I Am Home podcast

Brittany Matthews is a Certified Personal Trainer with her own rising company, Brittany Lynne Fitness. She's also a former soccer star who played professionally in Iceland. Brittany went to college at The University of Texas at Tyler where she earned her bachelor's degree in Kinesiology. She also played soccer for her alma mater and finished second in school history for goals and points. She and her boyfriend, Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, make up an epic sports power couple. In this episode… When did your house finally feel like home? Was it when you brought in your furniture or hung your favorite photos? Even if you're not sure what made your house feel like home to you,it's what calls you back and soothes you the moment you step into your doorway. For Brittany Matthews, remodelling the place she shared with her boyfriend, Patrick Mahomes, was cathartic. The process helped them turn it from a house into a home and she says that they designed their home to showcase who they really are. Join I Am Home podcast hosts, Tyler Wisecup, Becca Sudbeck, and Hilary Woltemath as they chat with Kansas City icon Brittany Matthews about the things closest to her heart. Listen as she talks about her newly remodeled home, why she's passionate about health and fitness, and why she loves pitbulls among all other dog breeds. Stay tuned.

Matt Antrim is the owner and CEO of 88 Keys Media, a reality-based digital media and production company headquartered in Kansas City. He has more than 15 years of experience as a casting director and producer of reality television, and he is currently the Executive Producer and Director of Bargain Mansions, a reality TV show. Bargain Mansions features Tamara Day, a Kansas City local, and how she buys and overhauls neglected properties in Kansas City and incorporates modern amenities that attract buyers. In this episode… When Matt Antrim returned to Kansas City 9 years ago to support his ailing dad, he never wanted to stay longer than two months. But life can make unexpected turns and his supposedly short trip back home led to the beginning of a new phase in his television career. In fact, it gave birth to his company, 88 Keys Media. So what happened in those two months that made Matt decide to stay in Kansas City? Matt says that all it took was family. He says that while others may struggle with family relations, that wasn't the case for him. His family has rooted and supported him throughout his career. They have allowed him to flourish and hone his craft which was instrumental to his success as a reality TV producer and director. Find out more about Matt Antrim of 88 Keys Media as he shares his journey in reality TV show productions in this episode of the I Am Home podcast with hosts, Tyler Wisecup, Becca Sudbeck, and Hilary Woltemath. Tune in as Matt talks about the behind-the-scenes of reality TV production, the things you need to do if you want to start a career in television production, and how his work as an executive producer for Bargain Mansions has helped him turn his house into a home.

Kyle Sexton is one of five finalists for The Anthem NFM Theme Song Contest. He is a guitarist, singer, and songwriter from Kansas City. Kyle fell in love with the guitar when he was 15 and has been playing in the KC metro with his band since 2012. Blues has a massive influence on his music and his favorite musicians include Jimi Hendrix, Stevie Ray Vaughan, and John Mayer. Kyle also has a day job as a software architect. In this episode… Kyle Sexton is one of the top five finalists for The Anthem NFM Theme Song Contest. Although he has been making music since he started playing the guitar at 15, Kyle said he has never participated in anything like the NFM Theme Song contest. Not only was the contest a new experience for Kyle, but it was also the inspiration behind his popular song on YouTube, Kansas City Heart. Kyle has been busy working on his EP, and he will be performing at The Anthem Concert on August 20. Find out more about Kyle Sexton, his music, family, and how being a part of The Anthem NFM Theme Song Contest has impacted his music on this episode of the I Am Home Podcast with hosts, Tyler Wisecup, Becca Sudbeck, and Hilary Woltemath.

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. 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.

Leighton Lloyd is the Merchandising and Brand Manager at Feizy. She began her professional career in the fashion world and was a wardrobe consultant at Edward Baumann Clothiers. She joined Feizy a little over three years ago and rose quickly to her current role. Leighton studied at the University of Missouri - Columbia where she double majored in Product Development and Design, and in Marketing and Merchandising. In this episode… Selecting the right kind of rug to match your aesthetic at home requires knowing which one will work best with your space. Not only that, Leighton Lloyd, also says that you need to consider whether it's suitable for everyone who lives in the space, the type of fiber used for the rug, and how you want it to be used to design the room. In this episode of I Am Home hosts Tyler Wisecup, Becca Sudbeck, and Hilary Woltemath talks with Leighton Lloyd of Feizy about the things you need to keep in mind when purchasing and adding rugs to your home. Tune in as Leighton shares helpful tips on picking the right rug for your home, how to use a rug on a carpet, and how to choose the right fiber and size for your new rug.

D'Andra Simmons is an entrepreneur, author, filmmaker, and world traveller. She is the Founder and CEO of the skincare line Hard Night Good Morning, and she is also the new CEO of Ultimate Living International. She's also known for being a part of the reality TV show, The Real Housewives of Dallas. In this episode… People often dream of having that perfect house where every article is curated to match their style and one that's maintained immaculately. But these types of houses can make people feel on the edge because of how put together the house looks and feels, which is why D'Andra Simmons makes sure that when she has people over, she makes them feel the most comfortable they can possibly be. For D'Andra, acknowledging that people and relationships are more important than her furniture is crucial to making people feel comfortable because after all, furniture can be replaced while memories and good relations are not. Join Tyler Wisecup, Becca Sudbeck, and Hilary Woltemath on this episode of the I Am Home podcast as they talk with Real Housewives of Dallas star D'Andra Simmons about her home and why she's so passionate about making people feel welcome whenever they come over to visit. Tune in as she gives us a glimpse of what her home looks like, the ongoing renovations she's doing and how the Nebraska Furniture Mart has been helping her with her renovation projects, and how she creates lasting memories in her home.

Ryan Burns and Devyn McPhaull make up the SnackBoyz, a rap duo based in Overland Park, Kansas City. Ryan and Devyn met while working at Nebraska Furniture Mart (NFM) where they built a friendship and decided to do music together. They've been creating music together for about a month when they heard about the NFM The Anthem theme song contest. And their entry, NFM Flex Anthem, became part of the top 10 entries in the contest. In this episode… Ryan Burns and Devyn McPhaull are the SnackBoyz, but their name has nothing to do with snacks. The duo met at the Nebraska Furniture Mart, where they both work and later on, they decided to make music together. When they found out about the NFM Anthem Theme Song Contest, they submitted their entry despite having only worked together music-wise for only a month. Their song made it to the top 10 entries on the contest and it was a raving hit amongst the crowd, so much so that they landed an interview with The Pitch, an independent culture magazine based in Kansas City. In this episode of I Am Home Podcast, Tyler Wisecup, Becca Sudbeck, and Hilary Woltemath talks with NFM Anthem theme song contest quarter-finalists, Ryan Burns and Devyn McPhaull of the SnackBoyz about how their duo started, their inspiration for their song entry, and the role that music plays in their lives. Stay tuned.

Irv Blumkin is the CEO of Nebraska Furniture Mart (NFM) where he started working at the age of 8. He returned from college to rejoin the family business after earning his Bachelor of Science in Business from the University of Arizona in 1974. Since then, he has been instrumental in the operations, growth, and expansion of the business which has led to what it is today. He is one of the grandsons of the legendary Mrs. B, founder of NFM. Ron Blumkin is the Chairman of Nebraska Furniture Mart (NFM). Ron is a graduate of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and he joined NFM after serving in the U.S. Air Force from 1970-1972. Before being named Chairman in 2017, Ron served as NFM's President and Chief Operating Officer for more than 30 years and oversaw the company's growth from a single Omaha store to the establishment of their stores in Kansas City, Des Moines and The Colony, Texas. In this episode… The Nebraska Furniture Mart that we know today is made from a journey built on courage, tenacity, and love. NFM Founder Mrs. B escaped a revolution in Russia and arrived in the United States on a peanut boat in Seattle, and she would later take a $500 loan from a relative which she used to start her now legendary company. Mrs. B started Nebraska Furniture in the basement of her husband's pawn shop, and the rest of her amazing story started to unfold. Her grandsons and third-generation Blumkins, Irv and Ron, have a wealth of memories and experiences to share as they are now at the helm of their family business. They themselves are instrumental in bringing the company into what it is today and they say, it's all part of being legacies of their family matriarch. share the back story of NFM and their growth phases over the years. They tell so many inspiring stories, including when Mrs. B was sued by her competitors for sticking to her principle to sell cheap, tell the truth, give customers good deals, and run an honest, ethical business. In this episode of I Am Home Podcast as Tyler Wisecup, Becca Sudbeck, and Hilary Woltemath interviews third-generation Blumkins, Irv and Ron, about what it's like to grow up in a family business that has touched many lives. They share inspiring stories of Mrs. B and her philosophies and business ethics, lessons imparted by their father, Louie Blumkin, on overcoming adversities and finding success in their endeavours, and more. Stay tuned.

Danika Portz is a singer/songwriter who has been described by the Billboard magazine as "the songstress who simply sounds like nobody else in Nashville these days, especially on a vocal level". Danika is an Iowa-native who has had the opportunity to open for some of the top acts in the industry such as Martina McBride, Dan and Shay, David Cook, and many more. In this episode… Danika Portz is a singer/songwriter who's on a mission to spread joy through her music. Her decision to join the NFM Anthem Theme Song Contest was just another opportunity she grabbed that allowed her to share her music with other people. But Danika isn't a newbie in the music industry; she has an album out on all the popular music streaming platforms and has headlined eight overseas U.S Military tours across Europe, the Mediterranean, and the Middle East. For every milestone she etches in stone, she creates another chapter in her beautiful story of making music and living her passion. Join Tyler Wisecup, Becca Sudbeck, and Hilary Woltemath in this episode of I Am Home as they talk to Danika Portz, one of the top five finalists of the NFM's Anthem Theme Song Contest. Tune in as they also talk about her music, her family, her musical inspirations and influences, and her writing process for her song entry to NFM's Anthem Theme Song Contest.

John Rose is one of the five finalists of NFM's Anthem Theme Song Contest. He's a Frisco, Texas singer/songwriter that was raised listening to Boys II Men, Celine Dione, Air Supply, The Temptations, Pavarotti, and George Strait just to name a few. His taste and culture stretch far and wide. John grew up in a musically-inclined family starting from his grandparents Byron Mino, a famous opera singer from Quito, Ecuador and his grandmother, Beth Dickerson who is a classically-trained piano prodigy from Juilliard. has musical blood flowing all throughout his veins. He is also related to Vanilla Ice, Kip Hines, and Alisha Mino. In this episode… Born and raised in a musical family, singer/songwriter John Rose says that he considers his music as his diary but unlike most people, he's more than willing to share his deepest thoughts and feelings with the world. For him, being able to use his music to help and inspire people who are going through different challenges in life is more than enough reason for him to open up and show the world his own vulnerabilities. John says joining the NFM's Anthem Theme Song Contest and making it to the top five finalists has given him a new competence to continue to do what he loves and take it to another level. In this episode of I Am Home, Tyler Wisecup, Becca Sudbeck, and Hilary Woltemath talks to John Rose, one of the top five finalists in NFM's Anthem Theme Song Contest. Tune in as they talk about his musically-inclined family, his own brand of music, his inspiration for his entry in the contest, and how music has allowed him to express himself and helped him cope through the struggles he has experienced in life.