Gems and Friends

Happy December! We are finally back with a new episode of the podcast. We chat about settling into our new work routines, Maddie’s consulting projects and Nan getting settled back in New York and into her apartment. As always, we chat about what we are buying and eyeing from purses to winter boots. Episode links HERE! For more:Follow ⁠@gemsandfriendspodcast ⁠on Instagram!Follow Nan ⁠@nan.philip⁠ and Maddie ⁠@gemsIloved ⁠Subscribe & leave us a comment or review!

We’re back after a short break! Maddie and Nan catch up—Nell’s sick for the millionth time, Nan’s moving back to NYC—and chat about what they’re loving lately: new foundations, Ossa beaded wristlets, Donni fleeces, and embroidered clutches. Then it’s politics, podcasts, and polish—Celisse Nails, Dazzle Dry, and classic gel—plus what we’ve been buying (and returning).Episode links HERE. Chapters: 00:20 Life Updates / Nan & Maddie Catch Up07:12 Quick Hits: What We Are Loving & Open Tabs -- Hourglass Skin Tint, Les Beiges Water Tint from Chanel, Ossa Phone Wristlet, Donni Jacket, Olympia Le Tan Clutch and a Etsy option. 18:15 Current Events and Politics21:13 Nail Polish Favorites: Celisse Nails, Ten Over Ten Cuticle Oil, Dazzle Dry manicures and a classic gel manicure. 26:45 What Other Podcasts We Listen To: Pop Apologists, The Toast, Nice Talk with Nikki Ogunnaike, Aspire with Emma Grede, Lipstick on the Rim, and more.31:35 What We Returned + Purchased: Loeffler Randall Boots, a Staud Dress, Jenni Kayne and La Ligne Pants, Kate McLeod, Donni and Coco Shop. For more:Follow ⁠@gemsandfriendspodcast ⁠on Instagram!Follow Nan ⁠@nan.philip⁠ and Maddie ⁠@gemsIloved ⁠Subscribe & leave us a comment or review!

This week on Gems & Friends, we sit down with Natalie Steen - stylist, curator, and the brilliant mind behind The Nat Note. Natalie shares her approach to thoughtful curation, the art of the edit, and how personal style can feel both effortless and intentional. From timeless closet staples to how she sources the “just right” pieces, this conversation is full of gems for anyone looking for style inspo or a career pivot! Hope you enjoy! For more:Follow ⁠@gemsandfriendspodcast ⁠on Instagram!Follow Nan ⁠@nan.philip⁠ and Maddie ⁠@gemsIloved ⁠Subscribe & leave us a comment or review!

After an unexpected little hiatus, Nan and Maddie are back, catching up on everything from what we are buying to general life updates. We also dive into the challenging comparison trap of Instagram…how we go about being small ‘content creators,’ and how to stand out without falling into negative Instagram spirals. Episode links HERE. For more:Follow ⁠@gemsandfriendspodcast ⁠on Instagram!Follow Nan ⁠@nan.philip⁠ and Maddie ⁠@gemsIloved ⁠Subscribe & leave us a comment or review!

We sat down and chatted with the energetic, wonderful, and fun Sam Hirschmann Boskey. Sam is endlessly inspiring and just full of light and joy! She is a mother, an author, an actress, a breathwork teacher, and so much more. We talk about everything from being a college athlete, to Sam’s early career in finance, to her switch to acting school and breathwork, and then we also dive into motherhood. We have a slight unexpected interruption to talk about Taylor and Travis (!) and then (as always) we conclude the episode by chatting about shopping and some of Sam’s favorite things. Follow Sam on instagram at @ SamMooves or on her substack Eat the Croissant. Episode links HERE. For more:Follow ⁠@gemsandfriendspodcast ⁠on Instagram!Follow Nan ⁠@nan.philip⁠ and Maddie ⁠@gemsIloved ⁠Subscribe & leave us a comment or review!

New week, new obsessions… obviously. We’re chatting all things “cool water bottles”, the hunt for pants that actually work for fall, and of course a little ChatGPT sprinkled in because we’re all curious about when and how to use AI. Episode links HERE. For more:Follow ⁠@gemsandfriendspodcast ⁠on Instagram!Follow Nan ⁠@nan.philip⁠ and Maddie ⁠@gemsIloved ⁠Subscribe & leave us a comment or review!

Maddie sat down with Neha Ruch of The Power Pause to talk ambition, identity, and why pressing pause on your career doesn’t mean losing your drive. From redefining success in motherhood to resisting the pressure to monetize every hobby, this one’s for anyone navigating a non-linear path. We loved every second — and we think you will too.Episode links HERE. For more:Follow ⁠@gemsandfriendspodcast ⁠on Instagram!Follow Nan ⁠@nan.philip⁠ and Maddie ⁠@gemsIloved ⁠Subscribe & leave us a comment or review!

In this feel-good catch-up, we chat about soaking in slow summer days with family, white t-shirts we are eyeing and buying, and the eternal struggle of finding pants that actually fit tall girls. We also give some job updates for both Maddie and Nan!  It's light, it's personal, and it's packed with the kind of gems you didn't know you needed.Episode links HERE. For more:Follow ⁠@gemsandfriendspodcast ⁠on Instagram!Follow Nan ⁠@nan.philip⁠ and Maddie ⁠@gemsIloved ⁠Subscribe & leave us a comment or review!

This week on Gems and Friends, we sit down with the effortlessly cool and endlessly creative Ali Sisto Daniel. We chat about life in Florida, being a mom of two adorable little boys, and what it’s like to be a full-time influencer. Listen to hear us gab about everything from migraines to anxiety, plus the parenting woes of having a second child and taking kids on vacation. Find links to everything we chat about HERE. For more:Follow ⁠@gemsandfriendspodcast ⁠on Instagram!Follow Nan ⁠@nan.philip⁠ and Maddie ⁠@gemsIloved ⁠Subscribe & leave us a comment or review!

Maddie’s back from Europe and Nan’s back from the Hermès store (or really, just from shopping on Fashionphile!) — so naturally, we have a lot to catch up on this week. We chat about traveling with a baby, recent purchases, trip highlights, Nan’s boldest buy yet and also a bit about social media, instagram vs. substack and more. Links to everything can be found HERE. For more:Follow ⁠@gemsandfriendspodcast ⁠on Instagram!Follow Nan ⁠@nan.philip⁠ and Maddie ⁠@gemsIloved ⁠Subscribe & leave us a comment or review!