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- PART 2: Getting to Know the REAL Serena Appiah - #114
In Part 2 of 2 of getting to know me, I share with you how I lost my job--the job I was doing prior to becoming a full-time blogger and YouTuber, including sharing with my my 2 biggest fears, what's on my bucket list, and more!
As much as we all love to talk about ourselves, I never thought I would actually do an entire episode about the real Serena behind Thrift Diving. My friend, Laura Rudder, a fellow Thrift Diving reader and listener, asked to interview me to dig a little deeper into who is the real face behind Thrift Diving. She wanted to know more about who I was, where I come from, what I studied in college, how I met my husband, what jobs I did prior to starting Thrift Diving, and more. She and I delve into my family dynamics, as well. Follow along as Laura and I go deep into who Serena Appiah really is....
Episodes- PART 1/2 - Getting to Know the REAL Serena Appiah - #113
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44 min - PART 1: Getting to Know the REAL Serena Appiah - #113
In Part 1 of 2, as much as we all love to talk about ourselves, I never thought I would actually do an entire episode about the real Serena behind Thrift Diving. My friend, Laura Rudder, a fellow Thrift Diving reader and listener, asked to interview me to dig a little deeper into who is the real face behind Thrift Diving. She wanted to know more about who I was, where I come from, what I studied in college, how I met my husband, what jobs I did prior to starting Thrift Diving, and more. She and I delve into my family dynamics, as well. Follow along as Laura and I go deep into who Serena Appiah really is....
Resources- Elin Hilderbrand Nantucket fiction author
- Article on how pets may not be as happy as you think.
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1 hr 5 min - How to Start Taking Care of Your Body TODAY! - #112
What you do to your body today determines what your body will allow you to do tomorrow. Without good health, you can't do your favorite DIY projects or hobbies ....you can't chase your kids or grandkids.... and you may not even be able to properly care for home or yourself without assistance. That is NOT the type of life you want. In order to continue to live your best creative and independent life in your own home and on your own terms (without assistance), you need to make your body, your health a priority today!
I talk with a long-time friend, Chad Smith, (owner of Five Lions Marketing, a former professional wrestler, a former fitness coach and fitness facility owner) about how sedentary folks can get started with setting health goals for themselves.
Be sure to check out Chad and his new podcast Life, Love, and Hustle.
Resources- Life, Love, and Hustle podcast (drops May 15, 2023)
- Five Lions Marketing
- Diary of a CEO podcast episode with the Glucose Goddess
Episodes Mentioned
- 5 Things You Didn't Know About Insurance - #6
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1 hr 3 min - 10 Things You MUST Know Before Hitting the Thrift Store - #111
Earth Day was this past weekend, and it got me thinking about thrift store shopping and how buying used can help with cutting environmental costs that come with buying "new." But before you hit the thrift stores to find furniture and such, what are some things you should know before going? Here are my 10 tips!
**NOTE: The free 50-page book I referenced in the podcast is no longer available, unfortunately!
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Resources- 10 Things You MUST Know Before Hitting the Thrift Stores - blog post
- ABC News South Sudan Flooding
- Earth Day Tips and Suggestions
Projects Mentioned- Mid-century Modern Dresser Makeover
Episodes Mentioned- Toxic Effects of Buying New - #3
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59 min - My She-Shed Has a Bug Infestation (Plus...Creating More Storage) - #110
Just when the interior of my she-shed is "done" and ready to be turned into pretty office space with a workshop area, it's become invaded by clover mites! These little red bugs aren't harmful to humans, but are a major nuisance. They're super tiny and can barely be distinguished between flecks of normal dust and actual clover mites (they're part of the spider family). It's been a bit traumatizing! That's what I've been battling this week, including building a gazebo and finishing up a utility room makeover where I added more storage space between exposed studs. Let's jump into it!
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Resources- Clover mites
- Exclusive Tech Repairs
Projects Mentioned- BEFORE & AFTER: Utility Room Makeover
- How I Built My Gazebo
- Changing Table Repurposed Into a Desk
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33 min - 7 Reasons Why You're Struggling to Get Started on Your DIY Projects - #109
When I ask readers, "What's your biggest DIY challenge?" one of the biggest challenges mentioned is GETTING STARTED. This is a challenge for me, too, even after all these years of experience. There are so many reasons why that happens, but I think it boils down to these 7 reasons. Let's figure out solutions to these problems with procrastinations so that we can be productive and get our DIY projects done!
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Projects Mentioned- Walk-in closet organizer that I built
- My latest project: BEFORE & AFTER: Metal Cabinet Makeover
Episodes Mentioned- How to Start Finishing Projects! (with Charles Gilkey) - #2
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55 min - THIS Is How You STOP Projects From Taking So Long - #108
There's a saying: "If you fail to plan, you plan to fail." While that definitely puts fear in us to plan, a lack of planning doesn't necessary lead to complete failure. Rather, it makes us frustrated, can cost extra money, and waste time. However, your project may still turn out spectacular! :) The problem is that all that extra work makes DIY projects take so long and can suck the joy out of the creative process. Here are some questions to ask yourself before starting on a project so that you can reduce the time and frustration on those projects!
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Projects Mentioned- Metal Cabinet Makeover (Blog Post)
- Metal Cabinet Makeover (YouTube)
Episodes Mentioned- How to Plan Out Your Projects From START to FINISH! - #68
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50 min - How $400,000 in Habitat ReStore Sales (and Volunteers, Sweat Equity!) Fuels Affordable Homes for Families!
How does a non-profit like Habitat for Humanity do such incredible work to provide affordable housing to families? Through its volunteers, donations, and the money raise through its awesome ReStore thrift shops sales, of course! This week I sat down with Jeff Dee, President and CEO of Habitat for Humanity Metro (the local affiliate here in Maryland, DC, and Virginia) to talk about how Habitat for Humanity got started, how they design their homes for maximum efficiency, how it selects families to buy a Habitat home, the nurturing provided for these homebuyers, why volunteers are the lifeblood of this non-profit, and how and why you should consider volunteering with Habitat (even if you have no building experience).
LINKS:
- Jeff Dee, President & CEO, Habitat Metro (Bio)
- Habitat for Humanity (find your local affiliate)
- Habitat for Humanity Metro (Maryland, DC, Virgina affiliate)
- Email Habitat Metro to sign up as a volunteer!
- See the current and completed projects for Habitat Metro!
MENTIONED
- $500 designer chair I bought from ReStore (Galanter & Jones Kosmos Chair)
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1 hr 9 min - Imposter Syndrome Hit Me HARD This Week... #106
This week was physically and mentally exhausting. I was on set most of the week in Baltimore, Maryland for a photoshoot for Great Stuff, a brand that makes spray foam insulation. I was hired as an actor to be on set for video and photography, as a "pro" who was comfortable using the spray foam, only to completely mess up my one of my shots on the first day. In this episode, I'm sharing with you what happened, how it felt to feel like others would think I was a fraud, and how I recovered. Do you ever suffer from "imposter syndrome," too?
Email me at [email protected] if you have any questions, or just want to share with me your thoughts or feedback on The Thrift Diving podcast!
Connect with me on Instagram @ThriftDiving.ACTORS & PRODUCTS MENTIONED:
- Jason Berry
- Camilo Linares
- Great Stuff spray foam insulation
MENTIONED
- Walmart "How We Home" video on set where I started to lose my voice
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48 min - How to Paint Over Rusty Metal Furniture - #105
If you find old metal furniture at the thrift store (or you might have some in your garage!), you might be wondering if you can paint over metal furniture with rust. The answer is YES, but you have to follow a few important steps first! In today's episode, I'll share with you how I found these two cool vintage metal cabinets at an online auction and am in the process of removing rust and painting them for my "she shed"! Email me at [email protected] if you have any questions, or just want to share with me your thoughts or feedback on The Thrift Diving podcast!
Connect with me on Instagram @ThriftDiving.PRODUCTS MENTIONED:
- Metal Rescue Rust Remover Gel (I love this one this most!)
- Rust-oleum Rust Dissolver Gel
- Wire brush set for removing rust flakes
PROJECTS MENTIONED:
- BEFORE and AFTER: Bar Cart Makeover
MENTIONED:
- The McGuire Group online auctions (if you live in Northern VA, MD, or DC)
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About The Thrift Diving Podcast
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Inspiring you to decorate, improve, and maintain your home with DIY, without compromising your wallet, the environment, or style.