A Common Thread

In this episode of A Common Thread, Amy sits down with Minnesota-based fashion stylist Chanelle Whimper, also known as @FlyGrlLifestyle—a woman whose style journey is rooted in intuition, grit, and saying yes when the universe opens a door.

Chanelle shares how her love of fashion was shaped early on and refined during her years at Nordstrom, where she worked in the men’s designer shoe department and learned the art of elevated, intentional styling. That foundation eventually led her to Martin Patrick 3, a move that quite literally landed in her lap after she won the Fashion Fight Night Styling Challenge, produced by Amy and Sip ’N Bloom.

We talk about:

1. Where Chanelle’s personal style comes from and how it’s evolved
2. What it was really like stepping into the ring at Fashion Fight Night
3. How pressure, creativity, and confidence collide in a live styling competition
4. What separates a good stylist from a truly great one
5. Why trusting your eye—and your energy—is everything in this industry

This conversation is equal parts fashion, fate, and fearlessness—and a reminder that sometimes the boldest moves come from simply being ready when your moment arrives.

✨ Fashion Fight Night returns February 20th at The Machine Shop

🎟 Tickets are available now—come experience the energy live.

Whether you’re a style lover, creative, or someone standing on the edge of your next big leap, this episode will leave you inspired to own your fly.

Resources Mentioned:

1. Follow Chanelle on Instagram @flygrllifestyle
2. Apple Autos - car buying made easy
3. Infinite Youth Medical Spa - BBL + Moxy Laser Treatment
4. Harmoni Wellness - The team putting Humpty Dumpty back together again
5. Profeshie - Photography Studio in Minneapolis

In this powerful and deeply human episode of A Common Thread, Amy sits down with Liz Krueger—affectionately known as the Minneapolis Cruise Director. Liz is a master connector, community-builder, and event-driven influencer whose gift lies in bringing people together and making everyone feel like they belong.

But behind the vibrant social calendar and infectious energy is a story that runs much deeper.

Liz opens up about the moment she went globally viral after wearing a dress to a wedding—an experience that unexpectedly turned painful when she was harassed and bullied by grown women both in person and online. What could have broken her instead became a turning point in reclaiming her voice, confidence, and sense of self.

The conversation also moves into profoundly tender territory as Liz shares her emotional journey through infant loss, miscarriage, and IVF. With honesty and grace, she speaks to the grief, isolation, and resilience required to walk the long road of infertility—and how that journey ultimately led her to create the Infertility Inner Circle, a supportive community for parents navigating similar heartbreak and hope.

This episode is about visibility, vulnerability, and the power of connection—especially when life doesn’t go according to plan.

Resources Mentioned:

1. Follow Liz on Instagram @heylizkrueger and @infertilityinnercircle
2. Apple Autos - car buying made easy
3. Newgate Schools - Wheels for Women program
4. Infinite Youth Medical Spa - BBL + Moxy Laser Treatment
5. Harmoni Wellness - The team putting Humpty Dumpty back together again
6. Profeshie - Photography Studio in Minneapolis

On this week’s A Common Thread, I bring back two of my favorite women in wellness — Ivy and Andrea from Harmoni Wellness — to spill all the tea on the game-changing updates around perimenopause.

New research, new FDA approvals, and a major shift in how we talk about this chapter of womanhood. If you’ve ever felt confused, dismissed, or in the dark about what’s happening in your body… this episode is for you.

We break down what’s changed, what it means for you, and how to advocate for your hormonal health with confidence.

Tune in, share with a friend, and let’s keep this conversation — and our power — growing.

Resources Mentioned:

Resources & Mentions:

• Apple Autos - 12 Moms of Christmas donations can Venmo'd to @Amy-seeman or email [email protected] with ideas on how to give back.
• Newgate Schools - Wheels for Women program
• Infinite Youth Medical Spa - BBL + Moxy Laser Treatment
• Harmoni Wellness - The team putting Humpty Dumpty back together again
• Profeshie - Photography Studio in Minneapolis

Allow me to re-introduce my better half, David Kisan of Sip ‘N Bloom!

In this episode, David and I sit down for a fun, unfiltered conversation about all things style, creativity, and connection.We dive into:

• The art of putting together a killer outfit and what makes a look truly stand out
• How we inspire each other — in our fashion choices and our favorite drink orders
• A few favorite memories from our last runway show
• Our take on what’s coming out of the major design houses right now (and what’s catching our eye)
• What’s next for both of us — individually and together — as we continue to create and collaborate

This one’s filled with laughter, honest reflections, and a whole lot of love for fashion, self-expression, and partnership.

Resources Mentioned:

• Sip 'N Bloom - Book a floral arranging class and stay in the loop on upcoming runway shows
• 12 Moms of Christmas - venmo @Amy-seeman to contribute or email [email protected] if you have ideas or services to donate
• Apple Autos - Car buying made easy
• Profeshie - Photography Studio in Minneapolis
• Moonlight Cannabis - Go beyond getting HI with functional effects. Use code AMY15 for 15% off your order.

In this episode of A Common Thread, Amy sits down with Alicia Barledge, Safe Harbor Division Director at The Link — a Twin Cities organization providing street outreach, emergency shelter, housing, crisis intervention, and supportive services for young people experiencing homelessness, sexual exploitation, or involvement in the juvenile justice or child welfare systems.

Founded in 1991 by former Minnesota Vikings Jim Marshall and Oscar Reed, The Link continues to be a vital community resource. Together, Amy and Alicia debunk common myths about sex trafficking, explore its real impact on our community, and discuss the organization’s ongoing needs — along with tangible ways you can help make a difference..

This one’s eye-opening, important, and full of heart. 💛

Script for contacting your local legislation:

Dear (insert representative name here),

I support youth survivors of sexual exploitation and trafficking. I am writing to ask for your support to any and all bills related to Safe Harbor and adding sex trafficking prevention education in schools.

I hope and urge you to support these victims and these bills that will help them!

Sincerely,

(Add your name here)

Resources Mentioned:

• Apple Autos - Car buying made easy
• Profeshie - Photography Studio in Minneapolis
• Moonlight Cannabis - Go beyond getting HI with functional effects. Use code AMY15 for 15% off your order.

What does your energy look like in color? In this episode, I sit down with aura reader Sophie of Vivid Violet Aura, who uses a polaroid camera and hand sensors to capture the vibration of your electromagnetic field. Think of it like an elevated mood ring—your aura’s colors shift and change with your energy, emotions, and environment.

Sophie not only reads my aura but also taps into the energy of my Cavapoo, Maple. Spoiler: Maple and I have a little power struggle, and you’ll hear how our energies play off each other in real time.

If you’ve ever been curious about aura readings, the meaning behind your energy colors, or how our pets mirror our vibes, this episode will open your eyes.

To have your own aura read, you can now visit Sophie at her new studio in the North Loop.

Resources Mentioned:

• To book with Sophie visit https://www.vividvioletaura.com/ and follow her on Instagram @vividvioletaura
• Apple Autos - Car buying made easy
• Profeshie - Photography Studio in Minneapolis
• Moonlight Cannabis - Go beyond getting HI with functional effects. Use code AMY15 for 15% off your order.

In this powerful and deeply human conversation, I sit down with Amy Brace, a breast cancer survivor, and Jacquelyn Vranicar, a stage 4 metastatic breast cancer thriver. Though their journeys look different, they share the unfortunate common thread of breast cancer—and together, they’ve transformed their experiences into something bigger than themselves.

Amy and Jacquelyn co-created the documentary “One In Eight”, shining a light on the staggering reality that one in eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime. Their stories are honest, raw, and filled with insights that every listener can take to heart. From the moment of diagnosis, to the ways people showed up—or didn’t—to how they feel now, this conversation is about awareness, resilience, and creating better systems of support.

We also talk about:

• Why regular self-exams and mammograms are so critical.
• The urgent need for more funding and research for stage 4 metastatic breast cancer.
• How Jacquelyn’s nonprofit, Vrancure, is making a difference in this fight.
• What true support looks like when someone you love is diagnosed.

This episode is a reminder that awareness saves lives, and community helps carry us through the hardest battles.

Resources Mentioned:

• Follow @amycbrace @mrsvranicar and @vranicure on Instagram
• www.vranicure.org
• Apple Autos - Car buying made easy
• Profeshie - Photography Studio in Minneapolis
• Moonlight Cannabis - Go beyond getting HI with functional effects. Use code AMY15 for 15% off your order.

In this episode, I sit down with Allie Mann, founder of Moonlight Cannabis, for an honest and refreshing conversation about cannabis, motherhood, and breaking the stigma.

We cover it all—how Allie entered the cannabis space, the differences between cannabis, marijuana, weed, and THC, the many ways you can consume it, and how functional adaptogens are being added to create a more balanced experience.

Allie’s story is personal. As a mom to an autistic son, she found herself searching for something to take the edge off during a challenging season of parenting—not to escape, but to feel a little lighter, a little happier.

If society has embraced the “wine mom” culture, why do we still whisper about cannabis? We’re not walking around stoned; we’re simply finding small ways to feel more present, calm, and joyful.

This episode is for the curious, the open-minded, and the moms who want to feel good without the guilt.

Use Code AMY15 - https://www.moonlightmn.com/discount/AMY15

Resources & Mentions:

• Apple Autos - Car buying made easy
• Harmoni Wellness - The team putting Humpty Dumpty back together again
• Profeshie - Photography Studio in Minneapolis
• Moonlight Cannabis - Go beyond getting HI with functional effects
• Follow Moonlight on Instagram @moonlightcanna

This week on A Common Thread, Amy sits down with the one and only Sal Rodriquez — a magnetic force of creativity, humor, and glam. Sal is a wildly talented makeup artist, a fabulous human being, and someone who speaks in his ownunmistakable language (yes, we try to translate).

In this lively and love-filled episode, Sal hard launches his new man 💥 and spills on everything from his favorite makeup tricks to the powerful style influences rooted in his childhood. We talk artistry, identity, and the confidence that comes from fully owning who you are — glitter and all.

Whether you're a makeup lover, style junkie, or just here for the laughs (and there are many), this episode is a joyful reminder that beauty really does come from being unapologetically you.

Resources & Mentions:

• Apple Autos - Car buying made easy
• Harmoni Wellness - The team putting Humpty Dumpty back together again
• Profeshie - Photography Studio in Minneapolis
• Follow Sal on Instagram @winniehouston

In this episode, MSP Magazine Trend and Style Editor Madeline Nachbar returns for a refreshingly real conversation that veers from our usual fashion talk. Madeline opens up about parenting in the thick of the toddler years with her spirited little one—who just so happens to remind Amy a lot of her own oldest at that age. You know what they say: little kids, little problems… big kids, big problems.

Of course, we couldn’t resist diving back into style. We unpack the issue with micro trends and how social media has sped up the cycle in ways that make personal style harder to navigate. Amy showed up in her jelly shoes that Madeline swore she'd never rock in a previous episode proving that you can opt-in or out of any of the seasons hottest trends.

This episode is for any parent riding the wild waves of early childhood and anyone navigating a changing relationship with style.

Resources & Mentions:

• Apple Autos - Car buying made easy
• Harmoni Wellness - The team putting Humpty Dumpty back together again
• Profeshie - Photography Studio in Minneapolis
• Mad For: Madeline's Substack - subscribe

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