Preppy Podcast

Laura Dunn is an acrylic painter and mixed media artist based on St. Simons Island, Georgia, where she lives with her husband and their 2 young children. 

As a child, Laura grew up inside commercial greenhouses, her family’s business. Her earliest memories are of flowers that she examined at eye level and being completely surrounded by hanging ferns. This perspective has stayed with her and is the reason she captures blooms and foliage up close. The exhilaration of being enveloped by ferns or examining buds and blooms up close is imprinted in her memory.<...

Easkey Right is a female-founded, coastal lifestyle and accessories brand created by friends Ashley and Sara. Inspired by summers on the water - Ashley in Ocean City, New Jersey, and Sara on Cape Cod, Massachusetts - the duo connected while raising their families in the seaside town of Scituate, Massachusetts. Combining Ashley’s background in product retail sales and Sara’s expertise in marketing and advertising, they merged their corporate experience with a shared design aesthetic and a passion for neon. The resulting collection blends East Coast roots with West Coast vibes. Built around nautical tradition, Easkey Right weaves mari...

Lindry Lab set out to create the best fabric and home care products without compromise. Unlike other detergents and cleaning products Lindry Lab checks off all 3 pillars of formula fragrance and packaging-without compromising quality, ingredients, safety and social responsibility. Shop at https://lindrylab.com/ 

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Adjani is the founder and creative behind Fancy Society, a colorful, handmade jewelry brand started in Jacksonville, Florida, in 2019. Obsessed with color, specifically pink!, sparkle, and making everyday life feel a little more fancy. Fancy Society is really about celebrating the fun things in life, being unapologetically yourself, and wearing the statement jewelry. Shop at https://thefancysociety.com

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Pastel Proper began in 2022 with a simple idea: the places we love deserve something more personal than a souvenir and more lasting than a photo on a phone. Our signature blank books were created to give those places a home. Designed to be displayed, gifted, and filled over time, each one becomes a place for handwritten notes, guest signatures, photos, inside jokes, family traditions, and the little details that make a destination feel yours. In October 2025, friends Eleanor and Marie took ownership of Pastel Proper, bringing together their love of interiors and backgrounds in design, retail, and consulting. Today...

Brooke John is the owner and designer of Marfa Boots. Started in October of 2022 in Dallas, Texas. The inspiration for Marfa Boots came when attending the American Rodeo and couldn’t find a pair of boots that would stand out from the crowd without breaking the bank. She realized there was a need for a brand of boots that is trendy, affordable, and can pair with a variety of looks. They have worked tirelessly to design and create a line of boots we believe to be a centerpiece in everyone's wardrobe. Shop at https://marfabootsco.com/ 

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Gretchen Hollingsworth is a serial entrepreneur who built Paddywax into an internationally recognized candle brand before selling it in 2015 and turning her attention to her next chapter. She launched INK+ALLOY in 2016 — a handmade accessories brand designed in Atlanta and brought to life by skilled artisan women in India, now beloved in boutiques across the country. Purpose-driven from the start, INK+ALLOY  partners with Commit 2 Change to fund education for girls in India — giving back to the community that inspires every piece INK+ALLOY makes. Shop at https://inkalloy.com/ 

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Allie+Bess is beaded jewelry made for living in color! Located in Dallas, Texas and founded by best friends and business partners Allie Wardlaw and Bess Callarman. Shop at https://shopalliebess.com/ 

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Lalania Balas is the founder of LBS Designs, creating hand painted canvas totes and Italian silk scarves inspired by the places we love and the places we want to go.

Her career began in New York City’s Garment Center, spanning fashion, product development and accessories companies including Daniel Wellington, where she worked with early influencer programs and brand partnerships. She later moved into talent management in Los Angeles, helping influencers translate their personal brands into product.

Covid took her to Boca Grande to hide out with family and recharge. A longtime boat & tote girl fr...

Shaefer Santos is the founder and designer behind Hey Friends, a women's clothing brand inspired by timeless coastal style and thoughtful design. She started sewing and designing clothes as a little girl, and what began as a hobby eventually turned into the business she runs today. She launched Hey Friends when she was 16, and today she designs every collection with the goal of creating beautiful, wearable pieces that women can reach for season after season. Whether she is sketching new designs, working with artisans, or sharing the behind-the-scenes journey of building the brand, her heart has always been in...

Thirty years ago, Kathy Wise learned to play mahjong from a friend's Jewish grandmother while she was a law student at The Ohio State University (Go Bucks!). She spent a decade as a litigator before deciding to pursue her original passion, magazines. In 2016, she joined D Magazine, where she currently serves as editorial director. Under her leadership, the magazine has won numerous national awards, including CRMA awards for General Excellence and Excellence in Writing. Kathy has personally won a CRMA Award for reporting for “The Most Lawless County in Texas,” a feature about a Collin County judge who was conv...

Bailey Ward is an Atlanta-based interior designer, founder of Cuvée Home, and the creative force behind the brand's thoughtfully curated collection of lighting and home décor. With over a decade of design experience and a degree in interior design, Bailey brings a refined eye for detail, craftsmanship, and functionality to every project and product she creates.

Guided by a designer's perspective, Bailey personally leads the design and curation process for Cuvée Home. Inspired by global interiors, timeless craftsmanship, rich layers, bold color, and the interplay of pattern and texture, she founded the brand to fil...

When Susan, Frances, and their mother, Lee Gravely, took their first trip to Italy in 1983, they fell in love with the Italian culture. Thus, a brand was born that started with Campagna, VIETRI's flagship dinnerware. Throughout the years, VIETRI's focus has been to celebrate the simple act of sharing a meal with family and friends. Inspired by the Italian lifestyle, VIETRI encourages savoring one another's company, and keeping sacred the time spent around the table. Learn more at https://www.vietri.com/

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Love All is a family of classic, vintage-inspired sportswear brands designed for real life: on the court, on the course, on the slopes, in the water, and everywhere in between. They believe sports should feel joyful, flattering, and accessible at every stage of life.
From tennis whites to ski knits, swimsuits to après layers, Love All blends heritage style with modern performance fabrics, creating pieces that move with you and live beautifully beyond the game. Shop at https://loveall.com/. 

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Stay hydrated and never forget or lose your expensive reusable water bottles with this stylish water bottle bag. Shop at https://wanderfullbrand.com

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Nathalie Sheehan offers refined golf instruction, curated golf lifestyle inspiration, and timeless style for women. Rooted in the traditions of golf and expressed through a modern feminine lens, it celebrates the sport not only as a game to be played, but as a way of living. Through refined instruction and an authentic female perspective, Nathalie invites more women to experience the game with confidence, clarity, and ease. Discover more at https://www.nattiegolf.com/. 

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Chassity Evans is a content creator sharing finds in fashion, home decor, beauty, and wellness. She’s a romance author with her debut beach romcom novel, Pink Sand Summer, set in Harbour Island, The Bahamas, where she owns a home called Coral House. Discover more at https://chassityevans.com/

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Beeswax lip balm is designed to heal dry, cracked lips while providing deep, lasting moisture so your lips stay healthy, not just temporarily relieved. Shop at https://lippaskincare.com/ 

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Modern heirloom needlepoint Hand-stitched cuffs, keychains, accessories with small batch drops in support of pediatric cancer research. Shop at https://www.yorkdesignco.com

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Elisamama is a vibrant, women-led apparel brand known for joyful, easy-to-wear clothing featuring joyful colors and traditional African Ankara prints. Founded by Fisayo Che, all pieces are handmade by local artisans in Nigeria to support economic empowerment, and focus on functional, stylish silhouettes. Shop at https://elisamama.com/ 

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Crissy Rose McWeeney is the founder of The House of Makeup, a luxury on-location hair and makeup team known for creating elevated beauty experiences for brides, events, and celebrity clientele. In addition to her beauty services, Crissy developed a clean beauty line carried in luxury boutiques nationwide, as well as on Amazon and through The House of Makeup’s online store.

A true serial entrepreneur, Crissy has expanded her brand beyond beauty into real estate investing, owning sought-after short-term rental properties in both Charleston and the The Hamptons, including @LittleBohoBeachHouse and @SouthamptonHouseNewYork with more on the horizon.

Lindi and Anna are the NYC-based sisters behind George Cookware, a brand rooted in decades of steelmaking expertise and a shared love of cooking and hosting. Named after their grandfather George, they set out to create thoughtfully designed kitchen pieces, starting with a baking steel that brings the effect of a wood-fired pizza oven into your home. Today, George Cookware is all about helping people create memorable moments in the kitchen and around the table. Shop at https://www.georgecookware.com/. 

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A women's clothing brand where classic British lifestyle meets feminine Charleston elegance. Slow fashion prioritizing natural fibers and ethical sourcing. Learn more at https://www.kaitandcrowne.com/

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Shannon Arniel and Meredith Carmody are the co-founders of Midspring, a preppy women’s golf and activewear brand designed to bridge the gap between performance and feminine style.

Best friends since childhood, Shannon and Meredith grew up playing golf together in Connecticut, where their shared love for the game—and frustration with the lack of stylish, flattering women’s golf apparel—sparked the idea for their brand decades later. Their journey spans friendship through school, careers, marriage, and motherhood, all while staying connected through golf.

Shannon brings deep fashion industry experience, having worked with brands and reta...

SJ Bailey is an Atlanta-based tastemaker and the founder and designer of SJ Bailey Co., a jewelry brand known for its lightweight, heirloom-inspired earrings. With a background in brand marketing and event planning, she has grown SJ Bailey Co. into a beloved name for brides and special occasions. Through SJ Bailey Curated, she also shares her love of collected interiors, antiques, entertaining, and thoughtful everyday living. Shop at https://sjbaileyco.com/ 

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Fête & Vignette was created to be Birmingham's go-to source for tabletop event rentals, styling, florals, and decorative accents designed to elevate everyday and occasions. We offer curated rentals to make your events unforgettable and hosting more effortless. 

Founded by Dorothy Branch, a former photo stylist for a magazine production company, Fête & Vignette was born out of Dorothy’s love for creating stunning tablescapes, floral arrangements, and designing spaces that tell a story. Dorothy’s background in styling for editorial shoots, where she crafted beautiful settings for various themes and events, has equipped her wit...