43 episodes

The Gem Club is created for self-funded folk looking to build something uniquely theirs. From small business owners to freelancers to side hustlers, we’re all here to share our heroic mess of creative ideas, connect with others, and discovery the skills we need to build business in our own way.

The Gem Club The Gem Club

    • Business
    • 5.0 • 11 Ratings

The Gem Club is created for self-funded folk looking to build something uniquely theirs. From small business owners to freelancers to side hustlers, we’re all here to share our heroic mess of creative ideas, connect with others, and discovery the skills we need to build business in our own way.

    44. Amy Patterson - Thai Yoga Massage, Death, Hot Dogs, and Grief

    44. Amy Patterson - Thai Yoga Massage, Death, Hot Dogs, and Grief

    Amy Patterson joings Adam and Brigitte to talk through death and grief and how experiencing grief can help us change our life and work. 
    Amy is a former funeral home admin. She is curious about all things death, life, magic, and wellness. Amy runs Magic Hour Wellness. 
    You can keep up with Amy's work by following her and her work on Instagram: 
    @aepatterson @magichourwellness

    • 1 hr 20 min
    43. Jill Apgar of Coco Beans

    43. Jill Apgar of Coco Beans

    In this episode, we talk with Jill Apgar, founder of Coco Beans. Coco Beans is a luxury textile brand that transforms bedtime into peaceful magic and mornings into a tangle-free zone. They start by sourcing the world’s softest, most luxurious fabrics to create ‘icky-free’ bedding and sleepwear. A favorite among pediatricians, dermatologists, and celebrities, all coco beans products are hypoallergenic, temperature regulating, breathable, machine-washable, moisture-wicking, hydrating and SUPER SOFT! Their best selling, 100% silk crib sheets have earned features in top publications including US Weekly, Business Insider, and Scary Mommy and they continue to expand their assortment to offer a full suite of luxury sleep essentials. 
    Jill grew up in New Jersey and studied economics and finance at Cornell University. Her first life pivot came upon graduation when she decided to forgo investment banking to pursue a career in fashion merchandising which led her to Columbus, OH. Since moving to Columbus in 2008, Jill has led merchant teams at Abercrombie & Fitch, Victoria’s Secret PINK, and DSW gaining nearly fifteen years of experience in product development, global sourcing and brand building. In July 2020, at the height of the Covid-19 pandemic, Jill was laid off from her corporate job - an event that served as the catalyst for where she is today. Inspired by a product she developed to manage her daughter’s curly hair, Jill made her second life pivot, launching Coco Beans in October 2020!
    Visit @CocoBeans.co on IG to follow along in Jill's endevours!
     
     

    • 58 min
    42 The Surprising Power of Gratitude in a Creative Business

    42 The Surprising Power of Gratitude in a Creative Business

    Adam and Allie Lehman sit down for a very thankful episode to discuss what they're finding themselve grateful for at this point in their careers.

    Get social with The Gem Club! 
    @thegem_club on Twitter @thegem.club on Instagram
    @gemclubgemclub on TikTok

    • 24 min
    41. How to Take (or ignore) Client Feedback with Allie Lehman & Matt Hart of Wonderly

    41. How to Take (or ignore) Client Feedback with Allie Lehman & Matt Hart of Wonderly

    When someone gives you feedback on your creative work, should you listen to is? Is the customer always right? How do you tell a client ... "you are wrong?"

    Allie Lehman and Matt Hart have a LOT of experience giving feedback to clients and customers and on this episode, they join to share more about the mindset and tactics for handling that feedback and leading a client through a creative process. 


    You can learn more about Allie & Matt's work by visiting: 
    WithWonderly.com @alliepal on Instagram @WithWonderly on Instagram TheWonderJam.com

    • 50 min
    40. Season 2 Kickoff

    40. Season 2 Kickoff

    We are EXCITED to kickoff Season 2 of The Gem Club Podcast! 
    During this episode, our host Adam Lehman chats with co-hosts Brigitte and Camryn as they dive into all things from Camryn's disdain for college classes and Brigitte's lessons learned as she's worked on Gem Club content marketing. 
    Adam shares goals for the next season of The Gem Club Podcast and his larger goals for The Wonder Jam. 

    Enjoy! Subscribe! 

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    @thegem.club on Instagram @gemclubgemclub on TikTok @thegem_club on Twitter Or dive deeper by visiting TheGemClub.com

    • 53 min
    38. Maria Siriano - From Blogger to Photographer to Entrepreneur to Teammate

    38. Maria Siriano - From Blogger to Photographer to Entrepreneur to Teammate

    Maria Siriano is the Founder and Managing Director of Saltbox Photo. In this episode, Maria explains where she finds inspiraction, how she thinks about planning photo shoots, and gives her recs on software she loves! 
    You can learn more about Maria's work by visiting WithSaltbox.com or by following her on Instagram: 
    @mariasirianophoto @WithSaltbox  

    • 1 hr 36 min

Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5
11 Ratings

11 Ratings

Emma Marie P. ,

My favorite way to explore small business stories!

Every episode I enjoy listening, learn something I can apply to my business,

timsimeone ,

The heart beat of purpose driven business’

There is such a spectrum of entrepreneurs and the type that the Gem club attracts and interviews are the ones that started their business with a purpose beyond just making money. Adam and D compliment each other well as they both peel back the layers of what it takes to start a purpose driven business. One of my favorite pods to listen to on my way to work. Their questions at the end have also expanded my music horizons.

Jess<33333333333333333333333333333333333 ,

Great for creatives and entrepreneurs

An insightful and thoughtful podcast that is helpful and highly relatable for anyone who is a creative, freelancer, or small business owner. I love the variety of guests so far and I’m looking forward to seeing who you have on next!

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