Story + Rain Talks

Apr 21 2024 145 ep. 61 mins
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As a digital fashion, beauty, and lifestyle magazine, Story + Rain uncovers the emerging trends and tastemakers that matter right now, as told to by the visionaries who set these moments in motion. On this podcast, through candid conversations with our community of cultural arbiters, we provide a resource to discover today's most interesting people, projects, and products, as well as a platform to explore the global references and origins that led to game-changing ideas and careers. By unearthing unexpected juxtapositions, we act as a catalyst for creativity. There's magic in the mix.

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Beth Kushnick: Set Decorator

Apr 21 2024 74 mins  
Meet the set decorator whose rooms you’ve fallen in love with for years. With over 35 years in the industry under her belt, Beth Kushnick diligently deals in the details with expert precision. Transforming blank slates into authentic spaces that can reveal an entire life in seconds, Kushnick did that and then some when she spent seven seasons as decorator for CBS’s huge hit, Th

Paolo Nieddu: Costume Designer + Stylist

Apr 02 2024 72 mins  
This week we release our conversation with costume designer and stylist, Paolo Nieddu. Best known for the impact he made working on the hit series fabulously filled his colorful costumes---Lee Daniel’s Empire, we dish about details from the set: from key moments and how he dressed Taraji, to little-known secrets and the BTS nitty-gritty of how a stylist organizes and works with w

Jenny Mollen: NYT Bestselling Author + Podcast Host

Mar 19 2024 49 mins  
We’re excited about all the newness from one of our favorite writers and podcast hosts, (and reluctant actor), Jenny Mollen. She’s launching her new podcast, All The Fails, and added a new Substack, The Best Friend Experience. On this week’s episode we discuss everything we love about the one-of-a-kind Substack she shares with Diablo Cody, Can I Ask You A Personal Question? a

Tyler Ellis: Creative Director + CEO Of Tyler Ellis

Mar 08 2024 45 mins  
The red carpet has one thing in common these days, and that’s Tyler Ellis. The daughter of iconic fashion designer Perry Ellis seems to be fulfilling her destiny by taking Hollywood by storm and with the expansion of her luxury handbag line. On this week’s podcast, we sit down with Ellis, raised in LA by her TV writer and executive mother, her famous father tragically dying in

Cleo Wade: Poet, Author, Activist, + Story + Rain Cover Star

Feb 26 2024 44 mins  
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Captain Sandy Yawn: Superyacht Captain + Star Of Below Deck Mediterranean

Jan 19 2024 41 mins  
This week we're talking to the superyacht captain with 33 years of experience who became a public figure in a flash when she began starring in Bravo's beloved Below Deck, the series that's famously found fans far and wide. We sit down with Sandy Yawn to talk about how she is creative in her work, and how she's built a stellar career on the sea. We discuss her early

Jennifer Meyer: Founder Of Jennifer Meyer Jewelry

Dec 22 2023 52 mins  
We talked to the designer who, eighteen years ago, established and nailed an aesthetic that’s since soared in popularity. Exploding onto the scene with her leaf design made popular by Jennifer Aniston’s character in the film The Break Up, Jennifer Meyer creates and has created countless collectible pieces that define the day-to-day when it comes to modern iconic fine jewelry. J

Colu Henry: Food Writer + Cookbook Author

Nov 14 2023 68 mins  
This week has us sitting down with the food expert whose recipes are splashed all over NYT Cooking. You'll hear about her three most-made meals, and her popular pasta hashtag and its collection of dishes. You'll also hear about how she went from cabaret singer to bartender to publicist, to working on actor-turned-vintner Kyle MacLachlan's Pursued By Bear wines. We talk

James Alsop: Choreographer

Nov 10 2023 64 mins  
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Violet Grey: Founder Cassandra Grey + Executive Director Of The Violet Lab At Violet Grey Sarah Brown

Oct 24 2023 62 mins  
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