Brands Without Borders Kadie Smith

In this episode of Brands Without Borders, I had the pleasure of chatting with Kena, the visionary behind Few Made Jewelry. Kena shares the incredible origin story of Few Made Jewelry, which began with a life-changing trip to New Zealand with her sisters. We discuss the significance of jewelry in crafting personal identity and commemorating special moments. Kena also talks about working closely with family members, and how they all contribute creatively and inspire the brand's designs. We touched on the monthly trunk shows, the creative process behind creating new jewelry pieces, and some exciting updates for the future of Few Made Jewelry!



— The Inspiration Behind Few Made Jewelry

— The Meaning Behind the Few Made Jewelry Name

— Balancing Family and Business

— Monthly Trunk Shows and Community Building

— The Role of Community in Product Development

— The Creative Process and Inspirations

— Designing for Different Generations

— Upcoming Projects and Future Plans



Connect with Kena:

· Join the Few Made Collective

· Follow @fewmadejewelry on Instagram

· Explore fewmadejewelry.com



Episode Resources:

· Viceroy Snowmass Wedding Shoot

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Welcome back to another episode of Brands Without Borders! I had the pleasure to sit down with Erin and Matt Conway, the duo behind the popular interior design and renovation brand, Kismet House. They share the inspiring story of how they stumbled upon social media success, starting from a cramped duplex in Santa Cruz to finding their dream fixer-upper in Pacific Grove. We talk about the evolution of their brand, the challenges of transitioning from personal projects to business ventures, and their commitment to authenticity and quality. Matt and Erin also talk about the challenges and rewards of working together as a married couple, the importance of effective communication, and share some exciting news for what’s next for Kismet House!



— The Story Behind Kismet House

— Transitioning from Hobby to Business

— Balancing Relationships and Family with Work

— The Pandemic & Content Creation

— Working as Life & Business Partners

— Establishing Effective Communication in Your Relationship

— The Future of Kismet House

— How Virtual Consultations Work

— Finding the Right Team for You



Connect with Erin and Matt:


· Follow @kismet_house on Instagram


· Check out @kismethouse on Tiktok


· Explore kismet-house.com

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Today I am sitting down with the wonderful Caroline Potter, from Flourish! We talk all about the very real challenges of managing your stress and prioritizing your health as an entrepreneur. Caroline shares valuable tips and tools to help you manage and work through your stress, so that you are able to put your best foot forward in everything you do!



— What it Means to be Healthy

— Bringing Joy Into Wellness

— Identifying the Root Cause of Anxiety and Depression

— Listening to What Your Body is Telling You

— How Negative Stress Manifests In Your Body

— Managing Your Stress

— Sleep is the Foundation of Everything

— Exercising For Your Mental Health

— Food & Supplements That Help With Stress

— Prioritizing Your Health



Connect with Caroline Potter:

· Learn more about Flourish

· Check out Flourish Apothecary

· Follow Caroline on Instagram @caroline__potter



Episode Resources:


Holistic Sleep Guide
Apothecary Shop

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Hey there! In today's episode I'm sharing my personal journey of how I prioritize and make decisions based on my values. I was feeling stressed and overwhelmed with multiple projects, so I sat down and went through an exercise to reevaluate what was most important to me. I started with my personal values and then moved on to my business values. I realized that I prioritize based on my desire for space, beauty, and deep connection in my personal life, while in my business, I lead with hospitality, build with elegance, and look for the opportunities. This framework has been a game-changer for me and has helped me make decisions with more emotional clarity and purpose. If you're interested in learning more about how to determine your values and use them to guide your decision-making, be sure to tune in to this episode! Don't forget to rate and review the podcast and share it with a friend. Thanks for listening!



— Values

— Overloading Your Schedule

— Personal Value System vs. Business Value System

— Finding What Matters to You Today

— Your Business is a Reflection of You

— Valuing Your Life in the Now

— Space

— Investing in Yourself

— Building a Beautiful Life

— Connecting with the Ones You Love

— Elegance

— Crafting a Comfortable, Memorable Experience

— Hospitality

— Constantly Innovating



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Listen, I hear you. I view myself as a designer and a creative, and when I was thinking about how to increase my profits for Drop Cap Design, I was really worried about stepping into the online Course Creation field. But let me tell you, creating "The Brand Edit" was a decision that completely changed my life. In this episode, I'm coming to you live from my childhood home in Birmingham to tell you 5 reasons why you should seriously consider creating an online course. From the flexibility it offers to the potential for new partnerships and revenue streams, there are so many benefits to creating a course. Plus, it's a great way to build community around your passion or expertise!



— Visiting Family & Prepping for My Costa Rica Shoot

— Growing My Team

— Relaunching The Brand Edit

— Why You Should Create an Online Course

— Entrepreneurial Experience

— Do You Need to Be an Expert to Teach a Course?

— MLMs

— Giving Yourself Power Again

— Running an Agency vs. Having an Online Course

— Affiliate Links

— Partnerships

— Community

— How I Made My Online Course

— Value Funnel





Episode Resources:


Drop Cap Design's The Brand Edit
Amy Porterfield & The Digital Course Academy



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After My Roadtrip From Hell, my car getting broken into, and countless tech issues on the back of this podcast and YouTube channel, I've still been able to find the light in every moment. Each day brings a lesson, and I've learned that if I fail 9 times, I'll win on the 10th. So I wanted to give you a real, raw perspective on my daily life in Montana. I don't focus on a single day but rather what my day-to-day lifestyle is like here as opposed to Costa Rica (which, spoiler alert, will become my home base soon!). I take you behind the scenes in all its highs and lows, showing you my experience working remotely, reconnecting with friends and their cute dogs, staying productive and ahead of new projects with Drop Cap Design, and taking time for me when I needed it. Plus, I share a fun story about a photoshoot with horses and a boat grill that...well, let's say, didn't go exactly as planned.



00:00 — Intro

01:11 — Just a Typical Day in the Life

02:01 — Behind the Scenes of a Podcast: Let's Talk Tech

09:30 — Getting to Montana

13:58 — Morning Routine

15:07 — Making Time to Read

19:01 — Coworking Space

24:36 — My Design Internship

26:25 — Longer Days

32:05 — Balancing Work & Play

35:18 — Lessons Learned Along the Way





Episode Resources:


Listen to BWB Ep 11 | Stories from the Road: My Cross Country Trip from Hell - ALABAMA TO MONTANA
"On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft" by Stephen King
"The Year of Magical Thinking" by Joan Didion
"Talking to Strangers: What We Should Know about the People We Don't Know" by Malcolm Gladwell
"Wild: From Lost to Found on the Pacific Crest Trail" by Cheryl Strayed
"Tiny Beautiful Things" by Cheryl Strayed
"Four Seasons in Rome: On Twins, Insomnia, and the Biggest Funeral in the History of the World" by Anthony Doerr
"All the Light We Cannot See" by Anthony Doerr



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