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Behind the Scenes with NoëlleMeet Reesa Lake / VP, Head of Creator Agency and Partnerships at LTKToday we get to learn from an expert in the industry of the ever changing world of influencer marketing...whether you are a content creator, considering applying to LTK, brand founder, or a consumer, this episode is for everyone. Reesa Lake is an industry veteran & pioneer in the social media space. Recognizing the early shift from media's traditional celebrity placements to partnering with bloggers (now called influencers), Reesa has a deep understanding of the dynamics of influencer marketing. Reesa and I held similar positions in the fashion industry in the early 2000's and if you remember those da...2025-05-291h 00Behind the Scenes with NoëlleMeet Erin Claire Jones / Human DesignYou probably know your sign (I'm a Sagittarius) and maybe your Enneagram, but have you heard about Human Design? I was first introduced to Human Design a few years ago and immediately wanted to learn more. It is a system that combines astrology, modern physics, and the Kabbalah and centers around the division of human beings into four "energy types". I am a projector with a 4/6 profile. Before you listen you may want to jump online and get your design: https://humandesignblueprint.com Today's episode with one of the world's leading experts in Human Design, Erin Claire Jon...2025-05-1549 minBehind the Scenes with NoëlleMeet Steph Weibring / Founder/ Joy Creative ShopMay-cember is in full swing and this episode is going to make you look and feel like the prepared gift giving Queen you are! Enter Steph Weibring, founder of Joy Creative Shop. After ordering my daughter JCS personalized stationery for her birthday, I found myself returning to this website and wanting to do a complete stationery overhaul in my house. Steph has created the solution to those terrible, expensive, 5 min before the party starts trips to the store to finish the gift with the perfect bag/card. Joy Creative Shop's Bag of Tags, Birthday Bundle, Collaborations and personalized stationery ar...2025-05-081h 00
Behind the Scenes with NoëlleMeet Lizzy Love / ArtistI had the loveliest conversation with Nashville based artist, Lizzy Love! Lizzy (yes, that's her real name) captured my attention with her gorgeous pieces from her Ladies Series. I immediately added to my personal wishlist. Lizzy's exploration of fashion, interiors and feminine figures on large scale canvas are dreamy. And she does commissions...think you & your daughter, mother, sisters, grandmothers! Lizzy is also our first artist on the show who is represented by a gallery and walks us through that process during our conversation. In this episode we cover:-Introduction to Lizzy's art journey-Early car...2025-05-0153 minBehind the Scenes with NoëlleMeet Elissa Goodman / Holistic Nutritionist & Cleanse ExpertWait until you hear the many lives of Elissa Goodman on today's episode. Elissa is an LA based holistic nutritionist & cleanse expert. Elissa was diagnosed with cancer in her 30s and took a holistic approach to her healing. Alongside radiation treatment, she started investigating therapy, yoga, and naturopathy. When Elissa's husband then lost his own battle with cancer a few years later, she went back to school to study Eastern and Western nutrition, Chinese medicine, and Ayurveda. She wrote a book about recovering from cancer and began practicing as a nutritionist, designing cleanse programs for numerous LA wellness restaurants be...2025-04-2459 min
Behind the Scenes with NoëlleMeet Liz Eichholz, Weezie Towels FounderLiz Eichholz is the co-founder and Creative Director of luxury bath and lifestyle brand Weezie. Weezie launched in October 2018 and experienced immediate success nationwide, selling nearly 15,000 towels to customers in all 50 states within 3 months of launch. Coveted by celebrities such as Gwyneth Paltrow, and featured on the TODAY Show, Good Morning America and more, the brand has experienced explosive growth: selling over half a million products to 125,000+ customers nationwide and employing a team of over 50. And yes, while these numbers are impressive, what I love most is that they have paid attention to the small details (attached tie, no s...2025-04-1050 minBehind the Scenes with NoëlleMeet Colleen King/ Sugartown Art & Antiques, FounderHave you discovered Colleen's gorgeous, friendly and approachable online art gallery that is Sugartown Art & Antiques? Colleen is a mother of 4 and is the founder of this highly curated amazing online art gallery that makes shopping for art fun and accessible. Being somewhat confused and feeling defeated by her own personal search for art and realizing a massive gap, Colleen began to shop vintage shops, antique markets, estate sales etc and build a collection for their home. Shortly after, friends & family came calling and requested Colleen to source pieces for their own homes. Colleen searches all over to bring y...2025-04-0349 minBehind the Scenes with NoëlleMeet Becky Fawcett / Founder of Helpusadopt.orgNYC based Becky Fawcett has a special connection to the Main Line (location from where I record) because she is from here. While Becky and I have several mutual friends and connections, it was my pleasure to have the opportunity to chat with Becky about building Helpusadopt.org. Helpusadopt.org, founded in 2007, is a national 501(c)(3) adoption grant program. Helpusadopt.org was founded by Becky and Kipp Fawcett as a response to their own personal adoption experience in an effort to make adoption more feasible for all families. Since 2007, Becky has been using her voice to...2025-03-2750 minBehind the Scenes with NoëlleDudley Stephens Co-Founders, Kaki McGrath & Lauren StephensDudley Stephens is celebrating a business milestone as they approach their 10 year anniversary this year and I had the opportunity to sit down with their founders and hear their story. I am so impressed by Kaki & Lauren and the business they have built. Yes, I love their amazing product but did you know that they have recycled 8.5 million bottles? Did you know that they have created a supportive work environment for their team and offer moms flexibility? I know that I can hardly go anywhere without seeing at least one person wearing their elevated fleeces. Kaki McGrath & Lau...2025-03-2051 minBehind the Scenes with NoëlleMeet Katherine Jetter / Jewelry Designer and The Vault, OwnerIf you love jewelry, then you are in for a treat today. I had the pleasure of speaking with Katherine Jetter, jewelry designer and owner of The Vault Nantucket. I was introduced to Katherine's work, when I popped into The Vault while visiting Nantucket and have continued to visit the store each summer. Katherine's creative & innovative artistry will completely transform the way you think about gem stones...these are not your great grandmothers Opals! Each time, I visit the store I am delighted by Katherine's designs and her mastery at curating other jewelry designers in her store. Every piece is...2025-03-1347 minBehind the Scenes with NoëlleMeet Lisa Jacobs / Founder of Imagine It DoneA 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 expertise, wisdom and how she built a career over 20 years. Lisa's candid advice about what is necessary to build & sustain a business over a dynamic and ever changing l...2025-03-061h 02Behind the Scenes with NoëlleWhitney Van Roden, The Main Line Makeup Edit, founderThis 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 spanning from broadcast to technology. Whitney then took time to be at home with her two small children, and on a walk with a friend hashed out the ide...2024-12-1156 minBehind the Scenes with NoëlleShira Gill, Author, Founder & OrganizerWowza!! 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 gorgeous new, 3rd book, LifeStyled is available to purchase today and would make a lovely hostess gift this season, or coffee table book for yourself or someone y...2024-12-0455 minBehind the Scenes with NoëllePamela Salzman, Cooking Instructor, Cookbook Author, Holistic Health Counselor & Food BloggerThis 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 continue to make their way into my kitchen after all these years and after even one quick glance at her website, you can't help but want to cook! Pamela's f...2024-11-2052 minBehind the Scenes with NoëlleAnn Schulte, Health Coach & Founder of Eating of for Fat LossDon'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 loss, nutrition, how to actually feed our busy families and what is necessary to do so. And I'm happy to report that you do not need to meal plan a week's worth of dinners t...2024-11-1356 minBehind the Scenes with NoëlleBrie Tammaro / Holiday 2024 Wardrobe /N.18 Boutique ownerYour 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 the business of fashion and has an amazing eye for styling & understanding how women want to dress! Brie does this every day in her boutique! In this episode we get right to i...2024-11-0652 minBehind the Scenes with NoëlleMeet Shannon Zimolong, Founder of Greystone NeedlepointFrom 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 school in Colorado. It was during her time in Denver that she learned how to needlepoint but it would be many years before she tur...2024-10-3043 minBehind the Scenes with NoëlleAmy Guzzi, The Stylist Effect and Lewellyn FounderAmy 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 & the Owl in 2013. A move to Connecticut (where she currently resides) and being pregnant with her daughter, prompted her to hit pause on the blog but as sh...2024-10-2344 minBehind the Scenes with NoëlleMeet Sabrina Rudin, Founder & Owner of Spring Cafe AspenHave 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 nourishing approach to feeding her family of 5 will make you want to get right back into the kitchen to cook. This is also a reminder to be thoughtful about what we are f...2024-10-1650 minBehind the Scenes with NoëlleJane Winchester Paradis, Jane Win jewelry FounderJane 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 immediately fall in love with Jane. You can't help but be inspired by her authenticity, honesty and creativity. Jane's ability to convey a story through each piece is likely a culmination of her inn...2024-10-0948 minBehind the Scenes with NoëlleMeet Lauren Addis/ LAA Art Collective, FounderMy 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 her parents from a young age. This exposure & love of Art inspired her to major in Art History & Sociology and have minors in Ceramics & Women's studies at Gettysburg College. From he...2024-07-1851 minBehind the Scenes with NoëlleMeet Alston & Leigh, founders of Habitual HostessHit 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 and launched Habitual Hostess. Their respective backgrounds in PR, Special Events, Advertising, & Photography have expertly influenced the creation of Habitual Hostess...beautiful images, family friendly meals, entertaining tips and their uncomplicated but very lovely take on hosting makes thi...2024-07-1153 minBehind the Scenes with NoëlleSolo Episode - Best of List from my recent interviewsI 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 like, share and follow so that I can continue to grow and share these brilliant stories with you. xo @noelleettoi2024-06-2726 minBehind the Scenes with NoëllePart 2 with Natalie Strahorn /The MVMT Society Founder & EntrepreneurI 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 in weight loss or preventative health protocols, I think you are going to really enjoy this episode. Natalie gives action items that everyone (even busy moms) can do, gives us the 5 Major Components to getting into the best shap...2024-06-2057 minBehind the Scenes with NoëlleMeet Natalie Strahorn / The MVMNT Society Founder, Holistic Health Coach, EntrepreneurWe 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 me so that we could film a second episode devoted entirely to WOMEN's HEALTH. We recorded this right after MDW, which for me was overly indulgent in all of my favorite summer fa...2024-06-1341 minBehind the Scenes with NoëlleMeet Haven Duddy / Real Estate, Motherhood & Wardrobe TransformationMeet 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 remember as soon as I met Haven I instantly loved her authenticity and humor... she never sweats the small stuff and has a deep appreciation for what's truly important in life & living well. Haven is the f...2024-06-0643 minBehind the Scenes with NoëlleMeet Brooke Ray / Founder of Locust Lane RugsMeet 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 anchor the room but it can be a true showstopper. But you probably also know how painstaking that process is...Brooke has truly changed the way you can shop for your...2024-05-3040 minBehind the Scenes with NoëlleMeet Brie Tammaro / Boutique Owner, N.18 Boutique in Summit, N.J.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 fashion background (her NYC based career had her traveling often to Europe), her risky decision to open a brick & mortar store, No.18 Boutique in 2014 and how she has been able to grow the business. Brie is o...2024-05-2353 minBehind the Scenes with NoëlleMeet Eleanor Leftwich / Farmer to Fashion Brand BuilderMeet 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 collection however, you most likely have stayed because of the tremendous insight she provides. Eleanor shares what it takes to go from idea to product and how she leveraged seemingly unrelated fashion relationships to create her...2024-05-1645 minBehind the Scenes with NoëlleMeet Erin Donahue Tice / Abstract Artist & Mini Empire BuilderErin'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 tried. Erin knows what it means to go of it & find something that truly lights you up. We talk about the importance of havi...2024-05-091h 02Behind the Scenes with NoëlleMeet Heather Davey Fusco / Priss & Vinegar FounderThis 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 reevaluate their California life and make a huge cross country move with their 3 children. I love this story because Heather embraces change and shares great advice on how to just get started! We cover the cross...2024-05-0241 minBehind the Scenes with NoëlleMeet Natalie Steen / Founder of The Nat NoteI'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 signature collage graphics & shares how she is expanding her business through brand collaborations & partnerships. If you have ever wondered about the story of how the Nat Note came to be or...2024-04-2544 minBehind the Scenes with NoëlleMeet Jen Ward / Founder of Ward VintageYou 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 the challenges and rewards of being a mom & running a business and Jen educates us on jewelry terminology & trends. Grab your pen or open notes on your phone to...2024-04-1844 minBehind the Scenes with NoëlleSolo Episode on London / Paris Street StyleI'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 short term purchases to guide you into Spring & offer my insight about what to think about for long term, strategic investments and the best news is that over the summer is a...2024-04-1217 minBehind the Scenes with NoëlleMeet Kristin Kennedy / Former EIC of Seventeen Magazine / Multi-Platform Brand BuilderToday 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 Chief of a magazine as a child and today shares her not so linear path to fulfilling that glamorous dream. We discuss the challenges of saying goodbye each day to babies to fulfill our own...2024-04-1147 minBehind the Scenes with NoëlleMeet Meeghan MullinWelcome to the launch of Behind the Scenes with Noelle. I'm thrilled you're here and thought there was no better way to kick off the launch than with local fashion, beauty, lifestyle Main Line darling, Meeghan Mullin. Meeghan gives her surprise background story here and how she became a Tiktok & Instagram success with a simple (but not easy) mind shift. Meeghan discusses her growing business and give actionable steps for anyone interested in a similar creative role. She also creates a capsule wardrobe for every closet and takes me through simple makeup steps that even I can follow. I h...2024-04-0458 minBehind the Scenes with NoëlleBehind the Scenes TrailerHi, It's Noelle and I'm so glad you're here. After many years working in the fashion industry in NYC & LA, I built a private personal styling business on the Main Line of Philadelphia. And after many conversations about style & business, I launched this podcast. I cannot wait to share my guests with you! I think that when we learn from these exceptional women we we can collectively look good, feel good & do good in the world. xo @noelleettoi2024-03-2000 min
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Short story collection. Preferably fiction and/or fun/uplifting
Meet Cute: Some People Are Destined to Meet; Tales from the Inner City by Shaun Tan; Take the Mic edited by Bethany C. Morrow; Snow in Love; Hope Nation edited by Rose Brock; The Radical Element edited by Jessica Spotswood.
A gift for my brother who isn’t a big reader. He’s in co...2020-11-2500 min