Meet one of our Salt Lake City Stylists, Olivia! In this conversation, Olivia shares her personal style journey, the evolution of her fashion inspiration, and the importance of curating a working wardrobe. To Olivia, A Line is no judgment zone and she wants clients to feel comfortable and confident in their choices. Growing up as an artsy kid in the Midwest, Olivia never quite fit in and that's what makes a community like A Line so special. Her life's purpose is helping others, but Taylor Swift is also pretty high on the list!

Connect with Olivia:
IG: @olivia_alineboutique

Connect with Karmen and A Line:
aline-online.com
IG: @alinestoriespodcast
@alineboutique
@karmenberentsen
YouTube: A Line Boutique
TikTok: @a_line_boutique
Check out Karmen's memoir Learning to Fly, here.

https://www.amazon.com/Learning-Fly-Memoir-Karmen-Berentsen/dp/1735235008

Introducing Cherry Creek's newest stylist, Debbie Siebers! Karmen and Debbie dive into Debbie's incredible journey from a small-town girl in Wisconsin to becoming a celebrity personal trainer in Los Angeles and eventually a fitness celebrity in her own right. Debbie shares her experiences training high-profile clients, overcoming personal challenges , and the pivotal moments that led her to her to where she is now. In a new chapter of life at 64, Debbie applies her wealth of experience to styling. Her story is a testament to resilience, continual growth, and the impact of manifesting one's purpose.

Connect with Debbie:
IG: @debbiesiebers
@debbie_alineboutique

Connect with Karmen and A Line:
aline-online.com
IG: @alinestoriespodcast
@alineboutique
@karmenberentsen
YouTube: A Line Boutique
TikTok: @a_line_boutique
Check out Karmen's memoir Learning to Fly, here.

https://www.amazon.com/Learning-Fly-Memoir-Karmen-Berentsen/dp/1735235008

This week Karmen sits down with Emily and Jack to go behind the scenes on buying for A Line in Paris and New York and go all in on fall trends. Buyers as well as stylists, the duo travels to New York and Paris several times a year to select the best pieces for the store each season. They A Line buy is truly selected not only for quality and style but to match the needs of A Line clients. This rigorous process includes navigating multiple showrooms across the city and disappointments like unexpected product eliminations by designers, but above all the team is committed to bringing exclusive and thoughtfully curated collections to the store. And just so you know, lace, chocolate brown, and sweater dresses are in this season!

Connect with Emily:
IG: @emily_alineboutique

Connect with Jack:
IG: @thesavoiedaily

Connect with Karmen and A Line:
aline-online.com
IG: @alinestoriespodcast
@alineboutique
@karmenberentsen
YouTube: A Line Boutique
TikTok: @a_line_boutique
Check out Karmen's memoir Learning to Fly, here.

https://www.amazon.com/Learning-Fly-Memoir-Karmen-Berentsen/dp/1735235008

This week Karmen sits down with a few familiar faces! COO Brandon Charles Barker and CFO Kelly Harrison are back on the podcast to dive into the long-awaited opening of A Line's new location in Salt Lake City, Utah. Opening this store has been a wild ride, and we're so excited that our SLC spot is finally here!

See you at our L'AGENCE trunk show this week on August 22nd and our grand opening party on the 24th!

Connect with Karmen and A Line:
aline-online.com
IG: @alinestoriespodcast
@alineboutique
@karmenberentsen
YouTube: A Line Boutique
TikTok: @a_line_boutique
Check out Karmen's memoir Learning to Fly, here.

https://www.amazon.com/Learning-Fly-Memoir-Karmen-Berentsen/dp/1735235008

Today Karmen chats with Amanda Parsons, a stylist from A Line's California location in Carlsbad. She opens up about her challenging past year, her recent move to San Diego, the loneliness she has faced, and how it led her to discovering A Line Boutique and with it a new sense of community and purpose. The conversation delves into Amanda's lifelong passion for fashion, her favorite brands, and her role in empowering women through style. She also discusses the importance of building genuine relationships with clients and creating confidence through personalized styling. Amanda's soul's purpose is to remind others that their pasts don't define their futures. You can break the cycle and find your true self; you can always change to become the person you want to be.

Connect with Amanda:
IG: @amanda_alineboutique

Connect with Karmen and A Line:
aline-online.com
IG: @alinestoriespodcast
@alineboutique
@karmenberentsen
YouTube: A Line Boutique
TikTok: @a_line_boutique
Check out Karmen's memoir Learning to Fly, here.

https://www.amazon.com/Learning-Fly-Memoir-Karmen-Berentsen/dp/1735235008

Stephanie Wilcox shares her inspiring journey of reinvention and embracing new opportunities at every stage of life. From the twists and turns of her career in fashion and special events to her work in education and business, Stephanie has constantly challenged herself and stepped out of her comfort zone. She emphasizes the importance of staying mentally and physically active, finding balance, and connecting with others. Stephanie's story serves as a reminder that age is just a number and that it's never too late to pursue your passions and make a difference. In this conversation, Stephanie mentions her current work in helping seniors transition to Medicare the importance education to avoid penalties and high drug costs. The conversation then shifts to the importance of finding a sense of style and being comfortable with oneself. Stephanie and Karmen also highlight the role of creativity in personal expression and the power of inspiring others. They also touch on the challenges of age differences in relationships and the importance of building supportive friendships.

Connect with Stephanie:
stephanie.wilcox@mrmedicare.com

Connect with Karmen and A Line:
aline-online.com
IG: @alinestoriespodcast
@alineboutique
@karmenberentsen
YouTube: A Line Boutique
TikTok: @a_line_boutique
Check out Karmen's memoir Learning to Fly, here.

https://www.amazon.com/Learning-Fly-Memoir-Karmen-Berentsen/dp/1735235008

This week, Karmen interviews A Line stylist Shalene about her personal journey, her love for fashion, and her role as a stylist. Shalene shares her experience of battling and conquering cancer at a young age and how it has shaped her perspective on helping women feel beautiful and confident in their own skin. She discusses her approach to styling clients, her favorite fashion trends, and the joy she finds in styling her own mother. Shalene also emphasizes the importance of creating a welcoming and non-judgmental environment for women to explore their personal style. All women deserve to feel beautiful, regardless of their size, age, or health issues.

Connect with Shalene:
IG: @shalene_alineboutique

Connect with Karmen and A Line:
aline-online.com
IG: @alinestoriespodcast
@alineboutique
@karmenberentsen
YouTube: A Line Boutique
TikTok: @a_line_boutique
Check out Karmen's memoir Learning to Fly, here.

https://www.amazon.com/Learning-Fly-Memoir-Karmen-Berentsen/dp/1735235008

In this conversation, Karmen chats with master coach Megan Thoma about toxic relationships and the process of healing and reclaiming oneself. They discuss falling in love with the potential instead of the person, the impact of childhood experiences on what we seek in relationships, and the importance of self-awareness. Megan shares her 3 R's transformational process: Remembering, Releasing, and Reclaiming. They explore the process by examining the negative and positive characteristics of Karmen's parents and the role they played in her relationship patterns. Megan emphasizes the importance of being true to yourself and refusing to settle for a watered-down version of of you. They also delve into the concept of the Imago, which is the image of love that we carry with us and how it influences our partner choices. Megan also highlights the need for self-awareness and expressing our needs in relationships.

Connect with Megan:
linktr.ee/megan_thoma
IG: @megan_thoma

Connect with Karmen and A Line:
aline-online.com
IG: @alinestoriespodcast
@alineboutique
@karmenberentsen
YouTube: A Line Boutique
TikTok: @a_line_boutique
Check out Karmen's memoir Learning to Fly, here.

https://www.amazon.com/Learning-Fly-Memoir-Karmen-Berentsen/dp/1735235008