Preppy Podcast

Karena Rasser and Elizabeth Hoenscheid are the owners and designers of Top It Off Accessories! After a light bulb moment from the .com trend and a desire for entrepreneurship these two started Top It Off over 15 years ago with the hit trend ribbon belts! Today the line includes preppy clothes, accessories and shoes all at an affordable price! Use code preppypodcast for 25% off on topitoffaccessori...

Caroline Leed started the baby and children’s brand Smiling Button right out of college! She had no design experience but grew up in a family of entrepreneurs and surrounded by retail. She managed to make an adorable brand that has even been worn by Beyonce’s daughter! Shop at https://smilingbutton.com and listen in for a special discount code to enjoy. Support the show

Jessica Cameron is the owner of  Pink Colony, Vermont’s largest selection of Lilly Pulitzer. The boutique is known for ski, sun and preppy fun, based in Stowe, VT. What makes this interview so interesting is the fact that this isn’t Jessica’s first store, she actually opened her first at age 16!  Learn about Jessica’s transition from beauty to fashion, her entrepreneurship advice and more. Shop at...

Sara Campbell began sewing before the age of 7 and has never stopped! We talk about how transformed her interest in the arts into a national brand with over 20 stores today! We talk about the ups like doing over 20 million in sales and the downs such as embezzlement and coronavirus but how she pushes through with a can-do attitude! Shop Sara’s designs at https://www.saracambell.com Support the sho...

Erin Hornyak has always had a love of classic, preppy clothing and accessories in the shade of blue. After years of creating a successful family run handbag line it wasn’t until the hunt for the perfect navy tie for a wedding that the idea for an online store for all things blue was born! Shop the collection at https://www.shopnavybleu.com Support the show

The sister duo, Neely & Chloe Burch are sharing their story of how what started as a pop up retail idea turned into a successful line of handbags and shoes that are redefining luxury. We discuss the pros and cons of running a business with family, the challenges of retails and what makes their pieces so special. Shop their collection at https://www.neelyandchloe.com Support the show

Lalan Shrikam is the owner behind Jayes Studio, the colorful home accessory brand. Lalan shares his stories of growing up watching his parents create the business in 1976, then taking it over and continuing to grow it today. Shop Jayes Studio at https://www.jayesstudio.com Support the show

Booth Parker is the founder and designer behind Haley & the Hound, a preppy women’s clothing brand based on the North Carolina shore. Unlike many designers, Booth actually started with a career in accounting but today is living her best life creating colorful and happy clothes! Shop Booth’s collection at https://www.haleyandthehound.com Support the show

Elsa Massey is the influencer behind Simply Elsa. Starting her blog less than a year ago she’s already grown an impressive following and partnered with top preppy brands while shedding light on body positivity and size inclusivity. We discuss her journey and why what’s on the inside truly matters most. Check out Elsa’s blog at https://www.simplyelsa.com Support the show

Morgan Weinstock is the VP of Sales & Marketing at Jackson Morgan Southern Cream, a family business her father founded, inspired by his grandfather who once had a whiskey still in eastern North Carolina in the 1920s. Today the brand is an American made craft whiskey business with southern inspired flavors such as banana pudding, salted caramel and more.   Discover more at https://www.sipjackso...

The queen of accessories! If you’ve been in a boutique, you’ve probably seen Lisi Lerch’s designs as she’s in 100s of boutiques across the country, Known for her colorful statement jewelry, she made the tassel earring a piece of attainable luxury and today her brand consist of jewelry, handbags and hats. We’ll talk about her career in modeling, working on Wall Street and how her company started fr...

Molly Shapiro truly is the hostess with the mostest! Through strategic branding and television segments she’s grown her blog and social media following into a full service events company for weddings, fundraisers, parties and more.  Support the show

Kimberly Hoag and Kim Haney have so much in common but it wasn’t until they met at a trunk show in their previous side hustles that they decided to start a clothing business together. They’ve successfully started, grown and sold a brand and now own the women’s fashion brand Sailor-Sailor which we will be discussing today. Support the show

Today I’m interviewing Lindsay Thomas from Garland Bags. She shares her journey of dabbling in different careers to owning a successful designer pillow company which finally led to her passion and business Garland Bags. Clutches and handbags made from high-end luxury designer fabric usually reserved for interior design.  Support the show

Welcome to the Preppy Podcast hosted by Patricia Maristch. Our goal each week is to highlight some of the brands, businesses and influencer that are keeping the modern preppy lifestyle alive.  Support the show