I Am Home podcast

Dani Latimer is an equestrian with Southern Methodist University (SMU). She was born and raised in a family of horse trainers and riders on a ranch in Oklahoma. Throughout her college career, Dani has claimed 10 Most Outstanding Players, which is an all-time record for the program. She has won multiple riding awards including the NCEA Reining Rider of the Year, NCEA Reining First Team All-American, and two Team USA qualifications for the Olympics. Dani is a senior majoring in sports management marketing. Jaecee Hall is a rower with the Iowa Hawkeyes. She has won races at Harvard and Ohio State among others and is an academic All-Big Ten. Jaecee is a junior majoring in psychology with a minor in international relations. She is also the Owner of the clothing brand Unbreakable Female Athlete. In this episode… The world of sports is filled with inspiring people, and these two athletes are no exception. For Dani Latimer and Jaecee Hall, sports have heavily influenced their lives and led them to some amazing experiences. Tune in to hear their best stories ranging from sports to childhood memories to home decor. Dani and Jaecee's love for sports has provided great opportunities for the duo. They are part of NFM's home team, created to offer amazing experiences for college athletes. They have won multiple awards and continue excelling in their classes and the sports sector. In this episode of the I Am Home podcast, co-hosts Tyler Wisecup, Becca Sudbeck, and Hilary Woltemath sit down to interview Dani Latimer and Jaecee Hall, members of NFM's home team. Dani and Jaecee talk about their sports background, their most memorable moments in sports, and how they decorate their homes.

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… What can you do to protect yourself from being scammed when buying a home? The NFM team is sharing their frightening home-buying stories to help you avoid the same mistakes. Before putting in an offer, there are some key steps to ensure that you buy a good home. Many homebuyers have been duped into buying homes from malicious sellers. These homes could have mold, water, or fire damage, or come with long-standing debts. So, before signing the dotted line, what strategies can you use to avoid such horror stories? In this episode of the I Am Home podcast, co-hosts Tyler Wisecup, Hilary Woltemath, and Becca Sudbeck sit down to discuss tips for avoiding home-buying horror stories. They share their experiences dealing with shady sellers, talk about the benefits of doing home inspections, and discuss tips for fixing a house after moving in.

Derek Paben is a Creative Manager at Nebraska Furniture Mart, where he has been working for the last three years. Before that, he was an Art Director at AccuQuilt and Associate Creative Director at Surdell and Partners. Derek also worked as a fashion photographer in Miami. In this episode… With the holiday season fast approaching, many families are looking for ideas to decorate their homes. The fall season is a great opportunity to grab inspiring ideas and make various spaces of the home stylish, cozy, and comfortable. NFM's fall catalog is a great starting point if you want to create the home of your dreams. It's packed with inspiring design ideas to make your space perfect for social gatherings and showcases new home products to usher in the festive mood. Derek Paben, a Creative Manager at Nebraska Furniture Mart, joins Tyler Wisecup, Becca Sudbeck, and Hilary Woltemath in this episode of the I Am Home podcast to give a sneak peek into NFM's fall catalog. They discuss the process of creating the catalog, some of the content shared in the catalog, and how the catalog's sets can inspire design ideas.

Renee Quevedo is a Brand Strategist at Nebraska Furniture Mart. 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… October is National Bat Awareness Month. Bats are an essential species to the environment, but when bats are in your home, you're probably just thinking of how to get them out. Bats carry diseases and it's important to protect your family. They are also an endangered species, and it's crucial that you remove them from your home carefully. So, what are the best ways to protect your home from being infested by bats? And if they are already living in your home, how can you get rid of them safely? Renee Quevedo, Brand Strategist at Nebraska Furniture Mart, joins Tyler Wisecup, Becca Sudbeck, and Hilary Woltemath in this episode of the I Am Home podcast to talk about bats in the home. They discuss Tyler's experience having a bat in his home, signs that a home is bat-infested, and tips for getting rid of them. Stay tuned.

Becca Campbell is a M.A.T. Certified Pediatric Sleep Consultant and the Founder and CEO of Little Z's Sleep. She is a sleep expert, parent, and podcaster who has helped tens of thousands of families navigate better sleep habits through her consulting business. Becca is also the Founder of The Sleep Sorority, a private business coaching membership program for sleep consultants. She is the Host of Little Z's Podcast and a mom of two kids who sleep 11 hours every night. In this episode… Putting a toddler to sleep can be a big challenge and cause stress for many parents. Various factors are at play in a good night's sleep, including balancing sleep with other activities, avoiding sleep deprivation, and creating boundaries with your child. As a certified sleep consultant, Becca Campbell advises parents to create a sleep routine to help children sleep better through the night. Bedtime routines act as cues and help a child transition to sleep quickly. She also advises against having sleep monitors and toys in a room because they can be a distraction to kids and cause you anxiety and stress. In this episode of the I Am Home podcast, co-hosts Tyler Wisecup, Hilary Woltemath, and Becca Sudbeck interview Becca Campbell, the Founder and CEO of Little Z's Sleep and The Sleep Sorority, to talk about helping children and families sleep through the night. Becca shares her strategies for creating a sleep routine, preventing "jack-in-the-box syndrome," and moving a toddler from a crib to a big bed.

Jackie Chavez is the Marketing Manager at Nebraska Furniture Mart. She is an experienced marketing, events, and promotions professional with a demonstrated history of working in the retail and events industry. She has been with NFM for seven years and used to work in the music industry in California. In this episode… How can you throw a memorable party? What can you do to make your guests feel welcome and comfortable? Throwing a great event or party requires great planning and organization — whether you're hiring an event planner or hosting it on your own. Some of the key factors to consider include the theme, food, music, lighting, and making your guests feel comfortable. You want to leave lasting impressions on them. But how do you do it? Jackie Chavez, the Marketing Manager at NFM, joins Tyler Wisecup, Hilary Woltemath, and Becca Sudbeck in this episode of the I Am Home podcast to share her secrets for throwing a great party. Jackie also talks about the most challenging events she has planned, the future of NFM events, and her tips for making a party extra special.

Renee Quevedo is a Brand Strategist at Nebraska Furniture Mart. 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… Taking care of home chores can be tedious. Cleaning floors, doing the dishes, grocery shopping, and cooking can be demanding and very time-consuming. So which products can you splurge on to save time and make work easier at home? Renee Quevedo, Brand Strategist at Nebraska Furniture Mart, joins Tyler Wisecup, Becca Sudbeck, and Hilary Woltemath in this episode of the I Am Home podcast to talk about time management on the home front. They discuss their least favorite chores, favorite home products, and trading chores with their partners.

Cedarian "CeeDee" Lamb is an American football wide receiver for the Dallas Cowboys. He was drafted by the team during the first round of the 2020 National Football League Draft. CeeDee played football at Oklahoma, where he shattered school records and averaged yards per catch touchdowns and receiving yards and has been on the All-American honorary team multiple years running. In this episode… You may already know Cedarian "CeeDee" Lamb as the Dallas Cowboys wide receiver, but behind all that fame was a boy who had to survive hurricanes, endure changing cities, and move houses. But it was during one of those moves that CeeDee took a liking for football. He dabbled in the sport, learned how to play it, and with his passion came the desire for continuous self-improvement in the sport he fell in love with. The man behind the rough and rugged sport is an amazing guy who knows what he values and prioritizes most in life. Since being drafted into the NFL, he has been gunning to break records for the Dallas Cowboys, and he has definitely established himself as one of the top young receivers in football. Tune in to this episode of the I Am Home podcast as Tyler Wisecup, Becca Sudbeck, and Hilary Woltemath interview Dallas Cowboys wide receiver, CeeDee Lamb about conquering adversities, living the dream, and making your home feel like yours. CeeDee also talks about the things he holds close to his heart, how his family influenced him, and his experience designing his house.

Allison Howard is the President of KC Current, Kansas City's professional women's soccer club. With more than 20 years of experience in the sport's industry, she spent 10 years with the Los Angeles Lakers as the Vice President of Corporate Partnerships. Allison is a graduate of Dayton College where she earned a BS in civil engineering. She is also a wife and mom to two boys. In this episode… What does it take to build a strong group culture? What can a leader do to make their team feel valued and heard? Allison Howard knows that cooperation takes time. She encourages an open-door policy at KC Current, which has helped build a great supportive team of players. For additional encouragement, Allison has helped build a state-of-the-art training center for her players. She has gone the extra mile to make her players feel comfortable and appreciated. In this episode of the I Am Home podcast, co-hosts Tyler Wisecup, Hilary Woltemath, and Becca Sudbeck interview Allison Howard, the President of KC Current, about her experience leading a professional women's sports team. Allison also talks about building a stadium and state-of-the-art training center, her sports background, and the future of Kansas City as a sports destination.

Georgia Carter is a Visual Merchandiser at NFM. She has been with the Omaha team for over 16 years and is best known for her work with florals and often helps with fellow NFM employees' weddings. Georgia majored in fashion and marketing at the University of Georgia and worked at JCPenney and Offutt Air Force Base as a Visual Merchandiser before joining NFM. In this episode… Finding inspiration for designing a home can come from anywhere. It could be from your family, events, magazines, the environment, or NFM's creative spotlights. Georgia Carter, a visual merchandiser, knows that you don't need a lot of money to style your space. You can buy affordable products to spruce up your home based on your budget. At NFM, there are different products to suit the needs and styles of everyone. Georgia Carter, a Visual Merchandiser at NFM, joins Tyler Wisecup, Hilary Woltemath, and Becca Sudbeck in this episode of the I Am Home podcast to share her strategies for designing creative spotlight projects. She talks about her inspiration, tips on shopping for the bathroom and bedroom, and her favorite creative spotlight.