Jules Hurst coached executives, trained college students, and spoken at conferences — all on one simple idea: respect.

Jules Hurst is an etiquette expert and founder of Jewels First, certified since 2006. She specializes in business etiquette, dining, teen programs, and afternoon tea — helping people show up as the best version of themselves in every room they enter.

In this episode, Harakh Mehta sits down with Jules to explore the art of making lasting impressions — why putting your phone away is an act of respect, how a blazer can change the way you carry yourself, and why jewelry is the most underrated conversation starter in any room.

Gems of insight you won't want to miss.

Chapters

00:00 Precap

00:35 Introduction — Jules Hurst

01:12 Chapter 1: How Jules fell into etiquette

02:39 Chapter 2: Social vs. business etiquette

04:10 Chapter 3: Where to start — etiquette basics for everyone

05:00 Chapter 4: The phone rule — presence is respect

07:32 Chapter 5: Etiquette is life skills, not just high society

09:02 Chapter 6: Saying no with grace — respecting yourself

11:25 Chapter 7: Digital etiquette — texting, email, social media

14:26 Chapter 8: Respecting elders across cultures

17:27 Chapter 9: Dress for confidence — the blazer rule

20:33 Chapter 10: Jewelry etiquette — the art of 'know your audience'

23:01 Chapter 11: Colorless diamonds and flawless etiquette

26:26 Chapter 12: Where does Harakh find inspiration?

28:22 Chapter 13: Gem of an Insight — don't make yourself small

30:11 Chapter 14: What's next for Jules Hurst

31:13 Outro