Preppy Podcast

It all began in 2013, when Katie Kime started making prints for furniture, clothing and stationery. Before she knew it, her creative passion had fledged into a print-based design studio in Austin, Texas. Today, the business is still guided by Katie’s vibrant approach to dressing both herself and her home. Bringing color, whimsy and a sense of humor to the most functional, everyday pieces, their products are traditional ware meets colorful, modern prints — always optimistic, bright, and unexpected. Their prints invite you to explore the wonder of the world we live in. Their personalization invites you to express the unique story you live within it.

https://www.katiekime.com/

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Polly Singer is an internationally renowned milliner, tea entrepreneur, etiquette trainer and motivational speaker. She has also been named America’s Best Couture Designer, her unique and classic hat designs have appeared all over the world. In 2021, Polly expanded her brand to include a collection of loose leaf, artisan tea blends. The tea collection, playfully named after hats, has been wildly successful! Polly is also a popular guest speaker and host of etiquette classes, afternoon teas and hat trunk shows, which are often combined with afternoon tea events.

https://pollysinger.com/

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Founded in 2009 by designer Deirdre Colligan, Candy Shop Vintage started with a collection of whimsical vintage jewelry sourced from estate sales and flea markets and sold at private events and trunk shows. Deirdre’s background in fashion and design enabled her to curate an endlessly appealing stream of sought after, one-of-a-kind vintage pieces. After having success with her rotating collection of vintage jewelry and faced with the challenges of constant sourcing and replenishment, Deirdre adapted her favorite vintage jewelry styles into a collection of handcrafted, modern costume jewelry and vintage inspired accessories. Starting with jewelry and more recently moving into apparel and accessories, Deirdre’s relentless attention to detail and charm continues to be infused throughout all of our products. Her collections spread joy to an ever growing customer base seeking to add unique pieces to their wardrobe with an emphasis on timeless and unique style

https://www.candyshopvintage.com/

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Andrea Wightwick has over 20 years of experience in the consumer packaged goods (CPG) industry, specializing in strategy and portfolio growth for food and beverage brands. Her career highlights include launching iconic products like vitaminwater zero, Chobani Oatmilk, and Honest Kids and advising pet food brands such as Nestlé Purina, Rachael Ray Nutrish, and FreshPet. With a client roster exceeding 200 brands, Andrea has driven organic growth through innovative marketing strategies, from pioneering the first Amazon Go store to reshaping household consumption with creative packaging solutions like Siggi’s Skyr Yogurt Tubes. In 2023, Andrea crafted Salty Seagull, the first bubble-free, low-calorie, non-alcoholic cocktail under the Hapsy brand. Designed to make every gathering inclusive and festive, Hapsy cocktails offer a vibrant alternative for those choosing to drink with or without alcohol. Based in Atlanta with her husband and two children, Andrea also co-owns three additional businesses that provide IT support, cybersecurity, and AI-driven solutions to clients. She brings a wealth of expertise, creativity, and a forward-thinking approach to every venture she undertakes.

https://behapsy.com/

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Michele Cosentino is the creative director behind Top Banana. Her designs are inspired by her childhood in Upstate New York. Top Banana celebrates the tennis enthusiast and inspires a personal best on and off the court. The design is reflective of a simpler time, yet the fabric is current. Top Banana uses premium performance fabrics created from recycled plastic waste. They offer stretch, moisture-wicking, UV protection, odor-resistance and breathability. Their products are manufactured in small quantities, locally in New York City’s garment district.

https://hellotopbanana.com/

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After a successful career, Tawnya used her 30 years in product marketing to create Quiet Culture, the first brand of luxury rest wear designed for relaxing at home but chic and versatile enough to be worn out and about. The result is a line of premium clothing that makes women feel beautiful with stylish comfort and a flattering fit. She knew her brand could do better than traditional pajamas, leggings, and jeans for what to wear when you want to get comfy! So, she designed a brand of effortless clothing that always looks put together, and feels amazing!  

https://quietculture.com/

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Sarah is an entrepreneur, wife and mother of two daughters that inspired her to create a unique, clean, minimalist skincare line as well as her Fertility Dreams Foundation. Driven by her own fertility struggles to have a family and her journey through motherhood, Sarah is on a heartfelt mission to share the wisdom and rich benefits of breast milk, which women have been producing since the beginning of time, while helping to support women on the bumpy road to fertility.

https://milkmadeskin.com/

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After learning to play pickleball, Lee Oesterling was looking for a stylish bag that contained all of the features that she wanted - and it wasn't out there. After talking her husband into taking a risk, she started Fresh Pickle designs in April of 2023 and they now have many pickleball-related items that appeal to their target customers - women of all ages who play Pickleball! Lee is a two-time cancer survivor and believes you are never too old to start something new - playing Pickleball or creating a business. 

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A botanical artist based in Savannah Georgia, Mary Margaret Monsees has a passion for a type of art she has termed “Preserved Botanicals” that uses dried flowers and resin epoxy. She created her business five years ago and is passionate about bringing the natural world into her client’s spaces.

Shop https://www.mstudiosav.com/

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A Southerner with a deep-rooted connection to Scotland, Scot Meacham Wood is renowned for his timeless design and magnetic personality.  An interior design firm and purveyors of luxurious textiles and wallpapers. Scot has become an interior design icon, showcasing commercial and residential projects across the United States and developing a captivating online presence.

Shop https://www.scotmeachamwoodhome.com/ 

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