The Get Thrifty Podcast

What if the most overlooked items at the thrift store could become clothing people actually want to buy? From vintage pillowcases and tablecloths to secondhand sweaters, upcycling artist Alex DiMauro is transforming ordinary thrift finds into one-of-a-kind fashion.

On this episode of the Get Thrifty Podcast, host Maggie Scivicque talks with Alex, founder of Mayfly, about her creative approach to sustainable fashion, how she sources secondhand materials, and how she grew her upcycled clothing business from pop-up markets and a vintage VW bus into a brick-and-mortar boutique in Harvard Square, Massachusetts.

Alex shares how she turns discarded textiles into wearable art, why learning to sew opens up new possibilities for thrifted clothing, and what she's learned about selling handmade fashion. She also discusses the realities of running a small business, building a creative community, and using social media to share her work.

GUEST HANDLES & RESOURCES

• IG: @mayfly.bus
• FB: @mayfly.bus
• YT: @mayflybus⁩
• Website: https://www.mayflybus.com/

SHOW NOTES

• What Alex looks for at thrift stores, including cotton sweaters, button-down shirts, and vintage textiles
• How stained sweaters, old pillowcases, and tablecloths become unique, wearable fashion
• Why Alex believes sewing and upcycling are valuable skills anyone can learn
• How Mayfly grew from vintage pop-ups into a permanent retail storefront
• What she's learned about pricing handmade clothing and balancing creativity with running a business
• How authentic social media content helped introduce more people to her upcycled designs
• Why giving discarded clothing a second life can change the way we think about fashion

Vintage reseller Andi Jenkins has figured out how to turn thrift hauls into demand. After sourcing vintage overseas, she uses YouTube haul videos to build excitement around her finds, then releases them on Etsy, where her drops typically sell out within 24 hours.

On this episode of the Get Thrifty Podcast, Maggie Scivicque catches up with Andi of All Put Together to talk about what changed when she stopped treating reselling as a side hustle and started building it like a full-time business. Andi shares how YouTube increased her sell-through rate, why showing your inventory matters, how she chooses between Etsy, vintage booths, and other selling platforms, and why multiple income streams helped her confidently leave her consulting career.

She also shares plenty of sourcing insight along the way, including what makes European flea markets and UK car boot sales so appealing to vintage hunters, what kinds of finds can be much easier to come across overseas, and how she packs and brings vintage inventory home without relying on expensive international shipping.

GUEST HANDLES & RESOURCES

• IG: @allputtogether
• YT: @AllPutTogether
• Etsy Shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/AllPutTogetherShop

SHOW NOTES

• How Andi uses thrift haul videos to create demand before her vintage drops go live
• Why her Etsy drops after sourcing trips typically sell out within 24 hours
• Where Andi sources vintage in Europe, including flea markets, antique centers, and UK car boot sales
• Her tips for packing vintage finds and bringing them home in checked luggage
• Why focusing on fewer selling platforms can be better than trying to sell everywhere
• How diversifying her income through YouTube, vintage sales, booths, consulting, and education helped Andi go full time
• How resellers can use social media and Facebook Marketplace to get inventory in front of more potential buyers

Twenty years of thrifting can completely change what you notice on the racks. Fashion creator and stylist Beth Jones shares how decades of studying vintage fashion, designers, runways, and personal style have shaped the way she finds extraordinary secondhand pieces.

Beth takes host Maggie Scivicque through her journey from childhood rummage sales and the early days of fashion blogging to becoming one of the early creators filming thrift shopping for YouTube. Along the way, she shares some unforgettable vintage finds, including a tagless Vivienne Westwood cardigan, a '90s Norma Kamali suit, and an incredible Cope Copine dress.

GUEST HANDLES & RESOURCES

• IG: @bjonesstyle
• TT: @bjonesstyle
• YT: @bjonesstyle
• Website: bjonesstyle.com

SHOW NOTES

• How Beth's love of thrifting started with childhood rummage sales
• Why studying fashion history and designers can change what you notice at the thrift store
• How she recognized a '90s Vivienne Westwood piece even without the original tag
• Why vintage and thrifted fashion remained central to her style as influencer culture evolved
• How "Always Play Dress Up" became the philosophy behind her style and community
• Why the thrill of finding something extraordinary in the wild never gets old

What can U.S. thrifters learn from secondhand shopping in Brazil? Marina, a São Paulo native and passionate secondhand shopper, shares how Brazil's curated brechós turn resale shopping into a boutique-like experience, with carefully selected fashion, luxury finds, and a strong focus on giving quality clothing another life.

Marina also joins Maggie to talk about finding better-quality clothes at thrift stores, developing patience for the hunt, and building a wardrobe that looks elevated without paying full price. From a roughly $6 Barbour jacket to vintage L.L.Bean, Peter Millar, and her dream Dooney & Bourke find, this conversation is packed with reasons to check secondhand first.

GUEST HANDLES & RESOURCES

• IG: @marina_athome
• Website: Amazon storefront

SHOW NOTES

• How secondhand shopping in Brazil differs from the U.S. thrift store experience
• Why Brazilian brechós can feel more like curated fashion boutiques
• Why patience is essential when you're hunting for great thrift finds
• What Marina looks for in quality fabrics, vintage pieces, and classic brands
• How one incredible Barbour find changed the way she approached thrifting
• Why checking secondhand before buying new can open up a completely different wardrobe

The best thrift finds aren't always the pieces that look perfect on the rack. Sometimes the real skill is spotting what a secondhand piece could become.

Maggie sits down with Carrie Mashburn, creator of The Mashburn Edit, to talk about finding potential in thrifted clothes, upcycling pieces you already own, and creating a personal style without constantly buying something new. Carrie shares the simple DIY clothing transformations that helped her online community take off, along with her approach to shopping thrift stores, experimenting with color, and giving overlooked clothes a second chance.

GUEST HANDLES & RESOURCES

• TT: @the.mashburn.edit
• IG: @themashburnedit
• FB: The Mashburn Edit
• Website: The Mashburn Edit

SHOW NOTES

• How Carrie spots potential in thrifted clothes other shoppers might pass by
• Simple ways to transform clothing with cutting, dye, bleach, and creative styling
• Why you shouldn't be afraid to experiment with clothes you rarely wear
• How to shop your own closet instead of relying on links and buying every new look
• What Carrie looks for when thrifting and how she handles stores that feel overwhelming
• Why mixing colors, patterns, accessories, and unexpected pieces can completely change an outfit
• How a simple T-shirt cutting video helped Carrie's upcycling content reach a huge new audience

What do today's secondhand shoppers actually want from thrift and resale stores? For Caroline Phillips, founder of Paloma Modern Consignment in Austin, the answer goes beyond finding a great deal. Shoppers are looking for quality, recognizable brands, an inviting experience, community, and an easier way to make secondhand part of how they shop.

On the Get Thrifty Podcast, host Maggie Scivicque talks with Caroline about creating an upscale modern consignment boutique that bridges everyday fashion and luxury while making secondhand shopping more approachable. They explore the stigma that still surrounds thrifting, why younger shoppers are embracing resale differently, and how trust, hospitality, sustainability, and community can shape the modern resale experience.

GUEST HANDLES & RESOURCES

• TT: @paloma_consignment
• IG: @paloma_consignment
• Website: https://www.palomaconsignment.com/

SHOW NOTES

• How a curated boutique experience can make secondhand shopping more approachable to people intimidated by traditional thrifting
• Why shoppers want everything from Lululemon and Anthropologie to Chanel, Gucci, Prada, and Hermès secondhand
• What Caroline is learning about Gen Z shoppers discovering resale through TikTok
• Why building trust and community can matter more than pushing for an immediate sale
• How buying, wearing, and reselling clothing creates a more circular approach to fashion
• Why Caroline focuses primarily on modern pieces from the past five years, including new-with-tags inventory
• How events, local makers, and experiences like color analysis can turn a resale store into a community destination

Dolly Parton's generosity, unforgettable style, entrepreneurial spirit, and commitment to being authentically herself inspired generations. In this special tribute episode of the Get Thrifty Podcast, Maggie looks back at favorite conversations with past guests who shared their own love for Dolly and the lessons they took from her life.

From a thrifted pink Dolly vinyl and rhinestone-covered fashion to the Imagination Library, philanthropy, business, and big hair, these moments celebrate the many reasons Dolly meant so much to so many people.

SHOW NOTES

• Leah reflects on Dolly's generosity and how she used her platform and resources to help others
• Facebook reselling expert Elizabeth Daniel shares how Dolly's kindness, work ethic, and Southern roots influence the way she runs her own business
• Emily remembers Dolly as a fashion icon and her unforgettable appearances on Hannah Montana
• A look at Dolly's impact through the Imagination Library
• Leanne celebrates Dolly as the ultimate queen of kitsch, rhinestones, big hair, vintage style, and fearless self-expression
• Why Dolly's authenticity, humor, heart, and ability to bring people together remain such an important part of her legacy

Natalie turns thrifted clothes into one-of-one streetwear by combining secondhand sourcing, screen printing, sewing, and upcycling. On the Get Thrifty Podcast, she shares how Eccentric Soul 1996 grew from sketches in a college dorm to ThriftCon, where Tyler, the Creator stopped by her booth and checked out her work.

Host Maggie Scivicque talks with Natalie about the creative process behind her Atlanta-based streetwear brand, why she chooses thrifted denim for her designs, and what it really takes to build a handmade fashion business from the ground up. Natalie also shares why she looks beyond brand names when sourcing, how she taught herself screen printing and sewing, and why the failures and $0 pop-ups are just as important to document as the wins.

GUEST HANDLES & RESOURCES

• TT: @eccentricsoul1996
• IG: @eccentricsoul1996
• Website: https://eccentricsoul1996.com/

SHOW NOTES

• How Natalie transforms thrifted denim into one-of-one streetwear and wearable art
• Why fabric quality, feel, and creative potential matter more than the brand name when she's thrifting
• How teaching herself screen printing and returning to sewing completely changed Eccentric Soul
• What happened when Tyler, the Creator discovered her work at ThriftCon
• Why Natalie shares the failed pop-ups, frustrating days, and behind-the-scenes reality of building her brand
• How she uses sashiko stitching, upcycling, and vintage clothing to create pieces with a message
• Why scaling a one-of-one fashion business creates a unique inventory challenge
• Natalie's vision for an Atlanta creative space where artists can make, learn, and collaborate

Eight years of buying, selling, and sourcing secondhand creates a very different perspective on what makes a great thrift find. This conversation digs into the hard-earned thrifting lessons that can help shoppers and resellers think differently about quality, inventory, sourcing, and what actually sells.

Maggie talks with Lauren about the realities of running a thrift store, from sourcing enough inventory and buying clothing directly from customers to markdowns, seasonal merchandise, and developing a better eye for secondhand quality. Whether you thrift for yourself or source inventory to resell, Lauren's experience offers a behind-the-scenes look at how thrift store ownership changes the way you shop.

GUEST HANDLES & RESOURCES

• YouTube: @LaurenManz
• IG: lauren_manz
• Website: https://www.mscthrift.com/

SHOW NOTES

• Why Andrew recommends making two laps around every thrift store
• What materials can signal a quality secondhand find
• Why estate sales, yard sales, and Facebook Marketplace belong in your sourcing rotation
• What working at a thrift store taught him about pricing and the items shoppers overlook
• How Andrew turns unwanted furniture and even discarded pieces into elevated home decor
• Why smaller cities and towns can offer a different thrifting experience than major markets
• How his approach shifted from collecting more to "more detail, less stuff"
• Why learning basic restoration and upholstery skills can open up an entirely new category of thrift finds

Want to thrift better than most shoppers? Former thrift store employee and REISSUED creator Andrew Harper shares the insider tips, sourcing habits, and secondhand lessons he learned from years of seeing what comes through the doors and what shoppers leave behind.

On the Get Thrifty Podcast, Maggie Scivicque talks with Andrew about his three years working at a ReStore, the thrifting tips behind his most-viewed YouTube video, and how he spots quality, overlooked potential, and one-of-a-kind pieces. They also get into restoring unwanted furniture, thrifting while traveling, decorating with secondhand finds, and why Andrew has become more selective about what he brings home.

GUEST HANDLES & RESOURCES

• YouTube: @REISSUED
• IG: reissued.studio
• Website: https://www.reissued.studio/

SHOW NOTES

• Why Andrew recommends making two laps around every thrift store
• What materials can signal a quality secondhand find
• Why estate sales, yard sales, and Facebook Marketplace belong in your sourcing rotation
• What working at a thrift store taught him about pricing and the items shoppers overlook
• How Andrew turns unwanted furniture and even discarded pieces into elevated home decor
• Why smaller cities and towns can offer a different thrifting experience than major markets
• How his approach shifted from collecting more to "more detail, less stuff"
• Why learning basic restoration and upholstery skills can open up an entirely new category of thrift finds