Conversations In a Vintage Shop

Send a text I'M BURNED THE F$%& OUT! When I opened my vintage shop back in 2018 I knew that it was going to be a long and tiring road to get my shop to where I wanted it to go. Flash forward to 2024 my shop has changed, but the way I interact with it hasn't. In today's episode, I'll talk about my struggle with burnout after working 6-7 days a week for 5 years, in my vintage...

Send a text Hello 2024! I'm BACK and ready to talk about all the changes I've made since my last episode! In today's episode, I'll be delving into one of the biggest confusions surrounding my vintage shop: "Are you a thrift store or a vintage store?" What does it mean to be a "vintage store" or a "thrift store"? What's the difference between v...

Send a text Welcome to our LAST EPISODE..... of 2023 :) Owning a vintage shop is hard, but in the year 2023 it's even harder!  In today's episode, we'll be talking about what the hell happened this year and what we're going to do about it in 2024. We did things a little differently this year and had to say goodbye to what we're expected to do as a micro-business. Stay post...

Send a text Just imagine you're a vendor at a market selling vintage clothing. To get to this market you had to hunt for the inventory, buy supplies and possibly even travel to be a vendor. Now imagine a celebrity in the music and fashion world comes to this market to find "inspiration" for their next collection. This would be a very exciting thing for any seller to have a celebrity...

Send a text Back in Season 1, we did an episode dedicated to the paranormal experiences we've had in the historic building our Brick & Mortar Shop, Carmine & Hayworth Vintage , is located in! In honor the spooky season, here's PART TWO recapping our past experiences as well as new ones! Plus, added history on the building itself and what could possibly be the cause of the hauntin...

Send a text I got such a great response to our episode, "From Stage to Screen..." that I decided to record another episode detailing the LATEST Julien's Auction "Hollywood & Royalty"! In this week's episode, I'll be talking about my latest adventure in Hollywood auctions, my preparation and WHAT I WON! History is so often seen as something that can only be le...

Send a text IS FASHION ART? What's your immediate response and why? In today's episode, I'll be discussing the two sides of whether fashion is art or just a way to make money. Trust me when I say that this topic can get pretty heated from those I talk to on both sides!  Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/christian-larssen/creme-de-la-creme License code: 5...

Send a text What's something that everyone who starts a business has in common? Receiving BAD ADVICE! Since I started my adventure is opening a vintage shop way back in 2018, I've received my fair share of bad advice from other small business owners, big business owners and those who mean well.  I've picked out three of the worst pieces of advice I've received and I'll tel...

Send a text Wow! This is an episode I didn't know I'd ever be able to record, but I'm beyond grateful that I can! On this week's episode, I'll be sharing with you my latest dive into the auction world with the recent Julien's Auction "Hollywood: Classic & Contemporary" where an amazing mix of Hollywood and theater memorabilia was up for grabs!  Here&apos...

Send a text I'm BACK from an unexpected hiatus! Let me just preface this episode with a HUGE apology! I had my shop music up louder than I thought, so you will here a lot of background static and noise. The Last Shadow Puppets had me feeling the feels the day I recorded this episode :) In today's episode, I'm going back to a topic that I will never tire of speaking about and that&ap...

Send a text This week's episode is all about THRIFTING and RESELLING! Is it ethical? Do resellers of popular platforms like Depop take garments away from low-income families? What's the alternative? I recently read an article in Buzzfeed News about the backlash a Depop seller is facing on TikTok after posting a thrifting haul for her Depop shop. There have been some very divided and heat...

Send a text Alright, so the title was a BIT click-batey, but it was catchy! In todays' episode, I'll be giving a more sarcastic view of the things I hate about being a vintage shop owner. What are the 10 things that get me wanting to slap myself? FAT SHAMING FASHION SIGNIFICANCE PLAYING DRESS-UP & MORE!  Take a listen and find out! Make sure to follow us on Instagram to be the FIRST...

Send a text We all know THOSE people: The "Creative Vampires" The "Predators" The "Takers" We meet them in our day to day lives, but what happens when you come across them in business? In this week's episode, I talk about the categories of people I've met who forced me to learn my lesson the hard way. I'm telling YOU about them, so you don't have t...

Send a text What gets my heart pumping? What is my BIGGEST motivation for having my shop? In today's episode, I'm sharing with you a passion project I've been working on for what feels like my entire life: THE ARCHIVE. I'll be talking about what the Archive is, does and my favorite pieces! For those who want an update on my SHOP HAUNTING: this one is for you! Learn about new ep...

Send a text YOU ASKED AND I DELIVERED! Back by popular demand is another episode on our CUSTOMER STORIES!  Head over to Season 1 to listen to our first episode that caused quite a stir!  One thing that all retail workers have in common is that we ALL have stories.  Some funny and some unnerving. Take a listen! Want to keep up on new episode alerts? Follow us on Instagram! @conversationsinavintages...

Send a text In this week's episode, I revisit an episode from Season 1 where I talked about the challenges of owning a small business especially when it's a VINTAGE SHOP. Lesson learned and some advice I've picked up along the way. What do you do when you run into customers who don't understand your business and make that KNOWN? Listen to find out! Make sure to follow us on Ins...

Send a text Hello SEASON 3!  It's hard for that to not sound pretentious :)  We've been gone for awhile, but we're BACK and ready to talk about the shop, life and everything in-between! Today I'll tell you where I've been and the curveballs life has thrown recently while also giving a little ADHD update! Want to interact with us? Follow the podcast on Instagram @conversati...

Send a text In today's episode, we're revisiting a topic that in an ongoing conversation in the shop.  Our original episode, "Vintage & Size Inclusivity" in Season 1 got things rolling, but today we're keeping it fresh in everyone's minds! I'm going to talk about an article I read that gives more insight and context into why vintage isn't as inclusive as...

Send a text In today's episode, we're going to talk a topic that is a conversation STAPLE in my shop: GENTRIFICATION Specifically in small downtown districts. We've all seen it. We all have our opinions.  Why is it a big deal? Let's talk about it! We're also giving some updates on our popular segments: What's Happening in My Building? Keep up with us on Instagram at @...

Send a text PART TWO, friends! I'm beyond honored to have had the opportunity to sit down with the incredible human, Paige Victoria. SINGLE MOM INDIGENOUS BADASS SURVIVOR MODEL MENTOR In Part Two, the conversation continues!  Make sure to follow Paige on Instagram @paigevictoria00 Follow us at @conversationsinavintageshop to be the first to know about upcoming episodes! If you or anyone you k...

Send a text It's our first OFFICIAL INTERVIEW!! Sorry Charles, you didn't count :) I'm beyond honored to have had the opportunity to sit down with the incredible human, Paige Victoria. SINGLE MOM INDIGENOUS BADASS SURVIVOR MODEL MENTOR and so much more..... In Part One, we're going to talk about her life as not only a model, but as an indigenous woman in a predominantly white s...

Send a text We all have them. UNPOPULAR OPINIONS! On today's episode we'll be talking about your unpopular RETAIL opinions! Have you worked in the service industry? I know you have them! I asked YOU on Instagram what some of yours were and I just had to add my own! I do this in jest, BUT I'm completely serious :) Keep up with the conversation over on Instagram @conversationsinavinta...

Send a text I'm so excited to be back in 2022 with more episodes! Let's play a little catch up shall we?  On this episode I'll talk about: What I've been up to! New changes at the shop! An ADHD update! How I've been establishing boundaries :) Thanks for listening! Make sure to follow us on Instagram @conversationsinavintageshop Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): http...

Send a text Charles is BACK for our LAST EPISODE of 2021! We've got a lot to squeeze in for our last episode but here we go! Listen as we hang out and talk about: * New men's clothing in the shop! * Artist woes! * Creepy dudes! * and MORE! Follow both of Charles's art Instagram accounts: @mrpenandmarker & @bonejackdesigns Thank you AGAIN for listening every week! I am beyond exc...

Send a text It's the moment none of you have been waiting for!  My first INTERVIEW on this podcast! Today I'll be interviewing my other half Mr. Charles Sterling. Not only is he an amazing artist behind Bone Jack Designs and Mr. Pen and Marker on Instagram, but also a pretty awesome resource for all things retail! You'll hear us rant, talk corporate versus small business retail, Can...