Diamonds of the Season: Looking Back at our Guests on "A Cut Above"
Éva Goicochea - Founder of Maude
“You really gotta know yourself before you get into a relationship. Don’t try to make someone else fix you.”
(On one piece of raw sex & relationship advice we all need in 2025)
Éva is redefining intimacy with intention. As the founder of Maude, she’s built a brand rooted in simplicity, inclusivity, and human connection. In her episode, Éva reflects on what it means to grow a company while staying grounded in purpose.
MACYE & MADELYN WYSNER - FOUNDERS OF CINQ
“Never stop playing dress up.”
These sweet sisters are the creative forces behind CINQ, a Los Angeles-based bridal brand that blends vintage silhouettes with modern details. Macye, the creative director & founder brings her fashion design expertise to create heirloom-quality gowns, while Madelyn manages business operations.
MELANIE TRAVIS - FOUNDER OF ANDIE SWIM
“It was an instinct and I felt like I had to do it, so I quit my job and started Andie.”
(On one gut instinct she’s glad she listened to)
Melanie turned a simple idea into a swimwear empire built on fit, confidence, and community. Her story is a reminder that clarity and convinction are key to scaling something meaningful.
TZE CHUN - FOUNDER OF UPRISE ART GALLERY
“The most interesting artwork tells a unique perspective from the artist.”
(On whether or not art is better raw & unfiltered or polished & perfected)
Tze is championing a new kind of art world—one that uplifts emerging artists and makes collecting more accessible. Her vision is proof creativity and commerce can (and should) coexist.
KAYLA CURTIS-EVANS - CREATIVE EDITOR AT HYPEBEAST
“I like the raw bits of life so I will claim that wholeheartedly.”
Kayla brings culture to the forefront through a lens of storytelling, style, and intention. As a creative editor at Hypebeast, she’s shaping how stories are told around fashion, art, and identity—with a voice that’s as thoughtful as it is sharp.