Podcast appearances and mentions of kathryn fortunato

For many, growing up with a twin means having a built-in best friend. For Lizzie and Kathryn Fortunato specifically, growing up with a twin means having a built-in best friend and business partner. Inspired by the following she had fostered while making jewelry in college, Lizzie launched her namesake brand in 2008 with Kathryn's help. Now, they work together as full time entrepreneurs and are committed to creating luxurious pieces–from handcrafted statement necklaces to fine jewelry–that champion intentional production. In this interview, we talk about how Lizzie and Kathryn built Lizzie Fortunato Jewels as co-founders, their advice for new entrepreneurs, and staying true to yourself as a business owner. Don't miss this episode where we discuss:Why Lizzie began making jewelry and how she and Kathryn developed the blueprints for a future business while in collegeThe importance of authenticity for longevity and why Lizzie doesn't focus on trends as a designerHow one $10,000 check from Kathryn gave Lizzie the launchpad she needed to expand the business and how that check has remained the brand's only funding to dateThe importance of community, mentors, and strengthening your support network, and how Lizzie and Kathryn work together as co-founders and sistersCelebrating the different facets of their identities as entrepreneurs and momsFind Lizzie and Kathryn:https://www.lizziefortunato.comIG: @lfjewelsLinkedIn: Lizzie Fortunato; Kathryn FortunatoFollow Lydia:www.lydiafenet.comIG: @lydiafenetLinkedIn: Lydia FenetQuestions or comments, we'd love to hear from you...send us a text!Or record a question here so we can answer it on the next episode of Claim Your Confidence.To stay up to date with Claim Your Confidence and get all the behind-the-scenes content, follow us on Instagram and on YouTube.If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a rating and review on Apple or Spotify or where ever you get your podcasts.Recorded at The Newsstand Studios at Rockefeller Center.Thank you for listening.

FROM THE ARCHIVE | From Season 1, we are re-airing this special episode featuring twin sisters Lizzie and Kathryn Fortunato who are celebrating 15 years in business this year. This episode highlights their entrepreneurial path and commitment to each other that has led to this milestone.

Dry Clean Only: Conversations on Fashion + Style In this episode, fashion-insider, host Kristen Cole sits with LIZZIE FORTUNATO founders, power-duo Lizzie Fortunato, Creative Director, and Kathryn Fortunato, Sales/ Operations Director (in NYC) to discuss the twins' beloved jewelry and accessories brand known best for its highly-expressive statement jewelry. Their infectious energy and love for the brand is as expressive as it is responsible and we discuss their evolution from indie-startup to success story. We touch on: Lizzie's design obsession and organic beginnings, Kathryn's decision to join her sister in the brand, secrets to their partnership, their intentional mission, evolution in design, how to layer pieces, the power of statement jewelry, having babies, life in Brooklyn and Bellport, designers Dries van Noten, Marni, Jil Sander and The Row, systems and wholesale, their sustainable approach to production, "Give Back Styles" charitable donations...and more. Kristen also touches on this week's fashion news including Balenciaga leaving Twitter, COP27, The Fashion Act, Fashion Trust US, "nepo-babies" and holiday Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales.

Lizzie Fortunato is both a brand and a woman you need to know! Lizzie Fortunato grew up in rural Delaware with a talent for creating things. She went from Delaware to Duke and her talent followed her. Everywhere she went she got requests from friends to create jewelry. After graduation, despite the sneaking suspicion, she should continue her craft, she got a job with a PR firm. But just 10 months later she left the firm to start her own accessories company, with the help of her twin sister and a little gift of seed money. You’ll love how she so honestly & openly describes her journey to entrepreneurship. She and her twin sister Kathryn Fortunato, have made smart, calculated business decisions. They’ve stayed true to their Company’s focus and it’s helped them create a multi-million dollar accessories brand recognized by Vogue, Women’s Wear Daily, Harper’s Bazaar & The New York Times. Get to know Lizzie Fortunato because they’re the type of brand every woman wants to be a part of today! ---------- To learn more about Lizzie, visit: https://www.lizziefortunato.com/ Want to shop their latest collection, along with exclusive designs? https://hampdenclothing.com/accessories.html --------- To keep up to date on everything I’m doing, head on over to www.SallieHolder.com In the meantime, here are some quick links! - My FREE Download 5 Tools to Help You Get Out of Rock Middle https://holdersallie47837.activehosted.com/app/forms/5 - Getting Out of Rock Middle Workbook https://checkout.sallieholder.com/workbook/ - Getting Out of Rock Middle Webinar https://events.genndi.com/register/818182175026321164/a664a82761 - Sign up for My Weekly Newsletter https://holdersallie47837.activehosted.com/f/15

Identical twins Lizzie and Kathryn Fortunato are the co-owners of Lizzie Fortunato, a jewelry collection that Laura has supported for nearly ten years.  Their styles are uniquely their own, and their polarity is undoubtedly what makes their business so successful.  From "nama-approved outfits" to their first Bergdorf Goodman order and, this lively duo produces a lot of laughs while taking us on a sentimental tour of their fashion journey.

Get to know sisters Lizzie and Kathryn Fortunato, owners of the jewelry brand, Lizzie Fortunato. Rita talks to Lizzie and Kathryn about starting their business, the locations and experiences that influence the collection, focusing on thoughtful, responsible production and collections and designing a home. 

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 really hard thing to do. I think it’s probably harder to start pricing your pieces [higher] when you don’t have any recognition but sticking with it and believing in the line and finding buyers who believe in you is an important process to go through.” [07:00] –Claire Mazur of Of a Kind