The Jersey Girl
by Madison Hawkins
Hey Jersey Girls and Guys! Welcome to The Jersey Girl Podcast—your go-to spot for inspiration, passion, and pursuing what you love! Hosted by Madison Hawkins, a driven college student and entrepreneur juggling multiple businesses, this podcast takes you behind the scenes with people who are taking risks, following their dreams, and living life on their own terms. Each episode, Madison dives into the stories of those who’ve found the courage to chase their passions, offering valuable insights and real-life lessons along the way!
Episodes
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Building a Business That Gives Back to the Coast: Renew Blu
What happens when you turn something you care deeply about into a business with a bigger purpose? 🌊 This week on The Jersey Girl Podcast, we're sitting down with Kit, the young founder behind RenewBlu, a brand rooted in sustainability, coastal restoration, and making a difference beyond the...
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Beyond the Wedding Day: Building a Business in the Events Industry with Sydney Wade
What does it really take to turn a vision into a business? We're getting into all things entrepreneurship, ambition, and the behind-the-scenes of the event industry with Sydney Wade, founder of Swade Events! In this episode of The Jersey Girl Podcast, Sydney shares what it's really like to build…
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Being able to pivot as a business owner with founder of Ocean Front Moves
Hey Jersey Girls! In this week’s episode I sat down with Katie, owner of Ocean Front Moves, to share how her first summer of business went! Katie had to make a last minute pivot but it turned out better than she could’ve expected! Take a listen then go take her class! Xoxo, Your Host
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More Than Jewelry: The Family Behind Vadavas
In this episode of The Jersey Girl Podcast, we sit down with two of the daughters behind Vadavas®, a purpose-driven jewelry and accessories brand founded by their mother, Diana, and her four children in Aruba in 2013. They share the inspiring story of how their family turned an idea into a...
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Advice on how to actually take a vacation as a business owner
I recently went out of the country and it was my first time taking a vacation while running a business full time! It was a learning experience and one I asked other people to help me with! I wanted to sit down, share my advice along with everyone else’s tips!
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How Guapo's Became an LBI Staple
What does it take to build a coffee shop that becomes a destination? In this episode of The Jersey Girl Podcast, we sit down with the founder of Guapo's Coffee House in Beach Haven to talk about turning a vision into one of Long Beach Island's favorite gathering spots. From crafting specialty...
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Creating a Brand That People Can't Stop Talking About - Faye and Madi
Episode Description What does it really take to build a brand people instantly recognize? This week on The Jersey Girl Podcast, we're sitting down with the founder of Faye & Madi, the custom apparel and accessories brand helping people turn their ideas into one-of-a-kind pieces. From personalized...
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Selling out within days of starting | Bunns Activewear
Hey Jersey Girls! Today's guest, Kate, founder of Bunns activewear sits down to tell us how and why she started her business. After working corporate she felt like the time was right for her to leave to create her own business. Within days of starting she was already selling out! (I have her…
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Chatting like we’re on FaceTime with Madison Hawkins
Finally recording a solo episode!!! Giving you the updates on my life and reflecting on the last three years out of high school! Take a listen!
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Building a Business That Heals Bodies with Carolayn Crane
This week on The Jersey Girl Podcast, we're sitting down with Carolayn Crane, founder of Pyour Lab and a true expert in the world of movement, rehabilitation, and longevity. With over 25 years in the fitness industry, Carolayn has built a business that's redefining what Pilates can actually do....
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The Magic of Summer: Creating Pixie LBI with Skylar Peterson
In this episode of The Jersey Girl Podcast, I sit down with Skylar Peterson, founder of Pixie LBI, a thoughtfully curated space opening June 24th that captures the feeling of childhood summers by the shore. From nostalgic family vacations and carefree beach days to the whimsical details that make…
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Vintage, Vision & Entrepreneurship with Jules of Peppy Collective
This week on The Jersey Girl Podcast, I'm joined by Jules Cataldo, founder of Peppy Collective, the beloved Jersey Shore brand known for its curated vintage finds, handmade pieces, and vibrant community. Jules shares the story behind building Peppy Collective from the ground up, the realities of...
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From engineer to entrepreneur: The story behind Brielle's Shells
From handmade shell jewelry to building a brand people instantly recognize 🤍🐚 On this week’s episode of The Jersey Girl Podcast, I’m sitting down with Brielle of Brielle’s Shells to talk all things entrepreneurship, creativity, social media, and turning a passion into a business. Coastal girls,...
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The Girl Who Turned the Shore Into a Love Story
She went from writing for some of the biggest lifestyle brands in media to publishing her very first novel — and it’s giving ultimate main character energy. This week, I’m sitting down with Francesca, writer, editor, and now author of Have a Great Summer, a contemporary romance inspired by the...
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The Coolest Way to Market Your Brand with Alpha Specialty Advertising
Today’s guest is the woman behind the promotional products and branded pieces that make businesses impossible to forget. I’m sitting down with the owner of Alpha Specialty, a woman-owned company helping brands market themselves in the coolest way possible — through custom swag, promotional...
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What We're Building: Social Media, Community & What's Next with Serafina Valentine (Bonus Episode)
NEW EPISODE IS LIVE ✨ What happens when two women obsessed with community, connection, and building something bigger sit down for a conversation? We're talking social media, networking, entrepreneurship, and sharing a major announcement we've been working on behind the scenes while catching up on…
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Rooted in Design: How Alexa Built a Business Around Her Passion for Plants
Some spaces just feel different — calm, elevated, intentional… and today’s guest is the girl behind creating exactly that. On this episode of The Jersey Girl Podcast, I’m sitting down with Alexa, founder of Botanically Blurred, a New Jersey-based plant design and maintenance company transforming...
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Blink by Mack: She Bet on Herself — Now She’s Fully Booked
There’s a difference between doing beauty… and becoming the girl everyone trusts with their face. Today I’m sitting down with Mackenna, founder of Blink by Mack — the beauty brand that’s quietly built a cult following through results, consistency, and an experience clients don’t stop talking…
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Business, Burnout & Big Things Coming
Madison is back on the mic with Elevate Studios owner Danny for a full life update—nothing held back. They’re diving into new business ventures, what’s really been happening behind the scenes, and the highs, pivots, and chaotic moments that come with building something big. Madison also shares…
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How Cozy Clips Landed in Free People
In this episode, I’m sitting down with Elena, founder of Cozy Clips, to talk about how she turned a simple idea into a brand you can now find in Free People. We get into the real story behind building Cozy Clips—from the early days to the moment everything shifted—and what it actually takes to…
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From Custom Heels to Celebrity Closets: Building Presley Pumps with It-Girl Energy
Today’s episode is for the girls who believe shoes aren’t just an accessory — they’re the whole moment. I’m sitting down with the founder of Presley Pumps, the custom footwear brand creating bold, handcrafted heels that have landed everywhere from private closets to Sports Illustrated Swim. If...
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The Power of Intentional Style: Building a Boutique With Purpose
Today’s episode is for the girls who believe great style starts with intention. The ones who want to look effortlessly put together without chasing every trend. I’m sitting down with Gianna, the founder of Capri Collectives — a boutique built around modern minimalism, timeless pieces, and…
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The Art of Elevation: Growing Beyond the Chair
What does it really take to grow beyond the chair? In this episode, we sit down with the powerhouse founder of East Coast Salon — an award-winning, luxury specialty salon redefining what high-level beauty actually looks like. From lived-in color and luxury extensions to healthy hair as a...
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Beauty, Needles & Building a Dream
In this episode, we’re diving into the world of aesthetics with an Aesthetic Nurse Practitioner who turned her passion for beauty into a thriving career. We talk all things Botox — what it actually does, the biggest misconceptions, how to choose the right injector, and why natural results always...
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Hot Girls Do Pilates (But Make It a Business)
Today’s episode is for the girls who love movement, strength, and routines that make you feel put together from the inside out. I’m sitting down with the founder of Pilates Body, a dynamic Reformer Pilates studio redefining what it means to work out with intention. Known for sculpting longer,...
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Behind the Brush: Confidence, Craft & the Business of Beauty
Great beauty doesn’t start with products — it starts with intention. Today’s episode is for the women who want to feel confident, empowered, and effortlessly camera-ready in every room they walk into. I’m sitting down with Sonia Crews, CEO and master artist behind Crews Cosmetics, whose 25+ year...
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Oversharing, Overthinking & Accidentally Building a Magazine | Claire Theis
If you love a little chaos with your coffee, this episode is for you. I’m chatting with Claire of V & V about turning a personal blog into a full-blown magazine, building a creative community across the U.S., and staying authentic while your brand grows bigger than you ever planned. We get into...
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Turning Layoffs into Lemonade (With a Splash of Vodka) | Sugar On The Rim
Life’s too short for boring drinks — and definitely for boring careers. In this episode, I’m sitting down with Marisa, the founder and lead mixologist behind Sugar On The Rim, New Jersey’s first luxury mobile bar blending elevated cocktails with craft coffee. Just weeks before her wedding, Marisa...
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Why Self-Care Is Smart, Not Selfish — Building Frequency with Founder Liana
What if self-care wasn’t a luxury — but a strategy? In this episode, I’m joined by Liana, founder of Frequency, a wellness brand redefining what it means to take care of yourself with intention, ritual, and community. We dive into the moment that sparked Frequency, the gap Liana saw in the…
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Your Mindset Can Change Everything | Serafina Valentine
Have you ever wanted to transform your life but don't know where to start? In today's episode I sat down with Serafina and chatted all things from how she scaled her business to six figures in just three years along with how something as simple as rewiring your brain can lead to more success!…
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We literally got held hostage in the movies | Jersey Girl Talk
Hi Jersey Girls! Happy 2026, this is so gonna be the year of Jersey Girl Talk! Today Zoe and Madison sit down to catch up all things college, duck hunting, being yelled at in the AMC and so much more! Grab a cup of coffee and catch up with them!
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Expresso is a Ritual: Roman Craft Coffee
This episode is for the girls who romanticize their mornings, believe routine is the luxury, and know the smallest details are usually the most powerful. Today, we’re sitting down with the founder of Roman Craft Coffee — a female founder who turned her Italian roots and love for espresso into a...
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Style Starts at Your Feet: SO, Pilates?
Movement is more than a workout — it’s a lifestyle. In this episode, we sit down with the founder of SO, Pilates?, the brand redefining Pilates socks as confidence, intention, and quiet luxury. From the belief that style starts at your feet to the design details that blend beauty and performance,...
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The Jeans We Couldn’t Share: Rated Everybody
Today’s episode is for the Jersey girls who grew up sharing closets, swapping outfits, and believing that if you had your best friend beside you, you could figure anything out. We’re sitting down with Jilly and Madison — lifelong best friends, born-and-raised Jersey girls, and the female founders...
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The Era of Hot Girl Journalism : Savanna Perry
Hot girl journalism isn’t about aesthetics — it’s about confidence, credibility, and creating your own lane. In this episode, we’re sitting down with Savanna Perry, a South Jersey–raised journalist redefining what modern media looks like. From landing NYC bylines and covering everything from game...
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Stitched with Intention: The Story Behind Cozy Croissant
This episode is for the girls who love slow mornings, cozy rituals, and the quiet magic of things made by hand. We’re sitting down with Cortney, the creative mind behind Cozy Croissant Embroidery, a woman-owned, small-batch embroidery studio based in New Jersey. Known for her delicate, thoughtful...
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Edge Meets Country: Samantha Spano on Voice, Vision & Owning the Stage
This episode is for the girls who live somewhere between grit and glam — the ones who know exactly who they are and aren’t afraid to take up space. We’re sitting down with Samantha Spano, better known as The Coastal Cowgirl, the artist who made country music feel right at home on the Jersey…
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Sun, Sand & Storytelling: Natalie Golub on Bringing LBI to Life
In this cozy, coastal episode, Natalie Golub takes us back to her childhood summers on Long Beach Island — the smells, the sounds, the routines, and the tiny details that shaped who she became. She shares the moment she realized her love for LBI needed to become a story, how raising her own...
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Confidence You Can Wear: Inside the World of Bella Sole
Today’s episode is for the girls who love edge, glam, humor, and a heavy dose of unbothered confidence. We’re joined by the three sisters behind Bella Sole, a handmade brand born on the Jersey coast and powered by the kind of loud, chaotic, deeply loving Italian family dynamic that shapes women…
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The Business of Being Creative: Maddie Bebout’s Blueprint for Growth
In this episode, we sit down with Maddie Bebout, the visionary behind Maddie Bebout Designs, to talk about what it really takes to turn creativity into a thriving business. Maddie shares her blueprint for growth—how she scaled her design brand, built a loyal audience, and learned to trust her...
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Where Family Meets Founder Energy: Mom and Daughter founders of Wild Magnolia
In this heartfelt and inspiring episode, we sit down with the powerhouse mother–daughter duo behind Wild Magnolia Cape May—a boutique born from creativity, grit, and generational passion. They share how their bond became the backbone of their business, what it’s really like to build something...
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Building a Business That Feels Like Vacation
This week, we’re talking all things leisure with the founder of On Leisure, a brand built around that out-of-office state of mind. Launched this summer, On Leisure captures the feeling of slowing down, being present, and embracing everyday ease — whether you’re on vacation or just stepping out…
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Building LA201: From Vision to Launch with Lara
In this episode, we sit down with Lara — the creative mind behind LA201, a brand-new loungewear line that’s redefining comfort and confidence. Lara shares what inspired her to create LA201, how she turned her idea into a full-fledged brand, and what it really takes to launch a business from the...
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Airbrushed & Ambitious: The CamAir Story
Get ready to tap into your creative side, because today we’re talking all things CamAir ✩! Founded by Camille Kutz in 2020, CamAir started with just ten airbrushed pieces and a dream — and has since turned into a full-on movement. From turning paint into passion to building a brand that’s become…
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Sculpted Success: The Female Founder Turning Up the Heat in the Pilates World
In this episode of Jersey Girl Talk, we turn up the heat — literally — with the powerhouse female founder behind Hot Pilates Sculpt, the studio redefining what it means to sweat with intention. From classical Pilates roots to a modern, high-intensity twist, this dynamic workout experience is...
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She finally quit her job: from part time to full time business owner
Hi Jersey Girls! This week we have a returning guest! Maria Doming is back on but now she fully runs her graphic design business, anything you need she can do! Hear how she took a leap of faith and took a chance on herself! xoxo Your Host
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Ending a Situationship | Jersey Girl Talk
Hi Jersey Girls! 💋 Welcome back to another episode of Jersey Girl Talk! This week, things get real as we dive into all the drama — from getting blocked (yep, it happened 😅), to finally ending that situationship, and of course, spilling our weekend plans. It’s giving girl talk, honesty, and a...
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Hair, Hustle, and a Whole Lot of Heart: Story behind Melted Mango
Born and built at the Jersey Shore, Melted Mango is more than just a salon — it’s a story of hustle, heart, and a whole lot of hair magic. Tune in as we chat about taking risks, riding out setbacks, and turning creative dreams into reality. Because sometimes the universe floods your suite just to...
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How old is he again?! | Jersey Girl Talk
Hi Jersey Girls! Welcome to the very first episode of “Jersey Girl Talk”! I’ve been wanting to start a monthly segment where I sit down and chat with one of my best friends—and I’m so excited to finally bring it to life for you all. My goal is for this series to feel like you’re right there on...
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From 9–5 to CEO: Angie Saber on Launching Rêves Jewelry
This week, we’re chatting with Angie Saber, founder of Rêves Jewelry — the brand redefining effortless luxury. Angie opens up about walking away from her dream government job, taking a leap of faith, and turning her love for jewelry into a thriving business. From balancing mom life to chasing big...
About this show
Hey Jersey Girls and Guys! Welcome to The Jersey Girl Podcast—your go-to spot for inspiration, passion, and pursuing what you love! Hosted by Madison Hawkins, a driven college student and entrepreneur juggling multiple businesses, this podcast takes you behind the scenes with people who are taking risks, following their dreams, and living life on their own terms. Each episode, Madison dives into the stories of those who’ve found the courage to chase their passions, offering valuable insights and real-life lessons along the way!
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