How'd She Do That?

Tiny Gods was founded by Mary Margaret Beaver in November 2020. After 20 years in the jewelry industry, Mary Margaret actualized her dream of opening her own fine jewelry store with a mission to connect clients with meaningful pieces of jewelry that reflect their own unique style and personality.  Mary Margaret's passion is embedded in discovering the brightest and most talented designers from around the globe and introducing their works of art to her beloved clientele in Charlotte, NC and beyond. These ethereal objects have the unique ability to channel energy and emotion into the everyday. They are vessels of personal expression and symbols of love and significance.  TG's mission is to offer the utmost in customer care and the highest quality of craftsmanship and attention to detail. Jewelry transcends time and place; join them in the journey.  Don't forget to follow the podcast on Instagram.

For over 10 years, millions of viewers counted on Carmindy to teach them about the latest beauty tips and tricks on TLC’s hit show “What Not to Wear” but what really inspired her viewers was her confidence-boosting attitude towards all people. Carmindy taught them how to see their unique beauty and stop any negative commentary going on in their heads. She showed that all people, of all ages, possessing all types of features had the right to love and celebrate themselves. Since her Southern California childhood, Carmindy dreamt of traveling the world doing makeup and meeting inspiring people. Through hard work and an unstoppable attitude, she made that dream a reality. As a top makeup artist in the fashion industry for over 30 years, she’s worked her magic on photo shoots all over the globe from Paris to Brazil. Her work can be seen on the editorial pages of magazines such as Allure, Elle, Cosmo, Vogue, Conde Nast Traveler, Town and Country, InStyle, O, Essence, Marie Claire, Bazaar, Glamour and many more. She resides in New York continuing her work as a founder, makeup artist, beauty/lifestyle expert, author, influencer, and entrepreneur. Carmindy is a public speaker on women’s empowerment and a regular guest on Good Morning America and The Today Show.

Today's guest is Cindy Morris, President and CEO of Dallas Market Center. DMC is a global business-to-business trade center and the leading wholesale marketplace in North America connecting retailers and interior designers with top manufacturers in home décor, furniture, gifts, lighting and fashion. Inside its dynamic, five million square foot campus near downtown Dallas, nearly 200,000 customers from all 50 states and 85 countries seek industry trends, business education and new products via open-daily showrooms and from exhibitors participating in trade events held throughout the year. We know listeners will love this LIVE recording from market earlier this year with Cindy and Emily!

Amanda Khouri creates living spaces that explore the juxtaposition of the classic and the unexpected. She is guided by a belief that sophistication and practicality can co-exist harmoniously, and weaves equal parts of both into each of her projects. Drawing inspiration from the unique interests and personalities of each of her clients, Amanda intuitively breathes new life into found or inherited heirlooms and skillfully blends eras, styles, colors and objects to deliver deeply personal homes that aim to delight and endure. Amanda’s work has been featured in the Wall Street Journal, Southern Living Magazine, Atlanta Homes and Lifestyles Magazine, The Tennessean, and StyleBlueprint. Prior to opening her eponymous firm, Amanda spent half a decade as co-owner and principal designer of Murray Khouri, where she participated in the Southeastern Showhouse in Atlanta in May of 2022. Amanda is based in Nashville, TN and is currently working on projects throughout the Southeast and beyond.

SDCO Partners was founded in 2009 by designers and owners Amy Pastre and Courtney Rowson. Since their founding, they have built a national and international presence, garnered awards and accolades, reimagined brands, and redefined industries by cultivating new ways of seeing through design, strategy, and story. SDCO Partners uses these daily practices and guiding principles for the way we operate, act, create, and communicate. We know listeners will enjoy hearing more about their philosophy in today's episode and on their website which you can visit here.

A master esthetician for 28 years, Angela Caglia, has spent more than 30,000 hours practicing and perfecting her craft. Trained by paramedical skincare experts in France and guided by leading stem cell scientists, chemists, and her robust knowledge of ingredients, her unique approach to skincare is grounded in biocompatible treatments that utilize naturally occurring ingredients and cutting-edge skincare technology to protect the skin barrier while delivering transformational results—all without ever sensitizing the skin. All Angela Caglia formulations are void of harsh ingredients of any kind and mimic natural skin composition, usinga proprietary blend called Lipid-Lock Technology™ which imitates the molecular structure of sebum to hydrate and balance the skin while soothing the lipid barrier, as well as BIOMSC™, a patented proprietary blend of extreme protein-rich human stem cell conditioned media with clinically proven lab-grown growth factors, potent exosomes, and procollagen peptides without any human DNA. With A-list celebrity clients such as Barbra Streisand, Helena Christensen, Camila Morrone, Riley Keough, Sting, and more as proof, Angela is leading the way for a new era of clinically proven better-aging skincare that works intuitively with your skin’s health, not against it.

In today's episode, Emily updates listeners on the growth of HSDT through the podcast and the shop. She also shares professional and personal updates we know listeners will enjoy hearing. As always she shares a positive outlook on the different stages and seasons of life listeners may be walking through. We can't wait to hear what you think of today's episode! Emily also walks through certain aspects of the shop so if you have your phone with you while you're listening head to shophsdt.com to see some of the products she mentions.

Meghan Guffey spent a decade in New York City working in advertising sales and brand partnerships until she eventually settled down in Dallas, TX in 2020 to start a family with her husband Peter. Outside of work, family, fashion, and travel have always been her greatest passions, with Europe serving as her main source of inspiration. Once Meghan became a mom, she channeled her passion for fashion into childrenswear and often found herself shopping across countless websites to find chic, European-inspired styles to match her own personal style. She and friends felt there was no single destination that offered the specific European aesthetic of polished and practical pieces that transition throughout seasons and take your child from playtime to dinner. She found herself seeking out under-the-radar European brands on her travels and via Instagram, but wanted to shop them all in one place. This led her to dream up a European-inspired, highly curated destination built for a discerning female shopper who wants complete outfits, an intuitive and modern user experience, and a seamless checkout. This woman does not want to be inundated with endless new arrivals and brands; rather, she wants a thoughtfully curated assortment, a pleasant experience, and to walk away with pieces that her children can wear on a daily basis. The Bea Colette customer wants her children's style to complement her own. Over the past year, Meghan has worked tirelessly to source and refine the right selection of brands, price points, and styles that make Bea Colette what it is today. We are so grateful to have you on the site and welcome your feedback on the brands and styles you'd like to see!

Today's guests will inspire your eye for design and beauty! Christina Samatas and Renee DiSanto founded the Park & Oak interior design studio in 2015. They are known for creating homes that are visually stunning, yet functional and comfortable. Their work, rooted in the art of timeless style, is driven by the belief that design can be used to create feelings of comfort and happiness. It combines the best of their individual aesthetics for a unique look. Christina and Renee have a creative energy that is engaging to work with. Using beautiful and unexpected sources of inspiration, they work collaboratively with clients to create spaces that thoughtfully honor the spirit and traditions of their owners. They work on new construction, renovation, and furnishing projects across the US. We know listeners will enjoy this episode and catching up with our host, Emily in the introduction! As always you can find us on social @emilylanders and @howdshedothatpodcast for any questions or follow-up you'd like to share!

Proper Portraits started like most businesses—creating a thoughtful solution for an unfulfilled need.  Anne Caroline and her husband were looking for an affordable portrait option for their son to capture his personality at a young age.  While they were (and are!) very interested in commissioning an oil portrait, they knew he was not at the right age to make such an investment.  Hence, their portraiture search began, but they never found exactly what they were looking for.  Anne Caroline has a background in art and graphic design, so she knew there must be a way to combine digital editing with hand artistry to produce something similar to what we had in mind.  After multiple stylistic versions and variations, she and her loved the final result! They then began creating for friends and family, and in 2022 and launched the Proper Portraits website to create for anyone considering a custom and timeless portrait.  Their team offers portraits for all ages and seasons of life, as well as your furry friends.  While their process will never replace hand-drawn works of art, Proper Portraits is a thoughtful, attainable alternative with a quick turnaround.