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Confessions From The Home Office PodcastEpisode 64: How Hiring Helped to Fast-Track My SystemsIn today’s episode, Wendi shares the behind-the-scenes story of how she finally finished her SOPs, ahead of schedule, and why bringing on a new team member was the push she didn’t know she needed.
If you’ve ever felt like your entire business is running beautifully… but only inside your head, this episode is your permission slip to stop storing your systems in your brain and start documenting what actually keeps your business moving.
Wendi talks through how she has used Trello for years, how the boards were organized but the knowledge behind the boards...
2025-12-0909 min
It's Pronounced MemwahSpeedbumps: Flooring It Through Hollywood by Teri GarrTeri's BookFollow us on Instagram: Memwah PodcastJoin our Facebook group! Memwah PodcastVisit us at Pronounced MemwahMusic: "Promenade" themeBuy Wendi's booksI'm Wearing Tunics NowGinger Mancino, Kid ComedianSocksWendi's SubstackBuy Ann's bookListen to...
2025-11-1720 min
Transactional LoveSeason 3 Insights ♡ with Wendi & NormaHello and welcome back to our avid Lover fam♡ That's a wrap on Season 3! Today we unpack what we learned this whole season, what our takeaways are, what our convos have been from Paris to Dubai to Mexico and beyond. We've had so many magical moments, inspiration, a whole lot of laughs, and whole lot of wine :) Join us for Season 4 launch soon. In the meantime, we are so excited to bring you the Transactional Love Candle (now available for sale at the link below) in so many fantastic scents: "Invest in Your Best Self: Strike the Ma...
2025-11-1113 min
Healthcare Redefined: Advocating for Aging Adults and Their FamiliesHow to Prepare for This Year’s Medicare Annual Enrollment Period With Wendi SchoonoverHost Pam Dunwald explores what listeners need to prepare for the Medicare annual enrollment period in this episode. Pam is joined by guest Wendi Schoonover, the owner and founder of Integrity Insurance Group. Wendi has 16 years of experience in the industry, and started her own agency in 2018 to take a more educational and advocacy-based approach with clients. Pam asks Wendi key questions about Medicare: everything we need to know about insurance options, cost, and how to get ready for annual enrollment.Wendi explains the differences between the Medicare annual enrollment period, which starts in October, and...
2025-11-0342 min
Transactional Love3.11: Tanja Kopper, Founder of Tanja Kopper Studios + No Monday Blues | Film & Light as Exploration, Business Training, Seeking MentorshipWelcome back to Transactional Love, Season 3! In this special episode, Wendi and Norma welcome our dear friend and brilliant talent, Tanja Kopper. Tanja is a photographer and cyanotype artist who loves finding beauty in sunlight, water, and wild things. She was born and raised in Germany and now creates art in sunny California, while raising her two boys. Her work has appeared on the cover of Kiteboarder Magazine and with brands like Will & Atlas and Livie & Luca. Through both her photography and her dreamy blue cyanotypes, Tanja invites us to slow down and see the world with a little mo...
2025-10-2532 min
The Belief LabSpeak Anyway | How to Overcome the Fear of Public Speaking | The Belief Lab Ep. 7 with Dr. Wendi ZimmerYour heart races. Your voice shakes. And your mind whispers, “You’re not ready.”Fear of public speaking is one of the most common fears in the world — but it isn’t about standing on stage. It’s about belief.In this episode of The Belief Lab, Dr. Wendi Zimmer unpacks the real science behind stage fright and teaches practical, belief-based strategies to help you communicate with calm, clarity, and confidence — no matter where you’re speaking.🎙 In this episode, you’ll learn:Why fear of public speaking is physiological, not personal.The resear...
2025-10-1625 min
Transactional Love3.9: "Narrative Economics" By Robert Shiller - How Stories go Viral and Drive Major Economic Events | Unboxing with Wendi & NormaHello there, Lover Fam! Welcome back to another Unboxing episode on Transactional Love. Today, Wendi and I are excited to be back together to dive into a book called "Narrative Economics" by Robert Shiller, which is an exploration of how thoughtfully positioned stories can go viral and shape global economies. Shiller argues that it's not just data and models that drive financial markets, it is also the contagious power of popular narratives. From the rise of Bitcoin to housing bubbles and stock market crashes, he shows how viral stories can influence real world economies and outcomes, often more than ra...
2025-10-0827 min
Transactional Love3.8: "VALERIA" Netfix Series based on the novels by Elísabet Benavent | Unboxing with Wendi & NormaWelcome back, Lovers! In this fun episode, Wendi and Norma Unbox "Valeria," a Spanish TV series on Netflix about an aspiring novelist named Valeria and her three best friends – Lola, Nerea, and Carmen – who navigate their late twenties and early thirties in Madrid, facing challenges and joys related to love, friendship, work, and self-discovery. The series, adapted from Elísabet Benavent's novels, explores themes of creative and romantic crises, female solidarity, and personal growth as the women support each other through life's complexities. We fell in love with not only the narratives of Transactional Love of their careers...
2025-09-0529 minIt's Pronounced MemwahOur Summer Slide by Your Co-HostsRead Ahead! For our next episode: Uptown Girl by Christie BrinkleyWhat we're watching:Stalking Samantha on HuluLove is Blind on NetflixHacks on HBOThe Office (British version) on HBOThe Americans on FX/HuluI Like Movies on PrimeBilly Joel: And So It Goes on HBOWhat we're reading:Too Old for This by Samantha DowningSandwich by Catherine Newman (also We All Want Impossible Things, and...
2025-09-0115 min
Feel Peace, Learn Skills How to Live Joyfully PreparedMom Strength You Didn’t Know You Already HadDo you ever keep a running list in your head to prove how tired you are? Wendi calls it the Proof of Exhaustion List, and in this episode she shares what’s on hers and why we do it.But this isn’t just about being tired—it’s about choosing strength. Wendi reflects on her recent workouts, her surprisingly strong wrists, and how everyday chores like gardening and breadmaking build hidden resilience. You’ll also hear insights from her time studying with herbalists in Italy, why muscle strength matters as we age, and encouragement for women to priorit...
2025-08-2612 minIt's Pronounced MemwahThis American Woman by Zarna GargBuy Zarna's Memwah!Zarna's special "Practical People Win" on HuluWhat we're watching:And Just Like That (HBO Max)I Love You Forever (HBO Max)Amy Bradley Is Missing (Netflix)Curb Your Enthusiasm (HBO Max)Sinners (HBO Max)What we're reading:Listen For The Lie by Amy TineraI See You've Called In Dead by John KenneyCulpability by Bruce HolsingerThe Forty Year Kiss by...
2025-07-2821 minFeel Peace, Learn Skills How to Live Joyfully PreparedFrom Doomsday Prepper to Joyfully Prepared: My StoryIn this heartfelt episode, Wendi Bergin opens up about why she chose the name Joyfully Prepared and what being the Joyful Prepper truly means to her.She shares how preparedness runs deep in her family history—from her grandfather’s 1,800 jars of food in 1938, to her own teenage canning adventures. But she also gets honest about how, as a young mom, her preparedness message was once rooted in fear and “doom and gloom.”A single question from a friend during a playdate forced Wendi to rethink everything: “Why do you always talk about the doom and gloom...
2025-07-0811 minIt's Pronounced MemwahManual Not Included by Hilaria BaldwinKatie Rosman's NYT article about HilariaBuy Hilaria's memwah! What we're reading:Joyce Carol Oats, Fox: the NovelErin Hilderbrand Five Star WeekendLucas Schaefer The SlipFollow us on Instagram: Memwah PodcastJoin our Facebook group! Memwah PodcastVisit us at Pronounced MemwahMusic: "Promenade" theme
2025-06-2319 minIt's Pronounced MemwahA Heart That Works by Rob DelaneyA Heart That Works by Rob DelaneyRob Delaney: Mother. Wife. Sister. Human. Warrior. Falcon. Yardstick. Turban. Cabbage (Rob's 2013 memwah)Rob Delaney Wants You to Know How He's Feeling by Dina Gachman (NYT gift article)Stories We Haven't Shared (Shanti Joy Gold's podcast)Need a Father's Day Gift? Get Socks by our own Wendi Aarons!Follow us on Instagram: Memwah PodcastJoin our Facebook group! Memwah Podcast
2025-06-0900 min
Confessions From The Home Office PodcastEpisode 41: Why I Can Plan a Launch but Not Dinner: The Reality of Decision FatigueIn this episode, I get real about the mental overload that comes from running a business, and a household, under one roof. From handling clients and content to figuring out what’s for dinner, decision fatigue can sneak up fast. I share my personal confessions, practical strategies for reducing mental clutter, and how she uses batching, defaults, delegation, and permission to “not care” to preserve brainpower.
Topics covered:
What decision fatigue actually is
How it impacts business owners working from home
Five smart ways I manage the mental load
Why ce...
2025-05-1913 min
Confessions From The Home Office PodcastEpisode 40: Stop the Anxiety Spiral & Check the StatsIn this episode, I share one of the most powerful mindset shifts every business owner needs to make: stop reacting emotionally and start making data-driven decisions. If you’ve ever said, “It just doesn’t feel like it’s working,” this one’s for you.
I'm talking through:
Why emotion-led decisions sabotage your progress
The essential metrics you should track (without a fancy dashboard)
Real-life examples of how data debunked business drama
A simple mindset checklist to shift from reactive to strategic
Why passion still matters, but it shouldn’t...
2025-05-1212 minFeel Peace, Learn Skills How to Live Joyfully PreparedThe Real Reason You’re Tired (and What to Do About It That Actually Works)In this episode of the Joyfully Prepared Podcast, Wendi sits down with Dr. Kaz—a seasoned coach for athletes and executives—to demystify insulin resistance. You'll learn:What insulin resistance really is (hint: it’s more than just a buzzword)The “cheerleaders-in-the-hallway” analogy that makes blood sugar easy to understandHow insulin resistance can lead to brain fog, belly fat, mood swings, high blood pressure, cholesterol issues, and moreWhy even “healthy” foods can spike blood sugarThe shocking connection between insulin resistance and gallbladder removal, dementia, and PCOSWhat to l...
2025-05-0738 min
Transactional Love3.6: Aaron Jackson, Founder + Designer of Think Outside . Sydney, Australia | Movement in Art, Impact through Influence, Economic Community Empowerment"We believe in supporting and working with Mother Nature; we take old and abandoned materials and upcycle them into stunning works-of-art." | Think Outside, Founded by Aaron JacksonIn this special episode, Wendi and Norma welcome Aaron Jackson dialing in from across the Pacific, where he is based in Sydney, Australia. Aaron Jackson is the award-winning designer and creator behind Think Outside. A multi-talented and passionate businessman, Aaron’s journey and experiences have shaped his life and inspired the creation of unique and remarkable hand-crafted products for people to enjoy in their homes and gardens. An artisan from a v...
2025-04-251h 04
Changing Lives PodcastLetting Go of Religious Beliefs That Blame Women For Men's Misconduct and Reinforce Traditional Gender RolesResources mentioned during this conversation: Wendi's "Nature + Nurture ebook (free until April 30 with coupon code “Substack”)Lauren's "Happy & Free On Purpose" course (free until April 30 with code “Wendi”)Wendi’s Zoom Spiritual Support Group (paid six week private group starting May 4) This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit wendigordon.substack.com
2025-04-1949 minFeel Peace, Learn Skills How to Live Joyfully PreparedYou Are a Joy. Period.In This Episode, Wendi Shares:A personal birthday reflection filled with joy, tenderness, and encouragementA message to her younger self—and to every woman feeling stretched too thinWhy joy isn’t always loud, and how to find it in quiet momentsHow to redirect your thoughts toward peace and abundanceThe spiritual heart of true self-reliance (and the trap of entitlement)How to gently model accountability for your childrenOne simple practice you can start this week to shift from fear to joy
2025-04-1519 min
Changing Lives PodcastChanging Beliefs, Changing Lives: Life after 50 with guest Nancy NorbeckWendi and guest Nancy Norbeck discuss what they've learned (or unlearned) and done that has made life at 50+ better than life before age 50.Wendi's "Spiritual Support for Weary Souls" Zoom groupNancy's "Make Bad Art" courseNancy's "Follow Your Curiosity" podcast with Wendi as guest This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit wendigordon.substack.com
2025-04-051h 00
Transactional Love3.5: "The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership" By John C. Maxwell | Unboxing with Wendi & NormaWelcome back, Lovers! Wendi and Norma Unbox the book, "The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership" By John C. Maxwell, which explores the "laws" of effective leadership as the greatest determinant of success. Maxwell shares practical insights and compelling stories through shared qualities of historical leaders and the pivotal role they play in inspiring others to follow their vision. We are so happy you're here, thank you for listening in with us! Join us over on Patreon at the link below to listen into member-only episodes and TL♡ Community content: Circle, Besties and Co-creators. ♡ Join us on Patr...
2025-04-0217 min
Transactional Love3.4: TL♡ National Drink Wine Day with Wendi & Norma | *Patreon Teaser* Full Episode Link in Show Notes*TL♡ Patreon Teaser* | Full episode at the link below.Welcome back to Transactional Love: Season 3! This is a very fun episode teaser for our incredible TL♡ Patreon family, our Transactional Lovers. We are talking all things wine blind tastings, a sneak peek of what's ahead for our TL♡ Merch line drop, and a giggly Galentine's rapid-fire of Vogue bestie questions to dig in deeper to your TL♡ Hosts.How do two best friends get to know each other even better? Last month, we celebrated National Drink Wine Day with Vogue’s questions to ask your best frien...
2025-03-2203 minIt's Pronounced MemwahCounting The Cost by Jill Duggar (and A Well Trained Wife by Tia Levings)TW: Religious trauma, abusive family systems, violence against women and children, sexual violenceCounting The Cost by Jill Duggar with Derick Dillard and Craig BorlaseA Well Trained Wife by Tia Levings @TiaLevingsWriterKeep Sweet on NetflixShiny Happy People on AmazonRuby Franke docuseries on HuluTia Levings on We Can Do Hard Things Tell Me Everything by Elizabeth StroutAnd the Pursuit of Happiness by Maira KalmanThe Rachel Incident by...
2025-03-1700 minFeel Peace, Learn Skills How to Live Joyfully PreparedMeal Planning That Actually Works: No More Scrambling at 5 PMHave you ever opened your fridge or pantry, seen random ingredients, and thought, "There’s nothing to eat!"? You’re not alone! Meal planning and food storage go hand in hand, and in this episode, I’m sharing my simple, stress-free approach to making meal planning work for your real life—even on your busiest days.You'll learn:✔️ Why meal planning and food storage are the perfect pair (and how they make your life easier).✔️ The Top 10 Meals Method—the easiest way to simplify meal planning.✔️ How to stock your pantry with the right ingredients (without w...
2025-02-2515 minFeel Peace, Learn Skills How to Live Joyfully PreparedThe Power of Elderberries: Why You Should Grow This SuperfoodWhat You’ll Learn in This Episode:✅ Why elderberries are a must-have plant for your garden✅ How Wendi started making her own elderberry syrup (and now sells DIY syrup kits!)✅ The health benefits of elderberries and elderflowers✅ Best practices for growing and caring for elderberries✅ Tips for harvesting elderflowers and berries✅ How to use elderberries for syrup, tea, gummies, and more✅ Ideas for selling elderberry products—from cuttings to syrup kits✅ What you need to know about cottage food laws for selling homemade products 🌿 Get Wendi’s DIY Elderberry Syrup Kit...
2025-02-1824 minFeel Peace, Learn Skills How to Live Joyfully PreparedAm I Worthy of Good Things? A Journey Through Shame and Self-WorthKey Takeaways:The Banter with God: Wendi humorously recounts a conversation where she realizes she just wants to "eat, drink, and be merry" without challenges—but God has a greater purpose for growth.Shame and Self-Worth: A conference discussion on shame leads to a powerful realization: shame convinces us we are unworthy of love, blessings, and good things.Receiving Blessings with Gratitude & Worthiness: Wendi experiences an incredibly "flowy" day full of blessings, but still struggles with believing she deserves them.Motherhood and Nurturing: As women, we are called to nurture and uplift others, but we must also learn to...
2025-02-0422 minIt's Pronounced MemwahDesperately Seeking Something by Susan SeidelmanGet Susan's memwah!While you wait for us to read Van Halen, listen to our Motley Crue "The Dirt" episode...Non-memwahs we're reading:Long Bright River by Liz MooreSipsworth by Simon Van BooyThe Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar WildeThe Wedding People by Alison EspachWhat we're watching:Desperately Seeking Susan (Prime)Laid (Peacock)Live to 100: Secrets of The Blue Zones (Netflix)...
2025-02-0321 minFeel Peace, Learn Skills How to Live Joyfully PreparedCreating Comfort in the Kitchen: Pantry Staples and Nostalgic Recipes | Ep. 154When the weather turns cold, there’s nothing quite like the smell of soup simmering on the stove or fresh bread baking in the oven. In this episode of The Joyfully Prepared Podcast, Wendi Bergin shares her favorite tips for creating warm, comforting meals with minimal effort and maximum joy. From nostalgic family traditions to practical pantry staples, Wendi dives into the heart of what makes comfort food so special. What You'll Hear in This Episode:The power of comfort food: more than just nourishment, it’s a way to create warmth, love, and tradi...
2025-01-2818 min
Confessions From The Home Office PodcastEpisode 26: Champagne, Calendars & Connections: A PR Mom's Guide to Getting It DoneIn this episode of Confessions From the Home Office, we are exploring the intersection of goal setting, networking, and running a successful business while managing family life. Nisha Patel, owner of a boutique PR (NPatel Communications) firm in Greenville, SC, shares her journey from TV reporter to PR business owner and full-time mom.
Key Topics Wendi and Nisha Discussed:
Transitioning from journalism to PR
Balancing business ownership with family life
Strategic goal setting in Q4-start before the new year!
Creating and managing think tanks for business growth
The importance of networking and building connections
Managing...
2025-01-2620 minFeel Peace, Learn Skills How to Live Joyfully PreparedCrafting Joy through Self Reliance and Creative Planning with Dr. Danielle McGeough | Ep. 153In this special episode of Joyfully Prepared, Wendi sits down with Dr. Danielle McGeough, professor, mom, recovering overachiever, and host of the Plan, Goal, Plan podcast. Together, they explore the art of planning as a joyful, playful, and restorative act that brings clarity, alignment, and purpose. From decorative planning with stickers to intentional journaling, Danielle shares how planning became her way to rediscover herself while managing life as a new mom.Wendi and Danielle also dive into the intersection of self-reliance and creativity, sharing personal stories about their transformative journeys. They discuss the value of learning skills...
2025-01-2038 minFeel Peace, Learn Skills How to Live Joyfully PreparedSelf-Care in Action: Simplify Your Kitchen, Simplify Your LifeDecluttering Your Kitchen and Simplifying Meal Planning as Self-CareIn this episode, Wendi dives into how decluttering your kitchen and simplifying meal planning can be acts of self-care. Learn why a clean kitchen can bring joy and how to start creating space—physically and mentally—through meal planning. Wendi shares actionable steps to use food storage as a foundation for stress-free meals and offers tips for building a system that supports you and your family.Key Takeaways:Self-care includes practical actions that create peace and calm in your life.Start meal planning by iden...
2025-01-1317 minFeel Peace, Learn Skills How to Live Joyfully PreparedGoals That Stick: How Transformation Fuels the ProcessHere to expect on the podcast:Wendi's journey of personal transformation throughout 2023-2024. How to set goals from your future self's perspective rather than your present state.Understanding that transformation drives goal-setting, not the other way around.How Wendi managed setbacks and adjusted her expectations while maintaining focus on her desired transformations.And much more! Resources:Be Your Future Self Now by Dr. Benjamin Hardy https://bit.ly/4g70iQmConnect with Wendi Bergin!Website: https://joyfullyprepared.com/Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/joyfulprep...
2024-12-3024 minIt's Pronounced MemwahMerry Memwahlidays!We couldn't let the year end without telling you our holiday plans, sharing a special recipe, playing a game, seeing what's coming up in 2025 memwah-wise, and giving you a peek into memwahs we got but did not read in 2024!It's a party in your ears!Lionel Richie HelloChex Mix recipe recommended by Wendi to solve Mariana's "Festive Snacks" dilemmaIf you'd like to weigh in on the 2025 titles or would like us to prioritize one of the 2024 releases...
2024-12-2331 min
Transactional Love3.2: "The Molecule of More" By Daniel Lieberman, MD + Michael Long | Unboxing with Wendi & NormaWelcome back, Lovers! Wendi and Norma Unbox the book, "The Molecule of More," by Dan Lieberman, MD & Michael Long, which explores the role of dopamine, a neurotransmitter often associated with pleasure and reward. Dopamine drives our desires and behaviors, particularly our tendency to constantly seek "more" in various aspects of life. It delves deep into different facets of dopamine's function, from its basic mechanisms to its influence on decision-making, addiction, and social interactions. Dopamine is brain chemical which essentially acts as a desire molecule that motivates us to seek more, whether it be love, success, or even risky pursuits, su...
2024-12-0920 min
DFW Running TalkRace Day Fueling Strategies with Wendi Irlbeck, MS, RDN, LD, CISSNIn this enlightening episode of DFW Running Talk, host Chris Detzel sits down with Wendi Irlbeck, MS, RDN, LD, CISSN, Nutrition with Wendi, a passionate registered dietitian and sports nutritionist who brings her expertise to the critical intersection of running and nutrition. Recently relocated to Dallas, Texas, Wendi shares her extensive experience working with athletes of all levels and her evidence-based approach to sports nutrition.Throughout the episode, Wendi delves deep into several crucial topics for runners:- The importance of proper protein intake for runners, recommending 1.4 to 2 grams per kilogram of body weight daily
2024-11-2726 min
Engaging Conversations | Inspiring Dialogue, Empowering Communities#12 - Empowering Voices: Wendi's Journey from Banking to Disability AdvocacySend us a textDiscover the inspiring journey of Wendi Czislowski, a passionate advocate for people with disabilities. She shares her remarkable transition from the world of banking to the heart of disability support. Wendi opens up about the transformative power of words and the critical role communication plays in advocating for those who cannot speak for themselves. Listen as Wendi emphasises the profound impact of language and challenges us to choose our words carefully, creating a culture of respect and dignity for everyone, especially individuals with disabilities.Embark on a journey through the challenges...
2024-11-2630 minIt's Pronounced MemwahConnie: A Memoir by Connie ChungBuy Connie's memwah hereConnie on Fresh Air Iconic photo of Connie in a sea of menConnie WikiA generation of ConniesFull Maury interview of Connie on C-spanFollow us on Instagram: Memwah PodcastJoin our Facebook group! Memwah PodcastVisit us at Pronounced MemwahMusic: "Promenade" themeBuy Wendi's booksI'm Wearing Tunics NowGinger Mancino, Kid Comedian
2024-11-2523 minFeel Peace, Learn Skills How to Live Joyfully PreparedSimplifying the Holiday Hustle: My Confession About ChristmasChristmas is just around the corner; it's a season filled with joy and festive cheer for many. However, it might surprise you that not everyone shares the same enthusiasm for this holiday! Join Wendi as she discusses how one can enjoy Christmas without succumbing to the pressures of excessive traditions. Since, for some, Christmas traditions can be a source of stress rather than joy, it's a good idea to find simple ways to celebrate and have fun! Stay tuned! Here's what to expect on the podcast:What common responses do people give when they f...
2024-11-2517 min
Transactional Love3.1: Cordelia Coffee Flower Shop in Paris, France by Cordelia de Castellane | Beauty in Atmosphere, Inclusive Hospitality, Authenticity for Exploring our own Personal TouchCordelia Coffee Flower Shop, Paris France | Welcome to Season 3 and our 1 year 11.11 anniversary to our TL♡ Lover family! In this special episode, Wendi and Norma take you to Paris to welcome Michelle Schmill of Cordelia Coffee Flower Shop which is nestled in the Rue du Bac in the heart of Paris's left bank. Cordelia Coffee Flower Shop is conceived, designed and curated by Cordelia De Castellane, creative director of Dior Maison and Baby Dior as well as the designer of many of Paris's finest hospitality spaces. The joyful boutique is a subtle blend of Parisian elegance, French history, fresh fl...
2024-11-1132 minFeel Peace, Learn Skills How to Live Joyfully PreparedFrom the Heart: How Thank You Notes Can Deepen Our Connections and GratitudeOnly a few people use thank-you cards these days. However, would you consider creating thank you cards if the opportunity were presented to you? Join Wendi as she discusses a heartwarming gratitude project that aims to revive this thoughtful tradition. There's something undeniably comforting about receiving a thank you card. Wendi will share some ideas on how you can spread happiness through these simple yet meaningful gestures! Stay tuned! Here's what to expect on the podcast:Why it's crucial to express your appreciation to others?How does receiving a thank-you card make a person f...
2024-11-0520 min
Transactional LoveSeason 2 Insights ♡ with Wendi & NormaHello to our avid Lover fam! That's a wrap on Season 2! Today we unpack what we learned this whole season, what our takeaways are, what our experiences abroad and at home have been, and share a sneak peek of what is ahead. We've had so many magical moments, insights, aha-moments, inspiration, a whole lot of laughs, and whole lot of wine :) Join us for Season 3 capsule launch on November 11. We are so grateful you're here with us! #Transactwithlove at the links below:♡ Join us on Patreon for early access, exclusive member-only episodes and more: patreon.co...
2024-10-1644 min
Transactional Love2.11: Porchfest Benicia ♫ Part II of II - Ex Capitals Band | Mary Farmar School of Rock StageWelcome back to Transactional Love♡. Wendi and Norma bring you a special two-part episode, stories that are near and dear to both of our hearts. Focused on our town, Benicia, California, we have a behind-the-scenes look into Porchfest Benicia 2024, presented by Benicia Magazine.If you haven't been to a Porchfest, this special event is a local, grassroots live music festival that takes place on home porches, local businesses, and venues throughout the US. Porchfest Benicia, on September 21st, 2024, is a celebration of community and a testament to the power of music to bring us together. This music fe...
2024-09-1255 minIt's Pronounced MemwahThe Truths We Hold by Kamala HarrisThank you for listening! If you would like to support the show, give us a shout out on social media, follow us in Instagram, join our Facebook group, use our Amazon affiliate links below to make your Amazon purchases. You will be supporting both us and Bezos!Kamala's memoir, The Truths We Hold: An American Journey Michelle Obama's memoir, BecomingAre these Doug's onion goggles? Maybe!The Story of Kamala Harris (New York Times Podcasts on YouTube)
2024-09-0920 min
Confessions From The Home Office PodcastEpisode 8: CTRL + ALT + FAMILY: Adding an IT-Savvy Member to the TeamIn this episode of the Confessions From the Home Office Podcast, host Wendi Hill has Austin Hill as her guest. Austin handles the tech issues, programming and video editing projects at Market Momentum and has been a contractor on the team since 2020 during the shutdown.
Austin is Wendi's son, and they talk about the changes in marketing since 2020, the dynamics of working together, Austin's background, and how he feels Market Momentum is different from other marketing firms.
Wendi Hill can be reached at wendi@wendihill.com
Market Momentum is a full-service marketing agency...
2024-09-0218 min
Confessions From The Home Office PodcastEpisode 7: Legally Savvy: Smart Moves for Business Owners With Guest Chelsea RikardThere's an excellent chance there is no legal department when you work for yourself!
This week on the Confessions From the Home Office Podcast, Wendi interviews attorney Chelsea Rikard. Chelsea is one of the managing partners of A Business Law Firm, LLC, in Spartanburg, South Carolina. She works with clients to ensure they are legally set up and protected as business owners.
We had a great discussion about what business owners need, how to protect themselves, keeping business and personal money separate, whether someone is an employee or a contractor, and FINCEN. This episode is...
2024-08-2529 minConfessions From The Home Office PodcastEpisode 6: The Kickstart Guide Revealed!This week on the "Confessions From the Home Office Podcast", host Wendi Hill outlines the Kickstart Guide now available on WendiHill.com
The Kickstart Guide is for startups and businesses restarting their marketing. It outlines all of the areas you need to consider to get a strategy in place.
Get your FREE copy of the Kickstart Guide at https://www.wendihill.com/kickstartguide
Email Wendi Hill with any questions: wendi@wendihill.com
Market Momentum is a full-service marketing agency located in Greenville, South Carolina. Market Mom...
2024-08-1918 min
Confessions From The Home Office PodcastEpisode 5: Ten "Surprising?" Tools That Keep My Business RunningThis week, podcast host Wendi Hill covers the ten (maybe surprising) tools that keep her business running. These aren't all apps or the latest item from Staples. In almost 20 years of working from home, she's found what works for keeping things running as smoothly as possible...is that possible? :)
Wendi can be reached at wendi@wendihill.com
Market Momentum is a full-service marketing agency located in Greenville, South Carolina. Market Momentum helps businesses plan and execute their marketing consistently, using online and offline tools. No marketing team member on staff? You probably don't n...
2024-08-1214 min
Transactional Love2.10: Porchfest Benicia ♫ Part I of II - Jerry Hayes, Former Benicia Mayor and Steward of Benicia History | Mary Farmar School of Rock StageWelcome back to Transactional Love♡. Wendi and Norma bring you this very special two-part series episode, a story that is near and dear to both of our hearts. Focused on our town, Benicia, California, we have a behind-the-scenes look into Porchfest Benicia 2024, presented by Benicia Magazine.If you haven't been to a Porchfest, this special event is a local, grassroots live music festival that takes place on home porches, local businesses, and venues throughout the US. Porchfest Benicia, on September 21st, 2024, is a celebration of community and a testament to the power of music to bring our us...
2024-08-0631 min
Confessions From The Home Office PodcastEpisode 4: Taming the Self-Employed OctopusThis week on the Confessions From the Home Office Podcast, we are exploring the additional areas a business owner has to handle! Being a business owner can feel like you're an octopus, with so many things going in different directions!
Areas covered in this episode:
1. MONEY
2. MARKETING
3. IT
4. HR
5. LEGAL
6. PROJECT MANAGEMENT
7. CUSTOMER SERVICE
Learn what you may need to do in each of these areas and Wendi gives a few tips of what's worked well for her over the past 20...
2024-08-0221 minIt's Pronounced MemwahMy Mother Was Nuts by Penny MarshallBuy Penny's book My Mother Was Nuts*Penny Marshall's Life in Photos (People)Penny Marshall on WikipediaOur Barbra Streisand episodes part 1 and part 2Please follow us on Instagram: Memwah PodcastJoin our Facebook group! Memwah PodcastVisit us at Pronounced MemwahMusic: "Promenade" themeBuy Wendi's books!I'm Wearing Tunics Now*...
2024-07-2922 min
Confessions From The Home Office PodcastEpisode 1: 2005: The Year Things Got Started!Hi, I'm Wendi Hill! I've been working out of my home office for almost twenty years, before working from home was popular.
I have so many stories to tell you about juggling it all.
By the end of this episode, for any of you who are stuck with a career decision or don't feel like you can take the leap to go out on your own because you don't have everything figured out, you will have a few insights. So you know that most likely you can!
I left my marketing firm job...
2024-07-1713 min
Transactional Love2.9: Philip Soucy, Ceramicist, Artist + Founder of The Soucy Shop | The Commerce of Art, Honesty in Ceramics, Speaking + Dancing in Clay, Trusting your LightWelcome back to Transactional Love. In this special episode, Wendi and Norma welcome Philip Soucy, internationally-acclaimed Ceramicist, Artist + Founder of The Soucy Shop. Philip has exhibited at The Clayarch Gimhae Museum in South Korea and Cranbrook Art Museum and has been featured in publications throughout the art world, such as Artforum. His work explores the accumulation of experiences, how repetition and layering can produce new forms through the process of making. We try something a bit different in this episode where we unbox Phillip's beautiful ceramic art while we're speaking with him to learn about his inspiring journey around the...
2024-07-141h 25
Transactional Love2.9: Philip Soucy, Ceramicist, Artist + Founder of The Soucy Shop | The Commerce of Art, Honesty in Ceramics, Speaking + Dancing in Clay, Trusting your LightWelcome back to Transactional Love. In this special episode, Wendi and Norma welcome Philip Soucy, internationally-acclaimed Ceramicist, Artist + Founder of The Soucy Shop. Philip has exhibited at The Clayarch Gimhae Museum in South Korea and Cranbrook Art Museum and has been featured in publications throughout the art world, such as Artforum. His work explores the accumulation of experiences, how repetition and layering can produce new forms through the process of making. We try something a bit different in this episode where we unbox Phillip's beautiful ceramic art while we're speaking with him to learn about his inspiring journey around the...
2024-07-141h 25
Transactional Love2.8: Unboxing with Wendi & Norma | The Psychology of Selling by Brian Tracy, Insights on 6 Practices to Increase Success in Business Sales and Selling for OurselvesWelcome back to TL♡. In this episode, Wendi and Norma Unbox the book, The Psychology of Selling by Brian Tracy, published in 2006. We discuss 6 practices you can implement today to increase success in selling, not only in business, but in everyday life. Join us over on Patreon at the link below to listen into member-only episodes and TL♡ Community content: Circle, Besties and Co-creators. ♡ Join us on Patreon for early access, exclusive member-only episodes and more: patreon.com/TransactionalLove♡ Join our Community on IG: @transactionallove ♡ Say hello to Wendi & Norma: Hello@transactionallove.org♡ Lea...
2024-06-0715 minIt's Pronounced MemwahBrat and Brats by Andrew McCarthy (Part 2)Trailer for Brats documentary-- streaming June 13th on HuluMy Life in the Brat Pack, Reconsidered by Andrew McCarthy, NY Times, May 27, 2024 (gift link)New York Magazine articleClip: Final scene of Pretty in Pink Andrew's books:Memoirs:Brat: An '80s Story*The Longest Way Home*Walking with Sam*Fiction:
2024-06-0512 min
Transactional Love2.7: Andrea Escobar, Designer + Founder of Andrea Escobar Studio | Architecture as poetry, Structure and beauty, Behavior and emotion to the spatial environmentWelcome back to Transactional Love. Wendi and Norma welcome a dear friend and passionate designer, Andrea Escobar. Andrea is the founder of Andrea Escobar Studio, where she explores the evolving concept of home and how it changes over time and from person to person. Raised in Tijuana, Mexico and educated in architecture at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, Andrea has over 10 years of professional experience in high-end residential projects in the San Francisco Bay Area. Her studio, reflects her commitment to quality and originality, blending contemporary elegance with practical, operational design. Andrea's current work includes consulting services with architects...
2024-05-3144 min
Transactional Love2.6: TL♡ Benicia Magazine Interview | *Patreon Teaser* Full Episode Link in Show NotesWelcome back to Transactional Love. In this *Patreon member-only* episode, Wendi and Norma Speak with Caitlin Emmett of Benicia Magazine to do a fun interview on the TL♡ podcast, what started this passion project of ours, and a bit more into our own backgrounds. We are so happy to share this episode with you. For the full episode visit the Patreon link below.About Benicia Magazine | Celebrating 16 years, Benicia Magazine is the go-to source for County. Covering feature stories that engage readers who look forward to every issue, we extend our reach with Beniciamagazine.com, the anchor in...
2024-05-3101 minFeel Peace, Learn Skills How to Live Joyfully PreparedFive Lessons Learned in ItalyHere's what to expect on the podcast:Wendi's experience at the retreat she attended.The four major takeaways that Wendi highlights.Some stories Wendi heard during the retreat prove herbs work wonders for people.An upcoming six-week course called "Start Your Home Apothecary".And much more! Connect with Wendi Bergin!Website: https://joyfullyprepared.com/Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/joyfulprepInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/joyfulprepper/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/selfreliantmoms/Download Home Storage Checklist: https://www.joyfullyprepared.com/52weeksJ...
2024-05-2719 min
Transactional Love2.5: Unboxing with Wendi & Norma | The Tortured Poets Department by Taylor Swift *Patreon Teaser* 31:13 Full Episode Link in Show NotesWelcome back to TL♡. It's been a month since TTPD has been ours. We are unboxing The Tortured Poets Department by Taylor Swift with Wendi & Norma. We reflect and ruminate on the beauty, the heartbreak and the poetry of it all. Join us over on Patreon to listen into the full 31:13 minute convo, click on the link below & join the TL♡ Community: Circle, Besties and Co-creators. ♡ Join us on Patreon for early access, exclusive member-only episodes and more: patreon.com/TransactionalLove♡ Join our Community on IG: @transactionallove ♡ Say hello to Wendi & Norma: Hello@transactio...
2024-05-2313 minIt's Pronounced MemwahHandbook for an Unpredictable Life by Rosie PerezPlease follow us on Instagram: Memwah PodcastsVisit us at Pronounced MemwahMusic: Promenade themeBuy Rosie's memwah*Publisher's Weekly reviewRosie on WikipediaLetterman "Isuzu Trooper" clipBuy Wendi's books!I'm Wearing Tunics Now*Ginger Mancino, Kid Comedian*Socks*Buy Ann's book!Listen to...
2024-05-1347 min
Transactional Love2.4: Chef Kyle Young, Executive Chef of The Cafe at the Inn Benicia | Complex Art of Simple, Informal Training, Kitchens as Chapters, Hospitality Is Not One-Size-Fits-AllWelcome back to season two with Wendi & Norma, welcoming our friend and local Chef Kyle Young. Born and raised in Tucson, Arizona, Chef Kyle realized his love for cooking by accident. As a teenager, Chef Kyle had his first restaurant experience in his first job as a dishwasher. Since then and throughout his career he has become a self-taught, award-winning chef, discovering his love of ingredients and garden-reflective, "field-to-fork" menus through rewarding chapters training in Napa kitchens including Brix, Bardessono, Meadowood, The French Laundry and most recently Provisions in Vallejo, California. Today he joins us as the Executive Chef...
2024-04-2954 min
Transactional Love2.3: Unboxing with Wendi & Norma | *Patreon Teaser* Full Episode Link in Show NotesWelcome back to TL♡. Join us over on Patreon for this *exclusive member-only* episode of Unboxing with Wendi & Norma. To listen into the full convo and product details, click on the Patreon link below & join the TL♡ Community: Circle, Besties and Co-creators. ♡ Join us on Patreon for early access, exclusive member-only episodes and more: patreon.com/TransactionalLove♡ Join our Community on IG: @transactionallove ♡ Say hello to Wendi & Norma: Hello@transactionallove.org♡ Learn more about Transactional Love Podcast by Wendi & Norma: https://transactionallove.org/
2024-04-2501 min