Kristin Connors and Lisa Kestel

Q: If you could only choose one, which BRUNA jewelry piece would bring to a deserted island and why?

Lisa Kestel: That would definitely be the Wifey Ring . Because as we all know, as soon as a woman wants a little peace and quiet on a deserted island, some guy is sure to jump out from behind a palm tree wanting something!

Q: You're adding objects to a time capsule that won't be opened until the year 2125. Which BRUNA jewelry piece would you add and why?

Kristin Connors: The Menton Necklace . It's all about spreading peace and joy now and for the next 100 years. Plus, it's my absolute favorite BRUNA piece—it brightens my day each time I wear it.

Q: You're leading a project that hopes to establish communication with life outside our planet. Which BRUNA jewelry piece would you pick to launch into a neighboring galaxy and why?

Lisa Kestel: I'd choose the Rosemary Ring or the Bordeaux Earrings from the new collection with the note "Come to Earth, there are pearls here!"

Q: If your podcast could communicate through interpretive dance, what dance move would best represent your last episode and why?

Kristin Connors: It would need to be a dance move that really shows off Team Sexy’s curves. But let's be honest, our hips are way too stiff for twerking.

Q: What's the most underrated thing about being a podcaster?

Kristin Connors: The impact you can have on others is incredible! I think many people don’t realize just how wonderful and powerful the connection with our community can be. Our bond with the DUBSIS community brings us so much happiness, joy, and pride. We really grow closer and stronger with every episode, message, and meetup.

Q: What's the most embarrassing thing that's happened on an episode?

Lisa Kestel: The microphone being upside-down, not on, or not even connected—which is especially embarrassing because it's happened several times already.

Q: What's one current fashion trend that you wish would disappear forever?

Lisa Kestel: None! Fashion trends, like all gender role clichés, are a big focus of our podcast. We believe in having the courage to be ugly—and definitely also enjoy laughing at ourselves in retrospect. Kristin Connors: Low-rise jeans! For years we've been passing along that mistake to future generations. Whoever thought that reviving this trend would be a good idea? We don’t get it! But at the end of the day, you should wear what you love. If low-rise jeans make you feel great, then rock them with confidence!

Kristin Connors and Lisa Kestel

Welcome to the world of Kristin Connors and Lisa Kestel, the creative minds behind the podcast Dings und Bums. Between a somewhat orderly daily life and complete chaos, they share their greatest successes, most embarrassing mishaps, deepest frustrations, and quirkiest insights on a new episode every Monday. In conversation with BRUNA, the two hosts share not only a fascinating glimpse into their lives as podcasters, but also their love of pearls.

If you could only choose one, which BRUNA jewelry piece would bring to a deserted island and why?

Lisa Kestel:
That would definitely be the Wifey Ring. Because as we all know, as soon as a woman wants a little peace and quiet on a deserted island, some guy is sure to jump out from behind a palm tree wanting something!

You're adding objects to a time capsule that won't be opened until the year 2125. Which BRUNA jewelry piece would you add and why?

Kristin Connors:
The Menton Necklace. It's all about spreading peace and joy now and for the next 100 years. Plus, it's my absolute favorite BRUNA piece—it brightens my day each time I wear it.

You're leading a project that hopes to establish communication with life outside our planet. Which BRUNA jewelry piece would you pick to launch into a neighboring galaxy and why?

Lisa Kestel:
I'd choose the Rosemary Ring or the Bordeaux Earrings from the new collection with the note "Come to Earth, there are pearls here!"

If your podcast could communicate through interpretive dance, what dance move would best represent your last episode and why?

Kristin Connors:
It would need to be a dance move that really shows off Team Sexy’s curves. But let's be honest, our hips are way too stiff for twerking.

What's the most underrated thing about being a podcaster?

Kristin Connors:
The impact you can have on others is incredible! I think many people don’t realize just how wonderful and powerful the connection with our community can be. Our bond with the DUBSIS community brings us so much happiness, joy, and pride. We really grow closer and stronger with every episode, message, and meetup.

What's the most embarrassing thing that's happened on an episode?

Lisa Kestel:
The microphone being upside-down, not on, or not even connected—which is especially embarrassing because it's happened several times already.

What's one current fashion trend that you wish would disappear forever?

Lisa Kestel:
None! Fashion trends, like all gender role clichés, are a big focus of our podcast. We believe in having the courage to be ugly—and definitely also enjoy laughing at ourselves in retrospect.

Kristin Connors:
Low-rise jeans! For years we've been passing along that mistake to future generations. Whoever thought that reviving this trend would be a good idea? We don’t get it! But at the end of the day, you should wear what you love. If low-rise jeans make you feel great, then rock them with confidence!