The Materialist : A Podcast from At Present

The Materialist : Erin Sachse Nathan

The designer behind ERINESS talks about getting discovered at 18, finding meaning in ladybugs, balancing creativity with commerce, and building a jewelry brand on her own

The Materialist : Lauren Sherman

Lauren Sherman, of Puck and The Fashion People podcast, knows exactly how the fashion trick works. She understands the margins, the mythology and the machinery that tur

The Materialist : Ivette Stephanopoulos

For this episode of The Materialist, host Marc Bridge sits down with Ivette Stephanopoulos — a 25-year jewelry industry veteran whose career has spanned nearly every corn

The Materialist : Rob Bates

This episode of The Materialist is a little different. Usually, we talk with designers, tastemakers, collectors, and creators about the objects they love: the jewelry th

The Materialist : Spicy Dan

Marc Bridge and Danielle Meyer, The Dominick Hotel, NYC, March 27, 2026 What happens when a brand is built not from strategy decks or heritage training, but from instinc

The Materialist : Malaika Crawford

A conversation with Malaika Crawford on flex culture, gatekeeping, and why print still matters. There’s a moment in my conversation with Malaika Crawford—Editorial Direc

The Materialist : Monica Stephenson

Marc Bridge and Monica Stephenson, Anza Gems Worldwide Headquarters, Seattle, WA Monica Stephenson is the kind of guest who makes you see a familiar object—one you might

The Materialist : Randi Molofsky

Marc Bridge and Randi Molofsky, The Peninsula Beverly Hills There are people in the jewelry world who write about it, people who sell it, people who design it—and then t

The Materialist : Jenna Perry

In this episode of The Materialist, Marc Bridge sits down with celebrity colorist Jenna Perry, the artist behind the signature looks of Kendall Jenner, Bella Hadid, and a

The Materialist : Brynn Wallner

If you’ve peeked at modern watch culture in the last few years, chances are you’ve felt Brynn Wallner’s impact—whether you realized it or not. She’s the founder of Dimepi

The Materialist : Lionheart

From a small town in Denmark to a sun-splashed bench in New York’s Diamond District, sisters Joy and Sarah Haugaard (the minds behind Lionheart) have built a jewelry univ

The Materialist : Charlotte Groeneveld

Marc Bridge and Charlotte Groeneveld at the launch dinner for The World of Charlotte Groeneveld, presented by At Present. Raf’s New York, September 9, 2025. Charlotte’s d

The Materialist : Sommyyah Awan

Sommyyah Awan and Marc Bridge, Hotel Chelsea, New York City, September 13, 2025 For this episode of The Materialist, recorded during New York Fashion Week, I sat down wi

The Materialist : Ruthie Friedlander

What does it take to translate timeless brands into the digital age—and what happens when you refuse to play by algorithmic rules? This week on The Materialist, I sit dow

The Materialist : Laura Herbert

On Instagram, it looks effortless: the infinity pools in the Maldives, the safari sunsets in South Africa, the couture fit checks against a perfect backdrop. Laura and Ni

The Materialist : Tiffany Lopinsky

This week on The Materialist, I’m joined by Tiffany Lopinsky — co-founder and president of ShopMy, the platform quietly powering your favorite creators. We cover a lot o

The Materialist : Victoria Gomelsky

Victoria Gomelsky and Marc Bridge Live from the Fabulous Venetian Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas. Welcome back to The Materialist. I recorded this special episode live from

The Materialist : Alysa Teichman

What do you get when a journalism grad, Dallas native, and self-described jewelry “nepo baby” builds a piercing empire in the middle of a pandemic? You get Wildlike—a bra

The Materialist : Gigi Burris

This week on The Materialist, I sit down with milliner and creative force Gigi Burris, founder of Gigi Burris Millinery and the nonprofit Closely Crafted, which champions

The Materialist : Sophie Cohen

Marc Bridge and Sophie Cohen (@stylewithsoco), The Hotel Chelsea, May 21, 2025 In today’s episode of The Materialist, I had the pleasure of speaking with Sophie Cohen, a