

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 15, 2020 • 19min
Personal Style and Home Decor Updates with Amber Bradshaw, Visual Display Manager, NFM Dallas-Fort Worth
Amber Bradshaw is the Visual Display Manager at Nebraska Furniture Mart's (NFM) Dallas-Fort Worth location. NFM is in the business of improving people's lifestyles by offering big selection, big savings, and big ideas and inspiring customers to create the home of their dreams without breaking the bank. In this episode... Is your style natural, mid-century modern or something else? How do you update your home decor to suit your style? For today's guest, Amber Bradshaw it's about keeping things mid-century and modern. She shares the story of how she designed her master bedroom and what inspired her choices. In this episode of I Am Home podcast, Tyler, Becca, and Hilary talk to another NFM family member, Amber Bradshaw, about her personal style, how her interests influence her at work, and what inspires her the most creatively as a Visual Display Manager. Stay tuned.

Apr 15, 2020 • 1h 15min
How COVID-19 is Changing Work and Family Life with Becca Sudbeck, Tyler Wisecup, Hilary Woltemath of NFM
Becca Sudbeck is the brand strategist of Nebraska Furniture Mart. She has been part of the NFM family since 2001. Tyler Wisecup is the brand specialist of Nebraska Furniture Mart and has been a part of the NFM Family since 2007. Hilary Woltemath is the Visual Display General Manager of Nebraska Furniture Mart and she has been a part of the NFM family since 2013. Becca, Tyler, and Hilary are the hosts of I Am Home, a podcast brought to you by the Nebraska Furniture Mart, a company that has been in the business of improving people's lifestyles for over 80 years by offering big selection, big savings, and big ideas. In this episode… How much has life changed for you since the COVID-19 pandemic started? Having to work from home and readjusting family life to the current norm so abruptly can be challenging but it does come with its own perks. And for I Am Home hosts Becca, Tyler, and Hilary finding that balance to keep some semblance of normalcy as they readjust family life and work is an experience that's definitely going to be one for the books. In this episode of I Am Home, Becca Sudbeck, Tyler Wisecup, and Hilary Woltemath talk about how the COVID-19 pandemic has changed work and family life for them. They talk about the challenges of working from home, the realizations that come with homeschooling kids, how their neighborhoods are adjusting to the new norm, and the best and worst part of having more time at home. Stay tuned.

Apr 8, 2020 • 21min
Keeping Up With Interior Design Trends with Jerome Bergmeier
Jerome Bergmeier is an Interior Designer at Nebraska Furniture Mart (NFM). He has his thumb on the pulse of what's happening in the design world today. Jerome has been an interior designer for the past 23 years in interior design and he became part of the NFM family in 2019. In this episode… What is your design personality? Are you more inclined to go for matching furniture in your home or do you get excited about ming and matching different pieces that resonate with your personality? Interior design is fun, but it's no walk in the park but if it's something you're truly interested in, keeping up with the trends is a definite must. Jerome Bergmeier is an Interior Designer for Nebraska Furniture Mart's Design Gallery in Omaha and according to him having the eye that creates a visual picture of how things can go together is very important when designing your own home. In this episode of I Am Home podcast, tune in as Tyler Wisecup, Becca Sudbeck, and Hilary Woltemath talks to Jerome Bergmeier about why he loves that mix-and-match trend in interior design, how to work different pieces into your home, and the importance of keeping up with design trends. Stay tuned.

Apr 3, 2020 • 37min
Growing Friendships and Designing Homes with Rodney Rahl and Janet Lura of Nebraska Furniture Mart
Rodney Rahl is the Marketing Tech Strategist of Nebraska Furniture Mart. He used to be the company's General Manager and he is extremely skilled in operations management, sales, conference speaking, management, and sales presentations. Janet Lura is the Patio Outdoor Buyer of Nebraska Furniture Mart. She has awesome insight on current trends and great decoration advice especially when it comes to outdoor spaces. Rodney and Janet have been working with Nebraska Furniture Mart for the past 28 and 27 years respectively. They are close friends who are passionate about their commitment and work with the company. In this episode… Nebraska Furniture Mart has been in the business of providing people with a wide selection of home decor for over 70 years and over the course of time, it has seen its fair share of friendships blossoming amongst the people who have become a part of their family. On this episode of I Am Home, hosts Tyler Wisecup and Hilary Woltemath talk to long-time employees Rodney Rahl and Janet Lura about what it's like to grow with Nebraska Furniture Mart. Tune in as they discuss what it's like to work with the founders of the company, the friendship they've developed within the company, their insights on home design and how to work on a budget and find out why it's important to take your personality into consideration when designing your home.

Apr 3, 2020 • 37min
Making a House into a Home with The Lindsey and James McCarter of Nebraska Furniture Mart
Lindsey McCarter is a Store Merchandising Manager at the Nebraska Furniture Mart (NFM). She played a critical role in the grand opening of NFM in Texas by helping create and execute the floor plan back in 2015. Prior to that, she enhanced online reputations for over 500 small businesses while at a payment processing company for 5 years. Her husband, James McCarter, is a Customer Service Manager at NFM and has been with the retail giant for over 15 years. In this episode… Everyone designs their home to make it a place of ultimate comfort and relaxation. Long time team members of the Nebraska Furniture Mart, James and Lindsey McCarter, know exactly how they want their home to feel like and the designs they want to see in it to reflect the life that they are building together. And they are able to interchangeably use the skills they gained at work and the passion they have for their home to create a marked impact on the Nebraska Furniture Mart. Join Tyler Wisecup and Becca Sudbeck in this episode of I AM Home as they talk to Lindsey and James McCarter about what it's like to work in the same company as your partner, how they design their home to make it comfortable and welcoming to guests, and how to prevent people from overstaying their welcome. Tune in as they give design tips and life insights straight from the Nebraska Furniture Mart HQ.

Apr 3, 2020 • 44min
Creating a Home and Being Part of Your Community with Dave and Robyn Welch of Nebraska Furniture Mart
Dave and Robyn Welch are members of the Nebraska Furniture Mart family and they have both played crucial roles in the company's long history of doing business to helping people create their dream homes by offering big selections, big ideas, and inspiration without breaking the bank. Dave works as Nebraska Furniture Mart's Process Improvement Supervisor while his wife, Robyn, is the company's Software Development Supervisor. In this episode… It's a major decision to sell your home, relocate, and move into a new neighborhood. It's exciting and exhilarating, and there's always the pressure to get things back on track and get acquainted with the people who will now be part of their community. Robyn and Dave Welch know what this is like after they decided to sell their home and move to Dallas, and they say that there's really no other way around it -- you just have to get it done. Join hosts Tyler Wisecup, Becca Sudbeck, and Hilary Woltemath as they talk to their co-workers Robyn and Dave Welch about their life together that started inside Nebraska Furniture Mart. Tune in as they discuss how their relationship started, how they get to an agreement when designing their home, why their kids would love to be part of the NFM family in the future, and how to break the ice and connect genuinely with your neighbors.

Mar 11, 2020 • 28min
The Evolution of Patio Designs with Janet Lura
Janet Lura is an outdoor patio buyer. She has awesome insight on current trends and great decoration advice especially when it comes to outdoor spaces. In this episode… Designing your home is an incredibly fun thing to do. And for Janet Lura, Nebraska Furniture Mart's patio and clearance sale buyer, being able to translate your personality into your home is an awesome thing to accomplish. Tune in to this episode of I Am Home as hosts Tyler, Becca, and Hilary talk to Janet about what it was like working with Mrs. B and her son Louie, her personal style and how it influences her in the decisions she makes for Nebraska Furniture Mart, and why doing a mix-and-match of different furniture pieces can work a miracle in your home design. Stay tuned.


