Conversations with the Hostess

If you are a military spouse or part of a military family, listen in today to two amazing military spouses that are inspiring and empowering other military families.  Abi and Daena have created Legacy Magazine and Legacy Magazine Kids to help those that are in a military lifestyle feel connected to others that may be going through similar challenges and ways to help them cope with those challenges...

Worried about how you're going to celebrate Thanksgiving this year if you can't gather with your big group of family and friends?   Don't worry!  I've got so many ideas on how to turn that traditional big Thanksgiving celebration into a smaller gathering that will be just as much fun, delicious, and memorable.  Listen in to hear those ideas and get permission to keep it super simple and just stay...

Worried about how you're going to celebrate Thanksgiving this year if you can't gather with your big group of family and friends?   Don't worry!  I've got so many ideas on how to turn that traditional big Thanksgiving celebration into a smaller gathering that will be just as much fun, delicious, and memorable.  Listen in to hear those ideas and get permission to keep it super simple and just stay...

Happy Halloween!  This week I'm giving you lots of ways to create a feeling of togetherness and community within your neighborhood by using Halloween as the catalyst.  During the pandemic this year, most people aren't trick or treating in the traditional sense, so these ideas will have your neighborhood still doing things together as a community while at a safe distance.  Listen in to incorporate...

This week's episode is for any mom out there that has ever desired connection and community with other mommas.  My guest, Nicole McKinley talks all about how it took a little bit of bravery to create her mom tribe, and how that tribe helped to launch her business.  She has great advice for anyone wanting to start a business, side hustle, or Etsy shop.  We also talk all about parties from enjoying...

This week I talked with my friend Tiffany Wagner about her moving journey and finding a place that feels like home.  Just take the best parts of all the places you live to find the perfect location!  She also shared how her hospitality background has influenced how she lives her life and hosts now.  Tiffany gave us great advice for using your kids to help you build your community while teaching th...

This week I talked with my friend Tiffany Wagner about her moving journey and finding a place that feels like home.  Just take the best parts of all the places you live to find the perfect location!  She also shared how her hospitality background has influenced how she lives her life and hosts now.  Tiffany gave us great advice for using your kids to help you build your community while teaching th...

If you are in need of some encouragement then you should definitely listen to today's episode!  Margaret Becker shares her story of change.  From continuous moves with the military as a child to now doing it today as a military spouse, she shares valuable advice about the benefits of a military lifestyle.  As a nurse, Margaret has an innate ability to be caring and nurturing.  Listen in as she giv...

Listen in to hear Sarah's story of how she entered this crazy world of being a military spouse and the one interesting tool that she's used over and over again to get through new town loneliness after moving.  Plus how that tool has helped her to meet people.  You can hear how her willingness to be open to new opportunities has led her to amazing places and people throughout her life. Sarah also s...

This week is pretty special!  I'm celebrating five years of blogging.  I look back at 5 things I've learned over the last 5 years and share them with you.  This episode is great if you want to hear a little bit about how I got started blogging and how I've grown over the years.  And if you're thinking of joining the blogging space listen in to hear just how difficult it can be sometimes. Plus ther...

This week is pretty special!  I'm celebrating five years of blogging.  I look back at 5 things I've learned over the last 5 years and share them with you.  This episode is great if you want to hear a little bit about how I got started blogging and how I've grown over the years.  And if you're thinking of joining the blogging space listen in to hear just how difficult it can be sometimes. Plus ther...

This week is another mini-episode that will be focusing on the party planning process and you'll get a peak at Amy's process for all of her parties from dreaming it up to executing it so that you can enjoy party day.  In this mini-episode I'm talking about how to execute all of the things you need to do leading up to party day in a logical, stress free way so that party day can go smoothly and be...

A new format for the podcast with really tangible ways to help you p;an for your next party!  Several mini-episodes will be focusing on the party planning process and you'll get a peak at Amy's process for all of her parties from dreaming it up to executing it so that you can enjoy party day.  In this first mini-episode I'm talking about dreaming up the party and getting all of your ideas organize...

This week's episode is with my good friend, and blogging community builder Jenny Finke from Good For You Gluten Free .  We talk about how running a blogging community has changed during COVID and what makes the community so special.  Jenny also shares her journey and knowledge on going gluten free.  She also gives great advice on how there are multiple levels of bravery needed when navigating host...

Do you ever fear inviting people into your home for a party or gathering because you're worried your home won't live up to some ideal standard?  Or do you not invite others because you don't know how to cook or think your home is too messy?  Maybe a pursuit of perfection is holding you back from taking the leap and inviting others into your community.  If any of those reasons resonate with you the...

In this week's episode I talk with Kayty of Gather Intentional Living about how her time abroad in Thailand has shaped the way she intentionally gathers people.  Now Kayty is using all she learned by leading with vulnerability to teach others how to intentionally gather people through virtual and in person classes to hone their hosting skills.  This conversation was filled with sweet ways to build...

In this week's episode I talk with Kayty of Gather Intentional Living about how her time abroad in Thailand has shaped the way she intentionally gathers people.  Now Kayty is using all she learned by leading with vulnerability to teach others how to intentionally gather people through virtual and in person classes to hone their hosting skills.  This conversation was filled with sweet ways to build...

In this week's episode I talk with Kayty of Gather Intentional Living about how her time abroad in Thailand has shaped the way she intentionally gathers people.  Now Kayty is using all she learned by leading with vulnerability to teach others how to intentionally gather people through virtual and in person classes to hone their hosting skills.  This conversation was filled with sweet ways to build...

In this week's episode I talk with Amber of Cotier Brand about how parties have peaks and valleys, and using party products that double as activities are the perfect thing to bring your party back up to a peak.  Hearing her authentically tell her story of how she was a reluctant hostess and what made her appreciate hosting will surely resonate with so many.  It was such a fun conversation about ho...

A special, close to home, guest joins Amy from The Daily Hostess this week and looks back at our hosting journey over the years.  We talk about all the fun memories we've made hosting friends and family, plus a lot of mistakes and lessons learned from each of those events.  Listen in this week to hear our recommendations and get inspiration to host your community no matter where you live or stage...

Now that summer is officially here, it's time to find the best ways to entertain all season long.  Listen in this week as Amy discusses summer entertaining with food, kids, parties, and tips to make your outdoor party the best for your guests. Plus you'll get information and links to all of the products and resources recommended.  Have your own summer entertaining tips you want to share?  You can...

If you like all the little details of a party and over the top party themes then this is the episode for you!  Alia from Party Like a Cherry shares her party planning secrets for kids parties, activities, and her personal mantra to keep the party focused on the guest of honor.  A great episode for anyone throwing their kid a birthday party or someone who wants to hear how to DIY amazing party them...

On this week's episode of Conversations with the Hostess, Amy talks with experience military spouse Felicia Fernandez about how the skills she developed as a military spouse help her throughout all aspects of her life. If you've ever been the new person at work, in a neighborhood, or school, you'll want to listen to what Felicia recommends in order to start finding your group of friends and how to...

How does one woman who connected with other moms online build an offline, in person community? Listen in to hear just how Kate Starkey of The Cheltenham MumBoss Club did it. She created a large network of mom owned businesses in a no judgement zone that continually support each other.  You'll take away great advice for building your own community offline and tips on how to host that community.  Do...

Join Amy as she interviews her party hosting loving sister-in-law Joanna Long.  We talk about lots of catering tips that you can use at your own home party. There is so much good advice for how to transition from little kid parties to tween and teen birthday parties. You'll also hear encouraging news about how to make friends as an adult especially when you move around a lot.  It's a great intervi...