Conversations with the Hostess

In this episode, I talk with Alison Bell who is a military spouse, photographer, and coach for other photographers.  We talk about so many things in this episode from hosting parties, being a military family and having to move, how moving requires you to reestablish your community and in osme caes your business.  Alison offers us her advice on marketing your business when you're in a new place and how to welcome newbies when you've been established somewhere for awhile.  I could have talked with Alison for another hour because she had such good things to say and our stories aligned so much.  This is definitely one to listen to if you want to hang with a couple of friends and hear us talk about all the things.  Grab your coffee and take a listen today, then let me know what a bull horn has to do with everything! Links You'll Need Take a peek at everything Alison is doing at her links below.  If you need family photos on Oahu, check out her website to book a session.  If you are a photographer also, Alison is a wealth of knowledge on how to run your business, so check out her coaching page here.  You can follow her on Instagram here , Pinteret here, and her website here.  Bingeing Segment This week I'm bingeing a book that makes a great gift for any boy or girl.  Plus this is a book that they will use, read, and reference for years and years to come.   Don't Forget!  Be sure to leave a rating and review of the podcast on Apple podcasts to help spread the conversations and build more connections.  You can follow along for behind the scenes podcast content @thedailyhostess on Instagram. 

Does cleaning up after a party sound so awful that it holds you back from hosting?  I know this is a common concern for a lot of people and this week we're tackling the issue.  I share ways to make th clean up process so much easier and not feel like a hurdle to overcome in order to host.  I give you easy ideas to implement if you're hosting at home or at a party venue.  Don't let cleaning up from a party hold you back from hosting one in the first place! Bingeing Segment Do you have a lot of tile in your bathrooms that needs to be cleaned?  When it comes to cleaning grount and showers, I could think of a thousand other things I'd rather do.  However, if you do have to clean a bunch of tile, this week I'm bingeing a tool that helps.  Listen in so you can get one of your own and click here to purchase.   Don't Forget!  Be sure to leave a rating and review of the podcast on Apple podcasts to help spread the conversations and build more connections.  You can follow along for behind the scenes podcast content @thedailyhostess on Instagram. 

This week I share about a really fun experience getting to help set up a graduation party in a venue.  It was fun, but challenging given our short time line to get everything set up.  In the episode I give you all the tips and tricks I learned through the experience to help you set up any kind of party venue and to do it quickly.  Bingeing Segment If you need a show to watch with your spouse, the one I'm bingeing this week is a great option.  You'll get politics, some steamy romance, beautiful scenery, and great acting.   Don't Forget!  Be sure to leave a rating and review of the podcast on Apple podcasts to help spread the conversations and build more connections.  You can follow along for behind the scenes podcast content @thedailyhostess on Instagram. 

In this episode, I talk with Katie Thompson who has built an incredible community of volunteers that are giving back of their time, talent, and treasure.  She not only leads up a foundation that builds homes in impoverished areas around the world, but she also builds connections among women in her local community by giving them a place to showcase their own businesses.  Listen in today!  Links You'll Need You can get Katie's help to go from dream to impact, one bold step at a time through her coaching business.  You can follow her on Instagram here , Facebook here, and her website here.  Be sure to check out The Global Impact Initiative trips to see if you want to join and give back to others around the world.  Bingeing Segment If you need a great plant with some color in an area where you don't get a lot of sunshine, try planting a Caladium or Heart of Jesus.  It's a great leafy plant that is heart shaped and bright pink.  It's so pretty.   Don't Forget!  Be sure to leave a rating and review of the podcast on Apple podcasts to help spread the conversations and build more connections.  You can follow along for behind the scenes podcast content @thedailyhostess on Instagram. 

Do you ever get the urge to host something, but you just don't have a reason to do it at your house?  today's podcast is all about how to get involved with hosting events for other groups.  Things like your PTO, HOA, interest groups and more.   I thoroughly enjoy the planning and prep work of hosting so this is a great exercise in getting to do those things, but not necessarily always having to host something at our house.  Listen in today and you may just be encouraged to get involved too.  Bingeing Segment I share a show that I binged in one sitting recently on the podcast this week.  It's a great one if you like a strong female lead that shows the men who is boss!     Don't Forget!  Be sure to leave a rating and review of the podcast on Apple podcasts to help spread the conversations and build more connections.  You can follow along for behind the scenes podcast content @thedailyhostess on Instagram. 

This week's guest is all about viewing this crazy military lifestyle with a little perspective and a lot of humor!  Karen from Sailor and Sons shares her journey as a military family through many moves and helath struggles, all while keeping things light and funny.  She also shares how she gets inspiration from the various places they've lived, and how to reintegrate celebrating with your family after having lived far away from them.  Listen in today!  Links You'll Need If you've every PCSed with the military or find all the odd things that happen to us funny, then check out Karen's store where she has humor filled products perfect for military life.  Plus follow her on Instagram here , Facebook here, and Pinterest here.  Bingeing Segment I found some new pants that I'm loving and wanted to share with you.  Look great, be comfortable in something that isn't jeans.    Don't Forget!  Be sure to leave a rating and review of the podcast on Apple podcasts to help spread the conversations and build more connections.  You can follow along for behind the scenes podcast content @thedailyhostess on Instagram. 

I had an amazing follower on Instagram ask a great question in my DM's and this week I'm answering her dilemma on the podcast.  If you've ever wanted to host a recurring party each week or month, I dive into the best ways to do it on this episode.  If you want to have an open house style party this is a great episode too.   I share best ways to motivate your guests to show up, keep coming back each week, and how a theme can help ease the burden on you as you host regularly.  Lots of great advice in this episode for those regular recurring open house style parties you may be thinking about hosting.  I love that this episode was all because someone asked a question.  So if you have any burning questions be sure to send me a message and I'll tackle your hosting dilemma next! Bingeing Segment My sister-in-law and I gave each other the same gift for our most recent birthdays because we both kept seeing ads on Instagram for them. We've both used ours several times at various different parties.  They work so well.  Get yours here.  Don't Forget!  Be sure to leave a rating and review of the podcast on Apple podcasts to help spread the conversations and build more connections.  You can follow along for behind the scenes podcast content @thedailyhostess on Instagram. 

Have you ever thought about connecting with someone through cake?  Well, this week Karen Hetz from Kids Cake Boxes shares the story behind her company, where you can bake memories with your family.  Her time as a military spouse inspired her to create a product that can bring people together to celebrate even when they are separated by long distances.  She also has so much wisdom when it comes to living life in community with other military families.  Listen in today!  Links You'll Need You can order your own Kids Cake Boxes here.  You can also get 15% off your order of a cake baking party when you order 5 cake kits with code PARTY.  Enter PARTY at checkout to get 15% off your order of 5 cake kits.  You can also follow Karen on Facebook or Instagram,  Bingeing Segment I was gifted these glass storage containers from my husband and they work so well to keep our champagne glasses safe and from breaking.   Don't Forget!  Be sure to leave a rating and review of the podcast on Apple podcasts to help spread the conversations and build more connections.  You can follow along for behind the scenes podcast content @thedailyhostess on Instagram. 

This week I'm sharing a ton of really fun ways to host a Galentine's Day party.  I've never hosted one, but after talking about it so much I really, really want to.   I share great theme ideas, activities you can do with your friends and fun food ideas that are strictly for the girlies.  Want to get your gal pals together and share a fun party with them?  Listen in to see if you can incorporate any of these fun ideas into your own Galentine's Day party.   Bingeing Segment If you have any sort of birthday coming up, these light up candles (or these are a cheaper option) will be the perfect thing to add to the birthday cake.  They make the whole "Happy Birthday" song so much more of an event!  Don't Forget!  Be sure to leave a rating and review of the podcast on Apple podcasts to help spread the conversations and build more connections.  You can follow along for behind the scenes podcast content @thedailyhostess on Instagram. 

This week Veteran and military spouse Kasie Purvis is here and she is talking with us about why it's important to gather those around us that are scattered.  She and her family have moved regularly with the military and have developed great connections along the way by gathering their people around them. She has so much great wisdom to share and you should listen in now! Links You'll Need Find more from Kasie on her podcast Gather the Scattered.  Follow her on Instagram here.  You can listen to me as a guest on episode 58 of Gather the Scattered here.  Bingeing Segment We love this large beverage tub and use it at pretty mush every party we host.  We got ours in England, but this is a similar one.  They are so pretty to display drinks in.  Don't Forget!  Be sure to leave a rating and review of the podcast on Apple podcasts to help spread the conversations and build more connections.  You can follow along for behind the scenes podcast content @thedailyhostess on Instagram.