A Line Stories
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.
- Update frequency
- every 9 days
- Average duration
- 41 minutes
- Episodes
- 96
- Years Active
- 2022 - 2025
99. Courage, Creativity, and Resilience with Carole Dufresne
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 …
98. Stepping into Your Feminine: The Art of Receiving in Love
In this deeply personal solo episode, Karmen explores the transformative journey of embracing her feminine energy. She shares her experience of living in her masculine for years, revealing how this s…
97. A Line in Paris: Building Bonds Through Shared Journeys with Julie Denkers-Bishop
In this episode, Karmen sits down with Julie Denkers-Bishop, who joined this year's A Line Adventure to Paris. From their magical meeting in-store to an absolutely serendipitous Paris trip, Karmen an…
96. This is How They Learn: Parenting Teens with Deanna Combs
Karmen and her bestie Deanna Combs are both mothers navigating the complexities of parenting teenagers. Today, they share their experiences, insights, and challenges. They discuss the delicate balanc…
95. Harmonizing Life and Medicine: Lessons from an Oncologist with Maria Borrero
In today’s episode, Karmen sits down with Dr. Maria Borrero, an oncologist with a transformative approach to cancer care. Maria delves deep into how her Colombian heritage influences her treatment st…
94. Freedom on Two Wheels: The Bluejay E-Bike Story with Jen Bogan
Today Karmen chats with Jen Bogan, founder of Bluejay Electric Bikes. Jen discusses her journey from working in fashion and beauty marketing to creating stylish and functional e-bikes. Both Karmen an…
93. The Most Fabulous Third Act with Jill Rawstorne
Jill Rawstorne embodies grace, curiosity, and a fierce sense of relevance. A stylist at A Line's Salt Lake City location, she joins the show to share her inspiring journey from a traditional upbringi…
92. Rediscovering Self Through Style with Channing Olch
Channing Olch has done it all, but even she felt lost in her identity as a mother. A Line helped her rediscover her voice and confidence. In this episode, Karmen and Channing dive in on the importanc…
91. Breaking Boundaries in Boutique Business with Britni Jensen
Today Karmen welcomes Britni Jensen, the CEO and founder of Inspyre Boutique, April and West, and Wild West Baby Co. They discuss the power of collaboration among women entrepreneurs, the journey of …
90. Styling Confidence & Fashioning a New Path with Abby Stultz
This week, Abby shares her transformative journey from being a dietitian to becoming a stylist at A Line. She discusses the challenges of body image, the importance of self-expression through fashion…
89. PVolve: Redefining Fitness with Kirstin Keohane and Ashley Dechant Jones
Today Karmen sits down with sisters Kirstin and Ashley, franchise owners of PVolve, a fitness method focused on functional movement and longevity. They share their personal journeys of transformation…
88. Innovation in the Kitchen and Beyond with Sydney and Brian De Souza from The Regular
Today Karmen delves into the inspiring story of the entrepreneurial duo behind one of Denver's best restaurants, The Regular. Sydney and Brian's love story began in a New York City kitchen, and their…
87. Just Start and Don't Give Up with Shana Colbin
Karmen and Shana Colbin, founder and owner of Denver's beloved Kismet boutique, serendipitously met on a flight and immediately connected. Shana shares her journey from growing up in New York City, m…
86. Living with Margin: Peace in Organization with Jennifer Martin @Reset_Your_Nest
To ring in 2025 Karmen sits down with Jennifer Martin, owner and founder of Reset Your Nest, to dive into the transformative impact of home organization. Jen shares insights into how organizing our p…
85. A Line in Africa: The Magic of the Mara with Becky Stevens
This week, Karmen and fellow safari traveler Becky Stevens reflect on this year's A Line Adventures safari trip across Kenya's Mara. Karmen shares how the journey allowed her to connect with her soft…
84. Inside Citizens of Humanity: Exploring Design and Sustainability with Marianne McDonald
In this episode, Karmen sits down with a very special guest: Marianne McDonald, the creative director of Citizens of Humanity. They discuss the iconic status of the brand, its innovative approach to …
83. Ballet and Boutique with Olivia Miller
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 war…
82. From Hollywood Trainer to A Line Stylist with Debbie Siebers
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 …
81. Fall Trends & Behind the Scenes of the Buy with Emily Smith and Jack Savoie
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…
80. A Line in Salt Lake City with Brandon Charles Barker and Kelly Harrison
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 …