Fancy Free Podcast

Etiquette and style coach, Toni Dupree, tells about a few funny flubs that prove that even etiquette coaches aren't perfect.

• Toni thinks you might love

  • Comedian Sommore

  • The book Everybody Curses, I Swear by Carrie Keagan

  • Series Big Little Lies and it's theme song by Michael Kiwanuka

Author, public speaker, and entrepreneur Toni Dupree is well known for her long history of community and business leadership. Toni started on the path that would lead to her very successful career at a young age. Fortuitously, she was introduced to the social graces as a child when she attended Mildred Johnson's Charm and Etiquette Academy in Houston. There, she learned how etiquette, self-esteem, and presentation can be leveraged for success. After excelling in academics at Jack Yates High School and Interior Arts School of Design, it became her lifelong mission to help others come to the same understanding. She earned certification from the Center for Organizational Cultural Competence in Winnipeg, Canada and completed coursework in psychology and behavioral analysis from Kaplan University.

• Find Amy on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter

• Check out Toni's book Straight Up from the Teacup
  • tag @FancyFree Podcast in a post on Instagram or Facebook or @JoanneJarrett4 on Twitter about the podcast and be entered to win a free copy!

Things to Know:

• Join Fancy Free's private Facebook Group! It's so much fun! The question of the week is "What is your favorite phone app?"

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• Leave a rating and written review! I will be forever grateful!!!

• If you have your own not-so-fancy story to tell, email me at [email protected]! Do it. It'll be fun!

• The best way to help Fancy Free reach more listeners is to tell a friend about it. Share the laughter!

• Next week we feature Dr. Sara Reck telling us how she ended up being a patient in a pediatric ER while working as an anesthesiologist.

Thanks so much for listening, have a great week, and remember NO ONE is as fancy as they look!

~Joanne

Blogger Miranda Bennet tells us some hilarious stories, is open about her experience with depression, and has a very interesting surprise at the end of the episode!

• Check out Miranda's episode on Positive Changes, A Self-Kick Podcast!

• Miranda's guilty pleasure: Jersey Shore Family Vacation

• We both love the blog Cup of Jo
  • The Hardest Two Months of My Life by Joanna Goddard
  • I Tried the Diva Cup and Here's What Happened by Joanna Goddard
• Check out Fancy Free Episode 30, Cyd Beer on How to Know Your Boyfriend Really Loves You

Miranda Bennett is a blogger and the queen of Mediocreness. Miranda wants to focus on building a community of women who are real, raw, funny, and TRUE to themselves. We want to laugh, learn and grow and forget all the filters ! Oh and she added a store so you should buy her journals...just saying.

• Check out Miranda's website, Mrs. Mediocre Mom.

• Find Miranda on Facebook and Instagram.

Things to Know:

• Join Fancy Free's private Facebook Group! It's so much fun! The question of the week is "What is your favorite phone app?"

• Click the Subscribe button so you don't miss a single episode!

• Leave a rating and written review! I will be forever grateful!!!

• If you have your own not-so-fancy story to tell, email me at [email protected]! Do it. It'll be fun!

• The best way to help Fancy Free reach more listeners is to tell a friend about it. Share the laughter!

• Next week we feature Toni Dupree, an etiquette expert who is not immune to fax pas!

Thanks so much for listening, have a great week, and remember NO ONE is as fancy as they look!

~Joanne

Publicist and activist Tracy Lamourie tells us three stories where gravity gets the better of her and one early publicist faux pas.

• Tracy is loving

  • Jimmy Dennis' single, Hate the Skin I'm In
  • Bolu's single Make it Right
  • Read all about Jimmy Dennis' story in this Rolling Stone article, How to Survive Death Row.

Tracy Lamourie is the CEO of Lamourie Media and the author of the upcoming book GET REPPED - Build Your Brand With Effective Public and Media Relations. She is a well known long time advocate on a myriad of important worldwide issues and an award-winning international publicist working across industries from major entertainment projects to small businesses. Tracy is passionate about amplifying important messages and being a voice for those who most need one. Recognized by media around the world for her 20-year campaign that ultimately helped free an innocent man from death row to her work getting clients major media attention and for her local #community work, Winner of the FIRST PLACE PLATINUM award HamiltonSpectator ReadersChoice for PR 2018, Diamond 2019. She also won the MARKETING award at the #MAGNETIC ENTREPRENEUR and AUTHOR AWARDS 2019 in Toronto and has been frequently quoted in the international media on both human rights issues and as a Public Relations thought leader A frequent guest on TV, radio and high profile podcasts around the world on topics of leadership, empowerment, and entrepreneurship as well as all aspects of media and public relations. She is a 2020 RBC Women of Influence Nominee and a 2020 Universal Women's Network Woman of Inspiration Nominee and was also recently nominated for the internationally prestigious 2020 Tällberg/Eliasson Global Leadership Prize.

• Check out Tracy's website, TracyLamourie.com

• Find Tracy on Facebook and Instagram

Things to Know:

• Join Fancy Free's private Facebook Group! It's so much fun! The question of the week is "What is your favorite phone app?"

• Click the Subscribe button so you don't miss a single episode!

• Leave a rating and written review! I will be forever grateful!!!

• If you have your own not-so-fancy story to tell, push the red button at fancyfreepodcast.com or email me at [email protected]. Do it. It'll be fun!

• The best way to help Fancy Free reach more listeners is to tell a friend about it. Share the laughter!

• Thursday, we will have Miranda Bennett, Mrs Mediocre Mom, on the show. We laugh and go deep about postpartum depression. Don't miss it!

Thanks so much for listening, have a great week, and remember NO ONE is as fancy as they look!

~Joanne

Enneagram coach and podcaster Stephanie Hall tells us some embarrassing stories from her younger years that involve feminine hygeine products, wardrobe malfunctions, and a Whitney Houston moment.

• Stephanie thinks you might love

  • The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel Van Der Kolk MD

  • Playing Big by Tara Mohr

  • Great News on Netflix

  • Against the Rules Podcast with Michael Lewis

Steph Barron Hall is a speaker, certified Enneagram coach, and the author of the new book, The Enneagram in Love: A Roadmap for Building and Strengthening Romantic Relationships. Steph founded her Instagram page, @ninetypesco, in 2017 as a way to explore her own interest in the Enneagram, and it has since grown into a community of people who are all learning about the Enneagram, themselves, and their relationships together. Steph specializes in bringing clarity to complex concepts and communicating the Enneagram in a way that is relatable and concise so that it can be transformative for all.

• Check out Steph's website, Nine Types.

• Find Steph on Instagram.

• Listen to Steph's podcast, Ask an Enneagram Coach!
• Check out Steph's book, The Enneagram in Love, A Roadmap for Building and Strengthening Romantic Relationships

*Enter to win it by posting an embarrassing funny story on Facebook or Instagram and tagging @fancyfreepodcast, sending a voice memo to [email protected], or going to fancyfreepodcast.com and clicking the big red button to record! Enter before midnight November 16th, 2020!

Things to Know:

• Join Fancy Free's private Facebook Group! It's so much fun! The question of the week is "What is your favorite phone app?"

• Click the Subscribe button so you don't miss a single episode!

• Leave a rating and written review! I will be forever grateful!!!

• If you have your own not-so-fancy story to tell, email me at [email protected]! Do it. It'll be fun!

• The best way to help Fancy Free reach more listeners is to tell a friend about it. Share the laughter!

• Next week we feature Dr. Sara Reck telling us how she ended up being a patient in a pediatric ER while working as an anesthesiologist.

Thanks so much for listening, have a great week, and remember NO ONE is as fancy as they look!

~Joanne

Media artist Sheena Melwani tells us how her viral TikTok series began, tells about a crazy night out with a friend, opens up about a personal insecurity, and shares about the Spread the Joy Foundation, a charitable organization that provides activity boxes for children enduring prolonged hospitalization.

• Sheena's first "Interrupted" TikTok video (audio in episode)

• JP Saxe mirroring Sheena's video!
• Sheena's LinkTree (links to Sheena's YouTube Channel, Merch Shop, and mailing list)
• Sheena and The Real Indian Dad's Spread the Joy Foundation Fundraiser
• Spread the Joy Foundation

They say that music has the power to get us through everything, and nothing could be truer for Sheena. An inspirational artist, Sheena Melwani has earned a reputation as a talented media artist. From live shows to tiktoks and more, she continues to find herself through her music and perhaps, most importantly, brings joy to many with her voice and laughter. Recently, her unconventional content has garnered over 2.5MM followers and over 100MM views across her social media platforms. Irrespective of whether you first came for the laughs, everyone agrees, this girl can sing!

Things to Know:

• Join Fancy Free's private Facebook Group! It's so much fun! The question of the week is "What is your favorite phone app?"

• Click the Subscribe button so you don't miss a single episode!

• Leave a rating and written review! I will be forever grateful!!!

• If you have your own not-so-fancy story to tell, email me at [email protected]! Do it. It'll be fun!

• The best way to help Fancy Free reach more listeners is to tell a friend about it. Share the laughter!

Thanks so much for listening, have a great week, and remember NO ONE is as fancy as they look!

~Joanne

Online dating coach Jerica Jech tells us about an embarrassing first date story, a dinner party costume malfunction, and a high school nightmare.

• Jerica is loving the podcast Losing 100 Pounds with Corinne

Jerica is a dating and relationship coach for women in midlife. She considers herself a ninja at online dating and at helping her clients find the 'good men' and do things differently this time around, changing their patterns for good.

• Check out Jerica's website, Love Coach Jerica.

• Find Jerica on Facebook , Instagram and YouTube.

Things to Know:

• Join Fancy Free's private Facebook Group! It's so much fun! The question of the week is "What is your favorite phone app?"

• Click the Subscribe button so you don't miss a single episode!

• Leave a rating and written review! I will be forever grateful!!!

• If you have your own not-so-fancy story to tell, email me at [email protected]! Do it. It'll be fun!

• The best way to help Fancy Free reach more listeners is to tell a friend about it. Share the laughter!

• Next week we feature Stephanie Hall telling us an embarrassing story about a feminine hygiene product and a wardrobe malfuncion.

Thanks so much for listening, have a great week, and remember NO ONE is as fancy as they look!

~Joanne

Photographer and University of Montana student Katherine Gundlach tells us about a very public slip 'n slide debacle, a rookie mistake on her first-ever photoshoot, a runway wardrobe malfunction, and a stage nightmare.

• Katherine is loving her succulent of the month club and kitchen herb garden.

• Check out the Agile Goat Flower Farm

Katherine Gundlach is a junior at the University of Montana who is studying Management Information Systems and Marketing while running her own photography business geared towards making women feel confident and empowered in a safe environment.

• Check out Katherine's website, Katherine Gundlach Photography

• Find Katherine on Instagram here or here.

Things to Know:

• Join Fancy Free's private Facebook Group! It's so much fun! The question of the week is "What is the scariest thing you've ever done for fun?"

• Click the Subscribe button so you don't miss a single episode!

• Leave a rating and written review! I will be forever grateful!!!

• If you have your own not-so-fancy story to tell, email me at [email protected]! Do it. It'll be fun!

• The best way to help Fancy Free reach more listeners is to tell a friend about it. Share the laughter!

• Next week we feature Jerica Jech, an online dating coach for middle-aged women.

Thanks so much for listening, have a great week, and remember NO ONE is as fancy as they look!

~Joanne

High school social worker and weight loss coach Tina Dierna tells us about a Marilyn Monroe street grate moment and a terrible childhood nickname.

• Tina's favorite app is Urban Dictionary

• Tina thinks you might love

  • Girlfriend's Guide to Divorce series on Netflix
  • Jen Sincero's book series You Are a Badass

Tina is a single mom of one amazing daughter who is shy, spunky and on the autism spectrum, making their relationship a bit hectic and comical at times. Tina is over the top, loud, and adventurous. Her daughter thinks she's crazy, and Tina thinks she's a tad boring. Tina is a high school social worker by day and a weight loss coach in her free time. She loves community, embracing others, and thrives off of conversation with life-minded people!

• Check out Tina's website, Mom Overboard.

• Find Tina on Facebook and Instagram.

• Our featured listener this episode is Patrick from The Big Seance Podcast

Things to Know:

• Join Fancy Free's private Facebook Group! It's so much fun! The question of the week is "What is your favorite phone app?"

• Click the Subscribe button so you don't miss a single episode!

• Leave a rating and written review! I will be forever grateful!!!

• If you have your own not-so-fancy story to tell, email me at [email protected]! OR, go to www.fancyfreepodcast.com and click the record button! Do it. It'll be fun!

• The best way to help Fancy Free reach more listeners is to tell a friend about it. Share the laughter!

• Next week we feature Katherine Gundlach who had several funny stories regarding modeling, being a new photographer, and a very public slip and slide incident.

Thanks so much for listening, have a great week, and remember NO ONE is as fancy as they look!

~Joanne

Nutrition and Lifestyle Coach Avery Underwood tells us about a very embarrassing incident involving nudity and a megaphone. She also explains the commonalities of cultures that have a disproportionately high number of people living into their hundreds.

• Avery is loving

  • The Desperate Housewives
  • New Girl

• Avery recommends coring the hairy end of the onion to prevent crying while dicing

Avery is a Nutrition & Lifestyle Coach who helps people fall in love with themselves, their lives and food! She's a huge advocate for Sustainable Living and Social Activism and this is weaved into her whole practice, ethos and platform..

• Check out Avery's website, The Colourful Coach

• Find Avery on Facebook and Instagram

Things to Know:

• Join Fancy Free's private Facebook Group! It's so much fun!

• Click the Subscribe button so you don't miss a single episode!

• Leave a rating and written review! I will be forever grateful!!!

• If you have your own not-so-fancy story to tell, email me at [email protected]! Do it. It'll be fun!

• The best way to help Fancy Free reach more listeners is to tell a friend about it. Share the laughter!

Thanks so much for listening, have a great week, and remember NO ONE is as fancy as they look!

~Joanne

Writer Caroline Saunders tells us about so many funny situations that occurred in the midst of making new friends. She is hilarious and adorable!!!

• Caroline suggests using crib sheets to cover couch cushions while your kids are sick. Cute, comfy, and protective!

Caroline is a writer, pastor's wife, and mother of three who believes in taking Jesus seriously and being un-serious about nearly everything else! She loves serving women through writing, through her church, and through a parachurch women's ministry she started with her best friends (StoryandSoulWeekend.com). Her LifeWay Girls study Better Than Life: How to Study the Bible and Like It is newly released!

• Check out Caroline's website, Writer Caroline.

• Find Caroline on Facebook and Instagram.

• Buy Caroline's bible study, Better Thank Life: How to Study the Bible and Like It!
• Check out Caroline's ministry, Story & Soul.

Things to Know:

• Join Fancy Free's private Facebook Group! It's so much fun! The question of the week is "What is something really ugly that you wear on a regular basis?"

• Click the Subscribe button so you don't miss a single episode!

• Leave a rating and written review! I will be forever grateful!!!

• If you have your own not-so-fancy story to tell, email me at [email protected]! Do it. It'll be fun!

• The best way to help Fancy Free reach more listeners is to tell a friend about it. Share the laughter!

• Next week we feature Tina Dierna telling us about her Marilyn Monroe moment and her awful childhood nickname.

Thanks so much for listening, have a great week, and remember NO ONE is as fancy as they look!

~Joanne