Story + Rain Talks

Always Busy. As an actor, social media influencer, New York Times best selling author, one time talk show host, and newly anointed podcast host, one thing is for certain: Busy Philipps is ALWAYS busy. Brilliantly cast as a 90’s girl group member, Philipps’ latest project is Girls5eva, a Peacock comedy from Tina Fey, Robert Carlock and Meredith Scardino. The Hollywood veteran (though it perpetually feels like she’s the new girl in town, has been at it for 20 plus years. With noted roles in Judd Apatow’s cult favorite, Freaks + Geeks, to her part on Dawson’s Creek, and her beloved character Laurie on Cougar Town, Busy brings her je nais sais quoi to the entertainment industry---that special sauce that is, well, strictly Busy. She’s cut from her own cloth as they say, and fearless at that. Tackling her own talk show, writing a book, launching a podcast, open and honest always---Busy Philipps makes sure her voice is heard. Listen in and catch the uncontainable enthusiasm as we discuss her career, relationships, experiences to learn from, and more--- including the things this influencer loves to love, and that you can discover and shop here:1. This Will Only Hurt a Little by Busy Philipps https://rstyle.me/+_G-YIqnLkQICgGI1ME7S3Q2. Charm 18K Gold Charm by Irene Neuwirth https://ireneneuwirth.com/products/one-of-a-kind-pet-portrait-charm-rainbow-moonstone-frame-18k-gold_pos=6&_sid=b6cb2da97&_ss=r&variant=311249872486923. Mini Turquoise Inlay Heart by Jennifer Meyer https://rstyle.me/+h7d-jIdTm4ur291-pDJ3lQ4. Baby Natasha Hoops by Jennifer Fisher https://rstyle.me/+1pCnG2a9V0lFVQ0dzIY4_Q5. Small Etched Locket by Sarah Hendler https://www.sarahhendler.com/collections/estate-jewelry/products/small-etched-locket6. Amethyst Ultimate Guardian Pendant Gold Necklace by Rock + Raw https://rockandrawjewellery.com/collections/all-guardian-pendants/products/amethyst-mini-guardian-pendant-gold7. Matte Liquid Lip in Brazen by Flesh Beauty https://www.fleshbeauty.com/products/proud-flesh-matte-liquid-lip?_pos=1&_sid=27fcd73fa&_ss=r&variant=225329182475068. Adult Mask in Duchess Blue Seersucker by Royal Jelly Harlem https://royaljellyharlem.com/collections/adults-kids-masks/products/adult-mask-in-blue-seersucker9. Satin Mask in Lilac by Epona Valley https://www.eponavalley.com/collections/masks/products/ev-satin-mask10. Leopard Face Mask and Headband Bundle by Lele Sadoughi https://shrsl.com/2k7an11. Set Of 3 Pastel Face Masks by Lele Sadoughi https://shrsl.com/2k1ke12. Weekend Oversized Hoodie by Aerie https://rstyle.me/+B9PRR6JMNYyxjLJL81pKeA13. Weekend Jogger by Aerie https://rstyle.me/+R2ivYCBR9rmulT0Rhh3tdQ

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Inspiring Creativity And Taking Action. Some would say she was, or is, a quiet storm. The OG of celebrity DJ’s made her mark on the music, nightlife, and fashion scenes. Beverly has model good looks, an elegant demeanor, vast knowledge of songs and artists, and---of course—major talent on the turntables. When she began her career as a DJ, she was opening up for other DJ’s early each evening; nobody came to the club early, so she was doing everyone a favor. Those initial “favors” turned into massive high profile gigs that brought her a huge following and much success. But in 2006, few saw it coming when she created Black Girls Rock! to counter the misrepresentation, marginalization and objectification of women of color in media, and to help lift the systemic barriers to success in place for women of color. The global women’s empowerment movement pulls in over 22 billion media impressions through their highly anticipated yearly televised Black Girls Rock! Award show, has over 2 million social media followers, and countless high profile celebrity supporters. On this episode of the podcast, we go back to Beverly's roots, discuss how she’s able to maintain her authenticity while letting herself grow as a person and in her work, why she loves not being put in a box and being able to do many different things, the obstacles that racism has put in front of her, her biggest event and career moments, how Black Girls Rock! has evolved and will continue to evolve, our favorite topic---creativity, what she’s focusing on these days both personally and professionally, and her favorite items from lipstick to songs, that you can discover and shop here:1. Fenty Beauty Stunna Lip Paint Longwear Fluid Lip Colorhttps://rstyle.me/+LvMNDKnZY_A979Gw-e_5qQ2. Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Peel Padshttps://rstyle.me/+VT6G-rQbRLufcREHM8B_0A3. Changes feat. Talent by 2Pac https://rstyle.me/+-S6TQRJxtOPv1JmXgEtZCg4. Dear Summer feat. JAY-Z by Memphis Bleek https://rstyle.me/+kcDTnm5_aOpRx5k2vuPBiQ5. Insecure https://rstyle.me/+qfhHNPauIcctvt92E8tUmA6. The Walking Dead https://rstyle.me/+eGdyVr6FULWxcPsG7IyQMQ

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Flowers And Fashion. When asked about the connection between her former life in fashion and her current life as an entrepreneur in the flower industry, Whitney Bromberg Hawkings says she was always drawn to beauty. After spending many years behind the scenes at Gucci and at Tom Ford, Whitney did what many smart entrepreneurs-in-the-making do: she set out to solve a problem. Hitting wholesale flower markets each morning before work in her stilettos, Whitney sensed a gap in what were the current flower delivery offerings, and found a way to find what she needed. Her experience in fashion meant she was exposed to dramatically oversized, single-flower arrangements that were beautiful, and she wanted to bring that fashion designer aesthetic along with a convenient process for delivery to the masses. FlowerBx was born. On this podcast, we discuss the shift in Whitney’s career, the similarities and differences of her work then and now, how failure is an essential part of learning, working in a warehouse and working on glamorous events, being a global business, flower arranging tips, her most unusual requests, and more. And we end with a really great lightning round of her favorite things including an item from Flowerbx that is an absolute must-have for tabletop flower décor, that you can shop here:1. Bailey Bud Vase Collection by Flower Bx https://rstyle.me/+yZqqWUIDSL6rtZ6qG2Di0A2. Barbara Sturm Face cream https://rstyle.me/+SF2sBQsmrjZN9hMcN6Lw9Q3. Barbara Sturm Glow drops https://rstyle.me/+SYA9Ct4bZVRDsnUfGpkqlA4. Barbara Sturm Sun drops https://rstyle.me/+pwq19yQ1LLi9l2_E7hL3eQ5. Barbara Sturm Serum Discovery Set https://rstyle.me/+txBh9L-Odtbm26KlFUuOzA6. That Will Never Work by Marc Randolph https://rstyle.me/+q4z8tSKUR3leDPPdXz1vJg7. Reverence Aromatique Hand Wash by Aēsop https://rstyle.me/+vhDZSzft4KqbE_GlyhmSjQ8. Resurrection Aromatique Hand Wash by Aēsop https://rstyle.me/+pa_BrV7dVnxfmfnZ_vHcOg9. I May Destroy You on HBO https://rstyle.me/+syl46t2r1BSVCZfCr2WreQ

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Dove Conquers All. You might think Dove Cameron is the typical American child star birthed by the world of Disney. She’s not. The actress and singer might’ve even reset the perception and “mold” in terms of what people have come to expect. This podcast features a very honest and real discussion with the star that, amongst other things, sheds intimate light on what it was like starting in the entertainment industry at a very young age, and working with that powerhouse brand---and all that it comes with----for better or worse. Dove is a true creative. She was raised that way, and a lot of her open mindedness is due to the creative freedom she’s exercised since she was a very young girl. She’s experienced some personal tragedies and deep wounding, has been vocal about that, and her mental health, and we talk about where she is today and what she’s learning. Recently, Dove spent time protesting on behalf of racial equality. We discuss her experience, and how seeing people standing up for what’s right was “calming” to her. Being a multi-talent, an actor and also a singer, we talk about the differences in working within each craft. You’ll hear what it was like working on a recent UK stage production, which actors she admires, and we get really specific about her goals and the importance of expressing herself honestly. And also, working so much that it allows her to discover new levels of herself. We get into body image, the big subject of social media and her over 30 million followers on Instagram. Here, you'll get to know Dove and her unique perspective on life and its many facets. We talk boyfriends, best friends, and a ton of her favorite things including her perfect summer day, favorite vacation, how she views her style and others that you can shop here:1. Dove Cameron Curated Playlist for Story + Rain https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2DIfLMb7Wm9Z4u6lMTnz7X?si=8u9eOiydRyudwt9-teJcVA2. Jo Malone London Candles https://rstyle.me/+e_SepdM8yyfT9ACodBctiQ3. Diptyque Candles https://rstyle.me/+rk_OxJ6j5qc8jH7vl1-Ofw4. Shells and White Cheddar Macaroni and Cheese by Annie's https://rstyle.me/+YZV3bjsBFN-qgPuXlGtLbw5. Jadon 8-Eye Leather Platform Boot by Dr. Martens https://rstyle.me/+kAH6JblOzZt8icv7iI1waw6. KUSH High Volume Mascara by MILK Makeup https://rstyle.me/+tmDP8dT5nEPmw0kw9ACvwQ7. Jojoba Oil by 365 Everyday Valuehttps://rstyle.me/+gulECSdRRgdn7czJlrzHXA8. White Roseshttps://rstyle.me/+H6yTgf0-_vQSgV5TuqT5gw9. Dead to Me by Liz Feldman https://www.netflix.com/title/8021970710. High Fidelity by Nick Hornby https://rstyle.me/+pQVpdZj2z5w7CNlvg_CWuA11. Suffragette by Sarah Gavron https://rstyle.me/+RGqBr0gwjx7vujwGdQCdTw

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Success In Authenticity. Bobbi Brown is a beauty industry titan, world famous makeup artist, best-selling author, sought-after speaker, and as she likes to say, “serial entrepreneur”. As a professional makeup artist, Bobbi changed the cosmetics business when created 10 simple lipsticks that evolved into a global beauty empire. After leaving her billion-dollar company Bobbi Brown Cosmetics in October 2016, she launched Beauty Evolution, and what some people may not know is that she became certified as a health coach. Bobbi has a series on Masterclass where viewers can learn all about technical makeup application as well as her views on business, being an entrepreneur, and building a brand. Evolution 18 is Bobbi’s beyond-comprehensive line of supplements for beauty and wellness designed to support an everyday lifestyle, based on her core philosophy: "the better you take care of yourself on the inside, the better you will look on the outside". She’s also reimagined the George Hotel alongside her husband, and on this podcast, we talk about why. This is a deep-dive podcast with inspirational Bobbi. Listen in as we discuss all things entrepreneurship, one of her favorite fashion moments, what it is that has made her an out-of-the-box thinker, being a boss, how her creativity has evolved over the years, her goals for the Justbobbi website, her exciting line of supplements, beauty and social media today, what she's watching, and a whole boatload of her tastemaker favorites that you can discover and shop here:1. The Evolution 18 Shop on StoryAndRain.com: read + shop the story.https://storyandrain.com/article/beauty-brand-shops-evolution-182. Bobbi's Evolution 18 favorite: Beauty Debloat Tea by Evolution_18 https://rstyle.me/+2YSWp2NoWCddeTyiZOYaog3. Bobbi's Evolution 18 favorite: Chill 10MG CBD Gummyhttps://chillbyevolution18.com/4. Bobbi's Evolution 18 favorite: Relaxing Vanillahttps://evolution18.com/products/relaxing-vanilla-collagen-powder5. Bobbi's Evolution 18 favorite: Energizing Chocolatehttps://evolution18.com/products/energizing-chocolate-protein-powder6. The George Signature Candle https://www.justbobbi.com/curated/category/the-george7. Magnetic Brush Set By Ruby Hammerhttps://rstyle.me/+YWie57ecD7flj3NhYf7uaQ8. Cristalle Eau de Parfum Spray by Chanel https://rstyle.me/+xLpob0y8bcfOJ4Z4snyyMA9. Neroli Essential Oil by Sun Essential Oils https://rstyle.me/+vgY8KpuzdLNiw324NpI0pQ10. Patchouli Essential Oil by Sun Essential Oils https://rstyle.me/+W7m_WwEA9gATMIKzOQYjFg11. Grapefruit Essential Oil by Sun Essential Oils https://rstyle.me/+K77LpE4cRLgltVkHRmGZzQ12. Mattress by Casper https://casper.com/mattresses/casper-original/13. Sheets by Casper https://casper.com/bedding/sheets/cotton/buy/14. Palm Springs directed by Max Barbakow https://www.hulu.com/movie/palm-springs-f70dfd4d-dbfb-46b8-abb3-136c841bba11&cmp=13289&utm_source=google&utm_medium=SEM&utm_campaign=CM_SEM_PalmSprings&utm_term=+palm%20+springs%20+online&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIpDMu7qT6wIVE26GCh0jYgPjEAAYASAAEgKt_fD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds15. The High Note directed by Nisha Ganatra https://rstyle.me/+mVUxyTM3RVHeEBf-1Xj3Lw16. Magnetic Brush Set by Ruby Hammer https://rstyle.me/+YWie57ecD7flj3NhYf7uaQ

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Celebrity Style. It’s true that Ashley Streicher is one of the most sought-after hair stylists in the industry, and she’s also a beauty entrepreneur. Ashley helps to run beauty business, Striiike, with her 2 sisters, who are brow and makeup pros, respectively. The business was born out of pure demand: everyone loved the effortless collaboration and communication the women brought to their work as a team. Striike not only provides a full service beauty experience, it also has an expert curation of the products each of them love---and we love them too. As a freelance celebrity hairstylist, the modern looks that Ashley creates are nothing short of coveted. Her light-handed approach to hair, love of braids, embracing of natural hair texture and simply put, chic taste, is what clients adore and has them coming back for more. She creates of-the-moment looks that have laid back, cool-girl appeal. She recently hit a career milestone when she joined forces with forward-thinking haircare brand R+Co, where she’ll focus on content, education, and product-ideation, working alongside powerhouse co-founding members Garren, Thom Priano, and Howard McLaren. Having learned so much from clients’ opinions on scent over the years, Ashley’s particularly proud to have designed a specific scent for her R + Co products. Using her signature light-handed touch, she created a scent that’s unisex and smells divine. Listen in to hear Ashley share the completely unexpected way she first made contact with the beauty industry, discuss working with her sisters, learn why she’s been able to build the following she has, and hear about her hair philosophy and the detailed way she connects with clients to give them exactly what they need. We talk trends, being a tomboy as a kid, how nature affects her creativity, her favorite hair for red carpet and formal looks, and a lot of her great tastemaker picks that you can shop here:1. The Striiike Online Shophttps://www.shopstriiike.com/2. Dreamhouse Cold Pressed Watermelon Wave Spray by R+Co x Ashley Streicher https://rstyle.me/+FQm6aIJx6a4FlY6tLaN6pw3. SUN CATCHER Power C Boosting Leave-In Conditioner by R+Co x Ashley Streicher https://rstyle.me/+pTWm2MqUOEyqDT2a5Oly3Q4. Total Hydration 100% Natural Lip Balm by Chapstick https://rstyle.me/+bAGYe5HG2D-UbRkv4PD-7A5. Healing Balm by Doctor Rogers Restore https://rstyle.me/+3W6lZzx00YXS8dg5ayNoGQ6. Love Life on HBO Max https://www.hbomax.com/series/urn:hbo:series:GXrxUzQ5VqrGGtAEAAAAds

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A Career To Covet. Lisa Benson has a job many would want. The kind of job that begs the question “how did you get to do this?” As a Vice President at IMG Models, she’s a woman responsible for the fruitful careers of many, including supermodels Chrissy Teigen, Lily Aldridge, Chanel Iman, Hilary Rhoda, and more. She enjoys building her models into brands, and appreciates when they come to her with a holistic approach to the job. Lisa’s story is inspiring, and it’s a story of how dedication, loyalty, passion and hard work can get you very far. She started her career at IMG as receptionist, mastering the company’s buzzing switchboard, where every call was an important one, before being promoted to (now, company President) Ivan Bart’s assistant---a job she was simply determined to have. Lisa combines creativity, a business instinct, and a generous 24-7 approach to her work. She knows she’s able to do it well if she’s truly there for the models she represents, and many of them count her as not a trusted source that will help develop their career, but as a friend. We get into all the details of the work that she does, and her scrappy entry into the business. We discuss the skills needed, how she manages the innate pressure her job will bring, how social media plays a huge part in a model’s career, dealing with difficult people, diversity in the industry, the industry’s most sought-after jobs, her own favorite deals to work on, and how her industry will change for the future. We finish with the big question: what she’s looking forward to in the future. And of course we tapped her for a lightning round of favorites, including what she’s watching and reading, that you can shop here:1. Benefiance WrinkleResist24 Pure Retinol Express Smoothing Eye Mask by Shiseido https://rstyle.me/+mKEKd80xT-pTTSpdH039pw2. Rouge à Lèvres Satin Lipstick by Gucci https://rstyle.me/+xoasbiDBB4l_L1czeCMlKQ. 3. White Fragility by Robin DiAngelo and Michael Eric Dyson https://rstyle.me/+sVZ_dQKJI3Gplus8sWxs3w4. Dare to Lead: Brave Work. Tough Conversations. Whole Hearts. by Brené Brown https://rstyle.me/+SA9otJVnzc983OWOndewPw5. The Power of Vulnerability by Brené Brown https://rstyle.me/+Lksz4VNkP4WMM2FjcglfNg6. Hollywood https://www.netflix.com/title/81088617?source=357. Ozark https://www.netflix.com/title/80117552

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Game Time. It’s game time for English-Caribbean actress Nathalie Emmanuel.Our July 2020 cover star steps into the leading-lady spotlight opposite Kevin Hart, in Quibi’s 10 episode action parody-comedy, Die Hart. Nathalie also has leading lady status in Hulu’s film-to-series reboot of Four Weddings And A Funeral, starring as Maya, on Mindy Kaling’s stylish production. She’s long enjoyed success as a TV actress in the UK and in the US, playing an important and cherished character on cult favorite, Game Of Thrones…a role that got the ball rolling on what will be her long and thriving career. And then there's her role in now 3 fan-favorite Fast + Furious films, that keep fans wanting to see more. Nathalie is talented, beautiful and has an incredibly thoughtful approach to all her pursuits in life. She’s got range, and she’s open minded about the types of roles she hopes to take on. On this podcast we discuss what’s next for her. We go in depth about the techniques she uses to prepare herself for her work, get specific about the impact her Games Of Thrones character made on many (including a controversial goodbye), her relationships with her co-stars, the effect that what she wears has on her, both personally and professionally. We talk about her being a woman of color in entertainment, her thoughts on being a vegan, what she’s watching, what she’s reading, and a lot more of her favorite things + projects that you can discover and shop here: 1. Die Hart https://quibi.com/shows/die-hart-6402. Game of Thrones: The Complete Seasons 1-8 https://rstyle.me/+LXTgUtwuHn-3Hu6D9M1YRw 3. The Fate of the Furious https://rstyle.me/+7OxQVlBSGrLasmKCxV0Evg4. Furious 7 https://rstyle.me/+s4-llpOkbTs-U-ADpszddw5. Holly Slept Over https://rstyle.me/+a12jOZGzlugx7q0MYvPtjg6. Four Weddings and a Funeral https://www.hulu.com/series/four-weddings-and-a-funeral-2e17b3b3-cadf-41ee-b8a2-59fe64c17f67?&cmp=11151&utm_source=google&utm_medium=SEM&utm_campaign=CM_SEM_Four%20Weddings%20and%20a%20Funeral&utm_term=four%20weddings%20and%20a%20funeral%20hulu&ds_rl=1251123&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI3YnQjfLP6gIV7wiICR1G_gxSEAAYASAAEgI4HvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds7. Natives: Race and Class in the Ruins of Empire by Akala https://rstyle.me/+cfbF1rLnKI59NdOhDyG-TA8. The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air https://rstyle.me/+CzupXrhcpkpBpUhF89C4Gw9. Love and Basketball https://rstyle.me/+uTo3QaJwKEzat_ZX_YO3Aw10. Dreamgirls https://rstyle.me/+ZsGadDxie5AGYYu1Tlg7MQ11. Brown Sugar https://rstyle.me/+-StLoA5AOCSCYQLbRsIeIQ12. The Parent Trap https://rstyle.me/+XfpT_N4V8ACgFtb0Qe2I4Q13. Puremove Bra by Reebok https://rstyle.me/+6FfUIj8PwNC9N7tlOI6_lQ14. Sugar Lip Balm Sunscreen SPF 15 by Fresh https://rstyle.me/+iPHoCk1-cnox5szN0WCyGg

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Diving In. Story + Rain cover model Lauren Layne grew up in Joplin Missouri, was discovered at an amusement park when she was 9 years old, and made her way to New York City, in a classic model-gets-discovered story. An internationally sought-after model with soulful eyes and all American brunette looks, Lauren is a go-to for brands like Ralph Lauren. But she didn’t allow her enviable career to stop there. Armed with her intimate knowledge of fit and construction, Lauren became an entrepreneur in 2018, and launched Lauren Layne Swim, a luxury swimwear brand inspired by Sports Illustrated Swimsuit issue tear sheets from the 80’s that she culled from a collection of back issues found on Etsy. The collection boasts a beach-to-bar versatility, a forward-thinking, fresh take on swimwear that we love, and her pieces pair perfectly with clothing found in one’s closet. We sat down with Lauren to talk about how being given a sewing machine by her grandmother at age 13 would eventually change her career path, how she weathered her hometown classmates’ response to her new model status, why she chose New York over LA, her most memorable modeling assignments, building her brand, and more, including her tastemaker favorites that you can shop here:1. Lauren Layne Swimhttps://laurenlayneswim.com/collections2. Red Oaks by Joe Gangemi and Gregory Jacobshttps://rstyle.me/+BUywbKN3t8X2eth-8OHpjA3. Elements Water Candle by Tom Dixon https://rstyle.me/+J28czyMUlUU9N4DxpWWmLQ4. Denim by Frame https://rstyle.me/+FslJcaaFSdS-umHwXIqblw5. Sì Eau de Parfum by Armani Beauty https://rstyle.me/+AC3V2JCb05TgDXeudbo7gg6.The Blue Cocoon by May Lindstorm https://rstyle.me/+ltklKqQvBGa9o-Q1uY5G0g7. Super Active Complete Correction Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 50 by Chanel https://rstyle.me/+bPUOs289-YnsdUVgfBLgeQ8. Sun Drops SPF 50 by Dr. Barbara Sturmhttps://rstyle.me/+MRMedsQ37RuFMmEZMUa1UA

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The Modern Male Designer. Shane Ward grew up in Detroit, one half of a set of identical twins, and one of seven siblings. By his own account, those streets where he learned to play football were dangerous, but it was there that he gained confidence stemming from a talent for the sport. While caddying for a local golf course in high school, Shane was exposed to all sorts of people and acquired an entirely new set of skills…people skills. After attending and graduating from the University Of Michigan, Shane found himself in Portland, Oregon designing some pretty impressive sneakers for Adidas, where more self-discovery was uncovered. He learned for the first time in his life to appreciate the great outdoors, and still does to this day. Shane went on to design shoes both in-house and freelance for big brands like Puma, Converse, Fila, Rockport, and so many more. He also co- founded, helmed, and designed for DETNY by Shane & Shawn, the men's and women’s shoe collection he created with his twin brother. The line was sold in large stores like Macy's and they opened a stand-alone boutique in the heart of New York’s Nolita. Discovery continues for the true-blue creative. He’s begun painting again, and his large-scale pieces combine his appreciation for both the sneakers that inspire him and elements of nature. Today, Shane is creative director for G111 Apparel Group, in charge of footwear for DNKY men’s, the heritage brand, Bass, and others. Story + Rain founder Tamara has known Shane for a very long time and this podcast reflects that. Shane tells his life story, gets into his career’s trajectory, discusses the things that inspire him, how he sets the scene for creative flow, and brings us into his world of the modern male shoe designer with an extraordinarily unique perspective. Shop Shane's favorite things here:1. Men’s Larson 90s Weejuns by G.H. BASS & CO. https://rstyle.me/+G8_ezw21VpaPJ017OT6yhQ2. Women’s Lillian Bow Weejuns by G.H. BASS & CO https://rstyle.me/+Q_Y3WIMk4SpzrTq_Le0QGQ3. Stone Diffuser by Vitruvi https://rstyle.me/+S_2j_-Gj3bRQdsFXz02EmA4. Organic Rosemary Essential Oil by Vitruvi https://rstyle.me/+58zmZANKpatFdsajNlTqrA5. The Miracle Morning by Hal Elrodhttps://rstyle.me/+_9IMrRmH4bJodgR-NccfNA6. The Complete Short Stories of Ernest Hemingway https://rstyle.me/+wRv6z0wcCgDl7F62TmggWw7. Facial Fuel Energizing Scrub by Kiehl’s https://rstyle.me/+qVbTNV0FV1-2V6pNjie87g8. Age Defender Dual-Action Exfoliating Cleanser by Kiehl’s https://rstyle.me/+ioEZXL-6UEA5-QgxF385Ig9. Jojo Rabbit by Taika Waititi https://rstyle.me/+6iC5MPc-zRHDpBLv1BWS0w10. Knives Out by Rian Johnson https://rstyle.me/+5RS7t7kcyd2vla3seWgKRQ11. Black-ish https://rstyle.me/+fLDG016vtOjSzAUAMEAkcA

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