How'd She Do That?

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!

In this 7 minute clip, Emily is touching base with another Friday Favorite! Today, we continue to highlight our Malibu Merch, and Emily shares an encouraging thought for her listeners. She also updates us on the amazing growth How'd She Do That? is experiencing and reminds us all as to why she started this podcast in the first place.  We think you're going to love it! Click here to see our new Malibu Design launch and join our Social Club with one of our new sweatshirts! They are perfect for a beach walk, a boat ride, layering up on a flight, or staying cozy at home. If you have any questions be sure to check out How'd She Do That? on IG for more details!  We hope you have a great weekend!

On this episode of How'd She Do That? Emily welcomes Mary Hollis Huddleston, founder of Mrs. Southern Social onto the show! Mary is a Nashville native who loves entertaining at home! She believes in the power of “delegation,” in that by utilizing all the amazing party resources available, you can actually enjoy hosting beautiful events and celebrating life creatively. She began her career in event-planning in Dallas upon graduating from TCU and has since started many different endeavors. Please Be Seated, Mary's event rental company, has now become a Nashville staple for brides, companies, hostesses, and more! Mary's debut novel 'Without A Hitch' will be available to readers in December and is available for pre-order NOW! This conversation reminds us all to grow as we go, delegate throughout the process, and that no dream is too big to believe in! We know you'll enjoy this episode!

In this 8 minute clip, Emily is wishing you a very happy 4th of July weekend, and sharing some BIG news with this Friday Favorite! Today, we're highlighting OUR NEW MALIBU MERCH! We think you're going to love it! Click here to see our new Malibu Design launch and join our Social Club with one of our new sweatshirts! They are perfect for a beach walk, a boat ride, layering up on a flight, or staying cozy at home.  You'll also see Emily's new trucker hats are dropping today and we think you'll love them! They are the perfect accessory for summer and a friendly reminder that 'you've got this!' Be sure to check them out on both our website and Etsy. These purchases are a great way to support the podcast and we hope you love them as much as we've enjoyed dreaming them up! If you have any questions be sure to check out How'd She Do That? on IG for more details!

On this episode of How'd She Do That? Emily welcomes Julie Friedman, founder of Young, Wild, & Friedman onto the show!  A few years ago, one of Julie's children was diagnosed with a speech disorder coupled with severe anxiety and her doctor recommended incorporating more sensory play opportunities into their daily routine. Julie got to work and began reading and researching ways she could help her family. She started making play dough and assembling sensory bins and saw first-hand how sensory experiences helped calm her child's frustrations.  In 2017 she started Young, Wild & Friedman as a blog to help other parents integrate sensory play into the lives of their own children. Julie's story is heartwarming, informative, and encouraging! What started as a small family project can now be found in the homes of celebrities like Kim Kardashian, Joanna Gaines, and Cameran Eubanks to name a few! Julie's story reminds us that you're never too old to play and that a mother's love can move mountains. We know you'll enjoy this episode!

On today's episode of How'd She Do That? Emily welcomes Colleen Waguespack, founder of Fig & Dove onto the show! Fig & Dove is our go-to shop for luxury home décor and gifts for *all* seasons curated by Interior Designer Colleen Waguespack. Choose from one-of-a-kind objects, home decor, and more! Each piece is a work of art, a collected treasure meant to complement the well-appointed home. Through custom collaborations with artisans across the country, Fig & Dove offers couture décor and gifts for any occasion.  Colleen graduated from the LSU School of Interior Design, and worked as a project designer for commercial architecture firms designing corporate interiors for ten years in Washington, D.C. After moving back to Louisiana, Colleen joined Holden and Dupuy Interiors based out of New Orleans.   In 2016, she launched her own interiors practice through Colleen Waguespack Interiors. You'll love hearing about how Colleen decided to step out and create her own firm, as well as her many philanthropic endeavors. This is an episode you won't want to miss!