Say It Southern

Sarah Otts has been painting for as long as she can remember. Now as a full time painter she has also been able to spend time digging into other creative endeavors. She has written a children's book, opened the Sarah Otts Gallery in Mobile, and created the “Be a Bright Spot” campaign. Learn more about Sarah and her new series for 2022 in this episode of Say It Southern.

hese Austin natives had TEXAS sized dreams when they decided to join together and create their colorful brand, which is inspired by the tropical shades of vacation and leaves you longing for Sunscreen and Pina Colodas. Jewelry, Beach Dresses and Sunhats- are the staples of their collection and each collection of accessories is developed by the Texas-based duo and handcrafted by female artisan partners around the world.We love it all and were so happy to have them as guests on the Say it Southern podcast!For more info, check them out @sunshinetienda and www.sunshinetienda.com

Meet the founder and designer of mb greene bags and luggage on this episode of Say It Southern. Mb Greene bags have been featured on Good Morning America & the Today Show. The have been published in LA Times & InStyle. You'll learn about the produce but also have mb greene is giving back with M. Bagwell Foundation. Join us now as we Say It Southern!

Having a true joy for mentoring younger women, Leighton Newberry saw a need to help girls and mamas alike. In 2019, she started Recruitment Ready to help ease the stress of sorority recruitment and it took off! Hear the whole story as we Say It Southern with Leighton Newberry!

Road Trippin' is what we love to do! We are fully loaded with snacks and supplies plus a wardrobe provided by Tailored Fox. We are filming the next season of the Say It Southern web series sponsored by Renasant Bank and discussing all the plans for the NEXT road trip to Fairhope, Alabama for the Say It Southern Getaway!

This week we are thrilled to have entrepreneur, creative director, founder and CEO of her own clothing line, Mollie Burch with us on the podcast this week. Mollie shares her story of success and how she created a women's lifestyle brand, CROSBY.

We are thrilled to have on this episode of Say It Southern a guest that we both turn to for advice on raising our children and being better moms, Kari Kampakis. In this episode we are discussing her latest book release, “More than a Mom” and we deep dive into that subject! You are going to want to save this episode from Author, Podcaster, Speaker and our friend Kari Kampakis.

Whoa Susannah! Author, blogger, columnist, podcaster, mother, proprietor of twelve tales farm, Jesus lover- Susannah Lewis does a little of it all, and a lot of it really well. Join us as she spills her story now on The Say it Southern Podcast.

BloomBridge is the brainchild of founder, Kristen Allen.Kristen has always had a love for people and flowers. She always made sure that her loved ones that had passed had flowers on their graves. “My late grandmother always said, “when it's my time, don't you let me be the only one out there without flowers.” I assured her I would not.” The convenience of that promise however became challenging and after much thought the idea of BloomBridge was born. Join us as we Say It Southern with Kristen Allen.

Join us as Clara shares her tips of how to get a fresh start on this new year, hear about Courtney and Sarah's organizing adventures and more on this week's episode of Say it Southern! To find out more about Clara & The Home Organized, follow her @thehomeorganized or www.thehomeorganized.com

Join us as we Say It Southern! In this episode we discuss the upcoming holidays and ALL that comes during the Most Wonderful Time of the Year!

For over a year we have been listening to her styling advice, shopping her picks on amazon and running to Target to find that perfect top that Leigh Williams talked about on her stories. In this episode you will get to know Leigh and hear the story of her business, the Closet Edit. Plus, Leigh gives us some great shopping and styling tips! Join us as we Say It Southern with Leigh Williams.

We are going to help you take the guess work out of your Holiday Shopping and do some quick clicking to get you started. We've found things that we love and are asking for ourselves , and buying for friends, sisters, husband, brothers, nephews and neighbors! If you can shop small, and gift experiences, we urge you to do it! Tickets to an event, lessons or yoga sessions- all of those go a long way in 2022. The gift of a memory is priceless! And as always, teaching your children to serve others is the greatest give we can give. Visit www.thesayitsouthern.com for the full list and links plus discount codes for our listeners.

Sheri Henry Wolf went from a woman who seemed to have it all to losing everything within a year. We meet Sherri at the Say It Southern Getaway on 30a a few weeks ago. She drove her airstream, Pearl, to our dinner party Friday night. Our guests got to meet Sherri, shop, and learn about Henry Dry Goods. But our guests left with more than just purses, pillows, coats, and hats…they left with Sherri's story of resilience and overcoming hard times by pulling up her bootstraps, as she says. Today you get to hear Sherri's story and learn more about her brand, Henry Dry Goods.

We are still not over the incredible weekend that we had at The Say it Southern Getaway, And this week we are giving you a behind the scenes look at all the red tape, hoops we jumped through and some really funny things that happened along the way. Each year we wonder- how we we top this???? You'll have to wait and see!

It's GETAWAY WEEK!!!! We are so excited and want to take you along. Today we are talking about the prep work, the planning, and we share some behind the scene stories from the Getaway last year. Be sure to follow along with us on social media this week so you can join in on the fun.

We are BACK with season FOUR of Say It Southern podcast! We took a much needed break this summer and we are here today to fill you in on the what we've been up to. The Getaway, the Web Series on YouTube, Summer madness, back to school, and now we move into Fall Ya'll! Tell your friends, tell your neighbors, tell your mommas….WE BACK!

“Jane Allen” started with the idea to bridge the gap between heirloom and costume jewelry. Jewelry was either beautiful and unattainable for an everyday lifestyle or costume and of low quality. Clients needed the “in-between” that was affordable, timeless and perfect for all ages. In this episode we learn how Janie pivoted through Covid as her manufacturer was shut down, and her business was entirely online. You'll love this inspirational story on this week's episode of The Say it Southern Podcast. For more information on Jane Allen, visit www.janeallendesigns.com

We loved getting to know Susie and Christy, the founders and creators of The Scout Guide out of Charlottesville, Virginia. When these two friends started TSG, they wanted to share all the local treasures that their town had to offer. They took this concept and developed it to a MUCH larger scale and their publication, The Scout Guide was born.

This week we are talking about how we jumped right into the deep end of Summer and have barely come up for air. Anyone else feel like this? Every now and then it's just good to have an episode where we just let it all out. Join us now as we Say It Southern!

Meet Richard Reutter, the CEO of Caroline’s Cakes our of Spartanburg, South Carolina. Richard has taken over the family business that his mother, Caroline, created with her famous 7 layer caramel cake. Hear their amazing story now on the Say it Southern Podcast!

Twins Rachel and Rebecca loved dressing up and going out but they always dealt with the same pet peeve, visible cup lines around their bra. So they decided to create a product that would change undergarments forever. The twinnks nah bra. Hear all about their company in this week's episode of The Say it Southern Podcast.

In this episode of Say It Southern we dive into the topic of The Body Bully- that awful inner voice that tells us we aren’t skinny enough, pretty enough, or worthy enough. We identify it and she is challenging us to do the work of UNLEARNING it.

Are you hungry? Well, after you listen to this episode we bet you will be and you’ll be running out to get Elizabeth’s new cookbook, Come On Over. Elisabeth has us rolling as she told the story behind her latest cookbook. We can’t wait try the recipes and join her in Oxford, MS for a gathering in her laundry room(yep, laundry room). Join us now as we Say It Southern with Elizabeth Heiskell.

Rachel is a writer, journalist, columnist, and blogger and have worked for Allure, Bustle, Cosmopolitan, ELLE, Glamour, Glossy, Harper's BAZAAR, InStyle, Marie Claire, Southern Living, Vanity Fair, Vogue, W, and others. She is also the editor of What Meghan Wore, the cohost of Podcast Royal and, in addition to my work as a Royal correspondent, Rachel writes frequently about fashion, beauty, society and culture, travel, weddings, homes and interiors, and authors of forthcoming or newly released books.Follow along with her at www.whatmeghanwore.com or listen in to the Podcast Royal on iTunes!

Why is Spring always so crazy? Is it the getting out of school coupled with recitals and end of the year championships? “Last” everythings?Honestly since our Atlanta filming Sarah and I haven’t had much time to even catch up outside of our work together! So we decided to take a minute and just talk. We chat about our kids, growing up, end of the year gift ideas, and more. Join us now as Sarah and I Say it Southern!

Who is Martha and what are we waiting on? Mandy Kellogg Rye is the author, founder, CEO and creator of the brand, Waiting on Martha. A successful blog turned business, this Atlantan is doing it all right from her perfectly curated store to her business masterclasses. Join us now as we Say it Southern with the coolest chic around, Mandy Kellogg Rye.

In this episode we discuss the importance of self care, batting “destination addiction” so you can be happy living in the here and now and how to release the things that no longer serve you and make your every day a life of luxury through self-care.

Best friends Lindsey Johnson and Liz Eichholz founded the luxurious brand Weezie Towels in 2018. They were both on the cusp of huge changes in their lives… Lindsey was shopping for her wedding registry and Liz needed new towels for her recently purchased home. They both were talking about how the towel hunt was daunting- embroidery times being too long or towel quality being not up to par… and suddenly the discovered a gap in the luxury towel market. Thus they created a go-to brand you could trust and towels that looked as great as they felt. After over a year and a half of product development and customer research, Weezie was born.

Kimberly and her husband Michael have created an iconic coffee brand with Louisiana roots. It starts with a blend of gourmet coffees, freshly roasted every day at their roasting company, which has been operating in Louisiana for more than 120 years. In this episode you will learn about the branding, the flavors, the struggles of owning a small business and their plans for the future. Join us as we Say It Southern with Kimberly Slack.

SHE’S BACK! This time she is giving us parenting tips on navigating technology for our children and sharing some eye opening statistics that you need to hear. The struggles of parenting and balancing the ever changing world of technology is tricky especially over the past year when we have been spending more time at home. Dr. Kim answers all our questions and fills us in on some hard truths about technology and our children. Join us now as we Say It Southern with Dr. Kim Swales.

Vana Chupp is creating custom silhouette heirlooms for thousands of families all across the world. Her studio, Vana Chupp Studio is located in Virginia and this podcast episode is about hearing her journey from Architect to entrepreneur! Join us now as we Say it Southern with Vana Chupp.

Kelly Stumpe is a mom of two, full time working car salesman at her family’s car dealership in St. Louis Missouri. When Kelly became a mom she realized so many women were searching for the "perfect mom car". She then set out on the journey to review and tour every mom car out there. Her goal is to help each mom find the right car for them. There is no "perfect car" because everyone's situation and preferences are a little different. You will love this episode!

What’s all the fuss about? We have some BIG NEWS are we are ready to share it! Tune in to hear what we’ve been doing during the Snowpocalypse, what’s in store for The Getaway, and what’s next for Say it Southern!

Never had Botox and curious about it? Ready to find out about Filler? Lasers? Resurfacing? All of the things are so overwhelming and Molly Katz of Nashville, Tennessee is here to break it all down for us. Join us as we Say it Southern with Molly Katz.

Georgia Anne and Mary Agnes grew up clothes in hand sewn pieces from their mother, and hand-me down gowns from that grandmother, so when it came time to dress their own children, the girls were NOT playing around. Which is why they decided to start their business, Grace and James Kids. Listen now to hear this story of two sisters doing what they love.

Say It Southern is a place where we find Southern tastemakers and curators and we share the stories of inspiring people. And we’ve got one for you in this episode! Ragan Cain and @thefrancesflair is one of those FUN FOLLOWS on Instagram, where the color is bright and the content is GOOD. We are so exciting for to get to know Ragan and hear how she celebrates life.

Today we are talking with Cristina Lynch the founder of Mi Golondrina in Dallas, Texas. Mi Golondrina is a clothing company that offers colorful collections inspired by her mother’s Mexican heritage and her love of Mexican art. Cristina’s clothing not only brings one of a kind, handmade fashion to modern women but Mi Golondrina is giving jobs to and supporting female artisans from Mexico.

Julianne Taylor is the beauty, brains and boss babe of Julianne Taylor Style and Taylor Burke Home. This tastemaker is sharing her secrets for success in lifestyle design and making a business work with us thin this week’s episode. Join us now as we Say it Southern with Julianne Taylor.

Here’s the deal. No one warned us about the stage. The moodiness. The emotional outbursts. The drama. The friendship pendulum. We knew it was bad as a tween, but we weren’t ready for this. Dr Kim to the rescue!!!! We covered all of the things and more. Trust me, you are going to want to download and save this one- AND send to a friend!

We are starting 2021 with the founder of Your Enneagram Coach, mentor, and author Beth McCord. Beth McCord is passionate about coming alongside individuals and helping them understand and interpret their story, allowing them to see that lasting change, meaningful relationships, and a life of deep purpose is possible. Join us now as we Say it Southern with Beth McCord.

The holidays are here and with the holidays comes great celebration. But for many the holidays are the time of year they dread the most. It can be tough to navigate. With everything from family get togethers, your own personal stress, loneliness, to coping with the hustle and bustle this time of year can be very overwhelming. So we thought we would bring in the expert to help us and give us a personal survival guide. Join us as we Say It Southern with Mary Hyatt!

We begin season 3 by catching up on Courtney’s time in quarantine, Sarah explains how she learned “elves“ are flammable & we get ready to make 2020 the BEST Christmas season yet! Please note that this “Santa Sensitive” episode. Not suitable for young ears.

Emily Ley is the founder and creator of Simplified, a mission to inspire and empower women with the tools they need to make their life easier. In this Episode we talk about how she started the company, how she manages all the things, and what life looks like when it’s simplified. Join us as we Say it Southern with Emily Ley.

What started as an anniversary tradition in Ann William’s family has grown into a business making 14K gold bangles to celebrate the special events in your life with meaningful jewelry that tells your story. Today you will hear how Ann went from making the bangles in her garage to a full in-house production company out of Nashville, TN. Join us as we Say It Southern with Ann Williams of The Yearly Company.

It’s here! Our 2020 Shopping Guide. We are sharing & spotlighting Southern businesses and our finds for this holiday season. We have everyone covered. We start with those hard to shop for men and include teachers, friends & children. We even have some splurges for you this year because we believe this is the year to treat yourself! Be sure to visit our website where we have everything linked and special discount codes for our listeners.

In Episode 97 we talk with Jennifer Hunt, CEO and founder of Dogwood Hill. Dogwood Hill is a stationary company out of Birmingham, Alabama. She tells her story of how and why she started her business. Jennifer talks about collaborating with artists all over the country, having a growing number of products and retailers nationwide. Join us as we Say It Southern with Jennifer Hunt.

Kate Stewart of Bauble Stockings shares a special tradition in this episode. Growing up Kate watched her mother receive the last gift on Christmas morning in her Bauble stocking. A tradition started by her father to say thank you for the work their mother had done all year. This tradition is still going strong but today the production of these needlepoint stockings is making a huge impact on families in Haiti. Learn more about this tradition and the company in this episode of Say It Southern.