Episode Description
If you’ve ever watched the Kentucky Derby, you’ve seen the gorgeous hats. What you may not realize is the level of thought, storytelling, and emotion that goes into each one.
In this episode, I sit down with Christine Moore and Blake Seidel, the couple behind CAM Hats, the brand that has become part of the Derby tradition. From their beginnings in theater to building a thriving business together, their story is full of creativity, resilience, and honest insight into what it takes to grow something meaningful.
We talk about how Christine designs with intention, how they navigate working together as a couple, and one of the biggest lessons no one tells you about leadership in the arts.
What You’ll Hear:
- Christine’s early inspiration in theater design (00:16)
- The meaning behind Derby fashion traditions (13:50)
- The realities of running a business together (20:00)
- Why criticism in creative work is so delicate (22:27)
- Lessons learned from years in the fashion industry (25:26)
This conversation is about more than fashion. It’s about how we show up, how we communicate, and how we help others feel seen.
If you enjoyed this conversation, be sure to subscribe, rate, and share it with someone who would love it, too.
You can watch this interview on YouTube: https://youtu.be/QY85N1sq09U
For a full transcript and more, check out our blog post: https://www.lindsaycz.com/show-notes/blake-seidel-and-christine-a-moore-44
Check out more from Christine A. Moore:
Check out Christine’s website and her Spring 2026 collection: https://www.camhats.com/
Follow Christine on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/camhatsnyc/
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