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A story for the books... a career that spans 20 years (and maybe began as organizing cubbies with her twin sister at summer camp) and some of the best business advice that our podcast has received to date. Meet Lisa Jacobs, the epitome of a woman who has reinvented herself post child-rearing days. Lisa, 69 years young and founder & owner of Imagine It Done spends time with me and shares her ex...

This episode is so much FUN! With the holiday season in full swing I knew that I could use a makeup tutorial and refresh and invited Whitney, founder of Main line  Makeup Edit to join me for a conversation. We want to be shopping smarter this season and this is Whitney's message to all.   We chat about Whitney's previous work in corporate America that lasted almost 20 years...a career sp...

Wowza!! Once I heard the news that Shira was releasing a 3rd book, I knew I had to invite her to be on the podcast. To my delight, Shira accepted my invitation and many months later we had the most wonderful conversation about getting intentional with everything that comes into our homes, how to build a business over 15 years and what it looks like when you do it you're own way!  Shira's...

This week as we are just about one week out from Thanksgiving I am so thrilled to share my episode with the fabulous, Pamela Salzman. What a pleasure it was to chat with Pamela and not only learn kitchen and entertaining tips but hear her story. I have been following Pamela since 2016 (almost 10 years!) and have loved her clean, fresh and unfussy, California approach to cooking. Her recipes contin...

Don't wait until January to start incorporating new healthy habits and/or setting up personal health goals for yourself. I am including myself in this..I have goals I'm working towards beginning right now. This week's guest, Ann Schulte a Health Coach and Founder of the Eating for Fat Loss Course (which launches TODAY!!!) joins me for a conversation about women's health, weight...

Your holiday wardrobe essentials list is here! Brie Tammaro of N.18 Boutique in Summit, NJ has joined me again! If you haven't listened to Brie's first episode on the podcast, go back and listen because she has quite an extensive & impressive background in fashion. You will love hearing her story and appreciate why she is such an expert in this tough industry. She truly understands t...

From canvas to keepsake! Shannon Zimolong, my friend and entrepreneur is here today to share the story of how she founded Greystone Needlepoint.  Shannon is a Main Line local who grew up in Bryn Mawr, PA and is an Agnes Irwin graduate so I love that she also founded her business here.  Shannon went to school out West but knew at heart she was an East Coast girl and returned after graduating from s...

Amy Guzzi, stylist and founder of custom, Italian shirt brand Lewellyn joins me for a refreshing take on Fall 2024 fashion trends. Amy always loved fashion but her parents didn't love the idea of studying fashion and so she eventually began a career as a Special Education teacher in NYC.  But after the birth of her oldest, she returned to her love and began a fashion blog in NYC called Joey &...

Have you eaten at the very delicious Spring Cafe Aspen (in either Aspen or NYC)? Then you are going to LOVE my episode with Sabrina Rudin. I am so VERY excited for you to hear my conversation with Sabrina Rudin, founder & owner of Spring Cafe Aspen. I have been cooking Sabrina's delightful recipes since 2017 and they remain staples in my own kitchen.  Sabrina's refreshing and nourish...

Jane Winchester Paradis serves WISDOM this week to kick off Season 2 of BTS with Noelle! What a delightful and joy filled conversation about starting over multiple times in (your 20's, 30's and 40's and beyond!) and building a beautiful business from the ground up.  Not only will you fall in love with the jewelry if you haven't shopped her collection before but you will immedia...

My friend, Lauren Addis joins us for a thoughtful conversation about Art; from curation of art in the home to building collections to navigating the digital art world and everything in between; including the perfect hanging height (listen for the ideal number), the importance of framing and the magic of mixing textures, colors and mediums in a room.  Lauren's interest in Art was nurtured by h...

Hit send on that invite to friends & family and host that get together!  You're going to devour this conversation with my guests today.  Alston & Leigh met about 25 years ago as freshman at the University of Alabama! Their long lasting friendship brought them to NYC immediately following college and then eventually they both landed in Connecticut, where they are raising their families...

I couldn't release one more episode without doing this Best of List  from my last 11 interviews. Each episode is filled to the brim with expertise, knowledge and action items that I wanted to highlight some of my personal favorite pieces of advice.  I have some amazing guests scheduled for the rest of Season 1 and Season 2 kicks off in September. Thank you for a being a part of this! Please ...

I have become increasingly aware of aging in my 40s and am always interested in learning & sharing about Women's Health.  Natalie Strahorn is back for Part 2 this week to focus on exactly those topics.  You're going to want to take notes because Natalie's uncomplicated, realistic and holistic approach to women's health is so easy to digest.  Whether you're interested i...

We all have summer on the brain which means showing more skin & more importantly feeling good in our skin...enter Natalie Strahorn, founder of The MVMNT Society, Holistic Health Coach & Entrepreneur.  Natalie is your new BFF who wants you to look & feel your best. Not only is she a wellness & fitness expert but she was SO incredibly generous with her time and came back to chat with...

Meet Haven Duddy..Mom, Real Estate Agent & Founder.  Haven was most recently recognized for being in the top 1/2 of the top 1% of all 45,000 Berkshire Hathaway Fox & Roach agents!!  She is also the brains behind all things Home, Interior, Lifestyle & Fashion that is Main Line Haven.  Haven & I met many years ago when our older kids were in preschool and we were both pregnant.  I re...

Meet Brooke Ray and fall in love with her beautiful company, Locust Lane Rugs.  Brooke's multigenerational rugs & heirloom pieces are meant be in your homes & families for many, many years.   If you have ever designed or decorated a home, you probably have spent a lot of time looking at and searching for the perfect rug.  We all know that when you find the right rug it can not only an...

This is for my fashion lovers and shoppers!! What a TREAT. If you're planning on shopping for Spring & Summer pieces, be sure to listen to this episode first.  Get ready for an education today.  Brie has the rare combination of having an extensive background in business, design and fashion merchandising as well as a creative, stylish point of view.  We chat about Brie's impressive fa...

Meet Eleanor Leftwich! Did you know that Eleanor wanted to be President of the United States? I love this goal.  Eleanor is a mother of 4 children, runs a family farm and recently launched a beautiful womenswear collection that is equally beautiful & practical; taking you from work and meetings to dinner.  You may have found Eleanor on IG because of her impressive, museum worthy vintage collec...

Erin's story is magic! She is proof that you can not only learn new skills as an adult but turn them into a business.  There are many reasons why I love this story but what I love most is that Erin is self taught. While decorating her own home and in the middle of having babies, Erin taught herself to paint as a creative outlet.  She visited her local art store and asked questions and just tr...

This conversation was like catching up with an old girlfriend!  Heather's voice and storytelling is the reason I approached her to chat with me.  The smart content she is producing feels refreshing in what can sometimes be a saturated abyss.  Heather gives us access to the humble beginnings of Priss & Vinegar and shares her story of how the pandemic caused her & her husband to reevalu...

I'm thrilled to bring you my conversation with Natalie Steen, founder of the Nate Note.  Like me, if this is your favorite Monday newsletter to drop in your inbox then you are in for a treat today.  Natalie shares how she began this as a creative outlet to counter balance & wind down after intense work as an attorney.  Natalie explains how she taught herself how to create her now signatur...

You all know by now that I love jewelry so I was thrilled to have the opportunity to speak with Jennifer Ward, founder of Ward Vintage.  Ward Vintage is a go to for all vintage jewelry. Jen's previous experience in the magazine / fashion industry is apparent in her expertly curated selection of vintage jewelry.  I love our conversation because we chat about the early days of the company, both...

I'm just back from our spring break where we visited London and Paris with our 3 kids.  And I am happy to report that I returned to my own closet feeling reassured & committed to wearing what I have & getting off the consumption train!  My hope is that after you listen to this episode you look at your own closets with renewed appreciation. I've created a simple shopping list for...

Today the former Editor in Chief of Seventeen Magazine, Kristin Kennedy joins me for an honest conversation about big career dreams, building a business, style on a budget & juggling motherhood.  You are going to get a masterclass in digital content creation!  If you grew up loving magazines and wondering how it all works...this is a conversation for you. Kristin dreamt of becoming Editor in C...