Georgia Anne and Mary Agnes, founders and owners of Grace and James Kids, an online destination for children’s clothing. You’ll discover their curated collection of custom designs the sisters create as well as pieces from complementary brands.  Shop at https://graceandjameskids.com

Meet Ashlyn Walters and Julie Pederson the mother-daughter team behind Southern Hospitality Co., an online shop for home decor, tabletop and paper goods with a preppy, classic, southern flair. Learn how these two started a stationery business out of their love for parties and the need for a creative outlet. 

Shop their online store at https://www.southernhospitalitycompany.com 

What started as a brick an dmortart store for classic, preppy decor pieces morphed into a brand! Line + Cleat makes classic social accessories designed by the husband and wife team of Collin and Amanda. Customers can shop a wide variety of Wine Totes, Tumblers, and Bar Boards on their website today. If you love the Preppy Podcast as much as I do, then you’re going to want to head over to their website today and purchase your very own Preppy Podcast x Line + Cleat Tumbler! Listen more to learn about Amanda and Collin’s journey. Learn more at https://www.lineandcleat.com. 

Heidi Ackley proves to us that fashion can come from anywhere, even Columbus Ohio. Being a mom can be a demanding job, and as then mother of four year old twins, Heidi took her  plain white woven shirt and paired it with some exciting fabric, and her business had begun. Learn more at https://www.pearlyvine.com

Officially launched in 2014 but inspired by a lifetime love of the beach, boats and fun in the sun!  Designer and founder Jamie Duffield spent her life on America’s best waterfront playgrounds, which have influenced the classic, timeless, comfortable and slightly nautical clothes you’ll find time and time again in Duffield Lane’s collections.  Shop the brand at https://duffieldlane.com

Amy Littleson is the influencer behind the blog Amy Believes in Pink. Amy shares her journey from being accepted to her favorite school the University of Richmond (after being waitlisted) to landing her dream job at Lilly Pulitzer and finally taking a leap and blogging full time. She aspires to live out, and inspire a positive and colorful life!  Learn more at https://www.amybelievesinpink.com 

Coton Colors by Laura Johnson is a celebratory brand taking cue from the lifestyle and interests of their Founding Artist and CEO, Laura Johnson and her family, including daughter Kyle who is also interview in this episode. They value the memories made by recognizing the little moments in life as the big ones. Their thoughtful, functional, and original designs and inspirational content celebrate those little moments with style. Shop their designs at https://coton-colors.com

Vera Stuart has cooked for many many individuals over the years, but one thing has remained, her legendary cooking. After graduating in 1974 from the University of Georgia with a degree in Home Economics Education, she first shared her love for cooking by teaching high school students culinary knowledge and the skills to be successful adults. When Vera became a mother, she brought her love of cooking home with her and this was where her catering business was born. To continue the company’s growth, she diversified into a multifaceted catering and mail-order business with national sales as well as her own show and book. Listen more to learn about Vera’s journey. Learn more at https://www.veryvera.com

Cynthia of Darling Down South has seen both sides of the country and struggled as to whether she was more Southern or Californian. After spending some time in Atlanta, Georgia Cynthia has discovered that she is a Southerner through and through. Due to her love of the southern states, Cynthia started Darling Down South in 2015, a blog  which provides readers with engaging storytelling and imagery to inspire their life, wherever they’re located with a little southern style. Learn more at https://www.darlingdownsouth.com/

The south and the people who live there are known very well for two things, their food and their entertainment skills, and Courtney Whitmore of PIZZAZZERIE is a pro at both. After graduating from Vanderbilt University with a bachelor's degree in both Communications + masters in Organizational Leadership, Courtney became a career counselor. She knew this wasn’t her true passion, and decided to follow her heart and start her business Pizzazzerie.com where she would be able to share entertaining inspiration and ideas with her readers. Now a published author, she utilizes her talent in entertaining and food styling to share daily party inspiration with her readers. Listen more to learn about Courtney’s journey. Learn more at https://pizzazzerie.com/