After The Jump

We all know what it’s like to be jealous. Jealousy is often considered one of the worst emotions but why is jealousy tinged with so much negativity? On a shorter format episode of After the Jump, Grace Bonney explains why she thinks jealousy is a good thing. It’s not as radical as it sounds! There’s perhaps no faster or clearer tool for showing you exactly what you want than jealousy. All the people you’re jealous of can and probably should be the people you add to your network of friends collaborators and coworkers. Tune in and find out how to turn jealousy into something much more productive. This program was brought to you by White Oak Pastures. “I’ve come to the conclusion that jealousy gets a bad wrap.” [01:00] “If jealousy and desire have the power to make us feel something so strongly, surely they have the power the help us do something good too!” [02:00] “What the internet doesn’t show you is all the times things didn’t work out.” [02:00] “Whenever I get that familiar pang of jealousy – I make myself

Curation. Profit. Scalability. These are the themes on this weeks episode of After the Jump, as Grace Bonney is back from a two week hiatus to chat with Monica Khemsurov and Jill Singer, the two ladies behind Sight Unseen. Monica & Jill are former editors of I.D. Magazine, as well as freelance writers, curators, and design consultants. Sight Unseen is an online magazine that takes readers inside the worlds of design, art, fashion, and photography. With in-depth, behind-the-scenes reportage, Sight Unseen uncovers the stories, inspirations, and obsessions of some of the most fascinating designers and artists working today. Since its founding in 2009, the site has served as a destination for companies and individuals interested in scouting new talent as well as an inspiration for those working in creative pursuits. Tune in for a lively discussion on online media, the design community and much much more. This program was brought to you by Rolling Press. “Our backgrounds in print journalism helped us be able

How do you grow a brand without losing the original spirit? Matt Lewis and Renato Poliafito of BAKED Bakery join Grace Bonney on After the Jump for an in-depth discussion on growth, transition and integrity. Find out what a day in the life looks like for somebody running a business as busy and multi-pronged as BAKED. Hear what kind of decision making goes into business growth and what drives Matt and Renato to keep moving forward with their business. This program was brought to you by Fairway Market. “For doing wholesale business – if you don’t have a kitchen that’s operational 24 hours a day – you need to.” [14:00] –Matt Lewis on After the Jump “I feel like BAKED now has multiple arms – we’re like an octopus.” [15:00] –Renato Poliafito on After the Jump

Today’s episode of After the Jump is about inspiration – not just where to find it but how to use sources of inspiration to set yourself apart from the pack. This week’s guest, Katie Deedy of Grow House Grow, helps listeners see how inspiration can breed success. Grow House Grow specializes in narrative-inspired wallpaper design. Their lifelong love of storytelling and affinity for pattern shapes every hand printed roll they produce. Tune in and hear about the influences, inspirations and habits that help her maintain a successful career in design. This program was sponsored by Of a Kind. “There’s more intent in something handmade instead of just drawing a circle and repeating it a hundred times. patterns where you can really tell somebody spent time with it it to make it nice [are better].” [06:00] –Katie Deedy on After the Jump

Risk is incredibly important. It helps you set yourself apart from the pack and teaches you valuable business and personal lessons, but people are reluctant to talk about risk publicly. Today on After the Jump, Grace Bonney is joined by two business owners who talk freely about the risks they took in both of their endeavors. Hear from Gaby Dalkin, founder of What’s Gaby Cooking, and Crista Freeman of Phin & Phebes Ice Cream. From PR companies to off-beat cookbooks, find out what decisions both women made to turn into the successful entrepreneurs they are today. This program was sponsored by Of a Kind. “The difference between reckless and risk is planning.” [07:00] –Grace Bonney on After the Jump “Some of the biggest risks I’ve taken have resulted in really awesome things. If I feel strongly about something I’m just going to do it.” [09:00] –Gaby Dalkin on After the Jump “There’s only so much you can project in spreadsheets and analysis. It always comes back to my gut. As an entrepreneurs you always learn

What happens when an iconic brand like Russ & Daughters gets a makeover? Find out on this week’s episode of After the Jump, as Grace Bonney is joined by Jen Snow, Director of Media and PR at Russ & Daughter, and designer/artist Kelli Anderson. Find out what went into the brand redesign and how Jen & Kelli were able to maintain the soul and spirit of the 100 year old company while modernizing the look and feel of Russ & Daughters. This program was sponsored by Edwards VA Ham. “You walk into Russ & Daughers and there are 100 years of stories!” [08:00] Jen Snow on After the Jump “We did not want to turn Russ & Daughters into the Epcot version of Russ & Daughters. We wanted to analyze what it was about the place that brought all these people together.” [17:00] –Kelli Anderson on After the Jump

Branding is a tricky concept. Luckily, on this week’s episode of After the Jump, Lindsay McCabe & Leigh Nelson of Branding + Design Firm LMNOP are here to clear things up for you. Smitten with colors, shapes, sounds, and worked up by fresh ideas, LMNOP “stokes your imagination, tickles your taste buds (the ones in your eyeballs) and generally surprises and delights.” Find out how branding can mean more than most people think and what Lindsay and Leigh do to make sure they are able to use their creative energy in as many fields as possible. This program was sponsored by Consider Bardwell. “At the end of the day we want our creativity to speak for our company” [06:00] Lindsay McCabe on After the Jump “Our goal was to not focus on one industry – we wanted to be able to do a lot of different things….with anything – as you start to gain clients more of those types of clients tend to come on.” [13:00] Leigh Nelson on After the Jump

What’s the real cost of doing business in retail? Grace Bonney continues her conversation on design and cost, this time with Michele Varian of Michele Varian Shop in Downtown NYC and Erin Austen Abbott of Amelia in Oxford Mississippi, two retail design shops. Hear their perspectives on selling tactile products in a digital world and figuring out a fair and sustainable cost structure. What’s the difference between brick & mortar operations and online shops? What really goes into product design and sales? Find out on After the Jump! This program was sponsored by Of a Kind.   “People are all of a sudden realizing there isn’t a tactile hand-made quality to things anymore and people don’t know how to do it themselves. There’s a real curiosity about that now.” [14:00] If you have a brick and mortar it’s extremely important to have a decent website because most people shop from both.” [29:00] –Michele Varian on After the Jump

What are the details behind a successful hand-made shop and brand? Why do hand-made domestic items cost more than their big-factory imported counterparts? Tune in to this week’s episode of After the Jump and find out! Grace Bonney is joined by two guests who know what’s what when it comes to hand-made design — Claire Mazur, co-founder of Of a Kind and Kathryn Fortunato, principal at Lizzie Fortunato Jewels. Together, they chat about why fast-fashion is so cheap and what it really takes to make hand-made items in the design world. Just as consumers have accepted the price of organic, ethically produced food, it’s time they understand that the same pricing principals apply to fashion and jewelry. Listen in for a fascinating conversation on what could be called “slow fashion” and the inner-workings of small shops and brands. This program was sponsored by Of a Kind. “A lot of young designers have success, get to a peak and fizzle out because they weren’t thinking about the pricing behind their pieces. It’s a rea

Susan Brinson does not just have one title. Some days she’s a blogger, some days a designer, some days a photographer. Today — she’s the guest on After the Jump, hosted by Grace Bonney. Tune in and hear how she juggles multiple creative endeavors and was able to leave the corporate world for the DIY world. Susan shares her perspective on freelance life, self released projects and the new social-media driven world we live in. Get advice on how to stay up on trends and make the most of your time – which is the most valuable thing a freelancer has. Learn more about Susan’s work at HouseOfBrinson.com. This program was sponsored by Of a Kind. “Whenever you work in the corporate world people have very specific things to do so it’s easy to hire somebody because you know exactly what they do.” [03:00] “I really enjoy teaching, so that’s an area of our business we will build out. We want to make information available to people.” [11:00] “I’m a watcher of what goes online — maybe a stalker. It’s a matter of saturating

On today’s episode, Grace interviews Vanessa Bertozzi from Etsy Wholesale and Abigail Jacobs from West Elm to talk about Etsy’s new wholesale program and West Elm Local. Tune in to hear about both of these new revolutionary services! This program has been sponsored by Of A Kind.   “We wanted to develop some professional tools that would really speak to that type of designer, that seller that’s operating at this level, where they’re doing wholesale. So I’m really hoping that it will help keep Etsy evolving and moving forward.” [11:15] –Vanessa Bertozzi on After The Jump

This week on After The Jump, Grace brings back Julia Turshen to discuss prioritization and getting the boring stuff done early. No one actually likes doing bills and taxes, but if you can get those out of the way first, the rest of your days can be spent being creative and accomplishing other, more important big things. Tune in to hear all of Grace and Julia’s tips! This program has been sponsored by Of A Kind.   “What makes life interesting is that we all find different ways to get whatever we need to get done done!” [21:00] –Julia Turshen on After The Jump

Whether you’re running a business or just talking with your close friends, choosing your words wisely can have huge effects on all of your relationships. Taking a pause before you speak allows you to reflect on your initial reaction and evaluate how your words are coming off. Tune in to hear Grace talk about the ways in which thinking about what you’re saying can be so important. This program has been sponsored by Of A Kind.   “At the end of the day what we all really want is to be heard and understood. So why is it so hard to do that for other people?” [5:35] –Grace Bonney on After the Jump

This week’s guest comes to us all the way from Paris. Anne Ditmeyer of Pret A Voyager talks about life in Paris and tips us off on the best way to go about living there for a short period of time. Later, Anne and Grace compare and contrast the ways in which Americans and French people use social media. This program has been sponsored by Of A Kind.   “I think it makes me richer to have all of these different experiences to draw from.” [10:20] “It’s really just about jumping on opportunities and taking advantage of things.” [26:20] –Anne Ditmeyer on After The Jump

Looking to maintain a strong presence online and through social media accounts? On this week’s episode of After the Jump, learn how to find a rediscover your voice, how to translate that voice into a consistent presence and how to vary your content from channel to channel. Grace Bonney knows what she’s talking about – and you’ll come away from this episode with a much clearer idea of how to engage your online communities. This program was sponsored by Of A Kind “When you’re finding your voice – you shouldn’t be trying to find any other voice but your own.” [3:00] “The older you get and the more you see out there – your aesthetic is changing without you even realizing it!” [6:45] “Youtube will be next year what Instagram was this year.” [24:30] –Grace Bonney on After the Jump

Today on After the Jump, Grace urges you to right your wrongs. She gives us a step-by-step, realistic look at how this is possible for everyone, and how it will be beneficial in the long-run. Tune in to learn more! This program has been sponsored by Of A Kind.   “No one is perfect, not even Martha.” [2:10] “An email does not equal conversation…So many things can’t be conveyed in the written form that can be conveyed simply by the tone of your voice on the phone.” [13:40] –Grace Bonney on After The Jump

This week on After The Jump, Grace talks to Amy Azzarito and Max Tielman, Associate Editor at Design Sponge about hard work. They discuss what to expect and how to go about getting through your first job. Later, Amy tells us why she believes the morning is such a valuable time to get important things done. This program has been sponsored by Of A Kind.   “This world we live in in, we’re surrounded by very visible examples of success…but the thing that I think is really lacking from all of these success narratives, is the fact that work went into this and above all, time.” [9:15] –Max Tielman on After The Jump “I think that the morning is literally the secret…to get the things done that are really important to you.” –Amy Azzarito on After The Jump

This week on After the Jump, Grace provides some great advice for business owners to keep their business and personal lives strong and healthy. She gives us 10 big tips to focus on that can help us to be happier and more productive. This program has been sponsored by Of A Kind.   “It’s close to impossible to run a healthy business without support and feedback that you can trust and actually act upon.” [4:55] “Time off is not a luxury, it is a necessity.” [7:45] Grace Bonney on After the Jump

This week on After The Jump, Grace brings in Food Writer Julia Turshen to outline the 12 things they wish they had known before starting their own businesses. From learning how to say no to time management, from day to day tips to planning for the future, Grace and Julia provide a solid list of things we can all work on to get better at running our businesses. This program has been sponsored by Of A Kind. Image from Versed Online “I started my retirement account the day after I graduated from college and it was the best thing that I’ve ever done.” [21:15] “You really need to turn off to turn on.” [28:15] Julia Turshen on After The Jump

On the Valentine’s Day episode of After The Jump, Grace highlights some tools across the board that she finds particularly educational and inspirational. From blogs and websites to strong women in design, from print magazines to “lifers”, she gives us a solid list of people and places to look to for ideas and inspiration. This program has been sponsored by The International Culinary Center.   “I don’t instantly think I’m a photographer because I can take a nice photograph and put it on Instagram, but it makes me realize the value of really great photography.” [8:45] “Separating yourself from the pack is a huge thing, and the more you can do that, the better you will be in the long run of your business.” [10:15] Grace Bonney on After The Jump