In this episode, Mark speaks with Gigi Burris. Gigi is one of fashion's top American hat designers. Gigi is a CFDA member and was named Forbes 30 under 30. Her designs have been featured in all the major publications from Vogue to Wall Street Journal. Gigi hats are worn by British royalty to celebrities such as Sarah Jessica Parker, Zoe Kravitz, Rihanna, Lady Gaga, Bella Hadid, and Madonna.

In this episode we discuss:

• Gigi shares her background and how she got started with Millinery
• Discuss creating your own Bespoke fashion brand
• Closely Crafted event on May 14th
• Gigi shares valuable tips/advice on how to get into Millinery

Gigi Burris :
https://www.closelycrafted.org/move-the-needle-2024
https://www.instagram.com/gigiburris/
https://gigiburris.com/

Mark Testa
https://www.markstephenagency.com
info@markstephenagency.com
https://www.linkedin.com/company/mark-stephen-design-&-production/
https://www.instagram.com/markstephenea/
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCK13o22i4RxQvbAgwwlh9tQ?view_as=subscriber

Thanks for tuning in. Check us out at on https://www.instagram.com/markstephenea/

In this episode, Mark speaks with Chris Quidley. Chris is the director and co-founder of Quidley and Company Galleries in Florida and Nantucket. Chris works with corporate and private clients to acquire fine art and builds collections of distinction. Chris has been representing fine art for over 30 years. With a top contemporary painter as his father, and framer mother, Chris literally grew up in the art business. Chris previously worked for Christie's in London, managed several galleries on the East coast, and supports many corporate and private clients who rely on his expertise when acquiring fine art.

In this episode we discuss:
· Chris’s background, growing up in the art business.
· How he got started as a consultant and gallerist and so much more
· Chris shares valuable advice about building a collection. Check out Chris’s website and social media, links are in show notes below.


Chris Quidley :
https://www.instagram.com/quidley_and_co/
https://www.quidleyandco.com/

Mark Testa
https://www.markstephenagency.com
info@markstephenagency.com
https://www.linkedin.com/company/mark-stephen-design-&-production/
https://www.instagram.com/markstephenea/
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCK13o22i4RxQvbAgwwlh9tQ?view_as=subscriber

Thanks for tuning in. Check us out at on https://www.instagram.com/markstephenea/

In this episode, Mark speaks with Maria Clifton a.k.a DJ Ria. Maria is a successful well-known DJ for A list celebrity and events and major brands. Maria is an on-air personality for Sirius XM, Wilhelmina model, Actress, DJ, and in game host for the New York Islanders and New York Liberty.

In this episode we discuss:

• DJ Ria background from Professional Basketball to Modeling/Acting to Hosting/DJing.
• How her personality and networking lead to her career journey and niche
• DJ Ria shares valuable advice for building on your own strengths to create your path.

DJ Ria, Maria Clifton :
https://www.instagram.com/riaria5/
https://djria.nyc/


Mark Testa
https://www.markstephenagency.com
info@markstephenagency.com
https://www.linkedin.com/company/mark-stephen-design-&-production/
https://www.instagram.com/markstephenea/
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCK13o22i4RxQvbAgwwlh9tQ?view_as=subscriber

Thanks for tuning in. Check us out at on https://www.instagram.com/markstephenea/