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The Get Thrifty Podcast

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For lovers of thrift, vintage, DIY, collecting, and for anyone who lives for finding one-of-a-kind, amazing treasures, the Get Thrifty podcast – powered by arc Thrift Stores – is a must-listen-to source of inspiration. Join host Maggie Scivicque as she and guests discuss topics ranging from design to reselling to fashion to sustainability. Get all the tips, secrets, and know-how you’ll need to revel in the thrill of the hunt! To learn more, go to www.arcthrift.com and click on the Get Thrifty podcast.
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Episodes

142: Gaining Empowerment by Decluttering Your Life with Liam Connerly

How decluttering your life can be empowering with guest Liam Connerly (@liamconnerly) and host Maggie Scivicque (@PodcastWithMaggie) on this episode of the Get Thrifty Podcast. Listen in and hear how Liam celebrates making conscious purchasing decisions, sustainability, and slow fashion. SHOW NOTES & TAKEAWAYS: The joy of decluttering life. Committed to slow fashion and a sustainable lifestyle. Going viral and how he grew his following on social media. How his mom inspired him! Celebrating t...

May 14, 202446 minEp. 142

141: Storytelling to Connect the Past to the Present with Melissa of @megillicutti

Guest Melissa of @megillicutti describes her style as “poetic” or “storied.” Tune in to her appearance of the Get Thrifty Podcast with host Maggie Scivicque @PodcastWithMaggie to be inspired by her tips on treasure hunting and her love of memory ware and celebrating the charm of vintage! SHOW NOTES & TAKEAWAYS: How she chooses to purchase an item based on the persona she imagines of who might buy it and where it might live. How to combat what she calls, “vintage fatigue.” Treasure hunting fo...

May 07, 202440 minEp. 141

140: Embracing the Chaos of Reselling with Young Entrepreneur Courtney

If you don’t want a job stuck in a cube from 9 – 5, perhaps a career as a reseller of thrifted, secondhand, and vintage treasures is in your future! Listen in to host Maggie Scivicque’s (@PodcastWithMaggie) conversation with 21-year-old reseller and entrepreneur Courtney of @courtjthrifts to learn more and be inspired! SHOW NOTES & TAKEAWAYS: Catching the entrepreneurial spirit. How she achieved full-time reselling success at 21 years old! Deciding to go “all in” and bet our herself to grow ...

Apr 30, 202452 minEp. 140

139: Creating Personal Style Bundles with Lydia Peacock

Lydia Peacock of @onbeatvintage is changing the world of fashion one thrifted and vintage item at a time! Join her and host Maggie Scivicque (@PodcastWithMaggie) on this episode of the Get Thrifty Podcast for a passionate conversation about slow fashion, advice on growing your reselling business, and personal style bundles! SHOW NOTES & TAKEAWAYS: How she creates her personal style bundles for her clients. Finding her passion. Tips for sourcing. Stepping into the creative side of life. From ...

Apr 23, 202452 minEp. 139

138: The Chemistry Behind Thrifting and Slow Fashion With Debbie Mitchell

As a university chemistry professor, Debbie of @heydebigale is all about the science and ethical benefits behind living a secondhand lifestyle and slow fashion. Listen in to her thought-provoking conversation with host Maggie Scivicque (@PodcastWithMaggie) on this episode of the Get Thrifty Podcast! SHOW NOTES & TAKEAWAYS: The advantages of avoiding fast fashion. How thrifting helps reduce your carbon footprint. The ethical choices around clothing. Experimenting with fashion and design in an...

Apr 16, 202442 minEp. 138

137: Meet Young Entrepreneur Kayli Lenz

Kayli (@kayshop_clouds) is an 18-year-old entrepreneur who is pursuing her dream of being a reseller. She resells big brands like Lululemon, Gymshark, Skims, and Michael Kors. Join her on this episode of the Get Thrifty Podcast and host Maggie Scivicque @PodcastWithMaggie and learn about her mastering of the social platforms that are helping her grow her business. SHOW NOTES & TAKEAWAYS: She’s been reselling since she was 13 years old. How she has grown her business on Jamble. Reselling Lulu...

Apr 09, 202436 minEp. 137

136: Southern Charm with Erin and Kelli

Guests Erin and Kelli @erinandkelli are all about spreading joy, friendship, inspiration, a love of thrifting, and a whole lot of Southern charm! You don’t want to miss their fun conversation with host Maggie Scivicque @PodcastWithMaggie on this episode of the Get Thrifty Podcast! SHOW NOTES & TAKEAWAYS: Friendship, a love of thrifting, and bonding over “trunk time.” A love for family heirlooms. Timeless Southern style and charm. Thrifting for parties, tablescapes, home décor, and fashion. M...

Apr 02, 202444 minEp. 136

135: Spreading Positivity with Trishy Over 50

Trish @trishyover50 has a message for women: embrace every stage of life and all its twists, turns, celebrate YOU, and thrift! Join host Maggie Scivicque @PodcastWithMaggie on this edition of the Get Thrifty Podcast as she and Trish talk about treasure hunting and how you can dress like a million bucks on a dime! SHOW NOTES & TAKEAWAYS: Spreading positivity. Fashion on a budget. How she gained her following on social media. Making a career out of being on social media. Turning insecurities i...

Mar 26, 202447 minEp. 135

134: Mindful Consumption with Kate of @readwritethrift

Guest Kate of @readwritethrift is passionate about sharing ways to get dressed and consume fashion in mindful, harm-reducing ways, ways that put people and the environment at the forefront of thinking about fashion! Kate likes her clothing slow, thrifted, and thoughtful. SHOW NOTES & TAKEAWAYS: Mindful consumption and thoughtful, slow fashion. The stories behind her most priced treasures. The Canadian thrifting and reselling scene. The rise in thrifting content on social media. The purpose o...

Mar 19, 202437 minEp. 134

133: The Art of Thrifting with Gavrielle

Guest Gavrielle (@gavriellefigueiredo) shares a ton of amazing advice on this episode of the Get Thrifty Podcast, including tips for how to infuse your home with character and soul, the scoop on shopping thrift stores that are managed by a church because the prices are often great, and more! SHOW NOTES & TAKEAWAYS: The perks of owning something of quality that will last a long time. Her vintage bag collection. Repurposing and bringing new life to thrifted finds. Training your thrifting eye. ...

Mar 12, 202446 minEp. 133

132: The Art of Slow and Functional Fashion with Zack of After Always Apparel

Zack (@after_always_apparel) thrifts blankets, sheets, curtains, and other textiles and turns them into comfortable, wearable works of art. Tune in to this episode of the Get Thrifty Podcast with host Maggie Scivicque and learn how Zack taught himself how to sew, what inspires him, and his desire to inspire and empower others to live a sustainable lifestyle. SHOW NOTES & TAKEAWAYS: Spreading the mission of Slow Fashion. Empowering others to practice a sustainable lifestyle. Defining “realist...

Mar 05, 202448 minEp. 132

131: Content Creation and Winning the Reselling Game with Cary Williams of American Arbitrage

The dos and don’ts of online auctions, reselling, and collecting vintage memorabilia with Cary Williams of @americanarbitrage and host Maggie Scivicque @PodcastWithMaggie SHOW NOTES & TAKEAWAYS: Tips for creating engaging content and having fun on TikTok. The importance of authenticity and finding out what makes you different. The competitive thrifting and bin culture in Las Vegas. His favorite categories: hats, vintage toys, sports cards, and more! His favorite selling platforms and his adv...

Feb 27, 202455 minEp. 131

130: Ethical and Conscious Fashion with Tyler Chanel

For many thrifters, shopping secondhand is a conscious choice to buy and live a sustainable, eco-savvy lifestyle. This is certainly true for guest Tyler Chanel @thriftsandtangles, an ethical thrifter, blogger, and model based in Los Angeles. Listen in to her conversation with host Maggie Scivicque @PodcastWithMaggie on this episode of the Get Thrifty Podcast and be inspired! SHOW NOTES & TAKEAWAYS: • The LA thrifting scene. • Thrifted weddings. • Trends in thrifting. • Ways to support ethica...

Feb 20, 202437 minEp. 130

129: Budding Entrepreneur and Thrift Reseller Ella Ricks

lla Ricks @thriftsbyella is a college freshman and already a successful online reseller with a huge social following! This entrepreneur has so much marketing and business savvy to share! Tune in to this episode of the Get Thrifty Podcast with host Maggie Scivicque @PodcastWithMaggie and get a youthful perspective on thrifting, a love of vintage, her inventory and mystery boxes, and having fun on TikTok! SHOW NOTES & TAKEAWAYS: • How this college Freshman launched her successful online resell...

Feb 13, 202433 minEp. 129

128: Reselling Books with Jessica of Bookiee Books

If you love thrifting, if you love reading, if you’re a reseller who wants to know how to market the books you have in your inventory, this episode of the Get Thrifty Podcast is for you! Tune in as guest, Jessica of @bookieebooks, and host Maggie Scivicque (@PodcastWithMaggie), have a well-read conversation all about books, the different genres and what sells, collecting, growing a reselling business, and more!

Feb 06, 202454 minEp. 128

126: Rescuing Rust and Preserving Memories with Kari of Relic Road

Kari @relicroadjunk travels the country with her husband in their big white Sprinter van named “Betty White” finding treasures and collecting stories along the way! Tune in to this episode of the Get Thrifty Podcast with host Maggie Scivicque @PodcastWithMaggie and learn how she has grown her three businesses Relic Road, the Retro Ranch, and Gasoline Alley.

Jan 23, 202437 minEp. 126

125: Making a Game of it with Nicole and Joe of the “The Reseller Showdown”

If you love thrifting and reselling…and having a BLAST!...then this episode of the Get Thrifty Podcast with Maggie Scivicque (@PodcastWithMaggie) and her guests Nicole and Joe (@idflipthat), hosts of the “The Reseller Showdown,” is for you. Sharpen up your thrifting knowledge and listen in!

Jan 16, 202440 minEp. 125

124: Working for a Mission with Flor Mendez

Of course, everyone knows you can donate clothes, toys, books, and furniture to secondhand stores, but you should also consider donating your old car, boat, motorcycle, dirt bike, tractor, trailer, or RV to the Vehicles for Charity program https://www.facebook.com/vehiclesforcharity! Listen in as host Maggie Scivicque @PodcastWithMaggie chats with the program’s director Flor Mendez and learn just how easy it is to help support nonprofits across the country!

Jan 09, 202422 minEp. 124

122: Spreading the Gospel of Vintage with Anna Weaver

Calling all flea market lovers! Listen in to guest Anna Weaver of @annaweaverinteriors as she and host Maggie Scivicque @PodcastWithMaggie discuss thrifting, secondhand shopping, estate sales, Chairish Pink Book, her eclectic style, and more!

Dec 26, 202350 minEp. 122

121: A Seasonal Treat From the Get Thrifty Podcast

We love this time of year! We wish all our listeners a happy and joyful season, spent with family, friends, and a cup of good cheer! We also hope you’ll take a minute to listen to this seasonal message of gratitude made just for YOU! May your holidays – however you celebrate – be full of joy, peace, and lots of thrifting!

Dec 19, 20233 minEp. 121

120: Treasure Hunting Around the World with William Conlin

William Conlin (@williamgconlin) sold his first item on eBay – a VHS copy of Jurassic Park – when he was 12 years old. It’s been quite a ride ever since! Today he travels the world treasure hunting and making documentary films. Listen in to this fascinating episode of the Get Thrifty Podcast with host Maggie Scivicque @PodcastWithMaggie today!

Dec 12, 202349 minEp. 120

119: Celebrating Personal Style with Adina J

Thrifting enables you to truly express your own personal style in ways that just aren’t possible with fast fashion. Check out this episode of the Get Thrifty Podcast with host Maggie Scivicque @PodcastWithMaggie and her guest Adina J @bcrladinaj where they discuss taking risks, experimenting, and finding items that become the foundational building blocks of your style.

Dec 05, 202343 minEp. 119

118: Breaking the Fast Fashion Habit with Amanda of Project Your Best

Amanda of @projectyourbest is on a mission to help fellow moms and busy women create sustainable wardrobes that make it easy for them to get dressed, feel their best, and pursue their unique purpose by uncovering the intersection between their personal style and lifestyle. Join host Maggie Scivicque @PodcastWithMaggie on this episode of the Get Thrifty Podcast to learn how she broke her “fast fashion addiction,” all about her devotion to promoting sustainability and a secondhand lifestyle, and h...

Nov 28, 202343 minEp. 118

117: Giving Thanks for a Great Season of the Get Thrifty Podcast With Host Maggie Scivicque and Producer Lisa Metzger

Check out this special Thanksgiving edition of the Get Thrifty Podcast as host Maggie Scivicque @PodcastwithMaggie and the show’s producer Lisa Metzger reflect on some of the most memorable shows of the year AND the things they’ve learned from guests. From creating viral and engaging content to cause marketing to words of wisdom from generations past, there is a lot to be grateful for in this episode.

Nov 21, 202338 minEp. 117

116: Fun and Zany Recap From the BOSS Reseller Remix Event

WOW! What a blast! We had such a great time at the BOSS Reseller Remix @bossresellerremix in Las Vegas a few weeks ago! We were thrilled to have attended; we learned a lot, made some amazing friends, and laughed a ton! If you couldn’t make the trip, don’t worry! Take a listen to this special edition of the Get Thrifty Podcast with host Maggie Scivicque @PodcastwithMaggie and you’ll feel like you were there!

Nov 14, 202329 minEp. 116

115: Scrappy Bootstrapping and Helping the Community with Lawren of the More is More Store

Lawren @themoreismorestore began reselling her thrift finds in 2017 and has grown her eBay store to over 5,000 items ranging from sparkly 80s gems to college football memorabilia and a bit of everything in between. Listen in to her fun conversation with host Maggie Scivicque @PodcastwithMaggie on this edition of the Get Thrifty Podcast to learn all about what she calls her “magic doormat,” and more!

Nov 07, 202351 minEp. 115

114: Making Shopping Sustainable and Secondhand Easy and Convenient with Sarah Pinner of beni

Want to learn all about the circular economy and the importance of shopping secondhand? Want to learn about a platform that makes selling and buying secondhand easier and more convenient? Then this is the episode for you! Join host Maggie Scivicque @PodcastwithMaggie and her guest Sarah Pinner of @join_beni as they discuss eCommerce and re-commerce and how to create an integrated experience between the two.

Oct 31, 202336 minEp. 114

113: How Resellers Can Be Consignment Ready with the Ladies of Consignment Chats

Have you incorporated consignment into your reselling business? If not, this is the show for you! Tune in to this episode of the Get Thrifty Podcast with host Maggie Scivicque @PodcastwithMaggie as the ladies from Consignment Chats share their experience and know-how that will help you be “consignment ready”! Tune in and be inspired!

Oct 24, 202348 minEp. 113
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