Louise Roe is fashion journalist and television host turned entrepreneur who has recently launched Sharland England, an interiors collection with a nod to her great-grandmother. Her new business is a culmination of all of Louise’s experiences and proof that success is never a straight line.

Claudia Mata is a former fashion editor turned entrepreneur — she changed careers after moving her family from New York to Marin County in California and going back to herbalism school. Now Claudia has created her own business, Vertly, a holistic skincare collection sourced locally from farmers in Marin County and batched each week.

Elizabeth von der Goltz is a widely-respected fashion industry leader who is setting the tone for future female leadership in the fashion industry.  Elizabeth joins Laura from Harvard Business School where she is focusing on her next chapter of leadership before taking on a new role as Chief Fashion and Merchandising Officer of Farfetch and CEO of Browns.

Francesca and Marina Moscone are the co-founders of their namesake brand, Marina Moscone. As sisters and partners, they have worked together for six years to create a burgeoning family business. This episode shines a light on their commitment to only producing what they believe in, Marina's unique aesthetic, and a collection that is destined for success due to the sisters' unique partnership full of trust, love, and mutual respect.

Wiggy Hindmarch, is the designer and vivacious personality behind her namesake brand, Wiggy Kit. Wiggy shares many insights on her life from the confidence she found after having children to a turning point in her life after hearing the poem “the Dash.”  Wiggy is an inspiration for living life on your own terms as she lives and runs her company between London and Harbour Island in the Bahamas... and most importantly, fully living into her own dash.

FROM THE ARCHIVE | From Season 1, we are re-airing this special episode featuring twin sisters Lizzie and Kathryn Fortunato who are celebrating 15 years in business this year. This episode highlights their entrepreneurial path and commitment to each other that has led to this milestone.

Lyn Harris is a British nose who is the force behind Perfumer H. This episode is a fascinating look into the world of perfumery and what it takes to be an independent perfumer. From the intensive training to develop your palette to the extraction methods and materials, this episode takes a rare look behind the curtain at an acclaimed perfumer's life and work.

Sue Sartor is an inspiring force who started her namesake brand of joyful dresses at 47-years-old after focusing on raising her family. This episode offers insights into Sue's entrepreneurial journey, her visioning practice, and her perspective on chasing your dream at any age.

Yaser Shaw's family has been in the shawl business for over 200 years, and Yaser is leading this generation of the family business. On this episode, Yaser and Laura discuss the intricate art of shawl making with over 700 artisans across Kashmir. From the shearing of the goats to the hand-weaving and embroidery, the process to create one shawl can take anywhere from three months to several years and remarkably, "not one drop of electricity is used."

Marie Lichtenberg began her career as a fashion editor before chasing her dream to design a jewelry collection. In this meaningful conversation, Marie brings vulnerability and candor to share how sometimes the most painful moments lead to the best opportunities. After hearing the powerful story of the turning point of her life, her jewelry will appear even more gorgeous and alive.

Rupert Sanderson is an independent shoe maker who began his career in advertising, but always had a hunch that he would make shoes one day. He’s now been in the business for over 20 years. 

Stephen Campbell creates custom artwork for clients around the world and he is the cover artist for Capitol, Tabor, and Poole Shop's second annual Dream Book. This episode gives a window into Stephen’s unique ability to help others step into their creativity through art therapy while mastering his own craft.

Francesca and Marina Moscone are the co-founders of their namesake brand, Marina Moscone. As sisters and partners, they have worked together for six years to create a burgeoning family business. This episode shines a light on their commitment to only producing what they believe in, Marina's unique aesthetic, and a collection that is destined for success due to the sisters' unique partnership full of trust, love, and mutual respect.

FROM THE ARCHIVE | From Season 6, we are re-airing this special episode featuring Jana and Sid of Munnu the Gem Palace in honor of their pilgramage to Charlotte this month. Munni the Gem Palace is a storied jeweler based in Jaipur, India that has served as the crown jewelers to the country's Maharaja since the mid-18th century. Munnu Kasliwal captivated the world with his unique creations and now his son, Creative Director Siddharth Kasliwal and President Jana Pasquel are keeping his legacy...

Jenni Kayne is one of the rare people who found her craft at age 19. For the past 20 years she has continued to grow her vision through books, home, beauty, and stores across the country. In this episode, we learn how Jenni created her business and how the people who have bolstered the business like her father and CEO allowed her to create a family at the same time.

Georgia Dant is pioneering a new chapter for fashion with her innovative brand, Marfa Stance. Georgia marries fashion with function to create a seasonless collection that will define what sustainable brands will look like in the future.

Jean Prounis is a young designer who creates jewelry rich with history and the stories of family. Expect to be inspired by her commitment to her heritage, the team that has become her family, and her creativity.

Stephanie Summerson Hall is the passionate entrepreneur behind Estelle Colored Glass, named for her paternal grandmother who taught her the value of collecting a beautiful entertaining collection. Stephanie’s story is a gift to any of our listeners who are budding entrepreneurs and looking for inspiration on their path.

Rabih Kayrouz is a generous and talented designer with ateliers in Paris and Beirut. Even after Rabih was personally and professionally affected by the Beirut explosion of 2020, he remains committed to his team, his craft, and encouraging the fashion industry to lead with consciousness.

On this special episode, Scott Newkirk turns the tables on Laura to reflect on the past 100 episodes. This lively discussion looks back on the evolution of the podcast, its comprehensive look at the fashion industry, and some of Laura’s favorite moments.

Jim Rosenfield is the owner of the Brentwood Country Mart - he is a village maker, an artist, and a remarkable leader. Jim's journey is full of persistence as he passionately pursued his dreams come true from going to college at Berkley to his lifelong goal of owning the Brentwood Country Mart.

Brian Reimer is the Culinary Director for Farmshop, the Brentwood Country Mart’s seminal restaurant. From his childhood fishing with his grandfather to time in kitchens around the world , Chef Brian brings all of his talent, experience, and charisma to the Farmshop each day.

Pippa Small is a captivating jewelry designer, and most importantly, a woman fiercely dedicated to empowering communities around the wold from Afghanistan to Rwanda. In this conversation, we explore Pippa's childhood, her journey to motherhood, and her unique designs that have resulted in an extrarodinary woman and business.

John Evans is the co-owner of Diesel, A Book Store with his wife Allison. In an industry that seems to be working against them, they’ve created independent book selling legacy for over 30 years in California. This episode offers a unique perspective into the world of independent bookstorese and how, as John says, "book selling may not always be a good living, but it’s a good life."

Heather Rosenfield and Jenny Belushi are the co-creators of Poppy Store, an enchanting children’s boutique in California. This episode offers an inspiring look at their serendipitous partnership and why being a children’s retailer is truly joyous.