Influencer Network

Born and raised in Greenwich, Sarah has built a name for herself in both the physical and digital community. She’s provided countless hours of communications support to leading nonprofit organizations and business institutions, built a strong network in the lifestyle events and art industry in key US cities, and regularly travels internationally. In addition to running her own company, Hybrid Media, she’s also a local volunteer and can often be seen documenting her exploits with her rescue dog, Sumi (link Sumi’s name to the new Pet page that he’s on) on his IG page, @sumi_loves_you.

Emma Whitney Barhydt is a lifelong resident of Greenwich, having dedicated her efforts to the local weekly paper, the Greenwich Sentinel, where she wears many hats. Among her various roles, she takes particular delight in her duties as a discerning critic of restaurants and exploring inns and hotels across the North East. Her commitment to community is well reflected in the mission of the Greenwich Sentinel, as they passionately endeavor to celebrate Greenwich and its remarkable inhabitants.

Party with Moms is an original media company celebrating and serving moms through content. Brought to you by Remy Cook, a licensed agent for Douglas Elliman in CT and NY, the site offers parenting & educational content, in addition to a college/private school admissions column, guest contributors, home renovation/design advice and more.

As another Greenwich native, Jen has a life-long passion for the local community. Licensed as a real estate salesperson since 1998, Jen has a vast network and broad outreach, sending a daily email to over 10,000 people in the Westchester and Fairfield County areas about local businesses and upcoming events. She can often be found at one gathering or another throughout town and is a regular face in both the print and online society pages.

Layla Lisiewski is CEO and Founder of the Local Moms Network, a digital platform that enables the delivery of rich content that is enjoyable to read on 3 very impactful channels: social media, email, and website. They help moms and parents navigate all of the choices they face and feel comfortable in their towns by providing valuable, trustworthy resources and opportunities for connection. Their network consists of 146 local parents curating content and events for communities across 30 states.

Marcia O’Kane is President & CEO of Greenwich Chamber of Commerce and is the face of the organization which advocates, promotes, connects and educates local businesses. For over 100 years The Chamber has hosted numerous networking events designed to bring businesses together. It supports community advocacy and honors town heroes. Its over 500 members play an important part of the business community.

Rachel is another girl about town here in Greenwich and the Founder & Creative Director at Tiger Lily Events, a company specializing in event planning and consultation.

For almost 60 years Val’s Putnam Wines have been the “Wine Connoisseurs of Greenwich”. After a successful career in finance, Jeb took over for his late father in 2011 and his partner in crime Gabriella joined him in 2014. If there’s a fabulous event going on in town, Jeb & Gabriella can usually be found there, whether as guests or vendors, and if you’re lucky enough to walk into one of the 2 Val’s locations you’ll get the benefit of their extensive expertise.

Laura is a self-proclaimed “serial entrepreneur” with a passion for health & wellness based business. She’s the founder of Greenwich Lifestyle Magazine and Darian Lifestyle Magazine (also covering New Canaan), two “community-focused magazines that aim to connect the residents to the people, places and things that make our cities special”.

A Greenwich resident since 2011, Liz founded “It’s All About the Details, LLC” during the pandemic and was an instant success with her first event, the 2021 Old Greenwich Market & Family Festival” in Binney Park. She’s only continued to gain notoriety since then

Robin’s devotion to the Greenwich community is reflected in her award-winning public service news reports Tuesdays on WGCH: “the Voice of Fairfield & Westchester counties.” Robin is Editorial Director & Publisher of Old Greenwich & Riverside neighbors, a community forum for residents to share news, concerns & stories. Robin’s commitment to volunteerism since moving from NYC to Greenwich in 1991 includes American Red Cross/Greenwich, Live Like Luke, Story Barn/Greenwich Historical Society, the Smith College Club and more. In her spare time, she loves teaching English to high school students in Europe online & playing with @sammythepup2022: her “4th child who happens to be a Lab.”

PJ Kennedy is founder & content creator for the award winning, digital media brand, “Hey Stamford!”. Utilizing the most popular social media tools, PJ founded this lifestyle & entertainment channel as the premier guide for people seeking what’s new in food and entertainment in the City of Stamford. We cover local businesses, people, issues, and lifestyle related to Stamford. Constantly looking for what’s genuine, unique and next, we deliver inspiration every day to locals who have come to count on us – the urban explorers, the fun seekers, the trend spotters.

Established in 2016 by founders Ilario Altamura and Ross Atamian, based in Stamford, CT, Parachute Concerts specializes in producing Concert Events & Festivals throughout the United States.
From World-Class Entertainers to large scale Music & Food Festivals, versatility is the cornerstone of Parachute Concerts’ business mode.

Another Greenwich native, Daniel and his partner, Robert Miressi, have been in the hospitality business for over 30 years and in the event staffing business since 2007. If not a vendor at a premier Greenwich event Daniel is sure to be a guest there. When not planning or attending fabulous events Daniel can also be found at The Greenwich Historical Society where he works part-time as their Special Events Director.

“Right this way my friend” it reads at the entranceway of Tony’s, an Italian Steakhouse & Bar located in the stunning J House boutique hotel in Greenwich, Connecticut. The greeting is genuine and the man behind the sentiment is veteran Maître d’ / Restaurateur, Tony Capasso. No stranger to the Greenwich dining scene, this truly unique talent brings over 25 years of fine dining experience to Tony’s.

A marketing and communications professional with several years of expertise in small business startup, non-profit organizations and multichannel marketing, Jess is one half (alongside co-founder, Craig Jones) of the dynamic duo that makes up Greenwich Point Marketing, a company devoted to developing and executing high-quality and effective online & offline marketing solutions.

Robin Selden is the executive chef and managing partner of Marcia Selden Catering and Naked Fig Catering, based in CT and NYC, with over 1,000 annual events, including premier parties and weddings in the tri-state area and beyond. She was named one of the 100 Most Inspiring People in the Wedding industry by The Knot. Selden is a former president and chef of the year of the International Caterers Association, a board ambassador for the Make-A-Wish Foundation, and a founding member of the American Cancer Society’s Women Leading the Way to Wellness. Alongside her brother Jeffrey, she’s dedicated to mentoring the next generation through teaching for the past ten years at Cornell University and Boston University. Robin resides in Stamford, with her husband, twins, and their Goldendoodles.