I Am Home podcast
175 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 month ago -Home is what connects us all and nobody knows home like NFM. Hosted by three of our own team members, NFM’s new podcast goes deeper than simply design trends and connects you to the people, projects and ideas that help you make your house a home.
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Conquering Adversities, Living the Dream, And Making Your Home Feel Like Yours with Dallas Cowboys’ Wide Receiver, CeeDee Lamb
December 30, 2020 07:00 - 41 minutes - 33.4 MBCedarian "CeeDee" Lamb is an American football wide receiver for the Dallas Cowboys. He was drafted by the team during the first round of the 2020 National Football League Draft. CeeDee played football at Oklahoma, where he shattered school records and averaged yards per catch touchdowns and receiving yards and has been on the All-American honorary team multiple years running. In this episode… You may already know Cedarian "CeeDee" Lamb as the Dallas Cowboys' wide receiver but behind all...
Continuing the Legend and Legacy of NFM (Part 2) with Irv and Ron Blumkin
December 09, 2020 07:00 - 50 minutes - 40.5 MBIrv Blumkin is the CEO of Nebraska Furniture Mart (NFM), where he started working when he was just 8 years old. He rejoined the family business after earning his Bachelor of Science in Business from the University of Arizona in 1974. Since then, he has been instrumental in the operations, growth, and expansion of the business, which has led to what it is today. He is one of the grandsons of the legendary Mrs. B, founder of NFM. Ron Blumkin is the Chairman of Nebraska Furniture Mart (NFM). ...
The Evolution of Design and the True Meaning Of Comfort with Kathy Ireland
November 11, 2020 07:00 - 49 minutes - 39.8 MBKathy Ireland is a former supermodel who has graced the pages of Sports Illustrated for 13 consecutive issues, including the 1989 all-time best-selling issue of the magazine ever. And today, Kathy can be found on the cover of Forbes because she has always been an entrepreneur, even when she was modeling. In 1993, Kathy started Kathy Ireland Worldwide, a multi-billion dollar lifestyle brand that is huge in fashion, home decor, and so much more. She is also a mom, humanitarian, advocate, and...
Making Your House Feel like Home with Brittany Matthews of Brittany Lynne Fitness
September 09, 2020 06:00 - 40 minutes - 32.9 MBBrittany Matthews is a Certified Personal Trainer with her own rising company, Brittany Lynne Fitness. She's also a former soccer star who played professionally in Iceland. Brittany went to college at The University of Texas at Tyler where she earned her bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology. She also played soccer for her alma mater and finished second in school history for goals and points. She and her boyfriend, Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, make up an epic sports power c...
The Untold Power of Family in Creativity and Career Success with Matt Antrim, Executive Producer and Director of Bargain Mansions
August 19, 2020 06:00 - 54 minutes - 43.8 MBMatt Antrim is the owner and CEO of 88 Keys Media, a reality-based digital media and production company headquartered in Kansas City. He has more than 15 years of experience as a casting director and producer of reality television, and he is currently the Executive Producer and Director of Bargain Mansions, a reality TV show. Bargain Mansions features Tamara Day, a Kansas City local, and how she buys and overhauls neglected properties in Kansas City and incorporates modern amenities that att...
[NFM Anthem Series] Home has a Place in the Heart with Kyle Sexton
July 22, 2020 06:00 - 53 minutes - 42.7 MBKyle Sexton is one of five finalists for The Anthem NFM Theme Song Contest. He is a guitarist, singer, and songwriter from Kansas City. Kyle fell in love with the guitar when he was 15 and has been playing in the KC metro with his band since 2012. Blues has a massive influence on his music and his favorite musicians include Jimi Hendrix, Stevie Ray Vaughan, and John Mayer. Kyle also has a day job as a software architect. In this episode… Kyle Sexton is one of the top five finalists for Th...
Keeping up With Color and Design Trends with Stacy Garcia
July 08, 2020 06:00 - 52 minutes - 42.2 MBStacy Garcia is a creative entrepreneur and founder of multiple businesses, including LebaTex Incorporated, a textile supplier, and Stacy Garcia Incorporated, a licensing firm and design house. Stacy's brands include Stacy Garcia Commercial, Stacy Garcia | New York, Stacy Garcia Home, and Stay by Stacy Garcia. She is internationally renowned and has partnered with the world's leading manufacturers to create all sorts of products for the home. In this episode… Are you always looking to ...
How to Pick Out The Perfect Rug for Your Space with Leighton Lloyd, Merchandising and Brand Manager at Feizy
July 01, 2020 06:00 - 53 minutes - 43 MBLeighton Lloyd is the Merchandising and Brand Manager at Feizy. She began her professional career in the fashion world and was a wardrobe consultant at Edward Baumann Clothiers. She joined Feizy a little over three years ago and rose quickly to her current role. Leighton studied at the University of Missouri - Columbia where she double majored in Product Development and Design, and in Marketing and Merchandising. In this episode… Selecting the right kind of rug to match your aesthetic ...
Creating Lasting Memories in Your Home with D'Andra Simmons
June 24, 2020 06:00 - 47 minutes - 37.8 MBD'Andra Simmons is an entrepreneur, author, filmmaker, and world traveller. She is the Founder and CEO of the skincare line Hard Night Good Morning, and she is also the new CEO of Ultimate Living International. She's also known for being a part of the reality TV show, The Real Housewives of Dallas. In this episode… People often dream of having that perfect house where every article is curated to match their style and one that’s maintained immaculately. But these types of houses can make p...
Flex at Home with SnackBoyz, Ryan Burns and Devyn McPhaull
June 16, 2020 06:00 - 43 minutes - 34.6 MBRyan Burns and Devyn McPhaull make up the SnackBoyz, a rap duo based in Overland Park, Kansas City. Ryan and Devyn met while working at Nebraska Furniture Mart (NFM) where they built a friendship and decided to do music together. They’ve been creating music together for about a month when they heard about the NFM The Anthem theme song contest. And their entry, NFM Flex Anthem, became part of the top 10 entries in the contest. In this episode… Ryan Burns and Devyn McPhaull are the SnackBoy...
Continuing the Legend and Legacy of NFM with Irv and Ron Blumkin
June 10, 2020 06:00 - 51 minutes - 41.3 MBIrv Blumkin is the CEO of Nebraska Furniture Mart (NFM) where he started working at the age of 8. He returned from college to rejoin the family business after earning his Bachelor of Science in Business from the University of Arizona in 1974. Since then, he has been instrumental in the operations, growth, and expansion of the business which has led to what it is today. He is one of the grandsons of the legendary Mrs. B, founder of NFM. Ron Blumkin is the Chairman of Nebraska Furniture Mar...
[NFM Anthem Series] Spreading Joy Through Music with Danika Portz
May 13, 2020 06:00 - 44 minutes - 35.8 MBDanika Portz is a singer/songwriter who has been described by the Billboard magazine as “the songstress who simply sounds like nobody else in Nashville these days, especially on a vocal level”. Danika is an Iowa-native who has had the opportunity to open for some of the top acts in the industry such as Martina McBride, Dan and Shay, David Cook, and many more. In this episode… Danika Portz is a singer/songwriter who’s on a mission to spread joy through her music. Her decision to join the ...
Spreading Joy Through Music with Danika Portz
May 13, 2020 06:00 - 44 minutes - 35.8 MBDanika Portz is a singer/songwriter who has been described by the Billboard magazine as “the songstress who simply sounds like nobody else in Nashville these days, especially on a vocal level”. Danika is an Iowa-native who has had the opportunity to open for some of the top acts in the industry such as Martina McBride, Dan and Shay, David Cook, and many more. In this episode… Danika Portz is a singer/songwriter who’s on a mission to spread joy through her music. Her decision to join the ...
[NFM Anthem Series] Living Your Dreams From Home with John Rose
May 06, 2020 06:00 - 44 minutes - 35.4 MBJohn Rose is one of the five finalists of NFM’s Anthem Theme Song Contest. He’s a Frisco, Texas singer/songwriter that was raised listening to Boys II Men, Celine Dione, Air Supply, The Temptations, Pavarotti, and George Strait just to name a few. His taste and culture stretch far and wide. John grew up in a musically-inclined family starting from his grandparents Byron Mino, a famous opera singer from Quito, Ecuador and his grandmother, Beth Dickerson who is a classically-trained piano p...
[NFM Anthem Series] Braving the Odds with Tre’ Mutava
April 29, 2020 06:00 - 54 minutes - 43.6 MBTre' Mutava is one of five finalists for the Nebraska Furniture Mart’s Anthem Theme Song Contest. Tre', who is only 18 years old, is a self-taught singer, songwriter, and producer based in Lenexa, Kansas. Tre' and his band, Pretty Running People, already have an album out that debuted in 2019 called 'Basic Summer Album'. In this episode… Tre’ Mutava’s story is one of grit and conviction that started at a very young age. He was born in Kennesaw County in Atlanta, Georgia, grew up in foste...
[NFM Anthem Series] What it’s Like to be a Top Finalist with Bethany Cranfield
April 22, 2020 06:00 - 44 minutes - 35.8 MBBethany Cranfield is one of the five finalists for the NFM Theme Song Contest. She is a California-born, Texas-bred girl who leads sales for a marketing agency who is devoted to growing nonprofits. She grew up in a musical family and loves songwriting for fun. Bethany has three babies under three and is married to her husband, Jordan. In this episode… Born and raised in a home of singers and songwriters, Bethany Cranfield could not resist the creative urge to join the NFM Theme Song Cont...
Personal Style and Home Decor Updates with Amber Bradshaw, Visual Display Manager, NFM Dallas-Fort Worth
April 15, 2020 06:00 - 18 minutes - 17.2 MBAmber Bradshaw is the Visual Display Manager at Nebraska Furniture Mart’s (NFM) Dallas-Fort Worth location. NFM is in the business of improving people's lifestyles by offering big selection, big savings, and big ideas and inspiring customers to create the home of their dreams without breaking the bank. In this episode... Is your style natural, mid-century modern or something else? How do you update your home decor to suit your style? For today’s guest, Amber Bradshaw it’s about keeping t...
Personal Style and Home Decor Updates with Amber Bradshaw, Visual Display Manager, NFM Dallas-Fort Worth
April 15, 2020 06:00 - 18 minutes - 17.2 MBAmber Bradshaw is the Visual Display Manager at Nebraska Furniture Mart’s (NFM) Dallas-Fort Worth location. NFM is in the business of improving people's lifestyles by offering big selection, big savings, and big ideas and inspiring customers to create the home of their dreams without breaking the bank. In this episode... Is your style natural, mid-century modern or something else? How do you update your home decor to suit your style? For today’s guest, Amber Bradshaw it’s about keeping t...
How COVID-19 is Changing Work and Family Life with Becca Sudbeck, Tyler Wisecup, Hilary Woltemath of NFM
April 15, 2020 06:00 - 1 hour - 60 MBBecca Sudbeck is the brand strategist of Nebraska Furniture Mart. She has been part of the NFM family since 2001. Tyler Wisecup is the brand specialist of Nebraska Furniture Mart and has been a part of the NFM Family since 2007. Hilary Woltemath is the Visual Display General Manager of Nebraska Furniture Mart and she has been a part of the NFM family since 2013. Becca, Tyler, and Hilary are the hosts of I Am Home, a podcast brought to you by the Nebraska Furniture Mart, a company that ...
Updating Your Home Decor to Suit Your Style with Chrissy Grogan
April 15, 2020 06:00 - 19 minutes - 18.4 MBChrissy Grogan is the Visual Display Manager at the Nebraska Furniture Mart‘s location in Omaha, Nebraska. She enjoys updating her home every once in a while to keep up with her personal style. In this episode... What’s your style? How much does it influence the way you decorate your home? For Chrissy Grogan, her personal style of going for a more natural look not only helps her design her home, it also inspires and influences her work as a Visual Design Manager at Nebraska Furniture Hom...
Keeping Up With Interior Design Trends with Jerome Bergmeier
April 08, 2020 06:00 - 20 minutes - 19.3 MBJerome Bergmeier is an Interior Designer at Nebraska Furniture Mart (NFM). He has his thumb on the pulse of what's happening in the design world today. Jerome has been an interior designer for the past 23 years in interior design and he became part of the NFM family in 2019. In this episode… What is your design personality? Are you more inclined to go for matching furniture in your home or do you get excited about ming and matching different pieces that resonate with your personality? In...
Growing Friendships and Designing Homes with Rodney Rahl and Janet Lura of Nebraska Furniture Mart
April 03, 2020 14:36 - 36 minutes - 33.8 MBRodney Rahl is the Marketing Tech Strategist of Nebraska Furniture Mart. He used to be the company’s General Manager and he is extremely skilled in operations management, sales, conference speaking, management, and sales presentations. Janet Lura is the Patio Outdoor Buyer of Nebraska Furniture Mart. She has awesome insight on current trends and great decoration advice especially when it comes to outdoor spaces. Rodney and Janet have been working with Nebraska Furniture Mart for the past...
Making a House into a Home with The Lindsey and James McCarter of Nebraska Furniture Mart
April 03, 2020 14:29 - 36 minutes - 33.8 MBLindsey McCarter is a Store Merchandising Manager at the Nebraska Furniture Mart (NFM). She played a critical role in the grand opening of NFM in Texas by helping create and execute the floor plan back in 2015. Prior to that, she enhanced online reputations for over 500 small businesses while at a payment processing company for 5 years. Her husband, James McCarter, is a Customer Service Manager at NFM and has been with the retail giant for over 15 years. In this episode… Everyone designs...
Creating a Home and Being Part of Your Community with Dave and Robyn Welch of Nebraska Furniture Mart
April 03, 2020 14:22 - 43 minutes - 40 MBDave and Robyn Welch are members of the Nebraska Furniture Mart family and they have both played crucial roles in the company’s long history of doing business to helping people create their dream homes by offering big selections, big ideas, and inspiration without breaking the bank. Dave works as Nebraska Furniture Mart’s Process Improvement Supervisor while his wife, Robyn, is the company’s Software Development Supervisor. In this episode… It’s a major decision to sell your home, rel...
The Evolution of Patio Designs with Janet Lura
March 11, 2020 17:27 - 28 minutes - 25.8 MBJanet Lura is an outdoor patio buyer. She has awesome insight on current trends and great decoration advice especially when it comes to outdoor spaces. In this episode… Designing your home is an incredibly fun thing to do. And for Janet Lura, Nebraska Furniture Mart’s patio and clearance sale buyer, being able to translate your personality into your home is an awesome thing to accomplish. Tune in to this episode of I Am Home as hosts Tyler, Becca, and Hilary talk to Janet about what it...