A girlfriends' podcast about why we buy. | Join us as we explore the future of commerce, entrepreneurship and delve into the reasons why we crave stories behind our purchases. From decoding brand narratives to founder humanity stories to unraveling the psychology of our buying habits, we'll take you on a fascinating journey. Want to know more about a product in conversation? Shop the podcast at transactionallove.org! Let’s gain a deeper understanding of the connections between retail, meanin ...
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2.11: Porchfest Benicia ♫ Part II of II - Ex Capitals Band | Mary Farmar School of Rock Stage
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Welcome back to Transactional Love♡. Wendi and Norma bring you a special two-part episode, stories that are near and dear to both of our hearts. Focused on our town, Benicia, California, we have a behind-the-scenes look into Porchfest Benicia 2024, presented by Benicia Magazine. If you haven't been to a Porchfest, this special event is a local, gra…
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2.10: Porchfest Benicia ♫ Part I of II - Jerry Hayes, Former Benicia Mayor and Steward of Benicia History | Mary Farmar School of Rock Stage
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Welcome back to Transactional Love♡. Wendi and Norma bring you this very special two-part series episode, a story that is near and dear to both of our hearts. Focused on our town, Benicia, California, we have a behind-the-scenes look into Porchfest Benicia 2024, presented by Benicia Magazine. If you haven't been to a Porchfest, this special event i…
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2.9: Philip Soucy, Ceramicist, Artist + Founder of The Soucy Shop | The Commerce of Art, Honesty in Ceramics, Speaking + Dancing in Clay, Trusting your Light
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Welcome back to Transactional Love. In this special episode, Wendi and Norma welcome Philip Soucy, internationally-acclaimed Ceramicist, Artist + Founder of The Soucy Shop. Philip has exhibited at The Clayarch Gimhae Museum in South Korea and Cranbrook Art Museum and has been featured in publications throughout the art world, such as Artforum. His …
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2.8: Unboxing with Wendi & Norma | The Psychology of Selling by Brian Tracy, Insights on 6 Practices to Increase Success in Business Sales and Selling for Ourselves
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Welcome back to TL♡. In this episode, Wendi and Norma Unbox the book, The Psychology of Selling by Brian Tracy, published in 2006. We discuss 6 practices you can implement today to increase success in selling, not only in business, but in everyday life. Join us over on Patreon at the link below to listen into member-only episodes and TL♡ Community …
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2.7: Andrea Escobar, Designer + Founder of Andrea Escobar Studio | Architecture as poetry, Structure and beauty, Behavior and emotion to the spatial environment
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Welcome back to Transactional Love. Wendi and Norma welcome a dear friend and passionate designer, Andrea Escobar. Andrea is the founder of Andrea Escobar Studio, where she explores the evolving concept of home and how it changes over time and from person to person. Raised in Tijuana, Mexico and educated in architecture at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo,…
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2.6: TL♡ Benicia Magazine Interview | *Patreon Teaser* Full Episode Link in Show Notes
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Welcome back to Transactional Love. In this *Patreon member-only* episode, Wendi and Norma Speak with Caitlin Emmett of Benicia Magazine to do a fun interview on the TL♡ podcast, what started this passion project of ours, and a bit more into our own backgrounds. We are so happy to share this episode with you. For the full episode visit the Patreon …
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2.5: Unboxing with Wendi & Norma | The Tortured Poets Department by Taylor Swift *Patreon Teaser* 31:13 Full Episode Link in Show Notes
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Welcome back to TL♡. It's been a month since TTPD has been ours. We are unboxing The Tortured Poets Department by Taylor Swift with Wendi & Norma. We reflect and ruminate on the beauty, the heartbreak and the poetry of it all. Join us over on Patreon to listen into the full 31:13 minute convo, click on the link below & join the TL♡ Community: Circl…
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2.4: Chef Kyle Young, Executive Chef of The Cafe at the Inn Benicia | Complex Art of Simple, Informal Training, Kitchens as Chapters, Hospitality Is Not One-Size-Fits-All
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Welcome back to season two with Wendi & Norma, welcoming our friend and local Chef Kyle Young. Born and raised in Tucson, Arizona, Chef Kyle realized his love for cooking by accident. As a teenager, Chef Kyle had his first restaurant experience in his first job as a dishwasher. Since then and throughout his career he has become a self-taught, award…
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2.3: Unboxing with Wendi & Norma | *Patreon Teaser* Full Episode Link in Show Notes
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Welcome back to TL♡. Join us over on Patreon for this *exclusive member-only* episode of Unboxing with Wendi & Norma. To listen into the full convo and product details, click on the Patreon link below & join the TL♡ Community: Circle, Besties and Co-creators. ♡ Join us on Patreon for early access, exclusive member-only episodes and more: patreon.co…
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2.2: Wendi Shavon, Founder of The Garden Somm, Sweetness & Light Flowers, Sanctuary of Self Yoga | Insights on Connection, Cultivating, and Community
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For our second season 2 drop, we have a very special episode with our very own Wendi Shavon. Wendi is the founder of three unique business ventures that all seamlessly weave together through wine, flowers and yoga. Wendi is the Founder of The Garden Somm, Sweetness & Light Flowers, and the Sanctuary Of Self Yoga. We're flipping the script as she's …
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2.1: Jenny Boucher, Founder - D.A.R. Proyectos | Art of Play, Intersection of Local Identity & Contemporary Design, Finding Courage to Globally Explore
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To kick off our very first Episode of Season 2, Wendi & Norma delve into visionary Parson's The New School designer, Jenny Boucher's captivating journey with D.A.R. Proyectos, the design studio she co-founded in Peru. Alongside her husband, award-winning industrial designer, Mauricio Navarro, Jenny marries traditional Peruvian Andean craftsmanship …
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Season 1 Insights ♡ with Wendi & Norma
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That's a wrap on Season 1! Today we unpack what we learned this whole season, what our takeaways are, what our experiences have been. We've had so many magical moments, insights, aha-moments, inspiration, a whole lot of laughs, and whole lot of wine :) Wendi & Norma achieved our goal of spending time together in creation as dear friends and are so …
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Episode 11: Retail Therapy with Brenda | Intentional Shopping, Joy of Being Alone, Mom Guilt Spectrum, Generational Money Lessons
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Retail Therapy with Friends: Wendi and Norma welcome our good friend and neighbor, Brenda, for our first episode of retail therapy. We look beyond the big data and demographics to dissect the human aspect of buying. Brenda is an attorney, wife and mother who is based in Benicia, CA. She shares her consumer psyche and retail habits as we explore mot…
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Episode 10: Unboxing with Wendi & Norma | Ü Relax by Calming Co.
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Unboxing with Wendi and Norma: Ü Relax by Calming Co. We discovered a lovely calming tonic that has become a staple beverage for recording our podcast together. We have loved this tonic as an alternate "cheers" to our weekly glass of wine. Ü Relax is a naturally soothing formula which promotes deep relaxation, calms your nerves, & brightens your mo…
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Episode 9: Martin Reyes, Master of Wine & Partner at WineWise | Viticulture Stories & Futures, Wine Selection and Discovery
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A first-generation American, Martin Reyes, has held influential roles in many sectors of the wine industry since 2002: wine director, importer, educator, international judge, award-winning winemaker, and writer. His wine story began with an over-indulgent Parisian dinner as a Stanford undergrad; soon after he was stocking shelves at K&L in Californ…
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Episode 8: Philippa Girling, Camp Château CEO | A Haven in the Southwest of France, Investing in Ourselves, Discovery of Self, The Art of "Candlemaking"
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Philippa Girling has over 30 years of experience establishing new functions and businesses. She was a C-level banking executive before founding Camp Château in the Southwest of France, and has an extensive network of US-based professional women. Philippa has a close connection with the Quercy region having visited her parent’s family home there eve…
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Episode 7: Kelly Grace Thomas, Published Poet | Creativity in Matriarchy, Healing in Words, Lifespan of Art, Creation over Destruction, Transaction of Literature
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KELLY GRACE THOMAS is a poet, writer, educator, and an ocean-obsessed Aries from Jersey. Her first full-length collection, Boat Burned, was released with YesYes Books in 2020. She is the winner of the Jane Underwood Poetry Prize and the Neil Postman Award for Metaphor. Kelly’s poems have appeared in: The Adroit Journal, Best New Poets, 32 Poems, Lo…
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Episode 6: Katherine Berg, Founder Will&Atlas | Fair Trade Philosophy, Investing in Women for Community, Love & Contracts, Motherhood & Legacy in Business
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Katherine Berg is the founder of Will & Atlas based in Benicia, California. Katie holds a lifelong appreciation for craftsmanship and one-of-a-kind treasures – a love honed over decades of travel and running a French antiques import business with her late husband, William. Together, the Bergs built what is now known as Will & Atlas, a home decor an…
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Episode 5: Nicole Yarbrough, Founder Pink Arrows Boutique | Fashion as Storytelling, Motherhood + Entrepreneurship, Silent Partner, Movement in Merchandising
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Nicole Yarbrough is the founder and owner of Pink Arrows Boutique in Benicia, California. Nicole shares her inspiring journey from childhood, getting her first sewing machine to fashion school to corporate jobs to realizing her dream of owning Pink Arrows. She shares insights on fashion as storytelling, motherhood and entrepreneurship, her silent p…
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Episode 4: Kristle Lauren, Tastemaker | Building an Influence, Pivoting from the Corporate World, Choosing Yourself
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Kristle Lauren is a fashion and beauty influencer based in Austin, TX. She creates content around inspiring and instilling confidence in the every day woman through affordable, comfortable, and relatable style and beauty. When she is not creating content on social media, she enjoys reading, watching movies and shows with her husband of 9 years, wor…
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Episode 3: Michele Varian, Founder MV | Inclusive Design, Brick & Mortar, Supply Chain, Art of Making
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Designer and owner, Michele Varian joins us from New York City to share deep insights on inclusive design, brick & mortar, supply chain, and the art of making. Michele has been featured in the New York Times, New York Magazine and Dwell. The Michele Varian shop at 400 Atlantic Avenue is an unexpected oasis of curious, provocative, and beautiful thi…
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Episode 2: Welcome to Transactional Love
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Welcome to Transactional Love. Hosts Wendi and Norma share the purpose behind the podcast and what to expect from conversations to come. So happy you're with us! ♡ Join on Patreon for early access, exclusive-member-only episodes and more: patreon.com/TransactionalLove ♡ Join our Community: https://www.instagram.com/transactionallove/ ♡ Say hello to…
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Welcome to Transactional Love. We are so happy you're with us! ♡ Join on Patreon for early access, exclusive-member-only episodes and more: patreon.com/TransactionalLove ♡ Join our Community: https://www.instagram.com/transactionallove/ ♡ Say hello to Wendi & Norma: Hello@transactionallove.org transactionallove.org…
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