I Am Home podcast

Hilary Woltemath is the Visual Display General Manager at Nebraska Furniture Mart. She joined NFM as a Visual Merchandiser before moving up the ranks to her current position. She holds a bachelor's degree in business administration and marketing from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln with a minor in textiles, clothing, and design. Tyler Wisecup is a Brand Manager at Nebraska Furniture Mart. He has more than 10 years of experience in planning, managing, and coordinating public relations, internal marketing, copywriting, communications, and executive account activities. He holds a bachelor's degree in journalism with a focus in public relations and advertising from the University of Nebraska, Omaha. Becca Sudbeck is the Brand and Creative General Manager at Nebraska Furniture Mart. She has been part of the NFM family since 2001 and has a long history rooted in the home furnishings industry. She holds a bachelor's degree in business administration from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. In this episode… When shopping for new furniture, the ability to envision certain pieces within your home can act as a great guide for you. It can inspire and help you choose items that fit your needs and the style you want for your house. Nebraska Furniture Mart's (NFM) creative spotlight team are experts in creating visual floor displays. They style the store's floor with inspirational room settings that help customers navigate their shopping experience and help them envision what their homes would look like. In this episode of the I Am Home podcast, Tyler Wisecup and Becca Sudbeck interview their co-host Hilary Woltemath about NFM's featured floor displays. Hilary explains how she determines what items to include in the displays, talks about challenges they face, and shares their plans for 2022. Stay tuned.

Renee Quevedo is a Brand Strategist at Nebraska Furniture Mart. She is also a new homeowner. Before Joining NFM, Renee was a Creative Brand Manager at Four Sisters Boutique and an Associate Creative at Archrival. She holds a bachelor's degree in public relations, advertising, and applied communication from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Tyler Wisecup is a Brand Manager at Nebraska Furniture Mart. He has more than 10 years of experience in planning, managing, and coordinating public relations, internal marketing, copywriting, communications, and executive account activities. He holds a bachelor's degree in journalism with a focus in public relations and advertising from the University of Nebraska, Omaha. Hilary Woltemath is the Visual Display General Manager at Nebraska Furniture Mart. She joined NFM as a Visual Merchandiser before moving up the ranks to her current position. She holds a bachelor's degree in business administration and marketing from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln with a minor in textiles, clothing, and design. Becca Sudbeck is the Brand and Creative General Manager at Nebraska Furniture Mart. She has been part of the NFM family since 2001 and has a long history rooted in the home furnishings industry. She holds a bachelor's degree in business administration from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. In this episode… If you are a new homeowner, what can you do to convert your empty house into a fully-fledged home? Is it buying new items and furniture? Is cleaning the secret? Or is it the character you bring into the house? Like other new homeowners, Renee Quevedo needs tips to help her create the home of her dreams. This being her first home, she joins her colleagues from Nebraska Furniture Mart to discuss some strategies she can use in this new stage of life. In this episode of the I Am Home podcast, Co-hosts Tyler Wisecup, Hilary Woltemath, and Becca Sudbeck are joined by Renee Quevedo, a Brand Strategist at Nebraska Furniture Mart, to share their tips for organizing a new home. They also share their decluttering tips, talk about cleaning, and discuss some strategies for taking care of a yard. Stay tuned.

Tyler Wisecup is a Brand Manager at Nebraska Furniture Mart. He has more than 10 years of experience in planning, managing, and coordinating public relations, internal marketing, copywriting, communications, and executive account activities. He holds a bachelor's degree in journalism with a focus in public relations and advertising from the University of Nebraska, Omaha. Hilary Woltemath is the Visual Display General Manager at Nebraska Furniture Mart. She joined NFM as a Visual Merchandiser before moving up the ranks to her current position. She holds a bachelor's degree in business administration and marketing from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln with a minor in textiles, clothing, and design. Becca Sudbeck is the Brand and Creative General Manager at Nebraska Furniture Mart. She has been part of the NFM family since 2001 and has a long history rooted in the home furnishings industry. She holds a bachelor's degree in business administration from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. In this episode… Do you have any New Year's resolutions for your home? Are you planning to make changes in your home's style, furniture, or decor? Or are you planning to carry out any repairs? One of the best ways to start the new year is by ensuring that your home is clean and organized. Creating routines and habits around cleaning and encouraging every family member to help with cleaning can make a big difference. It sets you up for success the whole year. In this episode of the I Am Home podcast, Co-hosts Tyler Wisecup, Becca Sudbeck, and Hilary Woltemath sit down to discuss their New Year's resolutions for the home. They talk about the value of designing and visualizing a home project before starting, share some energy-saving tips, and talk about deep cleaning strategies that work. Stay tuned.

Trisha Yearwood is a singer, actress, author, and television personality. In addition to chart-topping, multi-platinum success, she has received numerous GRAMMYs, CMAs, and ACM Awards. Most recently, 2019's Every Girl earned widespread critical acclaim and marked her eighth top-five debut on the Billboard Top Country Albums Chart. Trisha's cookbooks have been on The New York Times best-seller list — Georgia Cooking in an Oklahoma Kitchen (2008), Home Cooking with Trisha Yearwood (2010), and Trisha's Table (2015). Her newest cookbook is Trisha's Kitchen: Easy Comfort Food for Friends and Family. It collects 125 comfort food recipes peppered with unforgettable family stories and photos. In this episode… Growing up, Trisha Yearwood's childhood home was designed with casual furniture. Her parents did not buy new furniture often but made sure to invest in items that were dependable, sturdy, and appealing. Trisha designed her own home the same way. When designing the collections for her furniture line, Trisha's focus is comfort. The collection is a marriage of eye-catching designs coupled with timeless charm. Form meets function. Warm, southern style meets tasteful authenticity. In this episode of the I Am Home podcast, Tyler Wisecup, Hilary Woltemath, and Becca Sudbeck interview Trisha Yearwood, a singer, actress, and author, about her life as a professional musician and how she creates unique furniture. Trisha also explains how she creates her recipes, talks about her childhood home, and shares tips for making house guests feel comfortable. Stay tuned.

Mecole Hardman Jr. is an American football wide receiver and return specialist for the Kansas City Chiefs of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the University of Georgia, where he caught literally all of the balls as a receiver and returner. He was key in helping the team win the 2017 SEC title and a trip to the national championship. While playing with the Kansas City Chiefs, Mecole became a Super Bowl champion in his rookie year. He was selected as the first of two second-round picks by the Chiefs in the 2019 NFL Draft. His nickname is 'The Jet.' In this episode… Growing up, it had always been Mecole Hardman Jr.'s dream to buy his family a house. Being a professional football player gave him the opportunity to do that — and allowed him to give back to his family for everything they had done for him. In addition, Mecole has been experiencing great joy renovating his home in Kansas City. From working with an interior designer to finding the items he loves, seeing everything come to light has been very fulfilling. He enjoyed starting with a blank canvas and creating a homely feeling that makes it a great place to chill out after a tough day on the football field. In this episode of the I Am Home podcast, Mecole Hardman Jr., a Kansas City Chiefs football player, joins Tyler Wisecup, Hilary Woltemath, and Becca Sudbeck to talk about his football career, his home, and his family. Mecole also shares his experience winning the Super Bowl and his love for gaming and charity work. Stay tuned.

Graham Zusi is a Sporting Kansas City soccer star. He played college soccer for the Maryland Terrapins where he helped the team win championships in 2005 and 2008. In 2009, he started his professional career with Sporting KC. Graham is a seven-time Major League Soccer all-star and a multi-year international soccer star playing on the world stage with the US national team. He is also a champion of Children's Mercy Hospital and The Victory Project. He won ABC News' "Hunkiest World Cup Player" in 2014. In this episode… Home is what you make it, and if you are the type of person who travels often, you will find yourself staying in unfamiliar places with different atmospheres. So what can you do to feel at home wherever you are? For professional soccer player Graham Zusi, his traveling secret is to bring along a comfortable pillow and recovery equipment. As someone who stays in hotel rooms frequently, Graham ensures to pack minimal luggage — and bring whatever will help his well-being. Graham also enjoys living a simple life and knows that a happy home is not about how big it is. After buying and moving to his latest house, he purged half of his belongings, which has helped him live an enjoyable, minimalist life. In this episode of the I Am Home podcast, Graham Zusi, a Sporting KC soccer player, joins Tyler Wisecup, Hilary Woltemath, and Becca Sudbeck to talk about his professional soccer career and his home. Graham also shares details about his childhood, his training tactics, his travel experiences, and his humanitarian work. Stay tuned.

Tony Boldt is the President and CEO of Nebraska Furniture Mart. He started his career in 2002, almost 20 years ago, at the distribution center in Homemakers Furniture, which is a wholly-owned subsidiary of NFM in Des Moines. He moved from warehouse management to general management in the Des Moines store and later became Store Director. He then moved to Omaha and was the Appliance and Electronics General Sales Manager for two years before moving to Kansas City to become the NFM Kansas City Store Director. In June 2017, Tony was promoted to President and COO and moved back to Omaha. In April 2021, he was promoted to CEO. Tony is married, has two daughters in college, and lives in West Omaha. He is a big sports fan, but particularly an Iowa fan. In this episode… What does it take to be a great leader? What are the top qualities that help leaders build and manage great teams capable of driving change in their organizations? Tony Boldt, the President and CEO of Nebraska Furniture Mart, believes in the power of authentic leadership. His desire to provide his team with better work environments and better standards of living has helped in creating a good company culture for NFM. Tony is also a positive-minded leader who surrounds himself with positive people, and therefore hires inspirative individuals who are capable of solving different types of problems. In this episode of the I Am Home podcast, hosts Tyler Wisecup, Becca Sudbeck, and Hilary Woltemath are joined by Amy Myers to interview Tony Boldt, the President and CEO of Nebraska Furniture Mart, about leadership and embracing new opportunities. They discuss the qualities of a great leader, the most impactful moments in Tony's career, and Tony's advice on authentic leadership and being a disruptive leader.

Justin and Sarah Oberndorfer are the Co-founders and foster parents at Joy Meadows, a foster care community of homes built to house children in single-family homes in the state of Kansas. They have had numerous foster children in their home along with their five children. Sarah is an attorney while Justin is a high school teacher, pastor, and Executive Director of Joy Meadows. They founded Joy Meadows in Leavenworth County, Kansas, which currently lies on a 53-acre estate. They have animals, an orchard, a garden, a community center, and plans to build up to 11 single-family homes. In this episode… With a desire to build a community of multiple foster homes in Leavenworth County, Kansas, Justin and Sarah Oberndorfer raised enough money to purchase a 23-acre piece of property. Their dream was to provide foster care to as many kids as possible in that region. However, what they did not anticipate is opposition from the town. The residents at the time did not understand what the couple was up to and due to misconceptions, fought against them. Through perseverance and an unexpected article being published about the opposition, the couple received tremendous support from foster communities in other states. They went to court and had a lot of people testifying and advocating for their foster home, and in the end, they were allowed to proceed with their plans. Later, they also ended up getting a donation for a road leading to the home and an additional 30 acres to build Joy Meadows, which is now a thriving community of foster homes. In this episode of the I Am Home podcast, hosts Tyler Wisecup, Becca Sudbeck, and Hilary Woltemath sit down with Justin and Sarah Oberndorfer, the Co-founders of Joy Meadows, to talk about providing a home for foster kids and building a supportive community. They also discuss the obstacles they faced starting Joy Meadows, raising funds, being foster advocates, and how Nebraska Furniture Mart has been supporting them.

Marsha Williamson is the CEO of Dallas 24 Hour Club, which provides safe, sober transitional living for homeless men and women seeking a brand new life away from drugs and alcohol. Marsha is a seasoned nonprofit professional and has been working with the Dallas 24 Hour Club since 2013. The club runs events and programs to encourage residents to live rich, fulfilling lives of recovery in every way possible. In this episode… Many people who are homeless face stigma from the public because they are thought to be dangerous, uneducated, unworthy, or without hope for the future. This is far from the truth — and unless a person spends some time with them, they may never understand the challenges these people face. They, like everyone else, desire to live normal, happy, and fulfilling lives. Marsha Williamson and her team at the Dallas 24 Hour Club have been playing an active role in helping the homeless get a roof over their heads and live better lives. Their goal is not to provide handouts but to help them get sober and independent. The Dallas 24 Hour Club helps people get treatment for their addictions and mental health issues and walks with them through the recovery process. They also teach them how to be self-sufficient and become contributing members of society. In this episode of the I Am Home podcast, hosts Tyler Wisecup, Becca Sudbeck, and Hilary Woltemath sit down with Marsha Williamson, the CEO of Dallas 24 Hour Club, to talk about the organization's mission of providing the homeless with a place to call home. They also talk about building a supportive community for the homeless, overcoming addiction, and building a network of mission-minded people. Connect with Dallas 24 Hour Club. Buy their Cookbook.

Chad Ward is a seven-time barbecue grand champion, entrepreneur, and brand ambassador with nationwide TV appearances on the Food Network, NBC, the Travel Channel, and many more. He is also a Pitmaster and Owner of the Whiskey Bent BBQ competition team. He and his team have competed in over 105 contests across 22 states and taken home more than 200 Top 10 overall and category finishes. Chad currently serves as the Director of Marketing - BBQ for Traeger Grills. In this episode… In a world where technology has brought us closer — and yet so far apart — getting the family together in the backyard cooking barbecue is a big blessing. If you ever get a chance to pull it off, you don't want to ruin it with bad barbecue. The great news is that you don't have to worry about cooking the best barbecue. You only have to get the tenderness and flavor profile right, says Chad Ward, a grilling expert leading the charge to help families reconnect through barbecue. Chad shares the journey of his exciting career in barbecue — and some intricacies for a good barbecue. In this episode of the I Am Home podcast, hosts Tyler Wisecup, Becca Sudbeck, and Hilary Woltemath sit down with Chad Ward, seven-time barbecue grand champion and Director of Marketing - BBQ at Traeger Grills. They discuss Chad's path in his barbecue career, the smooth and rough patches along the way, how to make good barbecue, and Chad's home remodeling experience.