one day h...

Jessica Marie is known for her beautiful blue and white prints as well as her custom crests which are popular at weddings. After initially creating one of her crests for a college sorority sister she knew she was onto something! Today not only does she create beautiful works of art, but she also loves to help others find their inspiration to create. Jessica connects life stories and unique persona...

In today’s world, it seems that as shoes grow prettier, they grow even more uncomfortable. With Charleston Shoe Co. you can have the best of both worlds. Neely Powell wanted to create a fashionable shoe for the everyday, that’s even comfortable on Charleston’s cobblestone.  Listen more to learn about Neely’s journey. Learn more at https://charlestonshoeco.com   Support the show

Formerly an award winning broadcast television journalist, Carrie became intrigued by the entrepreneurial world. She’s been part of many successful brands including Case-mate.  Her passion for bringing quality products to consumers and businesses continues with William Grace. Listen more to learn about Carrie’s journey. Learn more at https://william-grace.com Support the show

How much do you know about the level of protection in your clothes? Melissa from Cabana Life is sharing how important it is to protect your skin while still wearing stylish clothes! The inspiration behind her brand Cabana Life comes from her journey with malignant melanoma which she was diagnosed with at just 26 years old. Learn more at https://www.cabanalife.com/ Support the show

After years of working in the paper and design industry Emily developed an online boutique of her own colorful monogrammed paper goods. With such popularity this led to her expanding her designs and online shoppe to include other products as well, a destination for southern entertainment and style. Today Emily McCarthy Shoppe includes an online and brick and mortar shoppe as well as a collection o...

Painting is a celebration of life! What started off as a few art prints on Etsy has evolved into a colorful brand that has been featured in Glamour, Domino, Redbook, People, and so much more! Listen more to learn about Evelyn’s journey. Learn more at https://www.evelynhenson.com Support the show

Lauren Haskell has always had a love for learning, creating and design. Although her degree is in occupational therapy Lauren started designing for friends and family which eventually led her to start her own interior decorating business, Lauren Haskell Designs. While designing though Lauren found a void in the market for colorful, classic furniture and decor that was also sustainable and responsi...

While exploring Pinterest one day Roula discovered a rope basket and was inspired to create one herself. Today she’s made a whole side business of transforming and styling rope into bags, jewelry and home decor products inspired by her New England lifestyle and sold on her popular Etsy shop. Shop her designs at https://www.etsy.com/shop/sewcialite Support the show

Living in the south most of her life, Janie Dickson loved everything and anything heirloom and costume jewelry. With a passion for retail, Jane was on a mission to bridge the gap between her two favorite types of jewelry. Jane Allen Design is the “white t-shirt” of jewelry; they go with anything in your closet and give your outfit a “classic” touch. Listen more to learn about Jane’s journey. Shop...

Leslie Dasch is the designer behind the accessory brand Dress for Cocktails, a line of interchangeable handbags, hats, belts, jewelry and more. Before designing, Leslie had a cleaning business and was even a love coach featured in prominent publications and wrote her own book. Listen to learn more about Leslie’s journey. Shop at https://dressforcocktails.com Support the show

Kelly Lyden turned lemons into lemonade when she lost her job and started a lifestyle blog. That blog turned into a children’s party product line, a book on entertaining and finally WH Hostess as we know it today! Learn about Kelly’s journey in creating her classic preppy line of paper goods. Shop WH Hostess at http://www.whhostess.com   Support the show

AmyJo designs bespoke and ready-to-wear hats for every occasion. With a love for hats, AmyJo decided to start making her own, after ordering materials and watching videos she began designing. Today she is a member of the Milliners Guild USA and a Kentucky Oaks award winning hat designer! Shop the hats at https://www.amyjooriginalhats.com Support the show

Abby Widger started in the blogging industry at just 14 years old! She talks about how she’s created an authentic readership by quite literally growing up with her followers and sharing in the journey with them. Listen in and learn what’s next for Abby now that she’s graduated college. Check out her blog at: http://www.belleoftheball45.blogspot.com Support the show

Shea Mullen is the designer behind the brand Crab and Cleek, known for their canvas totes with preppy motifs. Shea shares her journey from studying theater to launching other previous businesses… including a cupcake store all while bravely battling MS. Check out http://www.crabandcleek.com Support the show

Lauren Bowen has always had the best dressed kids but after years of being a stay at home mommy she wanted something for herself. She sought out to make little boys clothes that are classic in style but made from innovative wrinkle free, moisture wicking fabric with easy to use buttons! In just a year Brown Bowen is now in boutique across the country and even launching with a large retailer soon!...

Leslie Chalfont is the owner, designer and artist behind Giddy Paperie, a brand that makes art part of the everyday! Leslie has been creating art for as long as she can remember but the brand Giddy Paperie was born after she began making holiday gifts for friends and the demand kept increasing. Today Giddy Paperie includes stationary, prints, mugs, even pillows and towels! Check them out on http:/...