This is the second time that today’s guest has appeared on Welcome Home to the Suburbs, but this time we’re discussing something different. With so much going on in the industry at this time, I wanted to bring a top professional, Renée Biery, back on the podcast to share what we need to know as homeowners looking to do renovation projects! Renée deVignier Biery, ASID, is an interior designer based in Wilmington, Delaware. In 1994 she earned an Associate degree in Applied Science in Interior Desi...
Nov 16, 2021•55 min•Ep. 56
Welcome to my potluck episode, where I have a little bit of something for everybody! On today’s episode, you’ll hear me share about my approach to design, some ways to foster your creativity and sense of accomplishment through DIY, my thoughts on the current supply chain issues and what you can do to minimize the impact on your design plans – plus so much more! My accessory course has finally launched! In this course I reveal my secrets, tips and tricks in a simple video course that’s broken up ...
Nov 02, 2021•37 min•Ep. 55
No matter what your career is, or what you’re doing in life, DIY is an awesome outlet. Today on the podcast we’re talking all things DIY with Meghan Russo, so get out your paint brush and let’s go! Meghan is an educator, home decorator, small business owner, mommy of 4, and lover of all things DIY and decor! She grew up in Queens, NY, and graduated from St. John's University with a B.S. in Childhood Education. Meghan worked as an elementary school teacher until becoming a full-time mom after the...
Oct 19, 2021•46 min•Ep. 54
Are you finding it difficult to juggle life, motherhood, and your career, with the vast amount responsibilities that come with each? Would you like to “get your wings” and go from a caterpillar to butterfly, but you’re not even sure where to start with this process? Today’s expert guest is Kelly Wilson, aka The Butterfly Guide, and in this episode, she reveals how each one of us can begin to do this right now . Kelly is a life activation coach who ignites women’s inner voice and authority so tha...
Oct 05, 2021•45 min•Ep. 53
Let’s face it, purchasing a home is one of, if not THE, biggest purchases that you and your family will ever make, which is why I just knew that I had to bring you this conversation with money confidence coach Aimee Cerka. In this episode, we’ll look at things such the big differences between having a scarcity mindset versus having an abundance mindset, what you can do if you and your partner come from totally different backgrounds with money (and have much different views on the topic), how you...
Sep 21, 2021•42 min•Ep. 52
How would you like to take the hassle out of ordering custom home décor? My guest today has the solution for making this process seamless , and I’m so excited to share with you this conversation I had with her! Ella Hall is the founder of Stitchroom, a Brooklyn upholstery shop that can help you make custom pillows, cushions, curtains, and other upholstery online. After receiving a degree in fashion design, Ella pursued a career in fashion, where she learned all about designers’ processes and all...
Sep 07, 2021•30 min•Ep. 51
Elizabeth Daniel was recently featured on CBS Sunday Morning, and I’m so excited to have her as our guest today! As they say, one man’s trash is another person’s treasure, and in this episode, you’ll learn how she is making it easy to incorporate vintage styles into your home! Elizabeth is a decor artist with an expansive education in multiple artistic styles. She has begun using decor as her latest medium, and Elizabeth’s Facebook Group, Elizabeth Daniel Decor, is where she unveils her installa...
Jun 21, 2021•27 min•Ep. 50
Are you stressed out? Who isn’t these days, am I right? Help is here, because today my special guest is “The Stress Coach” himself, Jordan Friedman! In this episode, he shares his expertise in reducing stress and anxiety by using stress management techniques, no matter what the source of the stress may be. From CEOs and college students, to cancer patients and 9/11 survivors, Jordan and his company The Stress Coach have been helping people work, sleep and feel better for 24 years. Jordan is form...
Jun 07, 2021•41 min•Ep. 49
As females who are trying to reach our highest potential and make the most impact in our work, we are faced with something called “power gaps”. Today’s incredible expert guest is has literally written the book on this topic, and I am so excited to have her on the podcast to share her insights during a time which is so challenging for women all over the world. Kathy Caprino, M.A. is an internationally-recognized career and executive success coach, writer, TEDx and keynote speaker and leadership t...
May 17, 2021•51 min•Ep. 48
It’s been a little while since I’ve recorded a new episode for the podcast, but I’m back to celebrate the one-year anniversary of Welcome Home to the Suburbs! I wanted to update you on all that has been happening with me, as I’ve been busy here working on developing my new course that recently launched, among other things. This episode isn’t just about what I’ve been up to though, as I also want to acknowledge all that you’ve been through this past year. As you’ll hear in this episode, I’ve desi...
May 03, 2021•19 min•Ep. 47
When it comes to buying a home, moving in and designing it, there are things that just “get” me. I don’t necessarily mean they bug me, but there are things with the process that I’m passionate about and that I want to share with you. In this episode I’m giving my list of things that I think will help you overcome some issues that you may be having, because being a homeowner should be fun and as stress-free as possible. All you need is a plan that is unique to you. If you have anything to add tha...
Mar 22, 2021•32 min•Ep. 46
Today we’re going a little bit “off the wall” and talking about Murphy beds! You may recall me talking about the amazing space-saving product offered by Lori Wall Beds, and today you’ll meet their co-founder, Kyle Marquardt. Lori Wall Beds is a Murphy bed company co-founded by Kyle and his brother Brendan, and they’re focused on providing the best value Murphy bed to the United States market. Kye is originally from the Chicago area, and he is currently living in Barcelona, Spain, with his wife a...
Mar 15, 2021•26 min•Ep. 45
Are you going through the paint wheel of literally thousands of colors, trying to get to the right one you’re looking for? Maybe your painter needs this information by tomorrow, and you don’t want to make a mistake that could cost you thousands of dollars? Choosing a paint color can be so overwhelming and crowdsourcing a color on Facebook isn’t always the best strategy. That’s why today I’m talking with the amazing Nicole Gibbons, the founder of Clare Paints, who is on a mission to make paint sh...
Mar 08, 2021•34 min•Ep. 44
Occupational therapy, psychology, special education and sensory integration all can tie into the design of your home, and today’s special guest has a background in each of these areas. In this episode, Morgan Blueglass reveals how all of these things can have a significant impact on the home environment and should be taken into consideration when designing a living area. Morgan is an occupational therapy practitioner, and she has learned the importance of sensory integration and helping people b...
Mar 01, 2021•36 min•Ep. 43
The walk-in closet, mudroom, basement, laundry room and garage are all what I like to call the “hot spots” of the home that need to be set up properly to work for your family. This is why I toady wanted to speak with a professional with over 30 years in the industry to share her knowledge and closet and organization solutions. Melissa Frank of Closet and Storage Concepts in Norwalk, Connecticut has been working in the closet industry since the late 1980’s. Not only is she a wonderful designer, b...
Feb 22, 2021•38 min•Ep. 42
Do you feel like you have yet to discover your purpose? Does your current job not really feel like it’s the right one for you? Maybe you’ve just lost your job, or you’ve given up working outside the home to raise a family? Today I’m speaking about all of these things with a purpose coach, and if you want to uncover that thing that you were meant to do, then this episode could be or you. Pavielle Bookman is a native of Jacksonville, FL. She graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Business from Fl...
Feb 15, 2021•42 min•Ep. 41
Are you having trouble deciding how to use a room in your house, or if the furniture is even going to fit? On today’s episode I’m talking Space Planning 101, which happens to be one of the first things I do when I’m looking at designing a client’s space! I’m excited to announce that I have the perfect service for you called R.O.O.M (which stands for “ R emove the O verwhelm and O vercome the M ove One Room at a Time”). With this service you can tackle one room, or you can tackle 9. This result-d...
Feb 08, 2021•25 min•Ep. 40
Today there might just be too many cooks in the kitchen! We’re going to do it in this episode though, as my guests and I talk all things kitchen, cooking and restaurants. If you’re a foodie or have just bought a new home with a nice, big kitchen that you want to use, this episode will help take the mystery out of it all! Chef Jamie Adams and Leonardo Moura are co-owners and business partners with over 40 years of experience in the restaurant industry. They both love to eat well, drink and be mer...
Feb 01, 2021•55 min•Ep. 39
Vactionland. Just the sound of that word sounds great! If you don’t know what state I’m referring to, Vacationland is the state of Maine (which is where I’m from), and I today I’m speaking with a Maine real estate agent to tell you all about what it’s like to move and live there. Marty Macisso has been a Maine licensed realtor since 2010 in the Greater Portland Maine area, but he’s sold properties up and down the coast of the state. Prior to this Marty was a loan officer and he has extensive kno...
Jan 25, 2021•42 min•Ep. 38
Do you love binge-watching HGTV and scrolling all those wonderful Facebook posts about design ideas? If you do, you are going to absolutely love today’s episode with Jen Berniker! Before moving from New York City to Westport, Connecticut with her husband and two kids (yes, she is a city to suburbs transplant also!), Jen worked for 15 years as a TV writer and director. Many of her credits were on home design and real estate programs for HGTV and TLC, and now she’s a writer for Westport Lifestyle ...
Jan 18, 2021•47 min•Ep. 37
It’s 2021, and now what the best way is to start off a new year? It’s by making plans! In this episode I’ll be talking about the most common problem that I hear from people who are making the move from the city to the suburbs. There’s a way to overcome this though, and I’ll be sharing how I can help each and every one of you solve this problem! I’m excited to announce that I have the perfect service for you called R.O.O.M (which stands for “ R emove the O verwhelm and O vercome the M ove One Roo...
Jan 11, 2021•23 min•Ep. 36
Did you already break that New Year’s resolution that you made? If so, don’t feel so bad about it! I didn’t make one, and in this episode I’ll tell you all about what I do instead of setting New Year’s resolutions. It’s called “Word of the Year”, and it’s something that I encourage you to try for yourself! I would love to hear your what your word of the year is for 2021, and why you chose it. Please DM me on Instagram, http://instagram.com/jillkalmaninteriors , and tell me all about it! As menti...
Jan 04, 2021•19 min•Ep. 35
Have you been thinking of starting your home search to the suburbs, but you aren’t sure if you even can move right now because it’s the holiday season? Today my special guest and I break down why (and how), you can absolutely do this if you want to! Christine Finch Oleynick is a local realtor and she has her finger on the pulse of what is going on in this real estate market, which is why I’m so excited to be introducing her to you today. Christine Finch Oleynick is known as an innovative leader,...
Dec 21, 2020•28 min•Ep. 34
How would you like to hear some great tips and tricks for having a really stylish holiday in your home? In this episode we are talking all things winter décor! Our expert guest has always been obsessed with interiors, specializing in changing her environment from season-to-season, which makes her the ideal guest to bring you today. Caryn Fleming founded Curated Life to satisfy her styling obsession, and as she says, to nest at our best sometimes takes a professional (and I agree)! Living and wor...
Dec 14, 2020•34 min•Ep. 33
Holidays 2020 are here, and somehow it’s been the longest and the shortest year - all at the same time! If you have recently moved from the city, or you are thinking about relocating to the suburbs for the first time, I’m here to give you some holiday decorating tips for your new (and most likely, larger!) home. I don’t want to talk just about décor though, and a big part of this episode is sharing how these holidays will differ from past years, and what my family will be doing that’s different....
Dec 07, 2020•21 min•Ep. 32
Moving can be a huge life stessor, especially when you factor in the lifestyle changes it comes with (along with an ongoing pandemic)! Needless to say, this can all take a toll on your relationships, which is why I’m so excited to be talking with my special guest today. Catherine Danieli is a love coach, relationship coach and guide. She supports people in healing fear-based relationship patterns so that they can experience radical self-love and healthy, extraordinary romantic relationships. Cat...
Nov 30, 2020•38 min•Ep. 31
Do you have a whole lot more space to furnish, and you’re thinking about getting a professional designer to help you out? Or maybe you’re not even sure if having a designer is right for you? I’m so excited to be chatting with another seasoned designer, as we share our expertise with you in answering these questions. Renée deVignier Biery, ASID, is an interior designer based in Wilmington, Delaware. In 1994 she earned an Associate degree in Applied Science in Interior Design with distinction, fro...
Nov 23, 2020•47 min•Ep. 30
Are you ready to have a little fun today? So often, including on this podcast, we talk about the challenges faced when moving from the city to suburban life. There are many obstacles involved, but what I have found is they can lead to negative thinking around the experience. What I want to do in this episode is to help you make a mindset shift around these challenges, because these hurdles can (and should) be overcome. Ultimately the move you make and everything that comes with it should be as l...
Nov 16, 2020•14 min•Ep. 29
Did you know that most of your thoughts aren’t even true? In this episode you’re going to meet my business coach Tobi Fairley, and she shares more about how we can become aware of, and then shift these thoughts, as we make more conscious choices about what’s possible in our lives and businesses. I’ve been working with Tobi for a couple of years now, and let me tell you, she is amazing! Tobi is a certified master life coach and award-winning interior designer, as well as being a business consulta...
Nov 09, 2020•45 min•Ep. 28
Are you feeling overwhelmed as a mom right now? How could anyone not be feeling this way, because whether you are a mother or not, we’re all being pulled in a lot of different directions these days. That’s why I wanted to bring a special guest, Dr. Jessica Bennett on the podcast today to talk distance learning, to getting hot meals on the table (and everything in between)! Dr. Bennett is the founder of Mindful Literacy Practice. She is a Special Education Teacher in a public school system, who s...
Nov 02, 2020•53 min•Ep. 27
