This week we’re covering all the essentials (and non-essentials) we’ve been obsessing over (and promptly returning). From designing the perfect custom dog bed to prepping for a European adventure with a baby in tow, we’re talking travel tips, pet décor, and the girl math of a good return.

Links to everything we mention are HERE.

Timestamps:

14:02 - Dog Beds

21:00 - Maddie's Upcoming Trip to Europe

28:17 - Final Notes: What we are returning and what we have just purchased.

This week, Nan and Maddie sit down with their brilliant and stylish friend Madison Snider Podpirka—founder of the cult-favorite Brooklyn-based jewelry brand Fewer Finer. ✨

We chat about the real behind-the-scenes of building a business: hiring a team, staying true to your brand, and how an abundance mindset can shift everything. Madison also shares the evolution of her work (and herself), what it takes to design truly personal jewelry, and how her approach has changed with motherhood.

Plus, we get into everyday stuff—health routines, business dreams, mom life, and of course, the latest things she’s loving (and buying).

Find links to all the products and things we discuss ⁠HERE. ⁠

EPISODE GUIDE:

00:00 Madison's Background and Business Introduction

03:49 Sentimental Jewelry: The Fewer Finer Approach

09:09 Building a Team and Company Culture

14:29 Mindset and Business Philosophy

16:42 Brand Integrity and Quality Craftsmanship

20:52 Vision for the Future of Fewer Finer

25:10 Navigating Motherhood and Business

30:57 Madison’s Daily Routines 

34:28 Current Favorites and Recommendations

39:25 Building a Meaningful Jewelry Collection

41:08 Final Thoughts and Recommendations

This week we’re circling back on the protein powders we’ve been trying (and loving?), dishing on the beauty treatments that are actually worth it, and chatting through what’s sitting in our carts. From the impulsive to the investment-worthy. Think of it as a group chat catch-up, with a side of skincare and shopping.

Links to everything we discuss can be found HERE

Link to Maddie's eyebrow microblading gal is HERE

This week: our favorite products, a deep-ish dive into Ballerina Farm, and a grab bag of random thoughts. Chaos, opinions, and fun, in typical Maddie and Nan fashion.

Links to everything we discuss can be found HERE.

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Maddie: ⁠⁠@gemsiloved⁠

Nan: ⁠@Nan.Philip ⁠

Welcome to Gems & Friends!!

Links to the products we discuss can be found HERE.

For more follow along on Instagram:

Nan: @Nan.Philip

Maddie: @gemsiloved