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A Line Stories

A Line Stories

By: Karmen Berentsen
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Join Karmen Berentsen and A Line Boutique in highlighting the beautiful, unique voices of our community through organic conversation and exploration of our shared human journey. Here, you are at home. We invite you to listen, learn, and join in on the conversation with industry leaders, style icons, the A Line team, and the everyday people who have loved, fumbled, failed, and emerged confident and purposeful through exploration and imagination.

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Episodes
  • 101. Building a Sustainable and Non-Toxic Future with Jaclyn Tracy

    101. Building a Sustainable and Non-Toxic Future with Jaclyn Tracy
    Sep 30 2025

    Today on A Line Stories, Karmen has an enlightening conversation with Jaclyn Tracy, the founder of Sistain. Jaclyn delves into her journey from personal experiences that highlighted the importance of non-toxic, sustainable living to creating an accessible marketplace focused on these values. They discuss actionable steps to make sustainability less overwhelming, emphasizing the progress over perfection and taking things one small step at a time. Jacqueline shares insights on choosing organic and natural products, and both she and Karmen reflect on the liberating journey of surrendering control and embracing a more conscious lifestyle. You don't have to do it all to make mindful choices that contribute to a healthier, more sustainable future!

    Connect with Jaclyn and Sistain:

    thesistain.com

    IG: @sistain

    Pinterest: TheSistain

    Check out the podcast: thesistain.com/pages/the-sistain-podcast
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    41 mins
  • 100. Celebrating 100 Years of Pedro Garcia with Zahara Garcia

    100. Celebrating 100 Years of Pedro Garcia with Zahara Garcia
    Sep 16 2025

    In this special episode, Karmen is joined by Zahara Garcia to celebrate two significant milestones: the 100th episode of the podcast and the 100th anniversary of Pedro Garcia, a family-owned shoemaking company. Zahara shares her journey from working in New York's fashion scene to joining her family's business in Spain, highlighting the importance of tradition, innovation, and the role of women in the industry.


    Shop Pedro Garcia:

    pedrogarcia.com/en-usa

    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
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    37 mins
  • 99. Courage, Creativity, and Resilience with Carole Dufresne

    99. Courage, Creativity, and Resilience with Carole Dufresne
    Sep 2 2025

    This week's guest is A Line shopper Carole Dufresne. Karmen and Carole sit down for an engaging conversation that spans personal growth, resilience, and creativity. Carole opens up about her journey through marriage, divorce, and the challenges of raising six children, sharing how she found empowerment and built a successful spa business against the odds. Together, they delve into the power of fashion the importance of self-compassion, and the transformative impact of embracing one's true self. Tune in for an uplifting conversation that reminds us all of the strength within!


    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
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    33 mins
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