The Get Thrifty Podcast

What do you get when you mix a registered nurse, a passion for antiques, and a killer instinct for business? Meet Whitney Conard, founder of Conard & Co (formerly “Thrifty Whitney”), sharing her journey from estate sales to international sourcing, and building a serious vintage empire.    SHOW NOTES: Whitney started with a $300 goal—and built a thriving vintage business. How her rebrand to Conard & Co reflects her elevated vision and growth. How social media helped launch her business, but real success came from diversification. Why confidence in pricing is crucial—your items (and your time!) are worth it. She sources antiques from English Victorian dump sites—yes, really. She built her brand by learning, adapting, and staying endlessly curious.

Ready to road trip through The World's Longest Yard Sale? The 127 Yard Sale spans 690 miles across 6 states, packed with epic finds and unforgettable stories! Tune into the latest episode of Get Thrifty Podcast with host Maggie Scivicque and guest Josh Randall to hear why this 39-year tradition is a thrifter's dream come true!   SHOW NOTES: The event's history. Tips for visiting the multi-state event. Thrifting as part of tourism and its economic impact. The vendors that participate. This year's event is August 7 – 10. Working with their sponsor, Rust-Oleum and the #sprayitforward initiative.

Guest Lindsey is on a mission to shift the narrative around thrifting and secondhand shopping. By challenging stereotypes and building an inclusive community, she's inviting everyone to join the movement. Tune in to this episode of the Get Thrifty Podcast to hear her inspiring story and learn how she's changing the game.   SHOW NOTES: Combatting the stigma of thrifting and shifting the mindset about shopping secondhand. Creating a designer looking home affordably and ethically.  Seeing the potential and beauty of items someone else didn't. Thrifting as a creative outlet. Finding new and on-trend items in thrift stores. The thrifting community is for everybody! Becoming part of the fast home décor conversation.

On this week's Get Thrifty Podcast, meet Kimber—a Mid-Century Modern and vintage real estate expert whose passion for preservation, education, and storytelling is transforming how people buy and sell historic homes. Kimber brings unmatched knowledge, care, and creativity to helping buyers fall in love with these iconic properties. From Denver's “red city of the west” roots to the revival of tiki bars—this episode is an inspiring look at matching people with the homes they were meant for.   SHOW NOTES: How mid-century real estate ties into thrifting. Her experience with a hording house. From clothing to cars to homes…falling in love with the mid-century design. Her passion for history, preservation, and education. A fascinating master class in Colorado's unique history…and “vintage inventory”…of mid-century architecture.  Why Denver is often called “the red city of the west.” Denver's over 2,000 mid-century homes. The revival of home Tiki bars! How to maintain a mid-century home.

Hannah is flipping vintage, crushing fast fashion, and winning over fans with her “thrift with me” videos. SHOW NOTES: How she took advantage of the Poshmark “Entrepreneurs Fund.” Vintage flips. Champion of the secondhand-first movement. Fast fashion stats that will shock you! The cure for fast fashion. Reselling insights and resources. Her favorite Colorado thrift stores. Why her sourcing and “thrift with me” videos are so popular. Her support of the IDD community.

Holly Roberts hits up to nine thrift stores in a single day—and she's turned that passion into a thriving reselling biz! On the latest Get Thrifty Podcast, she shares her sourcing strategies, Instagram rebrand tips, and love for wicker, glass, and all things vintage. Tune in now and connect with her on IG: @wicker_witch_and_glassy_bitch   SHOW NOTES: Her love of wicker, ratan, and macramé runs deep! Treasure hunting for collectible mid-century glass. Her favorite arc Thrift Stores in the Denver area. 25 garage sales in one day! Reseller insights. Visit her at her booth at the Colorado Antique Gallery. How she rebranded her reselling business on Instagram. Sourcing tips, her “Supermarket Sweep” style, and setting up her “plan of attack.” Glow-ups and DIYing.

From thrift store aisles to People magazine, Lauren of @laurenblackborow is showing the world that "thrifting has no age." In this new episode of the Get Thrifty Podcast, she shares how her passion for vintage fashion, sustainability, and self-expression built a viral brand and a powerful community. SHOW NOTES: All about how People magazine wrote an article about her and her viral video! Why thrifting has no age. Taking sustainability seriously. Treasure hunting for pieces that no one else has. Celebrating self-expression by thrifting. Navigating the Content Creator Fund. All about Toronto's pop-ups, vintage markets, and thrifting scene. Thrifting trends. How she sources her product. Follow some of Lauren's favorite vintage and thrifting markets: Welcome Market - https://www.instagram.com/the.welcome.market/?hl=en  Good Friends Market - https://www.instagram.com/goodfriendsmarket/?hl=en  Hippie Market - https://www.instagram.com/hippiemarketlife/?hl=en 

Discover how southern charm meets vintage hustle as Andrew Pearcy reveals what it really takes to thrive as a thrift hunter in Arkansas. From mastering estate sales and spotting mid-century treasures to building a loyal community through Instagram live sales, Andrew shares the secrets behind his curated success.   SHOW NOTES: Revivalist art and mid-century aesthetic. His research process. How he built his knowledgebase over time. Luck vs knowledge: How to develop an instinct for valuable finds vs mass produced common finds. The impact of second hand purchasing as it relates to sustainability and preserving history. Celebrating items that have what he calls an “odd charm.” How to train your eye.

Stephanie of Fresh to Death Vintage turned her passion for vintage into a thriving business, selling to celebrities and even having her finds featured in British Vogue. She shares sourcing secrets, social media growth tips, and how she makes sustainable fashion and home décor accessible to everyone. Plus, the story behind her Justin Bieber Brunch!    SHOW NOTES: Purchasing sustainability home décor and clothing for any size and any style. “Junking” trips with her grandfather. Why she doesn't believe in fashion trends. Selling vintage to celebrities! How she had some of her pieces styled in British Vogue. Selling Packers football gear, t-shirts, jeans, and more! Tips for gaining followers on your social platform and building your community. Sourcing tips. Her themed Pop-Up breakfasts, including the famed Justin Bieber Brunch.

Digging for vinyl gold?

Conscious fashion is more than a trend—it's a movement! On this episode of the Get Thrifty Podcast, guest Kelsey and host Maggie Scivicque dive into the impact of mass consumption, sustainable shopping habits, and why buying secondhand should be a priority. If you're passionate about slow fashion and making mindful choices, this is a must-listen!   SHOW NOTES & TAKEAWAYS Her thrift wish list! An insider's insights into Vancouver's pop-up markets. Thrift sourcing while on her travels. Big brands that are beginning to focus on sustainability. Making conscious fashion decisions. Working with her local thrift and consignment stores. Mixing and matching vintage with modern. Overlooked areas of a thrift store.

Kristina Urquhart, the Vintage Seeker, joins host Maggie Scivicque to talk about the power of community in the vintage world and how the free-to-list, free-to-search Shop Secondhand Directory is making secondhand shopping easier than ever. Tune in and get inspired!    SHOW NOTES & TAKEAWAYS How to join the Vintage Sellers Community. All about the free-to-search, free-to-list Shop Secondhand Directory. Her love of the Mad Men aesthetic. The role of the reseller in a thrift store. Transforming environments. Educating and building bridges between sellers and customers. The buyer-seller Hot Line. The gentrification of thrifting that is changing the secondhand landscape. Environmentally conscious shopping.

Ready to level up your reselling game? Tune in to the latest Get Thrifty Podcast with guest Heather Turner for pro tips, reality thrifting hacks, and business-boosting secrets!   SHOW NOTES & TAKEAWAYS Entrepreneurial insights into turning high quality content into a profitable business. Filming in thrift stores. Setting yourself up for reselling success. Reality thrifting. Trending vintage and thrift. “Colorful Christmas” and “Kitschy Christmas” ideas. All about Live Sales, Live Sales with collaborators, and Marathons! Her online magazine for thrifters, resellers, and vintage lovers!

Juliet of @julietsfinds shares must-hear insights on the Get Thrifty Podcast! She and host Maggie Scivicque dive into the reselling biz, mindset, and golden tips for success. Don't miss it!   SHOW NOTES & TAKEAWAYS Smart, savvy business insights to growing your resell businesses and your social community. How to draw people to your closet! Lightning strike moments! Creating multiple sources of revenue. Her favorite platforms to sell.

Mike Harris (@midmodmike) is kind of a thrifting celeb! From the Rocky Mountains to the South, he shares his love of epic treasure hunts, vintage finds, and so much more on this wonderful episode of the Get Thrifty Podcast with host Maggie Scivicque (@PodcastWithMaggie)! Don't miss it!    SHOW NOTES & TAKEAWAYS Falling in love with mid-century modern décor and real estate. His love of vintage glass. His Airbnb in Denver that is all about vintage disco! Stories from his days of treasure hunting. Preserving history. How he has grown his live sales. The Mod Squad with @midmodmarion and @midmod.nomad.

For guest Kym Drapcho (@kymdrapcho) fashion is all about mixing textures, fabrics, patterns, and making something cool! Join her on the Get Thrifty Podcast

Dive into the ultimate retro vibes! Host Maggie Scivicque (@PodcastWithMaggie) chats with Natasha Raé (@vintageearthllc) about all things ‘60s, ‘70s, and ‘90s on this episode of the Get Thrifty Podcast. Tune in now for the best vintage inspo!    SHOW NOTES & TAKEAWAYS: Thrifting tutorials. Reselling on Poshmark, Depop, Mercari, and eBay! Celebrating a ‘60s,‘70s, and ‘90s aesthetic. Upcycling and Breathing new life into discarded pieces and helping the planet. Her message: How our “throw away” society should slow down!  Her thrifting playlist.

Guest Stephany Meryo is a millennial thrift junkie! She and host Maggie Scivicque talk all about loving wacky treasures (and the stories behind them!), how to grow a social community, and her Barbie and sticker collections! SHOW NOTES & TAKEAWAYS: How she grew her social following by being authentically herself. Spreading joy on the Internet. Thrifting vibes in Ohio. Celebrating treasures from the ‘90s and Y2K. Her sticker collection. All about her Barbie collection!

No cookie cutters here! Your home should reflect what YOU love! Join host Maggie Scivicque (@PodcastWithMaggie) and her guest Sue Koford of @sueandherhome, a home decor and DIY enthusiast, on this episode of the Get Thrifty Podcast for a fun and inspiring conversation that celebrates creativity, offers tips on hunting for vintage, advice to create brand partnerships, and so much more!   SHOW NOTES & TAKEAWAYS: Introduced to thrifting in her 30s. Brand partnerships. Her vintage glass collection of over a thousand pieces of Milk Glass. Her collection of vintage ornaments. Tips to verify authenticity of vintage items. Tips to growing her following on social. S'mores tables! How she approaches developing valuable and engaging content. How DIYing projects in empowering.

Phoebe of (@thedressfiend) is passionate about color, unique finds, reimagining vintage styles for today, and slow fashion! Join her on this episode of the Get Thrifty Podcast with host Maggie Scivicque (@PodcastWithMaggie) and be inspired!   SHOW NOTES & TAKEAWAYS: The art of thrifting and creativity through fashion. Giving to nonprofits and charity shops: donate where your heart is. Her love of vintage and antique fairs. Why she carries a tape measure with her wherever she shops. Her “colorfully eclectic” style where vintage meets modern. Her passion for sustainability and for keeping vintage pieces alive and reimagined. Her goal: to make vintage and thrifting attainable and approachable. Dopamine décor…and explosion of fun, color, and humor! Her “donut wall.”

Learn about treasure hunting, DIY tips, gardening insights, and so much more with guest Robyn (@life_of_glow) on this episode of the Get Thrifty Podcast with host Maggie Scivicque (@PodcastWithMaggie).   SHOW NOTES & TAKEAWAYS: Home and garden DIYs. How she built her social following. Creating timelessness with her skillful mix of the old and the new. Insider tip: Repeat certain elements, textures, and colors. Taking her queues from the seasons. Her book about seasonal celebrations and décor.

The Get Thrifty Podcast annual year-end episode is here! Packed with laughs, favorite moments, and lessons from 2024! Don't miss out—tune in now as host Maggie Scivicque @PodcastwithMaggie and her producer dish all the good stuff!   SHOW NOTES & TAKEAWAYS: Tune in to this special holiday edition of the Get Thrifty Podcast as host Maggie Scivicque and producer Lisa Metzger reflect on some of the most memorable shows of the year AND the things they've learned from guests, including: Get Thrifty Podcast goals for '25. Favorite moments of the year. The in-person visits we enjoyed with some of our amazing guests. Get a code to the upcoming BOSS Reseller event in '25. Spontaneous marketing ideas! Marketing tips for resellers and influencers. Ways to be a guest on the Get Thrifty Podcast. Share your ideas for topics for the Get Thrifty Podcast. Arc Thrift Stores' mission and advocacy for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Arc Thrift Stores' expansion into New Mexico.

'Tis the season to be thrifty!

Guest, vintage reseller Jodi Lai (@moonshinevintageto) is an unapologetic thrift addict and shares that passion and more on this episode of the Get Thrifty Podcast with host Maggie Scivicque (@PodcastWithMaggie).   SHOW NOTES & TAKEAWAYS: Tips for resellers to boost your business by selling directly to customers. Making your home more joyful with thrifted and vintage items. Insider insights into renting a booth at an antique mall. Tapping into the supportive reseller community. Sourcing in Toronto Ontario, Canada. Vintage bangers. Her love of 1950s and ‘60s vinal records!

Believe it or not, Get Thrifty Podcast guest McKenna (@allthingspinkhoney) started her career as a crime analyst in Texas. Today, she is a super popular online reseller with a TON of advice to share! Listen in to her cool, fun, and informative convo with host Maggie Scivicque (@PodcastWithMaggie) to learn more!    SHOW NOTES & TAKEAWAYS: How she has created an online community of over 60,000 followers! Her super popular live sales. From crime analyst to successful reseller!  Courting the millennial vintage shopper. Her advice for selling on different platforms. Insider info on hashtags to boost sales. Shipping advice: Don't over think it; just get it done! East Coast thrifting.

Calling all thrifting and vintage enthusiasts! Tune in to this fabulous episode of the Get Thrifty Podcast with your host Maggie Scivicque (@PodcastWithMaggie), and her amazing guest Annette from @vintagesplendor! From high-end couture to sustainable living, this convo is packed with style, inspiration, and secondhand love! You won't want to miss these tips, tricks, and treasures.   SHOW NOTES & TAKEAWAYS: Tips for conscious living. Her private closet sales. “Champagne tastes on a beer budget!” Channeling her 30 years of knowledge into her business. How she curates high-end designer vintage pieces. Her motto: If you love it, wear it! How she connects and relates to her audience. Maximalism.

Learn about thrifting tricks for savvy moms on this episode of the Get Thrifty Podcast. Join host Maggie Scivicque (@PodcastWithMaggie) as she and guest Bri of @unbrileevablethrift talk about thrifting, taking a minimalist approach, and being a mom/entrepreneur!   SHOW NOTES & TAKEAWAYS: Helping other moms shop smart for kids' clothes. Spreading sustainability and the entrepreneurial spirit! Trending kids' fashion brands. Shipping tips for resellers and how she ships all over the world. How she built her business and developed long-term relationships with her customers and other thrift-lovers. Countering skepticism about secondhand. Not taking hand-me-downs for granted. Normalizing secondhand and making it cool for young moms. Demystifying thrifting and reselling buzzwords.

Listen to Maggie's conversation with guest Maddy (@greenwrld.co) and her sustainable fashion brand GREENWRLD, where EVERYTHING is handmade, repurposed, and designed with only thrifted items!   SHOW NOTES & TAKEAWAYS: Combatting the fast fashion industry. Educating her following on how to make mindful purposes. Her secondhand fashion ethos. Sourcing tips. How she repurposes and designs her clothing items. Growing her fashion brand. Working with Nike on its Sustainable Showcase. How she markets her brand and grows her online following.

Marion (@midmodmarion) and Brandy (@midmod.nomad), both lovers of all things mid-century, have teamed up for live sales and the thrill of discovering thrifted treasures! In this episode of the Get Thrifty podcast (#GetThriftyPodcast), Marion and Brandy share their best thrifting tips and exciting details about their upcoming Christmas Live Sale Extravaganza on November 12th. Tune in for all the fun!   SHOW NOTES & TAKEAWAYS: Loving the history of every piece they find! Learn while you buy! Combining their two very different styles and interests. Finding “bangers!” as they thrift together! Manifesting treasures. Their luxury live sales. Their love of hard-to-find items. Their upcoming Christmas Live Sale Extravaganza on November 12th! How they have each grown their international audiences and continue to make connections all over the world.

Turning forgotten treasures into stunning, functional art pieces that bring joy and character to any space with guest Tiffany of (@uglyducklingupcycles) on this episode of the Get Thrifty Podcast. Listen in as Tiffany and host Maggie Scivicque (@PodcastWithMaggie) talk about discovering hidden gems in the most unexpected places…and creating unique concrete pumpkins for Halloween!   SHOW NOTES & TAKEAWAYS: Halloween inspiration and how to make concrete pumpkins. Furniture upcycles: failures and successes! “Scary” stories about flipping furniture. Adventures, tips, and DIY tutorials. Giving vintage furniture a new life. Vintage books. Sourcing and the thrill of the hunt. Promoting sustainability. The safety precautions she takes.

Sarah Hidalgo (@herstoryretold) is a savvy thrifter and a savvy marketer in how she is growing her brand! Tune in to this edition of the Get Thrifty Podcast with host Maggie Scivicque (@PodcastWithMaggie) to learn about how she's gotten on the news, her Midwest sourcing tips, her love of renovating homes while keeping their original character and special touches, Time Capsule homes, and why she's “not afraid of the weird.” Don't miss this one!   SHOW NOTES & TAKEAWAYS: Her love of vintage décor and mid-century era home goods. Time capsule homes…and a visit to a Time Capsule Pizza Hut! Renovating homes and keeping the original character and special touches. Tips for sourcing in Chicago, Chicago Land, and the Midwest. Her marketing efforts to promote thrifting. Why she's “not afraid of the weird.” Her fun content that she that hopes will “give people a break from daily life.” Thrifting road trips. Vintage Christmas ornaments.

Want to know why Autumn (@thriftmechic) started her online brand celebrating thrift and her secondhand lifestyle in secret? Tune in to this episode of the Get Thrifty Podcast with host Maggie Scivicque (@PodcastWithMaggie) to find out! This is a great show, all about celebrating slow fashion, sustainability, her “no cart” theory, and her love of treasure hunting!   SHOW NOTES & TAKEAWAYS: Why she began her social accounts in secret. The content that took her brand to the next level. Thrifting in Canada. Embracing the sustainable and slow fashion movement. Thrifting and vintage trends to watch. The thrill of the hunt! Inspiring the next generation. Her “no cart” theory. The joy of finding unique finds “in the wild”!

Learn all about guest Amy Zand's (@elmwoodandbaker) “Hot Takes” service and how she is currently restyling a Victorian home-turned-public-library …all with secondhand finds…on this episode of the Get Thrifty Podcast! She shares with host Maggie Scivicque (@PodcastWithMaggie) her tips on sourcing, insights into growing her business, and how she connects with local creatives and businesses. Tune in today!   SHOW NOTES & TAKEAWAYS: Her style inspiration. How she grew her business and her clientele. Styling for all occasions (and themes)! Her current Airbnb takeover. Connecting with local creatives and businesses. How her "Hot Takes" service was born. Her most recent project…restyling a Victorian home-turned-public-library. Tips for sourcing and styling. Items currently on her "Thrift List." Her approach to providing value-added content to her followers.

Ready for a laugh? Join host Maggie Scivicque (@PodcastWithMaggie) on the latest episode of the Get Thrifty Podcast with guest Kat Atwell (@thekatwell)! From rescuing thrifted art to sharing joy and comedy to the mental health benefits of thrifting, Kat's stories will have you in stitches! Don't miss it!   SHOW NOTES & TAKEAWAYS: Finding the heart and soul in treasured items. Looking for familiarity and comfort. Telling stories, laughing, and finding joy. Being an advocate for mental health. The mental health benefits of thrifting. Rescuing thrifted art. All about her booth, Amuse Booth, at Park Hill Treasures. Her love of standup comedy.

Bring on the fun! On this episode of the Get Thrifty Podcast, guest Abby of (@Thrift-me-Happy) and host Maggie Scivicque (@PodcastWithMaggie) talk all about the thrill of the hunt, DIYing your home, and even share advice about what items you should NEVER buy new again! Join the conversation!!   SHOW NOTES & TAKEAWAYS: How she has grown her brand and a community on Facebook. Things to never buy new again! Inspiring DIY ideas. Advice for first-time thrifters. Flipping advice. Thrifted trinkets. Collecting vintage glass. Books, pillows, baskets, textures, and other trends in home décor.

All about private picks, live sales, pricing, and maximizing your social media presence with guest Sarah of (@the_traveling_button) on this episode of the Get Thrifty Podcast. Join her and host Maggie Scivicque (@PodcastWithMaggie) and listen in to this fun and inspiring conversation!   SHOW NOTES & TAKEAWAYS: Tips for private picks and live “Shop with Me” sales. Her aesthetic of kitsch and “a little bit of everything.” Insights into ephemera. Tips on pricing and maximizing your social media presence. Sourcing advice. Kitschy collections.

Alieta Casey (@alietatreasurehunting) shares her tips for a 30-Day Clean-up Challenge, her love of “thrift store weird,” and treasure hunting on this episode of the Get Thrifty Podcast with host Maggie Scivicque (@PodcastWithMaggie). Tune in for some fun!   SHOW NOTES & TAKEAWAYS: Bringing special thrifted items back to life. The importance of bringing color, joy, and a sense of welcome to her home. How she thrifted vs. how she styled it. How she accidentally became a popular influencer. Her “Nativity of Many Colors.” The Southern thrifting, estate sales, and garage sale scene. How thrifting helps the community. Celebrating “thrift store weird!” The 30-Day Clean-up Challenge.

Art. Creativity. Personal style. Guest Melissa Meares (@melissaashleymeares) is all about DIYing, upcycling, and treasure hunting for home décor finds that make your home special! She's also upcycled a Mercedes Sprinter van! Join her and host Maggie Scivicque (@PodcastWithMaggie) on this edition of the Get Thrifty Podcast for inspiration and insights, tips and tricks!   SHOW NOTES & TAKEAWAYS: Yard sales, pawn shops, antique malls, estate sales, garage sales, thrift stores…Melissa does it all! Best places to thrift in Tennessee. A passion for versatile and seasonal home décor. DIYing and upcycling her house and her Mercedes Sprinter van with thrifted treasures. Her love of wallpaper and ceiling tiles. All the details about the library she created in her home and using books as décor. Her art wall. Not ignore the underrated sections of your local thrift store. Handling comments on her social pages.

Business insights, thrifting tricks and tips, and a reminder that you don't need a big budget to make a house a home, are the topics of this edition of the Get Thrifty Podcast with host Maggie Scivicque (@PodcastWithMaggie) and her guest Amy (@amelialawrence_design). Tune in and celebrate the thrill of the hunt!   SHOW NOTES & TAKEAWAYS: Normalizing secondhand. Learning to create something out of nothing. Celebrating a love of treasure hunting. How she furnished and decorated her Airbnb “barndominium” with all thrifted items. Thrifting in Tennessee and Washington, DC. Shifting the stigma around thrifting. Loving the history and stories in the items she finds thrifting. Thrifting while traveling in Europe. Why you don't need a big budget to make a house a home! Find her Airbnb in Telford, Tennessee.

Guest Sarah Sain (@sarahsain) is a treasure hunter, a lover of vintage and thrifted finds, and all about keeping it real! She joined host Maggie Scivicque (@PodcastWithMaggie) on the Get Thrifty Podcast to discuss interior design, home remodels, slow fashion, and finding your own personal style!   SHOW NOTES & TAKEAWAYS: Incorporating vintage and thrifted pieces into her home remodeling and interior design business. Sharing her personal style online. Loving her 3-3-3 thrifted fashion videos. How her grandmother inspired and taught her how to decorate for the seasons. Secrets to thrifting in South Carolina. How thrifting for fashion helped her find herself and her own personal style. Ideas for thrifted styling and gifts. Why you should “shop with your hands.” All about the High Point Furniture Market in North Carolina. Thrifted Christmas gifts.

Making a house a home…room by room…with power tools and thrifted treasures! Such a fun episode with guest Courtney of @heart.and.home.crew on this episode of the Get Thrifty Podcast. Join Courtney and host Maggie Scivicque (@PodcastWithMaggie) for tips, tricks, and inspiration! SHOW NOTES & TAKEAWAYS: •    As one of seven siblings, she grew up thrifting! •    DIYing her Century, Victorian-style home…room by room. •    Sourcing at small, local thrift stores. •    Her passion for giving back to the community. •    Creating her lifestyle brand and thrift hauls.  •    Taking thrifting finds and turning them into something completely new.

Everyone knows that finding the perfect pair of jeans is next to impossible. But when you have Melissa of @this.is.lovd helping you find the perfect, and flattering, fit just for YOU, it's easy peasy! Join her as she and host Maggie Scivicque take a “forever in blue jeans” tour of vintage denim, how she creates her the ultimate fitting experiences for her clients, and more!   SHOW NOTES & TAKEAWAYS: The world of vintage denim. Helping her clients discover denim that fits well, flatters, and captures their individuality. Different styles, different fit, and different body style: how she incorporates all aspects of a fitting. Her philosophy of “fit over trends.” The age-old question: to wash denim or not to wash. Redefining the thrift-shopping experience. Discerning online information about vintage denim. How she grew her business. Creating an experience for her customers. Her inventory of four full rooms of jeans of all kinds! Girls' trips and gift cards! Brands she loves.

Be inspired to create a wardrobe through shopping secondhand and upcycling on this episode of the Get Thrifty Podcast with guest Taylor of @mytaylord_closet and host Maggie Scivicque    SHOW NOTES & TAKEAWAYS: Tips on how to develop a sustainable wardrobe. Extending the life of clothing with mending and upcycling. How she grew her brand and social presence. Changing trends in retailing and thrifting. Finding support in the thrifting community. Mingling quality with sustainability. “Mend it Mondays.” Reselling insights. What to look for in an item you are going to upcycle.

From Grand Millennial to farmhouse to fine china, guest Lisbeth Lyons (@ThatPickinPixie) takes listeners on an international thrifting tour on this episode of the Get Thrifty Podcast with host Maggie Scivicque. Tune in for some great stories and inspiration!   SHOW NOTES & TAKEAWAYS: •    Memories of her first yard sale at the age of nine. •    An early adopter of Poshmark. •    How reselling and thrifting allowed her to create a satisfying work-life balance. •    Her choice to not focus on one kind of item or era with her inventory. •    Tips for shopping estate sales. •    How she sees the future of thrifting and reselling.

Here's your chance to learn about thrifting in New Zealand! Tune in to this episode of the Get Thrifty Podcast as host Maggie Scivicque talks with Marita of @arohanuihospiceshops all about normalizing secondhand, sustainability, and trends in thrifting!   SHOW NOTES & TAKEAWAYS: Charity Shops and opshops in New Zealand. The mission of the Arohanui Hospice Foundation. Trends in thrifting. Sustainability: Be part of the solution, not the pollution. The beautiful donations she receives at Arohanui Hospice Foundation. Trade Me and other reselling platforms in New Zealand. The international language of thrift!

Fashion is deeply tied to art, creativity, and self-expression for Shayzon (@shayzon). Join this passionate designer and “fashion mixologist” on this episode of the Get Thrifty Podcast with host Maggie Scivicque and be inspired!   SHOW NOTES & TAKEAWAYS: What it's like being a “fashion mixologist.” Her introduction to thrifting as a young girl new to the U.S. from her home country of Jamaica. Her “coat of many colors” that she created. The art of thrifting and fashion design. Her passion for creating content that is inspiring and creative. Runway fashion. How she taught herself how to sew and design clothes.

Twelve hours thrifting in Colorado! Yes, please! Great deals and amazing finds. Listen in to this encore episode of the Get Thrifty Podcast with William Conlin of @PickerRoad and hear all about the 4,000 miles he and his parents logged to film two upcoming episodes of Picker Road!   SHOW NOTES & TAKEAWAYS: All about Picker Road's recent road trip that covered over 4,000 miles! He and his family thrifted for 12 straight hours on their trip to Colorado (including 8 arc Thrift Stores)!! Everything they loved about shopping at arc Thrift Stores while in Denver! Their love of uranium lamps and Talavera pottery. From Japan to Las Vegas, international insider's tips from Picker Road. All about the “unideer.” Wild collections and wacky movie memorabilia.

Estate sales, vintage hunting, finding the perfect lamp, navigating the Quirky Groovy Vintage – Buy Sell Trade Group, and more with guest Amelia @meliacatt on this episode of the Get Thrifty Podcast with host Maggie Scivicque @PodcastWithMaggie. Fun and full of inspiration!   SHOW NOTES & TAKEAWAYS: Making connections with estate sale companies. Growing her reselling business that begins by helping clients clean out their houses. Hunting for retro relics and “attic finds.” Tips for shopping at vintage markets. Her collections of lamps, cat figurines, pool chip and dip sets! Her search for the perfect lamp! Selling success on the Quirky Groovy Vintage – Buy Sell Trade Group.

Lindsey (@restylebyrenn) is a mid-40s woman navigating the world of a changing body size and wants to make sure that woman of all ages and sizes know that the thrifting and vintage world has a place for them. Join her on this episode of the Get Thrifty Podcast as she shares with host Maggie Scivicque @PodcastWithMaggie her journey to growing her online reselling side-hustle. You don't want to miss it!   SHOW NOTES & TAKEAWAYS: Her Poshmark journey. Discovering TikTok during COVID and making it work for her brand. Promoting body confidence and body positivity and changing the stigma about finding plus-size fashion at thrift stores. Her new venture as a secondhand stylist, offering style bundles and personal shopping. How she curates her booth at Park Hill Treasures in Denver. Her thoughts on the future of vintage and slow fashion. Why we should normalize thrifting gifts.

Alberta Rose @albertarose believes in creating community and in creating a true connection with your clothing. She does this through thrifting, promoting sustainable and slow fashion, and her career as a content creator and personal stylish. Tune in to her inspiring conversation with host Maggie Scivicque @PodcastWithMaggie on this episode of the Get Thrifty Podcast.   SHOW NOTES & TAKEAWAYS: How her new career as a content creator and personal stylist has changed her life. Working to promote sustainable and slow fashion. Creating a connection to your clothing and a relationship to fashion. The power in knowing what you like and how you want to express yourself with your style. Exposing thrifting to a younger audience. The shift in consumer habits. How clothes say a lot about us. How she works with her clients and helps them express the visions they have for their wardrobes. Celebrating “pops of color!” in her own personal style. How our clothes put us in community. What gets her heart pumping when she goes to a thrift store.

How the funny, charming, and inspirational Marco of @eyespyantiques became an online thrifting celebrity due to some tuna and Jello on this episode of the Get Thrifty Podcast. Host Maggie Scivicque and Marco share laughs and tips on boosting your social engagement! Don't miss this amazing conversation!   SHOW NOTES & TAKEAWAYS: Tuna + Jello = online success! His style of “theatrical camp!” Finding beauty in the ugly and the unique. Celebrating the unconventional. Tips for sourcing from estate sales. Connecting to others through special treasures. Tips for boosting your social engagement.