I Am Home podcast

Susan Walvius and Michelle Marciniak are the Co-founders and Co-CEOs of SHEEX, the world's first performance fabric bedding company with globally patented technology. Susan was the Head Coach of the women's basketball team at the University of South Carolina and was a division one coach for 21 years. She was also the youngest head coach in the nation at one point and a state coach of the year. Michelle won a national championship with the University of Tennessee where she was the MVP. She was an All-American professional player for the ABL and WNBA before finding coaching and recruiting success at South Carolina with Susan. Michelle is also the Co-founder of Pedal for Alzheimer's, has served on the Board of the Pat Summitt Foundation, and is a member of the 2014 Class of Henry Crown Fellows at The Aspen Institute. In this episode… Building a great company is not just about having great products. Every business needs a good and efficient team, customers, and capital to fund the business. Employees are key to providing great services to customers. Therefore, no entrepreneur can build a successful company on their own. Having left the sports world to go into entrepreneurship, Susan Walvius and Michelle Marciniak did not know much about running a business. However, they knew from their many years of experience in sports coaching that the secret to success in the field lies in the team. They used that knowledge to find and hire the right team, and this helped them grow their bedding and sleepwear company, SHEEX. In this episode of the I Am Home podcast, co-hosts Tyler Wisecup, Becca Sudbeck, and Hilary Woltemath are joined by Susan Walvius and Michelle Marciniak, the Co-founders and Co-CEOs of SHEEX. They talk about the business partners' entrepreneurial journey, strategies for hiring employees, and how they empower young professionals to transition to other careers and start businesses. Stay tuned. Cool News: NFM is celebrating International Women's Day all month long with events in-store, social media blasts, and more. Visit nfm.com/womens-month/ for complete details!

Nora Gomez is the Chief Merchandising Officer at Nebraska Furniture Mart. She is a creative and strategic retail executive with a proven track record of success in vertically integrated fashion specialty retail organizations and national brands. Nora has a lot of experience in retail, buying, merchandising, product development, sourcing, and executive-level leadership with major brands. She was previously the Vice President for Brylane Home and the Vice President of Merchandising for Tuesday Morning and Pier 1 Imports. In this episode… Do you know the latest design and color trends for the home? How do you translate those trends into your own space? Trends offer homeowners great ideas and guidelines for designing and styling their homes. You can use trends to decide which type of home furnishings to purchase and which ones to change, and looking at trends can help you make confident decisions regarding your home. In this episode of the I Am Home podcast, Tyler Wisecup, Becca Sudbeck, and Hilary Woltemath are joined by Nora Gomez, the Chief Merchandising Officer at Nebraska Furniture Mart, to discuss home design trends for 2022. They also talk about how Nora validates a home trend, her sources of new trends, and her thoughts on the Pantone color of the year. Stay tuned. Cool News: NFM is celebrating International Women's Day all month long with events in-store, social media blasts, and more. Visit nfm.com/womens-month/ for complete details!

Enjoy this replay of our interview with Stacy Garcia, part of our celebration for International Women's Day. We're celebrating all month long with events in-store, social media blasts, and more. Visit nfm.com/womens-month/ for complete details! Stacy Garcia is a creative entrepreneur and founder of multiple businesses, including LebaTex Incorporated, a textile supplier, and Stacy Garcia Incorporated, a licensing firm and design house. Stacy's brands include Stacy Garcia Commercial, Stacy Garcia | New York, Stacy Garcia Home, and Stay by Stacy Garcia. She is internationally renowned and has partnered with the world's leading manufacturers to create all sorts of products for the home. Stacy has been featured in Lux, Architectural Digest, and more, and she has been honored by The American Society of Interior Designers for Design Excellence. In this episode… Are you always looking to tweak or change things around your home but find it hard to keep up with the color and design trends? Stacy Garcia says that before you purchase items for your home redecoration project, it would be a good idea to define your style and envision yourself using that space. Why? Because your home shouldn't be a showroom, it should be a reflection of your personality and your personal taste. The question now is, how do you do that? Find out more about how to keep up with colors and design trends in this episode of the I Am Home podcast. Hosts Tyler Wisecup, Becca Sudbeck, and Hilary Woltemath interview Stacy Garcia of LebaTex about making your home a reflection of your personality, how to keep up with current and emerging design trends, and how the best designs can actually tell a story. Stay tuned.

Carly Flaws is the Digital Marketing Leader at Homemakers Furniture, and Suzy Emmack is the company's Director of Marketing and Advertising. Homemakers Furniture was founded by Carl and Ina Merschman in 1974 and acquired by Nebraska Furniture Mart, a Berkshire Hathaway Company, in 2000. It continues to be operated and managed by members of the Merschman family. In this episode… Having been in leadership positions for many years, Carly Flaws and Suzy Emmack have learned about strategies women can use to develop their leadership skills. So what does it take to succeed? To become a great leader, you have to learn from the experiences of other leaders, coaches, and teachers who can help you figure out which steps to take and which ones to avoid. You should avoid leading by intimidation, ensure that you hire smart employees, and be an influential example to your team. It's not just about being good at your job — it's about growing on a personal level, empowering your team, and cultivating the next generation of leaders. In this episode of the I Am Home podcast, Tyler Wisecup interviews Carly Flaws and Suzy Emmack from Homemakers Furniture about women in leadership roles. They share their advice on growing as leaders, talk about the value of developing people skills and having mentors, and share their tips for dealing with imposter syndrome. Stay tuned.

Olivia Harlan-Dekker is an American sportscaster and the youngest reporter in ESPN history. She currently works as a sideline reporter for ESPN College Football, the NFL on Westwood One Sports, and Big Ten Network basketball. Olivia is the co-host of BetMGM's top sports podcast, Unleashed. Olivia is also a Member of the Board of Directors for the Children's Cancer Family Foundation of Northeast Wisconsin. In this episode… Are you struggling to establish a calming home base in the midst of your busy life and career? Do you want to create a bright, beautiful space that is authentic and personal? Olivia Harlan-Dekker is the youngest sports broadcaster in ESPN history. At the beginning of her career, Olivia was constantly on the road — which left little time to choose, decorate, and live in a house of her own. However, Olivia has now created a restful refuge of a home that is the envy of Instagram influencers, stay-at-home moms, and everyone in-between. So, what changed for Olivia, and how can you use her one-of-a-kind strategies to make your house into a home today? In this episode of the I Am Home podcast, hosts Tyler Wisecup, Becca Sudbeck, and Hilary Woltemath sit down with Olivia Harlan-Dekker, a sideline reporter for ESPN College Football, the NFL on Westwood One Sports, and Big Ten Network basketball. They talk about Olivia's incredible career, her unique childhood, and her impeccable talent for interior design. 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. 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. In this episode… Nebraska Furniture Mart (NFM) was founded in 1937 by Mrs. Rose Blumkin, also known as Mrs. B. She had a great passion for her business and spent a lot of time on the floor of the furniture store interacting with customers and her employees. Over the years, NFM has grown to open more locations and bring more products to its stores. It was later acquired and added to the Berkshire Hathaway group of companies. Mrs. B worked at NFM until the age of 103. In this episode of the I Am Home podcast, Tyler Wisecup, Becca Sudbeck, Hilary Woltemath, and Renee Quevedo sit down to share stories from NFM employees about NFM's founder, Mrs. Rose Blumkin. They talk about her background, how she took care of the people in her furniture store, and what NFM employees remember about her. Stay tuned. Cool News: NFM is celebrating International Women's Day all month long with events in-store, social media blasts, and more. Visit nfm.com/womens-month/ for complete details!

Enjoy this replay of our interview with Kathy Ireland, part of our celebration for International Women's Day. We're celebrating all month long with events in-store, social media blasts, and more. Visit nfm.com/womens-month/ for complete details! Kathy Ireland is a former supermodel who has graced the pages of Sports Illustrated for 13 consecutive issues, including the 1989 all-time best-selling issue of the magazine ever. And today, Kathy can be found on the cover of Forbes because she has always been an entrepreneur, even when she was modeling. In 1993, Kathy started Kathy Ireland Worldwide, a multi-billion dollar lifestyle brand that is huge in fashion, home decor, and so much more. She is also a mom, humanitarian, advocate, and author. In this episode… Kathy Ireland needs no introduction. She's a former supermodel, a successful entrepreneur, and a humanitarian who sees beauty and value in everything around her. And when she was asked about what makes a home comfortable, she instead shares an inspiring message about what comfort truly means. Kathy recognizes that comfort is at the top of everyone's list but personally, she shares that she has found that her own comfort is irrelevant when it compares to the unmet needs around the world. Her multi-billion dollar brand is focused on finding solutions for families, particularly for busy moms, and she wants her work and everything she does to be reflective of the things that she holds dear and her passion to make this world a little better in her own way. Enjoy this week's episode of the I Am Home Podcast with the NFM trio, Tyler Wisecup, Becca Sudbeck, Hilary Woltemath, as they talk to Kathy Ireland about her life, her business, and her personal style. Kathy reveals what the home she grew up in was like, where she got her entrepreneurial spirit, the things that make a house feel like home, how her style has evolved over the years, and the inspiring stories that she has had the opportunity to witness over the years. Stay tuned. Cool News: NFM is celebrating International Women's Day all month long with events in-store, social media blasts, and more. Visit nfm.com/womens-month/ for complete details!

Julia Marcum is a home designer and Founder of the blog Chris Loves Julia. She and her husband are a DIY design couple who offer their readers content on a mix of large-scale renovations, quick DIY projects, budget-friendly revamps, suggestions for items to splurge on, and recipes from their kitchen. In this episode… As a homeowner, how can you decide which design pieces or trends to invest in? If you are a DIY enthusiast, how do you choose which project to work on? Julia Marcum, a home designer, advises homeowners on what home design piece to buy based on how they plan to use it. She also considers the item's dimensions, durability, and aesthetic appeal. In this episode of the I Am Home podcast, Tyler Wisecup, Hilary Woltemath, and Becca Sudbeck share a livestream interview Hilary had with Julia Marcum, the Founder of Chris Loves Julia. Julia shares her home design tips, shares her advice on picking and mixing area rugs, and finding inspiration for home design. Stay tuned. Cool News: NFM is celebrating International Women's Day all month long with events in-store, social media blasts, and more. Visit nfm.com/womens-month/ for complete details!

Dr. Kristin Saxena is a pediatrician, parent, and podcaster. She helps families find joy and nourishment at mealtime. She also hosts the Feeding the Family podcast, where she talks about feeding the family and the role food plays in health and relationships. She interviews both experts and regular people. In this episode… Every family and every person is unique, and what brings joy to one person may not be the same for someone else. For some families, mealtimes can be pretty stressful and cause tension. However, with the right structures in place, families can convert mealtimes into a valuable method to connect and share beautiful experiences. So what can parents do to change the focus for mealtimes and make them a source of joy for everyone? In this episode of the I Am Home podcast, co-hosts Tyler Wisecup, Hilary Woltemath, and Becca Sudbeck interview pediatrician Dr. Kristin Saxena about her top tips for having family meals. Dr. Saxena also discusses the benefits of eating together as a family, shares tips for getting kids involved in the cooking process, and talks about the division of responsibilities at mealtime. 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. 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. In this episode… Are you in the process of buying your first home? Are you confused by all of the many steps you need to take to find the perfect one? When preparing to buy your first home, there are many things that aid in finding the best home that fits your needs. Some of these include finding a mortgage lender, assessing your credit score, viewing and choosing the right house, as well as saving for the required down payment. What tips do the NFM hosts have to help you navigate the home-buying process? In this episode of the I Am Home podcast, co-hosts Tyler Wisecup, Becca Sudbeck, Hilary Woltemath, and Renee Quevedo sit down to discuss the steps new homeowners need to take when buying their first home. They also talk about dealing with deceptive real estate listings, working with bad realtors, and how changing your name and legal status can affect you as a first-time homebuyer. Stay tuned.