on this week's episode (and the final episode of 2020), I sit down with red bank, new jersey councilwoman and activist kate triggiano. we discuss growing up in red bank, raising our families here and kate's impressive, passionate and progressive work in local politics.  for more information about the town of red bank and how to get in touch with kate, head here. give @herownuniversepod a follow on instagram and subscribe to the podcast so you can keep up with any updates. after a quick hiatus, a batch of new episodes will be released in the new year. have a suggestion for someone you want to hear on the podcast? email [email protected] exit song - dylan thomas by better oblivion community center for any holiday gifts, head to the shop here - use code HEROWNUNIVERSE for 10% off your first order and follow on instagram @alovelyuniverse 

join me as I chat with book designer, graphic designer, fellow Savannah College of Art & Design alum and great friend jordan wannemacher. we get into everything from our college days of living together in a historic old apartment in savannah, ga, our post-grade career moves, tips for going freelance and what's next for jordan on her evolving, impressive career path. for more on jordan or if you're looking to hire a graphic designer, head to her website here.  you can also follow her on instagram here.

Illinois based entrepreneur Leah Longueville of eco friendly t-shirt (and home goods, accessories, baby onesies, etc.) brand Polished Prints is our guest today! ALU has carried Polished Prints for a few years now and the outrageously soft quality of all of their t-shirts plus the beautiful and thoughtful designs made it a customer favorite.  We chat about how Leah launched her business, why speaking up about social / community issues in her work is so important, how motherhood has shaped her outlook and more.  For more about Leah's work, please head to her site Polished Prints, follow along on instagram and head to either her shop or ALU's site to shop a few of her t-shirts available now.

If you're engaged, recently married or just a living, breathing female with thoughts on how bizarre the wedding industry can sometimes feel, you are going to like this episode. Nicole and I discuss paying dues in the fashion industry, transitioning into entrepreneurship and how Nicole is reshaping the way we view the bridal industry.  More on Nicole's businesses below: All Who Wander Events Wander Atelier If you like what you heard today, please subscribe, tune in every Tuesday for new episodes and follow along on instagram @HerOwnUniversePod . For more on Sarah's shop, head here.

A conversation with Jennifer Cotter, the Chief Content Officer at Peloton. We talk about her start at The Late Show with David Letterman, carving out a career path that feels authentic while balancing motherhood, and how she's thriving at her new role at Peloton.   Oh, and did I mention she's my sister?   If you like what you heard today, please subscribe, tune in every Tuesday for new episodes and follow along on instagram @HerOwnUniversePod . For more on Sarah's shop A Lovely Universe, head here.

a bit more about host sarah mastriano, her background as a NJ based small business owner with her gift shop a lovely universe, the changes that come along with entrepreneur life and her curiosity about the stories of other women living creative, full lives. follow along with the podcast (new episodes every tuesday) on instagram @herownuniversepod and be sure to follow sarah's business ALU at @alovelyuniverse and shop here. use code HEROWNUNIVERSE to get 10% off your first order