The LV Edit

In this episode, chef and recipe developer Mary Nolan joins Kristen to discuss her April feature in Lehigh Valley Style magazine. They talk about Mary's journey from culinary school to Gourmet magazine to the Food Network to Bon Appétit magazine to Allentown, Pennsylvania. Mary speaks candidly about all of her experiences and shares how each one led her to where she is today. She also gives so many great recipe tips and dishes about her favorite local eats. Read Mary's full story in the April 2024 edition of Lehigh Valley Style ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Follow along with her Instagram ⁠⁠here⁠⁠ and check out her website here.

In this episode, fashion industry legend Robert Rich joins Kristen to discuss his March feature in Lehigh Valley Style magazine. The pair talks about how they were first introduced, the fun they had on set of the photoshoot and all the celebrating they did this month at PA House. Robert lets listeners in on the incredible journey of his career, talks all about his book Winona, and shares what's next for him. Read Robert's full story in the March 2024 edition of Lehigh Valley Style ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Follow along with him Instagram ⁠⁠here⁠⁠.

In this episode, Evan Howard, co-founder of Forward Thinking Fitness, joins Kristen to discuss prioritizing one's fitness in 2024 and beyond. Evan gives his thoughts on America's work-first culture and finding motivation on days when you don't feel like doing anything at all. He reflects on the last eight years of Forward Thinking Fitness, discusses what makes the brand so special and shares what to expect from FTF in the future. Read more of Evan's advice for focusing on your fitness in the February 2024 edition of Lehigh Valley Style here. Follow along with Forward Thinking Fitness on Instagram here and learn more about their offerings here.   14-Day Kickstart Trial: a customized program featuring unlimited personal training www.trainftf.com/kickstart 50% off Integrative Therapeutic Massage: get the prescribed, all-inclusive help you need to feel your very best https://www.massagebook.com/bewellthebodyworkstudio/massage/deals/50%25-Off-Your-First-Massage/133838 Free Discovery Session: see if you're a good fit for FTF's customized programs www.trainftf.com/discovery Email Evan: ⁠evan@trainftf.com⁠

In this episode, founder Amelia Paradysz joins Kristen to discuss Pressed Bouquet Shop's recent rebrand to Element Design Co. as well as its move to Downtown Easton. They talk about Amelia's entrepreneurial journey, the success that her business has had in its first five years and all that's to come. They also chat about Amelia's approach to a daily routine and some of her non-negotiables.  Read about the business's rebrand in the January edition of Lehigh Valley Style ⁠here. Follow along with Element Design Co. on ⁠Instagram⁠ and learn more about their offerings here.   To learn more about our Live Well event and purchase tickets visit lehighvalleystyle.com/livewell

In this episode, Brielle Baker, the astrologer and empowerment coach behind Light Space Collective, joins Kristen for an astrological reading! They dive into Kristen's birth chart, chatting all about her big three, her north and south nodes and her Saturn Return. They also cover Brielle's astrological journey and how listeners can book their own reading with her. Read Brielle's Ask the Expert in the December edition of Lehigh Valley Style ⁠here.⁠ Follow along with Light Space Collective on ⁠Instagram⁠.

In this episode, Skye Greene, owner of Herb & Board, joins Kristen to talk about her October feature in Lehigh Valley Style magazine.  They chat all about Skye's pandemic pivot toward creating elevated experiences through cannabis with Herb & Board. They also discuss her decade-long success as a salon owner at The Beauty Exchange and reminisce on all the ways Skye's family has been featured in Lehigh Valley Style over the years. Read Skye's Ask the Expert in the October edition of Lehigh Valley Style here. Follow along with Herb & Board on Instagram.

In this episode, Amy Oselkin, author of The Story Behind the Poem, joins Kristen to chat about her September feature in Lehigh Valley Style magazine. They talk about Amy's writing process, how she decided to self-publish, the response from readers and more. They also discuss her journey to becoming a QVC on-air guest host, including her career as Senior Lifestyle Editor at In Touch Weekly.  Read her feature in the September edition of Lehigh Valley Style here. Follow along with Amy on Instagram, check out her website and purchase her book here.

In this episode, legendary celebrity stylist Kate Young joins Kristen to chat about her August feature in Lehigh Valley Style magazine. They talk about Kate's childhood in Easton, her time at Lafayette College, working at Vogue, her journey to becoming one of the most renowned celebrity stylists, running a drama-free workplace, her home life, daily habits and much more. See her feature in the August edition of Lehigh Valley Style here. Follow along with Kate on Instagram and shop her Monica Vinader collaboration here.

In this episode, Jackie Rueda, owner of Easton-based cafe and juice bar Green Vida Co., joins Kristen to talk all things juice cleansing. Jackie shared her insight and advice in the April edition of Lehigh Valley Style magazine, and this conversation dives even deeper into Jackie's personal journey that led to her real-food-focused approach.  Read her advice featured in Lehigh Valley Style's April edition here.  Learn more about Green Vida Co. here and follow along on Instagram and Facebook. 

In this episode, Shoshana Gosselin, principal designer of Allentown-based interior design agency Love Your Room, joins Kristen to talk about her project featured in the March edition of Lehigh Valley Style magazine. Shoshana also shares the journey that led to her career in interior design, she gives listeners the behind-the-scenes of her work, and discusses how she's found a balance between spending time "on" her business versus "in" her business.   See the Love Your Room projects featured in Lehigh Valley Style's March edition here.  Learn more about Love Your Room here and follow along on Instagram and Facebook. 

In this episode, Hagai Feiner, president of the Easton-based boutique real estate company Platform Five, joins Kristen to talk about his secrets to success, how he's doing things differently and prioritizing tenants, putting the community first, the challenges he's faced along the way, coworking at his 915 Northampton Street office and so much more. Read Lehigh Valley Style's article on Hagai in the February edition here. Enter to win one free month of community coworking access to Platform Five in Easton here. Learn more about Platform Five here and follow along on Instagram and Facebook.

Lehigh Valley Style's Corporate Marketing & Events Manager Jen Fronheiser joins Kristen on the podcast for a special bonus episode discussing the upcoming Live Well event. She shares what to expect at this day of beauty and balance, from fitness sessions and wellness demos to pop-up shops, food items being served, what to wear and beyond. She also offers a special promo code for listeners to use when purchasing tickets. To learn more about the event and to purchase tickets click here. Mark your calendar for Sunday, February 5 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at The Club at Twin Lakes in Allentown.

Happiness coach Jamie Watkins talks choosing happiness versus pursuing it. She offers insight on actively showing appreciation for the things that we're grateful for, achieving lifestyle success, ridding the pressure of "new year, new me,” and so much more. Head to Jamie's website here, follow her on Instagram here, watch her talk show here and order the My Peace of Happy book here. Find her January 2023 editorial inclusion in Lehigh Valley Style magazine here.

Thanks so much for listening to season one of The LV Edit! We can't wait to return in 2023 with all new episodes. Tell us your favorite conversations and what you'd like to hear more of in the new year by emailing editor@lehighvalleystyle.com. Follow @lvstylekristen on Instagram for updates on season two. Until then, we wish you a very happy holiday season ahead!

Lehigh Valley Style food writer Carrie Havranek joins Kristen on the podcast in honor of the November edition's annual Restaurant Awards. They discuss this year's feature, Carrie's monthly Inside Dish column, her journalism career and her "unicorn skills" as a freelance writer. Check out this year's reader-voted Restaurant Award winners in Lehigh Valley Style's November food & drink edition, and follow along with Carrie on Instagram here. Learn more about her book, Tasting Pennsylvania, here.

Owners of Khanisa's pudding bar, Khanisa and Sean Darby join Kristen on the podcast to chat about their recent move to the Downtown Allentown Market. They reflect on the business's roller-coaster journey, talk about the importance of community and share what's next for Khanisa's (spoiler alert: lots!). Read the latest in Lehigh Valley Style's November food & drink edition, and follow along with Khanisa's on Instagram here.

Founder and owner of 4Real Wellness Company Jennifer L. Orth shares tips for building better whole food habits in the October health and wellness edition of Lehigh Valley Style magazine. In this episode, she talks to Kristen about her approach to holistic wellness, the ways she helps clients live with intention and how mindset is the key to a healthy lifestyle. Follow Jennifer on Instagram here and learn more about 4Real Wellness Company here.

Mandee McEvoy shares her DIY home renovation story in Lehigh Valley Style's September edition. In this episode, she talks to Kristen about the years-long project, explains where she finds inspiration, shares some wisdom she's learned along the way and lets listeners in on her favorite yard sales and events for one-of-a-kind pieces. Follow along with her journey on Instagram here. Read all about her story and see photos of the home here.

Television host, interior designer and DIY maven Evette Rios recently moved to the Lehigh Valley and is featured in Lehigh Valley Style's September edition. She makes regular appearances on the Today show, The Rachael Ray Show and more. In this episode, Evette and Kristen discuss the glamorous title of "lifestyle expert," including what it means, how she feels about it and whether it's as chic as it sounds. Follow along with Evette on Instagram here and find more inspiration on her website.

Founder and CEO of BUBBLE, Jess Young is featured in Lehigh Valley Style's August women's edition. In this episode, Jess talks about the journey to launching what she refers to as "the Etsy of real food," a platform for health companies to ship direct to consumer, after noticing the need for a marketplace for independent, clean foods. Read more about Jess here. Follow along with BUBBLE on Instagram here, Jess here, and her Allentown townhouse renovations here. Hear more from Jess at the pre-event panel discussion at our Women's Networking event. Purchase your tickets here.

Founder and CEO of the fast-casual eatery Toastique, Brianna Keefe is featured in (and on the cover of!) Lehigh Valley Style's August women's edition, as she is a graduate of Allentown's Parkland High School. In this episode, Brianna opens up about the evolution of her career, shares what being included on Forbes' 30 Under 30 list means to her, and updates listeners on the Toastique coming to Bethlehem this fall. Read more about Brianna here and follow along with Toastique on Instagram here. Don't forget to grab tickets to our Women's Networking event, which celebrates the August edition, here.

Voted Best Local Musician by Lehigh Valley Style readers, Kendal Conrad joins Kristen on the podcast to chat about her recent win and her career thus far. She reflects on some of her biggest accomplishments and talks about her dreams for the future. Tune in to hear what to expect from her at our Best Of Party on Thursday, July 21. Read about Kendal's Style win here, follow her on Instagram here, and grab tickets to see her perform at our Best of the Lehigh Valley Party here.

Style Marketing & Events Manager Kelli Hertzog joins Kristen on the podcast to chat about the magazine's Best of the Lehigh Valley celebration. She shares how the contest and the event have evolved over the years and dishes on what to expect at this year's party on Thursday, July 21. Kelli even gives listeners an exclusive discount code to use when purchasing tickets. Check out this year's winners here, learn more about the event here and grab your tickets here. Follow Kelli on Instagram here.

Founder and CEO of Wandra Cain Interiors, Wandra Cain joins Kristen on the podcast to discuss the power of color (specifically, the color yellow!). She also talks about her entrepreneurial journey, the advice she got from her great-grandmother, and her interior design advice for wellness. Wandra is featured in the June edition of Lehigh Valley Style. Follow Wandra on Instagram here, and learn more about her work here.

Author of The Cool Girl's Guide to the FODMAP Diet, Dr. Kristen Bentson, DC, MS, IFMCP, has become known as The FODMAP Doctor. She focuses on a gut-centered, functional medicine approach, practicing out of the Bethlehem Medical Arts Building. In this episode, she talks about her own health journey and she shares advice as well as helpful tools for making wellness a lifestyle. Bentson is featured in the June edition of Lehigh Valley Style, which is on local newsstands now and can be read digitally here. Follow Dr. Kristen Bentson Instagram here and here; and learn more about her practice here.

Pam Deller has been at Lehigh Valley Style for more than 20 years. In this episode, she shares how she went from being a commission-only sales rep to the magazine's publisher. Pam takes listeners back in time to the launch of our Style Scene events section, the debut of the first-ever Insider happy hour and how the publication went from bi-monthly to monthly as well as the importance and continued relevance of delivering a great a local publication. She also shares her approach to work-life balance and talks "putting the bar in the elevator." Find our latest edition on Valley newsstands now or read it digitally here.

Lehigh Valley native Rachel DiCarlo is the vice president of public relations for American Eagle and Aerie. She and her husband, Franco, recently opened their much-anticipated restaurant, the PA House, in Hellertown, and they split their time between Saucon Valley and New York City. Read more about their story in the current edition of Lehigh Valley Style magazine. Follow Rachel on Instagram here and check out PA House here.

Veronica Moore is the plant therapy advocate behind the Instagram account Brown Skin Plant Mama, creator of the budding nonprofit Plant Therapy for Kids, co-host of The Plant Wine Down podcast and she operates The Taste Smokers, a Chicago-style barbecue restaurant in Southside Bethlehem, with her husband Q. The Taste Smokers restaurant is highlighted in Lehigh Valley Style's current April edition of the magazine. In this episode, Kristen and Veronica talk about all of this and more, including her advice for facing your F.E.A.R. and how she serves as an advocate for her community.

Cindy Rizzolino joins Kristen on the podcast to chat about her passion project: Penn Picnics. Cindy's tips and tricks for luxury picnicking are featured in Lehigh Valley Style's April 2022 edition, and the two take listeners behind the scenes on that photoshoot. Follow Penn Picnics on Instagram here and learn more about this local offering here.

Style photographer Marco Calderon joins Kristen on the podcast! He opens up about coming to the United States 13 years ago and shares his experience with The Literacy Center, the organization that actually ended up introducing him to the magazine. Kristen and Marco take listeners behind the scenes of the latest March edition and reminisce on some of the fun they've had together over the years. Check out our 2018 feature on The Literacy Center here and find our latest piece on the Townley House Boutique Hotel here. Follow Marco on Instagram here and check out more of his work here.

In this episode, Christe Konopitski joins Kristen to talk about her love of fashion, incorporating color into one's wardrobe, the way she approaches influencing and paid partnerships, how she "fell into fundraising" and built a career as a nonprofit professional and so much more. Find Christe featured in the March 2022 edition of Lehigh Valley Style magazine. Follow her on Instagram here and check out her blog here.

In this episode, Yvette Nathalie Brown, owner of Tshikovi Tea House, joins Kristen to talk about herbalism, how her brand celebrates Black women, cultivating safe, beautiful spaces and her advice for aspiring entrepreneurs. Learn more about Tshikovi Tea House in the March 2022 edition of Lehigh Valley Style magazine. To enter our giveaway, click here. Follow Yvette's store on Instagram here and check out her upcoming web series here.

Lehigh Valley Style editor-in-chief Kristen Wagner hops on the podcast for a fun Q&A episode answering all of your questions about her work at the magazine. If you're interested in hearing more episodes like this one, be sure to let her know! Follow along at @lvstylekristen on Instagram to submit your questions.

Andrew Tomasino joins Kristen on the podcast to talk about Lehigh Valley Style's Influential Men of the Year photoshoot and how it came together. They also take a trip down celebrity memory lane and reminisce on all of the fun behind-the-scenes moments. Follow Andrew at @t.omasino on Instagram and learn more about his journey here.

In this episode, Kristen talks to newlyweds Sage and Abigail Karam. Sage is a professional race car driver, who was featured on the cover of Lehigh Valley Style back in 2016. He married his wife Abby in July 2021 and they are one of the weddings featured in the January 2022 edition of the magazine. They talk all about their love story—how they met, how Sage proposed, what the wedding planning process looked like, and they take listeners inside their dream day. The couple even shares the story behind Sage's famous black eye the night before their wedding. They talk married life so far, discuss their favorite date-night spots in the Lehigh Valley and so much more. Follow Sage, Abby and their three pups on Instagram, and find all of their wedding details here.

Alison Conklin joins the podcast to chat about her career as a wedding photographer, what it's like shooting for Lehigh Valley Style Weddings, she shares her advice for couples struggling to choose a photographer for their big day, and so much more. Follow Alison at @alisonconklin on Instagram and check out her website here.

The LV Edit is a podcast by the editor-in-chief of Lehigh Valley Style magazine. Launching January 2022, Kristen Wagner will take listeners behind the scenes at the magazine, share conversations with colleagues and contributors and celebrate life in the Lehigh Valley.