Malaprops & Moxie

This episode's malaprop in real life is all about moving to a new city and starting over.  Cameron is a young professional who had the opportunity to transfer from Charlotte, NC to New York City for work. We talk about the harsh realities of living in the big city, making new friends, dating and so much more. Whether you've ever moved to a new place yourself or know someone who has, this episode is for you! Happy listening!For more info on the podcast, host, and guests please find us on Instagram at @malapropsandmoxie or @tay-flo. All episodes are recorded at the @hyggeclt coworking studio in Charlotte, NC. Thank you for listening and as always let us know what you think with a review!

On this episode of Malaprops and Moxie, host Tay Flo sits down with Rich Saner - Long time friend and business partner of the late Jeff Bennett.  Bennett left us with his legacy in 2020 unexpectedly.  While is physical presence is no longer with us, Jeff, or Bennett as most people knew him, still manages to leave his stories, his impact and his spirit here with all who knew him, loved him or ever interacted with him.  Something he was most known for was growing what started as a friends and family bar crawl into a yearly tradition in charlotte that now draws over 25,000 people each year. Listen in as we talk about how they met, how they created and grew Rich & Bennett, and how Jeff is still being remembered and honored to this day. 

Jamie and Annie met at the gym. Gym interactions turned into a sisterly friendship and now they run a business together. Jamie is a certified trainer, and Annie is a physical therapist and owner of Grow PT in Charlotte, NC. They both started 360 Method, professional training for pregnant and postpartum women.  And Jamie is also a certified adaptive special needs fitness trainer working with people with both mental and physical adaptive needs.  Together they help these two populations have the attention, space, and the opportunity to pursue wellness.

Welcome back to another season of Malaprops & Moxie! We are kicking off this season with an episode with the king and queen of side hustles. Collectively guest, Dodge, and I have worked plenty of random and not so random side hustles over the years.  We talk through why to get a side hustle, how to pick the right one, and navigating what works best for you and your goals. Happy listening!

Financial Planner Tammy Goodman is here to talk money.  Money trends with credit cards, retirement plans, budgeting, and grocery shopping.  Things the generation before us always practiced versus what we know now about financial planning and literacy.  Grab your digital wallet and happy listening!

What do you get when you put two extroverts in a podcast studio with mics?  A pretty chatty conversation on all things you wish you knew about your extroverted friends.  Julia and host Tay Flo share what they wish people knew about what it's like being the designated extroverted friend.  Double booking, entertaining, and having all the friends are just some of the topics they cover.  Happy listening!

Plastic surgeon Dr. Jack Scheuer comes on to M & M to speak about breast reduction surgeries.  The conversation dives into what a reduction actually is, when women should get them, how to pay for them and so much more. This episode was recorded 2 years after Dr. Scheuer did host Tay Flo's surgery. She shares some of her personal experience both in this episode and the Ten With Tay minisode released on 3.22.21. 

In this minsode of Ten with Tay, I tell the story of my breast reduction journey.  I talk through the process of finding a surgeon, working with my insurance company, and then finally pulling the trigger to get the procedure done and where I am today.  *This episode talks about sensitive topics, please be advised. 

This self-taught metalsmith shares her story of starting a small jewelry business from scratch. Chelsea takes sheets of metal and spools of wire and turns them into timeless and trendy pieces of jewelry that will WOW the socks off of you! She's a badass with a story. This episode digs into when the concept went from vision to reality. Including all the things a small business owner goes through. Happy listening!

As a retired aerospace engineer, father, husband, grandfather, avid reader, data nerd, and damn good softball player, 69 year old Bob Florio aka The Bob aka my dad, talks through his experience of getting the vaccine. *I nor my guest are medical professionals just FYI :)

"What if we just say exactly what we feel?" Garrett Tichy walks us through this episode's malaprop in real life on being separated...and dating. When do you decide to get back out there? Do you remember how to flirt? What are the rules after 12 years of being out of the game. We talk about all this and more. Happy listening!

Raise your hand if you've had a heated conversation over politics, racial equity, or wearing a mask in the last year. We've all been there. In this episode, two friends who sit on different sides of the political spectrum talk about how they have successfully had hot topic convos, and come out without damaging their friendship.

The city you call home can change over time, but inevitably, you find your go-to staples. Host Tay Flo and guest Lorri talk through some of their favorite go-to spots in the Queen City. Whether you live in Charlotte, have been, or want to visit, these suggestions are worth noting! Happy listening!

For the start of season two and the end of 2020, Holley (or HJH as some people like to call her) comes on as our latest guest to talk about her annual holiday cards. Just because you're not married, don't have kids or a fur child to show off doesn't mean you can't send out those holiday cards. Happy listening!

LONDON BABY!! In this episode I go down memory lane with my dear friend of 18 years as we share stories about how we moved to London after college. We talk about how unprepared we were, how we got jobs, how we lived on barely any money, and ALL the amazing memories we created. From wine cellars with a sax player to free drinks at bars to trying to marry for citizenship this episode should life your spirits! Happy listening!

Not flying right now due to the pandemic? You are not alone. Flight attendant, Charlotte Blackley, shares her experience in the airline industry during this times. She shares stories of what it's like in the airports, on the planes, and how the industry is doing as a whole. Buckle your safety belt, put your tray tables up, and listen in to this episode of Malaprops & Moxie.

Everyone has heard of the "freshman 15" and with the new social distancing and shelter in place orders, we are all trying to avoid the "quarantine 15"! My guest (you can call him G) helps break down what we should be eating, why our bodies react to this new normalcy of life and helps give a scientific view on what we should be doing to help avoid those extra LB's during this COVID-19 pandemic. Now, go forage your fridge.

The COVID-19 global pandemic has many people working from home. This can be a huge shift for anyone who is used to the comforts of an office, working with a team, and having all that they need in one place. My guest Brittiany and I have been working remotely for years and we have some tips and tricks for those of you are are new to the WFH life. Happy listening!

In light of the current state of our nation and our world with the COVID-19 Pandemic, I have decided to put a short hold on recording new episodes with other guests. However, I was able to sneak into the studio to record an update for all of you! I go through future topics, listener questions, a recent story where a malaprop happened in real life for me, and as always will leave you with a malaprop of the day. Happy listening!

We've all had a shift in career, jobs, and other ventures in life. Guest Tecoby Hines talked about how finding Enderly Coffee and the position he holds at that coffee shop changed the trajectory of his everyday life. We talk people, getting out of your comfort zone, humbling moments, and so much more.

We have all made "the list" of things we want in a significant other, but what happens when that person does not check off all the boxes? Listen in while Brittany shares her story about being Jewish, living in Israel and then how her and her husband share two faiths under one roof.

On this episode, host Tay Flo talks with her friend and fellow fitness buddy Sarah Headley about joining a gym. We've all seen the ads, the 6 weeks challenges, and the super intimidating club-like atmosphere with gyms these days. Listen in as we talk about how we went from being intimidated and nervous to finding a place that not only brought us together as friends, but got us feeling fit as well!

Your host, Taylor Florio, introduces herself as she shares stories about post college adventures, making her way to Charlotte, NC and the backstory on how Malaprops & Moxie came to be.

We've all had roommates at some point in our lives. Some good, some bad, and some just turn out to be so great you become best friends! On this episode of Malaprops & Moxie podcast, special guest Rashida Moore and past roommate of host, Tay Flo, shares the story of how they met, living together, and the true treat that came out of this dynamic living situation.