KC By Sari
This is the podcast for KC natives, transplants, and anyone interested in the spirit of the City of Fountains. Sari is a KC lifer, and shares her passion for Kansas City with you every Thursday. She pulls back the curtain on the businesses, leaders, and personalities that make this a thriving Midwestern community.
Episodes
Thursday Dec 07, 2023
Thursday Dec 07, 2023
In this episode, Sari talks to Leanna, owner of Mazzeffe's, a custom apparel company helping turn logos into wearable pieces. Leanna's interest in heat pressing and screen printing started when she was in high school. Having a dad with a heat press at home, Leanna saw a business opportunity to make some extra cash by jumping on the monogram trend and selling clothes to her peers. Fast forward 10 years later, Leanna has her own LLC and operates Mazzeffe's on top of her full time marketing job.
To contact Mazzeffe's and get a pricing inquiry, visit their website https://www.mazzeffes.com/ or follow on Instagram at @mazzeffes.
For more Kansas City content, follow Sari at @kcbysari on Instagram and TikTok.
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Thursday Nov 30, 2023
Thursday Nov 30, 2023
In this episode, Sari talks to Emily, owner of Circadian Intimates. Emily worked as a bra fitting expert at a Kansas City lingerie boutique for over 10 years. In 2022, she decided to start her own business and help empower women through a good fitting bra. It doesn’t matter your age, size, phase of life, or past bra experiences – we all have an innate desire to feel strong while simultaneously supported – physically, mentally, and emotionally.
Circadian Intimates in located in Prairie Village. You can also visit their website https://circadianintimates.com/ or follow on Instagram at @circadianintimates.
For more Kansas City content, follow Sari at @kcbysari on Instagram and TikTok.
Thursday Nov 16, 2023
Thursday Nov 16, 2023
In this episode, Sari talks to Alyssa from Little Fixations. Alyssa started her photography journey in 2015, snapping product photos for a dear friend. Since then, she's met incredible people who have trusted her to take their wedding photos, food images for their restaurants, and style shoots for local businesses. Alyssa shares what it's like working a full time job and running her photography business at the same time.
Alyssa's prints can be found at http://www.littlefixations.com/ or on her Instagram, @littlefixations.
For more Kansas City content, follow Sari at @kcbysari on Instagram and TikTok.
Thursday Nov 09, 2023
Thursday Nov 09, 2023
In this episode, Sari talks to Food & Drink Editor at The Pitch, Sarah Sipple. Sarah writes about the new and exciting happenings around the city as well as a column called “KC Sipps.” She shares the key elements she’s looking for while reviewing a local business, and what some of her favorite spots are in KC. Sarah’s passion for the city is contagious through her writing.
To read Sarah’s articles, go to https://www.thepitchkc.com/author/sarah-sipple/ or find a printed copy of The Pitch. You can follow Sarah on Instagram at @sarahsipple and TikTok @Sarah.sipple.
For more Kansas City content you can follow Sari at @kcbysari on Instagram and TikTok.
Thursday Nov 02, 2023
Thursday Nov 02, 2023
Your favorite podcast is back with a new name, logo and schedule! KC by Sari is still bringing you stories from businesses and entrepreneurs about life in Kansas City.
In this episode, Sari chats with Madison from Luxury Brow Co located in the Crossroads. Luxury Brow Co makes women feel empowered through brow shaping, esthetic care and permanent makeup. Madison's passion is serving women in our community through esthetics. From the moment you sit in her chair, the goal is to make you feel seen, heard, and celebrated for who you are.
She's been a (dually) licensed Esthetician for over 5 years! Madison offers services including Hydrafacials, Lash Lifting + Tinting, Henna Brow Tinting + Shaping, Dermaplaning and more!
Book your appointment now at https://luxurybrowco.com/ and follow on Instagram at @luxurybrowkc or on Facebook at Luxury Brow KC.
Follow host Sari on Instagram at @kcbysari.
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Wednesday Aug 09, 2023
Wednesday Aug 09, 2023
Katie Anne Mach, local blogger and influencer, started her blog as a creative outlet while working at a digital agency. Now, her social media is used to spread positivity and lifestyle inspiration. She talks to Sari about the balance of being authentic to her followers but protecting her family’s privacy.
You can stay in touch with Katie through her blog https://www.katieannemach.com or follower her on Instagram at @katieannemach. Katie posts about her journey as a new mom, fashion, fitness and so much more!
Music by Victoria Ball
Logo designed by Alex Cohn
Hosted by Sari Lowenstein, @kcbysari
Wednesday Aug 02, 2023
Wednesday Aug 02, 2023
Pennway Point is the newest development in the Crossroads. This project is utilizing and repurposing unused buildings to turn this six-acre plot into a multi-faceted entertainment district. Erik from Dream Design Develop, one of the development companies involved in Pennway Point, talks about some of the local businesses planning to move into the space.
3D Development focuses on the rehabilitation of old buildings in Kansas City to maintain the city’s history with a focus on the future. You can learn more about 3D Development and the projects they are currently working on at https://www.dream-design-develop.com. For more news on Pennway Point, you can visit https://fox4kc.com/business/pennway-point-in-kansas-city-announces-first-tenants-for-2024-planned-opening/ or https://www.kshb.com/news/local-news/developers-release-details-renderings-for-kansas-citys-pennway-point.
Music by Victoria Ball
Logo designed by Alex Cohn
Hosted by Sari Lowenstein, @kcbysari
Wednesday Jul 26, 2023
Wednesday Jul 26, 2023
Before visiting a new restaurant, do you read reviews? After visiting a restaurant or business, do you leave your own review? These reviews have a big impact on businesses in our community. Sarah, Community Manager for Yelp KC, has seen firsthand the influence reviews can have on a business. Sarah talks to Sari about her passion for Kansas City and why she loves the Yelp community.
Visit https://www.yelp.com/elite/kansas_city to learn more about the Yelp Elite Squad in Kansas City. Follow Yelp on Instagram at @yelpkc to keep up with the latest business openings. Next time you visit a business, take a couple of minutes to hop on Yelp and leave them a review.
Music by Victoria Ball
Logo designed by Alex Cohn
You can follow Sari on Instagram at @kcbysari
Wednesday Jul 19, 2023
Wednesday Jul 19, 2023
Kate Cosentino’s appearance on national TV was a career highlight. She was on NBC’s The Voice Season 23, part of Team Niall. She talks to Sari about the process of auditioning for the show and the opportunities that followed.
Kate partnered with Charlie Hustle to create a limited-edition KC Heart t-shirt, benefiting Art As Mentorship. As a KC native, Kate says this was the collaboration of a lifetime! She is currently working on a new song release set to come out in late July. You can find her music on Apple, Spotify, Amazon Music and follow her on Instagram at @katemcosentino for release details.
Music by Victoria Ball
Logo designed by Alex Cohn
You can follow Sari on Instagram at @kcbysari
Thursday Jul 13, 2023
Thursday Jul 13, 2023
The beauty of fashion is that it brings people together from eclectic backgrounds and different artistic mediums to inspire others. Kansas City Fashion Week has been bringing together local, national and international designers for two runway shows a year in the Summer and Fall seasons. Teisha Barber was recently named the new owner and President of Kansas City Fashion Week. She talks to Sari about the process of selecting designers for the shows, as well as the opportunities for creatives to get involved.
Kansas City Fashion Weekend is between July 21-23. This weekend is filled with opportunities to get involved and get inspired. Fall Fashion week is being held from September 16-23. You can purchase tickets for the runway shows online at https://kcfashionweek.com. For more information, follow Kansas City Fashion Week on Instagram at @kc_fashionweek.
Music by Victoria Ball
Logo designed by Alex Cohn
You can follow Sari on Instagram at @kcbysari
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