Story + Rain Talks

Unleashing some really important facts about men’s facial skin. Blowing little-known---but hugely important facts---wide open on Story + Rain Talks with Freddie Sheridan, CEO + Founder of The Y Code skincare for men, who is also a global retail expert. When you started the journey into skincare you were---and are--aiming to redesign mens skincare from the ground up, because you recognized that many men’s skincare lines were ultimately women’s products disguised in masculine packaging. How so? How are you also changing the way that men look at pigment for the face, in that your eye cream is tinted? It’s no secret that people have become more savvy about what they put on their skin, and brands have wisened up too. The why of Y Code's ingredients: algae, green coffee, wild ginger, wild yellow gentian root, and sea salt. Well Kept eye cream was released by The Y Code in January 2025. The consumer. What has feedback been like? Has anything surprised you or delighted you, in particular? Product roll-out and things get exciting for The Y Code in the fall. Can you talk a little bit about what’s next for the brand? Knowing all that you know about men’s skin, what would you encourage men to focus on in terms of facial care routine? Discover more: The Y Code and Freddie Sheridan  https://theycode.com/blogs/journal/founders-story [https://theycode.com/blogs/journal/founders-story]

A Note From The Host: As we settle into summer, we’re talking about the cozy life with Heather Taylor of Heather Taylor Home: the home furnishings brand known for its tablecloths and more, a brilliant West Elm collab, and Heather's fresh and wise ways to modern entertaining, and elevating the every day. From star party planner Mindy Weiss, home décor curators Nicky Kehoe, filmmaker Nancy Meyers known for her inviting and covet-worthy movie set interiors---to what topped the tables in Busy Phillips’ home for our October 2020 cover story, Heather Taylor Home is an LA-based brand that has become a go-to for those with an eye for great taste and the the je ne sais quois perfection of the brand's casual vibe. Heather Taylor Home celebrates the classic but look twice…and see the twist. Heather shares the build to her brand from its blog roots, the ways in which her very bedroom as kid was the inspiring springboard for her aesthetic, and how she’s never been afraid to ask and go for it. We discuss the media and the importance in the way in which one presents, and I get all the tips and picks for entertaining---outdoors, and otherwise---and all those elements of cozy, down to the music that makes things sing. Heather discusses favorites from her line, being her own muse, how people are now cool with coordinating and are looking towards color, where home décor trends are headed, and what she’s turning to in fashion and accessories. Listen to this most delightful chat that is sure to bring you LOTS of ideas. Discover more + Shop The Podcast: heathertaylorhome.com [http://heathertaylorhome.com] Heather Taylor Home Glen Plaid Tablecloth [https://go.shopmy.us/p-20309511] Heather Taylor Home Gingham Napkin Set [https://go.shopmy.us/p-20309581] Heather Taylor Home Soho Two Toned Indigo Moon + Stars Garland [https://go.shopmy.us/p-20525915] The Company Store bedding [https://go.shopmy.us/p-20516978] Gap High Rise VintageSoft Relaxed Joggers in Neon Pink [https://go.shopmy.us/p-20499376] Gap VintageSoft Wedge Crewneck in Neon Pink [https://go.shopmy.us/p-20499453] Clare V. Polka Dot Heart Charm [https://go.shopmy.us/p-20500108] Clare V. Nautilus Charm [https://go.shopmy.us/p-20500123] Martha Stewart Gardening: Month By Month [https://amzn.to/3GfJSZx] Discover the episode and more on storyandrain.com [http://storyandrain.com] follow @storyandraintalks [https://www.instagram.com/storyandraintalks/?hl=en] and @storyandrain [https://www.instagram.com/storyandrain/?hl=en] on Instagram follow @storyandraintalks [https://www.instagram.com/storyandraintalks/?hl=en] and @storyandrain [https://www.instagram.com/@storyandrain/?hl=en] on Threads all about the host [https://storyandrain.com/page/the-founder]

A Note From The Host: This week’s podcast dives into fashion, one of my favorite subjects, as I speak to a founder who is changing the face of kidswear. No dinosaurs and trucks; no unicorns and rainbows---the Young Days brand is way out of the box in a sea of homogeneity that is the children’s clothing market. Young Days comes right out and tells you, ‘We are the cool kids on the playground emulating the effortless street-style cool of our parents.’ Co-founder Jeremy Fischer tells the story of one of my favorite brands, one that he launched with his father. And while his family has had 50 years of experience in the business, you’ll listen to Jeremy’s passion and mission for doing things his own way, and on his own path. For example, he found one of his key creative employees on LinkedIn, an apparel and textiles designer with a quilting background who brings the keen sense of color and pattern to the brand. You’ll hear Jeremy state, ‘I don’t want to be a 100-million-dollar brand’. With a longtime front row seat to how garments are often produced, Jeremy and Young Days keep sustainability top of mind. You’ll hear how a deep love of children and family is at the core of this business, which brands inspire Jeremy personally, the learning curve he experienced in photographing corrals of kids as the face of his brand, and the unique Young Days unisex vibe that makes these clothes pass-downable, kid-to-kid. Discover more + Shop The Podcast: youngdays.com [http://youngdays.com] Young Days Bolinas Pant [https://go.shopmy.us/p-20243411] Young Days Marin Pant [https://go.shopmy.us/p-20243430] Young Days Davis Sleeper [https://go.shopmy.us/p-20243443] Young Days Chapel Hill San Fransicso Set [https://go.shopmy.us/p-20243454] Young Days Mammoth Sleeper [https://go.shopmy.us/p-20243528] Young Days Juneau Cardigan [https://go.shopmy.us/p-20243588] Young Days Santa Fe Tee [https://go.shopmy.us/p-20243621] Discover the episode and more on storyandrain.com [http://storyandrain.com] follow @storyandraintalks [https://www.instagram.com/storyandraintalks/] and @storyandrain [https://www.instagram.com/storyandrain/] on Instagram follow @storyandraintalks [https://www.threads.com/@storyandraintalks] and @storyandrain [https://www.threads.com/@storyandrain] on Threads all about the host [https://storyandrain.com/page/the-founder]

A Note From The Host: This is one of my favorite conversations with a behind-the-scenes fashion insider. I love this discussion for its niche and unique perspective. Megan Ryley is Senior Vice President of Product Development + Production at Aimé Leon Dore, the luxury streetwear brand that everyone is talking about, but that Megan tells me---has a much wider audience than what that category actually evokes, in words. The longtime textiles expert and fashion production veteran tells us what it’s like to work in the industry of fashion, which she describes as ‘chaos’; every single day there’s going to be something unexpected that happens. From owning her own factory and working across cultures, to what women are REALLY up against as bosses in the workplace and how fabric sourcing plays an incredibly important role in the expression of a garment---Megan shares her experience and fashion’s fascinating backstory. Episode 170 of Story + Rain Talks also delivers some great advice: cutting out the ‘fluff’ and being very direct with her expectations is what has made Megan truly successful in her work… and if you are planning to start a brand? The most important thing that you can do, is be very connected to your customer base. Hear Megan’s perspective on how we're entering into a unique part of history when it comes to fashion, where people are so uniquely attuned to their own sense of style and how, in turn, creatives and designers are given so much more space to do their thing. It was lovely to listen to the juxtaposition in how she lives and does life, juggling her high power and high pressure job, and of course---hear all about how cult brand Aimé Leon Dore approaches storytelling and delivers a lifestyle. Discover more + Shop The Podcast: www.meganryley.com [http://www.meganryley.com] aimeleondore.com [http://aimeleondore.com] Discover the episode and more on storyandrain.com [http://storyandrain.com] follow @storyandraintalks [https://www.instagram.com/storyandraintalks/] and @storyandrain [https://www.instagram.com/storyandrain/] on Instagram follow @storyandraintalks [https://www.threads.com/@storyandraintalks] and @storyandrain [https://www.threads.com/@storyandrain] on Threads all about the host [https://storyandrain.com/page/the-founder]

A Note From The Host: April Gargiulo has done something revolutionary and extraordinary in skincare. Listen ahead to hear all about the ingredients in, and unparalleled and intricate processes of--- Vintner’s Daughter---the, what’s now a 3-product, 3 step routine for skin ‘nutrition’---with the recent launch of their cleanser. April’s beautiful brand has long been a favorite of mine ( I find myself running out of serum, and rushing to replenish it) for many reasons, so it was a treat to talk to April about it all. The intangible, intoxicating scent of her serum; the way that repeated use TRULY transforms skin…are just some of what I, and many, love about Vintner’s Daughter. On the podcast you’ll learn about what it means to really take care of your skin. When most skincare companies are concerned with revenue, April’s strictly focused on what’s best for skin. And to hear April talk about how gratitude is built into her brand and built into her life’s outlook? It's so incredibly uplifting, and deeply inspiring. We talk about life in Napa, her definition of luxury, and how, coming from a family of winemakers, she was taught at a very early age that cutting corners and taking shortcuts would mean not being able to make the best product. April talks the beginnings of and the trajectory of the brand, explains it’s ‘G to G’ recipe for growth, and shares the rituals and favorites in her day-today routine. Discover more + Shop The Podcast: vintnersdaughter.com [http://vintnersdaughter.com] Vintner's Daughter Active Renewal Cleanser [https://go.shopmy.us/p-19151277] Vintner's Daughter Active Treatment Essence [https://go.shopmy.us/p-19151290] Vintner's Daughter Active Botanical Serum [https://go.shopmy.us/p-19151256] Maria McManus Oversized Shirt in White [https://go.shopmy.us/p-19150679] Dries Van Noten Amethyst Shadow Graphic Ochre Lipstick [https://go.shopmy.us/p-19151237] Discover the episode and more on storyandrain.com [http://storyandrain.com] follow @storyandraintalks [https://www.instagram.com/storyandraintalks/] and @storyandrain [https://www.instagram.com/storyandrain/] on Instagram follow @storyandraintalks [https://www.threads.com/@storyandraintalks] and @storyandrain [https://www.threads.com/@storyandrain] on Threads all about the host [https://storyandrain.com/page/the-founder]