Gems and Friends

About Gems and Friends

Gems and Friends is your group chat in podcast form… talking interior design, fashion, dating, motherhood, and all the real-life stuff in between. Shop the gems that we cover in each episode here: https://shopmy.us/gemsandfriendspodcast

Publisher

Maddie and Nan

Category

arts

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

19 May 2025

Latest episode

14 Dec 2025

Latest episodes

20 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   14 Dec 2025

   18. Work, NYC & Winter Boots

   Happy December! We are finally back with a new episode of the podcast. We chat about settling into our new work routines, Maddie’s consulting projects and Nan getting settled back in New York and into her apartment. As always, we chat about what we are buying and eyeing from purses to winter boots. Episode links HERE! (https://shopmy.us/shop/collections/3230480) For more: Follow ⁠@gemsandfriendspodcast (https://www.instagram.com/gemsandfriendspodcast/) ⁠on Instagram! Follow Nan ⁠@nan.philip⁠ (https://www.instagram.com/nan.philip/) and Maddie ⁠@gemsIloved ⁠ (https://www.instagram.com/gemsiloved/) Subscribe & leave us a comment or review!

2. 

   28 Oct 2025

   17. Podcasts, Politics & Nail Polish

   We’re back after a short break! Maddie and Nan catch up—Nell’s sick for the millionth time, Nan’s moving back to NYC—and chat about what they’re loving lately: new foundations, Ossa beaded wristlets, Donni fleeces, and embroidered clutches. Then it’s politics, podcasts, and polish—Celisse Nails, Dazzle Dry, and classic gel—plus what we’ve been buying (and returning). Episode links HERE.  (https://shopmy.us/shop/collections/2706731) Chapters: 00:20 Life Updates / Nan & Maddie Catch Up 07:12 Quick Hits: What We Are Loving & Open Tabs -- Hourglass Skin Tint, Les Beiges Water Tint from Chanel, Ossa Phone Wristlet, Donni Jacket, Olympia Le Tan Clutch and a Etsy option. 18:15 Current Events and Politics 21:13 Nail Polish Favorites: Celisse Nails, Ten Over Ten Cuticle Oil, Dazzle Dry manicures and a classic gel manicure. 26:45 What Other Podcasts We Listen To: Pop Apologists, The Toast, Nice Talk with Nikki Ogunnaike, Aspire with Emma Grede, Lipstick on the Rim, and more. 31:35 What We Returned + Purchased: Loeffler Randall Boots, a Staud Dress, Jenni Kayne and La Ligne Pants, Kate McLeod, Donni and Coco Shop. For more: Follow ⁠@gemsandfriendspodcast (https://www.instagram.com/gemsandfriendspodcast/) ⁠on Instagram! Follow Nan ⁠@nan.philip⁠ (https://www.instagram.com/nan.philip/) and Maddie ⁠@gemsIloved ⁠ (https://www.instagram.com/gemsiloved/) Subscribe & leave us a comment or review!

3. 

   9 Oct 2025

   Gems & Friends: Natalie Steen

   This week on Gems & Friends, we sit down with Natalie Steen (https://www.instagram.com/thenatnote/) - stylist, curator, and the brilliant mind behind The Nat Note. (https://thenatnote.com/) Natalie shares her approach to thoughtful curation, the art of the edit, and how personal style can feel both effortless and intentional. From timeless closet staples to how she sources the “just right” pieces, this conversation is full of gems for anyone looking for style inspo or a career pivot! Hope you enjoy! For more: Follow ⁠@gemsandfriendspodcast (https://www.instagram.com/gemsandfriendspodcast/) ⁠on Instagram! Follow Nan ⁠@nan.philip⁠ (https://www.instagram.com/nan.philip/) and Maddie ⁠@gemsIloved ⁠ (https://www.instagram.com/gemsiloved/) Subscribe & leave us a comment or review!

Who has been a guest on Gems and Friends

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Johnny Hilbrant
• Amanda Jones Vaughan
• Amanda Jones Vaughn
• Madison Snider Podpirka

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Apple Podcasts (US)

4.5 / 5

58 ratings

Spotify

4.7 / 5

36 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 56 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

61

Social presence

91

YouTube

0

Engagement

85

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Books guests

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