Moving For Smarties

In this conversation, Mariette Frey interviews Meredith Walker, the CEO and founder of Fortifying Roots. They discuss Meredith's background growing up in a military family and moving multiple times. Meredith shares her experience working at Magnolia and her upcoming podcast, ‘The It Girl Life.’ They also discuss mentorship and coaching in the corporate space and give advice for young adults enteri...

Rose Pridgen shares her story of overcoming adversity and finding her voice through storytelling. She discusses her experiences of moving and the impact it had on her sense of identity and worth. Rose also talks about the importance of routine and the challenges of asking for help. She shares her journey of financial healing and the role of money management in finding security. In this conversatio...

Daniella Shepherd, host of the Alaska Divided by Zero podcast, shares her experiences living in Alaska and the challenges and misconceptions associated with it. She discusses the impact of COVID-19 on Alaska's tourist industry and the logistics of moving to and within the state. Daniella also talks about the darkness and daylight in Alaska, the wildlife, and the different native cultures in the re...

SummaryIn this conversation, Mariette Frey interviews Amy Fagan, the host of the Grounded in Maine podcast, about her journey into sustainability and homesteading. Amy shares her inspiration for starting the podcast and her passion for reducing plastic waste. They discuss the different definitions of sustainability and the challenges of living a sustainable lifestyle. Amy also highlights the natur...

Katie Lyon , co-host of The Landlord Diaries podcast and Marketing Director at Furnished Finde r, discusses the benefits and services provided by Furnished Finder, a midterm rental company. She explains how Furnished Finder expanded from serving travel nurses to accommodating various types of travelers, including remote workers and families with the pandemic allowing for more remote workers across...

Mariette Frey recaps her recent trip to Waco, Texas, where she had an incredible weekend filled with travel, fun, and networking. She flew into Austin and met up with her friend Michelle before attending the South by Southwest festival. They enjoyed a meal at Caroline's and had to wait for their car due to a music video shoot. Mariette stayed near the Magnolia Network and explored the area, includ...

In this conversation, Mariette Frey interviews Gala Magriñá , a holistic home designer, about the concept of holistic home design and its impact on our well-being. They discuss the importance of creating mindful environments that support our physical, mental, and emotional health. Gala explains her 'Beyond Spaces' methodology, which incorporates elements such as Feng Shui, bringing nature into the...

In this episode, Mariette Frey interviews Kara Taylor, DreamBuilder Coach andLife Mastery Consultant, about transitioning from being a therapist to helping people achieve their dreams. They discuss the Dream Building Framework, which involves envisioning the future, making decisions, and befriending fear. They emphasize the importance of enjoying the journey and taking credit for the steps taken a...

In this episode, Mariette Frey joins "The Selfish Griever" podcast as a guest to explore the topic of whether or not to move to a different home or town following a significant loss. Mariette Frey shares her expertise as a certified professional organizer and life coach specializing in residential moves. The conversation covers various considerations before deciding, such as the energy of a home,...

In this conversation, Mariette Frey interviews Dr. Natalie Luke about her book and digital course on career development. They discuss topics such as building confidence, dealing with rejection, performing a retrospective analysis, and handling workplace bullies. They also touch on the importance of moving for jobs and the impact it can have on one's career. The conversation provides valuable insig...

In this episode, Mariette Frey discusses the importance of figuring out where to move and introduces the FRED Framework, which stands for Finances, Robustness, Ecosystem, and Dreams. She emphasizes the need to start with your dreams and visualize your ideal life. Mariette then guides listeners through the framework, including assessing their financial situation, considering their physical and ment...

In this episode, Mariette Frey reflects on the one-year anniversary of her podcast and shares her personal journey and growth. She introduces the FRED framework, which stands for finances, robustness, ecosystem, and dreams, and explains how it can be used to make informed decisions. Mariette discusses the importance of being prepared when moving and creating a space that brings joy and happiness....

"You But Better Podcast- The Martha Stewart of Moving: Dark Secrets of Relocation with Gemma von Biltmore (Mariette's Alter Ego)" Is a guest appearance on the You But Better Podcast. This hilarious comedy sketch was so much fun to do!! You But Better is created and performed by Alex Baia and Joseph Dailey and I really enjoyed playing my alter ego, Gemma von Biltmore (a nod to what a...

On today's show, "2023 Housing Market & 2024 Predictions With Laura Makes Moves & Jeremy Moyer, SC Mortgage Broker," we talk about what a rollercoaster ride the 2023 housing market was and how waiting for the rates to go down is not a great strategy for 2024.Laura Sinclair of Laura Makes Moves is a licensed real estate agent and relocation coach out of Aiken, SC, who specializes in...

On today's episode of Mariette's On The Move we have a very special guest! @thekevinbay comes on today and we talk about 'Rental Arbitrage.' It came from a conversation we were having about 'robustness', which is part of my FRED Framework (physical strength) when it comes to moving, and he mentioned something about how he's doing rental arbitrage. I was like, 'time out- what is...

What if you decided to travel the world for 3 months, and it turned into over a year? That's what happened to my friend Hollie. She went to several countries in Asia, North & Central America, Europe and Australia. In June of 2023, we talked about her move back to America, discussing what cities she was considering and what they needed in proximity for her to thrive. I advised her on her job search...

On today's show, we’re talking with my friend Christiane Shroeter, Host of the ‘Happy Healthy Hustle’ podcast and we’re talking about physically and mentally preparing for your move. Christiane grew up in Germany and talks us through her journey of moving to the United States as a student and staying to become a professor landing in San Luis Obispo, CA. She talks about how important it i...

This episode is an interesting one because we’re talking about a hard topic—the correlation between ADHD and moving a lot. I’m talking with Stacy Colgan , LCSW and therapist with Watervliet Counseling . Stacy and I both have ADHD, and she specializes in ADHD counseling and therapy, which is one of the 4 components of treating ADHD. The act of relocating can be especially challenging for someone wi...

On today's show, Jesse Carroll takes us through his story of moving from Canada to study acting in the United States and all the trials and tribulations of going through immigration. We discuss how he went from working a full-time job (and losing it) to becoming a full-time voiceover artist with over 1,000 credits to his name. Jesse just launched a new digital course and coaching package and he’s...

On today's show, we’re talking to the Division Chief, Monique Riddick, for the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) out of Washington, DC. The FMCSA's regulations protect consumers moving to a different state and provide information on the rights and responsibilities of consumers and the movers they hire. We go deep into what the FMCSA does to protect consumers, what to do if you fe...

On today's show, we're going back to the basics of moving with Edward Whitehouse, General Manager of Top Notch Moving in New Jersey. In this episode, Edward and I walk through everything from questions to ask potential movers when you're looking to hire someone for your move, to what it means in real dollars to get insurance and if it's worth it for your long-distance moves. Edward and I...

Live from the YAP Media Studio at the Podcast Movement 2023 conference, I’m sharing a preview of Season 2 which will be released the first Monday of October! We’ll have great guests, moving companies, government regulators, people with cool jobs, city spotlights, and everything in between. Look for the podcasts on our new YouTube Channel and follow me on social media! Have a topic you'd like me to...

Summer is the heart of the moving season. It's easy to get caught up in a 'good deal' in your dream city and then 6 months later you're shocked when you get the 6 Month Funk. Regrets are hard. Even harder when you've spent a ton of money, left all your friends and family and are too embarrassed to come back and potentially have everyone tell you 'I told you so.' In this episode, we move through th...

Andrea Fox, or @dailydre1 as her Charlotte fans know her, comes on to do a spotlight on our new hometown...Charlotte, NC!! I've been waiting since I started this podcast to do one on Charlotte but I hadn't yet found anyone that was really dialed in on Charlotte until a few people sent me posts form her! Originally from Montana, Dre Fox made a 12 year stop in Austin, TX on her way to Char...

I'm excited to introduce you to Laura Sinclair of Aiken, SC, founder of Laura Makes Moves. Laura is a Relocation Specialist and Real Estate Agent, originally from Canada, who moved to Virginia for school, met her now husband and permanently moved to the US. Laura realized how difficult it can be when you move to a new city, especially if you've never made a big move before. After getting her Real...