Hello, Easton, PA

Ellen Shaughnessy’s Free Bridge Realty

This week Ellen Shaughnessy talks about her 21 years in real estate and 10 years with her own company, Free Bridge Realty. Wondering about the Lehigh Valley's home buying opportunities? Ellen also discusses the current state of the real estate market in our area. This episode may leave you with questions about your own personal real estate journey and you should reach out to Ellen to get those answers.
 
Free Bridge Realty
120 Northampton St, Easton
(610) 250 2552
https://freebridgerealty.com/
freebridgerealty@gmail.com
https://facebook.com/freebridgerealty
https://instagram.com/freebridgerealty 

Susan Kolar: From Barbies to Brides

This week I had the pleasure of getting to know all about Sue Kolar and her business Susan Kolar Couture. With a lifelong interest in making dresses, listen to this episode to find out about her journey in the realm of fashion and how she became a wedding dress specialist with both alterations and dress design. Enjoy!
Susan Kolar Couture
230 Ferry St Suite 102, Easton, PA 18042
(610) 829-1099
https://www.susankolarcouture.com/
https://www.facebook.com/SusanKolarCouture
https://www.pinterest.com/sumariko/

Jan McGinley Brings Death Cafe to Easton

While it may sound like bringing a Death Cafe to Easton is akin to spreading the black plague, in fact it's bringing an opportunity to talk openly about death. Give a listen and learn how Jan McGinley believes that we, as a society, have created a stigma around talking about death and that by talking about it we can both alleviate some of the fear surrounding death and help make dying a more natural part of life. 
Jan McGinley  
janmcginleydoula@gmail.com
Death Cafe https://deathcafe.com/
https://www.facebook.com/groups/894724431608716
https://www.facebook.com/shopgirlchick
 

Bellisima (You’re Beautiful) by Ashley Maria

Ashley Melchionna has thought about getting into fashion since high school. With a few detours (like working her way up into a CFO position for Procomm Systems), she eventually made her way back to it. First as an online only shop, then to a brick and mortar on College Hill, and now with her shop on N. 4th St. Find out more about Ashley and Bellisima in this podcast episode.
 
Bellisima by Ashley Maria
65 N 4th Street, Easton, PA
https://bellisimabyash.com/
orders@bellisimabyash.com
https://www.facebook.com/BellisimabyAshleyMaria/
 

Jeremy Joseph’s Visions of Community

On “Hello, Easton, PA” this week I strayed a little from Easton business owners to someone who has made his mark in Easton by creating programs that build a stronger community. Probably best known for founding and directing BEEB (Big Easy Easton Brass), Jeremy Joseph has and continues to make his mark in Easton. Listen to find out how it all came about.

Les Smith’s Big Papa’s Breakfast Bistro

18 months ago Les Smith fulfilled his dream of opening his own restaurant serving breakfast and lunch. Add to that catering and a food truck and you have an inkling of how busy Les' life is. But wait...there's more... give a listen to find out
1236 Northampton St, Easton, PA 18042
(610) 252-7272
https://www.facebook.com/eatatbigpapaseaston/
 

The True Colors of Jen Whitlock

This was a fun interview with the Queen of the BEEB, Jen Whitlock (you'll get it when you listen in). We talk about her True Colors Center for Creative Therapy practice, her specialty in working with the LGBTQ+ community, particularly transgender individuals, as well as her own creative life. Enjoy!
 
Jen@JenWhitlock.com
973-222-3750
True Colors Center for Creative Therapy
True Colors Creative Activities - Lehigh Valley

Lifestyle Barbershops/Academy and a Vision for the Future

This episode of “Hello, Easton, PA” I talk with Fernando Cardenas, the owner of Lifestyle Barbershops and Barber Academy. Give a listen as we discuss his early barber beginnings, his entrepreneurial drive, and his vision for both his business(es) and his personal life. 
 
Lifestyle Barbershops and Barber Academy
https://www.lifestylebarbershop.com/
(610)-438-1994
Lifestylebarbershop2016@gmail.comhttps://www.facebook.com/Lifestyle-Barbershop-121201764940742/https://www.instagram.com/lifestylebarbershop_/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOXu3AxZMeINtlCm5HnYuFw 

Screaming for Ice Cream/Bank St. Creamery

This year, with the heat of the summer extending through September, it seems appropriate that I get a chance to speak with Brooks Minnick, owner of Bank Street Creamery. Listen to find out what makes Bank Street Creamery unique and how Brooks came to make this ice cream destination his passion. Enjoy!
 
Bank Street Creamery
15 S Bank St, Easton, PA    610-252-5544
http://www.facebook.com/bankstreetcreamery
https://www.instagram.com/bankstreetcreamery/ 

RAVEN Color + Hair Design Studio

This week I had the pleasure of talking with Megan Jenkins, owner of RAVEN Color + Hair Design Studio. We discuss her lifetime love of hair design and how she came to owning her own studio after years of working for others. 
 
RAVEN Color + Hair Design Studio
S 2nd Street, Easton, PA
(610) 330-9003
ravenhairstudio@gmail.com
linktr.ee/ravenineaston
facebook.com/ablackraven
instagram.com/ablackraven/