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In this episode, we sit down with Reno-based designer Meranda Crosby, founder of Herstory Bridal and Design and The Shoppe at Hillcrest, to talk about redesigning heirloom wedding dresses, sustainability, and building creative community right here in Northern Nevada.
Meranda shares how her lifelong love of fashion—from designing clothes for her Barbies to studying at the Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising (FIDM) and working in Disneyland’s costuming department—ultimately led her back home to Reno. Through Herstory Bridal and Design, she redesigns wedding gowns passed down through generations, honoring family history while creating modern, one-of-a-kind pieces that reduce textile waste.
We also explore The Shoppe at Hillcrest, Meranda’s community-centered space supporting local artists, makers, and creatives, and how her work weaves together storytelling, sustainability, and a deep commitment to place.
About the Guest
Meranda Crosby is the founder of Herstory Bridal and Design and The Shoppe at Hillcrest in Reno, Nevada. With a background in fashion design and costuming, Meranda specializes in redesigning heirloom wedding gowns into custom bridal pieces that honor history, sustainability, and personal storytelling.
Learn More
Herstory Bridal and Design: https://www.herstorybridalanddesign.com/
The Shoppe at Hillcrest: https://www.hillcrest-reno.com/the-shoppe-at-hillcrest/
Follow Meranda on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/herstorybandd/
14 Dec 2025
Mid-Atlantic Regional Seed Bank Online Marketplace, Amy Kousch, Outreach Liaison
In this episode, we spotlight the Mid-Atlantic Regional Seed Bank (MARSB) and the critical role it plays in strengthening native plant supply chains, supporting regenerative land management, and protecting regional biodiversity. We explore how MARSB is working to better connect native plant material end users with commercial growers—and why this coordination is essential for successful restoration and conservation efforts.
Our guest, Amy CooSH, recently joined MARSB as Outreach Liaison and brings over a decade of experience in regenerative agriculture and native plant work. Her background spans hands-on fieldwork, laboratory research, nursery and farm management, teaching, grant writing, and collaboration with community partners. Amy holds a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Communications, a Master’s degree in Agricultural Extension Education, and is currently pursuing doctoral studies in plant and soil science. She is deeply committed to the health of the Northeast’s watersheds, plant communities, and broader ecology.
A major focus of this conversation is MARSB’s new Online Marketplace, an initiative designed to make native plant material needs more visible and accessible. Amy shares how MARSB is engaging end users through needs assessments and outreach, encouraging longer-term planning, and creating a platform where organizations, practitioners, and communities can post their native plant needs—helping growers plan ahead and increasing the availability of regionally appropriate native plants.
In this episode, we discuss:
The mission and role of the Mid-Atlantic Regional Seed Bank
Why native plant supply chains matter for restoration and regenerative projects
The challenges end users face when sourcing native plant materials
How needs assessments and long-term planning can strengthen regional resilience
MARSB’s Online Marketplace and how it will connect end users with growers
What this new system could mean for the future of native plant restoration in the Mid-Atlantic region
Understanding how regenerative growing techniques can enhance how we care for our soil and our native plants
To learn more about Mid-Atlantic Regional Seed Bank visit their website: https://www.marsb.org/
Six-Point Program to Develop a Native Plant Material Supply Chain Throughout the Mid-Atlantic: https://www.marsb.org/marsb-six-point-program
GoFundMe.com campaign to protect Mid-Atlantic Ecosystems: https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-marsb-inc-in-their-vital-mission?attribution_id=sl:a33aa224-5fc7-419f-bad1-93764f6f06eb&lang=en_US&utm_campaign=man_ss_icons&utm_medium=customer&utm_source=copy_link
22 Nov 2024
From Interior Design to Toy Swaps: Kristen Giacomini on Creativity, Community, and Sustainability
Kristen Giacomini, interior designer and visionary behind Flow Designs, shares her creative approach to sustainability, community building, and making eco-friendly living accessible to all.
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