Purse Strings

Sustainable Niche Marketing as Maria Reitan speaks withTara Button, theFounderofBuy Me Once. Their slogan isFor products that last! Because throw-away stuff is rubbish!

Launchedin early 2016 BuyMeOnceaims to be the go to place for finding the most durable products available. Shes curating what she calls the best in show when it comes to longevity for every kind of item imaginable, from cutlery and clothing to luggage and childrens toys.

Their mission is to make buying things that are built to last easy. BuyMeOnce also shares articles and handy tips and tricks to make de-cluttering easier.

Kathryn Foster, Ph.D., is apsychologistin private practice in Ft Worth, Texas.With a masters degree in marriage andfamily counseling and a Ph.D. inpsychology, she has practiced psycho-therapy for 27 years. She is also theauthor of two novels of psychologicalinterest: Sessions: Memoirs of aPsychotherapist and Finding My Way.She has written two nonfiction companionbooks to The Naked Truth About Men (And Romance.)They are What Women Want....Really! (written formen but meant to be read by couples,) and WhenYour Relationship Changes (how to find strength.)Contact her through her website atwww.kathrynfosterphd.com

Talking about Embracing Life After 50 as Maria Reitan speaks with Jean Ketcham and Suzanne Bates, the Founders of Aging but Dangerous, an organization committed to inspiring and empowering women over 50 to live a life through honesty, unexpected points of view and edgy humor.

We also hear about Suzanne’s latest book Don’t Pee on My Sofa! And Other Things to Laugh About, which offers candid stories and canny solutions derived from her personal experiences, her book shows us how to survive and thrive while navigating that wonderful new grown-up life-stage known as PrimeTime.

Talking about Embracing Life After 50 as Maria Reitan speaks with Jean Ketcham and Suzanne Bates, the Founders of Aging but Dangerous, an organization committed to inspiring and empowering women over 50 to live a life through honesty, unexpected points of view and edgy humor.

We also hear about Suzanne’s latest book Don’t Pee on My Sofa! And Other Things to Laugh About, which offers candid stories and canny solutions derived from her personal experiences, her book shows us how to survive and thrive while navigating that wonderful new grown-up life-stage known as PrimeTime.

Talking about Embracing Life After 50 as Maria Reitan speaks with Jean Ketcham and Suzanne Bates, the Founders of Aging but Dangerous, an organization committed to inspiring and empowering women over 50 to live a life through honesty, unexpected points of view and edgy humor.

We also hear about Suzanne’s latest book Don’t Pee on My Sofa! And Other Things to Laugh About, which offers candid stories and canny solutions derived from her personal experiences, her book shows us how to survive and thrive while navigating that wonderful new grown-up life-stage known as PrimeTime.

Barbara Schmidt is a nationally recognizedinterior designer and branding consultant for advertising,manufacturing and special events. As a trend expert, she workswith organizations to develop award winning photography, setdesign, and merchandising from research to resourcing toactual brand development.

For over 20 years Barbaras creative design aesthetic andknow-how has built brand recognition for Sub-Zero/Wolf, LeCreuset, KitchenAid, Marvin Windows and Doors, Kohler,American Standard, Ceasarstone, Target, Hunter Douglas,Sherwin Williams and many more. Her design firmstudiobstyle, is specifically known for their sophisticatedinteriors and fashion editorials.

Barbaras work has recently been featured in Organic Lifemagazine, and several Hearst publication websites such as ElleDor, Veranda, and House Beautiful. Barbaras originaleditorial content has been featured in Womens Day,Consumers Digest, and several issues of the Star Tribune andthe Pioneer Press newspapers.

Retail trends for 2016 as Maria Reitan speaks with Kevin Quinn,Principal at STYLEDRetail,a leading retail consultant who drives business success for brands in the retail sector. They discuss luxury brands, product trends, andis the mall the place to shop anymore? Is street retail the new location for success?

Quinn explains"Retail is my passion and retail strategy and positioning is my game. Through a keen understanding for how the retail and fashion industries operate, I provide clients in a myriad of related industries the necessary sales training, trend insights, marketing strategies and buying expertise for how best to sell luxury products and services for consumer acquisition AND enjoyment."

Today on Purse Strings Maria Reitan speaks with Brian Pagel, VP of Emerald Expositions and runs the Kitchen &Bath Industry Show. The Kitchen & Bath Industry's largest showcase of newideas, products & technology. To learn more, go to kbis.com

Maria Reitan discusses Marketing Trends for 2016 with Pat Weas,COO and Executive Strategy Director forThe Thorburn Group. They discuss how branding, personalization and social platforms will play a part.

Talking about Baby Boomers and the Holiday Blahs as Maria Reitan welcomes Joanie Marx, the Author of "Facelifts, Money & Prince Charming: Break Baby Boomer Myths & Live Your Best Life.