Barrington native, fashion designer Cynthia Rowley, a graduate of Barrington High School co-hosts with her daughter, Kit Keenan, Ageless—a podcast first and foremost about their relationship, with a focus on fashion and wellness. “We are both very busy ladies,” says Keenan, “so having the time to sit down together, chat, and learn from our guests is an amazing bonding experience. I have learned so much, not only on the production and business side of things but also from getting to host experts in various fields from skincare to psychedelics.” Rowley, very much a free spirit, and Keenan described by many as an old soul, bring their individual outlooks on life to the show. “My mom is what you might call a pathological optimist,” says Keenan, “and I am definitely more of a realist, so we approach each conversation in a completely different way.” Notable podcast guests include fashion designer Norma Kamali (Rowley’s idol through design school and her early career), skin expert Barbara Sturm, Urban Decay’s founder Wende Zomnir, and self-confidence coach Serena Kerrigan.

At 21 years old Keenan, herself born and raised in New York City, is a senior at NYU’s Gallatin School of Individualized Study where she’s studying fashion business. Her favorite Ageless episode thus far is “If You’ve Ever Asked Yourself ‘WTF Do I Eat?’” with holistic nutritionist Bianca Valle. “My grandparents,” says Keenan, “still live in Barrington, and The Canteen has the best breakfast!” In fact, Rowley’s parents still live in the house she grew up in, and she has fond memories of the Carlow movie theater and parades down main street. “One of my greatest honors was receiving the key to the city a few years ago,” says Rowley. “You can take the girl outta the Midwest, but can’t take the Midwest outta the girl.”

“Favorite episodes are always Kit and I alone talking,” says Rowley. “Often we disagree on something and then learn and grow from the other person’s view. Being creative and original is still the most important part of who I am.”

Cynthia

WHAT’S ON YOUR NIGHTSTAND?

Pen and paper. The very early, barely awake time each morning is my most creative. So I draw and write, and don’t pick up my phone.

WHAT’S IN YOUR EARBUDS?

“Kid Francescoli” by Prince Vince, “Kill the Lights” by Alex Newell, “Come Down” by Anderson Paak, “Brown Eyed Girl” by Van Morrison

WHAT’S ON YOUR MOBILE?

Susan Miller Astrology zone, every news app, tons of pods, and every social. And Citibike—the only way I get around town!!

Kit

WHAT’S ON YOUR NIGHTSTAND?

LANEIGE vanilla lip balm, my Brooklinen silk eyemask, blue light glasses, and a good book.

WHAT’S IN YOUR EARBUDS?

Skepta, Stormzy, Jme

WHAT’S ON YOUR MOBILE?

I love my walking app Steps, the Nike Running app for workout inspo, and I spend way too much time on Instagram.