Join the Valley Girls as we explore Saugerties, NY, through the lens of art and design. In this episode, we declare our love for Saugerties and discuss creativity and different facets of sustainability. First we talk to Barbara Bravo who fills us in on what to expect from the 22nd annual Saugerties Artists Studio Tour, scheduled for August 10-11, 2024. Learn more at www.saugertiesarttour.org. We also chat with jewelry and accessories designer Emily Li Mandri of MLE, whose statement pieces help to inspire and empower, and whose new brick & mortar store is bringing the bling to Main Street. Check out her gorgeous collection at www.madebyMLE.com and instagram.com/madebymle. ~~~~~ Help support Valley Girls by rating us and leaving a review. Follow us from our show page, visit us at valleygirlspodcast.com, and at instagram.com/valleygirlspodny. Episode music by Robert Burke Warren entitled Painting a Vast Blue Sky can be found at robertburkewarren.bandcamp.com/track/paintng-a-vast-blue-sky.

It's another Valley Girls Podcast collaboration, as we chat with John Burton from the Home from Here Show about who has permission to be creative, John’s musical collaboration the Lifted Project, making the Hudson Valley a podcasting powerhouse, and buying eggs on the honor system. John was a very gracious host as he invited us into his live studio to record this joint episode. Be sure to check out John's episode with the Valley Girls on his show which can be found at homefromhereshow.com, mixcloud.com/HomeFromHereShow/, and all major podcast platforms. ~~~~~~ Help support Valley Girls by rating us and leaving a review. Follow Valley Girls Podcast from our show page on your favorite podcast platform, find us on our website valleygirlspodcast.com, at instagram.com/ValleyGirlspodNY, and youtube.com/@ValleyGirlspodcast. Episode music by Robert Burke Warren entitled Painting a Vast Blue Sky can be found at robertburkewarren.bandcamp.com/track/painting-a-vast-blue-sky.

This week the Valley Girls are getting connected with Jordan Koschei, founder of Connect HV, the homegrown community for Hudson Valley creatives, professionals, and entrepreneurs. Join us as we talk with Jordan about what constitutes creativity, the appetite for in-person networking events, the importance of connection, the Poughkeepsie brasserie that’s better then Balthazar, and whether we’re actually ambiverts. You can find Connect HV at connectHV.com and at instagram.com/connect.hv, where you can find links to the Slack channel and to the next in-person meetup. ~~~ Help support Valley Girls by rating us and leaving a review. Follow Valley Girls Podcast from our show page on your favorite podcast platform, find us on our website valleygirlspodcast.com, at instagram.com/ValleyGirlsNYpod, and youtube.com/@ValleyGirlspodcast. Episode music by Robert Burke Warren entitled Painting a Vast Blue Sky can be found at robertburkewarren.bandcamp.com/track/painting-a-vast-blue-sky.

Rat Girl Summer. Acting brand new. Developing a raging god complex. Need a primer on your internet slang, or looking for some inspo to level up your life? Join the Valley Girls for a raucous chat with Lola Kolade, writer, content creator, and viral internet sensation! You can also find Lola on her Substack newsletter and podcast, both entitled “The New New,” focusing on personal development and getting the most out of life - because why shouldn’t you? Lola is on instagram and tiktok both @lolaokola, at lolaokola.substack.com, and the New New Podcast is on instagram and tiktok both @thenewnewpod where you can find links to listen to her podcast. For tix and info on Robert Burke Warren's show go to upstatefilms.org! Follow Valley Girls Podcast from our show page, our website valleygirlspodcast.com, and at instagram.com/ValleyGirlsNYpod. Episode music by Robert Burke Warren entitled Painting a Vast Blue Sky can be found at robertburkewarren.bandcamp.com/track/painting-a-vast-blue-sky.

You've all heard the term "cidiot", right? Well we're talking to the self-proclaimed "Cidiot" himself, Mat Zucker, the creator and host of the award-winning regional podcast Cidiot®, a show about learning to live and love life in the Hudson Valley. Hear how Mat went from bright lights and big city to cows and small towns, from a trepidatious newcomer to a thriving certified tourism ambassador for Dutchess County. Plus this episode is half of the Valley Girls x Cidiot collaboration, so check out Cidiot wherever you get your podcasts and listen to episode 102, where we continue the conversation and Mat turns the tables and asks us the questions! You can find more Cidiot on Instagram and at cidiot.com! Follow Valley Girls Podcast from our show page, find us on our website valleygirlspodcast.com, and at instagram.com/ValleyGirlsNYpod. Episode music by Robert Burke Warren entitled Painting a Vast Blue Sky can be found at robertburkewarren.bandcamp.com/track/painting-a-vast-blue-sky.

Explore the Catskills with us as we talk to Alexa Tumbarello from the Catskills Visitor Center! Alexa shares with us all the exciting and accessible activities there are to enjoy in the Catskills, including the Western Catskills which many Hudson Valley residents are less familiar with. We also talk about farms, great restaurants, and some interesting tidbits about invasive species and conservation photography. This episode will bring out the outdoorsy side of you and make you want to get out there and get acquainted with the Catskills! Catskills Visitor Center is online at catskillsvisitorcenter.org and on Instagram. Check out valleygirlspodcast.com/blog for more info. Follow Valley Girls from our show page on your favorite podcast platform and at instagram.com/ValleyGirlsNYpod, youtube.com/@ValleyGirlsPodcast, & valleygirlspodcast.com. Episode music by Robert Burke Warren entitled Painting a Vast Blue Sky can be found at robertburkewarren.bandcamp.com/track/painting-a-vast-blue-sky.

For today's episode, we are joined by Danielle Centofanti-Davidson, owner of Main St. Business Strategies and president of the Rivertowns Chamber of Commerce. Danielle gives us tons of ideas for a great day out in the Rivertowns of Westchester - and the itineraries are all walkable from Metro North. She also shares some bonus key marketing advice for small businesses, start-ups, and solopreneurs! Main St. Business Strategies can be found at mainstreetsmb.com and the Rivertowns Chamber of Commerce at rivertownschamber.com. Both are also on Instagram. Check out valleygirlspodcast.com/blog for links to all content mentioned in the episode. Follow Valley Girls from our show page on your favorite podcast platform and at instagram.com/ValleyGirlsNYpod, youtube.com/@ValleyGirlsPodcast, and valleygirlspodcast.com. Episode music by Robert Burke Warren entitled Painting a Vast Blue Sky can be found at robertburkewarren.bandcamp.com/track/painting-a-vast-blue-sky.

We're gearing up to celebrate Pride Month coming up in June! To get ready we're talking to Jimmy Prada, who DJed the very first New Paltz Pride March & Festival back in 2004, and is now bringing his years of NYC event production experience back home to the Hudson Valley, through Out Loud Hudson Valley. They're giving us dance parties, club nights, drag shows, and more entertainment that you used to have to hop on Metro North to find. Find out what Out Loud Hudson Valley is up to on their website, outloudhudsonvalley.com, or on Instagram or Facebook. Check out valleygirlspodcast.com/blog for all the links and more info on the HV queer community and the history of Pride! Follow Valley Girls from our show page on your favorite podcast platform and at instagram.com/ValleyGirlsNYpod, youtube.com/@ValleyGirlsPodcast, and valleygirlspodcast.com. Episode music by Robert Burke Warren entitled Painting a Vast Blue Sky can be found at robertburkewarren.bandcamp.com/track/painting-a-vast-blue-sky.

There is no shortage of amazing places in the Hudson Valley but sometimes nothing compares to hunkering down for a cozy day at home. To celebrate our 10th episode, we gathered some of our favorite Valley girls to chat about what makes them happy at home. With our amazing guests, Anrika Martin of Di Sweet Spot, Leah Watkins of Folk Refillery and Supply, Angela Basile of Tess and James, Katy Hope of Beetle and Fred, and Jenny Estridge, from Adams Fairacre Farms, we talk about our perfect days at home, as well as hobbies, passions, careers, & finding balance among it all. We also discuss the importance of local, sustainable, quality products. This episode is chock full of great, fun conversation! Links and more episode content info can be found at valleygirlspodcast.com/blog. Follow us from our show page and on instagram @ValleyGirlsPodNY.

Episode music by Robert Burke Warren entitled Painting a Vast Blue Sky can be found at robertburkewarren.bandcamp.com/track/painting-a-vast-blue-sky.

Join us as we talk with Jess Strika from Beans Cat Cafe, where you can get your caffeine fix, munch on a "meowcaron", give some ear scritches, and even find the newest member of your furrever family. With locations in New Paltz and Beacon, all the cafe residents have been vetted by Hudson Valley Animal Rescue and are waiting for you to come visit, even if you can’t take any of them home. Find them online at www.beanscatcafe.com and on their Instagram page www.instagram.com/beanscatcafe.

Links and more info about the content in this episode can be found at valleygirlspodcast.com/episodes. Follow us from our show page on your favorite podcast platform and at instagram.com/ValleyGirlsNYpod, facebook.com/ValleyGirlsPodcast, youtube.com/@ValleyGirlsPodcast, and valleygirlspodcast.com. Episode music by Robert Burke Warren entitled Painting a Vast Blue Sky can be found at robertburkewarren.bandcamp.com/track/painting-a-vast-blue-sky.