34 episodes

Homegrown. Handmade. Heartfelt. Join me, Emily Brunner, portrait photographer, as I talk with all of the amazing Makers who are creating and working throughout Philadelphia’s Main Line. Listen as we share their journeys of inspiration. Learn about the good work that is taking place in our community’s homes, businesses and schools. Get inspired to follow your own passion. Join us as we share our stories one creation at a time.

Main Line Makers Emily Brunner

    • Society & Culture
    • 5.0 • 14 Ratings

Homegrown. Handmade. Heartfelt. Join me, Emily Brunner, portrait photographer, as I talk with all of the amazing Makers who are creating and working throughout Philadelphia’s Main Line. Listen as we share their journeys of inspiration. Learn about the good work that is taking place in our community’s homes, businesses and schools. Get inspired to follow your own passion. Join us as we share our stories one creation at a time.

    Season One Wrap Up!

    Season One Wrap Up!

    Season one is complete!  I wanted to express my thanks for everyone who has listened and for the time and stories my amazing guests have shared!

    • 1 min
    Giving New Life to Old Clothes with Jen Anderson of Once Upon a Time Creation

    Giving New Life to Old Clothes with Jen Anderson of Once Upon a Time Creation

    How many old t shirts do you have saved in your closets, attic or basement? And what do you think you’ll do with them? It was those exact questions that led Jen Anderson and her mother to starting a business where they could help people preserve the meaning in their loved ones old clothes. Today, Jen Anderson of Once Upon a Time Creation is talking with me about why she loves what she does and how we can all use clothing to bring meaning to our daily lives. For more informat...

    • 33 min
    Helping Teens Through Struggles with Lizzie McCarron of The Center for Families

    Helping Teens Through Struggles with Lizzie McCarron of The Center for Families

    It’s hard being a parent - and saying that is most definitely an understatement. It’s also really hard being a teenager - especially will all of the challenges they have faced over the past year with the pandemic. In Malvern, tucked away beside the Chester Valley Trail, we have a truly wonderful place that exists to support teens who are feeling overwhelmed with emotional, mental and behavioral struggles. The Center for Families runs a day treatment program for teens, that i...

    • 36 min
    Community Theater with Zak Berkman and Erin Sheffield of People's Light

    Community Theater with Zak Berkman and Erin Sheffield of People's Light

    For over 50 years the Main Line has had a top notch, professional theater company, intertwined in the community, creating and serving for and with us. People’s Light Theater, located in Malvern, is more than a series of live productions. It’s a civic center with theater at its core. It’s a community of local resided artists. Today, Zak Berkman the producing director and Erin Sheffield the general manager are talking with me about the creativity and community involvement that...

    • 27 min
    It's Time to Travel with Jamie Jones of Whirl Away Travel

    It's Time to Travel with Jamie Jones of Whirl Away Travel

    If you’ve been at home, or kept to within a 20 mile radius of home for the past year, I’m sure you’re itching to go somewhere far, far away! Or at least somewhere with a different landscape and culture. Jamie Jones, president and luxury travel advisor at Whirl Away Travel in Chester County is joining me to today to talk about why travel is so important to our soul and how we can make sure our next trip is fun and fulfilling, among the Covid precautions and regulations that are sti...

    • 34 min
    Fundraising Through Fitness with Noreen Geibel of TAG

    Fundraising Through Fitness with Noreen Geibel of TAG

    17 years ago, after a life changing check up at the pediatrician for her 5 month old son, Noreen Geibel and her family’s life turned down a new path. Noreen’s son was diagnosed with a rare birth defect and her family soon learned how difficult it can be to secure the therapies and equipment that help people with disabilities. 4 years ago Noreen decided to start a charity, named TAG, after her son, Thomas, in which she could improve the quality of life for children and their famili...

    • 32 min

Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5
14 Ratings

14 Ratings

Fostering Joy ,

Great platform for supporting local businesses!

This podcast has the ability to shine a light on local businesses, to give them a voice in a noisy world. Emily does an amazing job bringing out the best to help these makers shine. Not only is this great for Philly, but a great example for any city to share the value of their community with the world.

Jnstange ,

Excellent!

Emily does an excellent job highlighting businesses and entrepreneurs in the Philly region. Her demeanor is pleasant, her questions are insightful, and her others-centered approach to this show is generous! I’m convinced you’ll love it!

kencarfagno ,

Fantastic NEW Show for Philly!

Philly is beaten up WAY too much nationally! We're a great city and region with awesome people with awesome stories. This podcast captures a slice of this awesomeness as it brings "makers" from the Main Line together to hear each other's stories. Emily is an excellent question asker. I should know as one of her early guests. She has a way of asking great secondary questions to extract answers from her guests that really make the episodes. Oh, and sometimes she shares interview outtakes. Hilarious!

Make sure to check this out if you're local to Philly!

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