The SavvyCast

In this special Mother's Day episode, my three daughters Ellie, Jud, and Emma join me to share all about what it is like to have me as their mother.  Episode At A Glance: This week on The SavvyCast, I am joined by three very special guests! My three daughters Ellie, Jud, and Emma join me for a special Mother's Day episode. They share all about their experiences growing up and what it is like havin...

Parenting children in today's culture can be extremely tricky to navigate. In this episode, author Steven Hines joins me to share his valuable and insightful parenting advice.  Episode At A Glance: This week on The SavvyCast, Steven Hines joins me to discuss his book Salt, Light, & Kids. In this book, Steven shares how to raise children to be the salt of the earth and light of the world our cultur...

Episode At A Glance: This week on The Savvy Cast, Laurie Franklin joins me to share all about  Birmingham Christian Family magazine. Laurie is the founder of The Christian Family Publication, which produces the Birmingham Christian Family and the Nashville Christian Family. In this episode, Laurie shares how she founded  The Christian Family Publication, the different resources BCF offers, and how...

Matt Beaudreau shares about Apogee Strong, his company dedicated to instilling character and leadership in men through mentorship.  Episode At A Glance:  This week on The SavvyCast, Matt Beaudreau joins me to talk about his mission to provide young men with sound mentorship. He believes that today's young men are tomorrow's leaders and is passionate about mentoring to build character and leadershi...

When it comes to your son or daughter's wedding day, it is so important to feel your best! In this episode, I share how I am preparing to get "wedding ready" for my daughter's special day.  Episode At A Glance:  This week on The SavvyCast, I am sharing my top recommendations for how to prepare for your son or daughter's wedding day! A wedding is an incredibly special day for the entire family, and...

Krista Hughes, a nationally acclaimed patient health advocate, joins me to share about the importance of patient advocacy. Episode At A Glance: This week on The SavvyCast, Krista Hughes joins me to discuss patient health advocacy. Krista has over 25 years of medical experience and now serves as a nationally acclaimed patient advocate. She has clients all over the US, and she focuses on any type of...

Morgan Creek joins me to share the powerful story of losing her twin daughters to a rare genetic mutation called HECW2. She shares about her daughters' diagnoses, her family's grieving process, and how this experience has changed her own platform.  Episode At A Glance: This week on The SavvyCast, Morgan Cheek of @seedsandleaven joins me to share her powerful testimony. Morgan and her husband had t...

This week Paul Salter of Cabinetry Refinishing Enterprises joins me to discuss the details of my new kitchen and bathroom cabinets! Episode At A Glance: This week on The SavvyCast, I am sharing all the details about my new kitchen and bath cabinetry. If you have been following along with @family_savvy on Instagram, you know that we have been undergoing several home renovations. In this episode, I...

This week I am sharing my tips and top picks for finding fabulous wedding attire, whether you are the mother-of-the-bride (MOB) or the bride-to-be!  Episode At A Glance: This week on The SavvyCast, I am discussing all things wedding attire. Some of you may know that our precious daughter, Jud, recently got engaged, so we are in full wedding planning mode! In this episode I share my savviest tips f...

My wonderful husband, Zane, joins me this week to share about our childhoods, marriage, and best parenting advice.  Episode At A Glance:  This week on The Savvy Cast, my wonderful husband, Zane Tarence, joins me! I get questions all the time about Zane, our marriage, and how we have parented our three girls. In this episode, Zane and I answer your top-asked questions. We share about our upbringing...

If you have been following along with our home renovations via Instagram, you know we have been working on a kitchen renovation! In this episode, I share all the details of what I chose, from paint colors to backsplash to cabinets and more. Episode At A Glance: If you have been following along with @family_savvy on Instagram, you know that we have been undergoing a kitchen renovation. My primary g...

If you have been following along with our home renovations via Instagram, you know we recently installed new marble countertops and tile! In this episode, I share all the details of what I bought, who installed it, and what I would do differently.  Episode At A Glance:  This week on The SavvyCast, I am sharing all the details about my new marble countertops and bath tile. If you have been followin...

Author, dietician, and award-winning journalist Carolyn Williams joins The SavvyCast to share what three foods could be causing inflammation and the top three foods to combat it with!  Episode At A Glance: This week on The SavvyCast, Carolyn Williams joined me to discuss all things healthy eating! Carolyn is an author, dietician, and award-winning journalist. In this episode, Carolyn shares all ab...

Many of you may remember Madi Prewett from Season 24 of The Bachelor! This week I sat down with her mother, Tonya Prewett, to talk about all things faith and parenting.  Episode At A Glance:  This week on The SavvyCast, I am joined by Tonya Prewett! Tonya Prewett and her husband, Chad Prewett, are from Auburn, Alabama where Chad is the assistant coach of Auburn University's basketball team. They h...

While everyone's faith testimony is powerful in its own way, some people's stories are especially inspiring. I know you will appreciate listening to Andrew Ryan's testimony as much as I did!  Episode At A Glance:  This week on The SavvyCast, Andrew Ryan joins me to graciously share the ins and outs of his faith story. From the moment I first heard part of Andrew's story at church, I knew it was on...

This week on The Savvy Cast, Sean Hiller shares about the three most fundamental exercises we should all be doing and why they are so important.  Episode At A Glance: This week on The SavvyCast, I am joined by my son-in-law, Sean Hiller, to discuss the three most important and fundamental exercises. Sean is a PT, DPT, CSCS, and the owner of Vulcan Performance Rehabilitation and Recovery. In this e...

One of the best skills the home cook can learn is how to cook intuitively rather than always having to rely on a clock! In this episode, I teach you how to cook casserole dishes, roast vegetables, and even bake cakes without your kitchen timer.  Episode At A Glance:   Intuitive cooking and baking is when you are able to tell if a dish is done by the way it looks or smells rather than if your clock...

If you want to enjoy a special Valentine's (or Galentine's!) meal without breaking the bank, this episode is for you!  Episode At A Glance:  I absolutely LOVE celebrating Valentine's Day and Galentine's Day, but finding a dinner reservation is always a hassle! That is why I love making a special, festive Valentine's meal at home. Not only is this the more cost-effective option, but it also allows...

If you are tired of setting new health goals every January only to give them up by February, this episode is for you. Ellie Hiller of Vulcan Nutrition shares ten practical and sustainable habits that will have you reaching your health goals all year long. Episode At A Glance: In this episode of The SavvyCast, I am joined by my daughter, Ellie Hiller. Ellie is a certified nutrition coach at Vulcan...

This week, Zane joins me to share all the amazing takeaways he got from attending the Impact Leadership conference this year. If you are looking to implement some helpful New Year's resolutions, this episode is sure to inspire!  Episode At A Glance:  This week on The SavvyCast, my husband, Zane Tarence, shares his notes and takeaways from John Maxwell's talk at the Impact Leadership conference thi...

If you are like me, you love cooking delicious holiday meals but dread all the clean-up that comes with it! In this episode, I am sharing my favorite tips to make holiday clean-up a breeze.    Episode At A Glance:  This week on The SavvyCast, I am sharing an episode with tips for cooking clean-up! For those of us who host during the holiday season, cleaning up at the end of the night is half the b...

I have been using Rakuten (formerly known as Ebates) to save money shopping for over three years now. In this episode, I share my best tips on how to make the most of Rakuten to maximize your savings!  Episode At A Glance:  This week on The SavvyCast, I am sharing about one of my all-time favorite "savvy" shopping hacks,  Rakuten. I love using Rakuten year-round, but it especially comes in handy d...

If you are wondering what to give your loved ones this holiday season, I have some savvy ideas for you! In this episode, I share my favorite FAB gifts to give to everyone on your list this year.  Episode At A Glance: This week on The SavvyCast, I am sharing some of my favorite items to gift this holiday season! One of my favorite parts about the Christmas season is finding a FAB gift for my family...

Now that the holiday season is in full swing, many of us are busy planning menus and dishes. In this episode, I am sharing some of my favorite tips and tricks that have made holiday cooking much more manageable!  Episode At A Glance:  The holidays are here, and for many of us, this time of year means a whole lot of cooking! Over the years, I have learned a few tips and tricks to make holiday cooki...

Using Outer Aisle Gourmet bread alternative products has been an absolute game changer in my kitchen! I was so excited to sit down with Jeanne David, the CEO and founder of the brand.  Episode At A Glance:  This week on The SavvyCast, Jeanne David joined me to share about her company, Outer Aisle Gourmet. When Jeanne and her husband set out on a journey toward healthy eating, they were eventually...