Conversations with the Hostess
109 episodes - English - Latest episode: 2 days ago -Conversations with the Hostess is all about building community and deeper connections with those in your life through hosting them in your home. Join Amy, a wife, mom, Naval Officer, and online party planner as she has conversations weekly with entertaining and party experts. We will discuss parties, holidays, and celebrating life's big and small moments. You'll leave with inspiration and tactical ideas to build a community, deepen friendships, and lead a fulfilled life!
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Episodes
9: The Importance of Having a Party Activity
July 13, 2020 06:32 - 41 minutes - 40.1 MBIn this week's episode I talk with Amber of Cotier Brand about how parties have peaks and valleys, and using party products that double as activities are the perfect thing to bring your party back up to a peak. Hearing her authentically tell her story of how she was a reluctant hostess and what made her appreciate hosting will surely resonate with so many. It was such a fun conversation about how to make better connections during a party. Listen to hear all we talked about and how you can...
8: A Look Back on Our Hosting Journey
July 07, 2020 05:51 - 45 minutes - 58.5 MBA special, close to home, guest joins Amy from The Daily Hostess this week and looks back at our hosting journey over the years. We talk about all the fun memories we've made hosting friends and family, plus a lot of mistakes and lessons learned from each of those events. Listen in this week to hear our recommendations and get inspiration to host your community no matter where you live or stage of life you're in. You can see the episode show notes here: https://thedailyhostess.com/podcast...
7: Summer Entertaining Guide
June 22, 2020 10:16 - 37 minutes - 47.1 MBNow that summer is officially here, it's time to find the best ways to entertain all season long. Listen in this week as Amy discusses summer entertaining with food, kids, parties, and tips to make your outdoor party the best for your guests. Plus you'll get information and links to all of the products and resources recommended. Have your own summer entertaining tips you want to share? You can when you join the podcast Facebook group Conversation Connections, it's a free, fun place to han...
6: Going Overboard on Party Themes
June 15, 2020 10:07 - 44 minutes - 43.1 MBIf you like all the little details of a party and over the top party themes then this is the episode for you! Alia from Party Like a Cherry shares her party planning secrets for kids parties, activities, and her personal mantra to keep the party focused on the guest of honor. A great episode for anyone throwing their kid a birthday party or someone who wants to hear how to DIY amazing party themes. Don't forget to rate and review the podcast, join the Conversation Connections Facebook pag...
5: Community Building Skills of Military Spouses
June 08, 2020 10:43 - 1 hour - 59.3 MBOn this week's episode of Conversations with the Hostess, Amy talks with experience military spouse Felicia Fernandez about how the skills she developed as a military spouse help her throughout all aspects of her life. If you've ever been the new person at work, in a neighborhood, or school, you'll want to listen to what Felicia recommends in order to start finding your group of friends and how to help those around you. We also talk about her experience as a female leader in Scouts BSA, and ...
4: How to Build an Offline Community
June 01, 2020 04:00 - 35 minutes - 42.2 MBHow does one woman who connected with other moms online build an offline, in person community? Listen in to hear just how Kate Starkey of The Cheltenham MumBoss Club did it. She created a large network of mom owned businesses in a no judgement zone that continually support each other. You'll take away great advice for building your own community offline and tips on how to host that community. Don't miss this episode!
3: Little Kid Parties vs. Teen Parties
May 25, 2020 09:09 - 49 minutes - 60.4 MBJoin Amy as she interviews her party hosting loving sister-in-law Joanna Long. We talk about lots of catering tips that you can use at your own home party. There is so much good advice for how to transition from little kid parties to tween and teen birthday parties. You'll also hear encouraging news about how to make friends as an adult especially when you move around a lot. It's a great interview, listen now!
2: How to Celebrate in Quarantine
May 18, 2020 00:26 - 36 minutes - 44.9 MBIn Episode 2 of Conversations with the Hostess I dive into the situation that we're all in right now.....quarantine. I'm talking about all the things we've been celebrating while in quarantine. And why we should be celebrating. Hello, breaking up the monotony of days! I've got tons of ideas of how to celebrate with those you're quarantining with, celebrating with your neighbors and community, birthdays, and taking care of those amazing essential workers! I also introduce a fun segmen...
1: What is Conversations with the Hostess
May 17, 2020 23:28 - 7 minutes - 8.94 MBJoin Amy, from The Daily Hostess, to learn why I started this podcast and how it can help you. If you've ever felt like you needed to learn how to host people in your home or make friends again after moving, this is the podcast for you. I'll be sharing all about my history with hosting and why it's become my passion. Having people in my home celebrating is what helps me to make deep connections with my friends so that they become friends for life. Follow along on this hosting jour...