
Hosted by Laura Vinroot Poole · EN

Heather Rosenfield and Jenny Belushi are the co-creators of Poppy Store, an enchanting children’s boutique in California. This episode offers an inspiring look at their serendipitous partnership and why being a children’s retailer is truly joyous.Find us on Instagram: @whatweworepodcast @shopcapitol Or on the web: www.shop-capitol.com

Why is Jennifer Meyer so inspiring? She pursued her passion for jewelry with no experience and was met with great success. Learn how she continues to move through life and business with little fear.Find us on Instagram: @whatweworepodcast @shopcapitol Or on the web: www.shop-capitol.com

Lee Mathews is an Australian designer who started her career as an illustrator and later began her fashion journey with simple tea parties in her home. She is now celebrating 25 years in business and continues to stay true to her own design aesthetic and what her clients want to wear.Find Lee (and us!) on Instagram: @leemathewsau@whatweworepodcast @shopcapitol Or on the web: www.leemathews.comwww.shop-capitol.com

Becky Malinsky was the deputy fashion director of the Wall Street Journal and contributed to numerous other publications including Glamour, Lucky and GQ throughout her publishing career. As people began returning to the office post-pandemic, Becky had a "light bulb moment" realizing no one knew how to get dressed and she was just the person to help them - after all, she had spent her whole career translating fashion to real people.Becky now has a flourishing styling business and a cult following for her Substack newsletter: 5 Things You Should Wear.Find Becky (and us!) on Instagram: @becky_malinsky@whatweworepodcast @shopcapitol Or on the web: www.5thingsyoushouldbuy.substack.comwww.shop-capitol.com

Nick Fouquet is the founder and designer behind his namesake hat collection known for unique style and craftsmanship. Nick chats with Laura about his younger years as the son of a fashion model and and the winding journey of his adulthood that led him to this very moment in his career. What sounds like a fortuitous path to the whimsical Nick Fouquet world we know, was actually luck met with preparation punctuated by Nick's unwavering passion and perseverance to keep his business growing. We think you will enjoy the good lessons and the good laughs in this episode.Find Nick (and us!) on Instagram: @whatweworepodcast @shopcapitol @nickfouquetOr on the web: www.shop-capitol.com www.nickfouquet.com