Louise Roe is fashion journalist and television host turned entrepreneur who has recently launched Sharland England, an interiors collection with a nod to her great-grandmother.

Her new business is a culmination of all of Louise’s experiences and proof that success is never a straight line.

Find Louise (and us!) on Instagram: 

@louiseroe

@sharland_england

@whatweworepodcast 

@shopcapitol 

Or on the web: 

www.sharland-england.com

www.shop-capitol.com 

Claudia Mata is a former fashion editor turned entrepreneur — she changed careers after moving her family from New York to Marin County in California and going back to herbalism school. Now Claudia has created her own business, Vertly, a holistic skincare collection sourced locally from farmers in Marin County and batched each week.

Find Claudia (and us!) on Instagram: 

@vertlybalm

@whatweworepodcast 

@shopcapitol 

Or on the web: 

www.vertlybalm.com

www.shop-capitol.com 

Elizabeth von der Goltz is a widely-respected fashion industry leader who is setting the tone for future female leadership in the fashion industry. 

Elizabeth joins Laura from Harvard Business School where she is focusing on her next chapter of leadership before taking on a new role as Chief Fashion and Merchandising Officer of Farfetch and CEO of Browns.

Find Elizabeth (and us!) on Instagram: 

@elizabethvdg

@whatweworepodcast 

@shopcapitol 

Or on the web: 

www.intro.co/elizabethvdg

www.shop-capitol.com 

Francesca and Marina Moscone are the co-founders of their namesake brand, Marina Moscone.

As sisters and partners, they have worked together for six years to create a burgeoning family business.

This episode shines a light on their commitment to only producing what they believe in, Marina's unique aesthetic, and a collection that is destined for success due to the sisters' unique partnership full of trust, love, and mutual respect.

Find Francesca and Marina (and us!) on Instagram: 

@marinamoscone

@whatweworepodcast 

@shopcapitol 

Or on the web: 

www.marinamoscone.com

www.shop-capitol.com 

Wiggy Hindmarch, is the designer and vivacious personality behind her namesake brand, Wiggy Kit.

Wiggy shares many insights on her life from the confidence she found after having children to a turning point in her life after hearing the poem “the Dash.” 

Wiggy is an inspiration for living life on your own terms as she lives and runs her company between London and Harbour Island in the Bahamas... and most importantly, fully living into her own dash.

Find Wiggy (and us!) on Instagram: 

@wiggyhindmarchpersonal

@wiggykit

@whatweworepodcast 

@shopcapitol 

Or on the web: 

www.wiggykit.com

www.shop-capitol.com 

FROM THE ARCHIVE | From Season 1, we are re-airing this special episode featuring twin sisters Lizzie and Kathryn Fortunato who are celebrating 15 years in business this year.

This episode highlights their entrepreneurial path and commitment to each other that has led to this milestone.

Find Lizzie and Kathryn (and us!) on Instagram: 

@whatweworepodcast

@shop-capitol

@lfjewels

Or on the web: 

www.shop-capitol.com

www.https://lizziefortunato.com

Lyn Harris is a British nose who is the force behind Perfumer H. This episode is a fascinating look into the world of perfumery and what it takes to be an independent perfumer. From the intensive training to develop your palette to the extraction methods and materials, this episode takes a rare look behind the curtain at an acclaimed perfumer's life and work.

Find Lyn (and us!) on Instagram: 

@lynharristheperfumer

@perfumerhlondon

@whatweworepodcast 

@shopcapitol 

Or on the web: 

www.perfumerh.com

www.shop-capitol.com 

Sue Sartor is an inspiring force who started her namesake brand of joyful dresses at 47-years-old after focusing on raising her family.

This episode offers insights into Sue's entrepreneurial journey, her visioning practice, and her perspective on chasing your dream at any age.

Find Sue (and us!) on Instagram: 

@suesartor

@whatweworepodcast 

@shopcapitol 

Or on the web: 

www.suesartor.com

www.shop-capitol.com 

Yaser Shaw's family has been in the shawl business for over 200 years, and Yaser is leading this generation of the family business. On this episode, Yaser and Laura discuss the intricate art of shawl making with over 700 artisans across Kashmir.

From the shearing of the goats to the hand-weaving and embroidery, the process to create one shawl can take anywhere from three months to several years and remarkably, "not one drop of electricity is used."

Find Yaser (and us!) on Instagram: 

@yasershawtexiles

@whatweworepodcast 

@shopcapitol 

Or on the web: 

www.yasershaw.com

www.shop-capitol.com 

Marie Lichtenberg began her career as a fashion editor before chasing her dream to design a jewelry collection. In this meaningful conversation, Marie brings vulnerability and candor to share how sometimes the most painful moments lead to the best opportunities.

After hearing the powerful story of the turning point of her life, her jewelry will appear even more gorgeous and alive.

Find Marie (and us!) on Instagram: 

@marie.lichtenberg

@whatweworepodcast 

@shopcapitol 

Or on the web: 

www.marielichtenberg.com

www.shop-capitol.com