Noteworthy with Nan

Nan Philip
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Real life. Real conversations. Noteworthy with Nan is a weekly interview podcast about how women are actually living their lives right now. Each week, host Nan Philip sits down with friends and women she admires for candid, in-person conversations about real life; no polished origin stories, no publicist-prepped answers. Just the honest truth: the highs, the lows, and everything in between. We talk about work, relationships, friendships, health, hobbies, shopping, and the moments that never make it onto a perfectly curated Instagram grid. Each guest also shares their Noteworthy Tips - the routines, tools, and systems they have built into their daily lives to help simplify, improve, and make the most of their days. No one has it all figured out. But by listening to how other women are navigating the messy reality of everyday life, we hope to spark new ideas, offer fresh perspectives, and remind you that you are not alone in the chaos. New episodes every Thursday!  Watch on YouTube or listen wherever you get your podcasts. Find links to everything we discuss in each episode on our substack:  https://nanphilip.substack.com/t/noteworthy-with-nan-podcast Follow Nan Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/nan.philip/  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nan_philip  Follow the podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/noteworthywithnan/  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@noteworthywithnan?lang=en  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NoteworthyWithNan 

  1. 12h ago

    NYC Guide: The Best Shopping, Restaurants and Hotels for a Weekend in the City

    Planning a weekend in New York City and don't know where to start? Consider this your insider's guide to the perfect weekend in Manhattan. This week, Nan is joined by her friend Beth Tomashoff – a longtime New Yorker, real estate agent and content creator – to answer the question they both constantly get in their DMs: “I'm coming to the city for the weekend. What should I do?” From where to stay uptown or downtown to the shopping you can't miss (and the one neighborhood they think you can skip), Nan and Beth share their favorite restaurants, coffee shops, sweet treats, cultural stops, and break down exactly what to pack. Whether it's your first trip to NYC or your fifteenth, consider this your cheat sheet for spending a weekend in the city like a New Yorker. Find links to every single place mentioned on our Substack: https://nanphilip.substack.com/p/travel-guide-weekend-in-nyc As always, stay tuned for new Noteworthy With Nan episodes on Thursdays.  00:00 Introducing Beth Tomashoff  01:53 Where to Stay: NYC Hotels  09:48 Planning Your Days: Coffee and Central Park  12:49 Shopping the Lower East Side  22:56 Exploring the West Village  30:03 Downtown Culture: The High Line, the Whitney and the 9/11 Museum  31:05 Shopping the Upper East Side  45:00 Uptown Italian and Bemelmans Bar  49:37 Blowouts, Flower Markets and Getting Around  51:50 What to Pack  Follow Beth Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alwayssimplychic/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@alwayssimplychic  Follow Nan Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nan.philip/  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nan_philip  Follow the podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/noteworthywithnan/  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@noteworthywithnan  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NoteworthyWithNan  Credits Host: Nan Philip Co-Host: Beth Tomashoff Executive Producer: Julia Aubuchon Technical Director: Drew Downing

  2. Aug 20

    Leah Melby Clinton: Calling Yourself an Entrepreneur & Creating Community

    A career at Margaux, a growing community for female creatives, a social media following and three young children… how does Leah manage it all?  This week, Nan sits down with her friend Leah Melby Clinton - a writer, brand storyteller and community builder. The two women chat about Leah’s multi-hyphenate life, why it took her years to call herself an entrepreneur, and her noteworthy tips for staying organized and connected. And, of course, they also chat all about fashion and shopping.  Find links to everything mentioned on our Substack: https://nanphilip.substack.com/t/noteworthy-with-nan-podcast Stay tuned for more Noteworthy with Nan episodes every Thursday!! Timestamps 00:00 Introducing Leah Melby Clinton 01:10 Astrology and Chart Reading 05:20 Working at Margaux Shoes  06:23 Building the Diana Community 08:10 Brand Marketing and Substack 13:49 Commuting from the Suburbs 16:23 In Kind Magazine 18:57 Becoming an Entrepreneur 25:30 Working with an Executive Coach 30:48 Leah's Three Noteworthy Tips 42:54 Fashion and Shopping Favorites Follow Leah Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leahmelbyclinton/ Substack: https://leahmelbyclinton.substack.com/ Diana: https://joindiana.com/ Follow Nan Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nan.philip/  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nan_philip Follow the podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/noteworthywithnan/  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@noteworthywithnan  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NoteworthyWithNan  Credits Host: Nan Philip Executive Producer: Julia Aubuchon Technical Director: Drew Downing Guest: Leah Melby Clinton

  3. Aug 13

    Julia Lynch Eckstein of Smarter in a Sec: Networking, Wedding Culture + Freezing Embryos

    From sending the perfect cold email to navigating wedding etiquette and sharing a fertility journey online, Julia Lynch Eckstein of Smarter in a Sec shares her practical advice and noteworthy tips for living and working smarter. This week, Nan sits down with her friend Julia Lynch Eckstein, the content creator known as Smarter in a Sec. Julia is a creator, brand strategist and self-described connector who advises founders and executives on building their presence online. Tune in to hear about why she left a corporate consulting job to go out on her own, why she believes in leading with generosity, her honest takes on wedding etiquette and sharing a fertility journey online, and her noteworthy tips for working smarter. Find links to everything mentioned on our Substack: https://nanphilip.substack.com/t/noteworthy-with-nan-podcast Stay tuned for more Noteworthy with Nan episodes every Thursday!! Timestamps 00:00 Introducing Julia Lynch Eckstein of Smarter in a Sec 00:58 Content and Brand Strategy 04:08 From Consulting to being self-employed  08:51 Women in their 30s / Freezing Eggs and Embryos 15:49 A Day in Julia's Life 26:17 Friends, Networking and Asking for Discounts  31:19 Wedding Etiquette 38:47 Julia's Three Noteworthy Tips 47:32 Upper East Side Favorites Follow Julia Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/smarterinasec/  Substack: https://smarterinasec.substack.com/ Website: https://smarterinasec.com/ Follow Nan Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nan.philip/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nan_philip Follow the podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/noteworthywithnan/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@noteworthywithnan YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NoteworthyWithNan Credits Host: Nan Philip Executive Producer: Julia Aubuchon Technical Director: Drew Downing Guest: Julia Lynch Eckstein

  4. Aug 6

    Emily Hymes and Kyle O'Donnell: Late-night TV, Podcasting and Brooklyn

    This week, Nan sits down with Emily Hymes and Kyle O'Donnell, the best-friend duo behind the podcast We're Obsessed With You.  By day, Emily and Kyle book celebrity guests for Late Night with Seth Meyers and Watch What Happens Live. By the weekend, they're recording conversations with some of their favorite people on the Internet. Tune in to hear how a work friendship turned into a podcast, what it's really like booking guests for late-night TV, and the behind-the-scenes of BravoCon. Plus their favorite Brooklyn spots and their noteworthy tips for romanticizing everyday life. Find links to everything mentioned on our Substack: https://nanphilip.substack.com/t/noteworthy-with-nan-podcast Stay tuned for more Noteworthy with Nan episodes every Thursday!!   Timestamps: 00:00 Introducing Emily and Kyle 00:58 Best Friends at NBC 05:07 We're Obsessed With You Podcast 11:25 Inside Talent Booking for Late-Night TV 19:28 BravoCon and Bravo Fandom 27:14 Working With Your Best Friend 29:07 Emily and Kyle's Noteworthy Tips Follow We’re Obsessed With You:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wereobsessedwithyou YouTub): https://www.youtube.com/@wereobsessedwithyou Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/were-obsessed-with-you/id1862524723 Follow Emily and Kyle: Emily (Instagram): https://www.instagram.com/lilem_rhymes Kyle (Instagram): https://www.instagram.com/kylephilipodonnell/   Follow Nan: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nan.philip/   Follow the podcast: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/noteworthywithnan/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@noteworthywithnan YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NoteworthyWithNan Credits: Host: Nan Philip Executive Producer: Julia Aubuchon Technical Director: Drew Downing Guests: Emily Hymes and Kyle O'Donnell

  5. Jul 30

    Jen Shoop: From Blog to Book

    This week, Nan sits down with Jen Shoop, the writer behind the beloved blog ‘Magpie by Jen Shoop’ and author of the new book, Small Wonders. After more than a decade of writing online, Jen shares how a consistent writing practice grew into a devoted community of readers. Tune in to hear how her blog became a book, her thoughtful advice for slowing down, and living where your feet are. Find links to everything mentioned on our Substack: https://nanphilip.substack.com/t/noteworthy-with-nan-podcast Stay tuned for more Noteworthy with Nan episodes every Thursday!! Timestamps 00:00 Introducing Jen Shoop 03:49 The Magpie Blog 08:04 Writing Her First Book, Small Wonders 15:03 Planning a Book Tour 24:56 A Day in Jen’s Life / Daily Writing Practice 27:16 Influencer Affiliate Links and Substack 39:49 Authors Jen Loves (Mary Oliver, Sally Rooney + more)  53:49 Jen's Three Noteworthy Tips Follow Jen: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/magpiebyjenshoop Magpie By Jen Shoop (blog): https://magpiebyjenshoop.com/ Small Wonders Book: https://magpiebyjenshoop.com/order-small-wonders-field-guide-quiet-joys-book/ Follow Nan: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nan.philip/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nan_philip Follow the podcast: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/noteworthywithnan/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@noteworthywithnan YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NoteworthyWithNan Credits: Host: Nan Philip Executive Producer: Julia Aubuchon Technical Director: Drew Downing Guest: Jen Shoop

  6. Jul 23

    Lilse McKenna: Interior Design Secrets & Running a Creative Business

    This week acclaimed interior designer Lilse McKenna joins Nan to pull back the curtain on what really goes into designing a home. From her creative process and the realities of running a design firm to where she's willing to splurge, where she loves to save, and the systems that keep her organized while raising a family.  Find links to everything mentioned on our Substack: https://nanphilip.substack.com/p/lilse-mckenna Stay tuned for more Noteworthy with Nan episodes every Thursday!! Follow Lilse Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lilsemckenna Substack (Field Notes): https://lilsemckenna.substack.com/  Website: https://www.lilsemckenna.com/  Follow Nan Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nan.philip/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nan_philip Follow the podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/noteworthywithnan/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@noteworthywithnan YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NoteworthyWithNan Timestamps 00:00 Introducing Lilse McKenna  01:49 Running an Interior Design Firm  06:47 Steps for Designing a Home  18:22 Perfectionism and The Expert  22:37 Life in New Canaan Raising Young Kids 35:17 Lilse's Three Noteworthy Tips  49:34 Quick Fire: Books, IKEA Favorites and Fabrics Credits Host: Nan Philip Executive Producer: Julia Aubuchon Technical Director: Drew Downing Guest: Lilse McKenna

  7. Jul 16

    Hitha Palepu: Building A Multi-Hyphenate Life and Using AI to Optimize Your Days

    This week, Nan sits down with a true multi-hyphenate. Hitha Palepu is a CEO, author, mother, wife and – somehow – an avid watcher of reality TV. Tune in to hear about how Hitha schedules her days to make everything fit, what she outsources, how she utilizes AI, and her noteworthy advice on journaling and rest.  Find links to everything mentioned here: https://nanphilip.substack.com/p/hitha-palepu-noteworthy-with-nan  Tune in for a new Noteworthy with Nan episode every Thursday!! Follow Hitha Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hithapalepu Substack: https://hitha.substack.com/ Follow Nan Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nan.philip/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nan_philip Follow the podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/noteworthywithnan/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@noteworthywithnan YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NoteworthyWithNan Timestamps 00:00 Introducing Hitha Palepu 01:15 Highs and Lows of the Week 03:59 Pharmaceuticals CEO 07:14 The Multi-Hyphenate Life 10:39 Influencer Life and Burnout  13:46 Optimizing an Average Day  21:06 Reality TV 32:38 Personal Health and GLP1s 38:05 Hitha's Three Noteworthy Tips Credits Host: Nan Philip Executive Producer: Julia Aubuchon Technical Director: Drew Downing Guest: Hitha Palepu

  8. Jul 9

    Tara Roma Gill: Self-Taught Artist, Brand Growth on Instagram and Raising Six Kids

    Artist Tara Roma Gill shares how she transformed a creative passion into a thriving business, all while raising six children. Find links to everything mentioned on our Substack: https://nanphilip.substack.com/p/tara-roma-gill  Tara Roma Gill is a mixed media artist who celebrates the exploration of whimsy and playfulness in her paintings, collages, textiles, wallpaper, and tabletop products. Nan and Tara discuss how Tara started her art career later in life, after raising six children in Texas. Today, Tara splits her time between Texas and New York, all the while creating colorful and happy artwork like her original floral collages and playful patterns for her textiles and wallpaper line – even collaborating with brands like Crown Affair and Pink Chicken.  In this episode, Nan and Tara discuss Tara’s career, how she got started with painting, and how Instagram has helped grow her career and customer base. They also dive into the non-creative elements of work and the operations that are needed behind the scenes to support a product business. Tara describes how she structures her day and her desire to protect her creativity and follow the fun. The episode closes with Tara's three noteworthy tips: how she keeps a streamlined edit on beauty products, the shipping platform UShip for furniture and auction finds, and a mantra from her sister that ‘two things can be true at once.’ This episode is great for any creative entrepreneurs or moms aiming to balance raising their children while pursuing their own career interests.  Follow Tara: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_tara_roma_  Website: https://www.tararomagill.com  Follow Nan: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nan.philip/ Follow the podcast: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/noteworthywithnan/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@noteworthywithnan YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NoteworthyWithNan Timestamps: 00:00 Meet Tara Roma Gill  05:04 A New Career As An Artist  08:45 Building a Business on Instagram 13:20 The Operations of a Small Business  18:26 Tara’s Daily Routine as an Artist  24:31 Brand Collaborations & Self-Promotion on Instagram  33:31 Tips from a Mother of Six Kids 38:17 Tara's Three Noteworthy Tips Credits: Host: Nan Philip Executive Producer: Julia Aubuchon Technical Director: Drew Downing Guest: Tara Roma Gill

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Real life. Real conversations. Noteworthy with Nan is a weekly interview podcast about how women are actually living their lives right now. Each week, host Nan Philip sits down with friends and women she admires for candid, in-person conversations about real life; no polished origin stories, no publicist-prepped answers. Just the honest truth: the highs, the lows, and everything in between. We talk about work, relationships, friendships, health, hobbies, shopping, and the moments that never make it onto a perfectly curated Instagram grid. Each guest also shares their Noteworthy Tips - the routines, tools, and systems they have built into their daily lives to help simplify, improve, and make the most of their days. No one has it all figured out. But by listening to how other women are navigating the messy reality of everyday life, we hope to spark new ideas, offer fresh perspectives, and remind you that you are not alone in the chaos. New episodes every Thursday!  Watch on YouTube or listen wherever you get your podcasts. Find links to everything we discuss in each episode on our substack:  https://nanphilip.substack.com/t/noteworthy-with-nan-podcast Follow Nan Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/nan.philip/  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nan_philip  Follow the podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/noteworthywithnan/  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@noteworthywithnan?lang=en  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NoteworthyWithNan 

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  • Creator
    Nan Philip
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    18
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Nan Philip LLC
  • Show Website
    Noteworthy with Nan

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