Say It Southern

We think it’s fake Spring, but we don’t care. We don’t want to hear about the cold snap yet to some- after what seemed like the longest winter known to man we are SO happy for some sunshine! Do I need a sun lamp? I think so… Also on this week’s episode we talk abut the teen scene. Dealing with going to high school, dealing with them growing up, and teaching independence…. it’s all too much! Thanks...

it’s 2024! Can you believe it!!? Are you happy/sad/ready for a new beginning? We are! In this episode we felt like we needed to reintroduce ourselves- things have changed so much since we first started. Our podcast has become so much more than a podcast- with our web series, our events and socials, and of course the GETAWAY! And speaking of Getaway we share some exciting news in this episode and a...

We meet Ashley on The Say it Southern Getaway this year and because fast friends as she has been a longtime follower of Say it Southern and loves all things hospitable, fun dinner parties, details and female business owners! She checks every one of those boxes! About a week ago she received a message from Kathy Hilton asking her to come and style the dessert table for her Holiday Party! She whippe...

We are going to help you take the guess work out of your Holiday Shopping. We’ve found things that we love and are asking for ourselves , and buying for friends, sisters, husband, brothers, nephews and neighbors! If you can shop small, and gift experiences, we urge you to do it! Tickets to an event, lessons or yoga sessions- all of those go a long way in 2024. The gift of a memory is priceless! An...

Who wants to feel like your old self again??? As we have reached our mid-forties we’ve started to notice several changes…in walks Drs. Angie Pearson and Christy Guepet! They were a sponsor of the Getaway and basically became our “In House Medical Team”. They were answering questions, giving advice, comforting, & listening to ALL we have going on. We knew we wanted to share them with our listen...

In this episode we are recapping alllllll that has been happening with Say It Southern. From Season 3 of the Say It Southern Web Series, presented by Renasant Bank, to the Getaway for 40 women we hosted in Fairhope, AL a few weeks ago. Join us as we Say It Southern and catch up on all the things!

Ivy was just as wonderful as we thought she would be- explaining her background and role at SL, and how this position even came to be! We were excited to talk to Ivy about SL’s collaboration with Katherine Cobbs on “Southern Cocktails” a new libation bible that has just been released! Hear all about this and more now on the podcast! To learn more about Ivy, follow her @ivyodomaponte and @southernl...

After her career as a teacher and an architect, Melissa spent a few years as a stay at home mom before getting back to art full time. Melissa now shares her love of art with children and adults through classes, camps, and special experiences. Join us as we hear from Melissa and learn more about Art Smart TN!

The idea for Happy Birdwatcher came out of a need. Susan Vandergriff was a new and passionate birdwatcher but couldn’t find the birdseed to meet her needs. So what did she do? Well, she quit her job and started her own company. She now creates premium birdseed tailored for your yard and the best part is the seed is shipped to your house! Listen now to learn more about Susan and her company. Happy...

In a culture where so many people think of middle age as a downward slope into comfy sneakers and quiet, meaningless existence, we can redefine the second half of life, shaping it into decades of fulfillment, fun, strength, and purpose. In our forties, fifties, and beyond, we're wrestling with new questions. Is this it? Did I do what I wanted to do in my life? Who am I now that my kids have moved...

We are thrilled for you to meet one of the Souther’s coolest tastemakers, movers and shakers- AND Mississippi’s only felt hatmaker, Mary Landrum Pyron. We loved hearing her story of bringing the influence of her time in the West after college, back to the South- her hometown of Crystal Springs, Mississippi to be exact, and creating a THRIVING business in a repurposed barn on her family property. T...

A native of Greenville, Al and Ole Miss Alumna, Rosemary planted her roots on the Eastern Shore almost 25 years ago. Using her knowledge of art, experience in design and retail, love for jewelry and need for a creative outlet-she took a leap of faith in 2015 to start Harvest Jewels. Listen now to learn more about Rosemary and Harvest Jewels!

Are you ready to feel inspired? Do you need a recharge on life and how you are living? This episode will do it! We talk with Lesly Simon about her very successful and busy career in the music industry. And if that’s not enough to get you motivated and ready to find passion in your work, she then tells us about her journey with cancer. She shares the lessons she has learned and how she is finding h...

Do you have an ambitious vision for your business? We thought so. We want to introduce you to two ladies that are empowering people to do their best work, instead of burning them out. Whitney and Celeste of Glowe Connective are here to be your driving force behind your goals and help laugh you & your business into action.

Join us as we Say it Southern with Dan Isbell and Reid Isbell, the boys from The Brothers Hunt.

You wil love hearing from this Mother-Daughter team! You will hear how it started and whats next for these ladies. Founded in 2020 because they were inspired to create small pieces of art with Texas-sized appeal. Well, they NAILED it. Listen now to hear the story of Foster.

“There is no room for bore in the colorful world of Emily McCarthy.” Ain’t that the truth! In this episode we talk with Emily McCarthy of Savannah, Georgia. She tells us about growing her brand, her style, her store, and her new fashion line. We loved hearing her story and know you will too.

Hugh was born and raised in Nashville, Tennessee and has now established himself as the city’s premier event designer and lifestyle expert. With his distinctive eye for detail and boundless creative energy, Hugh takes his clients’ wildest dreams from imagination to reality. While firmly established as Nashville’s go-to expert for events and weddings for A-list celebrities that include actress Nico...

We are going to help you take the guess work out of your Holiday Shopping. We’ve found things that we love and are asking for ourselves , and buying for friends, sisters, husband, brothers, nephews and neighbors! If you can shop small, and gift experiences, we urge you to do it! Tickets to an event, lessons or yoga sessions- all of those go a long way in 2023. The gift of a memory is priceless! An...

In this episode of Say It Southern you will hear from Elle Worsham of Gracious Garlands. This business was started by Elle’s mom, Vicki, years ago when she began to help her friends decorate for the holidays. It didn’t take long for word to spread and now Elle has taken her mother’s business and expanded it to ship fresh greenery year-round to your doorstep. Visit www.graciousgarlands.com to place...

This week we wanted to catch up and cover all of the things…. Halloween, the costumes and candy, the beautiful fall weather we are enjoying, our take on homecoming skirts, and what’s next for us, Join us as we Say It Southern!

Mary Hyatt has been on our podcast 3 times now. We love her teaching, her practices and her friendship so much! When we booked The Getaway this year we KNEW we had to have her back for a second year to do one of her Breathwork sessions. In this episode we break down what the heck actually happened, WHY we had the reaction we did and HOW this truly changed our lives. Mary Hyatt is a life and busine...