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| 04 Feb 2022 | Butter, Love and Lather with COCO XO Artisan Soap | 00:37:49 | |
An artisanal and holistic collection of handmade soaps and body butters. Aromatically infused and beautifully designed with organic, hydrating, and skin replenishing plant-based ingredients. Founder Kim Brown having grown up in family of artisan soap makers. Inspired forward, in truly evolving the art and technique into her own signature style, of modern abstract- fluffed, swirled and luxuriously designed, and sustainably driven in beauty and body wellness. | NY NOW: | |||
| 10 Feb 2022 | The Paper Plane Cocktail Hour: For the Pun of it | 00:31:13 | |
You should probably choose your words carefully with Krishna Chavda. She is the founder of NANU Studio in Hoboken, New Jersey, and this self-proclaimed Pun Queen has quite a bit to say about the stationery community and maker lifestyle. Connecting people is about much more than just a vibrant palette, engaging plant and animal imagery, and lots of clever word-play — but these provided the framework for Krishna to carve out a niche for a growing brand! RESOURCES | NY NOW: | |||
| 17 Feb 2022 | Migrations from Journalism to Handmade with Kinship Stories | 00:49:25 | |
Kinship Stories is a culture and art project featuring a piece’s line of precious tribal adornments. Yasmine One-of-a-kind pieces include vintage and antique materials, often of museum quality. Experimenting with fusions of old and new, adding handmade work to the mix. Kinship Stories is committed to supporting local artisanship and fostering intercultural and understanding of otherness.
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| 25 Feb 2022 | Beth Diana Smith: A Cultural Oasis | 00:43:08 | |
Take some time and listen as Beth Diana Smith engages us with stories of her past and her vision of the future. Get caught up on the Black Artists Designers Guild, hear about what Beth is up to these days and learn about the importance of creating your own Cultural Oasis. RESOURCES | NY NOW Podcast Page: | |||
| 04 Mar 2022 | Handloom Textile Tours with Heritage Weaves | 00:46:45 | |
Heritage weaves conducts hand loom textile tours for conscious travelers, who want to see how handmade clothes are made, buyers and textile enthusiast, gain the experience of seeing how Ikat is made and buy from the weavers directly. Each process of the Ikat weaving is explained in detail, based in Nalgonda district of Telangana state, India. Heritage Weaves has more than 50 women weavers working with the enterprise. Artisans weave traditional as well as contemporary ikat weaves, working with sustainable and 100 % natural yarns- cotton and silk. | NY NOW : | |||
| 10 Mar 2022 | The Paper Plane Cocktail Hour: The Heart and Soul of Honeyberry | 00:37:06 | |
Just when we need to be reminded to take a moment and maybe a deep breath, Yuko Miki of Honeyberry Studios comes to the rescue with her menagerie of adorable animals and upbeat messaging. She defines loving yourself as an act of resistance, and her offbeat, life-affirming range of stationery and lifestyle merchandise accordingly makes that a reality. Listen in as Yuko shares her experiences that transported her to create Honeyberry and how she incorporates her anti-racism, sustainable values into her work. All while helping others to embrace the same values in their own lives, one uplifting card at a time! RESOURCES | NY NOW: | |||
| 24 Mar 2022 | Business Interruptus | 00:39:16 | |
We all have experienced it... an interruption in our business. We also know that we can expect them again when we are least ready for it. Join us as former retail store owner, RETAILMavens founder Cathy Donovan Wagner and Amy Loewenberg talk about some fun out of the box in-store and out-of-store events as ways to build a community around your business, engage with customers, and generate revenue! Store experiences are an essential part of your retailer brand and it’s pretty easy to see why— they strengthen customer relationships while increasing sales. Listen as Cathy shares her expertise in coaching and providing guidance for retailers on how to increase their sales, find profit and improve cashflow to sleeping better and living a life they love! | NY NOW : | |||
| 31 Mar 2022 | The National Weavers Movement with Mayan Hands | 00:47:00 | |
Spinning Rights in Guatemala and The Struggle of Mayan Weavers, The National Movement of Weavers It was born in 2014 with more than 600 weavers and the support of AFEDES. With its creation, it began the legal battle to claim the recognition and protection of the copyright of designs, textiles, and clothing, counting along the way with the technical assistance of the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights -OHCHR-, support that continues today. | NY NOW: | |||
| 11 Apr 2022 | Harmonizing Sustainability with Harmony Designs Furnitures & Interiors | 00:39:43 | |
Harmony Designs Furniture & Interiors is a 2500 square foot retail store with a design studio and local art gallery/event space on its lower level. Geared in helping customers and design clients experience harmony by catering to their unique/beautiful/divine selves. Harmony Designs features furniture, gifts, accessories, personal products, art and framing and interior design services. Aimed to inspire the idea of conscious consumerism which steers away from being "price" driven towards becoming "value" driven and providing a retail shopping experience like no other. | NY NOW: | |||
| 14 Apr 2022 | The Paper Plane Cocktail Hour: Inspire your inner Bad A** | 00:34:45 | |
From humble origins that began with long, late nights and just eight products, the Golden Gems sisters — AKA Susan Logsdon and Amanda Helman — created quite a lifestyle brand over the last five years. With lofty aims to inspire your inner badass, the duo creates bold, cheeky, and empowering merchandise that does just that. Listen in as Amy and Sarah chat up these bona fide Golden Gems to learn how they inspire us to unapologetically be who we are, take up space and live life on our own terms. That’s a hefty task for a coffee cup or notepad! Best of all, as vocal proponents for social justice in the St. Louis area, they are walking examples to us all of how to live your values with intention. | NY NOW: | |||
| 28 Apr 2022 | She Shoots from the Hip | 01:00:44 | |
Today’s podcast is not just with a buyer, or merchandiser, or retail consultant, or even a podcaster… it is with all the above! Michelle Sherrier, founder of MC Design Collaboration and host of the Retail Whore podcast and Amy Loewenberg dive deep into Michelle’s 40 year plus career surrounding all things retail, wholesale, and merchandising. Hear about the industry strong people and places she worked for that cultivated her business acumen, aesthetic, and deep understanding of the intricacies of retail. She is a creative curator, and her goal is to help her clients grow their business and increase their sales. And she shares a lot of great merchandising tips along the way! RESOURCES | NY NOW : | |||
| 12 May 2022 | That girl w/ her knife | 00:42:21 | |
To you, it’s just a knife, but to Elicia Castaldi, it’s the driving force behind her feminine, authentic and unapologetic Girl w/Knife range of stationery and gifts. She believes in a life lived glamorously, with reckless abandon, in six-inch stilettos — and although Elicia didn’t know it when she sat down to chat with Amy and Sarah, this cutting-edge maker just won three Noted@*Noted Awards as well as the hyper-coveted Artist of the Year Louie Award. Elicia dishes on her creative and artistic vision — as well as the next steps she is currently carving out for herself! RESOURCES | NY NOW: | |||
| 06 Jun 2022 | NY NOW Rising Artisans - Handmade Initiative | 00:33:27 | |
NY NOW®’s Rising Artisans is the premier destination within the HANDMADE® Collection at NY NOW® presenting the newest sustainable designers and global artisans to market. Bringing together our signature incubator programs, into one destination for NY NOW buyers searching for the newest handmade designers and artisans to market. | NY NOW: | |||
| 09 Jun 2022 | Paper Plane Cocktail Hour: Banish the Bunny | 00:37:14 | |
Sometimes all you need is a fresh perspective to achieve real progress. Just ask Victoria Venturi of Paper Epiphanies. The comedienne-turned-card creator turned the industry — to say nothing of modern stationery messaging — on its ear with her distinctive feminist voice, rife with vulnerability and authenticity, seasoned with copious humor and sass, all presented in meticulous letter pressed form. But Victoria was just getting started! Her award-winning Portland flagship, opened April Fool’s Day 2021, enables her vision to bloom into full flower with a tightly curated offering of books and other feminine pleasures. As a result, Victoria redefined not just the entire card shop concept, but has created a space in which her clientele can explore exactly what it means to be a 21st-century woman. | NY NOW: | |||
| 23 Jun 2022 | The Babesta Beat | 00:38:52 | |
Join Amy as she talks with Jennifer Cattaui, the Founder and CEO of Babesta, a very hip children’s store located online and in lower Manhattan. With the baby and child market radiating traditional pinks and blues, Babesta was born in 2004 to rebel against genderized styles that seemed to stray from Jenn’s aesthetic. As a new mom herself, she sought to give babies (and their families) some cooler options where they could show some attitude and have some fun. They introduced black onesies, band tees, slogan tees, and a range of fashion, with nods to art, design, and culture. Today Babesta is thriving and a valuable resource whether you have a little human or just want to purchase for one… Babesta will make you the cool parent, aunt or uncle, or friend. | NY NOW: | |||
| 14 Jul 2022 | The Paper Plane Cocktail Hour: Location, Location, Location | 00:42:45 | |
Sometimes a map does more than get you from point A to point B; it can define a destination, and by extension, our emotional connection to it. Just ask married couple Rachel Rheingold and Michael Berick, who were inspired by grocery totes sited on a trip abroad to launch Maptote in 2006. This Brooklyn-based house of design has been much imitated, but Rachel and Michael reveal how they keep their totes, pouches, and other vibrant offerings fresh year in and year out, garnering collabs with A-list clients like HBO, and keep their retail audience consistently coming back for more. | NY NOW: | |||
| 29 Jul 2022 | We are the Gate Keepers | 00:44:24 | |
As the largest industry in the world, Retail can improve lives, help ecosystems, and impact economies. We are witnessing retailers shifting to a more sustainable future because our consumers are demanding it. Listen in as our own Amy Loewenberg and Tommy Brown, the St. Louis Zoo’s Retail manager and Conservation Buyer discuss the economic, social, and environmental keys of sustainability, while giving us some tools and resources to make sustainable buying decisions for better tomorrow. | NY NOW: | |||
| 11 Aug 2022 | The Paper Plane Cocktail Hour: She’s gonna need a Bigger Booth! | 00:39:49 | |
Sometimes what you see before you is only part of the picture. If you spy a Dahlia Press card for example, you are experiencing only one design dimension of the immensely talented and prolific creator behind it, Stephanie Clarke. Stephanie does not only maintain the Dahlia Press studio shop in Seattle, she has also founded a second brand, Chloe Clarke, The Art of Paper: Bespoke Invitations for Weddings & Events. She also uses her platform and with other likeminded designers, finds time to advance women’s rights however she can. Listen in as Stephanie shares with both Amy and Sarah her path, her passions, and her need for a bigger booth at the NY NOW market this August. This extra-special Summer Show episode is not to be missed! RESOURCES | NY NOW: | |||
| 13 Aug 2022 | Bebemoss - A Small Company with Big Values. | 00:39:30 | |
Bebemoss designs beautiful handmade modern huggable toys using sustainable, slow process organic fibers, a collection of simply classic and playful toys. A social enterprise follows ethical and fair production Principles and is a social and impact-driven organization. Providing sustainable jobs and fair living wages for more than 120 women. | NY NOW: | |||
| 08 Sep 2022 | The Paper Plane Cocktail Hour: A Jill of All Trades | 00:51:44 | |
If you work in the gift industry, you’ve probably heard of Occasionette. You may have also noticed that in less than a decade, they have opened some wildly popular shopping destinations in the Philadelphia area. Identified as one of the region’s 100 fastest growing businesses in both 2019 and 2020, owner and creative director Sara Villari shares some of the secrets of her success with Amy and Sarah. Maybe it was her architecture degree, or maybe her dedication to open calls for vendors and integrating lines from makers of color that makes this woman-owned business most worthy of its City of Brotherly Love addresses. Listen in and hear for yourself! | NY NOW: | |||
| 29 Sep 2022 | What’s your Jam? | 00:43:53 | |
Jumping into the world of social media is so much easier for some people than others. But this simple school of thought holds true whether you are an interior designer, product creator, or a letterpress designer- our brand is our story, and our story is us. Some of the easiest things that we can do to promote our business and build a loyal community is right in front of us so here is a little push or maybe your reminder to do some easy actions to help build your community and comfort level in front of the camera! Listen in as Jalonda Hill and Amy talk about some of the fundamentals of building and promoting your brand… through your story telling. | NY NOW: | |||
| 13 Oct 2022 | The Paper Plane Cocktail Hour: The Scrolling Factor | 00:47:33 | |
Miss this episode at your own risk! Amy & Sarah sit down with stationery legend Chandra Greer, who spills on everything from her hybrid retail model to what makes a range stand out to her and get precious shelf space in her domains. Whatever role you play in our community, Chandra’s mindful perspective and focus on civility and connection will infuse it with much-needed inspiration. | |||
| 10 Nov 2022 | The Paper Plane Cocktail Hour: Fine Tuning the Beast | 00:40:12 | |
Retail can be a monster. Just ask Michael Schultz and Douglas Duncan of Cursive. For 15 years, their stores within ABC Carpet & Home and in Grand Central Station were essential New York City shops, that is until COVID-19 shut them all down. But like the proverbial phoenix, Cursive is back in business, with two award-winning West Village shops. This shop keeping dream team spills on how a practical, careful business approach can not only carry a brand into the next chapter but can also make it all look easy! Guest Website: https://www.instagram.com/cursivenewyork/ | |||
| 08 Dec 2022 | The Paper Plane Cocktail Hour: Show Me Your Birthday Cards | 00:47:39 | |
Miss the final Paper Planes Cocktail Hour of 2022 at your own risk, as Amy and Sarah hobnob with none other than industry powerhouse Dan Collier. Maintaining two thriving stationery and gift store retail brands — Archer and The Merchant — as well as the famed daniel*richards showrooms in Atlanta and Dallas, Dan's scope and eye is unparalleled in the stationery community. Tune in to hear Dan's thoughts on what sets product apart, regardless of which side of the aisle you are on! | |||
| 12 Jan 2023 | The Paper Plane Cocktail Hour: My Ride or Die | 00:33:39 | |
Kate Murray of Quick Brown Fox Letterpress is adept at juggling several stationery hats simultaneously. She is renowned for her near-perfect registration on every letterpressed piece she prints. Also known as a Louie Awards chair and active Greeting Card Association member, Kate is a champion in assuring we are hearing all the voices of smaller makers loud and clear. This pun-a-rific 'presser chats up Amy and Sarah on building a truly engaging GCA community, all the latest on the Louie Awards and why the winter edition of NY NOW is her legit ride or die! | |||
| 02 Feb 2023 | Around The World Beauty: Discovering Rituals | 00:38:07 | |
Around the World Beauty, a boutique travel company, where Celebrity Makeup Artist and Founder Stephanie Flor guides women around the globe on exclusive beauty experiences to celebrate the cultural source for modern day beauty rituals. In this podcast episode, Stephanie also shares her brand, adventure, and insight on beauty & wellness trends for 2023, through a global lens for buyers and retailers. | |||
| 09 Feb 2023 | The Paper Plane Cocktail Hour: Wave Your Freak Flag | 00:27:09 | |
This Paper Plane Cocktail Hour episode is fun one… and one with a twist! Ever wonder how The Paper Nerd became a paper nerd? Tune in as Amy turns the tables on Sarah and interviews her on all things paper! We will hear Sarah’s industry insights to her nostalgic descriptive accounts to today’s social messaging narratives. From how we express ourselves to what she sees the continued conversations to be. She’s one smart nerdy cookie, join us! Guest Websites: | |||
| 23 Feb 2023 | Black Girl Sunscreen - Melanated Skin Wellness | 00:30:05 | |
BGS Founder Shontay Lundy’s main mission is to educate people of color about the importance of sun protection and skin wellness. Embarking upon her brand development journey, five years ago with the release of her brand champion moisturizing sunscreen lotion, which received a glowing review from a Reddit user that caused it to go viral in 2019. | |||
| 06 May 2020 | How to Strengthen Your Social Media Strategies Right Now ( with Amy Loewenberg and Mackenzi Farquer ) | 00:43:19 | |
Social media is a powerful tool, even in the cluttered digital space. Learn tips on how to stand out, engage your community and drive more sales from seasoned retailer Mackenzi Farquer, owner of the Lockwood Shops in NYC. | |||
| 13 May 2020 | WEBINAR: Pivoting to Prosper in Today’s Challenging Retail Climate ( with Robin Kramer, Chad Anglin, Amy Paul, Joe Porcari and Alyssa Kuchta ) | 01:12:21 | |
This episode is a webinar preview, shared with the purpose of keeping our NY NOW community informed. To view the on-demand webinar, register using the link in the resources section below. | |||
| 20 May 2020 | WEBINAR: Opening Your Virtual Doors: How to Start Selling Online ( with Cameron Nixon and Marie Letard ) | 00:35:40 | |
This episode is a webinar preview, shared with the purpose of keeping our NY NOW community informed. To view the on-demand webinar, register using the link in the resources section below. | |||
| 27 May 2020 | WEBINAR: How to Create Exceptional Product Photography With Your Mobile Phone (with Tony Gale) | 00:49:08 | |
This episode is a webinar preview, shared with the purpose of keeping our NY NOW community informed. To view the on-demand webinar, register using the link in the resources section below. | |||
| 10 Jun 2020 | NY NOW Dishing on Design; Unlocking Design During COVID With Drew McGukin and House Beautiful Senior Editor Hadley Keller | 00:52:36 | |
This episode has been brought to you in collaboration with House Beautiful Magazine.To explore more in the interior world visit www.housebeautiful.com and check out their latest issue titled Summer Dreaming available on newsstands now or subscribe to their digital issue and newsletter using the links in the resource section below. Thank you for Dishing on Design with NY NOW! RESOURCES | |||
| 17 Jun 2020 | Buyer Spotlight with Audrey Woollen of Urbanic Paper Boutique | 00:34:25 | |
NOTE: Recorded on 5/28/20. Visit Audrey's online shop! | |||
| 24 Jun 2020 | Buyer Spotlight with Michelle Beshaw and the Brooklyn Museum | 00:29:46 | |
Our next Buyer Spotlight features the Brooklyn Museum’s Merchandising Manager and longtime friend, Michelle Beshaw. She is enthused by all things fun and unique and greatly inspired by the designers and makers that she meets and the stories that they tell. Join us and take an inside peek into being a merchant for a Museum and learn about the Brooklyn Museum's Mission and Vision along the way. | |||
| 01 Jul 2020 | WEBINAR | ENGAGING CUSTOMERS WITH VIDEO: Top 10 Tips to Create + Edit Your Product Videos Using Your Mobile Phone | 00:37:02 | |
This episode is a webinar preview, shared with the purpose of keeping our NY NOW community informed. To view the on-demand webinar with the videos, extended explanations and PowerPoint presentation, register using the link in the resources section below. | |||
| 08 Jul 2020 | Dishing on Design with Emily Blumenthal – Founder, Independent Handbag Designer Awards | 00:37:00 | |
Enjoy this dynamic and insightful conversation with Emily Blumenthal - Founder of the Independent Handbag Designer Awards, now in their 14th year, Author and adjunct professor of Entrepreneurship at FIT.
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| 29 Jul 2020 | Aid To Artisans - The eMarket Readiness Program | 00:28:54 | |
Aid to Artisans has been running its signature Market Readiness Program (MRP) at the NY NOW trade show for 27 years. With the cancelation of the in-person market, ATA has launched its first-ever eMarket Readiness Program. The eMRP is a 4 half-day online course that will be held Aug 11-14. ATA has brought together a team of industry experts and updated the core content of the MRP to include best practices, and trends in the current market. The program will focus on online solutions and strategies artisan businesses can take to adapt their businesses to sell in the shifting global market. The eMRP course will benefit international artisan producers, new artisan brands, designers, exporters, and leaders of craft-based enterprises based globally and in the US. The immersive training offers intensive learning, hands-on exercises, one-on-one coaching, and small group learning. Based on our many years of teaching how to access the market, this practical course offers opportunities for small group networking, with real-world applications, exercises and homework to apply to your business. Each organization will receive a 30 min One-on-One coaching follow up call, and participants will walk away with an action plan for their business that takes them forward confidently the changing artisan market. Made Trade https://www.madetrade.com/pages/about | NY NOW Podcast Page: | |||
| 05 Aug 2020 | Helping Merchant Businesses Navigate the World of CBD / Hemp Payment Processing | 00:29:16 | |
Learn about navigating the ins and outs of Cannabinoid payments and what’s entailed when acquiring a processing account for selling CBD, Hemp and other related products. If you’re venturing into the world of CBD, you’ll want to take advantage of this upcoming PODCAST for great insights from the team at www.CBDPaymentPros.com! AOUT THE COMPANY: CBD Payment Pros was founded by International Payments Processing (IPP) to focus specifically on CBD, Hemp and other wellness related business verticals. We’re a full-service payment consulting firm offering direct merchant accounts with CBD-friendly banks that have made a commitment to the CBD, Hemp, and Cannabinoid space. This includes providing both storefront and online e-commerce businesses with processing services that best meet their needs, as we take a concierge-style approach in determining the optimal CBD friendly banking solution. Even before CBD and Cannabis came on the scene, we have specialized in the e-commerce processing space for 20 years, supporting merchant businesses in the US and abroad.
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| 16 Sep 2020 | Anti-Racism and Social Impact | 00:33:47 | |
Exploring ways social enterprises and do-good brands can begin addressing power dynamics within their business. We will talk about the importance of going beyond performative ally-ship and incorporating systemic change in the way you talk about, think about, and run your business. | |||
| 21 Sep 2020 | World Fairtrade Organization President - Roopa Mehta | 00:46:14 | |
The WFTO is the home of Fair-Trade Enterprises. Spread across 76 countries, members are verified as social enterprises that practice Fair Trade. To be a WFTO member, an enterprise or organization must demonstrate they put people and planet first in everything they do. We are democratically run by our members. This is their global community.
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| 23 Sep 2020 | Beth Diana Smith: A Cultural Oasis | 00:43:08 | |
Take some time and listen as Beth Diana Smith engages us with stories of her past and her vision of the future. Get caught up on the Black Artists Designers Guild, hear about what Beth is up to these days and learn about the importance of creating your own Cultural Oasis. RESOURCES | NY NOW Podcast Page: | |||
| 28 Sep 2020 | Michael Aram: The Story of a Legacy Brand | 00:51:09 | |
Michael Aram is an award-winning American Armenian artist who has dedicated his career to craft-based design. Listen with us as he shares his life journey. Both Michael and David Lindberg, his VP of Marketing, take us through the early days filled with colorful stories and events to the future of Michael Aram in a digital world. | |||
| 04 Oct 2020 | Forty One Madison - Building Communities with Kristi Forbes | 00:18:30 | |
With over 28 years of experience, Kristi Forbes is a seasoned expert in the tabletop, gift and housewares industry, having honed skills in leasing, retailing programs, publishing, marketing, events and more. Forbes joined Forty One Madison in 2017 as senior vice president and director, overseeing the building’s 90+ permanent tabletop showrooms including over 200 of the most iconic brands in the tabletop industry and The New York Tabletop Show®. Previously, she was with AmericasMart Atlanta for over 25 years working on all aspects of the business for brands in the home, gift and apparel category, and played a major role in recruiting top global brands to secure showroom real estate at one of the world’s largest trade marts of its kind. Forbes also holds additional roles in the industry and NYC community beyond her position with Forty One Madison by serving on several boards including Gift For Life, Madison Square Park Conservancy, and the Flatiron District BID. Forbes is a native of Morehead City, NC and holds a fashion merchandising and business degree from East Carolina University. She currently resides in New York City with her husband and Jetta Dog. | NY NOW Podcast Page: | |||
| 30 Sep 2020 | NEW YORK MAKERS | 00:30:19 | |
New York Makers First of its kind digital market and magazine. "Our mission is celebrating people, places, experiences, products, and ideas that define New York State." Patty Hughes is passionate about people! And this genuine curiosity has influenced her career trajectory as an entrepreneur, television personality, and trend expert. From local Buffalo TV, to the sophisticated runways of NYC. From appearances on talk shows, to hosting her own nationally syndicated show, Patty’s bubbly personality and keen sense of taste and style has propelled her professional endeavors. For 10 seasons Patty worked on Mercedes-Benz New York Fashion Week. In the role of production coordinator, she had the privilege and opportunity to encourage and guide blossoming careers. As an interior stylist she has designed executive suites for Viacom Corporate HQ and photo shoots for such publications as Brides Magazine. Patty has been a contributor to various lifestyle and fashion print editorials culminating in her own column in Seventeen. As a television personality and lifestyle expert Patty has made appearances on Rachael Ray, Wendy Williams, and the Food Network. She is a sought-after event host and a former spokesperson for Lord and Taylor. Patty’s experience and natural entrepreneurial spirit lead to the next logical progression: her own production company and the development of an exciting new nationally syndicated television series, “Patty Finds It For You!” Silda Wall Spitzer, innovative businesswoman, lawyer, and former First Lady of New York State, co-founded New York Makers to promote local sustainability and statewide connectivity; she believes thriving makers are the heart of dynamic and resilient economy and community. New York Makers is first of its kind. | NY NOW Podcast Page: | |||
| 20 Nov 2020 | Retail Expansion in a Challenging Climate | 00:43:54 | |
Hear why Kathy Piccari decided to move ahead with her vision of expanding Pineapple On Main in a challenging retail climate. Learn how her vision and her bold moves are helping to develop a part of a larger revitalization project focused on community building. | NY NOW Podcast Page: | |||
| 07 Dec 2020 | Full Circle with Cursive New York | 00:48:09 | |
Opening a store in a challenging retail climate takes a certain kind of moxie! Douglas and Michael of Cursive New York have history with some of New York’s iconic retail locations and have now opened a new location for us to enjoy in New York City’s West Village just in time for the holidays. Listen to their story past and present. | NY NOW Podcast Page: | |||
| 10 Dec 2020 | THE PAPER PLANE COCKTAIL HOUR: New Level, New Devil | 00:37:35 | |
Listen as Gift + Stationery guru, Katie Hunt shares the importance of mindset and the issues that her community is facing. Through her Paper Camp and Proof to Product Labs, she generates a path through her customized programming that provides product-based businesses with the solutions that are as distinctive as each business plan. | NY NOW Podcast Page: | |||
| 16 Dec 2020 | NiLu, Harlem Gift Shop | Community + Craft + Culture | 00:34:29 | |
NiLu is an online lifestyle brand with a local retail experience, specializing in creating and curating excellently crafted accessories, exceptionally thoughtful gifts, and distinctly beautiful home goods. With a flagship store tucked in the heart of Harlem, NiLu was founded in 2015 to platform independent makers, introduce them to lovers of cultured pieces, and create a vibrant space for the community to make themselves at home. | NY NOW Podcast Page: | |||
| 31 Dec 2020 | Trend Forecast 2021: Giftable Accessories with Jessica Richards | 00:46:59 | |
Jessica Richards is a trend forecaster, brand creator, and founder of JMR Design Consulting, whose synergistic focus inspires what is now and next in fashion and jewelry. In this podcast, Jen Cullen of Williams Communications explores Jessica’s rich experience in the fashion world, her methods for identifying and forecasting trends, and shares insights into the newest emerging trends in giftable accessories. Award-winning communications and public relations strategist, Jen Cullen Williams is known for creativity and connections and specializes in enhancing the market exposure for brands, retailers and organizations in the fashion, jewelry, luxury, and consumer goods markets. Prior to launching her consultancy in 2019, she began her career at fashion firm Red Light PR and later became the managing director of the agency Luxury Brand Group from 2007-2019, where she continues to consult. She has spent the past 15 years working on brand development and communications programs for some of the leading jewelry industry companies and has secured placements in top media outlets including Forbes, New York Times, Vogue, Oprah, People, Who What Wear and many others. Jen serves on the JCK Events advisory board, the national board of Women’s Jewelry Association (WJA) as a Regional Director and is a past president of the WJA Los Angeles chapter. In 2020, she was a judge for the INSTORE Cool Stores competition, and currently co-writes a monthly column for National Jeweler on creative connecting. She received a B.A. degree from California State University, Long Beach, and an Executive Education Certificate in Global Leadership from Harvard Business School. Jen is passionate about working with people, building relationships and businesses by developing creative and modern ways to communicate and engage with consumers and the media. | |||
| 14 Jan 2021 | THE PAPER PLANE COCKTAIL HOUR: A Little Glam and Snark Is Good for the Soul | 00:53:39 | |
Join us for cocktails and conversation with stationery power couple Jocelyn & Roland Kirouac of Ümlaut Brooklyn. Their ribald range is renowned for its salty sentiments and glam retro style. Listeners get a glimpse into their creative process, what’s selling, and even their grant program for young artists — the template of which is free to anyone wanting to unveil their own! https://nynow.com/podcast | |||
| 20 Jan 2021 | How to Discover Your Home Office Style | 00:40:57 | |
Monica Diaz is one of New York City’ leading Personal Style Coaches, Trend Forecasters, and Virtual Stylists. She works with entrepreneurs, independent retailers, and fortune 500 clients, helping them achieve a polished personal look and the confidence to match by aligning personal and professional goals with one’s outer image. As dedicated home offices and category expansions emerge- the importance of adapting, personalizing style and functionality is key. Monica introduces us to MDMODE and highlights notable workspace and fashion trends for 2021.
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| 24 Feb 2021 | Reimaging Connections as a Global Handmade Business with SASHA Craft | 00:37:49 | |
Traditional techniques and contemporary details, for more than 40 years Sasha has been bringing Indian artisans together to create stunning handicrafts and exquisite fashion apparel. Behind each product is a commitment to building a thriving artisan community with healthy working conditions, fair pay and concern for the environment. In this podcast, Sasha diiscusses their mission, how they've pivoted in a pandemic , expansion and how they've approached their digital market presence. | |||
| 24 Feb 2021 | Harlem Chocolate Factory: How They Get the Essence of Harlem in Every Bite | 00:54:58 | |
Harlem Chocolate Factory is an artisan chocolate company where we convey the various cultural experiences of Harlem through our chocolate products. We started with the names of iconic Harlem destinations and historical sites, such as Stivers' Row and the Pan-Pan diner and developed recipes that could tell the story. We are lovers of Harlem & Chocolate, sharing our love for Harlem & Chocolate. Our goal is bringing diverse voices to the forefront of the chocolate industry. | |||
| 24 Feb 2021 | A Conversation with CEO & Founder of The Mama Foundation - Vy Higginsen | 00:31:16 | |
The Sing Harlem Choir is a celebrated group of performers elevated from the Mama Foundation for the Arts Music School of Gospel, Jazz and R&B. This award winning and nationally recognized foundation has grown to be a highly respected and influential force in the New York gospel scene, producing not only great vocalists, but top notch global citizens. Vy Higginsen, the Founder & CEO fuels her community with not only music and song but an emotional and spiritual release. Take a peek into her past, her present and very bright furture of the Mama Foundation!
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| 24 Feb 2021 | Fair Trade Enterprises: Innovating During COVID-19 Times | 00:37:28 | |
What makes Fair Trade Enterprises stand out from mainstream businesses? How are they distinguishing themselves through the pandemic, and how could they reshape business? WFTO is the global community of social enterprises that fully practice Fair Trade, with a Guarantee System that verifies purpose-driven businesses that put people and planet first. In this episode, Chris Solt, Executive Director of the Fair Trade Federation (US and Canada) and WFTO Board Member, is joined by Alice Grau, Creative Director of Global Mamas and Hisham El Gazzar, CEO of Yadawee to discuss how COVID-19 has impacted their production and trade, the challenges and opportunities that have emerged, and how they remain committed to their workers, artisans and communities. | |||
| 24 Feb 2021 | Learn How to Do It: Measure Twice | 00:36:48 | |
Kimberley can’t remember a time when she didn’t love the mail. Having moved around a lot when she was younger than email, keeping in touch via letters to pen pals was her norm and yet the thrill of a “good mail day” remains the same for her to this day. Her passion for small businesses and local retail is strong. As is her support of community and great service and of course believing in what you buy and sell… Measure Twice… cut once. | |||
| 25 Feb 2021 | The Paper Plane Cocktail Hour: Stationery, Sales & Success in 2021 | 01:00:12 | |
Join Amy and Sarah for the 3rd episode of their new Podcast series The Paper Plane Cocktail Hour! | |||
| 11 Mar 2021 | The Paper Plane Cocktail Hour: A Sticky Subject | 00:37:57 | |
Not just for kids anymore, stickers have become palm-sized purveyors of design, adding pops of humor as they express personality. These artful adhesives can be sweet, funny, provocative, or political, and their affordability and accessibility make them downright addictive. Our two guests have made this phenomenal add-on work for them. Brittany O’Brien’s female-friendly range has appeared in Glamour and been shouted out by Simone Biles, Sophia Busch and Carole Radziwill, while Jennifer Luna is a recognized 40 under 40 award winner, keeps her sticker assortments full and her customers coming back for more. Listen in, and you too will get stuck on this hot trend! | NY NOW Podcast Page: https://nynow.com/podcast | |||
| 26 Mar 2021 | Empowering Change | 01:16:48 | |
In celebration of Women’s History Month, we recognize a few inspiring women through their achievements who are making a difference and are important voices to hear. Kristen and Stephanie developed Strong Selfie, a gifting box for girls that incorporates positive messaging to help young girls feel strong and confident. Anna Welsh, a 16-year-old founder and CEO of Little Bags by Anna who has learned that at any age we can be changemakers and mentors to other aspiring young entrepreneurs and Grace Kang, Founder of Pink Olive whose mission is to inspire giving and beautiful living, provide a platform for young girls to speak up and fight for equality and offer business education through her Pink Olive School. o Little bags by Anna: www.littlebagsbyanna.com IG: littlebagsbyanna o Pink Olive: www.pinkolive.com IG: pinkolive
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| 26 Mar 2021 | etúHOME - Modern Sustainability x European Design | 00:34:41 | |
etúHOME was founded on the belief that the utilitarian pieces used to prepare, serve and store food in, matter. Their collections reflect this lifestyle, inspired by classically rooted European designs, time-honored techniques, and honest materials you can trust. Taking this versatility and sophistication to heart, their collections are defined by modern updates to classic styles while keeping sustainability at the forefront of their brand.
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| 26 Mar 2021 | Artisans, Fair Trade and Overcoming Barriers | 00:48:19 | |
How are artisans and their social enterprises overcoming barriers? How is Fair Trade being combined with commercial innovations to adapt to new challenges? In what ways do Fair Trade Enterprises differ from conventional businesses? These questions will be explored by leaders from the Fair Trade movement. WFTO is the global community of social enterprises that fully practice Fair Trade. It's Guarantee System verifies purpose-driven businesses that put people and planet first. In this episode, Erinch Sahan, Chief Executive of WFTO, is joined by Sasibai Kimis, Founder & Chief Innovation Officer of Earth Heir and Rachel Spence, Director of Operations and Engagement at Fair Trade Federation to discuss innovations during COVID times, the commercial gains of Fair Trade and and they remain committed to their workers, artisans and communities. | |||
| 08 Apr 2021 | The Paper Plane Cocktail Hour: Blue Ribbon Retail | 00:28:11 | |
Ann Cantrell always dreamed of opening a version of a modern-day general store and brought the concept to life in a sunny corner of Brooklyn. Her focus on blue-ribbon winning merchandise, a robust online presence and gaining the strength from her vibrant neighborhood has enabled Annie & Team to continuously pull together the “best that life has to offer, all under one roof” to win the blue ribbon for fun and function. | |||
| 21 Apr 2021 | Awesome Brooklyn! | 00:32:56 | |
It had been Vanessa's dream to own her own store so she found a location in the best neighborhood in Brooklyn to complete her vision and as of November of 2017, Awesome Brooklyn has been brought to you by Vanessa, her daughter, and husband. At Awesome Brooklyn giving gifts in their opinion is even greater than getting them. In this podcast you will hear about Vanessa’s Awesome store… but you will really hear her living her values. Vanessa is an activist, and her voice is loud, passionate, and courageous. And she uses her voice and her business as a direct vehicle for standing up for values and systematic social challenges as she is rooted in principles that concentrate in an equality for all. | |||
| 11 May 2021 | Walk It Out | 00:42:30 | |
Gift for Life, the gift, stationery, and home decor industries’ sole national charitable organization, has teamed up with NY NOW and DIFFA (Design Industries Foundation Fighting AIDS) for the AIDS Walk New York 2021. The AIDS Walk New York is the largest single-day AIDS fundraising event in the world. In its over 30 years, the event has inspired nearly 890,000 people to walk and millions more to donate, raising nearly $155 million to combat HIV and AIDS. Listen as we share the history of Gift For Life and hear from a few Board and AIDS Walk team members on why being a part of this team is so important to them. GUESTS: Lenise Willis - Editor in chief of Gifts and Decorative Accessories, GFL Board Member and AIDS Walk Team Member Kelly Bristol - VP Association and Buyer Engagement at Brandwise, GFL AIDS Walk Team Member Matthew Katzenson - CEO of Fine Lines, GFL Board Member and AIDS Walk Team Member MODERATOR: Amy Loewenberg- Relations Manager at NY NOW, GFL AIDS Walk Team Member | |||
| 13 May 2021 | The Paper Plane Cocktail Hour: The Perfect Pitch | 00:41:37 | |
The lack of racial diversity in the stationery community came into clear focus last summer. So, on July 16th 2020, The Greeting Card Association (GCA) attempted to begin to change that by hosting its first ever *Noted Pitch Program for Black-Owned Companies and Makers. No one knew it at that time, but that event planted the seeds for Black Joy Paper, a diverse and visionary greeting card collective. Now, nearly one year later, we talk with one of its founders, Greta Heida, and two of her Pitch Program discoveries, Tiffany McGraw of Paper Rehab and Lauren-Ashley Barnes of Pineapple Sundays Design Studio. RESOURCES | |||
| 19 May 2021 | The Essential Delectable Pantry with The French Farm | 00:35:46 | |
Our goal is to bring the taste and feel of Europe into your home for everyone to enjoy. Here, you can fill your kitchen and pantry with beautiful products from France, Spain, Italy, and Portugal. Our products are carefully crafted by small, family-owned businesses and are made using traditional recipes and techniques, which are handed down from one generation to the next. Our products contain the highest quality ingredients and materials, have exquisite taste, and are packaged beautifully. | |||
| 26 May 2021 | Modern Italian Illustrations with The Napking by Bellavia Ricami | 00:32:46 | |
The NapKing proposes an original collection of digital prints on pure linen, born from the intuition of enlarging the design on the tablecloth and placing it ad hoc on the different sizes of the articles. The re-adaptation of the typical shapes and colors of the Mediterranean, and the compositions inspired by the futuristic graphic designs of the late 19th Century. | |||
| 02 Jun 2021 | The Artisan Business Lab | 00:36:02 | |
Artisan Business Lab: Artisan Business Lab is a global initiative that provides artisans with the resources they need to launch a global brand. Artisan Business Lab now offers a more direct way to accelerate the growth by providing artisan businesses with self-paced courses, one-on-one sessions with experts, webinars, networking events, and a semi-annual live training event known as the “e-Market Readiness Program." | |||
| 10 Jun 2021 | The Paper Plane Cocktail Hour: PAPER PRIDE | 00:27:22 | |
Happy Pride Month! To celebrate, we wanted to embrace Paper Pride, AKA the special role stationery and greeting cards can play to make room for every lifestyle at the table. Makers who recognize and support the LGBTQIA community help facilitate and normalize conversations happening all around us as they help every customer feel seen. Our guest today, Ashleigh Pritchard of CharmCat Creative, uses her vibrant watercolor range to advocate for several underserved communities and has built inclusion into her very brand. From her welcome policy to her charity pledge, she is one of many makers making a concerted effort to run her company with 21st-century compassion and grace. | |||
| 17 Jun 2021 | Coffee Culture and Equity with Don Carvajal Café | 00:51:59 | |
“I was raised between my grandfather’s farm in the Dominican Republic and New York City. In DR, I witnessed how modern technology has made farmers steer away from traditional farming practices— the use of additives, pesticides, herbicides, and other harmful chemicals has increased. Living in New York City I’ve noticed that the demand for healthy food options and ethical/sustainable business practices has greatly increased. People want companies that care, and I don’t think that that is a hard demand to comply with. That is why I decided to create Don Carvajal Café. I want to change the way Coffee, in both its production and distribution, is perceived by strategically working against unethical practices that lead to deforestation, chemical runoff, and child labor— some of the very things coffee production is known for.” Founder, Hector Castillo Carvajal | |||
| 23 Jun 2021 | Tomorrows Retail World | 00:34:56 | |
Buyer Spotlight? Maybe more an interview turned conversation on everything NY NOW with accomplished owner and buyer Edward Nader of Edward Nader Design and Nader’s Gallery in Shreveport, LA and Amy Loewenberg of NY NOW. Whether you are a new buyer or an experienced one, join us for a “Nothing’s off the table” conversation covering topics on everything from the market and our tools to all recent NY NOW announcements, upcoming Summer 21 Market and NYC! | |||
| 08 Jul 2021 | The Paper Plane Cocktail Hour: The LOUIE Virtual Red Carpet | 00:41:57 | |
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| 21 Jul 2021 | NYC Cultural Powerhouse | 01:01:50 | |
Sarah McNally is the owner of both McNally Jackson Bookstores and Goods For The Study- 2 different stores but both are meccas for those seeking a connection to culture, discovery, and community. She has 6 stores peppered across the best locations that NYC and Brooklyn have to offer and cater to the classic bookworm or the paper junkie… I mean paper aficionado. Join us in this next Buyer Spotlight episode and learn about Sarah’s history, philosophy, and vision into two of our favorite stores to shop. RESOURCES | |||
| 26 Jul 2021 | Café Garden Inspirations with Onatah Seed Company | 00:48:49 | |
"Whatever the issue, when you care about it then it will matter. And if you don’t, then it won’t." This philosophy helps us stay true to the things that matter the most; a connection with nature, quality goods and to be of service to ourselves and our community. These are the values that make Onatah Seed Co. tick and inspire us to work hard to bring our products and vision to you. This philosophy inspires their slogan; Seed.Sun.Shine. Whatever you care about plant it, nurture it and shine goodness onto the world. | |||
| 28 Jul 2021 | A Deep Dive with Patti Carpenter | 00:48:58 | |
Global Trend Ambassador Patti Carpenter, and longtime friend of NY NOW’s talents are undeniable. Listen as she shares with us how her start as an artist blossomed into international Design + Development, working with artisan groups globally, Co-founding a BIPOC designer house showcase and so much more. It’s completely understandable why she would be names Gift For Life’s Lifetime Achievement award honoree. | |||
| 12 Aug 2021 | The Paper Plane Cocktail Hour: Pencil This In | 00:50:19 | |
If your pencil knowledge begins and ends with the #2 … you need to have a quick word with our guest today! Meet Caroline Weaver, founder of CW Pencil Enterprise. In just a few short years, her palm-sized pencil emporium in the famed Lower East Side of Manhattan has become a favorite destination for locals and tourists alike, quickly establishing itself as an essential stop on the rich fabric of the NYC shopping scene. The deceptively simple pencil not only helps us express ourselves in writing but express our personalities in and of themselves. Caroline's goal of helping us rediscover the joy of slowing down and experiencing the tactility of analog tools has garnered her a cult following, both on and offline, and even a Ted Talk! | |||
| 25 Aug 2021 | First Time Exhibitor... from SoHo to the Javits Center | 00:54:17 | |
Robert Stolarik is a man of many talents. Growing up in restaurants, and on the back of a motorcycle covering conflicts and general news worldwide. As a photojournalist he focused his reporting on social and criminal justice issues. But his need to produce dimensional art brought the world he saw into a very special and unique aesthetic. Robert started one eighty five after spending years building his own home accessories. When I found him set up on the streets of SoHo making and selling his one-of-a-kind journals, I knew they needed to be seen by the NY NOW buyer community. Join us in learning about Roberts profound time as a photojournalist and his experience of doing a tradeshow for the first time. | |||
| 02 Sep 2021 | Fashion, Film and Textile Design with Kerrie Brown | 00:35:36 | |
In celebration of New York Textile Month, we highlight Oscar nominated Set Decorator and Textile Designer Kerrie Brown. Founder Of Kerrie Brown Designs- an award-winning worldwide textile business offering uniquely designed wallpapers, fabrics, and textiles for commercial, hospitality and residential projects. Winning the 2021 NY NOW Best New Product award and a finalist for the 2021 NY NOW Sustainable Award. | |||
| 09 Sep 2021 | The Paper Plane Cocktail Hour: The New NOW! | 00:50:36 | |
This past August, NY NOW occurred IRL once again at Jacob Javits Center, making history as the first trade event held in the space since it was a hospital and vaccination clinic. In this episode, Amy and Sarah recap the four-day event from their perspectives, as well as their favorite discoveries. But the storied show had yet another trick up its sleeve when it announced the formation of SF NOW to take place next April 28 and 29 in San Francisco. This regional show will be co-located with *Noted — but none of this could have happened without our two very special guests today, George White and Patti Stracher-Lee. | |||
| 15 Sep 2021 | Migrations from Journalism to Handmade with Kinship Stories | 00:48:29 | |
Kinship Stories is a culture and art project featuring a piece’s line of precious tribal adornments. Yasmine One-of-a-kind pieces include vintage and antique materials, often of museum quality. Experimenting with fusions of old and new, adding handmade work to the mix. Kinship Stories is committed to supporting local artisanship and fostering intercultural and understanding of otherness. RESOURCES | NY NOW : | |||
| 29 Sep 2021 | Translating Techniques and Patterns with Soge Décor | 00:35:50 | |
SOGÉ DECOR is a Brooklyn, NY-based lifestyle brand for the bold. Our throw pillows and wall décor bring a touch of flair to any setting. Each piece’s design incorporates a one-of-a-kind print that was handmade with the highest attention to detail. All of our products are proudly made in the USA. | NY NOW: | |||
| 14 Oct 2021 | The Paper Plane Cocktail Hour: I would fly Spirit Airlines for you | 00:39:48 | |
When you discover a maker with a name like Kaleidadope, you just sense that it’s going to be an invigorating ride! Fresh from her booth on the Summer NY NOW show floor, Krystal Banner doesn’t disappoint as she opens up to Amy and Sarah about the role Color + Culture play in her on-the-rise brand. | |||
| 20 Oct 2021 | Buyer Spotlight - Henri Myers | 00:32:59 | |
MAISON 10 provides a unique platform for talented and innovative artists and designers to bring high quality products to a wider market. It is a stunning concept store and gallery space based in the heart of Manhattan’s NoMad district. Listen and learn as Co-Owner, Henri Myers shares their 10-10-10-10 business model concept that is at MAISON 10’s core. | NY NOW: | |||
| 27 Oct 2021 | Mission Global Awareness and Demand for Fashion with The Accessories Council | 00:51:14 | |
The Accessories Council is a not-for-profit, international trade organization established in 1994. Their mission is to stimulate global consumer awareness and demand for fashion accessory products. They serve the industry globally which generates over $50.8 billion dollars annually in the United States alone. Over the past 25 years, membership has grown internationally to include over 330 companies and organizations, representing the world’s leading brand names, designers, publications, retailers and associated providers for the accessories, eyewear and footwear industries. | NY NOW: | |||
| 03 Nov 2021 | Modern, Sustainable and Global Crafted Design with Incasa Décor | 00:31:32 | |
INCASA is an Astoria, NY-based contemporary home décor and accessories shop with a fresh design perspective, an eclectic mix of individual products and design services that blend seamlessly. Our collections incorporate style, quality, value, traditions, and community. Aiming to make home styling and quality design accessible to its clients, INCASA offers fine workmanship and innovative design products at affordable prices paired with a personal shopping experience. | NY NOW: | |||
| 11 Nov 2021 | The Paper Plane Cocktail Hour: Let the Good Times Roll | 00:52:41 | |
Sometimes there's more to a name than meets the eye. Take the greeting card brand Spaghetti & Meatballs. Its moniker refers to Founder Marie Castiglione's Italian heritage, her partnership with her sister — and even hints at her creative process. Marie sits down with Amy and Sarah to share how her art director day job at Bloomingdale's not only laid the groundwork for designing her own range but shepherding it safely through pandemic. RESOURCES | |||
| 18 Nov 2021 | Building Pillars of Social Impact with Powered By People | 00:38:29 | |
"We are on a mission to enable small batch producers to be a viable alternative for buyers to traditional mass manufacturing suppliers. We don’t just offer buyers beautiful, high quality and unique product from makers in regions that are new and exciting. We believe in a transparent and sustainable future for all and are passionate about making sourcing further afar more accessible. Our B2B marketplace platform and powerful digital tools foster buyer confidence and empower ethical producers and brands worldwide. Retail is changing. Consumers are demanding distinct, high-quality products with origin transparency, yet highly skilled producers in lower-income countries lack access to markets, tools and financing. We are here to help and on a mission for change." | NY NOW: | |||
| 24 Nov 2021 | Buyer Spotlight – Kayli Kunkel | 00:34:35 | |
Join Amy Loewenberg Relations & Partnership Development Manager for @ny_now and Kayli Kunkel Owner for @earthandme.nyc As we should all be making smarter choices for the benefit of our plant and the human race, Kayli founded Earth & Me, a zero-waste home goods and self-care store located right on Steinway Street in Astoria, Queens. Earth & me is a store that holds sustainability and social justice at the heart of everything they do. Kayli provides us with ethical and environmentally friendly products, local artisan made goods, educational programs, and a community strong store all wrapped up in a zero-waste bow. RESOURCES | NY NOW: | |||
| 25 Nov 2021 | Museum Store Sunday! | 00:27:18 | |
Join Amy Loewenberg as she talks with MSA members Susan Tudor of the Cummer Museum and Tia Bianchini of the Barnes Foundation as they share all things Museums and Museum Store Sunday- a global annual event celebrating the museum stores and their mission-related products which play a vital role in helping arts, cultural and nonprofit attractions educate and thrive. Since its launch in 2017, museum store advocacy has been growing and gaining global recognition. On Sunday, November 28, 2021 this year more than 1,700 museums world-wide are registered to participate – from all 50 states, 24 countries, and five continents! This year they are celebrating five years of Museum Store Sunday and special shopping experiences in one-of-a kind stores, showcasing broad assortments of highly curated, unique, mission-specific gifts. From books to jewelry to children’s products to home accessories and gourmet food, there is something for everyone! So shop knowing that you are supporting the missions and programs of each participating museum and cultural institution.
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| 02 Dec 2021 | Places in Conscious Community with The WonderMart | 00:38:18 | |
Born in 2019, The WonderMart is a community-driven gift shop curated for the eclectic soul, featuring an inspired selection of handcrafted goods for the home, body and baby, made exclusively by emerging New York State artisan brands. The WonderMart is also a place where inclusiveness lives in support of BIPOC, LGBT, AAPI and local artisans alike find home and representation. | NY NOW: | |||
| 09 Dec 2021 | The Paper Plane Cocktail Hour: Two's Company, Three's a Crow & Canary | 00:39:23 | |
This holiday season, Amy and Sarah have a brilliant gift for our community — audience with Carina Murray of the exquisite Crow & Canary rep group. Year in and year out, Carina's NY NOW booth is consistently jammed, as it's a can’t-miss destination for some of the freshest indie card ranges under the sun. Carina spills on her own personal design criteria, when and how to best work with reps, and how she builds that strong merchandise mix to dazzle every last client! RESOURCES | NY NOW: Tags: Dondrill GloverNY NOW | |||
| 16 Dec 2021 | Inspire, Connect, Activate, and Transform with The International Social Impact Institute | 01:00:44 | |
The International Social Impact was launched in 2020 with the announcement of their first partnership with Hunter College in the City University of New York. Since the Institute has developed many new partnerships with organizations and companies around the globe, working to amplify voices and create opportunities for social impact leaders from historically marginalized communities in the ( US and around the world), facilitating interactions among such leaders and assist in training more of them. | NY NOW: | |||
| 23 Dec 2021 | Brand Spotlight: New Year - New Goals | 00:41:55 | |
Do you have your 2022 goals ready for the new year? Have you begun? Do you need to update them? Join us as former retail store owner, RETAILMavens founder Cathy Donovan Wagner shares her cutting-edge expertise in coaching and providing guidance for retailers on how to increase their sales, find profit and improve cashflow to sleeping better and living a life they love! Listen as Amy and Cathy touch on important business topics to help you establish your 2022 goals and to prepare you for the year to come! RESOURCES | NY NOW: | |||
| 06 Jan 2022 | The Nature Bag with The JungleVine Foundation | 00:25:23 | |
The JungleVine Foundation’s mission is to connect remote isolated tribal communities with the global market by promoting their natural fiber handicrafts. Our work reduces poverty in rural Laos, preserves an ancient craft, and mitigates global climate change through the promotion of organic vegan JungleVine® fiber. | NY NOW: | |||
| 13 Jan 2022 | The Paper Plane Cocktail Hour: Pattern Play | 00:31:41 | |
You may be seeing spots after today's conversation with Cecily Moore of The Paper Curator, but that's to be expected! Her pattern-rich offerings are designed to spread joy and encourage others to unleash their own creativity. She is just one of many dynamic makers exhibitors soon to be discovered in Gift + Stationery section, one of NY NOW's fastest growing sections. Once you see her booth and experience her products for yourself, it's easy to see why this Designer to Watch can't be missed. | NY NOW: | |||
| 20 Jan 2022 | Growing Brands with Purpose with Biz in Bloom | 00:34:08 | |
A Strategy Deviser, Marketing Professor and Brand Advocate. Self-described as a solar powered big thinking entrepreneur with a passion for flip-flops and drinking bubbles. | NY NOW: | |||
| 27 Jan 2022 | It’s all in the Retail Details | 00:29:07 | |
The world heard the news that Becky Tyre, a shop local advocate, merchandising enthusiast, past senior trends editor of Gift Shop Magazine and a contributing retail Editor for Gifts & Dec, noted authority on product trends and retail strategies and Podcaster extraordinaire has retired after 26 years! Whew! With a resume like that, it’s easy to say that to be recognized by Becky is like a getting that gold star to proudly show off. She has made friends with independent retailers and industry partners from east to west, and from north to south and every nook and cranny in between. Please listen as Amy Loewenberg and Becky Tyre talk about her technicolored history, her future aspirations and maybe share a giggle or two with us! | NY NOW: | |||
