Straight Up. With Katie Farman

Today Katie sits down with one of her dear friends and business owners Ali Grace, founder of Shop Ali Grace; creating sustainable repurposed Levi jeans and customizing them to the customer's exact needs and vision. Katie and Ali catch up, talk about the brand, her avenue to how she got to where she is today, and a glimpse into her brand development while balancing college full time. 

CUSTOM LEVI ORDER FORM  REOPENING:
when? March 1 
time? 6PM EST
where? www. shopaligrace.com 

Brand Instagram: @shopaligrace
Go check out her instagram to see more about what the brand is like!

Katie's socials:
@katiefarman
@straightupwithkatie

Katie has her friend Genevie on the podcast today to chat about new lifestyle changes including moving off campus to a new house together, cooking, living independently at college and talking about sorority life. If you want to hear more from Genevie comment over on

@straightupwithkatie on instagram and give Genevie a follow @genevielemieux !!

Today Katie wraps up her thoughts ending 2020 and does some self reflection but also looks forward and shares her thoughts going into the new year. This year has been tough but we are hopeful for 2021. 

Podcast Instagram: @straightupwithkatie

This episode definitely gets a little deeper with a topic Katie has never discussed on her channel before featuring a dear friend of hers, Sarah Callazzo. Katie asked Sarah some deeper questions about her struggles with being in recovery from an eating disorder, what that has been like, challenges and accomplishments, dealing with inner thoughts and anxiety and also touching on her newest hobby- her instagram page all about mental health and body awareness/positivity. 

Sarah's accounts:
Body Awareness- @Sar.calla
Personal- @sarahcallazzo

Podcast instagram- @straightupwithkatie

In today's episode Katie reflects on her term of being sorority president coming to an end, and gives some advice and tips to other leaders on things to keep in mind. This year has been a whirlwind and Katie is so excited to share about her experiences. 

Instagram: @straightupwithkatie

In this episode, Katie gives everyone a recap on what she's been up to, why she took a little break from uploading and discusses the reality of how life is right now. Life is not perfect and Katie addresses that it is okay to not be okay. Katie also discusses some things she's excited about in 2021 and self reflects. 

Podcast instagram: @straightupwithkatie

Personal instagram: @katiefarman

Today Katie wanted to update everyone on what she's been up to lately since life has been a little hectic. She was so excited to share her travel experiences and also her list of future places she'd love to explore and travel to. Katie has always had an itch to travel and loves to be independent and plan trips. She definitely has missed traveling since COVID-19 but really enjoyed sharing her favorite places she's been so far in today's episode. 

Podcast instagram: @straightupwithkatie
Personal instagram: @katiefarman

This week Katie decided to do something a little different by doing a Q&A style episode! She had so much fun answering some questions and diving into some topics with you all to get to know her a little bit better.

Podcast Insta: @straightupwithkatie
Ali Grace Denim Insta: @shopaligrace
Elle G Boutique Insta: @shopelleg

In today's episode, Katie sits down with her boss, Lauren. She is the founder of Elle G boutique in Wakefield, Rhode Island and has had the business for 8 years. They discuss how Lauren got started, the hardest part of owning a business, the most rewarding, how the business was impacted due to COVID-19, what the trade shows are like and so much more! If you're interested in seeing more about Elle G you can follow their social media and check out their website below! 

www.ellegri.com
Instagram: @shopelleg

Podcast instagram: @straightupwithkatie

This week, things didn't go as planned but as discussed in today's episode, we have to learn to roll with the punches and stay positive. Katie dives into toxicity of social media, leaning on friends, how to find the silver lining, staying positive and tips on being motivated if you're having a rough day. Katie was excited to share this more casual uncut episode with you all. Thank you for tuning in and look forward to next weeks episode with a very special guest :)

Pod Insta: @straightupwithkatie
Personal Insta: @Katiefarman