Clinks! the Podcast: Recent Episodes
Kalin & Matt Sheick
Welcome to Clinks! We're Matt and Kalin Sheick, proud owners of Sweetwater Floral. Join us as we navigate family, business, marriage, parenthood, and everything in between. If that weren't enough, we're throwing a podcast in the mix to have candid conversations about what it takes to build the business of your dreams.
This week, I'm sharing exactly how I set personal goals as guides to a destination, instead of deadlines hanging over my head.
This episode of the podcast is proudly sponsored by Spruce Organizing. Learn more at spruceorganizing.com.
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Matt joins the pod this week to give a Sweetwater State of the Union, chat about Autumn & AI, and my upcoming trip to Provence, France.
This episode of the podcast is proudly sponsored by wallykidd.com. Learn more at wallykidd.com.
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This week, I'm chatting with Lyndsay Biehl (Wildroot Flower Co.) and Shannon Allen (Bloom Hill Farm), hosts of the Dirt On Flowers podcast to talk about finding flowers and authenticity in entrepreneurship, plus their upcoming conference, DirtCon.
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The summer frenzy's over and a new season is here so I'm putting together a list of 10 things I'm adding to my toolkit to be the best version of myself 😌
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This week, it's a Q&A with Kalin with questions submitted by you!
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This week, Matt joins us on the pod to wind down Sheick summer.(06:27) The Summer Debrief 😮💨
(18:53) Matt's Hobby Roundup 🤠
(26:15) Rose, Bud & Thorn 🌹
This episode of the podcast is proudly sponsored by Lisa Wallace Design. Learn more at lisawallacedesign.com.
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Kalin prepares her mental checklist of holiday to-dos, walks through all the wreath opportunities this year, and chats with Carla to talk about all things Girlfriends Getaway!
(04:05) Holiday Season Checklist
(14:19) Girlfriends Getaway with Carla
(30:42) Carhartt Wreath Workshops
This episode of the podcast is proudly sponsored by wallykidd.com. Learn more at wallykidd.com.
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This week, I'm sending out good vibes and granting permission to burn your summer bucket list down!
(03:29) Granting Yourself Permission
(06:19) Challenges & Summer Bucket Lists
(10:43) Reminders and Asking for Help
(19:15) Rose, Bud & Thorn 🌹
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This week, we're chatting with fellow floral gal & Lucky Girl Army listener, Nicole, from Sweet Pea Designs! Nicole shares her personal journey with postpartum depression and how it led to the launch of her own joyful floral business.
(02:21) Meet Nicole 👋
(11:22) Motherhood During COVID 😷
(16:40) Starting Sweet Pea Designs 🫛
(26:05) Finding Support & Gratitude 🙏
(38:26) Rose, Bud & Thorn 🌹
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Kristy is back on the pod this week to stepping into her own on the Sweetwater team, dating in NoMi, and taking the reins on Wreathfest!
(02:12) Kristy's New Role at Sweetwater 💁♀️
(15:34) Paper Calendar vs. Digital Calendar Debate 🗓️
(22:39) Content & Authenticity ⚖️
(30:34) Life Back in Northern Michigan 🧤
(35:30) Rose, Bud & Thorn 🌹
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Kalin is flying solo this week to reminisce on a blissful family trip to Beaver Island, falling behind on the summer bucket list, and loving / accepting every second of it.
(02:06) Family Vaca on Beaver Island 🏝️
(07:55) Soiled Plates 🍽️
(15:47) Kalin's Wellness Journey 🧘♀️
(20:22) Upcoming Sweetwater Events 💐
(24:48) Rose, Bud & Thorn 🌹
This episode of the podcast is proudly sponsored by wallykidd.com. Learn more at wallykidd.com.
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Matt's back on the podfor a summer catch-up! We debrief the inaugural Walloon Foodie Tour, wellness journeys, and why community means everything.
(1:19) Midsummer musings 💐
(17:07) Matt's Beekeeping Struggles 🐝
(25:07) Garden Update
(29:12) The Walloon Foodie Tour recap🍝
(36:47) Kalin's Wellness Journey 🧘♀️
(44:27) Rose, Bud & Thorn 🌹
Get your tickets to Wreathfest 2025! 👉 www.boynemountain.com/upcoming-events/wreathfest
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This week, we sit down with meteorologist, Haley Fiaschetti, to ask everything we've always wanted to know about the weather!
(01:13) Meet Hailey 👋
(09:12) Rapid Fire Weather Questions 🌦️
(20:43) Climate Change & Seasonal Predictions 🌡️
(31:36) Rose, Bud & Thorn 🌹
Wreathfest 2025 tickets are live! 👉 www.boynemountain.com/upcoming-events/wreathfest
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This week, I chat with career discovery coach, Lucy Todd, to get to the roots of job dissatisfaction and debunk the myth of the 'dream job'.
(01:35) Meet Lucy 👋
(10:53) Job Expectations & Career Complaints 😡
(19:26) The Myth of 'Dream Jobs' 🦄
(25:10) Practical Exercise for Clarity 🗒️
(30:08) Rose, Bud & Thorn 🌹
This episode of the podcast is proudly sponsored by Your Numbers Gal. Learn more at yournumbersgal.com.
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This week, Kalin checks in on her New Year's resolutions and professional goals for 2025.
(03:40) Checking In on NY Resolutions 🗒️
(11:52) Boy Band Reflections 🎤
(18:43) Special Guest Appearance from Matt 🙋♂️
(23:53) Rose, Bud & Thorn 🌹
This episode of the podcast is proudly sponsored by Wally Kidd. Learn more at wallykidd.com.
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Kalin's flying solo this episode to kick off the summer with her reflections on what summertime means for the Sheicks, and masterclass in supportive female friendships.
(01:36) Solo Parenting & Consenses Art Walk 🚶♀️
(09:32) Summer Reflections 🪞
(19:50) Protecting Your Peace ✌️
(27:53) The Importance of True Friendships
(34:59) Kalin's Wellness Journey 🧘♀️
(37:02) Rose, Bud & Thorn 🌹
This episode of the podcast is proudly sponsored by Pond Hill Farm. Learn more at www.pondhill.com.
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This week, we sit down with Dr. Megan Stubbs, EdD, ACS (@sexologistmegan) to chat about her journey into sexology, sexual well-being thru self-discovery, and her new book, 'Playing Without a Partner.'
(01:02) Meet Megan 🙋🏽♀️
(09:31) Intimacy in Long-Term Relationships ⌛️
(15:41) Embracing Self-Discovery & Pleasure 💡
(23:47) Talking to Kids About Sex 🫣
(33:25) Rose, Bud & Thorn 🌹
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This week, we sit down with returning guest, Egan Franks Holzhausen AND our mother / role model / leader of the pack, Robin Gaines. We discuss parenting in different phases of life, creative work, and an exciting Amsterdam adventure in the works.
(01:08) Meet the Fam: Egan & Robin 🙋♀️
(04:42) Parenting Adult Children 🧑🧑🧒🧒
(09:36) Egan's Arthaus 🏡
(17:41 ) Life as a Writer ✍️
(22:32) Adventures in Amsterdam 🖼️
()32:11 Rose, Bud & Thorn 🌹
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This week, we're chatting with Chrissy McCRary, one half of the husband-and-wife team that owns and operates Mountain Goat in Greenville, South Carolina.
(01:06) Meet Chrissy (@mtngoatgvl)🙋♀️
(16:37) The Waffle Pivot 🧇
(22:31) Business Partner Partners 🤝
(32:50) Business Decisions vs. Family Time 🆚
(48:26) Rose, Bud & Thorn 🌹
This episode of the podcast is proudly sponsored by Wally Kidd. Learn more at wallykidd.com.
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This week, we're chatting with Lindzee Barrera, the founder of Birdie Girl Golf, a feminine golf gear company on a mission to get more women to love golf.
(01:53) Meet Lindzee (@birdiegirlgolf) 🙋♀️
(05:16) From Idea to Business 💡
(10:34) Overcoming Barriers in a Male-Dominated Sport 🏌️♀️
(24:16) How to Start Golfing 🤔
(35:41) Rose, Bud & Thorn 🌹
This episode of the podcast is proudly sponsored by Roost North Rentals. Learn more at www.roostnorth.com.
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This week, Molly Hardy (@mahjongmolly) joins us on the pod to talk about how she fell in love with the game and found herself teaching it to thousands of women!
(02:11) Meet Molly 👋
(04:47) Mahjong's history in the US 🀄️
(21:25) American Mahjong for Beginners 🤞
(24:15) Understanding the Mahjong Card 🧐
(29:16) House Rules and Keeping Mahjong Fun 🏡
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This week, we sit down with Anna Przy (@akprzy) , a creator who's reached millions online with her funny and relatable mental health content. Anna shares her journey to full-time content creation, her experiences with mental health, and her impactful decision to take control of her reproductive health.
(01:43) Meet Anna 👋
(13:34) Family Relationships & Going Viral 🤳
(24:21) Internet Trolls & Political Views
(35:50) Deciding if Kids are in your future
(47:10) The Mercy Mosaic 🎓
This episode is proudly supported by The Outlaw Josie Studios. Learn more at www.outlawjosie.com.
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This week, we assess the ice storm aftermath and plan for spring projects and the busy season ahead.
(01:56) Ice storm aftermath ❄️
(12:42) I pledge Allegiant 🫡
(22:51) Kalin's Wellness Journey 🧘♀️
(28:52) Matt's Hobby Roundup 🤠
(33:04) What's Trending on TikTok? 🐵
(40:45) Matt's Rants 😡
(48:34) Rose, Bud & Thorn 🌹
This episode is proudly sponsored by Wally Kidd. Learn more at www.wallykidd.com.
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This week, we sit down with Cat Golden (@catlgolden), the marketing mind behind Nurses Inspire Nurses, and her new venture, 6th Avenue Group. We talk about career shifts, building your personal brand, and navigating all of life's upheavals.
(01:37) Meet Cat Golden (@catlgolden) 🙋♀️
(03:44) The Birth of Nurses Inspire Nurses 🏥
(11:50) The Importance of Personal Branding 📄
(21:29) Sixth Avenue & Strategic Partnerships 🤝
(38:20) Rose, Bud & Thorn 🌹
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This week, Kalin shares her tips on finding and making time for hobbies in your life.
(04:24 ) The Importance of Hobbies
(11:20) Finding the Right Hobby for You
(19:45) Prioritizing Your New Hobby
(26:04) The Importance of Female Friendships
(32:08) Rose, Bud, and Thorn
This episode of the podcast is proudly sponsored by Shrimply the Best Boil. Learn more at shrimplythebestboil.com.
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This week, we're joined by Bridjet Morris (@bridjetmorris), founder of Worthy Events, which gathers women for evenings designed to empower, inspire and transform. We talk about our wellness, feeling worthy, and building up your village.
Join Bridjet & Kalin for an evening at Worthy x NoMi on Thursday, May 1: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/worthy-x-nomi-tickets-1304651731449?aff=Web
(02:07) Meet Bridjet 🙋♀️
(11:45) Building your village 🏘️
(17:23) Wellness journeys & non-negotiables 🧘♀️
(25:20) You are worthy of hobbies 🎨
(32:15) Rose, Bud &Thorn 🌹
This episode of the podcast is proudly sponsored by Nelson, Forster and Stikovich, PC. Learn more at www.accesslaw.net.
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This week, we're joined by Kelle Hampton (@etst) to talk candidly about the emotional challenges of big life transitions, the strength she's found through community, and the healing power of accepting grief.
(01:22) Basement window tasks 😰
(08:04) Navigating rage & grief 🧭
(23:09) Lainey's diagnosis journey 📋
(42:56) Magical realism ✨
(54:48) Rose, Bud & Thorn 🌹
This episode is proudly sponsored by Wally Kidd. Learn more at www.wallykidd.com.
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This week, Matt's got a mustache, fake Spring is teasing Michiganders, and Kalin's back from her whirlwind of travel!
(04:12) Travel stories & airplane etiquette ✈️
(13:16) Mustache Matt 👨🏼
(21:13) Sweetwater 16 tournament 💐
(25:29) Matt's Hobby Roundup 🤠
(28:36 ) Kalin's Wellness Journey 🧘♀️
(31:17) Summer plans & shopping local 😎
Get your tix for Mother's Day Workshop & High Tea on Sunday, May 4th!
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This week on the pod, Kalin is joined by lifelong besties Dina and Mollie!
(01:38) Meet Dina & Mollie 👯♀️
(10:29) The secret sauce of long-lasting friendships 🥫
(27:09) Challenges of adult friendships 😰
(38:09) Kalin's Wellness Journey 🧘♀️
(53:11) Rose, Bud & Thorn 🌹
This episode of the podcast is proudly sponsored by Omnivet. Learn more at omnivet.org.
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This week on the pod, we sat down with MK Andersen (@yourdaybymk) to talk about moving abroad, breaking up, and starting anew in Dublin, Ireland.
(03:59) Starting fresh in Ireland 🇮🇪
(17:10) Releasing anger 😮💨
(23:41) Building a community abroad 🌎
(26:19) Rose, Bud & Thorn 🌹
This episode of the podcast is proudly sponsored by Cornerstone Coffee. Learn more at @cornerstonecoffeemcbain.
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This week, Matt makes his first guest appearance on Lucky Girls Don't Quit!
(01:10) Welcome back to the pod...🥁
(10:46) Matt's Hobby Roundup 🤠
(19:17) Kalin's Wellness Journey 🧘♀️
(22:58) The Case of the 🩸
(25:55) Matt's Rants 😡
(30:15) Rose, Bud & Thorn 🌹
This episode of the podcast is proudly sponsored by Omnivet. Learn more at omnivet.org.
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This week, we're sitting down with Lindsey, the founder of Fashion Fix. We talk about her journey to entrepreneurship and strategic approach to personal style, all aimed at empowering women to feel confident and authentic in their clothes.
(02:32) Meeting Lindsey from Fashion Fix 👚
(10:28) Steps to a perfect wardrobe 🧣
(28:37) Wardrobe Essentials checklist 👖
(32:16) Dressing for the occasion(s) 💃
(53:12) Rose, Bud & Thorn 🌹
This episode of the podcast is proudly sponsored by Spruce Organizing. Learn more at spruceorganizing.com.
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This week on the pod, Kalin chats with Amanda, founder of Amanda from Kiloh + Co., a women's apparel brand for all things game day.
(01:29) Meet Amanda from Kiloh + Co.
(05:09) "Niching" down
(14:11) Building the Kiloh & Co. community
(20:39) Future Vision for Kiloh + Co.
(31:16) Rose, Bud & Thorn 🌹
This episode of the podcast is proudly sponsored by Omnivet. Learn more at omnivet.org.
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After 100 episodes, we're excited to introduce you to the newest iteration of the pod, Lucky Girls Don't Quit!
(03:24) Allow me to reintroduce myself 🎙️
(12:46) New month energy 📆
(16:45) Kalin's Wellness Journey 🧘♀️
(21:15) Rose, Bud & Thorn 🌹
This episode is proudly sponsored by Neahtawanta Inn. Learn more atwww.neahtawantainn.com.
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This week on the podcast, we reflect on 100 episodes of Clinks! and clue you in on what's next for the pod 👀
(01:12) Clinks 100 💯
(09:01) Our new pod name...
(15:27) Kalin's Wellness Journey 🧘♀️
(22:37) Matt's Hobby Roundup 🤠
(34:37) Matt's Rants 😡
(41:16) Rose, Bud & Thorn 🌹
This episode is proudly sponsored by Omnivet. Learn more at omnivet.org.
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This week, we reflect on 10 years of Sweetwater and gear up for some exciting changes on the pod!
(04:52) Arcade tix & Sizzling Sticks 🎟️
(13:17) Kalin's Wellness Journey 🧘♀️
(22:05) Matt's Hobby Roundup 🤠
(29:11) Rose, Bud & Thorn 🌹
(35:15) What's next for Clinks! 🥂
This episode of the podcast is proudly sponsored by Table Health. Learn more at tablehealth.com.
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This week on the pod, we're back from Florida and mourning the Lions season 😓
(02:14) The Den 🦁
(11:23) Vaca debrief 💼
(24:21) Matt's Rants 😡
(34:20) Kalin's Wellness Journey 🧘♀️
(35:55) Mahjong & TikTok 🀄️
(43:22) Rose, Bud & Thorn 🌹
This episode of the podcast is proudly sponsored by Omnivet. Learn more at omnivet.org.
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This week on the pod, Kalin's rocking a solo epi as we pack for Florida. Plus, exciting details on our upcoming events!
(07:44) Kalin's Wellness Journey 🧘♀️ (15:12) Galentine's Spritz 🍹 (20:44) The Den 🦁 (24:38) Navigating Childcare 👶 (33:07) Rose, Bud & Thorn 🌹
This podcast is proudly sponsored by Tonic & Lime. Learn more at www.tonicandlimemi.com.
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This week on the pod, we're kicking off 2025 with goals and reflections!
- (01:13) Ringing in 2025 🌟
- (05:08) 2025 Goals & Resolutions 📋
- (23:18) Sheick Financial Goals & Review meeting 📈
- (42:13) The Den 🦁
- (43:42) Rose, Bud & Thorn 🌹
This episode of the podcast is proudly sponsored by Omnivet. Learn more at omnivet.org.
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This week on the pod, Christmas is in the books and we wind down from the holiday magic-making.
- (01:38) Matt's Rants 😡
- (12:53) Kalin's Wellness Journey 🧘♀️
- (17:00) Matt's Hobby Roundup 🤠
- (18:20) Rose, Bud & Thorn 🌹
This episode of the podcast is proudly sponsored by Sweetwater Floral. Save your spot at Design Intensive Weekend!
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This week on the pod, Kalin shares some of her favorite things and Matt shares some of his not-so-favorites.
- (07:41) Kalin's Wellness Journey 🧘♀️
- (20:09) Sleigh bells ring...🔔
- (29:40) Matt's Hobby Roundup 🤠
- (32:33) Matt's Rants 😡
- (38:33) Favorite Things 😍
- (46:05) Rose, Bud & Thorn 🌹
This episode of the podcast is proudly sponsored by Erin Resteiner. Learn more at erinresteiner.com.
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This week on the pod, the Lions lost, drones are taking the sky and Kalin comes down with poison ivy 🌿
- (6:40) The Den 🦁
- (12:03) Drones & conspiracy theories 🛸
- (20:24) Kalin's Wellness Journey 🧘♀️
- (31:08) Shopping local 🍹
- (40:14) Rose, Bud & Thorn 🌹
This episode of the podcast is proudly sponsored by Sweetwater Floral and the Village of Walloon Lake.
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This week on the pod, Kalin & Egan wind down the year and set their intentions for 2025!
- (02:29) Wreath workshop wind-down 🌲
- (15:48) 100 Hikes Challenge 🥾
- (22:37) Holiday bucket lists 🪣
- (27:55) Kalin's Wellness Journey 🧘♀️
- (31:20) Rose, Bud & Thorn 🌹
This episode of the podcast is proudly sponsored by Sweetwater Floral. Learn more at sweetwaterfloral.com.
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This week on the pod, we're winding down from Thanksgiving and sharing some exciting updates about the show!
- (02:24) Thanksgiving Reflections 🦃
- (12:46) The Den 🦁
- (18:09) Matt's Hobby Roundup 🤠
- (26:52) Kalin's Wellness Journey 🧘♀️
- (33:32) Rose, Bud & Thorn 🌹
This episode of the pod is proudly sponsored by kalinsheick.com. Download Kalin's Speaker Kit here.
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- This week on the pod, the listeners demand more Matt rants, we dive deep into the Zach Bryan / Brianna Chickenfry breakup, and Kalin watches Wicked!
- 01:41 Rants & Rabies 🦇
- 05:45 The Den 🦁
- 10:51 Matt's Hobby Roundup 🤠
- 12:42 Kalin's Wellness Journey 🧘♀️
- 21:34 The Chickenfry saga 🍗
- 38:01 Watching Wicked 🧙
- 42:31 Rose, Bud & Thorn 🌹
This episode of the pod is proudly sponsored by kalinsheick.com. Download Kalin's Speaker Kit here.
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This week on the pod, we debrief WreathFest '24 and mentally prepare for the holidays!
- (01:59) The Lions Den 🦁
- (05:40) Matt's Happy Roundup
- (10:40) Kalin's Wellness Journey
- (16:34) WreathFest highlights 🎞️
- (27:38) Thanksgiving Plans & Walloon Village Lighting 🎄
- (35:07) Rose, Bud & Thorn 🌹
This episode of the podcast is proudly sponsored by the Sweetwater Holiday Spritz.
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This week on the pod, we record an episode in front of a LIVE audience at WreathFest 2024 and are joined by special guest Kelle Hampton (@etst)!
- (04:57) Kalin's Wellness Journey 🧘♀️
- (07:13) Matt's Hobby Roundup 🤠
- (09:49) The Den 🦁
- (13:28) Q&A 🤔
- (27:19) Meet Kelle Hampton @etst 😌
- (34:15) Holiday bucket lists 📋
- (42:06) Rose, Bud & Thorn 🌹
WreathFest 2024 and this episode of the podcast are proudly sponsored by Wally Kidd. Learn more at www.wallykidd.com.
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This week on the pod, Kalin debriefs her night at the Eras tour and we draft a dream itinerary for WreathFest!
- (02:29) Eras Indy Night 1 💃
- (13:18) The dream WreathFest itinerary 🗒️
- (23:52) Halloween in Northville 🎃
- (25:42) Matt's Hobby Roundup 🤠
- (29:40) Kalin's Wellness Journey 🧘♀️
- (33:51) The Den 🦁
- (36:44) Rose, Bud & Thorn 🌹
This episode of the podcast is proudly sponsored by the 2025 Sweetwater Calendar. Learn more at sweetwaterfloral.com.
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This week on the pod, we recap our trip to Nashville and Kalin gets ready for the Eras tour!
- (01:25) Go Lions! 🏈
- (04:11) Matt's Hobby Roundup 🤠
- (07:27) Nashville recap 🎸
- (18:55) Kalin's Wellness Journey 🧘♀️
- (25:13) Taylor Swift Concert Excitement 💃
- (31:12) Rose, Bud & Thorn 🌹
This episode of the podcast is proudly sponsored by Poppy Things. Learn more at poppythings.com.
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This week on the pod, we're in the final stretch to WreathFest! We're dotting our i's and crossing our t's as we go over the itinerary for the whole weekend at Boyne.
- (01:11) The countdown is on! ⏰
- (6:50) WreathFest Itinerary 🎄
- (19:49) Kalin's Wellness Journey 🧘♀️
- (27:02) Matt's Hobby Roundup 🤠
- (30:46) Professional development jitters 👔
- (35:53) Rose, Bud & Thorn 🌹
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This week on the pod, Kalin and Matt unwind and debrief from a quick getaway in Mexico!
- (03:40) Snorkeling with the ick 🤿
- (10:56) Uncle Bob's catamaran ⛵️
- (16:01) Golf course serendipity ⛳️
- (24:25) Sweetwater billboard debut 🪧
- (29:05) Kalin's Wellness Journey 🧘♀️
- (33:19) Rose, Bud & Thorn 🌹
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This week, Matt's back from the elk hunt, we plan for a quick getaway to Mexico, and set intentions for WreathFest and the live podcast!
- (02:01) The elk hunt debrief 🫎
- (14:02) Matt's Hobby Roundup 🤠
- (20:52) A quick Mexico vaca 🏖️
- (26:13) Kalin's Wellness Journey 🧘♀️
- (34:17) Rose, Bud & Thorn 🌹
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This week on the pod, Kalin's parenting solo, answering listener Q's, and WreathFest tickets go live!
- (01:51) Solo parenting reflections 💪
- (02:59) Q&A with Kalin 🙋♀️
- (13:13) Turning points for Sweetwater 💐
- 20:27) Future trips & partnership aspirations 🗓️
- (32:41) Podcast reflections 🎙️
- (36:38) Rose, Bud & Thorn 🌹
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This week, Wreath on-sale and Matt's elk hunt are right around the corner!
- (03:47) Fixed vs. Growth Mindset 💆♀️
- (15:04) The never-ending to-do list ✅
- (20:47) Kalin's Wellness Journey 🧘♀️
- (22:08) Entering your hobbies era 🏌️♀️
- (29:51) Rose, Bud & Thorn 🌹
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This week on the pod, Kalin shares 10 reasons why she's launching a personal brand!
- (01:22) Introducing KalinSheick.com 🚀
- (05:55) Telling the Sweetwater story 💐
- (18:19) Navigating self-doubt 😬
- (26:53) Making room for more 🚪
- (33:50) Rose, Bud & Thorn 🌹
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This week on the pod, Kalin's got a little black cloud as she mentally prepares for the late-wedding season mental game.
- (01:43) The Jack & Jill tournament 🏌️♀️
- (17:20) Matt's Hobby Roundup 🤠
- (23:53) Kalin's Wellness Journey 🧘♀️
- (28:27) Little Black Cloud 🌧️
- (35:32) Rose, Bud, and Thorn 🌹
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This week on the podcast, Fall is right around the corner, and Kalin & Egan compete in the 2024 Sister Open 🏌️♀️
- (04:01) Fall preparation 🍁
- (20:59) Wreath Workshops Digital Course
- 27:09 Imitation & flatter 💁♀️
- (36:30) The Sister Open Golf Event
- (48:18) Rose, Bud & Thorn 🌹
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This week on the pod, Kalin shares how she's closing out the summer!
- (03:23) What I'm Working On 💼
- (08:58) What I'm Listening To 🎧
- (12:08) What I'm Eating 🥣
- (15:39) What I'm Drinking 🍸
- (20:15) What I'm Wearing 👚
- (24:40) What I'm Letting Go 👋
- (28:35) What I'm Embracing 🙋♀️
- (37:05) Rose, Bud & Thorn 🌹
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This week on the pod, we're flowering from the garage, Matt preps for his elk hunt, and Kalin has a magical experience at the car wash.
- (03:02) Flowering in the garage 💐
- (10:25) Matt's Hobby Roundup 🤠
- (21:12) Kalin's Wellness Journey🧘♀️
- (26:57) Tidal Wave Auto Spa 🌊
- (38:37) Rose, Bud & Thorn 🌹
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The WreathFest 2024 countdown begins! Early access for WreathFest is officially on sale and we're talking through the full itinerary of holiday magic this week.
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- (03:19) WreathFest deets 🎫
- (12:37) The full itinerary 📋
- (18:58) The VIP experience ✨
- (25:53) Summer crunchtime & Vow renewals 💍
- (36:12) Rose, Bud & Thorn 🌹
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This week on the pod, we're joined by a special guest, Sweetwater's longest-tenured teammate, Kristy Robinson.
- (01:11) One Year of Wellness feedback 🙏
- (05:21) Sweetwater growth 🌳
- (11:10) A new brand launch 👀
- (18:54) Meet Kristy 🙋♀️
- (29:57) Growing up at Sweetwater 🥹
- (46:21) Rose, Bud & Thorn 🌹
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This week on the pod, Kalin counts down the top 10 things that have helped her through a whole year of the wellness journey!
- (02:05) One year of Wellness 🧘♀️
- (08:16) Finding joy in movement & self-care 😊
- (14:40) Embracing JOMO 🫥
- (26:46) Mindfulness and manifestation 🙏
- (33:59) Sleep big, dreaming big 😴
- (42:09) Rose, Bud & Thorn 🌹
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This week, we're taking a beat to reflect on a summer going by too fast!
- (02:15) Summer daze 🌞
- (14:11) Kalin's Wellness Journey 🧘♀️
- (19:00) Matt's Hobby Roundup 🤠
- (25:48) Instagram DM etiquette 📱
- (36:52) Summer bucket list 🪣
- (41:52) Rose, Bud & Thorn 🌹
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This week on the pod, we reflect on our a full year in the house and share some exciting WreathFest updates.
- (04:28) Kalin's Wellness Journey 🧘♀️
- (09:24) Happy Fourth 🇺🇸
- (13:46) One year in the house 🏠
- (28:14) Matt's Hobby Roundup 🤠
- (40:48) Monolith mystery 👽
- (46:01) Rose, Bud & Thorn 🌹
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This week on the pod, we sit down with the brains and heart behind Faster Horses (plus friend of the pod), Julie Matway!
- (01:24) Meet Julie 👱♀️
- (13:45) Maslow's hierarchy of hospitality 🕯️
- (25:51) Faster Horses 🐎
- (38:58) Restorative rituals ☕️
- (49:41) Rose, Bud & Thorn 🌹
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This week on the pod, we share some egg-citing updates on the homestead, air out some grievances, and
- (06:36) Celebrating #3 👶
- (12:29) The homestead update 🐣
- (21:05) Matt's Hobby Roundup 🤠
- (27:01) Wellness Journey 🧘♀️
- (30:21) Printer frustrations 🖨️
- (45:44) Rose, Bud & Thorn 🌹
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This week on the pod, we sit down with wine educator, professional Sommelier, and friend of the pod, Sarah Looper (@loopersomm).
- (01:36) Meet Sarah Looper 💁♀️
- (06:58) Loopersomm's mission 🙌
- (17:05) The business of wine 📈
- (21:27) Rapid-fire wine recs 🍷
- (39:33) Rose, Bud & Thorn 🌹
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This week on the pod, we catch up with long-lost host, Matt Sheick, and talk WreathFest and the Walloon Summer Guide!
- (1:38) Gardening & shop logistics 🪴
- (12:28) Kalin's Wellness Journey 🧘♀️
- (22:38) Matt's Hobby Roundup 🤠
- (29:41) WreathFest announcement 📢
- (40:28) Walloon Summer Guide
- (42:57) Rose, Bud & Thorn 🌹
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This week on the pod, we sit down with Maggie Mielczarek, the founder of Leland Gal, to talk about our Summer 2024 collaboration and all things entrepreneurship.
- (01:34) Meet Maggie / Leland Gal 🙋♀️
- (07:28) Leland Gal x Sweetwater Floral 🌼
- (23:05) The importance of saying 'No' 🏇
- (31:20) Year 12 vs. Year 1 advice 🏇
- (51:22) Rose, Bud & Thorn 🌹
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This week on the pod, wedding season kicks into high gear along with WreathFest planning and summertime team fun!
- (02:10) Wedding season begins 🐎
- (08:06) Ballooning in Walloon 🎈
- (12:52) Matt's Hobby Roundup 🤠
- (27:15) Kalin's Wellness Journey 🧘♀️
- (33:06) Rose, Bud & Thorn 🌹
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This week on the pod, we're answering all your questions about real estate and what it takes to make your Northern Michigan dreams come true with special guest, Wally Kidd.
- (02:17) Meet Wally 👋
- (12:49) The Walloon real estate boom
- (16:47) Burning real estate Q's 🤔
- (31:02) 5 things for a perfect week in Northern MI 🖐️
- (42:59) Rose, Bud & Thorn 🌹
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This week on the pod, we're back from Naples and ready to jump into the mayhem of May!
- (03:56) Naples trip & First Class 🌴
- (16:46) Spring projects 🌅
- (27:11) Walloon tea & summer bevs 🍵
- (32:49) Rose, Bud & Thorn 🌹
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This week on the pod, Kalin's back from Italy, Sweetwater girlies find a way, and Matt has big dreams of flying first class ✈️
- (03:04) Tractor woes & customer service bros 🚜
- (12:09) First class dreams
- (16:22) A midwesterner in Italy 🇮🇹
- (23:25) Spring Spritz deets 🥂
- (30:44) Matt's Hobby Roundup 🤠
- (30:56) Kalin's Wellness Journey 🧘♀️
- (36:13) Rose, Bud & Thorn 🌹
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This week on the pod, we celebrate our first year in the books at the Sweetwater shop in Walloon with Cristi 🥳
- (02:27) HBD to the Shop 🙌
- (11:46) 3 Biggest Surprises 🫢
- (26:11) Sweetwater's top sellers 🥇
- (31:14) Things that fell flat 🤦♀️
- (45:27) Rose, Bud & Thorn 🌹
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This week on the pod, the chickens have come home to roost and Kalin gets ready for Italy!
- (01:35) Death, taxes, and Lil Jon 🆗
- (13:31) Chickens have arrived 🐓
- (17:45) The Spring project list 🌼
- (22:00) Matt's Hobby Roundup 🤠
- (32:56) Kalin's Wellness Journey 🧘♀️
- (36:53) Rose, Bud & Thorn 🌹
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This week on the pod, we're back from Florida, spillin' tea from Walloon, and the Omlet coop is finally up!
- (02:34) Walloon tea 🫖
- (07:16) Back from FL ☀️
- (23:25) What's BEE-n happenin'? 🐝
- (29:20) Matt's Hobby Roundup 🤠
- (32:45) Kalin's Wellness Journey 🧘♀️
- (38:48) Rose, Bud & Thorn 🌹
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This week on the pod, we're sitting down with OG Sweetwater fan-turned-teammate, Britton!
- (00:58) Meet the team: Britton 🙋♀️
- (04:56) Beaver Island rabbit hole 🕳️
- (12:38) NoMI transplant 🏙️
- (28:55) Kalin's Wellness Journey 🧘♀️
- (40:36) The Coop Scoop 🐓
- (55:22) Rose, Bud & Thorn 🌹
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This week on the pod, Matt's back from Vegas, we're puttin' together a chicken coop, and we speculate on the future of TikTok!
- (9:35) Omlet update
- (19:35) Kalin's Wellness Journey 🧘♀️
- (23:57) Matt's Hobby Roundup 🤠
- (29:51) Farewell TikTok?
- (35:37) Rose, Bud & Thorn 🌹
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This week on the podcast, we have our first return guest, Egan, back on the pod for a big announcement!
- (3:27) Welcome back, Egan! ✍️
- (8:59) We hit turbulence 🛬
- (19:37) Questions for Egan 🤔
- (27:13) Catherine, Princess of Wales 👸
- (36:07) Tour Dates 🚌
- (48:44) Rose, Bud & Thorn 🌹
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This week on the pod, we've got some egg-cellent news, Kalin preps for
- (5:43) Matt's first shop & scan 🛒
- (12:40) Rage days & intrusive thoughts 😖
- (20:01) The chicken in the room 🐣
- (29:51) Kalin's Wellness Journey 🧘♀️
- (34:28) Matt's Hobby Roundup 🤠
- (41:07) Rose, Bud & Thorn 🌹
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This week on the pod, it's Q&A with the Sheicks!
- (5:56) Shop & Scan 🛒
- (13:37) Sourdough life 🥖
- (20:44) Investing in your relationship 💖
- (27:37) Birds (chickens) & bees 🐝
- (42:56) Rose, Bud & Thorn 🌹
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This week on the pod, Kalin's in a steamy new book club, we flower a big proposal, and Sandy rides again (sorta)!
- (6:15) Book club & Love is Blind 🐉
- (12:46) Flowering a big romantic proposal 💐
- (15:00) Sandy rides again 🐎
- (21:23) Kalin's Wellness Journey 🧘♀️
- (24:21) Matt's Hobby Roundup 🤠
- (31:11) Rose, Bud & Thorn 🌹
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This week on the pod, we're talkin' spring gardening projects, groceries, and Galentines!
- (5:51) The Aldi-Meijer Showdown 🥊
- (17:31) Spring project pile-up 🌼
- (25:12) Kalin's Wellness Journey 🧘♀️
- (31:43) Matt's Hobby Roundup 🤠
- (45:34) Rose, Bud & Thorn 🌹
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This week on the pod, we're dishing on our Disney experience, mourning the Lions season, and giving you all the deets for Sweetwater's Galentines Spritz!
- (2:56) The Disney recap 🐭
- (17:00) Pod exclusive 🎟️
- (32:26) Matt's Hobby Roundup 🤠
- (37:20) Kalin's Wellness Journey 🧘♀️
- (40:37) Rose, Bud & Thorn 🌹
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This week on the pod, we're sitting down with Sweetwater's lead designer, Ellis!
- (1:25) Meet the team: Ellis 🙋♀️
- (12:21) Finding her way to floral 💐
- (21:18) Love it or leave it 🍂
- (33:43) Ellis' favorite flower trends 🌸
- (39:43) Kalin's Wellness Journey 🧘♀️
- (48:17) Rose, Bud & Thorn 🌹
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This week on the pod, we talk Disney prep, Dysport, and Detroit football 🏈
- (5:20) Disney Bingo 🎟️
- (10:43) Lions predictions 🏈
- (16:29) Kalin's Wellness Journey 🧘♀️
- (23:58) Matt's Hobby Roundup 🤠
- (31:19) Night Country 🕵️
- (37:32) Rose, Bud & Thorn 🌹
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This week on the pod, Kalin starts her sourdough era, Matt flirts with the idea of going to Aldi, and we collectively lament our e-commerce woes.
- (7:55) Let's get this bread 🍞
- (13:07) Matt's Grocery Games 🛒
- (23:57) Kalin's Wellness Journey 🧘♀️
- (29:23) E-commerce headache 😖
- (39:53) Rose, Bud & Thorn 🌹
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This week on the pod, we're talking steamin', schemin', and savin' at the grocery store.
- (4:55) No Ne-Yo, no school 🎤
- (18:42) Matt goes ham 🍖
- (25:40) Kalin's Wellness Journey 🧘♀️
- (32:57) Matt's Fish & Game Report 🐟
- (41:49) Rose, Bud & Thorn 🌹
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This week on the pod, we're setting New Year's intentions with OG Sweetwater teammate, Egan
- (2:40) Meet the team: Egan 🖼️
- (9:24) Patient zero at Sweetwater 🧹
- (15:17) Sweetwater Tour mems 📹
- (27:07) Lifesavers, peeves, and goals 🛟
- (43:34) Rose, Bud & Thorn 🌹
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This week on the pod, we look back at our jam-packed year, from moving four times to opening a flower shop and everything in between!
- (3:43) Looking back on 2023 🧐
- (8:33) What worked & what didn't 🤔
- (23:01) Matt's toldja so 😏
- (36:34) Kalin's Wellness Journey 🧘♀️
- (38:54) Matt's Fish & Game Report 🐟
- (43:48) Rose, Bud & Thorn 🌹
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This week on the pod, we talk about the blast we had at Christmas in Walloon, the Sweetwater Spritz, and our upcoming terrarium bar! 🌿
- (2:28) Listener Support! 🙌
- (8:05) Christmas in Walloon 🎄
- (18:13) What's coming up at the shop 📆
- (22:55) Matt's Fish & Game report 🐟
- (25:07) Kalin's Wellness Journey 🧘♀️
- (38:25) Rose, Bud & Thorn 🌹
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This week on the pod, we go behind the scenes of running the Sweetwater flower shop with the boss, Cristi!
- (1:24) Meet the Team: Cristi 🙋♀️
- (9:23) Crossing paths with Sweetwater 🌸
- (16:09) Lessons from running a flower shop 💐
- (26:47) Why are flowers so damn expensive? 🏷️
- (34:05) Kalin's Wellness Journey 🧘
- (36:30) Rose, Bud & Thorn 🌹
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This week, we're answering Pod Polls for the holidays and workshopping some new segments!
- (6:12) Kalin's Wellness Journey Update 🧘♀️
- (9:32) Matt's Fish & Game Report 🐟
- (10:19) Happy Poll-idays 🎅🏻
- (37:15) Kalin's big catch 🎣
- (41:10) Rose, Bud & Thorn 🌹
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This week on the pod, we reflect on our downstate WreathFest at the beautiful Robin Hills Farm, talk Thanksgiving, and Kalin gives her stump speech.
- (3:02) Dishin' on Downstate WreathFest 🎄
- (8:11) Lost & found with the Sheicks 🧝♀️
- (15:05) Thanksgiving food safety 🦃
- (24:29) The Jubi Slide 🕺
- (31:02) Rose, Bud & Thorn 🌹
- (35:35) Kalin's stump speech 📣
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This week on the pod, we're joined by our very first guest, Sweetwater's very own Tracy, to dig into the top floral trends we're seeing for weddings in 2024!
- (2:18) Meet the Team: Tracy 🙋♂️
- (8:45) Landing at Sweetwater 🌺
- (19:08) 2024 Floral Wedding Trends 👀
- (30:08) Where to save & where to spend 💵
- (49:10) Rose, Bud & Thorn 🌹
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This week on the pod, we reflect on our PERFECT WreathFest weekend at Boyne!
- (1:22) WreathFest at Boyne recap🌲
- (11:18) "You're a hot girl. It slays" 💅
- (17:00) Shutting down the Snowflake Lounge ❄️
- (27:00) Swifties hard launch 🚀
- (33:19) Rose, Bud & Thorn 🌹
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This week on the pod, WreathFest week is here! We talk about our pre-show jitters, final preparations, and float a save-the-date for WreathFest 2024 👀
- (4:59) Costco queso 🪤
- (7:10) WreathFest week & Save the date 👀
- (16:02) Fleece tie blankets & FB marketplace 🛞
- (21:55) British TV & birthday suits 🇬🇧
- (33:21) Rose, Bud & Thorn 🌹
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This week on the pod, we're back from our pod-break, Matt gets a buck, Kalin debriefs the inaugural SweeItaly trip. Tap in!
- (3:13) SweeItaly Debrief 🇮🇹
- (9:51) Matt earns a Buck 🦌
- (21:59) Hobbies ad nauseam 💆♀️
- (32:05) Early bedtime & Dr. Joyce 😏
- (40:54) Rose, Bud & Thorn 🌹
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This week, Kalin talks about her little black cloud, the Friends of Carhartt Summit, and prepares for the Italy trip!
- (3:07) Little black cloud ☁
- (8:39) Carhartt Summit 🗻
- (19:47) Checking in with Matt
- (23:00) Looking forward to Italy 🇮🇹
- (35:31) Popo & Positive affirmations-Tok 🧘
- (40:59) Rose, Bud & Thorn 🌹
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This week, it's another edition of Pod Polls! We polled our followers for their take on TVs, top sheets, and topping off the gas tank 🚙
- 1:49 Traylor-Watch 👀
- 6:03 Too many (or not enough) cooks in the kitchen 🧑🍳
- 17:51 Pod Poll results! 📋
- 26:47 Filling your glass & filling your tank 🍷
- 37:33 Rose, Bud & Thorn🌹
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This week on the pod, Kalin recaps her appearance on QVC that's been literal YEARS in the making 🙌
- 2:28 Kalin's QVC play-by-play 📺
- 15:43 Watching from home 🍿
- 20:47 Standby flyer ✈️
- 28:49 How it feels to hit your goals (or miss) 🎯
- 41:19 Rose, Bud & Thorn 🌹
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This week on the pod, we discuss our theories about a possible *NSYNC reunion, extraterrestrials in Mexico, and Kalin gets ready for her QVC debut
- 1:32 *NSYNC reunion conspiracies
- 6:38 Aliens, man…👽
- 13:51 Beef with the Sheicks 🐮
- 27:49 Petoskey fast food scene 🍔
- 31:25 Kalin’s QVC prep 📺
- 40:35 Rose, Bud & Thorn 🌹
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This week, the Sheicks finally make good on their bet! Can Kalin come out of a 9-year-retirement to break 65 on nine holes? We head to the green to find out.
- 3:39 The Wager 🤝
- 6:49 Clinks! from the green 🏌️
- 15:08 TopGolf & Tenacious D
- 19:59 Night time driving 🤓
- 27:07 Wardrobe malfunctions 👖
- 33:28 Rose, Bud & Thorn 🌹
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This week on the pod, we gear up for back-to-school and debrief our summer as the season winds down. Matt discovers tequila and Kalin frets over some pending Wreathfest decisions.
- 1:39 Big Mac Football 🍔 🏈
- 9:46 Back-to-school & Backyard camping ⛺️
- 16:55 Matt's tequila era 🥃
- 26:54 Phones and social media for kids–Y/N?📱
- 29:39 Rose, Bud & Thorn 🌹
- 41:54 Kalin's Wreathfest dilemma 😵💫
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This week on the pod, we get candid about the mounting pressures of heightened expectations and a busy fall season.
- 2:27 Ships in the night 🚢
- 6:51 Two things forever, at once ⏱️
- 17:39 Emmett-Charlevoix County Fair 🎡
- 29:23 TikToks and Woodchopping Guy 🪵
- 44:53 Rose, Bud & Thorn 🌹
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This week on the pod, weddings are pickin' up and summer at the shop is slowing down, Kalin reflects on the P!nk concert, and we look ahead to the incoming cozy season.
- 2:42 High Noon regrets ☀️
- 6:01 P!nk with the Real Housewives of Petoskey 💅
- 16:33 Cozy season incoming 🍲
- 24:52 Bama Rushtok 📱
- 34:48 Rose, Bud & Thorn 🌹
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This week on the pod, we recap our trip to Charlotte to see Queen Bey, examine the lengths Matt will go to save a buck, and reminisce on our early entrepreneurial endeavors.
- 2:28 Beyoncé + Charlotte trip debrief 👯♀️
- 5:58 Sweetwater fall collection 🍁
- 9:10 Matt's Michelob bucks 🍺
- 17:52 Kid entrepreneurs 📈
- 25:28 Wreath tix & TikToks 🎟️
- 36:17 Rose, Bud & Thorn 🌹
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This week on the pod, we're comin' atcha live from the outdoors–it's our first al fresco pod! 🦋
- 05:05 Lashes and top sheets 🛏️
- 17:24 What's your TikTok serving you?📱
- 21:48 Non-human biologics 👽
- 32:12 Sopranos & small towns 🏘️
- 45:57 Rose, Bud & Thorn 🌹
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This week on the pod, Kalin goes back to class, we make our summer bucket lists, and dig into everything you need to know about the Wreathfest VIP experience at Boyne!
- 02:00 Back to school 📓
- 09:16 Summer bucket list 🪣
- 21:50 Landscaping lamentations & morning parenting ⏰
- 27:50 The Boyne VIP experience 🎄
- 42:55 Rose, Bud & Thorn 🌹
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This week on the pod, we're treating ourselves! We're talking about the things we do for a little self-care 💅
- 2:02 Radish girlies 💅
- 6:32 Golf tourney & Cool Wife Award 🏆
- 13:01 Kalin's Botox experience 🧏♀️
- 18:24 Ranking Bath & Body Works scents 🫛
- 30:55 Rose, Bud & thorn 🌹
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This week on the pod, we're doing Q&A! We're answering listener-submitted questions about wedding flowers, home build budgeting, Wreathfest, and more. Follow @kalinsheick on Instagram to submit questions for future Q&A episodes!
- 4:07 Sugar-free diet & Underwear budget 🩲
- 8:39 Wedding flower content 💐
- 19:47 Home build budgeting 👷
- 29:26 Matt's Wreathfest confessional
- 35:32 Rose, Bud & Thorn 🌹
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This week, we're podcasting from our NEW house for the first time! We recap our 4th of July as we settle into the new digs, search for Wreath-fit inspo, and try to muster some alumni school spirit.
- 5:49 Wreaths & sequins ✨
- 14:02 Live from the new house! 🏠
- 19:02 Matt's Delivery Diaries 🚚
- 24:06 Home security + the Mission to Mars 👨🚀
- 29:30 Old parents & Alumni spirit 🎓
- 36:27 Rose, Bud & Thorn 🌹
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This week on the pod, we're broadcasting live from the flower shop...because we don't have internet yet in our NEW house which we've finally moved in to!
- 2:53 Starlink & screen time 💫
- 7:31 Matt's Mars phase 👨🚀
- 14:09 House update (aka The Big One!) 🏡
- 27:32 Matt's golf stats
- 31:56 Rose, Bud & Thorn 🌹
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This week on the pod, we reflect on some pleasant surprises at the shop, a not-so-pleasant flower installation heist, and possibly our last week in the rental!
- 7:11 D.A.R.E & Meijer girlies
- 16:29 Pillar pilferage in Petoskey! 🚨
- 24:43 Pleasant surprises at the shop 🌸
- 28:44 Long drinks & Boat rides
- 40:51 Rose, Bud & Thorn 🌹
- 44:40 Last pod at Hope Springsbrook Eternal? 👀
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This week on the pod, the Sheicks say sayonara to surgery, Kalin gears up for a hot girl summer, and Matt dreams of a hot tub summer. Also, coming this fall...Blooming Business is back in session 🙌
- 1:43 Crying at the McCafé ☕️
- 8:06 Kalin's hot girl summer ☀️
- 16:41 Hasta la vista, Ostomy! 👋
- 21:40 Hot tubbing at Hope Springsbrook Eternal ⛲️
- 31:31 Blooming Business 🍁
- 36:24 Rose, Bud & Thorn 🌹
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This week on the pod, we're celebrating Matt's 1-year anniversary as an employee of Sweetwater Floral and reflecting on the five biggest lessons we've learned from working full-time with your spouse!
- 2:55 Trusting and building together
- 7:27 Shutting off from work takes effort
- 12:12 Remembering you're on the same team ⛹️
- 20:34 Struggling to find time for each other
- 27:48 Matt's 1-year anniversary at Sweetwater 🍾
- 32:53 Rose, Bud & Thorn 🌹
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This week, Sheicks are on the move...again! We settle into our new temporary digs and unpack a summer lull at the shop, a stressful week to come, and do an energy (plus underpants) cleaning for Matt.
- 2:21 Boyne Mountain bundling for Wreathfest 🏔️
- 6:51 Hope Springsbrook Eternal ⛲️
- 10:51 Underpants & energy clearing 🧘
- 19:41 Father's Day, fishing boats & firepits 🔥
- 31:58 Rose, Bud & Thorn 🌹
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This week on the pod, we are in the THICK of it! We break down our crazy-busy, crazy-good Memorial Day week; the shop's grand opening, Kalin's how-to's for throwing a good party, moving troubles and menty b's.
2:31 Menty B's & trauma responses 😬
6:54 How-to's for hosting parties 👯♀️
15:37 Summertime in Northern Michigan 🎸
20:28 Tips for your Petoskey visit
25:02 Kalin's Tikkie-Tokkies
33:15 Rose, Bud & Thorn 🌹
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This week on the pod, it's another edition of Q&A! We're answering listener-submitted questions about starting a business, parenting, impostor syndrome, and more. Follow @kalinsheick on Instagram to submit questions for future Q&A episodes!
02:49 Questions for Matt
07:46 Neighborhood watch and nap schedules 👶
13:39 Biz advice and hiring wins 🪷
22:27 Nannies and navigating differences
35:17 Sweetwater Succession
42:38 Rose, Bud & Thorn 🌹
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This week on the pod, we're debriefing our favorite things about opening the shop so far. We also give a quick fam and house update because there's never a dull moment for the Sheicks!
- 5:01 Planting roots (literally) at the new house 🌳
- 8:59 Mom guilt and managing social media
- 16:46 Shop opening reflections
- 22:25 July 4th predictions🎇
- 26:13 Rose, Bud & Thorn 🌹
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This week on the pod, Kalin turns 35! We’re taking a moment to celebrate the shop’s soft launch, Kalin’s birthday, and reflect on the past year’s worth of lessons.
- 2:56 Soft opening the flower shop
- 5:45 Sunset Palace
- 9:48 House updates
- 15:04 Kalin’s list of lessons learned
- 19:49 Favorite new phrases
- 25:02 Proven record
- 29:04 Rose, Bud & Thorn
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This week on the pod, the Sheicks are packin' up and shipping out of State St. for sunnier days at Sunset Palace! Plus, we're t-minus 24 hours until the flower shop opens!
2:58 T-minus 24 hours 'til shop launch 🚀
4:53 Matt's Stats: Couponing edition
13:18 Wondering about one-car families
20:23 Creative childcare solutions
27:34 Rose, Bud & Thorn 🌹
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This week on the podcast, the Sheicks are down but not out as we recount war stories from our bout with norovirus. We also talk about what's in store for the store, what we're excited for with the shop opening, and start looking ahead to wreaths for 2023.
2:24 Thoughts & Prayers & Pedialyte
7:05 Matt & Kalin: down, but not out
14:37 Mother's Day & Summer Pop-up series
17:53 Rose, Bud & Thorn 🌹
22:17 Word on the Wreath for 2023...
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This week on the pod, we reflect on our last Florida trip of the season, Matt's Stats on flying Allegiant, and give updates on our tenuous housing situation and the flower shop's impending opening!
2:01 Orange Barrel season
7:26 Matt's Stats on flying Allegiant
17:32 Whole spiel on Whole Foods
19:24 We've got a flower shop to open!
26:14 What's going on with the house? 😬
30:02 Rose, Bud & Thorn 🌹
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This week, we're digging into the results of our second Pod Polls! We polled over 2,000 of you for your take on socks in sneakers, monthly budgeting, mattress sizes, and more. We also talk about Kalin's run-in with the law and Matt's tasting review of some beef jerky dog treats (🤣). Tap in!
03:29 Morning vs. evening Clinks
09:27 Pitching a bouquet bar for kids
17:16 Pod Poll results!
24:12 Vehicular pursuit with Kalin 🚔
38:15 Rose, Bud & Thorn 🌹
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This week on the pod, we're answering questions submitted by you for our second Q&A! We're talking everything from relationship and parenting tips, figuring out childcare as small business owners, and Petoskey vs. Traverse City vibes.
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04:48 When to visit Northern Michigan ✋
08:23 "Parenting, bossin', and building" 💁♀️
14:27 Figuring out childcare for 3 littles
26:44 Sweetwater's 2023 All-Star lineup
29:43 Is Petoskey becoming Traverse City?
39:09 Staffing challenges as small business owners
41:13 Rose, Bud & Thorn 🌹
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This week, we've got the deets for SweeItaly retreats! We also get candid about our anxieties with everything on our plates for the business and check in on our respective health journeys.
01:49 Hangovers through the ages
08:08 Pre-shop jitters
15:32 Supporting your local cookies...I mean, business
20:45 Who watches the Weight Watchers?
35:27 SweeItaly retreat dates! 🇮🇹
47:35 Rose, Bud & Thorn
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This week on the pod, we're digging into the results of our very first Pod Polls! We asked our listeners to weigh in on some of the most pressing questions of our time like read receipts on, yes or no? And, can Kalin pull of the New Balance 550's? Tune in to find out what our listeners had to say!
03:05 Introducing Pod Polls & Poll #1: Read receipts 👍 or 👎
07:33 Poll #2: Using electric toothbrushes 🦷
14:08 Poll #3: Phone time in front of your kids📱
21:43 Poll #4: Kalin's new kicks...👟
28:34 Five-Compliment daily challenge
34:13 Making friends in your 30's
39:48 Rose, Bud & Thorn
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Building the business of your dreams takes intention and today, we're sharing our unique takes on how Sweetwater has grown into what it is today.
05:04 A lifetime customer mentality
07:38 Delegating vs. Death Grip
10:54: Slow and steady growth
17:19 20% failure rate
22:07 Telling the Sweetwater story
28:07 Rose, Bud & Thorn
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On this week's pod, we talk about feeling a little bit older, different styles of working, plus a few updates on the shop in Walloon...including when we're aiming to open 👀 We also dig into our thoughts on the Lowdown Country trials and "Lucky Girl Syndrome."
05:23 Aging and Aprés moments
13:40 SkyMiles: hoard or spend?
19:09 The lowdown on Lowdown Country
22:54 Differences =/= Deficiencies
26:07 Walloon ETA & Sweetwater check-in 👀
31:01 Rose, Bud & Thorn
38:51 "Lucky Girl Syndrome"
44:17 Britney Spears songs and hidden talents
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This week, we're doing our first Q&A episode! We're answering listener-submitted questions about side hustles, WreathFest, future travel plans and, of course, the newly announced shop in Walloon Lake. Make sure to follow @kalinsheick on Instagram to submit questions for future Q&A's!
02:17 Good TV & imagining a Sweetwater reality show
06:25 Future travel plans 👀
11:19 "Hustle Culture" & mental toughness
17:03 Preparing for entrepreneurship
26:02 Picking out each other's pet peeves
40:11 Goals for Sweetwater HQ
47:16 WreathFest reflections
54:56 Rose, Bud & Thorn
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This week, we have some final reflections on our first road trip to Florida, Kalin gets ready for her girls' trip, and we dig into Sweetwater's BIGGEST news yet. Believe me, you'll want to hear this...tap in!
02:19 Traveling in your 30's vs. your 20's
03:51 The BIG announcement
11:03 Sweetwater HQ
18:43 Rearranging the 5-year plan
28:19 Rose, Bud & Thorn
35:31 Kalin's obsession with Nespresso
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This week, we're coming to you live from Naples, Florida 🏖️ We talk about the economics, ergonomics, and parent-nomics of driving vs. flying to Florida, and give a quick family check-in with some medical updates that we're excited about. Then we discuss Sweetwater's calculated slow growth and some of the less successful ideas that've come through the Sheick Tank.
02:03 Night Miles to Naples, Florida
13:50 Family Check-In: Anxiety, Vasectomy & CBD!
20:12 Sweetwater's Slow Growth & Biggest Failures
26:25: The Sheick Tank: Kite String Creativity & Staying Grounded
29:43 Rose, Bud & Thorn: The Postpartum Clothes Struggle & Cheap Mic Stands
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We have a podcast!! We're Kalin and Matt Sheick, the husband and wife duo behind Sweetwater Floral. What's it like running a business after leaving your "careers" behind, moving upstate, and having three kids? Hectic? Rewarding? Chaotic? All the above? In our first episode, we talk all about how we got here with the business, how we're managing, and why we're excited to go all in on Sweetwater.
04:03 Growing a Business and Family
16:01 The Scary Side of Entrepreneurship
26:44 Marriage Tips from Kalin & Matt
28:51 Sweetwater's 5-Year Plan
32:50 Introducing Rosebud &Thorn
37:24 Design Intensive Weekend
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