How'd She Do That?

We welcome Lizzie Means Duplantis and Sarah Means to today's episode of HSDT?! These sisters teamed up to create Miron Crosby in 2017, a bespoke cowboy boot brand inspired by their family's Texas cattle ranch and experiences working in New York City.  From saddling horses and walking around The Big Apple, cowboy boots have always been a way for these sisters to express their roots through fashion. Lizzie and Sarah eventually felt a gap in the market for luxury, custom boots and began their entrepreneurial journey to create this cult-favorite brand.  Discover what Sarah and Lizzie have learned about communication, entrepreneurship, and staying true to themselves along the way. This is an episode you’ll want to share with a friend!

In this BONUS episode of How'd She Do That?, host Emily Landers continues a special series featuring college students who began businesses during the 2020 quarantine. Today, college Senior, Morgan McGlasson, shares how her business, Morgan Made, has thrived during the pandemic.  Morgan launched her brand as a creative outlet and has since seen it grow into a successful business. Morgan Made is a shopping & retail brand that specializes in personalized iPhone cases. HSDT is happy to share that we are partnering with Morgan Made for today's giveaway! Enjoy!

Mignonne Gavigan, Founder of Mignonne Gavigan joins host Emily Landers on today's episode of HSDT?. Mignonne “Maggie” Gavigan, New York City, North Carolinian bred accessories designer is widely regarded for her playful, color-forward aesthetic and fresh, elevated point of view, who continues to redefine wearable designs with a couture sensibility.  After graduation from UNC-Chapel Hill, Gavigan's passions led her to the Sorbonne in Paris where she began her design studies at Parsons Paris and later concluded them at Parsons New York. In 2007, Gavigan felt inspired when she was draping a gown for a fashion show and ripped up a vintage piece to provide inspiration for bead placement. After the show, she fastened the embellished fabric around her neck with a safety pin like a scarf to accessorize her staple tee-shirt, jeans, and sneakers ensemble - a style that would sooner become her signature "scarf necklace" carried throughout each season. Today, Gavigan is headquartered in New York with her close-knit team. Maggie shares lessons she learned while in school, encourages listeners to work hard, and shares how nature inspires her designs! We know you'll enjoy this episode and you'll likely want to share it with a friend! 

Julia Amory, Founder of India Amory joins host Emily Landers on today's episode of HSDT?.  Born and raised in New York City, Julia's love for design and style blossomed at an early age. Upon graduating from Trinity College in Hartford, Julia began her career in the Financial Services industry before developing the concept of her lifestyle brand India Amory. While planning her wedding Julia sensed a gap in the market for high-quality and affordable solutions to large-scale needs for parties and decided to create her own custom fabric using the Indian block print technique and produced the linens herself.  Julia shares lessons she learned while working in finance, encourages listeners to work hard in whatever role they step into, and shares practical advice every young entrepreneur should hear! We know you'll enjoy this episode and you'll likely want to share it with a friend! Enjoy!

In today’s bonus episode Emily continues to highlight college students who started businesses during the 2020 quarantine!  You’re going to love hearing about Chianne Chanthara and her hopes behind her brand @SkyeByChi. Chianne’s passion for design and creativity stems from her love of communication and encouraging others to be their authentic selves! This episode will remind you that we’re all under the same sky and are more alike than the world makes us believe.

We are excited to welcome Vana Chupp, Founder of Vana Chupp Studio, to HSDT! What started as a small Etsy shop has since evolved into a beautiful community of thousands who want to capture life's moments with paper silhouette art. From studying architecture at school and hand-drafting sketches to becoming a mother and creating the silhouette of her son as an artistic and loving expression, Vana's heart has always been set on serving her community by helping others remember profound moments and loved ones. Discover what Vana has learned through entrepreneurship, managing a team, and delegating tasks, which she admits, can be hard for any driven perfectionist! With Vana's advice on overcoming fear, we know listeners will have the tools they need to reach their potential - you won't want to miss this episode.

Nona Jones, Executive Head of Faith Partnerships at Facebook, Author, and Entrepreneur, joins host Emily Landers on today's episode of HSDT?. From her days at the University of Florida to her time as a top-level executive, Nona's entrepreneurial spirit and perseverance have taken her far. Nona was appointed to her first executive role at only 23-years-old with a Fortune 100 company, giving her exposure at an early age to business strategy. She was then offered an executive role in the public sector, leading the public affairs and regulatory strategy of a multi-service, municipal utility with revenues in excess of $500 million.  Nona since joined Facebook where she has leveraged her business acumen and ministry leadership to build its global faith-based partnerships strategy. Nona has written many books which help equip thousands of church leaders with her approach to shifting from social media to social ministry. We are excited for listeners to discover how’d she do... all of the above!

In today’s episode, we get a lesson on grading diamonds, entrepreneurship, and learning how to not sweat the small stuff with Lindsey Hohlt, Founder of Lindsey Leigh Jewelry. Hohlt graduated from college with a degree in textiles and apparel, but quickly realized her true passion for jewelry.  From managing a boutique to launching her own business, Lindsey has valuable advice on recognizing the worth of your contributions and not settling for less. Lindsey has made numerous engagements and celebrations even more special, sparkly, and surprising with her business, and we are so excited for listeners to discover How’d She Do That?!

Liz Eichholz, Co-Founder and Creative Director of Weezie joins host Emily Landers on today's episode of HSDT?. From The Big Apple to Georgia, Liz's entrepreneurial spirit and creative mind have taken her far. When she sensed a gap in the market for high-quality towels during a painfully tedious shopping experience, she approached her dear friend Lindsey with the idea for a modern-lux towel brand. Two years later, Weezie has been featured in Forbes, Business Insider, and is expanding every day. Liz spills on how surreal it is to see your dream begin to take flight, how to trust your gut, and running with a plan even when it's scary. Liz is someone we’d all like to emulate - don't miss this episode!

On this BONUS episode of HSDT, Emily continues a special series featuring college students who have begun businesses. Today, college sophomore, Kaitlyn O'Neill, shares how her business, Honey By Kait, has thrived during the pandemic. Kaitlyn launched her brand as a way to inspire confidence in women by creating pieces that are both subtle and eye catching, because it is always the small details that are the most important.  Kaitlyn has dreamed of creating a jewelry company since she was young, and we're so proud of her for doing so at age 19.