Style & Soul

In this episode of Style and Soul, Jenny Livits sits down with renowned jewelry designer Moritz Glik to uncover the remarkable journey from shoemaking in Brazil to becoming one of the most recognizable names in fine jewelry. Known for his iconic kaleidoscope shaker designs, Moritz shares how a chance delivery led him into the jewelry world, the struggles and triumphs of building a brand from scratch in New York, and the inspiration behind his playful, movement-filled creations. From spray-painting prototypes on his East Village rooftop to opening his Soho showroom, Moritz’s story is one of resilience, craftsmanship, and passion. He opens up about being self-taught, the discipline behind his creative process, and the joy of seeing his pieces bring smiles to collectors worldwide. Whether you’re a jewelry lover, a creative entrepreneur, or someone seeking inspiration to follow your instincts, this conversation offers wisdom, humor, and soul.

In this inspiring episode of Style and Soul, Jenny Livits sits down with Bridget King, founder of Bridget King Fine Jewelry, to uncover the remarkable journey from college student to celebrated fine jewelry designer. Bridget opens up about her early hustle selling handmade jewelry, her shift from fashion design to fine jewelry, and how she built a 22-year brand that blends personal meaning and timeless elegance. From navigating business challenges to balancing motherhood and entrepreneurship, Bridget shares honest reflections on how she’s built a life and a business with both style and soul.

In this episode of the Style and Soul Podcast, Jenny Livits sits down with Sig Ward, the visionary behind Sig Ward Jewelry. Once an acupuncturist and healer, Sig shares the deeply personal journey that led her from energy work to jewelry design after a life-altering event. What began as a passion project evolved into a soulful brand rooted in meaning, healing, and empowerment. Discover how her designs are more than adornments...they're intentional, symbolic pieces meant to be worn daily, layered freely, and cherished deeply. From talismans and manifestation to restyling heirloom jewelry, Sig reveals what it takes to build a brand with depth in a saturated industry. Topics of discussion: -How trauma sparked a creative transformation -The energetic power of gemstones -Why meaningful jewelry is the new luxury -How to build a timeless brand without formal training -Restyling: the future of legacy jewelry Whether you're a jewelry lover, creative entrepreneur, or simply someone seeking inspiration this episode will leave you full of style and soul. Shop Sig Ward Jewelry at Pink Lagoon in Solana Beach or www.SigWardJewelry.com

Ali Heitz worked with her mother, Kerri Rosenthal who is an artist/designer. Together they have built a lifestyle brand based off her work on original canvas. Ali is a Breast Cancer survivor/thriver at 31 and has some really cool upcoming collaborations to celebrate survivorship, women and mother/daughter relationships this year.   She lives in Santa Monica with her boyfriend who she met during treatment and she runs the west coast wholesale business from there! For fun, Ali loves to take road trips, work out classes and cook!   @heitzali @kerri.rosenthal @pinklagoon

Katharine Story has 25+ years as a fashion designer and boutique owner - an OG of upcycling and reworking vintage.  She just received certification as a sustainable fashion designer with the world sustainable org in Milan.  She showed at Milan fashion week in October 2023, Eco elegance and Ethical Couture.  She has several different collections - this one is in the forfront at the moment with so much attention on sustainability. You can find her store in Laguna Beach, CA and visit her on instagram and online. www.katharinestory.com @katharinestoryofficial

Vice Versa was founded by Sophie Thoerner, creative director and designer, Hannah Traulsen, head of production and sourcing. The pair has a combined 20 years of experience in every corner of the jewelry industry. Vice Versa skillfully designs fine jewelry that can be styled a number of ways to fit any occasion. The jewelry is meticulously crafted in 14 karat gold and natural diamonds. Vice Versa partners with skilled artisans in New York City and Los Angeles to fabricate each of their unique silhouettes. Vice Versa jewelry is not just an accessory; it's a statement of individuality, a symbol of enduring style crafted with passion and dedication. We take pride in designing jewelry that transcends special occasions, aspiring to be an integral part of the wearer's everyday life. Our brand is a celebration of modular jewelry, a testament to its transformative and evolving nature when embraced by the wearer. This epidose is brought to you by Pink Lagoon.  Shop www.pinklagoon.com and enter code STYLEANDSOUL to receive 15% off your first purchase.  Thank you for listening to the show.    @viceversajewelry Viceversajewelry.com pinklagoon.com 

Women’s ready to wear made in downtown LA since 1999 was Loyd Ford designed by Franck Ford and Stefan Loyd.  What started as an early upcicle brand with a noticeable museum show at the copper Hewitt in NYC and a long list of pop / rock stars and custom dressing celebrities moved into a ready to wear unique brand with focus point on effortless elegance and always the California cool look. Never too serious but always ready to shine!  https://loydford.com  @loyd.ford

Lindsey Bernay is a stylist, speaker, and author with over two decades of experience in luxury fashion. She helps people uncover their power through living and dressing on purpose, combining high-end fashion with everyday practicality to boost confidence. Transforming wardrobes and minds is her passion. Her book, “You Can't Leave the House Naked”, helps readers to live and dress with intention. “It’s time to embrace your style and express yourself authentically, I’m here to inspire and uplift you on your journey.” -Lindsey Bernay  Check out her book "You can't leave the house naked"   Don't forget to Subscribe! Leave us a review and subscribe to stay tuned for more inspiring interviews and fashion tips!    

Welcome to the podcast! I'm Tamara Renee, a dedicated advocate for natural health and beauty. With over 30 years of experience, I specialize in harnessing the power of proper fuel and fascia restoration to unlock whole-body health and radiant beauty. Join me as we explore personalized approaches to health, empowering you to always love the skin you live in. Let's embark on this transformative journey together! Tamara is offering our listeners a code stylesoul15 for 15% off your experiences at her beautiful place in La Jolla, CA or for virtual consultations.  https://www.instagram.com/fitfinefascia/ https://www.tamararenee.com/  

Lindsay Berardi is the Store Director of Pink Lagoon and Jenny and her do a back and forth interview and share so much of the behinds the scenes of Pink Lagoon and tell all on how they met.

Happiness looks good on you. Spreading kindness, positivity, and self-love while making fashion accessible and approachable for everyone. Samii Ryan is a vibrant and influential brand that encapsulates the essence of individuality, creativity, and empowerment. Founded by Samii Ryan, the brand has gained widespread recognition and a dedicated following since its inception. Over the years Samii Ryan has collaborated with such iconic brands as; Care Bears, Smiley, Strawberry Shortcake, Mr. Men Little Miss, Disney, Meghan Trainor, The Hundreds, Supra Footwear, Round Two, U.S. Soccer, Peanuts, and many more. Samii Ryan actively works with charitable organizations, advocating for important social issues and promoting positive change. We create happy clothes for positive people. https://www.instagram.com/bysamiiryan/ www.samiiryan.com

“I believe it is our true nature to be attracted to beauty …it elevates our soul and physical well being by surrounding our home or adorning oneself with something beautiful and exquisite. Jewelry and art are more than decoration, they are an extension of our selves, a reflection of our personal evolution and cosmology.” – Sonja Picard” Canadian award-winning Jewelry Designer Sonja Picard has been a professional full time artist since 1990. Called a ‘bling therapist” by many and a modern-day Alchemist from her renown bespoke services of Recycle your love and more exclusive service called The Cosmology Collection. Prescribing and making jewelry specifically for her clients as a ‘medicinal jeweled elixir” to promote and attract re-balancing of physical and emotional well being, career and relationship harmony. Her 30 years of comprehensive knowledge of mysticism and spiritual landscape has shaped her creativity by study and initiation of sacred mantras and study of Shamanism. Driven to give voice to the sacred, Sonja creates from the ancient Eastern tradition of ‘transmission’ where the making of the piece passes through the artist in heart connection while chanting sacred mantras in the creative process. A combination of meditation, mysticism and devotion that allows the artist to manifest the vision without connection to mind or ego all while holding its intention. Whether it is hand carving her jewelry or creating a painting this ‘ancient technology’ has always been a part of her creative process. Connect with Sonja www.sonjapicard.com Instagram: @sonjapicard or @sonjapicardfineart   Follow Jenny on Instagram: wds_byjennylivits Learn more about Jenny or register for the retreat: www.wdsbyjennylivits.com Shop Pink Lagoon: www.pinklagoon.com   Please don't forget to leave us a rating & review to help the podcast grow! For inquiries about the podcast, please email workwithandreakenney@gmail.com

For our next replay episode, we bring it back to December 2021! Jenny is joined by Lisa Odenweller, founder of Kroma Wellness and Beaming. Noticing a niche in the market, Lisa created Kroma to provide the best-tasting, cleanest, organic ingredients delivered in a beautiful and customizable full product assortment that is easy to integrate into your daily life. The Kroma collection features 18 instant, shelf-stable, and non-perishable powder-based individual offerings anchored by a first-of-its-kind 5 Day Whole Body Reset Program that incorporates the full Kroma product assortment into one all-inclusive system that reinvents and simplifies functional nutrition through superior ingredients and curated expertise. Fans already include Gwyneth Paltrow, Amy Schumer, and Jessica Seinfeld.  

We had such an amaizng conversation with Caroline back in season 1, we wanted to bring it to the top of our feed so our newer listeners can check out this incredibly conversation! Caroline Baudino is a blogger, inspirational speaker,  and micro-influencer that has been sharing her journey of 'bringing back Caroline' to her audience for the past 2 years.  Her goal is to inspire and motivate women to live their best lives. Follow Caroline on Instagram: @shop.with.caroline Caroline's Blog: www.being-caroline.com Follow Jenny on Instagram: wds_byjennylivits Learn more about Jenny: www.wdsbyjennylivits.com Shop Pink Lagoon: www.pinklagoon.com Please don't forget to leave us a rating & review to help the podcast grow! For inquiries about the podcast, please email workwithandreakenney@gmail.com

This past October, I got the once in a lifetime opportunity to travel to India on a group retreat with my friend and jewelry designer, Sonja Picard. If that name sounds familiar, its because she was a guest on the S&S podcast back in season 2 and her travels to India really inspired me to join her on this incredible trip. 

Tammy Dalton Wellness launched online coaching and a self guided master class in 2023. 20 years as a personal trainer, nutritionist and healthy food creator has given Tammy deep insight into aging women’s unique wellness needs. Her unique approach focuses on the brain/body connection and focuses on uncovering emotional roadblocks specific to lifestyle choices. Her dedication to women’s mental and physical health is second only to raising her teenagers, fur babies and quality time with her husband. https://tammydalton.com/ https://www.instagram.com/tammydaltonwellness

Jen Menchaca is a seasoned female veteran in the contemporary fashion world. Along with her  long time friend and business partner, Lisa Hickey, they founded perfectwhitetee using their combined experience in sales, marketing and branding to create the perfect collection of elevated basics for the market. The two of them love t-shirts and have always wanted to start a t-shirt line. Together, the two identified a hole in the market for t-shirts in the better contemporary space. They noticed for a lot of brands, the t-shirt is an afterthought. At perfectwhitetee, they listen to their customers and started with 3 key styles and have now evolved into new colors, extended styles, and even mens! Shop: https://perfectwhitetee.com/ Follow: https://www.instagram.com/perfectwhitetee/  

Change of Scenery is a women’s luxury, sustainable Swim and Resortwear line launched in March 2022.  They had an amazing launch year including online and hundreds of in-person events around the country. They also initiated wholesale for Summer 2023 at Nordstrom.com, Wolf & Badger and select US boutiques, and recently launched on Saks.com. They have been featured in Vogue.com, WWD, Oprah, Town & Country, and more.   Jamie has two decades of experience as Head of Design for iconic brands such as Kate Spade, Shoshanna and Milly. Leaning on that experience, she recognized a white space in the Swim and Resortwear market for high-quality and sophisticated swim under $200 retail, designed for women 30+. Change of Scenery has become especially known for their perfect cheek coverage (especially our high-waisted bikini bottom) and our coordinating resortwear/swim looks. Their styles are all made from sustainable materials and all of our packaging is recycled and/or recyclable.   IG: @shopchangeofscenery Website: https://shopchangeofscenery.com

Anna Kloots is a New York Times bestselling author who always dreamed of being a Disney princess. Her writing candidly reflects on her travels, relationships, failures, and fantasies, and it may inspire you to move to Paris, like she did. Anna can usually be found writing and sipping champagne on a cafe terrace, rain or shine, and she is always on the hunt for a warm baguette, a cheap flight, a vintage dress, or a beautiful moment to snap a shot of. She is currently working on adapting Live Your Life, the memoir she wrote with her sister, into a screenplay. You can keep up with all her latest adventures on www.instagram.com/annakloots, check out her photography at annakloots.shop, or visit her website www.annakloots.com. Follow Anna on Instagram: www.instagram.com/annakloots 

 Liseanne Frankfurt is a jewelry and clothing designer. The LFrank collections are the very personal expression what constitutes the foundation of a modern feminine wardrobe. Utilizing a thoughtful approach to sustainability, every piece we make, whether bespoke or otherwise, is often one-of or few-of a kind, thereby eliminating waste and excess wherever possible. By its very nature, this process of creation creates a deep sense of the individual, graciously extending the very ethos of personal luxury to our clients with each and every piece. Follow her on Instagram @lfrankjewelry www.lfrankjewelry.com   Follow Jenny on Instagram: wds_byjennylivits Learn more about Jenny: www.wdsbyjennylivits.com Shop Pink Lagoon: www.pinklagoon.com Please don't forget to leave us a rating & review to help the podcast grow!