Under The Via

Laura MacRae, Founder of MacRae & Co.

Today on Under The Via we get to listen in on a fun conversation with Toi and Laura MacRae, Founder of MacRae & Co. MacRae & Co was launched in 2022. After a successful launch with a repurposed button brand, Laura MacRae wanted to launch her own curated collections from handpicked manufactures from across the globe.  From her first Prada bag and Tory Burch Revas, fashion has always been front and center in her world. Accessories finish the outfit. A simple Oxford white shirt can immediately be elevated by a pair of gorgeous earrings and TB flats or Palm Beach Sandals. MacRae is a family name - for multiple generations, and their hope is that their pieces will outlast the trends and carry you through the generations.  At MacRae & Co, they love classic pieces. Some styles never die. But, they also like a little bit of a modern twist. So their pieces always have a classic look with a modern edge without being too trendy that they only last you a season. They want you to feel seen and bold in their pieces. Their hope is you love them as much as they do. https://macraeandco.com/ [https://macraeandco.com/] www.palmbeachsandals.com

Payton Hollingsworth, Founder of Cola Stacks

Cola Stacks is a Via brand at Palm Beach Sandals, and is a faith based jewelry company on a mission to give back as a community. Their team is based in Columbia, South Carolina, where the founder, Payton Hollingsworth was born and raised. They create unique bracelets that they hope bring joyful reminders throughout the day, whether it’s a reminder of who you were with when you purchased your bracelet, the custom name you chose, or the verse that brings you encouragement. Tune in to her conversation with Toi Stepp, and hear how it all started, the company’s heart to give back and some really exciting news of what’s to come! shopcolastacks.com [https://shopcolastacks.com/?srsltid=AfmBOoq8CoHmfTI8W7rIvr_kK-yGQJO22qsgrAhTfq7ypqKsXccxst7L] palmbeachsandals.com [palmbeachsandals.com]

Author & Artist Jenna Shotmeyer On How She Used Art To Overcome Personal Tragedy

Today, we're excited to welcome Jenna Shotmeyer, author of "Are You Drowning?", as she shares her powerful testimony and the story behind her book. After a traumatic brain injury changed the course of her life, she discovered art as a means of healing and connection. We'll also dive into her incredible collaborations, including her work with Palm Beach Sandals, and how these partnerships have helped spread her message even further. Plus, don’t forget, you can grab a copy of "Are You Drowning?" at our Jupiter Palm Beach Sandals location! PalmBeachSandals.com [PalmBeachSandals.com] illustratedbyjenna.com [https://illustratedbyjenna.com/]

Lauren Kopal, Owner of Navy Jane, Shares Her Journey From Nursing To Fashion Designer

Today we speak with Lauren Kopal, owner of Navy Jane. Lauren is from Connecticut and has been a nurse for over 30 years working in New York City, then in pharmaceuticals. She started her company Navy Jane in 2015 after being diagnosed with cancer. Her company started as a plus-size clothing line, and she pivoted the company around 2020 to now include sweaters, beaded purses and accessories! Lauren has been with the Via program from the beginning, and has an amazing eye for classic and sophisticated style. Check out her products at Palm Beach Sandals locations or online at the link below: NavyJane.com [https://www.shopnavyjane.com/?srsltid=AfmBOopFdRIdE8V_iaGpxOgZ5LnPVim7ZZZ_zrfBs9ONOO3C7ikqTpt6]

Leigh Gale, Owner of Kate Leigh Resort Wear

Leigh Gale and her daughter, Kate, join Toi and her daughter, Colbie, on today’s episode. Leigh always believed that you should follow your heart and dream big! She and her daughter Kate (named after her late mother Katherine) reached for the stars, and took a leap of faith to follow their dream of creating their very own mother/daughter resort wear line!  Kate Leigh is a brand that celebrates women and girls, especially mothers and daughters. Working on the development of this brand allows the legacy of her late mother who passed from breast cancer and whose nickname with close friends and family was “Penny,” to shine through and make all of us feel magical! Tune into this special mother/daughter episode, and join the inspiring conversation as you hear from these young entrepreneurs! KateLeigh.co [https://www.kateleigh.co/]