Author and speaker Theresa Boedeker gets herself into a chilly pickle and you'll be very impressed with her solution! Theresa and I are both writers for Her View from Hom e. Theresa is a mom of two children, 15 years apart. At first she had one learning to talk, and one talking back. One learning to drive, and one driving her crazy. Now one is the momma of two cuties and the other is starting college. Her husband and she live in Missouri and enjoy walking, gardening, and laughing at their comple...
Sep 08, 2021•25 min•Season 5Ep. 121
Author and coach Vie Portland tells us of multiple wardroble malfunctions. Vie and I met in a Facebook group called I Don't Have My Isht Together. Here is another interview with a member from that group. Vie helps people find their fabulous! Through coaching, one to one and through her Community Interest Company; through her products; through her books; through her workshops. Find Vie: On her website - VieNess On Instagram - @VieNessCIC On Facebook - Vie Ness Discover You Love You On Twitter - @...
Sep 02, 2021•28 min•Season 5Ep. 120
Dana Maree shocks her elderly neighbor by inadvertently presenting her, ahem, unmentionalbes. Dana Maree is a proud maverick who dances to the beat of her own drum and found her purpose in her work as an Alignment Coach, inspiring women to build a life for themselves, free from guilt, shame and fear. Find Dana: Her book, F@#* Motherhood Her website, Dana Maree Coaches Her Facebook group, Women Smashing Glass Ceilings Oh! And also: Get your cozy clothes at ShelfieShoppe ! Use code FANCYFREE for f...
Aug 24, 2021•33 min•Season 5Ep. 119
Laura Tremaine tells a story of getting totally punked in high school. AND! The mystery remained unsolved until many years later! Laura Tremaine is an avid reader, sporadic writer, and enthusiastic podcaster. She grew up in a small town in southern Oklahoma and moved to Los Angeles site unseen when she was 22. Years of film and television production followed, and in 2007 she married the director she met on her first movie set. For six years, Laura wrote regularly at Hollywood Housewife , a blog ...
Aug 19, 2021•35 min•Season 5Ep. 118
Amy Lang is a sexual health expert who helps parents teach kids about the birds and the bees. Find Amy: Her podcast, Just Say This Her website, Birds & Bees & Kids Instagram, @birdsbeeskids Facebook, BirdsBeesKids Oh! And also: Get your cozy clothes at ShelfieShoppe ! Use code FANCYFREE for free shipping. Join Fancy Free's private Facebook Group ! It's so much fun! Click the Follow button so you don't miss a single episode! Leave a rating and written review ! I will be forever grateful !...
Aug 11, 2021•27 min•Season 5Ep. 117
Carol Miller tells a hilarious story about a mammogram mishap. She is also a fascinating entrepreneur who turned a sewing factory into an award-winning brewery. Carol is loving: Invested by Danielle Town Her motorcycle, Adam: Here is Carol with John Cusack: Find Carol Instagram: Chocolate Bob The brewery she opened: Textile Brews Oh! And also: Get your cozy clothes at ShelfieShoppe ! Use code FANCYFREE for free shipping. Join Fancy Free's private Facebook Group ! It's so much fun! Click the Foll...
Aug 04, 2021•25 min•Season 5Ep. 116
Comedian Katie Love tells a CRAZY story about finding out she was accidentally dating a murderer. She also has an amazing story of childhood loss, a religious cult, and being married at the age of 16. Katie is loving the show A Million Little Things . Join Katie the Laugh Gallery Live Event at Art Share L.A. on Sept 25th! Katie Love is a writer, comedian, and the producer of Laugh Gallery, an unscripted series featuring funny people reviewing art. Katie performs at such venues as The Comedy Stor...
Jul 28, 2021•37 min•Season 5Ep. 115
Rachel Nielson of 3 in 30 Takeaways for Moms Podcast tells us all about her confusion regarding condoms and the awkward conversation she had with her father. I CRIED I laughed so hard. She is ADORABLE!!! Rachel interviewed me about Fancy Free on 3 in 30. Listen to that episode here ! Rachel's favorite TV line comes from this SNL skit . For more SNL laughter, check out the famous cowbell skit here . My top 5 favorite episodes of 3 in 30 Takeaways for Moms Podcast: 013: HOW TO SUPPORT THOSE WHO AR...
Jul 21, 2021•34 min•Season 5Ep. 114
Five Season 4 Fancy Free Guests tell us about their craziest first (ish) dates. You can't MAKE this stuff up, guys! Joanna Crohn Chantea McIntyre Lana Hogue Lea Taylor Casey O'Roarty Here is my interview on 3 in 30 Takeaways for Moms Get your cozy clothes at ShelfieShoppe ! Use code FANCYFREE for free shipping. Join Fancy Free's private Facebook Group ! It's so much fun! Click the Subscribe button so you don't miss a single episode! Leave a rating and written review ! I will be forever grateful ...
Jul 12, 2021•24 min•Season 5Ep. 113
Lindsay Cook's pregnant body betrays her, and she and her two-year-old son end up getting a great laugh together. Lindsay is loving Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less by Greg McKeown Effortless: Make It Easier to Do What Matters Most by Greg McKeown Lindsay Cook is a mom of 3 kids ages 8, 6, and 4. She and her family moved to Arizona about a year ago and love it there! Her husband is a physician, and they met in college in Utah and got married. They moved to Missouri for his medical s...
Jun 14, 2021•21 min•Season 4Ep. 112
JoAnn Crohn has two great home security stories, opens up about a medical diagnosis, and has a great book recommendation and life hack! JoAnn mentions The Road Back to You: An Enneagram Journey of Self Discovery by Ian Morgan Cron and Suzanne Stabile when we talk about her enneagram number Her favorite phone app Simply Piano by Joy Tunes Armchair Expert Podcast with Dax Shepard The Peloton Moms Book Club Facebook group JoAnn is loving Finlay Donovan is Killing It by Elle Cosimano Joanne (Jarrett...
Jun 07, 2021•39 min•Season 4Ep. 111
Jun 03, 2021•31 min
Lea Taylor has SO many funny stories! The Tesco car park disgrace, figure-of-speech misunderstandings, close encounters with royal crotches, and a BUNCH more. You will LAUGH! We were introduced by Mary Turner Thomson. If you haven't heard her episodes, they. Are. FASCINATING!!! 64. Mary Turner Thomson Finds Out She's Married to a Bigamist, Con Man, and Psychopath Bonus 11. Mary Turner Thomson Tells Us More About Her Life Married to a Psychopath Listen to Lea's Podcast Here is Victoria Woods sing...
May 31, 2021•45 min•Season 4Ep. 110
Comedian Leanne Morgan tells the BEST stories about kids, doo-doo, tiny panties, crazy breasts, jello salads, and so much more! Leanne is loving: Hilton Head Health Here's the video of Leanne talking about mean daughters . Here's my article about getting a shopping sports bra injury . Leanne’s style of comedy combines her southern charm and hilarious story telling about her own life into an act that keeps them coming back for more. As a stay-at-home, mother of three with a husband, people are al...
May 27, 2021•47 min•Season 4Ep. 109
Author Jen Babakhan has an awesome story about hiking shenanigans at Lake Tahoe. You'll laugh right out loud. I promise. Jen is loving: Ted Lasso on Apple TV Here's the clip of It's a Wonderful Life with the "on the nest" reference . Here's Jens's original post about the incident . Jen Babakhan is the author of Detoured: The Messy, Grace-Filled Journey From Working Professional to Stay at Home Mom . She lives in California with her husband and two boys, along with a stubborn shih tzu named Baile...
May 25, 2021•34 min•Season 4Ep. 108
Nina Restieri, owner of the day planner company momAgenda, makes a funny and ironic book club snafu. We also have a very sweet impromtu parenting therapy session. She's awesome! Nina is the author of the recently released book Overcoming the Mom Life Crisis . She is also the designer, founder, and owner of momAgenda ! Here is my famous Toffee Bar recipe ! Nina Restieri is the founder and president of momAgenda. Previously, she has spent time as an advertising executive, as the president of a fam...
May 17, 2021•32 min•Season 4Ep. 107
Dr. Karyn Tapley tells us all about her unconventional medical career and the time a psychiatrist unknowingly saved her job in residency. Karyn is loving SEAK , an organization that helps physicians explore their true career possibilities Karyn is an Ob/Gyn, fellowship-trained in Integrative medicine, who has transitioned out of traditional practice and is currently selling Mercedes-Benz’ as she completes her MBA. She calls it her “covid career”! She's a total car chic....and she started off wit...
May 10, 2021•34 min•Season 4Ep. 106
Dr. Michelle Dang tells all about a photoshoot and waxing gone wrong. Michelle is loving The Flight Attendant on HBO Max Firefly Lane on Netflix Dead to Me on Netflix Here is the video clip from Tommy Boy we referenced. Here is the photoshoot result! Find Michelle: at MichelleDangMD.com Wishwell Podcast For female physicians: our Fit Female Physicians facebook group and Instagram @fitfemalephysicians Michelle is an Interventional Pain Management Physician, yoga instructor, Lagree fitness instruc...
May 07, 2021•28 min•Season 4Ep. 105
Dr. Kat Zechar shares her seriously not fancy dog-related moments. She is SUCH a good storyteller. Don't miss this one! Kat is loving High Fidelity Suitcase record player and vintage records Listen to Kat's previous Fancy Free episode here ! Find Kat: on Twitter Intentional Med Ed Kat is Doctor Momming to the best of her ability, trying to give effective feedback to 20somethings and the K-5 crowd. And herself, on occasion. Things to Know: Get your cozy clothes at ShelfieShoppe ! Use code FANCYFR...
May 03, 2021•29 min•Season 4Ep. 104
Attorney Melanie Lovell tells her story of getting caught dumpster diving before court. Melanie is loving Dark Shadows Remembrance of Things Past by Proust Melanie and I met in the Facebook Group " I Don't Have My iSht Together Either ." Find Melanie: Bright Day Orthodontics After practicing law in Georgia for 20 years, Melanie moved to a little mountain town in Colorado, where she helps manage her husband's orthodontic practice. Check out my interview on 3 in 30 Takeaways for Moms Podcast here ...
Apr 26, 2021•26 min•Season 4Ep. 103
Dr. Shaun McKee tells us about her most embarrassing high school moment. Shaun is loving Brian Johnson's Philosopher's Notes Find Shaun: Her website, The Vitality MD Facebook Shaun is a Neuroradiologist, mom to 2 kids in college, wife (of 31 years), Ultramarathoner & IronMan triathlete. She's also a professional biohacker ... & loves helping motivated women (ages 35+) flip the switch on their “survival & vitality genes” so they can be more resilient, feel better, do more (& feel ...
Apr 20, 2021•17 min•Season 4Ep. 102
Sam Staskal tells us about falling down at her property showing and baring it all to her client. We chat about the aftermath of her viral Facebook Live video, and we learn what she used to believe about snakes and breastfeeding. Find Sam: Sam's viral video Sam's YouTube channel Facebook , Instagram , LinkedIn , and TikTok Sam Staskal is a Realtor in Southwest Wisconsin. She lives in a small town with her boyfriend, 4 kids, and 2 dogs. She left her nearly 20 year career as a Graphic Designer to p...
Apr 12, 2021•37 min•Season 4Ep. 101
Lies Helsloot, author and entrepreneur, tells us all about her first kiss and many other hilarious blond moments. Lies is loving: The group U nstoppable Entrepreneur The book The Success Principles by Jack Canfield Lies is a 2-time published author, health coach & influencer, serial entrepreneur currently running 2 businesses: her health coaching initiative and her hairbrush line Delphin & Emerence, motivational keynote speaker. Her book The Complete guide to Healthy Hair. A 3-step progr...
Apr 06, 2021•38 min•Season 4Ep. 100
Chantea McIntyre, influencer, model, and clothing designer, tells us about her most embarrassing basketball moment. Chantea is loving: The phone app Tacx Hyaluronic and Vitamin C facial serums Chantea McIntyre is an Instagram influencer, mother of four, wife of a fire fighter, model, and clothing designer who has also been a biology teacher and was crowned Mrs. California! Find Chantea: Her website, Chantea McIntyre Her clothing line Chanj on Facebook and Instagram Things to Know: Get your cozy ...
Mar 29, 2021•30 min•Season 4Ep. 99
Tara Clark of Modern Mom Probs tells us about an epic kitchen fail. Tara is loving: The Blue Dot Project Cozy Earth bedding and clothing Tara Clark is the creator of Instagram's @modernmomprobs and author of the new book Modern Mom Probs: A Survival Guide for 21st Century Mothers. Her platforms normalize the tough conversations around motherhood. Find Tara: Her website, ModernMomProbs on Facebook and Instagram Things to Know: Get your cozy clothes at ShelfieShoppe ! Use code FANCYFREE for free s...
Mar 25, 2021•25 min•Season 4Ep. 98
Emily Siegel, Connection Coach and host of The Connected Mom Life Podcast, tells us about how she knew she needed to figure out how to make friends as an adult. Emily is loving these books: Share Your Stuff, I'll Go First by Laura Tremaine The Lazy Genius Way by Kendra Adachi Emily's lifehacks: Automate your social times with friends by prescheduling them on your calendar. Buy gifts in bulk ahead of time to have options on hand. I was a guest on Emily's show, The Connected Mom Life. Check out th...
Mar 22, 2021•31 min•Season 4Ep. 97
Apparel manufacturing guru and educator Lana Hogue tells us some HILARIOUS nude beach stories. Lana's lifehacks are get a full 8 hours of sleep per night cut out sugar for eliminating inflammation Check out Garment Industry 411 to take the AMAZING series of classes I took on manufacturing apparel. Lana's Oakland, CA backyard: Some other fun photos of Lana Jane Hamill's podcast episode where we get into the nitty-gritty of how I went from idea to inventory for Shelfie Shoppe. Lana Hogue is a sewn...
Mar 15, 2021•42 min•Season 4Ep. 96
Teacher, Ailene Azzam, had an all too effective behavioral contract with a student that backfired on her! And! She sells Color Street Nail Strips. If you haven't tried them, they are awesome!!! Ailene is loving her virtual reality set from Oculus Quest and the VR game Supernatural ! Ailene is also loving Color Street Nail Strips! Text her at 775-233-5197 for 10% off her stash. To see the options, check out her Color Street Website . Find Ailene on Facebook . Ailene retired from teaching June 201...
Mar 08, 2021•30 min•Season 4Ep. 95
Author, podcaster and world traveler Chaundell Monn encounters an unexpected language barrier ordering pizza in Bath, England. Find Chaundell on her website, ChaundellMonn.com Buy Chaundell's book Trailblazer: A Woman's Guide to Letting Go of Expectations, Trusting Yourself, and Clearing the Path to a Fulfilling Life Check out Chaundell's podcast The Daring Life Podcast Find Chaundell on Instagram ! Chaundell Monn lives in the Pacific Northwest and is the author of the book Trailblazer: A Woman'...
Mar 01, 2021•33 min•Season 4Ep. 94
Marketing educator Jane Hamill, my mentor, tells us two different ways she accidentally exposed herself. Find Jane on her website, JaneHamill.com Check out Jane's podcast The Jane Hamill Podcast ! Find Jane on Instagram and Facebook ! Jane Hamill teaches creative entrepreneurs and business owners how to market and sell more products. When you build a loyal following for your brand, you don’t have to worry about where your next sale is coming from. How amazing is that? Things to Know: Join Fancy ...
Feb 25, 2021•32 min•Season 4Ep. 93
