

I Am Home podcast
Amy Myers, Becca Sudbeck, Hilary Woltemath, Tyler Wisecup
Home is what connects us all and nobody knows home like NFM. Hosted by three of our own team members, NFM's new podcast goes deeper than simply design trends and connects you to the people, projects and ideas that help you make your house a home.
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Apr 19, 2023 • 1h 1min
REPLAY || Insights from Tony Boldt, CEO and President of NFM
On today's episode of I AM HOME and in excitement for the upcoming Berkshire Hathaway Annual Shareholders Meeting, our hosts have a replay episode for you! This week, Tyler, Becca, and Hilary are joined by Amy Myers, NFM's Chief Marketing Officer, and they're keeping it a little closer to home with an interview with Tony Boldt! Tony started his career at NFM over 20 years ago in the Homemakers Warehouse and has worked his way up to his current position—President and CEO of NFM. Our hosts are sitting down with Tony to discuss leadership styles, what it takes to manage and create an amazing team and embracing new opportunities. Join us while we dive into a true NFM story and what it means to be a part of the NFM Family.

Apr 12, 2023 • 1h 5min
REPLAY || Stories from 2022's Berkshire Hathaway Annual Meeting
On today's episode of I AM HOME and in excitement for the Annual Berkshire Hathaway Shareholders meeting coming up, our hosts are taking a trip down memory lane with a replay episode! Our hosts, Tyler, Becca, and Hilary went to the 2022 Berkshire Hathaway Annual Shareholders Meeting and had the opportunity to pick the brains of some current and former employees of Berkshire companies. Stay tuned to hear some tricks of the trade, investment tips, memorable Berkshire moments, and so much more! Resources: Berkshire Hathaway Visual Guide Investopedia Berkshire Hathaway General Information

Apr 5, 2023 • 1h 5min
Our 100th Episode – Competing with the Parrot in our Store
On this episode of I AM HOME, our hosts, Becca, Tyler, and Hilary are joined by Renee Quevedo, an NFM Brand Strategist and frequent co-host on I AM HOME. They are also joined by Janet Lura, a NFM Senior Patio Buyer and the FIRST ever guest on the show! Today, our team is looking back on three years, 99 episodes, and many many guests. Join us to learn how it all started to where we are now, from funny moments during recording sessions to favorite guests and topics, our hosts are covering it all. Stick around to hear about some of our best memories, tricks of the trade, and Becca's big news. We're so excited you're here to help us celebrate 100 episodes! Resources: Janet Lura Danika Portz Danika Portz Tamara Day Dani Latimer Jaecee Hall Nora Gomez Dr. Kristen Saxena Marsha Williamson Celeste Butler Patty Talbert Pamela Conyers-Hinson Stacy Garcia

Mar 29, 2023 • 50min
On Leadership and Legacy with Nastasia Williams
On today's episode of I AM HOME, in celebration of Women's Month, our hosts Tyler, Hilary, and Becca are joined by Nastasia Williams. Nastasia is the first female store director at NFM after starting her career with NFM as a cashier in 2004. Today, she's sitting down with us to talk about the importance of giving back to the community that raised her, finding ways to say 'yes', and taking the time to enjoy passions in life. Join us for an in-depth conversation about leading with grace, celebrating the little moments, and achieving goals. While the NFM Women's Month Panel has already occurred, please visit nfm.com/womens-month for more information about the leading women in all our NFM Neighborhoods. Resources: NFM Women's Month Nastasia's LinkedIn

Mar 27, 2023 • 39min
On Painting and Making Murals with Patty Talbert
On today's episode of I AM HOME, in celebration of Women's Month our hosts, Tyler and Hilary, are sitting down with Patty Talbert. Patty is a painter and a muralist who has worked with MacArthur Award Winner Debra Harris and the late great Dawn Scott. Her work is inspired by techniques used in batiking (buh-tee-king), a method, originally used in Java, of producing colored designs on textiles by dyeing them, having first applied wax to the parts to be left blank. Her work has been shown in more than three dozen exhibits. Her works spans from bright colors and beautiful patterns to complex portraits and anonymous projects. Today, she is chatting about finding and creating a home in art, learning how to be okay with imperfection, and turning the unique into the universal. Resources: Patty's Facebook Patty's Instagram Art Site Profiles: Millwork Commons Facebook Pattie Talbert: Painter and Multimedia Artist Interviews: YouTube UNO The Gateway Omaha Magazine Articles/News: Creightonian WOWT WOWT KETV The Reader Designer Mentioned at the Beginning: Nuevintage Instagram Neuvintage Website

Mar 24, 2023 • 39min
On Storytelling and Quilting with Celeste Butler
On today's episode of I AM HOME, in celebration of Women's Month our hosts, Tyler, Hilary, and Becca, are sitting down with Celeste Butler. She is a self-taught fiber artist, quilter, poet, and much more. Her work, which focuses on telling stories of her community, has been featured in the Washington Post and dozens of local Omaha galleries. From intricate bead work to techniques that can't be replicated to working through creative blocks, join us while we dive into what it means to create, the responsibility that artists have to tell the stories others can't, and learning to find yourself in creativity. Resources: Celeste's Website Celeste's LinkedIn Celeste's Instagram Celeste's YouTube Art Site Profiles: Serving, Preserving, Nurturing, and Teaching Togetherness Lux Center Today's Omaha Women Interviews: Kios YouTube YouTube Articles/News: KETV Star News Online WOWT 3 News Now Saving Places Omaha Daily Record

Mar 22, 2023 • 41min
On Sculpture with Pamela Conyers-Hinson
On today's episode of I AM HOME, in celebration of Women's Month, our hosts, Tyler and Hilary, are sitting down with Pamela Conyers-Hinson. She is a lifelong artist and teacher who is currently the director of Joslyn's Kent Bellows Mentoring program. Her art has been displayed in galleries and museums all over the world. Today, she's diving into some of her favorite projects, what art means to her, leaving legacies, and how daydreaming and creating pieces in her soul stemmed into something much bigger. Join us for an in-depth conversation about the importance of art in the home, society, and culture. Resources: Pamela's Website Pamela's Instagram Pamela's LinkedIn Pamela's Facebook Art Site Profiles: Art Council of Nebraska KANEKO by Pamela Conyers-Hinson Celebrating the Female Form and the African American Culture Interviews: It's Liquid YouTube Vimeo Articles: Amplify Arts UNO The Gateway WOWT KETV

Mar 15, 2023 • 22min
Seven Founding Females of Interior Design
On today's episode of I AM HOME, our hosts are sitting down with Renee Quevedo to discuss some of the founding women of interior design. From Gothic inspired rooms to whimsical oddities to elegant chandeliers, these women opened the door to the future of interior design. These women broke the glass ceiling with elegance, style, and passion for their art—join us to celebrate Women's Month as we take a look at their successes, their legacies, and the trends of the past. Resources: Elsie de Wolfe The House in Good Taste Ruby Ross Wood The Delineator Rose Cumming Dorothy Draper Sister Parish
Mar 8, 2023 • 25min
The Wonderfully Bizarre World of Planet Comicon KC
On today's episode of I AM HOME, our hosts are sitting down with Josh Slaughter, an NFM marketing manager, to talk about getting involved in the community, creating experiences for customers, and Comicon. Costume contests, celebrity sightings, and amazing merch from hundreds of different vendors, Comicon has something for everyone. Join us while we dive into the fantasy realm to discuss what makes Comicon (and NFM) so special. Resources: Find out more at planetcomicon.com Get tickets here!

Mar 1, 2023 • 26min
Market Recap: Mushrooms & Candy-Colored Everything
On today's episode of I AM HOME, our hosts, Tyler, Becca, and Hilary are joined by Sara Frohardt, the Decorative Accessory Buyer at NFM, and Alysabeth Albano, a Visual Merchandising Manager with NFM. Join us while we learn about exploring and buying at the Atlanta Market, one of the largest markets in America. We're discussing the hottest new trends for seasonal décor, from dark and moody holiday collections to whimsical jewel tones, it's all coming soon to your local NFM.


