In this cozy and laughter-filled episode of Amy Plus, Amy invites her husband Joe for a heartwarming recap of their surprise Valentine's Day trip to Napa Valley. From nostalgic memories to Michelin-starred dining and favorite wineries, this episode is a blend of love, luxury, and lifestyle tips for wine lovers and travel dreamers alike. If you’ve ever considered a Napa escape, or just want a peek into what makes Amy and Joe’s relationship so special, this one’s a must-listen.

What to Expect:

• How Amy surprised Joe with the ultimate Valentine’s getaway
• Nostalgic stories from Joe’s first Napa trip in the '80s
• Their favorite wineries, past and present (Silver Oak, Cardinale, Stone Street)
• Where they stayed & why The Lodge made them feel restored
• Mud treatments, spa memories & poolside moments
• Michelin-star dining at Cyrus and how it stacked up to other top-tier spots
•  Their wine snob evolution (airplane wine just won’t cut it anymore)
• A hilarious moment where Joe may have accidentally offended the chef
• Future wine destinations on their bucket list

00:33 – Intro & Why This Episode is Special

01:59 – Joe’s First Napa Visit in the 1980s

04:00 – Favorite Travel Destinations

05:55 – Staying at The Lodge

07:00 – The Cyrus Restaurant Experience

09:25 – Napa Over the Years & Their Wine Evolution

11:00 – Wine-Induced Personality Boosts & Uber Tips

12:30 – The Chef Comment Incident 🍽

14:00 – Bucket List Wine Regions

In this sparkling episode, Amy sits down with glam artist and jewelry designer Kristina Wright, a woman who’s gone from glamming up Patti LaBelle and Housewives royalty to launching a handmade jewelry brand from her Newport Beach home. They chat about pivoting during the pandemic, making charm-laced bandana necklaces, glam energy in Orange County, celebrity moments with Patti and Mariah Carey, and whether Kristina would ever join the Housewives cast herself.

00:00 – Welcome to the Show: Housewife Humor + Real Talk
00:10 – Catching Up on Life: Guilt, Religion, and Therapy
00:18 – When Your Husband Doesn’t Text Back
00:24 – Laughing Through Struggles: Married Life Chaos
00:27 – Ozempic Becomes a Thing
00:30 – How Ozempic Changed Our Bodies
00:35 – Can We Stay Skinny Without It?
00:39 – Sex, Shame, and Sisterhood
00:41 – Posing in Thongs at 40+
00:44 – Vegas, Boobs, and Filler Gone Wrong
00:47 – When Women Are Mean to Each Other
00:50 – Raw Truth: Aging, Hormones, and Feeling Unseen
00:56 – Getting Called Ugly Online & What It Does to You
01:00 – Wrapping Up with Love, Laughs, and Lip Gloss

Opportunity to kick off the very first episode of the Amy Plus Podcast with luxury lifestyle curator Amy and acclaimed mixed media artist Ash Almonte. In this candid conversation, they dive into art, personal growth, creative collaborations, and the deep stories behind Ash’s vibrant butterfly pieces.

• How Amy and Ash first connected through fashion and Instagram, sparking an unexpected creative partnership
• The personal story and symbolism behind Ash's butterfly art series, inspired by resilience and family loss
• What it takes to pursue a full-time art career and advice for aspiring artists facing challenges
• Behind-the-scenes details of curating a one-of-a-kind home art event and merging the worlds of fashion and fine art
• The importance of relationships, vulnerability, and saying “yes” to new ities in both art and life

00:00 Amy Plus: Faith, Fashion, Lifestyle

06:35 "Butterfly Encounter After Loss"

10:38 Releasing Love Through Grief

20:32 Determined to Attend Regardless

21:24 Art Meets Fashion Fusion

29:16 Fusing Fashion and Art

31:19 "Intention Amid Chaos"

37:24 Nonprofit Inspires Foster Teens

42:41 "No Flow Wall of Art"

48:59 "Unyielding Commitment to Art"

56:31 Small Town Artist's Journey

01:01:17 Art Sale Confusion

01:03:49 Grateful for the Opportunity