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What do you get when you mix a registered nurse, a passion for antiques, and a killer instinct for business? Meet Whitney Conard, founder of Conard & Co (formerly “Thrifty Whitney”), sharing her journey from estate sales to international sourcing, and building a serious vintage empire.
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Whitney started with a $300 goal—and built a thriving vintage business. How her rebrand to Conard & Co reflects her elevated vision and growth. How social media helped launch her business, but real success came from diversification. Why confidence in pricing is crucial—your items (and your time!) are worth it. She sources antiques from English Victorian dump sites—yes, really. She built her brand by learning, adapting, and staying endlessly curious. -
Ready to road trip through The World’s Longest Yard Sale? The 127 Yard Sale spans 690 miles across 6 states, packed with epic finds and unforgettable stories! Tune into the latest episode of Get Thrifty Podcast with host Maggie Scivicque and guest Josh Randall to hear why this 39-year tradition is a thrifter’s dream come true!
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The event’s history. Tips for visiting the multi-state event. Thrifting as part of tourism and its economic impact. The vendors that participate. This year’s event is August 7 – 10. Working with their sponsor, Rust-Oleum and the #sprayitforward initiative. -
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Guest Lindsey is on a mission to shift the narrative around thrifting and secondhand shopping. By challenging stereotypes and building an inclusive community, she’s inviting everyone to join the movement. Tune in to this episode of the Get Thrifty Podcast to hear her inspiring story and learn how she's changing the game.
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Combatting the stigma of thrifting and shifting the mindset about shopping secondhand. Creating a designer looking home affordably and ethically. Seeing the potential and beauty of items someone else didn’t. Thrifting as a creative outlet. Finding new and on-trend items in thrift stores. The thrifting community is for everybody! Becoming part of the fast home décor conversation. -
On this week’s Get Thrifty Podcast, meet Kimber—a Mid-Century Modern and vintage real estate expert whose passion for preservation, education, and storytelling is transforming how people buy and sell historic homes.
Kimber brings unmatched knowledge, care, and creativity to helping buyers fall in love with these iconic properties.
From Denver’s “red city of the west” roots to the revival of tiki bars—this episode is an inspiring look at matching people with the homes they were meant for.
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How mid-century real estate ties into thrifting. Her experience with a hording house. From clothing to cars to homes…falling in love with the mid-century design. Her passion for history, preservation, and education. A fascinating master class in Colorado’s unique history…and “vintage inventory”…of mid-century architecture. Why Denver is often called “the red city of the west.” Denver’s over 2,000 mid-century homes. The revival of home Tiki bars! How to maintain a mid-century home. -
Hannah is flipping vintage, crushing fast fashion, and winning over fans with her “thrift with me” videos.
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How she took advantage of the Poshmark “Entrepreneurs Fund.” Vintage flips. Champion of the secondhand-first movement. Fast fashion stats that will shock you! The cure for fast fashion. Reselling insights and resources. Her favorite Colorado thrift stores. Why her sourcing and “thrift with me” videos are so popular. Her support of the IDD community. -
Holly Roberts hits up to nine thrift stores in a single day—and she’s turned that passion into a thriving reselling biz!
On the latest Get Thrifty Podcast, she shares her sourcing strategies, Instagram rebrand tips, and love for wicker, glass, and all things vintage.
Tune in now and connect with her on IG: @wicker_witch_and_glassy_bitch
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Her love of wicker, ratan, and macramé runs deep! Treasure hunting for collectible mid-century glass. Her favorite arc Thrift Stores in the Denver area. 25 garage sales in one day! Reseller insights. Visit her at her booth at the Colorado Antique Gallery. How she rebranded her reselling business on Instagram. Sourcing tips, her “Supermarket Sweep” style, and setting up her “plan of attack.” Glow-ups and DIYing. -
From thrift store aisles to People magazine, Lauren of @laurenblackborow is showing the world that "thrifting has no age." In this new episode of the Get Thrifty Podcast, she shares how her passion for vintage fashion, sustainability, and self-expression built a viral brand and a powerful community.
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All about how People magazine wrote an article about her and her viral video! Why thrifting has no age. Taking sustainability seriously. Treasure hunting for pieces that no one else has. Celebrating self-expression by thrifting. Navigating the Content Creator Fund. All about Toronto’s pop-ups, vintage markets, and thrifting scene. Thrifting trends. How she sources her product. Follow some of Lauren’s favorite vintage and thrifting markets: Welcome Market - https://www.instagram.com/the.welcome.market/?hl=en Good Friends Market - https://www.instagram.com/goodfriendsmarket/?hl=en Hippie Market - https://www.instagram.com/hippiemarketlife/?hl=en -
Discover how southern charm meets vintage hustle as Andrew Pearcy reveals what it really takes to thrive as a thrift hunter in Arkansas. From mastering estate sales and spotting mid-century treasures to building a loyal community through Instagram live sales, Andrew shares the secrets behind his curated success.
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Revivalist art and mid-century aesthetic. His research process. How he built his knowledgebase over time. Luck vs knowledge: How to develop an instinct for valuable finds vs mass produced common finds. The impact of second hand purchasing as it relates to sustainability and preserving history. Celebrating items that have what he calls an “odd charm.” How to train your eye. -
Stephanie of Fresh to Death Vintage turned her passion for vintage into a thriving business, selling to celebrities and even having her finds featured in British Vogue. She shares sourcing secrets, social media growth tips, and how she makes sustainable fashion and home décor accessible to everyone. Plus, the story behind her Justin Bieber Brunch!
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Purchasing sustainability home décor and clothing for any size and any style. “Junking” trips with her grandfather. Why she doesn’t believe in fashion trends. Selling vintage to celebrities! How she had some of her pieces styled in British Vogue. Selling Packers football gear, t-shirts, jeans, and more! Tips for gaining followers on your social platform and building your community. Sourcing tips. Her themed Pop-Up breakfasts, including the famed Justin Bieber Brunch. -
Digging for vinyl gold? 🎶 On the latest Get Thrifty Podcast, we sit down with Kobi from the Rocky Mountain Record Show to talk crate digging, first pressings, and how to spot rare records hiding in plain sight. Whether you're a seasoned collector or just getting started, this episode is packed with tips to help you score big. Catch Kobi at the Rocky Mountain Record Show in Denver, April 5–6 (tickets here) and VinylCon! in Philly, May 10–11 (tickets here).
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The vinyl record scene in Denver and in Philadelphia. How to value vintage vinyl. Get your tickets for the Rocky Mountain Record Show here, April 5 – 6 in Denver. Get your tickets for VinylCon! here, May 10 -11 in Philadelphia. Tips for reselling vintage records. The weird and the unusual -
Conscious fashion is more than a trend—it’s a movement! On this episode of the Get Thrifty Podcast, guest Kelsey and host Maggie Scivicque dive into the impact of mass consumption, sustainable shopping habits, and why buying secondhand should be a priority. If you’re passionate about slow fashion and making mindful choices, this is a must-listen!
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Her thrift wish list! An insider’s insights into Vancouver’s pop-up markets. Thrift sourcing while on her travels. Big brands that are beginning to focus on sustainability. Making conscious fashion decisions. Working with her local thrift and consignment stores. Mixing and matching vintage with modern. Overlooked areas of a thrift store. -
Kristina Urquhart, the Vintage Seeker, joins host Maggie Scivicque to talk about the power of community in the vintage world and how the free-to-list, free-to-search Shop Secondhand Directory is making secondhand shopping easier than ever. Tune in and get inspired!
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How to join the Vintage Sellers Community. All about the free-to-search, free-to-list Shop Secondhand Directory. Her love of the Mad Men aesthetic. The role of the reseller in a thrift store. Transforming environments. Educating and building bridges between sellers and customers. The buyer-seller Hot Line. The gentrification of thrifting that is changing the secondhand landscape. Environmentally conscious shopping. -
Ready to level up your reselling game? Tune in to the latest Get Thrifty Podcast with guest Heather Turner for pro tips, reality thrifting hacks, and business-boosting secrets!
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Entrepreneurial insights into turning high quality content into a profitable business. Filming in thrift stores. Setting yourself up for reselling success. Reality thrifting. Trending vintage and thrift. “Colorful Christmas” and “Kitschy Christmas” ideas. All about Live Sales, Live Sales with collaborators, and Marathons! Her online magazine for thrifters, resellers, and vintage lovers! -
Juliet of @julietsfinds shares must-hear insights on the Get Thrifty Podcast! She and host Maggie Scivicque dive into the reselling biz, mindset, and golden tips for success. Don’t miss it!
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Smart, savvy business insights to growing your resell businesses and your social community. How to draw people to your closet! Lightning strike moments! Creating multiple sources of revenue. Her favorite platforms to sell. -
Mike Harris (@midmodmike) is kind of a thrifting celeb! From the Rocky Mountains to the South, he shares his love of epic treasure hunts, vintage finds, and so much more on this wonderful episode of the Get Thrifty Podcast with host Maggie Scivicque (@PodcastWithMaggie)! Don’t miss it!
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Falling in love with mid-century modern décor and real estate. His love of vintage glass. His Airbnb in Denver that is all about vintage disco! Stories from his days of treasure hunting. Preserving history. How he has grown his live sales. The Mod Squad with @midmodmarion and @midmod.nomad. -
For guest Kym Drapcho (@kymdrapcho) fashion is all about mixing textures, fabrics, patterns, and making something cool! Join her on the Get Thrifty Podcast 🎙️as she and host Maggie Scivicque (@PodcastWithMaggie) celebrate weird, wacky, sustainable, and one-of-a-kind thrifted treasures!
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Vintage denim. Loving the challenge of putting together one-of-a-kind outfits. Avoiding Trash Island (otherwise known as fast fashion). Her love of items that have stories behind them…including her haunted bathrobe! Feeling comfortable wearing whatever she wants! Celebrating experimentation and sustainability. Fashion trends that are making their way back into the culture. Writing about thrift. Visit her booth at Electric Goodies in Colorado Springs, Colorado where she sells affordable and funky vintage. -
Dive into the ultimate retro vibes! Host Maggie Scivicque (@PodcastWithMaggie) chats with Natasha Raé (@vintageearthllc) about all things ‘60s, ‘70s, and ‘90s on this episode of the Get Thrifty Podcast. Tune in now for the best vintage inspo!
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Thrifting tutorials. Reselling on Poshmark, Depop, Mercari, and eBay! Celebrating a ‘60s,‘70s, and ‘90s aesthetic. Upcycling and Breathing new life into discarded pieces and helping the planet. Her message: How our “throw away” society should slow down! Her thrifting playlist. -
Guest Stephany Meryo is a millennial thrift junkie! She and host Maggie Scivicque talk all about loving wacky treasures (and the stories behind them!), how to grow a social community, and her Barbie and sticker collections!
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How she grew her social following by being authentically herself. Spreading joy on the Internet. Thrifting vibes in Ohio. Celebrating treasures from the ‘90s and Y2K. Her sticker collection. All about her Barbie collection! -
No cookie cutters here! Your home should reflect what YOU love! Join host Maggie Scivicque (@PodcastWithMaggie) and her guest Sue Koford of @sueandherhome, a home decor and DIY enthusiast, on this episode of the Get Thrifty Podcast for a fun and inspiring conversation that celebrates creativity, offers tips on hunting for vintage, advice to create brand partnerships, and so much more!
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Introduced to thrifting in her 30s. Brand partnerships. Her vintage glass collection of over a thousand pieces of Milk Glass. Her collection of vintage ornaments. Tips to verify authenticity of vintage items. Tips to growing her following on social. S’mores tables! How she approaches developing valuable and engaging content. How DIYing projects in empowering. -
Phoebe of (@thedressfiend) is passionate about color, unique finds, reimagining vintage styles for today, and slow fashion! Join her on this episode of the Get Thrifty Podcast with host Maggie Scivicque (@PodcastWithMaggie) and be inspired!
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The art of thrifting and creativity through fashion. Giving to nonprofits and charity shops: donate where your heart is. Her love of vintage and antique fairs. Why she carries a tape measure with her wherever she shops. Her “colorfully eclectic” style where vintage meets modern. Her passion for sustainability and for keeping vintage pieces alive and reimagined. Her goal: to make vintage and thrifting attainable and approachable. Dopamine décor…and explosion of fun, color, and humor! Her “donut wall.” - Laat meer zien