How'd She Do That?

On this episode of How'd She Do That? Emily welcomes Sabrina Chazen, blogger formerly known as Sample Size 16. Many of you may recognize Sabrina from her social media as she seeks to share her favorite plus-size fast fashion finds with many. Sabrina received a degree in political science from Chapman University in 2009 and upon graduating married her husband and began teaching swim lessons while looking for a job in Los Angeles. In the early years of her blog, Sample Size 16, Sabrina was an executive assistant who then worked at Exclusive Artists, an agency that represents celebrity hairstylists, makeup artists, wardrobe stylists, photographers, and more. Since then Sabrina launched her eye-catching Same Style, Different Size campaign in which she shows how women can be confident in whatever body they’re in. Sabrina helps you find fast fashion focusing on the idea that you can wear the same styles in any size! She loves sharing plus size tips, lifestyle, decor, and giggles! We know you're going to love getting to know Sabrina throughout this episode... one you'll want to share with a friend!

In today's episode, Emily takes some time to share her BIG dreams for HSDT! Emily gives the inside scoop on her upcoming move, how you can continue to support the podcast, and encourage listeners to think about their BIG dreams. This is another fun and quick listen you’re sure to enjoy! What is your BIG dream? Emily opens up the conversation today by sharing what she is dreaming up. We look forward to hearing your thoughts! Lastly, the best gift you could give us this weekend would be sharing this episode with a friend, on social media, and leaving us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts. Enjoy!

On today's episode of How'd She Do That? host Emily Landers welcomes Jennie Monness onto the podcast! Jennie began her career in early childhood after receiving her Master's from Teachers college, Columbia University. Her first job was teaching English to 18-24-month-old native Mandarin-speaking children, helping to prepare them for entrance to the most prestigious schools in NYC. She then became the Educational Director of several early childhood centers, creating programs that used research-based best practices. Jennie decided to take decades worth of knowledge in early childhood education and share her learnings with new parents to educate and empower them through her blog Mo' Mommies. She teaches classes, speaks at events, and uses social media, to provide timely information about her own parenting and toy recommendations that new parents deeply need and desire. You’ll love hearing about how she co-founded Union Square Play, to bring these ideas to life through developmental, sensory, music, and creative classes in addition to a thoughtful open play space. You won't want to miss this episode!

On today's episode of How'd She Do That? host Emily Landers welcomes Nuudii System's Founder, Annette Azan, onto the podcast! Nuudii’s unique double strap system can be worn 12+ ways, offering maximum versatility to any shape. This innovation for undergarments is the brainchild of Annette, who is a 25-year veteran of the fashion industry. The first Nuudii was born out of her desire to find something she could wear under her sheer wedding dress in 2011. There was nothing on the market that afforded a light look and feel. Her passion for championing women to reclaim and embrace their shape is a revolution for many. Nuudii System is a proud woman-founded, women-led business - built with the help of a strong team and co-creation from over 500+ women, ages 16 to 94. Their mission is to make lives easier, wardrobe choices broader, and allow women to reconnect with their bodies and foster emotional and physical wellbeing. We're so excited for you to listen to today's episode and know you'll likely want to send it to a friend!

In today's episode, Emily takes some time to reflect on HSDT's growth as we approach our 60th episode coming out next week! Emily gives the inside scoop on upcoming guests, how listeners can continue to support the podcast, and how she plans to measure success moving forward.  What makes a business grow? Is there an equation one can follow for growth online? How do trends takeoff? Emily opens up the conversation today with this quick and fun brainstorming session. We look forward to hearing your thoughts!  Lastly, the best gift you could give us this weekend would be sharing this episode with a friend, on social media, and leaving us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts. Enjoy!

On today's episode of How'd She Do That? host Emily Landers welcomes Pamela Munson onto the podcast! Pamela Munson is a straw accessories brand inspired by a classic and timeless style. Each piece is handwoven with signature design elements that propose a modern balance of strength and femininity. You'll hear in today's episode that a large part of Pamela's childhood was spent cruising around Florida, the Bahamas, and Long Island's East End on her family's cruiser "The Three Hearts."  She draws upon this special time with her family when creating each collection. Pam spent much of the early years of her career at different world-renowned fashion houses including CHANEL, Oscar de la Renta, and Bergdorf Goodman. Since launching her namesake brand in the Spring of 2017, Pamela's designs have been carried at some of the finest retailers in the world. Her signature straw styles have been worn by top influencers Blair Eadie and Julia Berolzheimer and have received praise from Vogue and Town & Country, among others.  We're so excited for you to listen to today's episode and know it will be an encouragement to any listener!

On today's episode of How'd She Do That? Emily welcomes Cristina Lynch, founder of Mi Golondrina onto the show! Inspired by her mother’s Mexican heritage and love of Mexican art, Cristina wanted to continue telling the story of Mexican art by preserving the traditions of hand-embroidery and empowering artisans throughout Mexico. We loved hearing about the early days of this beautiful brand. Every Mi Golondrina garment is born in the small villages of Mexico, hand-stitched by skilled artisans who have been using these methods for over 200 years. Why the name Mi Golondrina? As a young girl, Cristina often frequented her grandfather’s ranch house in Mexico and would see small swallows or ‘golondrinas’ nesting in the eaves of the roof.  She would envision these golondrinas flying about, delivering the beauty of Mexico to women all over the world... and she's done just that! During our recording, Cristina was pregnant with her second child, who arrived on July 1, 2021. Welcome to the world, Robert Harrison! Your mom is pretty cool. We know you will enjoy today's episode with Cristina... this is one you'll likely want to share with a friend!  Support this podcast at https://anchor.fm/howdshedothat/support. 

On this episode of How'd She Do That? Emily welcomes Lucy Murchison, founder of Love Lucy onto the show! Lucy is a Texan with a passion for people, paper, parties, organizing, and children's clothing! Love Lucy originally showcased all of these passions and talents, providing stationery, notepads, and other products, all custom-made in small quantities. Lucy graduated from Southern Methodist University, and turned a talent for designing invitations into a successful paper product brand and corresponding Instagram platform. Love Lucy is informative and fun, as it showcases tips regarding motherhood, organization, and more. This conversation reminds us all that everyone has a story and obstacles do not define us. We know you'll enjoy it. Support this podcast at https://anchor.fm/howdshedothat/support. 

On this episode of How’d She Do That? Emily welcomes Jenny Bohannon, the interior designer and home restorationist behind Tallwood Country House onto the show! Just a few doors down from Jenny’s childhood home in Clifton, Virginia, the Tallwood Country House has gone from a personal renovation project to a social media phenomenon. You'll enjoy hearing about Jenny's life BT (before Tallwood) on this episode as well as the divine steps along the way that ultimately brought them to their forever home. Not only is Tallwood home to her beautiful family, including her husband and three boys, it's also home to a plethora of ducks, goats, and kittens. Jenny and her family have looked to preserve and showcase its classical Southern style with additional upgrades along the way.  Jenny’s keen eye for design and use of her stunning “Grandmillennial” style has garnered her an impressive social media following and has connected her to many different collaborations and incredible partnerships along the way. Tallwood has been featured in publications like Southern Living and its official website will debut this fall.  Tune into this episode of HSDT to learn more about Jenny, Tallwood, and more! We know you'll enjoy this episode!

On this episode of How'd She Do That? Emily welcomes Angela O'Brien, founder of Cleobella, onto the show! Angela was raised in Huntington Beach in Southern California, and so was Cleobella, but the inspiration and reach of the brand is worldwide. Angela's travels with her husband to southeast Asia and around the world inspired the fashion and beauty behind Cleobella's dresses and other products. All of their designs are ethically and sustainably handmade and preserve the traditional heritage techniques of their artisans, who are from Indonesia, India, and beyond. Angela began her career in modeling as a child, traveling across the world, and then studying marketing and communication at Cal State Dominguez Hills and always dreamt of being an entrepreneur. Since realizing that dream, Cleobella has grown to include handmade clothing collections, dresses, shoes, and purses, all made in small quantities and sold in more than 300 stores! Cleobella's new bridal collection is now live and available to shop HERE! This conversation reminds us all to focus on the details, take life one step at a time, and be grateful for challenges! We know you'll enjoy Emily's conversation with Angela!