Alysia Cole on Inclusivity, Identity & Internet Impact
Stylist and content creator Alysia Cole joins Melissa and Matt for an unfiltered conversation about authenticity in the wedding industry and beyond. From carving out space for plus-size and queer cli...
1 Jul 202556min
Xochil Herrera Scheer, The Chicago Pattern Maker, on Why Only 3% of U.S. Clothing Is Made Here—and How to Change That
Fashion designer, product developer, and pattern maker Xochil Herrera Scheer joins Melissa and Matt for an energetic and heartfelt conversation on the future of American manufacturing. They dig into t...
24 Jun 20251h 6min
Jake from Southland Heritage on Why He Hopes His Website Becomes Obsolete
In this episode we talk with Jake from Southland Heritage—a platform and directory listing over 350 American-made brands—to talk about intentional consumerism, community collaboration, and why he hope...
17 Jun 20251h 14min
The artist Fiyab0mb on Being Resilient As You Build Your Brand
In this episode, we chat with Olivia Bé Nguyen, aka Fiyab0mb, about her journey from a kid watching Bob Ross to a powerhouse artist whose work hangs on Wall Street. We dive into the highs and lows of...
10 Jun 20251h 19min
Rachel Slade, Author of Making It In America: Wisdom from One Of Our Idols
In this episode, we dive deep with Rachel Slade, author of Making It in America, as we unpack the complexities of American manufacturing — from tariffs and politics to the real people behind the cloth...
3 Jun 20251h 21min
Bill Amos of NW Alpine: Building a Clothier Business in America from the Ground Up
In this episode, Matt and Melissa sit down with Bill Amos, founder of NW Alpine—a company redefining what it means to make technical climbing gear in America. Bill shares the story behind NW Alpine’s ...
27 Mai 20251h 6min
Chris Stiles from Photography Stiles and Lens and Light on Sharing Industry Knowledge
In this episode, we sit down with Chris Stiles from Photography Stiles and Lens and Light to explore what it really means to build community in the creative world. We talk about the power of vulnerabi...
20 Mai 20251h 11min
