So Can I

Today I am joined by Margaret and Sarah, sisters and co-founders of Fraulein Boots! In their own words...

WE WANT CUTER BOOTS.

Vintage style, timeless, comfortable, to wear to football games, rodeos, shopping trips, concerts and carpool.

We are sisters with an authentic, unique style that embodies our brand. Cowboy boots have been on our feet since we were little girls.

Our hero was Crystal Gayle. We saw her at the Houston rodeo with hair to her waist twirling around with sparkles and boots. We had stars in our eyes…
One of our favorite family trips was to Whispering Wind’s dude ranch in Bandera, TX. Our parents were entertaining friends from Scotland and wanted to show them a cowboy experience of Texas in the 80s. They took us to an iconic honky-tonk, Arkey Blues’ Silver Dollar Saloon. Walking in the door, you head directly down some rickety old stairs with smoke in the air and the smell of pork ribs in a crock pot, this dark musty joint was like nothing we’d ever seen. The sawdust on the floor begged us to ask why?
The answer was in the two steps and the boots sliding across the floor. Just like they don’t make honky-tonks like Arkey Blues anymore, we feel like they don’t design cowboy boots like they used to.

Our late father’s favorite song was Fraulein written by Lawton Williams and sung by Bobby Helms 1957. We named our boot line, Fraulein Boots, as an homage to our late father and a tribute to honky tonk nostalgia.

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Farm Aid

Today I am joined by Abbey Glass! Abbey is an Atlanta-based womenswear brand steeped in confidence, timelessness, and playful elegance. Abbey is a classically trained designer who honed her skills at Central Saint Martins and the Rhode Island School of Design. Following her distinguished education, Abbey returned to her hometown of Atlanta to create couture gowns for women nationwide. Abbey, who began designing dresses at the young age of ten using her grandmother’s vintage Singer, was quickly met with a growing demand for both her point of view and custom-made products. Her appeal led to the launch of her namesake brand in 2015, harnessing her unique skillset to make designer style accessible with a full collection under $500. 

Designed to encourage women to explore the art of dressing up, the Abbey Glass collection offers versatile, expertly tailored occasion wear featuring custom fabrics and prints. Inspired by 1960s icons, the designer plays with clean lines and feminine proportions to infuse her timeless pieces with effortless style. When she’s not designing and running her company, Abbey loves to spend time with her Great Pyrenees rescue and test out extravagant recipes with her husband using homegrown vegetables and herbs.

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MDA for ALS

Join me for another solo episode of the So Can I Podcast where I cover a few 2025 goals! If you are feeling overwhelmed starting out the New Year, then you are in the right place! 

In this episode, we cover my tips for combating overwhelm, why I am easing into 2025, and goals for 2025! I share details about securing sponsorships, instagram strategy, personal goals, and more! 

Today I am joined by Claudia McDivitt! Claudia is a Health and Mindset Coach for Women. She helps women build confidence, overcome negative self-talk, and nourish their health. Claudia believes that women are the heart of their homes. Healthy women create healthy homes, both physically and emotionally! Claudia is a mom of two and married to her best friend. She loves spending time outside, walking, working out, the beach, time with friends, and the TN Vols.

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Today I am joined by Whitney Talsma! Whitney grew up in Northern Virginia where she met her husband of 17 years. She eventually moved to Boston, MA in 2012, where she worked in commercial real estate as a property manager for five years. Whitney then started working at Anthropologie's bridal brand for another five years working as a stylist and manager. Whitney lives in Boston in an 1814 antique federal farmhouse with her husband and children.  Her family background is rich in culture. Her grandmother on her dad's side is South Korean, her grandfather is Scottish while her other grandparents are from Argentina. Her diverse background influences her designs + love for travel. In her free time she enjoys spending time with her family, riding her bicycle, gardening, yoga, being outdoors, and drinking wine with a charcuterie board.

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Barakat 

Today I am joined by  Lauren Truslow! Lauren ignites a community of women on their journey to their authentic, most confident self. The solutions she brings through her complementary businesses—two barre3 fitness studios, The Nail barre salons, and The Plan by Lauren Truslow, a  line of planners —are designed to help women prioritize self-love and healthy rhythms. Lauren is a Mom of four young children, a wife and an advocate for women.

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Please consider donating to Hurricane Helene relief efforts. This is an on-going crisis that has impacted so many people throughout the Southeast. 

Today I am joined by Mariah Grumet! As a certified etiquette trainer, Mariah's mission is to bring an intentional sparkle back to a lost art. She redefines the meaning of etiquette with a modern, approachable, and vibrant twist on the topic to help her clients build confidence, create stronger connections, distinguish themselves, and reach their full potential in their personal and professional lives. Old Soul Etiquette was founded in 2021 when Mariah left a career in fashion to follow her greatest dream: to empower and impact through her passion for modern etiquette. 

Mariah is honored to work with individuals of all ages and backgrounds located across the globe. Old Soul Etiquette's services include both in-person and virtual private consulting, interactive group workshops, webinars, speaking engagements, and special events on the following topics: youth, social, dining and business etiquette, personal branding, wedding preparation, style consulting, and more. OSE’s clients span across industries such as high jewelry, finance, education, real estate, talent management, utility, hospitality, entertainment, and more. Mariah is based in New York City, and is available to travel by request. 

Mariah is also the author of modern wedding etiquette book "What Do I Do?” Her expertise has been sought after by The Today Show, NBC News, Fox News, Forbes, Southern Living, The New York Post, Travel & Leisure, Brides, Martha Stewart, and more.

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We hit over 65,000 listens!! Listen in to hear how I accidentally found out about this milestone + also why I think it is so important to be a beginner and try new things! 

Today I am joined by Phebe Huth! Phebe is the founder of Breck and Grier, a coastal-inspired brand featuring tote bags designed in Charleston, South Carolina, and woven in Morocco.

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Fred's Team

Today I am joined by Leslie Kerrigan! Leslie is a photographer in Greenville, SC specializing in high school senior portraits.  She is a mom to two college age boys and wife to her one time cubicle mate, Dan.  Leslie loves all things fashion and girly so she loves to help her clients with what to wear for their photoshoots as well as inspire women to have fun with fashion and find their style.  She is also passionate about helping women build successful and profitable photography businesses through her educational site, Seniorologie.  Through this, she hosts workshops for women photographers who want to learn how to run a successful photography business.  She also speaks at conferences across the country where she educates photographers on using social media to market their business, posing high school senior clients, pricing for profit and more!  You can usually find Leslie sitting at her desk with her toy goldendoodle Henry in her lap as she edits photos for clients or creates content for social media for all three of her accounts - Leslie Kerrigan Photography, Seniorologie and Leslie Kerrigan Style.

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Leslie Kerrigan Style
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All Hands and Hearts