In this episode of Style and Soul, Jenny Livits sits down with renowned jewelry designer Moritz Glik to uncover the remarkable journey from shoemaking in Brazil to becoming one of the most recognizable names in fine jewelry. Known for his iconic kaleidoscope shaker designs, Moritz shares how a chance delivery led him into the jewelry world, the struggles and triumphs of building a brand from scratch in New York, and the inspiration behind his playful, movement-filled creations.

From spray-painting prototypes on his East Village rooftop to opening his Soho showroom, Moritz's story is one of resilience, craftsmanship, and passion. He opens up about being self-taught, the discipline behind his creative process, and the joy of seeing his pieces bring smiles to collectors worldwide.

Whether you're a jewelry lover, a creative entrepreneur, or someone seeking inspiration to follow your instincts, this conversation offers wisdom, humor, and soul.

In this inspiring episode of Style and Soul, Jenny Livits sits down with Bridget King, founder of Bridget King Fine Jewelry, to uncover the remarkable journey from college student to celebrated fine jewelry designer.

Bridget opens up about her early hustle selling handmade jewelry, her shift from fashion design to fine jewelry, and how she built a 22-year brand that blends personal meaning and timeless elegance. From navigating business challenges to balancing motherhood and entrepreneurship, Bridget shares honest reflections on how she's built a life and a business with both style and soul.

In this episode of the Style and Soul Podcast, Jenny Livits sits down with Sig Ward, the visionary behind Sig Ward Jewelry. Once an acupuncturist and healer, Sig shares the deeply personal journey that led her from energy work to jewelry design after a life-altering event.

What began as a passion project evolved into a soulful brand rooted in meaning, healing, and empowerment. Discover how her designs are more than adornments...they're intentional, symbolic pieces meant to be worn daily, layered freely, and cherished deeply. From talismans and manifestation to restyling heirloom jewelry, Sig reveals what it takes to build a brand with depth in a saturated industry.

Topics of discussion:

-How trauma sparked a creative transformation

-The energetic power of gemstones

-Why meaningful jewelry is the new luxury

-How to build a timeless brand without formal training

-Restyling: the future of legacy jewelry Whether you're a jewelry lover, creative entrepreneur, or simply someone seeking inspiration this episode will leave you full of style and soul.

Shop Sig Ward Jewelry at Pink Lagoon in Solana Beach or www.SigWardJewelry.com

Ali Heitz worked with her mother, Kerri Rosenthal who is an artist/designer. Together they have built a lifestyle brand based off her work on original canvas. Ali is a Breast Cancer survivor/thriver at 31 and has some really cool upcoming collaborations to celebrate survivorship, women and mother/daughter relationships this year.

She lives in Santa Monica with her boyfriend who she met during treatment and she runs the west coast wholesale business from there! For fun, Ali loves to take road trips, work out classes and cook!

@heitzali @kerri.rosenthal @pinklagoon

Katharine Story has 25+ years as a fashion designer and boutique owner - an OG of upcycling and reworking vintage. She just received certification as a sustainable fashion designer with the world sustainable org in Milan. She showed at Milan fashion week in October 2023, Eco elegance and Ethical Couture. She has several different collections - this one is in the forfront at the moment with so much attention on sustainability.

You can find her store in Laguna Beach, CA and visit her on instagram and online.

www.katharinestory.com

@katharinestoryofficial

Vice Versa was founded by Sophie Thoerner, creative director and designer, Hannah Traulsen, head of production and sourcing. The pair has a combined 20 years of experience in every corner of the jewelry industry. Vice Versa skillfully designs fine jewelry that can be styled a number of ways to fit any occasion. The jewelry is meticulously crafted in 14 karat gold and natural diamonds. Vice Versa partners with skilled artisans in New York City and Los Angeles to fabricate each of their unique silhouettes.

Vice Versa jewelry is not just an accessory; it's a statement of individuality, a symbol of enduring style crafted with passion and dedication. We take pride in designing jewelry that transcends special occasions, aspiring to be an integral part of the wearer's everyday life. Our brand is a celebration of modular jewelry, a testament to its transformative and evolving nature when embraced by the wearer.

This epidose is brought to you by Pink Lagoon. Shop www.pinklagoon.com and enter code STYLEANDSOUL to receive 15% off your first purchase. Thank you for listening to the show.

@viceversajewelry Viceversajewelry.com

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Women's ready to wear made in downtown LA since 1999 was Loyd Ford designed by Franck Ford and Stefan Loyd. What started as an early upcicle brand with a noticeable museum show at the copper Hewitt in NYC and a long list of pop / rock stars and custom dressing celebrities moved into a ready to wear unique brand with focus point on effortless elegance and always the California cool look. Never too serious but always ready to shine!

https://loydford.com @loyd.ford

Lindsey Bernay is a stylist, speaker, and author with over two decades of experience in luxury fashion. She helps people uncover their power through living and dressing on purpose, combining high-end fashion with everyday practicality to boost confidence. Transforming wardrobes and minds is her passion. Her book, "You Can't Leave the House Naked", helps readers to live and dress with intention.

"It's time to embrace your style and express yourself authentically, I'm here to inspire and uplift you on your journey."

-Lindsey Bernay

Check out her book "You can't leave the house naked"

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Welcome to the podcast! I'm Tamara Renee, a dedicated advocate for natural health and beauty. With over 30 years of experience, I specialize in harnessing the power of proper fuel and fascia restoration to unlock whole-body health and radiant beauty. Join me as we explore personalized approaches to health, empowering you to always love the skin you live in. Let's embark on this transformative journey together!

Tamara is offering our listeners a code stylesoul15 for 15% off your experiences at her beautiful place in La Jolla, CA or for virtual consultations. 

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