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Season one is complete!  I wanted to express my thanks for everyone who has listened and for the time and stories my amazing guests have shared!

How many old t shirts do you have saved in your closets, attic or basement?  And what do you think you’ll do with them?  It was those exact questions that led Jen Anderson and her mother to starting a business where they could help people preserve the meaning in their loved ones old clothes.  Today, Jen Anderson of Once Upon a Time Creation is talking with me about why she loves what she does and how we can all use clothing to bring meaning to our daily lives. For more information visit:https://onceuponatimecreation.com/https://www.instagram.com/onceuponatimecreation/https://www.facebook.com/Onceuponatimecreation

It’s hard being a parent - and saying that is most definitely an understatement.  It’s also really hard being a teenager - especially will all of the challenges they have faced over the past year with the pandemic.  In Malvern, tucked away beside the Chester Valley Trail, we have a truly wonderful place that exists to support teens who are feeling overwhelmed with emotional, mental and behavioral struggles.  The Center for Families runs a day treatment program for teens, that is open year round.  They work with their families to create a safe, nurturing and integrated approach that restores healthy, authentic connection to teens’ lives.  Today I’m talking with Lizzie McCarron, the director at Center for Families about what parents can do when their child is struggling and how the Center works with teens and families to bring everyone back to a place of healing.For more information visit:https://www.centerforfamilies.com/https://www.facebook.com/CenterForFamiliesMalvern

For over 50 years the Main Line has had a top notch, professional theater company, intertwined in the community, creating and serving for and with us.  People’s Light Theater, located in Malvern, is more than a series of live productions. It’s a civic center with theater at its core.  It’s a community of local resided artists.  Today, Zak Berkman the producing director and Erin Sheffield the general manager are talking with me about the creativity and community involvement that makes People’s Light such a special place. For more information visit:https://www.peopleslight.org/https://www.instagram.com/peopleslight/https://www.facebook.com/PeoplesLight

If you’ve been at home, or kept to within a 20 mile radius of home for the past year, I’m sure you’re itching to go somewhere far, far away!  Or at least somewhere with a different landscape and culture.  Jamie Jones, president and luxury travel advisor at Whirl Away Travel in Chester County is joining me to today to talk about why travel is so important to our soul and how we can make sure our next trip is fun and fulfilling, among the Covid precautions and regulations that are still in effect.For more information visit:https://www.whirlawaytravel.com/https://www.facebook.com/whirlawaytravelhttps://www.instagram.com/whirlawaytravel/https://www.instagram.com/whirlawaywithjamie/

17 years ago, after a life changing check up at the pediatrician for her 5 month old son, Noreen Geibel and her family’s life turned down a new path.  Noreen’s son was diagnosed with a rare birth defect and her family soon learned how difficult it can be to secure the therapies and equipment that help people with disabilities.  4 years ago Noreen decided to start a charity, named TAG, after her son, Thomas, in which she could improve the quality of life for children and their families by gifting equipment vital to their participation in activities of daily living.  Today Noreen is talking with me about why she started TAG and how their mission is helping people in our community. I’m Emily Brunner, your host of Main Line Makers, and I’m so excited to share my conversation with Noreen Geibel here with you today!To contact Noreen about helping or needs please email: ngeibel76@gmail.com 

I’ll bet if you asked 100 people throughout the Main Line what their top 3 favorite local places are, most of them would include Chanticleer Garden in their answer.  I know that I would.  If you’ve visited the garden before you know that Chanticleer is a special place, full of amazing landscapes, beautiful plants and whimsical surprises.  If you’ve never been, you have to make plans right now, to go visit on the next day you have free. Today I’m talking with Jeff Lynch, the grounds manager at Chanticleer, about what makes it such a special place and how his dedicated and creative staff keeps making it better and better, year after year.  For more information on Chanticleer visithttps://www.chanticleergarden.org/https://www.facebook.com/ChanticleerGarden

Local artist, Amy Terlecki found herself exploring a whole new way of painting and creating after she became a mother.  Her years in art school spent woking on technique eventually led her to place where she could let herself experiment with her art in abstract ways.  This year Amy was commissioned by the Tredyffrin Library to create a mural for their donor wall.  Amy has been busy designing, building and painting the mural and she’s joining me today to talk about what inspires her and the logistics of how she creates art in such a large format.To see Amy's art and learn more visitamyrterlecki.comhttps://www.instagram.com/amyrterlecki/

Last March when the Covid 19 pandemic arrived, Susan decided to temporarily stop making skirts and to start making face masks using the fabrics and materials she had lying around the house and she has been busy ever since.   I’m Emily Brunner, your host of Main Line Makers, and I’m so excited to share my conversation with Susan Ramee here with you today! (recorded in May 2020) To see Susan's beautiful dance skirts or face masks visithttps://www.etsy.com/shop/MasksBySajellhttps://www.sajell.com/

I recently enjoyed reading the book, "Up, Not Down Syndrome", a love letter and a map written by Nancy Schwartz about her journey in parenting her youngest son, Alex.  Nancy learned at Alex’s birth that he had Down Syndrome and from that moment on, she’s been learning that love is greater than fear and that every single person has gifts.  Today Nancy, Main Line mom, teacher and author, is joining me to talk about her book “Up, Not Down Syndrome” and just a few of the beautiful lessons that she has learned through her journey as Alex’s mother.To learn more about her books or to get in touch with Nancy, visithttps://www.upnotdownbook.comhttps://www.facebook.com/nancy.schwartz.5https://twitter.com/nancymsschwartz?lang=en

Anyone who is a parent has spent countless cozy hours telling and reading stories to their children.  Javier Garay took his kids’ bedtime stories a step further by turning tales he created on his own, into a series of 2 illustrated children’s books, with more on the way. Today Javier is joining me to talk about The Blocks book series, what inspired him to create the stories within the books and how he made them a reality.For more information on Javier and "The Blocks Come Out at Night" and "The Blocks Get Lost in India" visithttps://gilharpbooks.com/the-blocks-bookshttps://www.facebook.com/javier.garay.313https://www.instagram.com/javiertheauthor/https://twitter.com/javiertheauthorhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCOSpIL8pBBE8ert3YeHawA?view_as=subscriberFor more information on the Main Line Makers podcast, visit https://www.emilybrunnerphotography.com/main-line-makers-podcastMain Line Makers is produced, hosted and sponsored by Main Line resident, mom and photographer Emily Brunner

In 2008 Alana Milazzo and Matt Huber decided to transition from jobs in the financial field to owning and operating a local Italian market, Tredici, located in the heart of Wayne.  After getting married in 2009 and growing Tredici for another 12 years, they’ve been able to not only feed Main Line families, but also form relationships with their customers and the community.  Today Alana and Matt are joining me to talk about Tredici and the journey that led them to first opening the doors in 2008.For more information on Tredici, visithttp://www.trediciitalianmarket.com/https://www.facebook.com/Tredici-Italian-Market-206766899341913/https://www.instagram.com/trediciitalianmarket/For more information on the Main Line Makers podcast, visit https://www.emilybrunnerphotography.com/main-line-makers-podcastMain Line Makers is produced, hosted and sponsored by Main Line resident, mom and photographer Emily Brunner

I have a question for you today - What do YOU want to make?For more information on the Main Line Makers podcast, visit https://www.emilybrunnerphotography.com/main-line-makers-podcastMain Line Makers is produced, hosted and sponsored by Main Line resident, mom and photographer Emily Brunner

When Melissa Bloom was faced with a scary health situation with her son in 2019 she did what every mom would do.  She learned everything she could about his condition and considered every possible option for ways to help him heal.  In her research she learned that the symbiotic relationship we have with the micro organisms in our gut have a profound effect on our health.  Today Melissa is talking with me about the connection between our gut and our brain and sharing her personal journey in discovering the importance of our gut microbiome.To find out more or to get in touch with MelissaEmail melissahbloom@yahoo.com https://www.facebook.com/melissa.bloom.357https://www.instagram.com/melissa_bloom_wellness/For more information on the Main Line Makers podcast, visit https://www.emilybrunnerphotography.com/main-line-makers-podcastMain Line Makers is produced, hosted and sponsored by Main Line resident, mom and photographer Emily Brunner

The phrase out of sight, out of mind often applies when it comes to our trash.  I wonder how many of us really know where our trash goes after its loaded into the weekly truck for collection.  Local mom Gwenn Nolan was inspired to do something about that in 2018 and decided to open Mother Compost.  Her goals were simple, to empower the community to make sustainable choices by offering a composting service that was easy for her customers and beautiful in the way it promotes a healthy symbiotic relationship with our planet. Gwenn talks with me today about composting and why she started her service through Mother Compost. For more information on Mother Compost visithttps://mothercompost.com/https://www.facebook.com/MotherComposthttps://www.instagram.com/mothercompost/For more information on the Main Line Makers podcast, visit https://www.emilybrunnerphotography.com/main-line-makers-podcastMain Line Makers is produced, hosted and sponsored by Main Line resident, mom and photographer Emily Brunner

What happens when parents and representatives from 4 neighboring school districts come together to learn about inclusive education?  A whole lot of goodness!!!  Through the month of February, Maggie Gaines and Wendy Brooks worked through BUILD TE to bring an online series about inclusive education to the TE, Radnor, Lower Merion and Methacton school district communities.  Maggie, a mother, co leader of BUILD TE and journalist for CNET and Wendy, a mother, advocate and also co leader of BULID as well as the Greater Philadelphia Apraxia Support group, are here with me today, to talk about why inclusion is important and what we can all do to advocate for it.For more information on BUILD TE visithttps://www.buildte.org/https://www.facebook.com/buildteTo join the PA Inclusion Collective group on Facebook visithttps://www.facebook.com/groups/716933092526269For more information on the Main Line Makers podcast, visit https://www.emilybrunnerphotography.com/main-line-makers-podcastMain Line Makers is produced, hosted and sponsored by Main Line resident, mom and photographer Emily Brunner

When AnnaMarie Jones hired a writing coach to help her with a project, she found herself making an instant connection with Daralyse Lyons through their shared experiences as biracial women. Almost immediately after, AnnaMarie felt deeply inspired to partner with Daralyse to use their lives, relationships, resources and empathy to help foster diversity, equity and inclusion.  Together, they started the Demystifying Diversity Podcast where they have been sharing the voices of marginalized people and experts in the field of diversity while creating a safe place for listeners to consider their own hearts and mindset when it comes to matters of inclusion and diversity. For more information on the Demystifying Diversity Podcast visithttps://www.demystifyingdiversitypodcast.comhttps://www.instagram.com/demystifyingdiversitypodcast/https://www.facebook.com/DemystifyingDiversityPodcastFor more information on the Main Line Makers podcast, visit https://www.emilybrunnerphotography.com/main-line-makers-podcastMain Line Makers is produced, hosted and sponsored by Main Line resident, mom and photographer Emily Brunner

10 years ago, after a successful and fulfilling career as a professional ballet dancer and teacher, Marla Kaine made a new path for herself in the dance world by opening Swan Dancewear in the heart of Narberth, PA.  Marla’s well stocked shop and trusted guidance has helped her dancers and dance schools thrive in their own journeys through dance.  Today, Marla shares with us what it was like to dance professionally and how she considers the unique strengths of each of her dancers as she helps them get the shoes and gear they need.For more Information about Swan Dancewear visit:http://www.swandancewear.com/https://www.facebook.com/SwanDancewearhttps://www.instagram.com/swan_dancewear/For more Information about Village Treats visit:http://www.villagetreatsnarberth.com/https://www.facebook.com/villagetreatsnarberthhttps://www.instagram.com/village_treats/For more information on the Main Line Makers podcast, visit https://www.emilybrunnerphotography.com/main-line-makers-podcastMain Line Makers is produced, hosted and sponsored by Main Line resident, mom and photographer Emily Brunner

If you’re driving along Conestoga Road in Radnor and you see a trail of glitter on the side of the street, you’ve probably just driven by Main Line Dance Company’s studio, where Meghan Weaver and her team of dedicated teachers support and encourage their energetic and sparkling young dancers.  Today Meghann, founder, director and teacher at Main Line Dance Company, talks about what dance has meant to her, what she hopes to provide to her dancers and how she made an outdoor Nutcracker movie a reality. For more information about Main Line Dance Company, visit:https://www.mainlinedancecompany.com/https://www.instagram.com/mldanceco/https://www.facebook.com/mldancecohttps://nuts2020movie.mainlinedancecompany.com/For more information on the Main Line Makers podcast, visit https://www.emilybrunnerphotography.com/main-line-makers-podcastMain Line Makers is produced, hosted and sponsored by Main Line resident, mom and photographer Emily Brunner

As a neuroscientist and artist, Mark Aizenberg uses the remarkable abilities of the brain to achieve maximal impact of his photography on the viewer’s experience.  His work, whether it’s of landscapes, portraits or abstract imagery,  creates a powerful viewing experience.   Today Mark talks about his journey and creative process with his photography.For more information about Mark and his photography, visit:https://markaizenbergphoto.comhttps://www.instagram.com/markaizenbergphoto/https://www.facebook.com/markaizenbergphotohttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWINjM_iFDcjSQE9ctOwLOAFor more information on the Main Line Makers podcast, visit https://www.emilybrunnerphotography.com/main-line-makers-podcastMain Line Makers is produced, hosted and sponsored by Main Line resident, mom and photographer Emily Brunner