Transactional Love

Hey hey Lovers, welcome back to TL♡ Season 4! We are back and excited to dive into all things travel with you. Today we kickoff this new capsule season dedicated to exploring and being inspired by TOURISM with tastemakers, entrepreneurs and friends. Pack your bags, grab your favorite beverage, and join us. We are so grateful you're here! #Transactwithlove at the links below: ♡ Shop the Transaction...

Hello and welcome back to our avid Lover fam♡ That's a wrap on Season 3! Today we unpack what we learned this whole season, what our takeaways are, what our convos have been from Paris to Dubai to Mexico and beyond. We've had so many magical moments, inspiration, a whole lot of laughs, and whole lot of wine :) Join us for Season 4 launch soon. In the meantime, we are so excited to bring you the Tr...

Welcome back to Transactional Love, Season 3! In this special episode, Wendi and Norma welcome our dear friend and brilliant talent, Tanja Kopper. Tanja is a photographer and cyanotype artist who loves finding beauty in sunlight, water, and wild things. She was born and raised in Germany and now creates art in sunny California, while raising her two boys. Her work has appeared on the cover of&nbsp...

Welcome back to Transactional Love! For our avid Lover Fam, head on over to our *Patreon member-only* episodes at the links below for this convo and many more. We are so grateful you're here with us. ♡ Join us on Patreon for early access, exclusive member-only episodes and more: patreon.com/TransactionalLove ♡ Join our Community on IG: @transactionallove ♡ Say hello to Wendi & Norma: Hello@tra...

Hello there, Lover Fam!  Welcome back to another Unboxing episode on Transactional Love. Today, Wendi and I are excited to be back together to dive into a book called "Narrative Economics" by Robert Shiller, which is an exploration of how thoughtfully positioned stories can go viral and shape global economies. Shiller argues that it's not just data and models that drive financial markets, it is al...

Welcome back, Lovers! In this fun episode, Wendi and Norma Unbox "Valeria," a Spanish TV series on Netflix about an aspiring novelist named Valeria and her three best friends – Lola, Nerea, and Carmen – who navigate their late twenties and early thirties in Madrid, facing challenges and joys related to love, friendship, work, and self-discovery. The series, adapted from Elísabet Benavent...

Join Wendi and Norma as we sit down with our friend, Rajul Lakhotia, dialing in from across the globe in Dubai. We crossed paths with Rajul at a beautiful Summer camp for women in the Southwest of France (see TL♡ Episode 8, Season 1 ) and became fast friends, an inspiring woman we wanted on the pod for another #RetailTherapy convo. Indian by roots, strategist by mind, artist by heart, Rajul is a l...

"We believe in supporting and working with Mother Nature; we take old and abandoned materials and upcycle them into stunning works-of-art." | Think Outside , Founded by Aaron Jackson In this special episode, Wendi and Norma welcome Aaron Jackson dialing in from across the Pacific, where he is based in Sydney, Australia. Aaron Jackson is the award-winning designer and creator behind Think Outs...

Welcome back, Lovers! Wendi and Norma Unbox the book, "The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership" By John C. Maxwell, which explores the "laws" of effective leadership as the greatest determinant of success. Maxwell shares practical insights and compelling stories through shared qualities of historical leaders and the pivotal role they play in inspiring others to follow their vision. We are so happy y...

*TL♡ Patreon Teaser* | Full episode at the link below. Welcome back to Transactional Love: Season 3! This is a very fun episode teaser for our incredible TL♡ Patreon family, our Transactional Lovers. We are talking all things wine blind tastings, a sneak peek of what's ahead for our TL♡ Merch line drop, and a giggly Galentine's rapid-fire of Vogue bestie questions to dig in deeper to your TL♡ Host...

Join Wendi and Norma as we sit down with our dear friend, Crystal, for a fun wine-weekend Retail Therapy episode. We dive deep into the transformative power of inclusivity and self-expression. From exploring the fluidity of fashion to the positive impact of thoughtful brand choices, Crystal reminds us that our shopping decisions are more than just transactions—they're opportunities to express who...

Welcome back, Lovers! Wendi and Norma Unbox the book, "The Molecule of More," by Dan Lieberman, MD & Michael Long, which explores the role of dopamine, a neurotransmitter often associated with pleasure and reward. Dopamine drives our desires and behaviors, particularly our tendency to constantly seek "more" in various aspects of life. It delves deep into different facets of dopamine's fun...

Cordelia Coffee Flower Shop, Paris France | Welcome to Season 3 and our 1 year 11.11 anniversary to our TL♡ Lover family! In this special episode, Wendi and Norma take you to Paris to welcome Michelle Schmill of Cordelia Coffee Flower Shop which is nestled in the Rue du Bac in the heart of Paris's left bank. Cordelia Coffee Flower Shop is conceived, designed and curated by Cordelia De Castellane,...

Hello to our avid Lover fam! That's a wrap on Season 2! Today we unpack what we learned this whole season, what our takeaways are, what our experiences abroad and at home have been, and share a sneak peek of what is ahead. We've had so many magical moments, insights, aha-moments, inspiration, a whole lot of laughs, and whole lot of wine :) Join us for Season 3 capsule launch on November 11. We are...

Welcome back to Transactional Love♡. Wendi and Norma bring you a special two-part episode, stories that are near and dear to both of our hearts. Focused on our town, Benicia, California, we have a behind-the-scenes look into Porchfest Benicia 2024, presented by Benicia Magazine. If you haven't been to a Porchfest, this special event is a local, grassroots live music festival that takes place on ho...

Welcome back to Transactional Love♡. Wendi and Norma bring you this very special two-part series episode, a story that is near and dear to both of our hearts. Focused on our town, Benicia, California, we have a behind-the-scenes look into Porchfest Benicia 2024, presented by Benicia Magazine. If you haven't been to a Porchfest, this special event is a local, grassroots live music festival that tak...

Welcome back to Transactional Love. In this special episode, Wendi and Norma welcome Philip Soucy, internationally-acclaimed Ceramicist, Artist + Founder of The Soucy Shop. Philip has exhibited at The Clayarch Gimhae Museum  in South Korea and  Cranbrook Art Museum  and has been featured in publications throughout the art world, such as  Artforum . His work explores the accumul...

Welcome back to TL♡. In this episode, Wendi and Norma Unbox the book, The Psychology of Selling by Brian Tracy, published in 2006. We discuss 6 practices you can implement today to increase success in selling, not only in business, but in everyday life. Join us over on Patreon at the link below to listen into member-only episodes and TL♡ Community content: Circle, Besties and Co-creators. ♡ Join u...

Welcome back to Transactional Love. Wendi and Norma welcome a dear friend and passionate designer, Andrea Escobar. Andrea is the founder of Andrea Escobar Studio, where she explores the evolving concept of home and how it changes over time and from person to person. Raised in Tijuana, Mexico and educated in architecture at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, Andrea has over 10 years of professional experien...

Welcome back to Transactional Love. In this *Patreon member-only* episode, Wendi and Norma Speak with Caitlin Emmett of Benicia Magazine to do a fun interview on the TL♡ podcast, what started this passion project of ours, and a bit more into our own backgrounds. We are so happy to share this episode with you. For the full episode visit the Patreon link below. About Benicia Magazine | Celebrating 1...

Welcome back to TL♡. It's been a month since TTPD has been ours. We are unboxing The Tortured Poets Department by Taylor Swift with Wendi & Norma. We reflect and ruminate on the beauty, the heartbreak and the poetry of it all. Join us over on Patreon to listen into the full 31:13 minute convo, click on the link below & join the TL♡ Community: Circle, Besties and Co-creators. ♡ Join us on P...

Welcome back to season two with Wendi & Norma, welcoming our friend and local Chef Kyle Young. Born and raised in Tucson, Arizona, Chef Kyle realized his love for cooking by accident. As a teenager, Chef Kyle had his first restaurant experience in his first job as a dishwasher. Since then and throughout his career he has become a self-taught, award-winning chef, discovering his love of ingredi...

Welcome back to TL♡. Join us over on Patreon for this *exclusive member-only* episode of Unboxing with Wendi & Norma. To listen into the full convo and product details, click on the Patreon link below & join the TL♡ Community: Circle, Besties and Co-creators. ♡ Join us on Patreon for early access, exclusive member-only episodes and more: patreon.com/TransactionalLove ♡ Join our Community o...

For our second season 2 drop, we have a very special episode with our very own Wendi Shavon. Wendi is the founder of three unique business ventures that all seamlessly weave together through wine, flowers and yoga. Wendi is the Founder of The Garden Somm, Sweetness & Light Flowers, and the Sanctuary Of Self Yoga. We're flipping the script as she's the guest today. We get to go deeper and get t...

To kick off our very first Episode of Season 2, Wendi & Norma delve into visionary Parson's The New School designer, Jenny Boucher's captivating journey with D.A.R. Proyectos, the design studio she co-founded in Peru. Alongside her husband, award-winning industrial designer, Mauricio Navarro, Jenny marries traditional Peruvian Andean craftsmanship with contemporary design, creating sustainable...