This week: our favorite products, a deep-ish dive into Ballerina Farm, and a grab bag of random thoughts. Chaos, opinions, and fun, in typical Maddie and Nan fashion.

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This week we’re circling back on the protein powders we’ve been trying (and loving?), dishing on the beauty treatments that are actually worth it, and chatting through what’s sitting in our carts. From the impulsive to the investment-worthy. Think of it as a group chat catch-up, with a side of skincare and shopping.

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This week, Nan and Maddie sit down with their brilliant and stylish friend Madison Snider Podpirka—founder of the cult-favorite Brooklyn-based jewelry brand Fewer Finer. ✨

We chat about the real behind-the-scenes of building a business: hiring a team, staying true to your brand, and how an abundance mindset can shift everything. Madison also shares the evolution of her work (and herself), what it takes to design truly personal jewelry, and how her approach has changed with motherhood.

Plus, we get into everyday stuff—health routines, business dreams, mom life, and of course, the latest things she’s loving (and buying).

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EPISODE GUIDE:

00:00 Madison's Background and Business Introduction

03:49 Sentimental Jewelry: The Fewer Finer Approach

09:09 Building a Team and Company Culture

14:29 Mindset and Business Philosophy

16:42 Brand Integrity and Quality Craftsmanship

20:52 Vision for the Future of Fewer Finer

25:10 Navigating Motherhood and Business

30:57 Madison’s Daily Routines 

34:28 Current Favorites and Recommendations

39:25 Building a Meaningful Jewelry Collection

41:08 Final Thoughts and Recommendations

This week we’re covering all the essentials (and non-essentials) we’ve been obsessing over (and promptly returning). From designing the perfect custom dog bed to prepping for a European adventure with a baby in tow, we’re talking travel tips, pet décor, and the girl math of a good return.

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Timestamps:

14:02 - Dog Beds

21:00 - Maddie's Upcoming Trip to Europe

28:17 - Final Notes: What we are returning and what we have just purchased.

We get into the little rituals that keep us sane — from manicure preferences to therapy breakthroughs and the morning routines that actually stick. It’s casual, cozy, and a little chaotic (just how we like it). Grab your matcha and join us!

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Timestamps:

00:29 Baby Nell Was Sick

07:21 What We are Loving: Dazzle Dry Manicure & J.Crew Linen Pants

13:14 Open Tabs This Week

17:13 Influencers & Cosmetic Surgery

20:00 Lets Chat About Going to Therapy

27:22 Our Morning Routines: workouts, coffee, skincare and more

36:08 What We Returned: Donni Pants & J.Crew Cashmere Tee

41:54. Last Thing We Purchased

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This week we sit down with ⁠Amanda Jones Vaughan⁠ to talk about the art of vintage shopping, evolving personal style, and how she juggles motherhood and building her business.

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In this episode of Gems and Friends, we’re talking all things summer sparkle… from the beaded necklaces we’re loving to the pieces that didn’t make the cut (hello, returns pile). We get real about body image, confidence, and why Katie Sturino continues to inspire us. We chat about GLP1, weight loss and more. Plus, a little banter about shopping highs, sizing woes, and that one necklace we can’t stop thinking about.

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This week we sit down with your new favorite internet personality (and Maddie’s brother) @johnnyhilbrant.

Johnny is blowing up for his hilarious takes on the world of PE bros, but there’s more! We talk about Johnny’s surprising path to content creation, what he’s learned from going viral, and how he stays grounded while the internet eats it up.

Plus, a little sibling banter, some life advice, and reminders to stay present, even when you're busy building a brand.

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Maddie’s back from Europe and Nan’s back from the Hermès store (or really, just from shopping on Fashionphile!) — so naturally, we have a lot to catch up on this week.

We chat about traveling with a baby, recent purchases, trip highlights, Nan’s boldest buy yet and also a bit about social media, instagram vs. substack and more.

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This week on Gems and Friends, we sit down with the effortlessly cool and endlessly creative Ali Sisto Daniel. We chat about life in Florida, being a mom of two adorable little boys, and what it’s like to be a full-time influencer. Listen to hear us gab about everything from migraines to anxiety, plus the parenting woes of having a second child and taking kids on vacation.

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In this feel-good catch-up, we chat about soaking in slow summer days with family, white t-shirts we are eyeing and buying, and the eternal struggle of finding pants that actually fit tall girls. We also give some job updates for both Maddie and Nan!  

It's light, it's personal, and it's packed with the kind of gems you didn't know you needed.

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Maddie sat down with Neha Ruch of The Power Pause to talk ambition, identity, and why pressing pause on your career doesn’t mean losing your drive. From redefining success in motherhood to resisting the pressure to monetize every hobby, this one’s for anyone navigating a non-linear path.

We loved every second — and we think you will too.

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New week, new obsessions… obviously. We’re chatting all things “cool water bottles”, the hunt for pants that actually work for fall, and of course a little ChatGPT sprinkled in because we’re all curious about when and how to use AI.

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We sat down and chatted with the energetic, wonderful, and fun Sam Hirschmann Boskey. 

Sam is endlessly inspiring and just full of light and joy! She is a mother, an author, an actress, a breathwork teacher, and so much more.

We talk about everything from being a college athlete, to Sam’s early career in finance, to her switch to acting school and breathwork, and then we also dive into motherhood. We have a slight unexpected interruption to talk about Taylor and Travis (!) and then (as always) we conclude the episode by chatting about shopping and some of Sam’s favorite things. 

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After an unexpected little hiatus, Nan and Maddie are back, catching up on everything from what we are buying to general life updates. We also dive into the challenging comparison trap of Instagram…how we go about being small ‘content creators,’ and how to stand out without falling into negative Instagram spirals. 

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This week on Gems & Friends, we sit down with Natalie Steen - stylist, curator, and the brilliant mind behind The Nat Note.

Natalie shares her approach to thoughtful curation, the art of the edit, and how personal style can feel both effortless and intentional. From timeless closet staples to how she sources the “just right” pieces, this conversation is full of gems for anyone looking for style inspo or a career pivot! Hope you enjoy!

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We’re back after a short break! Maddie and Nan catch up—Nell’s sick for the millionth time, Nan’s moving back to NYC—and chat about what they’re loving lately: new foundations, Ossa beaded wristlets, Donni fleeces, and embroidered clutches. Then it’s politics, podcasts, and polish—Celisse Nails, Dazzle Dry, and classic gel—plus what we’ve been buying (and returning).

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Chapters:

00:20 Life Updates / Nan & Maddie Catch Up

07:12 Quick Hits: What We Are Loving & Open Tabs -- Hourglass Skin Tint, Les Beiges Water Tint from Chanel, Ossa Phone Wristlet, Donni Jacket, Olympia Le Tan Clutch and a Etsy option.

18:15 Current Events and Politics

21:13 Nail Polish Favorites: Celisse Nails, Ten Over Ten Cuticle Oil, Dazzle Dry manicures and a classic gel manicure.

26:45 What Other Podcasts We Listen To: Pop Apologists, The Toast, Nice Talk with Nikki Ogunnaike, Aspire with Emma Grede, Lipstick on the Rim, and more.

31:35 What We Returned + Purchased: Loeffler Randall Boots, a Staud Dress, Jenni Kayne and La Ligne Pants, Kate McLeod, Donni and Coco Shop.

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Happy December! We are finally back with a new episode of the podcast. We chat about settling into our new work routines, Maddie’s consulting projects and Nan getting settled back in New York and into her apartment. As always, we chat about what we are buying and eyeing from purses to winter boots.

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