Story + Rain Talks

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Story + Rain Talks

As a digital fashion, beauty, and lifestyle magazine, Story + Rain uncovers the emerging trends and tastemakers that matter right now, as told to by the visionaries who set these moments in motion. On this podcast, through candid conversations with our community of cultural arbiters, we provide a resource to discover today's most interesting people, projects, and products, as well as a platform to explore the global references and origins that led to game-changing ideas and careers. By unearthing unexpected juxtapositions, we act as a catalyst for creativity. There's magic in the mix.

  1. Special Release | Sistine Stallone: Model, Actor, Podcast Host, Story + Rain Cover Star

    JAN 8

    Special Release | Sistine Stallone: Model, Actor, Podcast Host, Story + Rain Cover Star

    The Stories: What it takes to be successful at creating good reality TV. Deciding how candid to be on TV and on her podcast. The Backstory: “There was always some form of artistic expression, whether it was that we were standing on a kitchen table and singing or reciting Edgar Allan Poe, or my dad pulling us into the garage to paint on these massive canvases. I truly learned how to read by lying on my dad's office floor and re-reading old scripts with him.” Growing up with her mother Jennifer Flavin, a former supermodel, and her own early experience with modeling and insecurity. Wisdom Rains: “It takes just one person to say yes. So far I’ve only heard a whole bunch of no’s and the beautiful thing about that, is that it’s made me a more resilient person.” “Do not come off like you are better-than or entitled, and don't try to present yourself in a certain way.” On Inspo: “You're not allowed to procrastinate in New York City. I feel like I'm really coming into my own. But I'm so tired. This city truly never sleeps.” What Else: family, dating, living in New York, what’s next. On The Family Stallone: “You almost have to say goodbye to your friends and your social life, because for the next few months you'll have zero of it unless they want to film – which a lot of my friends are not keen on doing.” “You actually do ask yourself the question, 'What would be interesting about my life right now?’ On Her Unwaxed Podcast: “Sophia and I produce it ourselves. We write every show, we edit every show. Sophia learned how to code. I do all the scripts and the editing. It's 's a full-time job.” Obsixed: 6 of Sistine Stallone’s lifestyle obsessions.  Discover more + Shop The Podcast: Unwaxed podcast on Spotify  The Family Stallone on Paramount+  Freck Beauty The Original Freckle  Refy Beauty Cream Blush in Rose  Charlotte Tilbury Beauty Highlighter Wand in Pinkgasm  Mielle Rosemary Mint Scalp + Hair Strengthening Oil  LYMA Laser  Lioness Daydream Tie Up Jeans

    53 min
  2. Special Release | Bailee Madison: Actor, Singer, Story + Rain Cover Star

    JAN 7

    Special Release | Bailee Madison: Actor, Singer, Story + Rain Cover Star

    The Stories: “They wanted me to sign that I would be nude. How do you sign something and not know the scene? That's when you kind of laugh and think, this is crazy.” “When I was younger, and I don't know if it was because cancel culture wasn't so much of a thing, you didn't have this daunting chip on your shoulder telling you to be careful about what you say, because anything could be twisted, and you could be done. ” The Backstory: “I look back on my life as a child and I don’t think anyone pigeonholed me. I thank every casting director and every actor and director who saw my past work, saw that I was a kid, and then trusted me to tackle a whole new genre.” “I try not to overthink the process too much; I let myself discover it – when my body is actually on set, in the moment, in costume and hair and makeup.” Wisdom Rains: “I’m inspired by humans. If you’re looking for it, you can learn something from anyone you’re around.” On Inspo: “Adam Sandler runs a set in the most joyful way possible.” What Else: directing, creating, and making music. On Pretty Little Liars: "We grounded our crazy villain world with true stories. We said look, there's that kind of horror, but then there's the normal day-to-day horror that human beings deal with." Obsixed: 6 of Bailee Madison’s lifestyle obsessions. Discover more + Shop The Podcast: Bridge To Terabithia Just Go With It  Good Witch The Complete Series  Pretty Little Liars on HBO Max  Burberry Goddess Eau de Parfum Roz The Healthy Hair Kit  Lolavie Restorative Shampoo  Kristin Ess Softening Conditioner  Stanley The Quencher Tumbler  Sonya Dakar Organic Omega Oil  Sonya Dakar Blue Butterfly Balm  Celsius Energy Drink  Threshold Rustic Palo Santo 3 Wick Candle  Aesop Ptolemy Aromatic Candle  Soho Home Bianco Bergamot + Mandarin Zest Candle  Apparis Brady Jumbo Throw

    58 min
  3. Beth Kushnick: Set Decorator

    04/22/2024

    Beth Kushnick: Set Decorator

    Meet the set decorator whose rooms you’ve fallen in love with for years. With over 35 years in the industry under her belt, Beth Kushnick diligently deals in the details with expert precision. Transforming blank slates into authentic spaces that can reveal an entire life in seconds, Kushnick did that and then some when she spent seven seasons as decorator for CBS’s huge hit, The Good Wife. Her work generated so much viewer interest that she was able to collaborate to create the first home décor license in television history with Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams, and eventually created her own label, BAK Home, using her expertise to make the aspirational look she’s known for, attainable to customers. “Being fiscally responsible is maybe the biggest part of my creativity” Beth explains on our 146th episode, and she shares specifics around the thrill of when it all comes together. Many a client have counted themselves lucky to have the out-of-the-box thinker and deadline-driven design vet work on their homes; and on the podcast we discuss the differences between building a set and furnishing for real life. We run through her robust resume, going behind the scenes on Howard Stern’s famous biopic, Private Parts, to how she created upper crust culture for Reversal Of Fortune starring award-winning Jeremy Irons and Glenn Close, as well as many more projects. We talk Kushnick’s intimate connection to the city of New York and how its spaces and places have evolved, her greatest influences and mentors, being the best when it comes to budget, and the ardent advice she bestows upon the listeners of her podcast. We rake through recent work, from how Beth served up the supernatural for Patrick Wilson’s Insidious: The Red Door to how she applied authenticity to Yvette Lee Bowser’s Run The World, and when she worked on Katie Holmes’ Rare Objects. We go back to her start in theater, and on the iconic and original Little Shop Of Horrors. Then there’s the author she turns to when it comes to her craft, what’s world-class when it comes to wallpaper, and some for her favorite Amazon finds. Come along for this close look into the life of an artist who creates the vivid visuals we savor on screen. Our conversations continue as Story + Rain Talks to most talented most interesting, Beth Kushnick. Discover more + Shop The Podcast: Run The World on Prime Video Insidious: The Red Door on Prime Video Rare Objects on Prime Video The Good Wife on Prime Video The Good Fight on Prime Video Reversal Of Fortune on Bluray Private Parts on Bluray Art Is Life by Jerry Saltz How To Be An Artist by Jerry Saltz Clinique Aromatics Elixir Glow Recipe Watermelon Glow Niacinamide Dew Drops Zibeths Velvet Cane Back Dining Chairs Lands Downunder Italian Herringbone Throw Phillip Jeffries wallpaper Persimmons

    1h 14m
  4. Paolo Nieddu: Costume Designer + Stylist

    04/02/2024

    Paolo Nieddu: Costume Designer + Stylist

    This week we release our conversation with costume designer and stylist, Paolo Nieddu. Best known for the impact he made working on the hit series fabulously filled his colorful costumes---Lee Daniel’s Empire, we dish about details from the set: from key moments and how he dressed Taraji, to little-known secrets and the BTS nitty-gritty of how a stylist organizes and works with wardrobe. Paolo’s latest work can be seen on CBS’s smash The Equalizer starring Queen Latifah, the action series where the fashion is as fierce as its episode plot lines. On the podcast Paolo shares what he does to create the show’s eclectic style and exactly how he conceives of each character’s look----and we’ll be publishing that into a story you can shop on StoryAndRain.com. Then there’s an intimate deep-dive discussion about the magazine industry, being a fashion assistant and intern, and what it’s like to work at Interview. Paolo and our founder Tamara share the unique experience of having gotten their start at Andy Warhol’s iconic publication. Paolo traces back to his first days in New York and working at fellow Story + Rain Talks podcast guest Patricia Field’s legendary boutique, and how he first caught the style icon’s eye. He takes us on his career journey that begins with assisting Pat on a DKNY fashion show, to then working on a Sex And The City film, Confessions Of A Shopoholic, The Other Woman, and more. He talks working with Story + Rain cover star Andra Day on the award-winning Billie Holiday film, shares his take on what makes for a successful fashion assistant, how he researches and preps his projects, how he describes his signature aesthetic, being all about accessories, what he’s watching, collecting, and more. Our conversations with creatives continue as Story + Rain Talks to Paolo Nieddu. Discover more + Shop The Podcast: The Equalizer on Paramount+   Lee Daniels' Empire, season 1  Lee Daniels' Empire, season 2  Lee Daniels' Empire, season 3   Lee Daniels' Empire, season 4   Lee Daniels' Empire, season 5   United States v Billie Holiday   Baccarat champagne glasses  Sisley Paris Black Rose Cream Mask  Casa Dragones tequila Apple AirPods

    1h 12m
  5. Jenny Mollen: NYT Bestselling Author + Podcast Host

    03/19/2024

    Jenny Mollen: NYT Bestselling Author + Podcast Host

    We’re excited about all the newness from one of our favorite writers and podcast hosts, (and reluctant actor), Jenny Mollen. She’s launching her new podcast, All The Fails, and added a new Substack, The Best Friend Experience. On this week’s episode we discuss everything we love about the one-of-a-kind Substack she shares with Diablo Cody, Can I Ask You A Personal Question? and get into all the details behind her can’t-put-it-down bestselling book, City Of Likes. We get Jenny’s take on the state of social media, and she gets specific about how it’s affected her own life. And it’s not surprising how funny she is when we ask her what it takes to find a following, and about the “vicious cycle” of her voice. We cut right into the openness and honesty at the core of her work, and its origin, and talk about the time when she was rallied to become a writer. Jenny shares what it takes to get the big ideas, the book she’s planning next,  and when to share and be vulnerable, and when to zip it. We discuss her book, Dictator Lunches, how she became The Lunch Lady, and what it’s like cooking in the kitchen with her husband Jason (involves lots of 90’s tunes). Pardon the cliché, but Jenny’s a girl’s-girl, so we ask her what she looks for in a friend and she talks about the kind of women who inspire her. We chat about Chelsea Handler, Jenny’s dear friend and our May 2021cover star, talk where to live, the best salad, seeking out seed oils, and dish about a designer’s dinner party. We’re gonna be honest, there was so much chatting, we had to cut things up and edit things out…talk about a best friend experience. Our conversations with creatives continue, as Story + Rain Talks to Jenny Mollen. Discover more + Shop The Podcast: All The Fails podcast Jenny Mollen on Substack Jenny Mollen + Diablo Cody on Substack City Of Likes by Jenny Mollen Shop vintage + donate @theshirtsoffmyback Dictator Lunches by Jenny Mollen Live Fast Die Hot by Jenny Mollen I Like You Just The Way I Am by Jenny Mollen Jason (Biggs') Red Sauce Juna Nightcap Sleep Gummies BonberiBonberi Mart sweatshirt Bonberi Body Harmony cookbook by Nicole Berrie  Vintage army shirt

    50 min
  6. Tyler Ellis: Creative Director + CEO Of Tyler Ellis

    03/08/2024

    Tyler Ellis: Creative Director + CEO Of Tyler Ellis

    The red carpet has one thing in common these days, and that’s Tyler Ellis. The daughter of iconic fashion designer Perry Ellis seems to be fulfilling her destiny by taking Hollywood by storm and with the expansion of her luxury handbag line. On this week’s podcast, we sit down with Ellis, raised in LA by her TV writer and executive mother, her famous father tragically dying in under two years after her birth, to talk the trajectory of the brand she’s proudly built. Tyler shares the major message she received, loud and clear, from the one and only Michael Kors, when and why she felt ready to take on her last name professionally, and the importance in understanding every aspect of business. You’ll hear Tyler’s perspective on the Perry Ellis legacy and learn more about the incredible story behind her birth and brand logo. We get into the intricate attention to detail found in every Tyler Ellis handbag and meanings behind it all, what she aims to deliver in her designs, and talk seasonless sensibility. Tyler shares details around the momentous moment when she purchased her own factory outside of Florence and embracing life as an “Italiano”. Tyler shares what it’s like to compete with other luxury brands, takes us behind the scenes in loaning her line to all those famous faces, and she explains nitty gritty behind exactly how a handbag hits the red carpet. We talk the art of the handbag and working with artisans, the importance in choosing brand partners that feel special and who understand her brand, charity work and life with balance, what six things she’s most into these days, and when it comes to carrying her bags, which celebrity poses positively perfectly. Our conversations with creatives continue, as Story + Rain Talks to Tyler Ellis. Discover more + Shop The Podcast: Tyler Ellis Veronica Clutch Tyler Ellis Stella Wicker Handbag Artist  Gregor Hildebrandt Sisley Eye Contour Mask Ginori 1735 handmade porcelain 100% Capri clothing

    46 min
4.8
out of 5
29 Ratings

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As a digital fashion, beauty, and lifestyle magazine, Story + Rain uncovers the emerging trends and tastemakers that matter right now, as told to by the visionaries who set these moments in motion. On this podcast, through candid conversations with our community of cultural arbiters, we provide a resource to discover today's most interesting people, projects, and products, as well as a platform to explore the global references and origins that led to game-changing ideas and careers. By unearthing unexpected juxtapositions, we act as a catalyst for creativity. There's magic in the mix.

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