As the former Editor-in-Chief of Modern Luxury Palm Beach, current Design Editor at Quest magazine, and the host of Perfectly Palm Beach, your podcast series, it’s safe to say you have a knack for interviewing all types of people - creatives, business people, and philanthropists, among them. Is there a particular story or feature that has stood out to you over the years?  

Jayne: I loved interviewing so many people in my career like Michael Bloomberg, (direct and easy to talk to) Bradley Cooper, ( so sweet and charming), and LeBron James (so tall), but the one that stands out locally is Venus Williams who was on our cover. I worked months and months in securing the interview and she and her team were so wonderful. Venus was smart, funny, genuine, open-minded and very hard working. She was who I expected her to be. A total champion in all ways.

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The media refers to the “new Palm beach” quite a bit. How do you define this new era per se? What do you think signaled it?

Jayne: The pandemic definitely drove the overall change here but then again, it might have happened anyway. The weather, beaches, lifestyle, schools and housing all make Palm Beach County a very attractive place to live for all ages. I like to say strollers are replacing wheelchairs!

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When did entering the podcast audio and video sphere become the logical next step? Is there a particular aspect about the process that gets you the most energized?

Jayne: The media landscape is changing everywhere but Palm Beach hasn’t quite caught up to other areas. It’s a big opportunity here and one we’re jumping on with Privet Palm Beach and my brand, Perfectly Palm Beach. I understand the media arena here and it’s definitely important to establish a multi-media platform which is how people are going to get all their news and information. We want to give residents all this in one easy place.

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Are there local stories or spotlights that would like to revive? What type of content do you think Palm Beachers miss and/or want more of?

Jayne: I’d love to have someone from my parent’s generation talk about what PB was like in the 60’s & 70’s. Chic, exclusive and filled with social intrigue and juicy scandals. I think it’s important to learn about the past to fully understand the present.

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We (Privet) were thrilled when you reached out to our team in the fall. What about the partnership with us has you the most excited?

Jayne: I was curious about Privet and loved the visual vibe right away. Then once I met everyone involved, it was just easy to say, I’m in! Plus, NORA is going to be very cool!

 

Your son and daughter-in-law live in NYC. When they come to visit, what or where are your must-dos around town? 

Jayne: My boys grew up coming to PB so they know all the haunts, but they love HMF and everything at The Breakers.

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Short & Sweet: 

1. Dream podcast interview…Tiger Woods 

2. A cause/organization I am passionate about… BCRF. 

3. Shopping for a last minute birthday gift…Of course, my Perfectly Palm Beach candle and diffusers available all over town and soon online.

4. My favorite event of the year is…Everglades Foundation Gala

5. A local tastemaker I admire…Julia Amory, I adore all her clothes but it’s hard to pick one person. We live in such an incredible community full of interesting people!