We are continuing our series of being joined by contributors from Issue IX of MORE which centers around identity and what it means to each of us. Maria Berglund of InKind Boxes and Lissa Prudencio of Wealth for Women of Color, both featured in Issue IX: Identity's piece "Women Setting the Table", give us insight into this piece and the meaningful work they do everyday. This feature is our inaugural recognition of Women Setting the Table. After we launched our Save a Seat Campaign, these women came to mind as we realized it was Time to Set the Table. Our Save a Seat Campaign is a way for our community to invest in MORE as an individual rather than only having our business-to-business partnerships as options. This recognition features women we see in the community creating pathways and opportunities for those looking for a seat at the tables in their communities. They are creating spaces and welcoming others to join them. Social impact is often an afterthought in a world where ‘hustle’ culture and ‘get-rich-quick’ business are common. These women are dedicated to enriching their communities through their businesses and helping others bloom. From postpartum gift boxes to financial independence, these women are setting the table–not only for themselves but for women everywhere. Meet our guests: Lissa Prudencio is a Los Angeles-based personal finance expert, podcast host, panel speaker, and accredited financial counselor on a mission to make wealth-building more accessible to historically marginalized groups. She is the founder of Wealth for Women of Color and offers financial coaching, education programs, and content creation. Maria Berglund is a Canadian mom of three wonderful boys, who has lived in Oregon since 2013. Her work as the founder of In Kind Boxes has been featured both on Good Morning America and in Entrepreneur Magazine. We are thrilled to have you joining us today. If you haven’t yet, follow this podcast and share it with a friend. It’s always MORE fun to Seek MORE in good company. If you enjoy this interview, make sure to join us on Patreon where we dig deeper with our interviewees and you can help support our mission of Making Opportunities Reachable for Everyone. Order your copy of Issue IX Identity today, and Let's Talk MORE on Monday. Read the article featuring these women here: https://www.moremagazine.org/post/women-setting-the-table Special thanks to ⁠Tactive⁠, ⁠Stickel Financial Services⁠, and ⁠Aubry Miller Photography⁠ for partnering with us to create accessible content.

Maria Berglund and Lissa Prudencio Dig Deeper into how we can pave the way for women in our own sectors to join us in doing meaningful work for our communities and beyond. They discuss ways to Save a Seat for others to join and engage in their own communities and why this is so important. Find the full interview here: https://www.patreon.com/MOREMagazine Meet our guests: Lissa Prudencio is a Los Angeles-based personal finance expert, podcast host, panel speaker, and accredited financial counselor on a mission to make wealth-building more accessible to historically marginalized groups. She is the founder of Wealth for Women of Color and offers financial coaching, education programs, and content creation. Maria Berglund is a Canadian mom of three wonderful boys, who has lived in Oregon since 2013. Her work as the founder of In Kind Boxes has been featured both on Good Morning America and in Entrepreneur Magazine. Here at MORE, we work to Make Opportunities Reachable for Everyone and if you'd like to join us, make sure to check out our website or shoot us a message on socials. As always, thanks for listening.

Crystal Vann Wallstom rejoins us to walk through making your home an easy RSVP for everyone and anyone this holiday season. Following our Founder to Founder interview, she Digs Deeper with Arianna to share what her holiday preparation looks like so that she can truly be the host with the most for all. About our guest: Crystal Vann Wallstrom is the founder of Swizzle Market, a dynamic retail and community hub located at Jefferson Pointe in Fort Wayne. Combining an alcohol-free bottle shop, café, and marketplace, Swizzle serves as an incubator for over 20 local makers, artists, and entrepreneurs, offering them opportunities to grow their businesses. Crystal’s vision for Swizzle stems from her passion for fostering creativity, healthy living, and mindful consumption, making the market a welcoming destination for unique shopping and social experiences. Before launching Swizzle, Crystal served as Managing Director of Innovation for Electric Works, a multimillion-dollar redevelopment project in Fort Wayne. She crafted strategic partnerships and programs that revitalized the historic campus, bringing national attention, investment, and entrepreneurial energy to the region. A transplant from San Francisco with a background in branding and venture development, Crystal brings decades of experience in building bold ideas that create meaningful impact. Her work reflects her commitment to building communities and supporting the growth of small businesses. Head to our Patreon to watch the full interview: https://www.patreon.com/MOREMagazine

In our Founder to Founder series, we spend time with female founders in a variety of industries to learn their why, what they’re building, and how they’re creating spaces for others through their work. My name is Arianna Cruz, and I’m the owner of MORE. Here we work to Make Opportunities Reachable for Everyone by curating content to education, inspire, and call you to action. Your action might look different compared to your friend’s, and that’s okay. We want to meet you where you are and start a conversation. Together, we are finding brilliant ways to Make Opportunities Reachable for Everyone. Before we get into it, let’s meet our guest. Crystal Vann Wallstrom is the founder of Swizzle Market, a dynamic retail and community hub located at Jefferson Pointe in Fort Wayne. Combining an alcohol-free bottle shop, café, and marketplace, Swizzle serves as an incubator for over 20 local makers, artists, and entrepreneurs, offering them opportunities to grow their businesses. Crystal’s vision for Swizzle stems from her passion for fostering creativity, healthy living, and mindful consumption, making the market a welcoming destination for unique shopping and social experiences. Before launching Swizzle, Crystal served as Managing Director of Innovation for Electric Works, a multimillion-dollar redevelopment project in Fort Wayne. She crafted strategic partnerships and programs that revitalized the historic campus, bringing national attention, investment, and entrepreneurial energy to the region. A transplant from San Francisco with a background in branding and venture development, Crystal brings decades of experience in building bold ideas that create meaningful impact. Her work reflects her commitment to building communities and supporting the growth of small businesses. I’m thrilled to have you joining us today. If you haven’t yet, be sure to follow this podcast and share it with a friend. It’s always MORE fun to Seek MORE in good company. With that, Let’s Talk MORE on Monday. Special thanks to Indiana University Kelley School of Business for working with us to feature female founders in this series. Learn more here: https://kelley.indianapolis.iu.edu/index.html

Issue IX is centered around identity and how it impacts our lives in big and small ways. The team behind Taking Control of the Next Chapter in Issue IX: Identity discusses how to promote conversations around menopause so anyone going through it feels more informed, less alone, and as empowered as possible. They talk about the unexpected, the ups and downs, and the hidden joys of this natural process. To view the full interview, head to https://www.patreon.com/MOREMagazine

Chloe is joined by the team that created Taking Control of the Next Chapter, a piece featured in Issue IX: Identity of MORE. Marlee, Danielle, Teresa, and Bette discuss what it was like combining their creative powers to pull this together and how important it is to start dialogues about menopause. They also shared the creative vision for the photoshoot that accompanies this piece. Roughly half of the population experiences the effects of menopause, and the more conversations we have about what it means, the more people will feel comfortable with the changes they go through. If you enjoyed this episode, please make sure to support us on Patreon. If you Save a Seat with MORE, you get access to exclusive content as well as supporting our mission of Making Opportunities Reachable for Everyone. We work to educate, inspire, and call people to action. You can also find us on Instagram, Facebook, Youtube, Pinterest, and LinkedIn. Make sure to order your copy of Issue IX Identity, and Let's Talk MORE on Monday. Thanks for listening. Special thanks to ⁠Tactive⁠, ⁠Stickel Financial Services⁠, and ⁠Aubry Miller Photography⁠ for partnering with us to create accessible content. Order your copy now: https://www.moremagazine.org/product-page/issue-ix Read the full article: https://www.moremagazine.org/post/taking-control-of-the-next-chapter

Thank you for joining MORE as we Save a Seat with you and Dig Deeper with our incredible contributors. Issue IX is centered around identity and how it impacts our lives in big and small ways. Rachel Bromberg contributed a piece to Issue IX about her thesis runway show and her brand Authenticity Projects, as well as how her Generation Z perspective gives new life to the world of modeling. Meet our guest: Rachel Bromberg is the CEO, Founder, and Creative Director of Authenticity Projects, a Philadelphia-based model and media startup committed to empowering individuals of all genders and cultural backgrounds by reshaping mainstream fashion. Under her leadership, the company focuses on creating inclusive spaces where diversity and authenticity are celebrated. A 2023 graduate of Temple University with both undergraduate and Master’s degrees in Media Studies and Production, Rachel gained extensive experience in creative direction, broadcast production, and content creation. I’m thrilled to have you joining us today. If you haven’t yet, be sure to follow this podcast and share it with a friend. You can find us on Instagram, Facebook, Youtube, Linkedin, and Pinterest. Wherever we are, we welcome you to join us. It’s always MORE fun to Seek MORE in good company. Make sure to snag a copy of Issue IX: Identity and thank you as always for listening. Order your copy here: https://www.moremagazine.org/shop Full interview here: https://www.patreon.com/MOREMagazine

Podcast host Chloe is joined by Rachel Bromberg as she discusses her piece Navigating Anxiety and Identity: A Gen Z Perspective on Fashion and Community and her journey both as a model and behind the scenes in the fashion world. Rachel also lays out her journey through getting an education in media and video production, the thesis for her runway show focusing around how other people's view of her is not her responsibility, and building her brand Authenticity Projects. Meet our guest: Rachel Bromberg is the CEO, Founder, and Creative Director of Authenticity Projects, a Philadelphia-based model and media startup committed to empowering individuals of all genders and cultural backgrounds by reshaping mainstream fashion. Under her leadership, the company focuses on creating inclusive spaces where diversity and authenticity are celebrated. A 2023 graduate of Temple University with both undergraduate and Master’s degrees in Media Studies and Production, Rachel gained extensive experience in creative direction, broadcast production, and content creation. If you enjoy this interview, make sure to join us on Patreon where we dig deeper with our interviewees and you can help support our mission of Making Opportunities Reachable for Everyone. You can also find us on Instagram, Facebook, Youtube, Pinterest, and LinkedIn. Make sure to order your copy of Issue IX Identity, and Let's Talk MORE on Monday. Special thanks to ⁠Tactive⁠, ⁠Stickel Financial Services⁠, and ⁠Aubry Miller Photography⁠ for partnering with us to create accessible content.

In our Founder to Founder series, we spend time with female founders in a variety of industries to learn their why, what they’re building, and how they’re creating spaces for others through their work. Today, Arianna hosts Nicole Kearney of Sip & Share Wines. She met Nicole after she spoke on a panel during a Women in Business Retreat as she shared what entrepreneurship looked like — getting into what it’s like to have a partner in life while pursuing a dream. We are thrilled to be sharing space with her on this Founder to Founder. Here we work to Make Opportunities Reachable for Everyone by curating content to education, inspire, and call you to action. Your action might look different compared to your friend’s, and that’s okay. We want to meet you where you are and start a conversation. Together, we are finding brilliant ways to Make Opportunities Reachable for Everyone. Meet our guest: Nicole Kearney, MFA, WSET2 is Founder/CEO + Head Winemaker of Sip & Share Wines, the only vegan and first Black woman owned winery in Indiana. She’s been in the wine industry for over 12 years with a 20+ year background in entrepreneurship and community engagement. Nicole is among the .01% of Black women winemakers and Sip & Share Wines is part of 1% of Black wineries in the United States. She was named a 40 of 40 Black Tastemakers and two time recipient of Black Innovators on the Rise award. Sip & Share Wines was the 2020 Indiana Pacers KeyBank Small Business of the Year and has been featured in Forbes, Essence, Ebony, Oprah, Martha Stewart and VegNews Magazines. Nicole's passion for community stems from her past work in community development and a Professor, teaching adult learners. Sip & Share Wines are available at select retailers in five states and sipandsharewines.com. You can also find us @sipandsharewines on Instagram, Facebook, Tik Tok and LinkedIn. If you enjoy this interview, join us in Saving a Seat on Patreon where we Dig Deeper with Nicole Kearney. I’m thrilled to have you joining us today. If you haven’t yet, be sure to follow this podcast and share it with a friend. You can find us on Instagram, Facebook, Youtube, Linkedin, and Pinterest. Wherever we are, we welcome you to join us. It’s always MORE fun to Seek MORE in good company. Make sure to snag a copy of Issue IX: Identity and thank you as always for listening. Thank you to Indiana University Kelley School of Business Indianapolis for partnering with us to create accessible content.