Main Line Makers

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" visit

https://gilharpbooks.com/the-blocks-books
https://www.facebook.com/javier.garay.313
https://www.instagram.com/javiertheauthor/
https://twitter.com/javiertheauthor
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCOSpIL8pBBE8ert3YeHawA?view_as=subscriber

For more information on the Main Line Makers podcast, visit https://www.emilybrunnerphotography.com/main-line-makers-podcast

Main 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, visit
http://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-podcast

Main 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-podcast

Main 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 Melissa
Email [email protected]
https://www.facebook.com/melissa.bloom.357
https://www.instagram.com/melissa_bloom_wellness/

For more information on the Main Line Makers podcast, visit https://www.emilybrunnerphotography.com/main-line-makers-podcast

Main 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 visit
https://mothercompost.com/
https://www.facebook.com/MotherCompost
https://www.instagram.com/mothercompost/

For more information on the Main Line Makers podcast, visit https://www.emilybrunnerphotography.com/main-line-makers-podcast

Main 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 visit
https://www.buildte.org/
https://www.facebook.com/buildte

To join the PA Inclusion Collective group on Facebook visit
https://www.facebook.com/groups/716933092526269

For more information on the Main Line Makers podcast, visit https://www.emilybrunnerphotography.com/main-line-makers-podcast

Main 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 visit
https://www.demystifyingdiversitypodcast.com
https://www.instagram.com/demystifyingdiversitypodcast/
https://www.facebook.com/DemystifyingDiversityPodcast

For more information on the Main Line Makers podcast, visit https://www.emilybrunnerphotography.com/main-line-makers-podcast

Main 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/SwanDancewear
https://www.instagram.com/swan_dancewear/

For more Information about Village Treats visit:
http://www.villagetreatsnarberth.com/
https://www.facebook.com/villagetreatsnarberth
https://www.instagram.com/village_treats/

For more information on the Main Line Makers podcast, visit https://www.emilybrunnerphotography.com/main-line-makers-podcast

Main 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/mldanceco
https://nuts2020movie.mainlinedancecompany.com/

For more information on the Main Line Makers podcast, visit https://www.emilybrunnerphotography.com/main-line-makers-podcast

Main 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.com
https://www.instagram.com/markaizenbergphoto/
https://www.facebook.com/markaizenbergphoto
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWINjM_iFDcjSQE9ctOwLOA

For more information on the Main Line Makers podcast, visit https://www.emilybrunnerphotography.com/main-line-makers-podcast

Main Line Makers is produced, hosted and sponsored by Main Line resident, mom and photographer Emily Brunner