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For lovers of thrift, vintage, DIY, collecting, and for anyone who lives for finding one-of-a-kind, amazing treasures, the Get Thrifty podcast – powered by arc Thrift Stores – is a must-listen-to source of inspiration. Join host Maggie Scivicque as she and guests discuss topics ranging from design to reselling to fashion to sustainability. Get all the tips, secrets, and know-how you'll need to revel in the thrill of the hunt! To learn more, go to www.arcthrift.com and click on the Get Thrifty podcast.
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A career pivot. A broken vintage shipment. A bold new vision. On the latest Get Thrifty Podcast, host Maggie Scivicque welcomes Kelly of Modern Vintage Marketplace (@mvmretail ) to share how she turned a passion for vintage into a thriving, community-centered retail destination, and why "you're not shopping, you're rescuing" is more than a mantra. SHOW NOTES: Don't dismiss items just because they don't immediately seem valuable or desirable. Often, the things you think won't sell "are the first thing to go." Pricing strategies to keep vintage goods accessible. Her theory of what she calls "slow exploration." Why she prefers to "rescue" items rather than shop for them. Thrift with purpose but remain flexible. Thrift frequently and act fast. Get creative with how you use or repurpose items. The transformation and thriving of secondhand and vintage culture. The impact of pop culture has on secondhand trends The fun and connections found in both in-person and online vintage communities.
Thrifting isn't just shopping, it's a mindset. On the latest Get Thrifty Podcast, Maggie Scivicque sits down with Bethanie Jean (@bethaniejeanofficial) to talk vintage finds, luxury thrifting, and why secondhand is one of the most creative ways to express personal style. From estate sale treasures to small-town thrift store gems, this episode will change how you see thrifting. SHOW NOTES: Check out Facebook Marketplace for amazing finds. The hidden gems that are small-town thrift stores! Seek out estate sales and thrift stores where older people donate; the treasures are fabulous! Luxury thrifting is possible! Tips for manifesting your vintage and thrifting dreams!! How she is a "student of people" and why storytelling as central to her work.
If you've ever thought, "Could I thrift for a living?" or "Could I resell with my spouse without losing my mind?" …this show is for you. Host Maggie chats with @frizzysfinds about eBay + YouTube strategy, sourcing, and thrift'cations (aka the best kind of vacation). SHOW NOTES: Tips and tricks for mastering eBay and YouTube. Juggling a 9 – 5 office job with full-time content creation and reselling. The trends toward slow fashion and vintage. Why they say they are "resellers first, YouTubers second." Finding and reselling treasures for profit. Sourcing insights. The fun of "thrift'cations"!
Resellers, this is a MUST-listen. Chuck and Dave, the amazing Million Dollar Peddlers (@themilliondollarpeddlers), join host Maggie (@podcastwithmaggie) on Get Thrifty to share 25+ years of reseller wisdom, platform insights, sourcing tips, and the wildest collectible finds (toys, cards, comics, magazines + more). Don't miss it!! SHOW NOTES: From a garage to a small warehouse to two big warehouses, how the Million Dollar Peddlers built their reselling business. Tips on sourcing and listing collectibles. What sells best on what platform. Stories of amazing collectibles…from toys to baseball cards to comics to sports paraphernalia to movies to magazines…and unbelievable finds! How they came to share their wisdom and experience on YouTube. Working without a net on the live shows they host every week. How COVID impacted their business in a positive way. The popularity of Junk Journals and how they are saving things from the landfill. Resellers to the rescue for Boomers are leaving a lot of stuff to their heirs, but no one wants to throw it away but they don't know what to do with it. Their early adoption of Whatnot.
This week, we're joined by Annabelle (@annabelle_reynolds), an authentic creator rooted between Denver and Ireland, whose approach to thrifting is all about balance; mixing meaningful secondhand finds with intentional new pieces that tell a story. Annabelle shares how thrifting can be more than shopping; it can be self-care, a creative outlet, and a way to show up as your truest self. From patience and thrift karma to shopping with foresight, her tips are practical, refreshing, and grounded in joy. SHOW NOTES: Go in with a list and be open to discovery. Time and patience are key! Thrifting is a form of self-care! Respect the Karmic law of thrifting! Visit regularly for the best finds! Thrift for foresight; buy for your future needs and for the seasons, holidays, and special events. Staying authentic as an influencer.
This week on The Get Thrifty Podcast, host Maggie Scivicque and producer Lisa Metzger wrap up the year with a thrift-tacular holiday special! No guests; just Maggie, Lisa, and stories from some of their favorite episodes! Join in the fun as we celebrate our amazing guests, listeners, and the thrifting community that makes this show so special! SHOW NOTES: A celebration of our incredible guests and listeners A look back at the best moments from this year. Holiday cheer, vintage humor, and so much more! Grab your cocoa, cue the Christmas lights, and join us as we toast to another amazing year of Get Thrifty!
It wouldn't be the holidays without Maggie's annual Get Thrifty poem! From Pyrex to patterns, wild stories to incredible scores, she's recapping the year with a fun, festive rhyme made just for our thrifty crew. Grab some cocoa, cozy up, and enjoy this end-of-year treat. Happy Thrifting to all… and to all a good night! SHOW NOTES: A festive end-of-year solo episode where host Maggie rhymes her way through the best moments of the Get Thrifty Podcast. A joyful recap of the year's guests; collectors, resellers, treasure hunters, and vintage lovers who shared their wildest thrifting stories. A celebration of the unique, passionate, and slightly thrifty-obsessed community that keeps the podcast going strong. A lighthearted holiday poem full of laughs, nostalgia, and a reminder that thrifting truly is a lifestyle.
Meet @msmaverickmuse, vintage queen, creative powerhouse, and estate-sale treasure hunter! She and Get Thrifty host Maggie Scivicque (@podcastwithmaggie) talk Hollywood glam, turning thrift finds into opportunity, and how to be your own muse. SHOW NOTES: Epic vintage and Hollywood glam! Tips on being your own muse! Develop a "Designer Eye" for fabrics and patterns. Estate sales are hidden treasures, especially for vintage. Don't overlook thrifted finds for resale. Her amazing brand collabs! How thrifting helped her launch her creative career in LA. How shopping secondhand can empower artists and creators financially and creatively.
This week on the Get Thrifty Podcast, Michelle Nguyen shares how she built a purpose-driven fashion brand by reimagining thrifted fabrics into unique designs. From discovering her signature style to shifting her approach after a powerful documentary to finding success selling on eBay, her journey is creative, resourceful, and inspiring. A great listen for anyone interested in sustainability and entrepreneurial thinking. SHOW NOTES: Developing her own sustainable, purpose-driven fashion label based on reimagined one-of-a-kind looks. How thrift stores have become her source for fabrics for her designs. What she looks for in the fabrics she uses in her upcycled fashion items. How the documentary, "A True Cause," inspired her and changed the way she shopped. Finding her personal style through thrifting. Tips on selling on eBay. All about her clothing swaps. Getting to the heart of her WHY and the purpose behind her business. How she her establishes her collabs with photographers, and others.
Meet Brent Amerman on this week's Get Thrifty Podcast! From USC and the Hollywood scene to Buffalo Exchange and building his own thriving vintage business, Brent shares how passion, hustle, and a little glamour shaped his journey. Hear about sourcing luxury fashion, scoring big at auctions, and why he travels with empty suitcases. SHOW NOTES: How vintage glamour has become hip and on-trend. Reselling and sourcing luxury fashion. Auctions are where the real money is. His unique approach to "first dibs" selling and dealing. Traveling with empty suitcases so he can bring home his amazing collectibles. His Hollywood connections. The stories behind the pieces he collects.
Meet this week's guest: Stewart White of @franklin.hill.ventures, the China King and ultimate vintage matchmaker who's been hustling since junior high! Listen in to his convo with host Maggie all about: Early eBay adventures His private-label jams + jellies Sourcing secrets + booth-life tips Why relationships = the BEST leads How cross-posting boosts sales If you love thrifting, vintage, and a good entrepreneurial comeback story… this episode is for YOU. SHOW NOTES: Stories from the early days of selling on eBay! His collection of letters written during the Civil War. Reselling insights, including the importance of cross-posting content. His private label line of jams, jellies, salsas, and pickles. His sourcing secrets. Tips for driving word-of-mouth awareness. Insights into selling items from a booth and building his network. Knowing your audience. Why he's called the "China King"!
Could this episode of Get Thrifty be any COOLER?! Join host Maggie Scivicque and guest Sarah Teresinski, the "Martha Stewart of sustainability," as they dive into all things thrifting and upcycling! From marketing tips for your biz to genius sourcing secrets (hint: skip the boujee part of town), this one's packed with inspiration and fun finds. SHOW NOTES: Fashion + home design + styling + sustainability = 100% cool! All about promoting slow, sustainable fashion through her work with the United Nations Fashion and Lifestyle Network. Tips for sourcing, networking, and marketing your business. An insider's guide to collaborating local media AND getting big deal brands!! Making upcycling and "junking" mainstream. Redeux Style: simple and accessible! How even little changes in how we shop impacts sustainability. Inspired by art, old hotels, and more!
Check out this gnarly episode of the Get Thrifty Podcast with host Maggie Scivicque and her guest Jessie! It's all about 80s cool: MTV, power ballads, acid wash jeans, cassette tapes, the icon Casey Kashem, and so much tubular goodness! SHOW NOTES: Sharing her love of all things '80s; it isn't just a fashion choice! All about the resurgence of vintage '80s-era fashion and décor! Selling on Depop, and why it's sometimes hard to give up some of her gems! Staying true to the era, being true to herself, and staying "out of her head." Her love of Stranger Things and how she weaves its themes into her content. Thrifting = Dancing to your own drum! Making her home a museum, paying homage to her favorite decade!
Meet Hannah, a self-proclaimed op shop queen from Brisbane, Australia whose wardrobe is 99% pre-loved! In this episode, she shares how she's changing minds about secondhand, the rise of thrifting culture, why she never ever pays retail, and her five reasons to shop secondhand. From hosting a secondhand fashion festival to her fave op shops down under, this conversation is packed with inspiration and thrifting gold. SHOW NOTES: The ugly side of fashion and shifting the narrative around secondhand shopping. Spreading the value of thrifting for financial and environmental reasons. Hosting a secondhand fashion festival in Brisbane, Australia. How "the noise about thrifting" is getting louder and her part in helping to increase awareness about sustainable fashion. Her favorite social platforms to hunt for thrifted fashion finds. Insights into Australia's op shops and her favorite places to thrift. Five reasons to shop secondhand. Reminder to think twice and do your research before buying new.
From Michigan to Denver, Kelly Shallman has built a vintage-loving community that's all about connection, creativity, and killer thrift finds. She joins host Maggie Scivicque on this week's Get Thrifty Podcast to spill the secrets on Denver's thrift crawls, sustainable style, and the power of people behind secondhand treasures. SHOW NOTES: Hear how Kelly transformed her passion for thrifting into the Discovered Threads brand. Learn how to engage with and support your local thrift and vintage community. Discover tips for creating social media content in thrift stores and sharing your finds. Get the inside scoop on thrift crawls and collaborative thrifting events in Denver. Find out how thrifting differs across Michigan, New Jersey, and Colorado. Explore the world of reselling on platforms like Depop and Whatnot, including sourcing inventory in bulk. Gain insights into consulting, marketing, and building a purpose-driven career around thrifting and wellness.
This week on The Get Thrifty Podcast, CBS Austin anchor and meteorologist Allison Miller shares how a simple on-air assignment completely changed her relationship with fashion. From fast fashion to slow fashion, Allison opens up about the moment she realized sustainability could still be stylish, even on TV! Hear her tips, tricks, and hilarious "learning moments" as she rewired her mindset to make sustainability part of everyday life. SHOW NOTES: Discover the TV segment that completely transformed Allison's approach to fashion and sustainability. Learn how she shifted from fast fashion to a mindful, slow-fashion mindset. Hear her tips for making sustainability part of everyday life…on and off camera. Find out how tailoring can make thrifted pieces feel brand new and perfectly fitted. Get real about the wins and fails that come with building a sustainable wardrobe. Be inspired to see fashion as a way to express purpose, creativity, and care for the planet.
All the way from Australia 🇦🇺, guest Jacob Miller @thejacobmillershow, has spent 17+ years leading the way in charity retail. He believes thrift shops aren't just homes of creativity and uniqueness, they're community hubs that drive impact. Join host Maggie Scivicque@podcastwithmaggie as Jacob shares his global perspective on thrift, his travels as a Churchill Fellow, the power of innovation, and why he calls himself "one lucky flapper" every time he goes thrifting. SHOW NOTES: What is an "op shop." Keeping the Opportunity in Op Shops. All about the Churchill Fellowship. Stories from his world travels as an ambassador of thrift and charity retail. Brands don't matter, people are shopping thrift for style and "that Instagram moment!" Branding building and creating a thrifting experience online. World Op Shop Day is coming up and his report on his travels will be available to read!
From HGTV's Flea Market Flip to transforming historic homes with heart, storyteller Sarah Trop (@funcycled) brings her creative spark to the Get Thrifty Podcast! Hear how she blends faith, sustainability, and style into spaces that inspire and is working to change the myths surrounding upcycling and repurposing! SHOW NOTES: Changing the myth that repurposing and upcycling is a "cheap way out." Mixing old with the new and bringing history and character to interior design. Taking her hobby to the national stage. Her experiences on HGTV's Flea Market Flip and The Rachael Ray Show. Telling stories through the vintage pieces she repurposes. Say "yes!" sooner to create opportunities to grow your business.
Creativity + Sustainability = Brittany Risk's passion! From hand-sewing costumes for her Barbies in elementary school to upcycling and thrifting today, Brittany has always embraced color, fun, and freedom of expression. Hear how she found herself through fashion, celebrates being silly, and brings her customers' visions to life on the latest Get Thrifty Podcast! SHOW NOTES: Finding her artistic passion and HERSELF with reselling, upcycling, vintage, and thrifting! Her love of fashion and art began by hand sewing clothes for her Barbies in elementary school! Her love of bright colors and how she celebrates being silly! Wearable art and her love of bringing her customers' fashion visions to life! How thrifting helps you find your own personal style. Tips to grow your social community, including why it's so important to inspire, engage, and be open to change.
Meet The Birch Family sisters, Victoria and Alexandra! From small-town Louisiana to a global audience of 400,000+, these two have captured hearts with their laughter, inclusivity, and message of self-acceptance. On this episode of the Get Thrifty Podcast with host Maggie Scivicque, the sisters share their journey, their passion for thrifting and upcycling, and their work with the Arc of Northeast Colorado on the upcoming Styles Beyond Stereotypes fashion show. SHOW NOTES: Educating their followers about inclusivity, disabilities, Williams Syndrome, and why it's okay to be different. The sisters' work with the Arc of Northeast Colorado and their upcoming Styles Beyond Stereotypes fashion show in October. Styles Beyond Stereotypes is a groundbreaking fashion show that transforms thrifted materials into one-of-a-kind designs, celebrating inclusion, empowerment, and creativity. The 20 models in the show will all be wearing outfits designed by the sisters from items found at arc Thrift Stores. How they built their social following from the ground up. Upcycling and sustainability.
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