Gems and Friends

18. Work, NYC & Winter Boots

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 set

17. Podcasts, Politics & Nail Polish

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 founda

Gems & Friends: Natalie Steen

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 cu

16. Life Lately, Donni Pants & Instagram Spirals

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 c

15. Gems & Sam Hirschmann

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 aut

14. Hydrated & Intrigued with AI

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 sprink

13. Gems & Neha Ruch

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 succes

12. T-Shirts, Jeans & Jobs

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

11. Gems & Ali Sisto Daniel

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

10. Nell goes to Europe & Nan’s big splurge

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.

09. Gems & The PE Guy

This week we sit down with your new favorite internet personality (and Maddie’s brother) @johnnyhilbrant. Johnny is blowing up for his hilarious takes on the world of P

08. Self Image and GLP1s

In this episode of Gems and Friends, we’re talking all things summer sparkle… from the beaded necklaces we’re loving to the pieces that didn’t make the cut (hello, return

07. Gems & Amanda Jones Vaughan

This week we sit down with ⁠Amanda Jones Vaughan⁠ to talk about the art of vintage shopping, evolving personal style, and how she juggles motherhood and building her busi

06. Cuticles, Clarity and Morning Routines

We get into the little rituals that keep us sane — from manicure preferences to therapy breakthroughs and the morning routines that actually stick. It’s casual, cozy, and

05. Dog Beds, Baby Passports & Buyer’s Remorse

This week we’re covering all the essentials (and non-essentials) we’ve been obsessing over (and promptly returning). From designing the perfect custom dog bed to prepping

04. Gems and Madison Snider Podpirka of Fewer Finer

This week, Nan and Maddie sit down with their brilliant and stylish friend Madison Snider Podpirka—founder of the cult-favorite Brooklyn-based jewelry brand Fewer Finer.

03. Shakes and Serums

This week we’re circling back on the protein powders we’ve been trying (and loving?), dishing on the beauty treatments that are actually worth it, and chatting through wh

02. This Week in Random

This week: our favorite products, a deep-ish dive into Ballerina Farm, and a grab bag of random thoughts. Chaos, opinions, and fun, in typical Maddie and Nan fashion. Li

01. Pilot Episode

Welcome to Gems & Friends!! Links to the products we discuss can be found HERE. For more follow along on Instagram: Nan: @Nan.Philip Maddie: @gemsiloved