This episode features a truly incredible woman: Taylor Jay, who has an eponymous collection of beautifully-designed, sustainable women’s clothing. She’s based in Oakland, California, and her designs are elevated, refined but relaxed, comfortable but chic. “Urban” is not a word you would…
Photos via Bells & Becks If anyone could have predicted a pandemic that would shut down the world, no one would have founded a shoe company—or a jewelry company or a clothing company or any other non-essential small business. But…
This week I speak with Debra Szidon, the multi-talented founder of a super-chic line of luxury handbags, The Cass Clutch. She also has an interior design business called Cocoon Home. In the podcast, she talks about being pulled in two directions…
I’m so excited to introduce you to ocean swimmer Andy Schine. We met in Wini Linguvic’s yoga class in our home town of Pacifica, California about a year ago, and I could tell right away I liked Andy and hoped we’d become…
The idea for Sophie James Wine was a seed planted on Sophie and James Gray’s first date even though they didn’t realize it. That night as James discussed his dream of owning a ranch, moving to the boonies, and creating…
Photos by Megan Bayley When it came to launching this online magazine, as well as the Mean Podcast, I figured I’d casually mention it to a few friends and if they thought it was any good maybe they’d tell some…
