Living Your mainelove

What does it mean to lead with purpose, positivity, and heart? In this inspiring episode of the Living Your mainelove podcast , host Jeannie Assimos sits down with beloved Maine soccer coach PJ Singh to talk about the journey that shaped him—from growing up in Ghana, where soccer was played with stones in the street, to building a life and coaching career in Maine that has impacted countless young...

In this episode of the Living Your mainelove Podcast, Jeannie sits down with Kristan Vermeulen, Miss Maine 2025, entrepreneur, PR professional, community advocate, podcaster, and passionate supporter of local creators. From rapid-fire favorites (lobster rolls, fashion, and travel) to meaningful conversations about purpose, leadership, and creating a life you love, Kristan shares her inspiring jour...

In this episode of Living Your mainelove , CEO Jen Millard sits down with Maggie Knowles, co-founder and editor of MyMaine Magazine , for an inspiring conversation about entrepreneurship, creativity, and redefining what modern Maine looks like. Maggie shares the story behind launching a print publication in a digital-first world, the vision for a magazine that speaks authentically to people who li...

In this episode of Living Your mainelove , Jen Millard sits down with Gabe Hoffman-Johnson, founder of Portland’s Hearts of Pine, to explore how a soccer club can become so much more than a team. From its grassroots beginnings to a sold-out first season, Gabe shares the story behind building a values-driven organization rooted in community, purpose, and place. Together, they dive into the power of...

Ollie Wright, attacking midfielder for Portland Hearts of Pine, joins Jeannie on the Living Your mainelove podcast for a fun and candid conversation about soccer, music, and life growing up in the UK. The episode kicks off with a rapid-fire round covering everything from Messi vs. Ronaldo to lobster rolls vs. traditional English fish and chips, revealing Ollie’s personality and sense of humor. Fro...

In this episode of Living Your mainelove , we sit down with Chelsea Roy — Maine-based real estate agent, content creator, former Bachelor contestant, and full-scope creative spirit — for an honest, inspiring conversation about taking risks, redefining success, and living life without regret. Chelsea opens up about growing up oceanside in South Portland, chasing curiosity instead of a fixed dream,...

How did the idea for mainelove come to fruition? What is the source of their incredible canned water? What's the vision for the sustainable water brand?  Everything you ever wanted to know about mainelove is answered in the latest Living Your mainelove podcast episode, with the brilliant CEO and co-founder of the business, Jen Millard. Jen shares the journey from ideation to product creation...

mainelove CEO Jen Millard chats with the dynamic Ginny Hussey, General Manager of Canopy Portland Waterfront, about their sustainable and successful partnership. The two share stories about leaving Maine and then returning to the place that has really captured their hearts. Jen and Ginny both feel they are ambassadors for Maine through their work, so they share what it feels like to represent in t...

In this inspiring episode, mainelove's Jeannie Assimos sits down with Colby Quinones, standout defender for the Portland Hearts of Pine soccer team, to talk about passion, perseverance, and what it means to truly live your mainelove. Colby opens up about his journey from a nervous kid holding his mom’s hand at his first soccer practice to playing in front of 7,000 cheering fans in Portland. H...

CEO and Co-Founder of mainelove, Jen Millard, had a fascinating chat with Sea Street Founder Austin Williams about all things water, Maine, the local economy, developing new business, and the Maine Blue Index. Sea Street is a private-sector economic development firm accelerating Maine’s future economy. They build the infrastructure, relationships, and field-tested tools that support business growt...

Indie artist Paris Heart, a rising star and author from New York, has found his happy place, living in Maine. We sat down with him to learn how he followed his heart and became a talented artist, attracting hundreds of thousands of followers on social media. From the wins to the challenges, Paris gets real about it all with mainelove's Jeannie Assimos.  In 2021, Paris released “No Name,” a de...

Welcome to Living Your mainelove — the podcast where we celebrate the people, places, and passions that make Maine so magical. Today, we’re diving into something close to our hearts. Our founder and CEO, Jen Millard, is joined by Paul Hunt, Environmental Manager from the Portland Water District, for a conversation that flows right to the source: Sebago Lake — the incredible water inside every can...