On this episode of Love Your Space, Chad Pitschka interviews Keely Garrity, the founder of Ampersand Oil and Vinegar Taphouse. Keely talks about how her business model has benefited from the COVID-19 pandemic, and the importance of educating people on how to use her product. She also shares her experience of sourcing olive oil directly from overseas, and encourages people to buy from small boutiques. Lastly, Keely reveals her plans for the future and encourages listeners to check out their gift boxes for the holiday season.

Timestamps:

[00:00:01] Designing happy spaces.

[00:02:17] Graphic design, marketing, olive oil, boutique, taphouse, experience.

[00:03:46] Gourmet cooking classes in rural Idaho.

[00:05:08] Opening two stores: Successful model, fan out.

[00:07:14] Take the leap: succeed with passion.

[00:09:51] Learning, cooking, health, trends, scandalous industry.

[00:11:49] Educate consumers on Agro mafia.

[00:14:10] Explore world, make people happy.

[00:16:31] Roaring Twenties: Time Travel Dream.

[00:18:44] Own a speakeasy, shop ampersandoil.com.

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On this episode of Love Your Space, Chad Pitschka interviews wine expert and founder of A Cork in the Road, Kelly Cornett. Kelly talks about her experience of visiting the Lopez de Arieria winery in Carro, Spain and encourages people to find a local wine shop to find wines that match their tastes. She also explains the four steps of properly tasting a wine and the importance of oak aging in wine production. Lastly, Kelly provides advice for the upcoming holiday season, suggesting people open bottles with a story connected to them.

Timestamps:

[00:00:01] Exploring functional design, transforming spaces.

[00:05:17] Exploring wine regions: 6 words

[00:09:21] Explore wine through conversation.

[00:14:36] Explore wine, find flavors, enjoy.

[00:19:13] Enjoy wine, explore Rioja flavors.

[00:22:41] Wine innovation: sustainability, packaging, closures, trellising.

[00:27:32] Innovating to sustain climate.

[00:30:33] Inspiring wine stories, connections. Favorite food? Pizza.

[00:33:24] Exploring personality through questions.

[00:36:09] Enjoy wine, plan events.

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On this episode of Love Your Space, Chad Pitschka interviews Tarsha Joyner, the owner and head treat maker at Missus Joyner Absolutely Fabulous Treats. Tarsha shares her tips and tricks for developing an aesthetic and finding a vibe on a budget, discussing where people find inspiration and how they balance function and beauty. She also encourages viewers who are intimidated by baking to just buy pre-made treats instead and emphasizes the importance of knowing one's worth and not letting others dictate the value of one's product.

Timestamps:

[00:00:01] Creating a space you love.

[00:02:34] Baking science, art, and joy.

[00:05:34] Baking novice competes on TV show.

[00:08:51] Challenge self to become better baker.

[00:12:44] "Trial and error leads to expertise."

[00:16:06] Making caramel, baking cookies.

[00:19:13] Loyalty, love, caramel, cream puffs, tomato, frog leg.

[00:21:30] Speak animal language forever.

[00:23:33] Speak all human languages, crab legs, sweet potato pie.

[00:25:38] Bake at home, know your worth.

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On this episode of Love Your Space, Chad Pitschka invites country start, Rachel Wammack onto the show. Rachel discusses the journey of finding her own sound and the importance of being authentic. She shares her experience of being a sponge for music and how she has been able to create a sound that reflects her hometown. She also talks about the importance of taking breaks from social media and being true to yourself.

Timestamps:

[00:00:01] Creating music professionally: 7 years

[00:04:24] Discovering music career at 17.

[00:07:17] Inspire creativity with safe space.

[00:11:05] Embrace difference, spark creativity.

[00:15:25] Evolve sound, discover own style.

[00:18:11] Journey to find true sound, self.

[00:21:13] Overnight success is a myth.

[00:25:32] Marathon, not sprint: success takes hard work.

[00:29:23] Create music, feel energy: Sweden, pizza, Opry, Yearwood.

[00:33:32] Overnight success: Taylor Swift example.

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Love Your Space host Chad Pitschka interviews Tiffany Pratt, a multidisciplinary designer, creative director, and artist. Tiffany emphasizes the importance of not limiting oneself to a specific title and shares her journey of exploring materials, mixing colors, and pushing boundaries. Listen to discover how to create personal havens and stay true to your style!

Timestamps:

[00:00:01] Creating beautiful experiences

[00:03:44] Explore creative limits, be yourself.

[00:08:50] Create harmonious home: Listen, experience, unfold.

[00:13:37] Happy homes: reimagine, experiment, wallpaper, paint, texture.

[00:18:34] Create unique home: no rules, no mistakes.

[00:23:13] Creating art with wallpaper: Floors need love, too.

[00:28:16] Explore TV, Color, Yin-Yang

[00:33:05] Exploring cultures through food and makers.

[00:37:42] Talk to animals, save bunnies.

[00:41:15] Magical menagerie for kids to learn love.

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On this episode of Love Your Space, host Chad Pitschka interviews Annie Schmidt, the owner of SOS Home Organization. Annie shares her journey of starting her professional home organizing business during the pandemic and explains her background in industrial sales and passion for entrepreneurship. She focuses on providing in-person consultations to understand clients' goals and budgets, and then designing a plan of attack to tackle their organizational needs. Annie also discusses how emotional attachments to belongings can be a challenge for some clients.

Timestamps:

[00:00:01] Transform space into happy place.

[00:01:47] Started business during COVID: Organizing homes.

[00:03:29] Start side hustle, become official business, team of seven, cover Dallas.

[00:04:49] Organize home, discuss goals, eliminate pain.

[00:07:08] Organize, purge, contain, label.

[00:10:12] Organizing kids: Wait for them to grow.

[00:12:52] Tried and tested peel and stick wallpaper.

[00:14:44] Live in Greece, talk to animals, embarrassing mom.

[00:16:57] Organize small, buy right, label.

[00:19:07] Organize, declutter, simplify: 6 words

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On this episode of Love Your Space, host Chad Pitschka interviews comedian Shaun Latham. Shaun talks about his experience working with Pat McAfee at Barstool Sports and how it led him to explore different content areas. He also shares his experiences with hecklers, his love for cooking and grilling, and his aspirations to become a professional cornhole player. Don't miss this inspiring story!

Timestamps:

[00:00:01] Create a space you love

[00:03:08] Comedian's journey to success

[00:08:03] Keep going, don't stop.

[00:12:11] Powerful comedian, crushed, buck wild, led to success.

[00:15:54] Comedy career built from small show.

[00:19:26] Pitschka people, cook, grill, art, expression.

[00:22:41] Cooking, comedy, cornhole, mobile bar: Chef, comedian, gambler, entrepreneur.

[00:25:59] Just do it: comedy advice.

[00:28:47] Talk to animals, speak languages.

[00:32:29] Trapped in Fargo for a month.

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On this episode of Love Your Space, Chad Pitschka and Anissa Zajac discuss the underrated value of bonus spaces, the importance of color in home decor, and the pros and cons of minimalism. Get their expert tips on how to make your home a place of comfort and joy!

Timestamps:

[00:00:01] Designing happy spaces: 6 words

[00:02:20] Bringing old homes back to life.

[00:04:58] Evolved style, vintage details, antiques, trends.

[00:08:38] Designing with vintage and modern: 6 words

[00:11:38] Explore different eras, cultures: 6 words

[00:14:08] Design sets people apart: 6

[00:16:44] Create a feeling in home: 6 words

[00:19:09] Start small, trust your decisions.

[00:21:08] Dark cabinets overrated, bonus spaces underrated.

[00:24:18] Tell stories with home decor: Overrated.

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On this episode of Love Your Space, Chad Pitschka interviews Megan Hersch, the founder and COO of roomLift.com. RoomLift is revolutionizing the eDesign space by providing customers with access to expert designers at a lower cost.

Megan and Chad discuss using barrels of wine and stone walls to decorate, as well as using wallpaper to create an entirely different space. Discover how roomLift is helping people create their dream spaces with their a la carte offerings.

Bonus ~ Listen to find out how to enter the Walls Need Love + roomLift giveaway for free design and wallpaper!

Timestamps:

[00:00:01] Designing happy spaces on a budget.

[00:03:03] Designers accessible, lower cost, faster turnaround.

[00:08:15] Designer costs reduced: Do own work.

[00:12:25] Design reflects emotions: six words

[00:17:34] Designing home with logic, comfort, and inspiration.

[00:20:24] Hire designer, avoid mistakes, save money.

[00:23:34] Design to fit lifestyle: Six Words

[00:27:45] Experience, style, timelessness.

[00:31:25] Designing wine room in California.

[00:33:46] Decorate RV park, wallpaper, design, giveaways, Walls Need Love.

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On this episode of Love Your Space, Chad Pitschka interviews Kim Lyon, a wallpaper designer and artist. Kim talks about her emotional journey of creating her Oasis collection and how she used elements from her travels to create her designs. Kim also shares her plans for creating a new global collection of travel posters and limited edition pieces.

Timestamps:

[00:00:58] Creating art, learning, and adventure.

[00:03:41] Digital artist creates travel posters.

[00:06:27] Creating art with mood-based colors.

[00:08:30] Dreamy art to calming wallpaper.

[00:10:49] Creating art for home decor.

[00:14:29] Creating emotion through art: 6

[00:17:28] Designing wallpaper: creative, fun, inspiring.

[00:20:22] Exploring travel, murals, and wallpaper.

[00:23:39] Create art inspired by travel.

[00:26:43] Create art, manifest dreams: Kim Lion

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