Madeleine Fawcett: Beauty PR, Boarding School and Raising Four Kids

Madeleine Fawcett: Beauty PR, Boarding School and Raising Four Kids

Nan sits down with Madeleine Fawcett, a beauty publicist, co-founder of Project MM, and mother of four. The two first connected online over their shared eye of great shopping finds, only to discover their families were already connected back home on Boston’s North Shore. Madeleine walks Nan through her wild path from an unpaid PR internship in New York to launching her own boutique beauty agency with her best friend Meredith fifteen years ago. They get into how she landed her first big client (Linda Rodin of Rodin Olio Lusso) thanks to a chance airport bar moment, why she has intentionally kept the agency small, and how the PR landscape has shifted from print magazines to Substack and creator gifting. Then, Madeleine opens up about life as a working mom and raising four children on Boston’s North Shore while building a career primarily in New York City. She reflects on her years at Andover, the lifelong friendships that began there, and how a move back home to Massachusetts during COVID became a permanent change. They also discuss why Madeleine’s mom (a.k.a. Grandmere) living with the family is the secret to making it all work, and the honest answer to whether the mom guilt ever fully goes away. The conversation turns to shopping with stops in Paris (Rubirosas and Charvet), plus favorite boutiques across New York, Massachusetts, and Palm Beach. The episode closes with Madeleine’s three noteworthy tips for managing a busy life: the Meta Ray-Ban Wayfarer glasses she swears by, the Google Calendar ritual that keeps her family on track, and her honest case for outsourcing and automating wherever she can. Find links to everything mentioned on our Substack: https://nanphilip.substack.com/t/noteworthy-with-nan-podcast [http://nanphilip.substack.com]    Stay tuned for more Noteworthy with Nan episodes every Thursday!!   Follow Madeleine:  Madeleine’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/madeleinefawcett/ [https://www.instagram.com/madeleinefawcett/]  Madeleine’s Substack: https://madeleinefawcett.substack.com/ [https://madeleinefawcett.substack.com/] Project MM (Madeleine’s business): https://www.instagram.com/projectmmnyc/ [https://www.instagram.com/projectmmnyc/]    Follow Nan: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nan.philip/ [https://www.instagram.com/nan.philip/]  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nan_philip [https://www.tiktok.com/@nan_philip]    Follow the podcast: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/noteworthywithnan/ [https://www.instagram.com/noteworthywithnan/]  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@noteworthywithnan [https://www.tiktok.com/@noteworthywithnan]  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NoteworthyWithNan [https://www.youtube.com/@NoteworthyWithNan]      Timestamps:  02:30 Highs & Lows of the Week 04:00 Boarding School at Andover  09:30 Raising Four Kids  15:30 Beauty PR Agency  22:00 How PR Has Changed 30:00 Paris Shopping: Rubirosas and Charvet 36:30 Madeline’s Three Noteworthy Tips 43:00 Quick-Fire: NY, MA and Palm Beach Favorites    Credits: Host: Nan Philip Executive Producer: Julia Aubuchon Technical Director: Drew Downing Guest: Madeleine Fawcett

Priyanka Aribindi: Podcasting with Crooked Media, Writing on Substack & The Row Park Tote

For the fourth episode of the podcast, Nan sits down with Priyanka Aribindi, a writer, podcast host, and content consultant whose Substack “Shit I Bought And Liked” is a can’t miss shopping newsletter. Both women have newsletters on Substack and love to shop, so they have lots to talk about.  Priyanka recounts her path from working at Time magazine to getting a DM from Crooked Media’s Jon Lovett that led her to move to LA, launch one of their first daily newsletters, and eventually host her own podcast.    Then, both women get honest about the realities of freelance life; the pros, cons, healthcare nightmares, how to scope out projects and what to charge. Next they dive into all things Substack: Priyanka discusses how she built her audience over seven years, when to launch a paid tier, and how she goes about working with brands for partnerships. Plus, Priyanka shares her number-one tip for anyone starting out on substack.  Later the girls switch over to discussing shopping and their shared love of the The Row N/S Park Tote and more details on everything they think about as they shop. The episode closes with Priyanka’s three noteworthy tips for surviving real life: Last Call as a post-drinking supplement, a “dinner list” in her notes app, and leaving her phone in the kitchen overnight for a better night's sleep.    Find links to everything mentioned on our Substack: https://nanphilip.substack.com/t/noteworthy-with-nan-podcast [https://nanphilip.substack.com/t/noteworthy-with-nan-podcast]   Stay tuned for more Noteworthy with Nan episodes every Thursday!!   Follow Priyanka Aribindi: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/priaribi/ [https://www.instagram.com/priaribi/]  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@priaribi [https://www.tiktok.com/@priaribi?lang=en]  Substack: https://www.shitiboughtandliked.com/ [https://www.shitiboughtandliked.com/]   Follow Nan: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nan.philip/ [https://www.instagram.com/nan.philip/]  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nan_philip [https://www.tiktok.com/@nan_philip]    Follow the podcast: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/noteworthywithnan/ [https://www.instagram.com/noteworthywithnan/]  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@noteworthywithnan [https://www.tiktok.com/@noteworthywithnan]  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NoteworthyWithNan [https://www.youtube.com/@NoteworthyWithNan]      Timestamps: 00:00 Welcome Priyanka Aribindi 02:20 Highs & Lows of the Week  07:32 From Time Inc. to Crooked Media 15:12 ‘Shit I Bought And Liked’ 19:36 Substack tips 27:28 Freelance Life 32:41 Shopping: The Row Park Tote 37:25 Noteworthy Tips 45:34 Priyanka’s Favorite NYC Spots Credits: Host: Nan Philip Executive Producer: Julia Aubuchon Technical Director: Drew Downing Guest: Priyanka Aribindi

Sarah Lederman: Interior Design, Landline Phones & Hulken Bags

For the third episode of the podcast, Nan sits down with her friend (and former PR client!) Sarah Lederman, a New York-based interior designer and the founder of Three Fates Textiles, a brand new textile and wallpaper line that is an extension of Sarah's signature layered, collected aesthetic. They talk about the year-long journey of bringing Three Fates to market, the Greco-Roman influences behind her first collection, and why launching through trade showrooms like Temple Studio, Design Social Studio and Harbinger felt like the right first step. Then Nan asks some practical questions about interior design – when and how to hire an interior designer, what makes a good client, and Sarah's high-low approach to deciding when to spend and when to save. We also get Sarah’s perspective on raising two daughters in New York City without iPads or cell phones, the "Wait Until 8th" pledge, Sarah's recent travels to Bhutan and Morocco, and the family tennis ritual at Randall's Island that has become her favorite weekend hobby. The episode closes with Sarah sharing three noteworthy tips for small tools and systems that help her stay grounded at work and at home. Find links to everything Sarah mentions on our Substack: https://nanphilip.substack.com/p/noteworthy-sarah-lederman [https://nanphilip.substack.com/p/noteworthy-sarah-lederman]  Stay tuned for more Noteworthy with Nan episodes every Thursday!! Follow Sarah:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahledermaninteriors/ [https://www.instagram.com/sarahledermaninteriors/]  Follow Three Fates Textiles:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/threefatestextiles/ [https://www.instagram.com/threefatestextiles/]  Follow Nan: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nan.philip/ [https://www.instagram.com/nan.philip/]  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nan_philip [https://www.tiktok.com/@nan_philip]  Follow the podcast: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/noteworthywithnan/ [https://www.instagram.com/noteworthywithnan/]  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@noteworthywithnan [https://www.tiktok.com/@noteworthywithnan]  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NoteworthyWithNan [https://www.youtube.com/@NoteworthyWithNan]  Timestamps:  02:08 Launching Three Fates Textiles 05:08 How to Hire an Interior Designer  10:40 Fashion, Jewelry & Resetting Her Engagement Ring  16:23 Raising Kids in NYC Without Phones  21:46 Travels to Bhutan, Morocco & Beyond  24:06 Family Tennis & Other Hobbies  29:45 Noteworthy Tips: Granola, Skylight & Hulken  40:09 Life Motto: "Everything Is Figureoutable" Credits: Host: Nan Philip Executive Producer: Julia Aubuchon Technical Director: Drew Downing Guest: Sarah Lederman

Caroline Keogh: Countless Hobbies, Reservations & Tracy Anderson Workouts

Nan sits down with her college friend, Caroline Keogh, who works in luxury and fashion communications.  Together they chat about everything from starting new hobbies, exploring New York City, getting great restaurant reservations and Tracy Anderson workouts. Caroline takes us through her morning routine and advocates for going into the office vs working from home. We then dive into Caroline’s Noteworthy Tips: the Indyx App (to catalog your clothing and outfits), using her Daily Overview Notepad from Ramona & Ruth and playing card games/buying a card shuffler. We wrap up the episode with Caroline’s advice on managing anxiety and moments of overwhelm plus her motto of ‘Life Happens on a Tuesday.’ Find links to everything Caroline mentions on our substack: https://nanphilip.substack.com/p/noteworthy-caroline-keogh Stay tuned for more Noteworthy with Nan episodes every Thursday!! Follow Caroline: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/caroline_keogh/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@caroline_keogh?lang=en Follow Nan: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nan.philip/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nan_philip Follow the podcast: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/noteworthywithnan/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@noteworthywithnan?lang=en YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NoteworthyWithNan [https://www.youtube.com/@NoteworthyWithNan] Key Takeaway from the Episode: Caroline suggests having five or six go-to outfits each season.  Caroline and Nan rave about The Indyx phone app for cataloging and tracking their wardrobe. Write out your day the night before to reduce stress and sleep better. Reframing how you think about jealousy. Caroline’s inside perspective of Tracy Anderson workouts and how to get started. The pro’s of going into the office for work vs. working from home. Overwhelm and anxiety are different things and can be managed differently. Caroline’s personal motto: Life happens on a Tuesday. Credits: Host: Nan Philip Executive Producer: Julia Aubuchon Technical Director: Drew Downing Guest: Caroline Keogh

Diana Pearl: Royal Obsessions, Life in Your 30s and The Future of Influencing

In our very first episode, Nan sits down with Diana Pearl, senior editor at Business of Fashion, lifelong fashion journalism insider, proud cat mom, royal family enthusiast, and just an all around positive and thoughtful friend. Diana has been covering the influencer industry since before "influencer" was even a word, and in this conversation she and Nan get into the real state of luxury retail, where the department store is headed, and why Diana believes creators and influencers have become the new curators of fashion. They also talk about the future of AI in the content space, the ShopMy Noir launch, and why authenticity is so important for influencers. The women then dive into navigating life in their 30s in New York City; dating while your friends get married and have babies, building and keeping friendships as an adult, and how Diana manages to stay as optimistic as possible. The episode concludes with Diana sharing three noteworthy tips for small life hacks that help simplify and improve her days. Find links to everything Diana mentions on our Substack: https://nanphilip.substack.com/p/noteworthy-diana-pearl Stay tuned for more Noteworthy with Nan episodes every Thursday!! Follow Diana: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dianaspearl/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dianaspearl?lang=en Subscribe and read her work at Business of Fashion Follow Nan: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nan.philip/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nan_philip Follow the podcast: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/noteworthywithnan/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@noteworthywithnan?lang=en YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NoteworthyWithNan Key Takeaways from The Episode: Diana's take on the future of department stores and why influencers and creators have become the new curators of fashion. The importance of authenticity as AI grows in the content and influencer space. Diana's "rising tide lifts all boats" mindset for navigating friends in different life stages. How to make new friends as an adult and why Instagram is an underrated tool for finding your people. The case for eliminating small, needless decisions to reduce mental load throughout the day. Why sleeping without your phone in the room is one of Diana's most impactful habits. Diana's tip to live near your friends, especially if you don't live near family. Finding a therapist through Alma, a platform that matches you with therapists who take your insurance. Credits: Host: Nan Philip Executive Producer: Julia Aubuchon Technical Director: Drew Downing Guest: Diana Pearl