How Two Best Friends Built a Jewelry Brand With a Cult Following | Carolina Cordon-Bouzan & Gayle Yelon | Montserrat New York

What happens when two stylish best friends join forces to build a jewelry and fashion brand that’s equally bold, beautiful, and sustainable? Carolina Cordon-Bouzan and Gayle Yelon, co-founders of Montserrat New York, are proving that self-made women can do it all, with lab-grown diamonds, jetset-inspired fashion, and a whole lot of entrepreneurial grit. In this episode, we talk about building a business from scratch, redefining success as a creative entrepreneur, and why community, mindset, and personal growth are essential parts of the journey. Whether you’re a fashion lover, business coach for women, or someone exploring lifestyle and culture through a personal development lens, you’ll walk away inspired by their clarity, style, and action. CHAPTERS 00:00 Meet Carolina and Gayle, co-founders of Montserrat New York 01:45 From friendship to co-founders: how it all started 03:30 Designing for the woman on the go: from gym to cocktails 05:10 The fashion philosophy behind Montserrat NY 07:15 Creating their own trends by listening to their customers 10:00 Entrepreneurship and mindset coaching for women 12:45 Family legacy and becoming self-made women 15:00 The power of network and asking for support 18:20 What makes a powerful woman in business today 22:00 Busting myths about entrepreneurship and fashion 25:15 Redefining success through purpose and sustainability 27:30 What they’re manifesting next and how you can help The Powerful Ladies podcast, hosted by business coach and strategist Kara Duffy features candid conversations with entrepreneurs, creatives, athletes, chefs, writers, scientists, and more. Every Wednesday, new episodes explore what it means to lead with purpose, create with intention, and define success on your own terms. Whether you're growing a business, changing careers, or asking bigger questions, these stories remind you: you're not alone, and you're more powerful than you think. Explore more at thepowerfulladies.com and karaduffy.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices