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Learn about thrifting tricks for savvy moms on this episode of the Get Thrifty Podcast. Join host Maggie Scivicque (@PodcastWithMaggie) as she and guest Bri of @unbrileevablethrift talk about thrifting, taking a minimalist approach, and being a mom/entrepreneur!
SHOW NOTES & TAKEAWAYS:
Helping other moms shop smart for kidsâ clothes. Spreading sustainability and the entrepreneurial spirit! Trending kidsâ fashion brands. Shipping tips for resellers and how she ships all over the world. How she built her business and developed long-term relationships with her customers and other thrift-lovers. Countering skepticism about secondhand. Not taking hand-me-downs for granted. Normalizing secondhand and making it cool for young moms. Demystifying thrifting and reselling buzzwords. -
Listen to Maggieâs conversation with guest Maddy (@greenwrld.co) and her sustainable fashion brand GREENWRLD, where EVERYTHING is handmade, repurposed, and designed with only thrifted items!
SHOW NOTES & TAKEAWAYS:
Combatting the fast fashion industry. Educating her following on how to make mindful purposes. Her secondhand fashion ethos. Sourcing tips. How she repurposes and designs her clothing items. Growing her fashion brand. Working with Nike on its Sustainable Showcase. How she markets her brand and grows her online following. -
Marion (@midmodmarion) and Brandy (@midmod.nomad), both lovers of all things mid-century, have teamed up for live sales and the thrill of discovering thrifted treasures! In this episode of the Get Thrifty podcast (#GetThriftyPodcast), Marion and Brandy share their best thrifting tips and exciting details about their upcoming Christmas Live Sale Extravaganza on November 12th. Tune in for all the fun!
SHOW NOTES & TAKEAWAYS:
Loving the history of every piece they find! Learn while you buy! Combining their two very different styles and interests. Finding âbangers!â as they thrift together! Manifesting treasures. Their luxury live sales. Their love of hard-to-find items. Their upcoming Christmas Live Sale Extravaganza on November 12th! How they have each grown their international audiences and continue to make connections all over the world. -
Turning forgotten treasures into stunning, functional art pieces that bring joy and character to any space with guest Tiffany of (@uglyducklingupcycles) on this episode of the Get Thrifty Podcast. Listen in as Tiffany and host Maggie Scivicque (@PodcastWithMaggie) talk about discovering hidden gems in the most unexpected placesâŚand creating unique concrete pumpkins for Halloween!
SHOW NOTES & TAKEAWAYS:
Halloween inspiration and how to make concrete pumpkins. Furniture upcycles: failures and successes! âScaryâ stories about flipping furniture. Adventures, tips, and DIY tutorials. Giving vintage furniture a new life. Vintage books. Sourcing and the thrill of the hunt. Promoting sustainability. The safety precautions she takes. -
Sarah Hidalgo (@herstoryretold) is a savvy thrifter and a savvy marketer in how she is growing her brand! Tune in to this edition of the Get Thrifty Podcast with host Maggie Scivicque (@PodcastWithMaggie) to learn about how sheâs gotten on the news, her Midwest sourcing tips, her love of renovating homes while keeping their original character and special touches, Time Capsule homes, and why sheâs ânot afraid of the weird.â Donât miss this one!
SHOW NOTES & TAKEAWAYS:
Her love of vintage dĂŠcor and mid-century era home goods. Time capsule homesâŚand a visit to a Time Capsule Pizza Hut! Renovating homes and keeping the original character and special touches. Tips for sourcing in Chicago, Chicago Land, and the Midwest. Her marketing efforts to promote thrifting. Why sheâs ânot afraid of the weird.â Her fun content that she that hopes will âgive people a break from daily life.â Thrifting road trips. Vintage Christmas ornaments. -
Want to know why Autumn (@thriftmechic) started her online brand celebrating thrift and her secondhand lifestyle in secret? Tune in to this episode of the Get Thrifty Podcast with host Maggie Scivicque (@PodcastWithMaggie) to find out! This is a great show, all about celebrating slow fashion, sustainability, her âno cartâ theory, and her love of treasure hunting!
SHOW NOTES & TAKEAWAYS:
Why she began her social accounts in secret. The content that took her brand to the next level. Thrifting in Canada. Embracing the sustainable and slow fashion movement. Thrifting and vintage trends to watch. The thrill of the hunt! Inspiring the next generation. Her âno cartâ theory. The joy of finding unique finds âin the wildâ! -
Learn all about guest Amy Zandâs (@elmwoodandbaker) âHot Takesâ service and how she is currently restyling a Victorian home-turned-public-library âŚall with secondhand findsâŚon this episode of the Get Thrifty Podcast! She shares with host Maggie Scivicque (@PodcastWithMaggie) her tips on sourcing, insights into growing her business, and how she connects with local creatives and businesses. Tune in today!
SHOW NOTES & TAKEAWAYS:
Her style inspiration. How she grew her business and her clientele. Styling for all occasions (and themes)! Her current Airbnb takeover. Connecting with local creatives and businesses. How her "Hot Takes" service was born. Her most recent projectâŚrestyling a Victorian home-turned-public-library. Tips for sourcing and styling. Items currently on her "Thrift List." Her approach to providing value-added content to her followers. -
Ready for a laugh? Join host Maggie Scivicque (@PodcastWithMaggie) on the latest episode of the Get Thrifty Podcast with guest Kat Atwell (@thekatwell)! From rescuing thrifted art to sharing joy and comedy to the mental health benefits of thrifting, Katâs stories will have you in stitches! Donât miss it!
SHOW NOTES & TAKEAWAYS:
Finding the heart and soul in treasured items. Looking for familiarity and comfort. Telling stories, laughing, and finding joy. Being an advocate for mental health. The mental health benefits of thrifting. Rescuing thrifted art. All about her booth, Amuse Booth, at Park Hill Treasures. Her love of standup comedy. -
Bring on the fun! On this episode of the Get Thrifty Podcast, guest Abby of (@Thrift-me-Happy) and host Maggie Scivicque (@PodcastWithMaggie) talk all about the thrill of the hunt, DIYing your home, and even share advice about what items you should NEVER buy new again! Join the conversation!!
SHOW NOTES & TAKEAWAYS:
How she has grown her brand and a community on Facebook. Things to never buy new again! Inspiring DIY ideas. Advice for first-time thrifters. Flipping advice. Thrifted trinkets. Collecting vintage glass. Books, pillows, baskets, textures, and other trends in home dĂŠcor. -
All about private picks, live sales, pricing, and maximizing your social media presence with guest Sarah of (@the_traveling_button) on this episode of the Get Thrifty Podcast. Join her and host Maggie Scivicque (@PodcastWithMaggie) and listen in to this fun and inspiring conversation!
SHOW NOTES & TAKEAWAYS:
Tips for private picks and live âShop with Meâ sales. Her aesthetic of kitsch and âa little bit of everything.â Insights into ephemera. Tips on pricing and maximizing your social media presence. Sourcing advice. Kitschy collections. -
Alieta Casey (@alietatreasurehunting) shares her tips for a 30-Day Clean-up Challenge, her love of âthrift store weird,â and treasure hunting on this episode of the Get Thrifty Podcast with host Maggie Scivicque (@PodcastWithMaggie). Tune in for some fun!
SHOW NOTES & TAKEAWAYS:
Bringing special thrifted items back to life. The importance of bringing color, joy, and a sense of welcome to her home. How she thrifted vs. how she styled it. How she accidentally became a popular influencer. Her âNativity of Many Colors.â The Southern thrifting, estate sales, and garage sale scene. How thrifting helps the community. Celebrating âthrift store weird!â The 30-Day Clean-up Challenge. -
Art. Creativity. Personal style. Guest Melissa Meares (@melissaashleymeares) is all about DIYing, upcycling, and treasure hunting for home dĂŠcor finds that make your home special! Sheâs also upcycled a Mercedes Sprinter van! Join her and host Maggie Scivicque (@PodcastWithMaggie) on this edition of the Get Thrifty Podcast for inspiration and insights, tips and tricks!
SHOW NOTES & TAKEAWAYS:
Yard sales, pawn shops, antique malls, estate sales, garage sales, thrift storesâŚMelissa does it all! Best places to thrift in Tennessee. A passion for versatile and seasonal home dĂŠcor. DIYing and upcycling her house and her Mercedes Sprinter van with thrifted treasures. Her love of wallpaper and ceiling tiles. All the details about the library she created in her home and using books as dĂŠcor. Her art wall. Not ignore the underrated sections of your local thrift store. Handling comments on her social pages. -
Business insights, thrifting tricks and tips, and a reminder that you donât need a big budget to make a house a home, are the topics of this edition of the Get Thrifty Podcast with host Maggie Scivicque (@PodcastWithMaggie) and her guest Amy (@amelialawrence_design). Tune in and celebrate the thrill of the hunt!
SHOW NOTES & TAKEAWAYS:
Normalizing secondhand. Learning to create something out of nothing. Celebrating a love of treasure hunting. How she furnished and decorated her Airbnb âbarndominiumâ with all thrifted items. Thrifting in Tennessee and Washington, DC. Shifting the stigma around thrifting. Loving the history and stories in the items she finds thrifting. Thrifting while traveling in Europe. Why you donât need a big budget to make a house a home! Find her Airbnb in Telford, Tennessee. -
Guest Sarah Sain (@sarahsain) is a treasure hunter, a lover of vintage and thrifted finds, and all about keeping it real! She joined host Maggie Scivicque (@PodcastWithMaggie) on the Get Thrifty Podcast to discuss interior design, home remodels, slow fashion, and finding your own personal style!
SHOW NOTES & TAKEAWAYS:
Incorporating vintage and thrifted pieces into her home remodeling and interior design business. Sharing her personal style online. Loving her 3-3-3 thrifted fashion videos. How her grandmother inspired and taught her how to decorate for the seasons. Secrets to thrifting in South Carolina. How thrifting for fashion helped her find herself and her own personal style. Ideas for thrifted styling and gifts. Why you should âshop with your hands.â All about the High Point Furniture Market in North Carolina. Thrifted Christmas gifts. -
Making a house a homeâŚroom by roomâŚwith power tools and thrifted treasures! Such a fun episode with guest Courtney of @heart.and.home.crew on this episode of the Get Thrifty Podcast. Join Courtney and host Maggie Scivicque (@PodcastWithMaggie) for tips, tricks, and inspiration!
SHOW NOTES & TAKEAWAYS:
⢠As one of seven siblings, she grew up thrifting!
⢠DIYing her Century, Victorian-style homeâŚroom by room.
⢠Sourcing at small, local thrift stores.
⢠Her passion for giving back to the community.
⢠Creating her lifestyle brand and thrift hauls.
⢠Taking thrifting finds and turning them into something completely new. -
Everyone knows that finding the perfect pair of jeans is next to impossible. But when you have Melissa of @this.is.lovd helping you find the perfect, and flattering, fit just for YOU, itâs easy peasy! Join her as she and host Maggie Scivicque take a âforever in blue jeansâ tour of vintage denim, how she creates her the ultimate fitting experiences for her clients, and more!
SHOW NOTES & TAKEAWAYS:
The world of vintage denim. Helping her clients discover denim that fits well, flatters, and captures their individuality. Different styles, different fit, and different body style: how she incorporates all aspects of a fitting. Her philosophy of âfit over trends.â The age-old question: to wash denim or not to wash. Redefining the thrift-shopping experience. Discerning online information about vintage denim. How she grew her business. Creating an experience for her customers. Her inventory of four full rooms of jeans of all kinds! Girlsâ trips and gift cards! Brands she loves. -
Be inspired to create a wardrobe through shopping secondhand and upcycling on this episode of the Get Thrifty Podcast with guest Taylor of @mytaylord_closet and host Maggie Scivicque
SHOW NOTES & TAKEAWAYS:
Tips on how to develop a sustainable wardrobe. Extending the life of clothing with mending and upcycling. How she grew her brand and social presence. Changing trends in retailing and thrifting. Finding support in the thrifting community. Mingling quality with sustainability. âMend it Mondays.â Reselling insights. What to look for in an item you are going to upcycle. -
From Grand Millennial to farmhouse to fine china, guest Lisbeth Lyons (@ThatPickinPixie) takes listeners on an international thrifting tour on this episode of the Get Thrifty Podcast with host Maggie Scivicque. Tune in for some great stories and inspiration!
SHOW NOTES & TAKEAWAYS:
⢠Memories of her first yard sale at the age of nine.
⢠An early adopter of Poshmark.
⢠How reselling and thrifting allowed her to create a satisfying work-life balance.
⢠Her choice to not focus on one kind of item or era with her inventory.
⢠Tips for shopping estate sales.
⢠How she sees the future of thrifting and reselling. -
Hereâs your chance to learn about thrifting in New Zealand! Tune in to this episode of the Get Thrifty Podcast as host Maggie Scivicque talks with Marita of @arohanuihospiceshops all about normalizing secondhand, sustainability, and trends in thrifting!
SHOW NOTES & TAKEAWAYS:
Charity Shops and opshops in New Zealand. The mission of the Arohanui Hospice Foundation. Trends in thrifting. Sustainability: Be part of the solution, not the pollution. The beautiful donations she receives at Arohanui Hospice Foundation. Trade Me and other reselling platforms in New Zealand. The international language of thrift! -
Fashion is deeply tied to art, creativity, and self-expression for Shayzon (@shayzon). Join this passionate designer and âfashion mixologistâ on this episode of the Get Thrifty Podcast with host Maggie Scivicque and be inspired!
SHOW NOTES & TAKEAWAYS:
What itâs like being a âfashion mixologist.â Her introduction to thrifting as a young girl new to the U.S. from her home country of Jamaica. Her âcoat of many colorsâ that she created. The art of thrifting and fashion design. Her passion for creating content that is inspiring and creative. Runway fashion. How she taught herself how to sew and design clothes. - Se mer
