The SavvyCast

Emily Hutchinson's testimony of grief, faith, and hope is a powerful story that has impacted so many. You will surely be blessed by this episode!  Episode At A Glance: This week on The SavvyCast, my fellow GAC community member Emily Hutchinson joins me. Emily is a two-time cookbook author, a TV cookie competition judge, and even teaches baking classes through Williams Sonoma. She and her husband h...

This week, GAC Executive Producer and Amazing Race Winner Laura Pierson joins me to share the exciting twists and turns of her career in television.  Episode At A Glance:  This week on The SavvyCast, I had the pleasure of chatting with the INCREDIBLE Laura Pierson. I got to know Laura through GAC, where she serves as the Executive Producer. Laura has had an amazing career and many incredible accom...

Birmingham locals probably know the amazing Ashley Gann from the CBS 42 weather. This week, Ashley joins me to discuss her career in meteorology, her family, the business she owns with her husband, and the faith that inspires it all.  Episode At A Glance: This week on The SavvyCast, CBS 42 Chief Meteorologist Ashley Gann joins me to share about her life, career, and faith. Not only is Ashley an in...

This time of year, many of us are busy entertaining and hosting guests. In this episode, Lucy Dean shares how creating a beautiful, welcoming space for guests can be made a little easier. Episode At A Glance:  This week on The SavvyCast, Lucy Dean joins me to discuss her fabulous paper product company, Lucy Grymes. Lucy Grymes makes fabulous, one-of-a-kind paper products such as placemats, vase wr...

Calling all animal lovers! In this episode, fellow Great American Community member Larissa Wohl shares how she uses her platform to promote animal rescue and adoption. Episode At A Glance: In this episode of The SavvyCast, I am joined by the amazing Larissa Wohl to discuss animal rescue and adoption. Larissa is a fellow member of the Great American Community and uses her television platform to adv...

A gorgeous bed can absolutely make a room, but sometimes finding the right bedding can feel daunting. In this episode, Sandra Hernandez Yedor shares all about her bedding and home accessory company, Lili Alessandra.  Episode At A Glance:  This week on The SavvyCast, Sandra Hernandez Yedor joins me to discuss all things beautiful bedding! Sandra is the founder and CEO of Lili Alessandra. I personal...

This week, Lizzie Harbin shares all about vaginal health, from why it is important to the best practices to maintain it!  Episode At A Glance:  This week on The SavvyCast, I am joined by Lizzie Harbin to discuss vaginal health. Listeners may remember Lizzie from her episode on compounded medicine ! In this episode, Lizzie shares why vaginal health is an important aspect of women's health. She expl...

As Family Savvy has grown over the last few years, so has the wonderful team of people behind it! In this episode, listeners get a behind the scene peek as they meet the faces behind Family Savvy! Episode At A Glance: In this week's episode of The SavvyCast, I invited the members of the Family Savvy team to join me and share their different roles with listeners. I have so enjoyed working with each...

While radiation is a common cancer treatment, few people actually know what it is and how it affects patients. In this episode, Dr. Richard Pearlman shares with listeners his expertise in radiation oncology.  Episode At A Glance: Whether we battle it ourselves or walk through it with friends and family, cancer touches almost everyone. This week, Dr. Richard Pearlman joins The SavvyCast to educate...

This week, Tom West joins The SavvyCast to share about his cattle business, River West Cattle. Tom shares how he got into the cattle business as well as how he gets meat from the farm to consumers. Episode At A Glance: This week on The SavvyCast, I am joined by Tom West of River West Cattle. Tom's business is located in Alpine, Alabama and its mission is to provide customers with delicious, health...

If you are interested in or in the process of renovating your home, you will love this informative episode! Courtney Myrick of the Triton Stone Group discusses all things kitchen tile and stone. Episode At A Glance:  This week on The SavvyCast, Courtney Myrick of Triton Stone Group joins me to discuss all things tile and stone! Whether you are thinking about renovating your kitchen, in the process...

In today's day and age, finding wholesome, quality entertainment can be a real challenge. In this episode, Bill Abbott shares details of his family-friendly media company GAC.  Episode At A Glance: This week, I had the privilege of sitting down with the President and Chief Executive Officer of Great American Media, Bill Abbott. In addition to co-founding Great American Media in June of 2021, Bill...

While many of us have used Teflon cookware for years, it has recently come out that their products contain a cancer-causing chemical. This week, I am sharing my favorite non-toxic cookware! Episode At A Glance: This week on The SavvyCast, I am sharing all things cookware! If you're anything like me, you love the ease of non-stick cookware. However, many non-stick pans can contain toxic chemicals....

In this episode, Lizzie Harbin and Sara Hoover of PCAA share about compounded hormones. The information they share is absolutely life-changing, especially for anyone in mid-life!  Episode At A Glance:  This week on The SavvyCast, Lizzie Harbin and Sara Hoover join me to discuss compounded hormones. Lizzie and Sara both work for PCAA (Professional Compounding Centers of America). In this episode, t...

Birmingham locals know and love Martin's Bar-B-Que, owned by Pat Martin. This week, Pat joins The SavvyCast to share about his new book, Life of Fire .  Episode At A Glance:  Calling all bar-b-que lovers! This week, Pat Martin joins me on The SavvyCast to share all things whole hog BBQ. He shares about his restaurant, giving insight into how the pandemic affected his businesses. Additionally, Pat...

With so many different mattress options on the market today, it can be hard to decide which one is worth the investment. This week, I'm giving my honest reviews on two of the most popular mattresses out there so you can decide which is right for you. Episode At A Glance:  This week on The SavvyCast, I am sharing my honest reviews of the Sleep Number and the DreamCloud mattresses. We all know sleep...

When our loved ones experience a drastic life change like the loss of a loved one, a move, sickness, or a new baby, many of us find ourselves racking our brains for how to show them we care. This week, Marie Marino shares how the gift of food can be a tangible way of blessing others and can "speak" in a way words cannot.  Episode At A Glance:  This week on The SavvyCast, I am joined by my dear fri...

With all the cooking I do, I spend a LOT of time in different grocery stores. This week I am sharing my newest favorite products so you can try them too! Episode At A Glance:  This week on The SavvyCast, I am sharing my favorite food products and brands at the moment, in addition to how I am using them. I am always on the hunt for a new, fabulous product or brand to make cooking easier or to take...

This week, Suzanne Cunningham shares about the art of calligraphy. She shares the origins of calligraphy as well as the details of her own career in  calligraphy. Episode At A Glance: This week, Suzanne Cunningham joins me to discuss all things calligraphy. Suzanne is an incredibly talented professional with over 28 years of experience. Additionally, she teaches classes to others interested in lea...

Episode At A Glance: This week, Registered Dietician Amanda Nighbert joins me to share about all things healthy lifestyles. Amanda is a firm believer that part of being a "healthy" person is having a healthy relationship with food. Additionally, she promotes sustainable lifestyle changes rather than "dieting," because it is the small habits that lead to lasting change. In this episode, Amanda shar...

Episode At A Glance:  This week, I am joined by my dear friend Mary Catherine Tomlinson and her newly married daughter, Marlee Martin. Marlee shares how they believe a prescription for birth control ultimately led to massive blood clots in her leg, lungs, and heart in the fall of 2021. In this episode, Marlee and Mary Catherine share their journey with Marlee's health, the details of her life-savi...

Many people know the benefits of physical therapy for themselves, but have you ever wondered how it could impact your pet? This week, DVM Leigh Stevens shares the benefits of physical therapy for our favorite furry friends.  Episode At A Glance: This week, DVM Leigh Stevens joins The SavvyCast to discuss physical therapy for companion animals this week. Dr. Stevens is the Supervising Veterinarian...

This week, Francie Outlaw joins The SavvyCast to share how the tragic loss of her son John Haven lead her to create learning resources for toddlers. Her strong faith and passion for teaching are sure to inspire!  Episode At A Glance:  In this episode, Francie Outlaw joins me to discuss the story of her baby boy John Haven who had trisomy 18, how her faith carried her through this tragic loss , and...

This week, interior designer Laura Dockery joins The SavvyCast to answer followers' questions about home design trends!  Episode At A Glance: This week on The SavvyCast, my friend Laura Dockery joins me to discuss home design trends for 2022. Laura is a dear friend of mine and a fabulously talented interior designer. Listeners may remember hearing from Laura last year on the podcast. This week she...

Meridith Mann from The Peachie Spoon joins The SavvyCast to give listeners a sneak peek into her fabulous new cookbook, "Well Made."  Episode At A Glance:  Meredith is a friend of mine and is no stranger to The SavvyCast. Listeners may remember her from her previous episode on How to Establish a Healthy Relationship with Food . This week, Meredith joins me to discuss her new balanced eating cookbo...