Studio 78: Ignite Your Passion, Amplify Productivity, Achieve Success

Rebecca Orlov is the Founder and Creative Director of Orlov Design Co. With two decades of creative development and project management experience in advertising & marketing, Rebecca has paired her valuable knowledge and experience working with Fortune 100 companies and social Influencers with her passion for brand strategy, storytelling, art direction, trend insights, business development, and des...

Jennifer Vassel's current project is "I Am Unique!" – a children's book and empowerment brand about self-love and sharing your unique gifts with the masses. The book stemmed from her childhood insecurity of having a birthmark. She wrote the story to inspire young girls and women alike to rise above their insecurity, and use it to impact the world. In this episode we talk about the power of self-lo...

Catherine Hildner, owner of Kitty Meow: A Creative Boutique, creates and sells beautifully designed paper goods with witty charm or sweet sentiments, retail and wholesale. On her site, you can shop based on your mood, because if you're anything like her sometimes you feel a little saucy and sometimes ya don't. In this episode, Catherine and I discuss how and why she decided to open Kitty Meow Bout...

This is my birthday episode. I talk about what I've learned in two decades. To include money mindset, removing negativity from your life, forgiving yourself, the importance of hobbies, the key to success, and why I don't think there is only one true love for every person. Show Notes: nachesnow.com/79

Logan Rena is the Wholefidence Coach. She merges wholeness and confidence to encourage women to walk in consistent love with who they are. As a result of working with Logan, women have learned how to set their hearts and minds free from toxic "situationships" and how to cover pain, insecurities, and rejection with the make-up of self-love. She is the Chief Creative Director of The Logan Design Pro...

Abagail and Emylee founded Think Creative Collective just months after meeting each other online. Together they built a multi-six-figure business in under 12-months by helping thousands of creative entrepreneurs build a soul-fulfilling and freaking profitable business. They recently rebranded to Boss Project and they are now planning their second free virtual summit, The Product Powerhouse summit....

Jackie Michel started Bare Reverie to make killer lingerie that doesn't kill our environment. The production of her garments happens in the very city she designs them, Miami, by partnering with responsible manufactures using sustainable fabrics. She used her decade of fashion knowledge to build a brand she loves. In this episode, Jackie walks us through how she started her company in four months w...

Kara Stevens is the founder of The Frugal Feminista website. It was created from a deep place of love, advocacy, and joy that comes from understanding the brilliance and beauty of black women; and knowing the role that money can play in helping them live life on their own terms. In this episode, we discuss how she was able to take a personal project and grow it into an amazing side hustle. Kara wa...

Milan Jordan is the creator of the beverage company Cultured Kombucha. She has a background in American studies and architecture, so building community has been a lifelong passion of hers, but in brewing kombucha, she came to see the community through a different lens. Milan created Cultured Kombucha because she loves brewing and drinking kombucha, but also because she wanted to tackle some of the...

Jen Proctor is the founder and CEO of Cultivated Entertainment. They work hand in hand with clients to research, identify and secure the perfect talent for various projects. Just before launching the company, Jen was the Head of Talent for Embassy Row, Sony Pictures TV and digital production company. In this episode, we discuss knowing your worth, getting over a fear mentality around money, believ...

Lorraine West has always had an affinity for creating and donning unique jewelry.  Her mother's love for ornate pieces was the inspiration for Lorraine to delve into jewelry design while studying Illustration at the Fashion Institute of Technology. After teaching herself how to manipulate various metals into beautiful original jewelry pieces, and with the increasing demand from family and friends...

Kelly Parker Smith is a surface pattern designer, illustrator, and the Owner/Creative Director at Hello World Paper Co. She is also the co-host of the Creative Rebellion Podcast.  In this episode, we discuss why Kelly decided to go into business for herself after teaching for a decade, how she grew her company and the different ways she diversifies her income. She provides actionable steps to grow...

Amelia Roberts is a registered nurse by trade, entrepreneur by passion. She decided to start a side hustle to help her get out of 18k in student loan debt, but she wanted it to be something different than nursing. This led her to teach people in the healthcare space about social media marketing.  In this episode, we discuss supplier diversity, proactive business programs which encourages the use o...

Jessica Murnane focuses on wellness and prevention of illness, in particular, endometriosis, through the use of natural nutritional therapies to achieve optimal health. She is the creator of the One Part Podcast, The One Part Plant Cookbook , and The Know Your Endo Program . In this episode, we discuss what endometriosis is, the symptoms of endometriosis, and the benefits of a plant-based diet. We...

Elise Russell, the owner of Pony Friday, is about sticking her neck out to win. In 2012, she quit her job as an award-winning advertising creative to be an entrepreneur. It wasn't a soft transition; she didn't have a plan. She simply wanted to have more fun and work when she felt inspired, not force her own creative hand in the conventional nine-to-five machine. In this episode, we discuss how Pon...

Yelitsa Jean-Charles is the creator of the Healthy Roots Doll, Zoe. Healthy Roots is a toy company Yelitza founded that creates dolls and storybooks that reinforce positive self-perceptions of the richly diverse, varying shades of complexion, and natural hair textures among girls of color. Societal beauty standards negatively impact the self perception of girls of color. She aims to empower, educa...

Kimberly Wilson is a stationery designer in Auburn, California and the creator of The Lettermate. She's had countless brides, friends, and fellow DIY'ers come to her in search of a solution to easily address envelopes. In comes The Lettermate, an envelope addressing guide for those who have trouble writing in a straight line! In this episode, we discuss how she came up with the idea, developing a...

Giulietta (Juliet-ta) Pinna is the owner of Limonata Creative a prop styling and event design business she started in 2016. After a move from NYC—where she attended the Fashion Institute Of Technology, obtained an Advertising Marketing Degree, worked for fine art galleries & artists for seven years—she planted roots in Baltimore, MD. Giulietta realized that while her former career path perfected h...

Lesley-Anne Billups is the owner of Elegantly Charming Events. She has always had a passion for event planning and weddings. She has coordinated several weddings along with special events to include a podcast launch party and a book signing. She holds a Masters Certificate in Project Management from the University of Virginia and received her Certification in Planning Weddings and Events from Love...

Mallory Whitfield teaches people how to creatively market themselves online and how to tap into their creative potential. In addition to her day job, she frequently speaks on topics related to creativity, marketing, and personal branding. She not only has a personal brand, but is also the producer, editor, and host of the Badass Creatives podcast. In this episode, we talk about how and why Mallory...

Nicole Crowder is the independent furniture designer and upholsterer behind Nicole Crowder Upholstery based in Washington D.C. She has been upholstering furniture for clients since 2013. Previously Nicole was a Photo Editor for The Washington Post and Netflix. In this episode, we discuss Nicole's journey to launching her upholstery business, how she made a deliberate attempt to be more intentional...

Danielle Spillman is the co owner of Wood Intimations, a small home goods company that was built on the foundation of love and a passion for people and all things beautiful. They sell kitchen products and custom made tear drop trailers. In this episode, we discuss how she transitioned from owning a yoga studio to a home goods business, how she was able to get wholesale and consignments accounts, a...

We're talking with Gwen Jimmere, the CEO and founder of  Naturalicious, a company that creates beauty solutions for busy women who need products that fit into their lifestyle rather than consume it. We discuss how she started with $32, developed her product line, pitched to wholesalers, created packaging, grew her business, why she decided to patent her product, and of course how to take care of y...

As they say, "all things must come to an end," and unfortunately that is true not only for this season of the Studio 78 podcast, but also for the four-week branding series. Not to fret though, we're wrapping up the series (and season) with an amazing guest, Marva Goss. Marva is a brand and sales strategist who coaches creatives who need help showcasing the value of their service so they can book m...

Get ready for Part 3 of the Branding Series. Hopefully, you've found the content from the past two weeks helpful, and this week we're going to talk about web presence. The Internet is  such a powerful tool in branding your business. It helps solitic customers, connects you with your customers, but most importantly, it serves as a your introduction to your customer base. Subscribe on APPLE PODCASTS...