The SavvyCast

Episode At A Glance:  This week on The SavvyCast, Katerina Mountanos joins me to share about her company Kosterina ! Kosterina is a brand of high quality olive oils, vinegars, and more. I have been a long-time fan of their products, so it was a treat to sit down with the founder and CEO herself! In this episode, Katerina shares about her company, leading research on the health and beauty benefits...

My daughter Emma breaks down her recent move to California, navigating life post grad, and her best tips for making connections!  Episode At A Glance:   This week on The SavvyCast my daughter Emma joins me to talk about her post-grad move to California! After graduating from Auburn, she moved to Los Angeles and has absolutely loved living there! In this episode, she shares how she found friends, a...

I'm so excited to announce that my daughter Ellie and her husband Sean are expecting their first baby in June!  Episode At A Glance: This week on The SavvyCast, my husband Zane and I sat down with our daughter Ellie Hiller and son in law Sean Hiller to talk about their exciting news! They are expecting their first child in June 2025, and Zane and I are beyond thrilled for them and for our first gr...

Steve Carver of JumpSport shares all about the benefits of rebounding, and why this is a great form of exercise for midlife women. Episode At A Glance:  This week on The SavvyCast, I am sharing all about my new fitness obsession- rebounding! There are so many health benefits to rebounding, as it is one of the safest forms of exercise and is great for cardiovascular health. In this episode, Steve C...

This week Aaron Asay joins me to share about disaster relief.    Episode at A Glance:   This week on The SavvyCast, Aaron Asay joins me to talk about preparing for disaster. Aaron shares how Jase Case can help with disaster relief and emergency preparedness! No one wants to think about the worst case scenario, but it is important to plan ahead for uncertainty. Being prepared leads to peace of mind...

The owner of Fresh Value Supermarkets shares his savviest tips and tricks for grocery shopping!  Episode At A Glance: This week on The SavvyCast, Gerry D'Alessandro joins me to share his best tips for grocery shopping. Gerry is the owner of Fresh Value Supermarkets, and he is able to provide invaluable insight into savvy shopping! Everyone who steps foot in a grocery store knows that prices are in...

Kaycee Maddux joins me to talk about how we can all be supporting women with unplanned pregnancies.    *Content Warning: This episode contains discussion of heavy topics like abortion, adoption, and women's health. If these are sensitive issues to you, please use discretion in listening.  Episode At A Glance:  This week on The SavvyCast, Kaycee Maddux joins me to share about her work as a voluntee...

  Connie Zach shares all about the benefits of infrared light therapy!   Episode At A Glance: This week on The SavvyCast, Connie Zach joins me to share all about infrared light therapy! Connie and her husband Aaron co-own Sunlighten, the global leader in infrared sauna and light therapy. In this episode, Connie shares the benefits of infrared light therapy, how their company was founded, and more!...

In this episode, Alessandra Conti shares all about her matchmaking business!   Episode At A Glance:   This week on The SavvyCast, Celebrity Matchmaker & Co-Founder of Matchmakers In The City, Alessandra Conti joins me! Alessandra is a professional matchmaker and has fascinating insights into today's dating culture. In this episode we discuss what matchmaking looks like today, how successful it is,...

President of NutriMill Gary Leavitt joins me to discuss the benefits of their products!  Episode At A Glance: This week on The SavvyCast, I am joined by Gary Leavitt, who is the president of NutriMill. Since I began making sourdough bread, I have absolutely fallen in love with NutriMill's products! They specialize in high quality kitchen appliances, and are most well known for their grain mills. I...

ESPN sideline reporter Lauren Sisler joins me to discuss her book Shatterproof!    Episode At A Glance: This week on The SavvyCast, the amazing ESPN sideline reporter Lauren Sisler joins me to share all about her book, ShatterProof! Lauren has an incredible story, and she is kind enough to share it with SavvyCast listeners. At just 18 years old, she lost both her parents to opioid addiction. She h...

My daughter Ellie joins me to share about the health changes Zane and I have recently made!    Episode At A Glance:    This week on The SavvyCast, my daughter Ellie joins me again to have a conversation about the recent lifestyle changes my husband Zane and I have made. After Zane's A1C numbers came back high, Ellie has helped us tweak our diets in hopes of reversing his numbers. As we age and our...

My husband Zane Tarence shares his best tips and tricks for putting your best foot forward in a job interview!  Episode At A Glance: This week on The SavvyCast, my husband Zane joins to share his best tips for nailing a job interview. Zane is an investment banker and has interviewed over 1,000 over the course of his career. In this episode, he shares his best tips and tricks for how to prepare for...

Ellie Hiller and Geena Pitts join me to break down Casey and Calley Means' Viral Tucker Carlson interview!  Episode At A Glance:  This week on The SavvyCast, I break down a recent Tucker Carlson podcast interview with Casey and Calley Means. Nutrition Coaches Ellie Hiller and Geena Pitts join me to discuss the viral two-hour episode in a more simple, digestible way. The episode was on "Big Pharma,...

Cookbook author Monique Volz joins me to share about her new cookbook and her love for cooking!  Episode At A Glance: This week on The SavvyCast, special guest Monique Volz joins me! Monique is the author of Ambitious Kitchen, which is an amazing cookbook that will be released on September 24, 2024! In this episode, Monique shares all about her new cookbook, where she goes to find new recipes, and...

Meredith Mann of The Peachie Spoon joins me to share about her new cookbook!    EPISODE AT A GLANCE:   This week on The SavvyCast, I am joined by the amazing Meredith Mann, also known as "The Peachie Spoon." Meredith shares her healthy and delicious blood-sugar balancing recipes with her followers. She is the author of the Well Made cookbook, and she has another cookbook releasing in October! In t...

This week, I am sharing all the details of my newly installed Baker's pantry!    Episode At A Glance:   This week on The SavvyCast, I am sharing all the details of my new Baker's pantry! If you've been following along with Family Savvy for some time, you know we have been in home rennovation mode for the past two years! We renovated our kitchen and bathrooms, and now we have finished installing a...

This week on The SavvyCast, I am discussing the importance of establishing a network of trusted service professionals. Episode At A Glance:  This week on The SavvyCast, I am sharing my tips and tricks for establishing a strong network of service professionals. A few weeks ago, I was reminded just how important it is to have a relationship with home professionals you trust. Zane was out of town, an...

Travel agent Wendy Coupland shares her best advice to anyone planning a couple's trip!  Episode At A Glance:  This week on The SavvyCast, I am joined by Wendly Coupland! Wendy's daughter Finlay is an integral part of the Family Savvy team, and Wendy herself is no stranger to The SavvyCast! She is an experienced travel agent and is the founder of All About Travel. In this episode, Wendy shares spec...

This week, I'm sharing all my best tips for keeping your home prepared for emergencies of all kinds. Episode At A Glance: This week on The SavvyCast, I am sharing what I do to keep our house prepared in case of emergency. For many of us, the beginning days of COVID-19 were a wake-up call. With supply chain issues and shortages in everything from groceries to toilet paper, many of us experienced a...

Mike Tecku joins me to share all about Momentum- his delicious and extremely nutritious supplement drink.  Episode At A Glance: This week on The SavyCast, I am joined by Mike Tecku who is the founder of Momentum. Momentum is a longevity shake that packs 30 grams of protein along with a long list of vitamins and minerals. Since my husband Zane was diagnosed with A1C, Momentum had become an absolute...

Long-Covid expert Dr. Jordan Vaughn joins me to share about treatment, symptoms, and so much more!    Episode At A Glance:   This week on the SavvyCast, I am talking to Dr. Jordan Vaughn about all things Long-Covid. Dr. Vaughn is a physician here in Birmingham, and is the owner and CEO of MedHelp. He is an expert on all things Long-Covid, and treats patients in Alabama and across the nation who ar...

This week on The SavvyCast, I am sharing with listeners what I eat in a day to prioritize protein and fiber!  Episode At A Glance: This week on The SavvyCast, I am sharing what I eat in a day to hit my protein and fiber goals. It can be so hard to hit our protein and fiber goals, especially in the busier seasons of life! In this episode, I walk listeners through a "day of eats" to share how I prio...

This week on The SavvyCast, I am discussing all things baby showers! I recently hosted a baby shower for a sweet couple from our church, and in this episode I share my best tips for hosting a successful shower. From what to cook to how to decorate to gift ideas- I cover it all!  Questions Answered In This Episode: What are the key elements to hosting an elegant baby shower? What kinds of food shou...

Nick Plagenhoef joins The SavvyCast to share about his career as a pilot and answer listeners' questions on all things air travel!  Episode At A Glance: This week on The SavvyCast, I am joined by my dear friend and pilot Nick Plagenhoef . Nick shares his expertise on all things flying and answers listener-submitted questions! We discuss how he first developed a passion for aviation, what advice he...