How'd She Do That?

Join us on October 1st for our HSDT x Renew Hometown Tour hosted by Emily Landers of How’d She Do That? and Grace Thweatt of Renew Devotionals. We are looking forward to a morning of shopping, brunch, and TWO encouraging panels filled with some of your favorite previous podcast guests and upcoming, as well as Dallas-based female founders. Sit back and listen to our panelists discuss both how to start a business or brand as well as how to build one. We are looking forward to seeing you all at Northwood Country Club on October 1st from 10 am to noon. https://www.howdshedothatpodcast.com/products/p/hometown-tour-ticket-1

Do you have your ticket to our Hometown Tour in Dallas on October 1st? We can't wait to see you there! Join us on October 1st for our HSDT x Renew Hometown Tour hosted by Emily Landers of How’d She Do That? and Grace Thweatt of Renew Devotionals. We are looking forward to a morning of shopping, brunch, and TWO encouraging panels filled with some of your favorite previous podcast guests and upcoming, as well as Dallas-based female founders. Sit back and listen to our panelists discuss both how to start a business or brand as well as how to build one. We are looking forward to seeing you all at Northwood Country Club on October 1st from 10 am to noon. https://www.howdshedothatpodcast.com/products/p/hometown-tour-ticket-1

In today's episode, we welcome Dallas native, Gresham Meek onto the podcast!  Like most young girls, Gresham grew up making friendship bracelets for her and her friends. However, her hobby quickly swelled to a passion and she began designing and creating jewelry to sell, holding her first trunk show in the 6th grade. Upon college graduation, Gresham dedicated herself to her craft and set out to turn her passion into a full-time job. Fast forward nine years later and hundreds of retailers internationally carry the Gresham brand and she has a flourishing e-commerce site bursting with colorful jewelry, home décor, art, clothing, and more. The collection has expanded to embrace her multi-faceted design talents, creating a lifestyle brand that is quintessentially Gresham – curated, effortless, and lively. The company, her namesake Gresham, continues to expand rapidly. She focuses on creating a team-oriented work environment based on kindness, creativity, and a cohesive work ethic. As CEO and Creative Director, Gresham believes joy to be contagious and a fundamental cornerstone for long-term success. As such, she plans to continue growing her business always placing this joy at the center and spreading kindness like confetti. We know you'll love today's episode!

Join us on October 1st for our HSDT x Renew Hometown Tour hosted by Emily Landers of How’d She Do That? and Grace Thweatt of Renew Devotionals. We are looking forward to a morning of shopping, brunch, and an encouraging ‘Back to The Basics’ panel filled with some of your favorite previous podcast guests and upcoming, as well as Dallas-based female founders. Sit back and listen to our panelists discuss the foundational pillars of their businesses as we stay focused through the Fall. We are looking forward to seeing you all at Northwood Country Club on October 1st from 10 am to noon. https://www.howdshedothatpodcast.com/products/p/hometown-tour-ticket-1

Today's guest, Cathleen Holloway, is the founder of Holloway Events. Cathleen’s passion for weddings began at an early age with her first Martha Stewart Weddings Magazine. Fifteen years later she started her career in the industry working for a couture boutique. Cathleen went on to work for a well renowned bridal designer as well as opening a couture salon alongside the founder of a national collective. She was already “the-go-to” for wedding questions from friends and family, but after planning her own wedding in 2018 the requests from friends to plan their events began flooding in. Between years of working with couture wedding gowns, her passion for interiors and living a curated lifestyle, her eye for detail is unmatched. Holloway Events hopes to help create weddings that kicks off the start of the rest of their clients lives; reflecting the couple’s lifestyle and aesthetic. You’ll love hearing more on today’s episode!

Today's guest, Liz Brunner is the CEO and founder of Brunner Communications and best-selling author of Dare to Own You: Taking Your Authenticity and Dreams Into Your Next Chapter, recommended on Forbes.  Leveraging more than 30 years of media and communications experience, expertise, and leadership, Brunner is sought by high-profile individuals and organizations to build meaningful reputations and powerful brand identities within their markets. She is also a frequent speaker at corporate conventions, as well as universities, including Emerson College. In February 2020, Liz launched her podcast, Live Your Best Life with Liz Brunner, where she shares stories of recreation. All of her guests have taken their life experiences, the good and the bad, the successes and even the failures, and used that knowledge to not only create their “next chapters,” but to inspire others as well. We know listeners will enjoy getting to know Liz in today's episode!

Today's guest, Madison Snider is the Founder of the finer jewelry brand, Fewer Finer. After a few years of dreaming up ideas for beautiful, wearable, symbolic pieces, Madison launched Fewer Finer in 2018. The brand was created around the idea that there’s an emotional component to those pieces of jewelry you choose to invest in—with time and love they become a staple part of who you are. Madison holds her jewelry to an extremely high standard, creating quality pieces that you’ll fall even more in love with as time goes on. Today, Fewer Finer is elevating the industry by bringing that sentimental value and quality craftsmanship to every piece of jewelry. We know guests will enjoy listening to Madison's story from the early days of her career to her current entrepreneurial ventures and love of jewelry. We are grateful to Heirloom Palm Beach for their support of today's episode. Be sure to check them out!

Today's guests are identical twin sisters, Beth Dye and Kate Hawken. The founders of Maxwell and Geraldine are living on opposite coasts of the U.S. and love to talk every day - especially while brainstorming the perfect dress.  A few years ago, Beth and Kate started dreaming about making chic, beautiful dresses that were missing from their closets. You know those hard-to-find, easy-to-wear styles that add instant polish? When you find one, it’s like winning the wardrobe lottery. You hold on to it for years and reach for it again and again. They wanted more of them, and they thought we might too. The ladies started with a secret weapon -- stretch smocking -- which flatters every figure. The forgiving, gathered fabric sits on top of your skin and smooths your curves for a perfect fit. They sourced 100% opaque cotton for a crisp look and designed each dress with a pop of color to add some joy to your wardrobe.  In this episode, you'll hear about the early years of their careers and how all things Maxwell and Geraldine came to be! It's a conversation we know you'll enjoy!

Welcome to our 'Summer Nights' Series sponsored by Liza Pruitt! We have loved sharing some of Liza's favorite artist's summer memories throughout the month of August and how those moments inspire the art they create now! This week our group show went LIVE on LizaPruitt.com!  Today's guest, Brooke Lancaster is a Georgia-based fine artist. Brooke made the decision to pursue painting full-time in March 2020. It has given her the freedom to spend more time with her family as well as create when inspiration strikes. In Brooke’s recent clotheslines you can see her fascination with highlights and shadows. The infinite possibilities of clothing and memorable items give her a sense of nostalgia and the process of hanging clothes to dry reminds Brooke that there are no limits to what tomorrow may bring when painting artwork. In a studio that is a constant mess, Brooke enjoys bringing order to her canvases. She finds peace and purpose in the balance. Listeners will love getting to know Brooke in today's episode and hearing more about her journey. We hope you enjoy our final installment of our 'Summer Nights' Series sponsored by Liza Pruitt!

In today's episode, we welcome Addie Sellers, founder of Ruth & Ralph onto the show! As a new mom, Addie fell in love with classic hand-smocked clothing. After designing her own smocked pieces for her daughter, she partnered with a manufacturer out of El Salvador who shares her same ethical standards and attention to detail. Addie's goal is to create soft, functional, and beautiful smocked outfits that your little one can live in! Based out of Fort Worth, Texas, you can find unique and timeless styles at Ruth and Ralph.  Addie has been a great support to HSDT and we're thrilled to share her story with our listeners today! Thank you, Caroline Bramlett, of LCB Style for making this episode possible through your sponsorship! Be sure to check her out!