The Consult Club Podcast
The Consult Club Podcast
Podcast Description
Welcome to The Consult Club—your trusted space for real conversations about beauty, health, and personal growth. Here, we cut through the noise, bringing you expert insights and rigorously vetted products so you can feel confident in your choices and truly connected to yourself and others.www.shopderm.comhttps://substack.com/@theconsultclub@_shopderm@laurabeacham_
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The podcast delves into various subjects including starting a business, content creation, and brand storytelling, with episodes such as interviews with founders like Eloise from Thirty-One Jane discussing the evolution of retail and Hannah Kluckhohn Dings sharing her creative journey from editorial work to freelance projects. The focus areas also include personal empowerment, women's issues, and making informed choices in beauty and health.
Welcome to The Consult Club—your trusted space for real conversations about female entrepreneurship, beauty, and personal growth. Here, we cut through the noise, bringing you expert insights and rigorously vetted products so you can feel confident in your choices and truly connected to yourself and others.
www.shopderm.com
https://substack.com/@theconsultclub
@_shopderm
@laurabeacham_
Batik isn’t just a boutique — it’s a love letter to slow fashion, personal style, and the kind of shopping that feels like a conversation. Founded by Katie Harris, Batik reflects her lifelong love of curating beautiful things with meaning — a passion shaped by trunk shows with her mom, summers on the Gulf Coast, and a bold career pivot during the pandemic. Today, she leads Batik with vision and heart, creating a space where women feel both seen and celebrated.
Alongside her is Miranda Suerth, the store’s manager, visual merchandiser, and assistant buyer. Miranda’s story is one of purpose — leaving behind a corporate track to embrace creativity, community, and the joy of helping others find pieces that feel like them.
Together, Katie and Miranda bring Batik to life through small-batch collections, handmade details, and a deep belief in shopping with intention. Their shared ethos? Fashion should be joyful, not overwhelming. Personal, not performative.
This episode of the podcast introduces you to these two remarkable women and the world they’ve built inside Batik. Whether you're a Chicago local or just someone who loves good conversation, good clothes, and good people — this one's for you.
Introduction and Greetings (0:00 – 2:00)]
Miranda's Journey to Batik (2:01 – 10:00)
The Birth of Batik (10:01 – 15:00)
Ethos and Mission of Batik (15:01 – 25:00)
Community Engagement and Philanthropy (25:01 – 35:00)
Fashion and Personal Empowerment (35:01 – 45:00)
Upcoming Event in Chicago (45:01 – 50:00)
Closing Remarks (50:01 – End)
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