Conversations with the Hostess

Amy Long
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Conversations with the Hostess

Conversations with the Hostess is all about building community and deeper connections with those in your life through hosting them in your home. Join Amy, a wife, mom, Naval Officer, and online party planner as she has conversations weekly with entertaining and party experts. We will discuss parties, holidays, and celebrating life's big and small moments. You'll leave with inspiration and tactical ideas to build a community, deepen friendships, and lead a fulfilled life!

  1. 111: Proper Party Etiquette with Susan Vernick

    HACE 19 H

    111: Proper Party Etiquette with Susan Vernick

    This week Susan Vernick is here from Etiquette Chics and she's sharing all the tools to be a great party guest and host.  I lover her perspective that etiquette is not a bunch of rules, but a way to do things better.   Those better ways will make you feel more confident and successful not just at parties, but in your everyday life too.  Listen in now to get ready for all of those upcoming holiday parties you'll be attending.  Links You'll Need Find more from Susan and the Etiquette Chics on their website here.  Follow her on Instagram here.  Be sure to check out Susan's seasonal digital magazine here and all of her other helpful tools on her website.  She also offers virtual etiquette classes if you aren't local to her, so book one today for your Scout troop, office party, graduating class, sports team, etc.   Bingeing Segment If you're ready to get cozy this winter season and light some candles.  Use this electric lighter and enjoy the tray that comes with to set all the tools on including a snuffer and whick trimmer.   Don't Forget!  Be sure to leave a rating and review of the podcast on Apple podcasts to help spread the conversations and build more connections.  You can follow along for behind the scenes podcast content @thedailyhostess on Instagram.

    42 min
  2. 110: Mastering the Art of Entertaining with Joseph Marini

    12 NOV

    110: Mastering the Art of Entertaining with Joseph Marini

    Have you ever wanted a professional event stylist to weigh in on your party?  This week we have the pleasure of hearing from Joseph Marini, author of Mastering the Art of Entertaining, and event stylist that's been featured in Oprah, The New York Times, Better Homes & Gardens, and more.  His decades of experience in the party industry shines through everything he shares with us and I know you will take away so much value from him on the importance of hosting in your home so you can build your community.  You don't want to miss this one!  LIsten in now! Links You'll Need Find more from Joseph on his website here.  Follow him on Instagram here.  Get a copy of his book, Mastering the Art of Entertaining here.  Can't wait to get a copy for myself! Bingeing Segment I'm so excited to use these Christmas card wreaths this year to easily display all the Christmas cards we receive.  Get one for yourself here.  They come in a pack of two which is really handy.   Don't Forget!  Be sure to leave a rating and review of the podcast on Apple podcasts to help spread the conversations and build more connections.  You can follow along for behind the scenes podcast content @thedailyhostess on Instagram.

    37 min
  3. 109: Celebrating Sports with Alice Elrod

    30 OCT

    109: Celebrating Sports with Alice Elrod

    This week I am talking with my gym buddy about how she celebrates sports.  Alice Elrod is on the podcast and she shares all about hosting sporting watch parties, how to do it smoothly, and how to do it with little kids around as well.  I know you're going to get a lot of value and hosting tips from this episode.  Listen in now!  Links You'll Need Find more from Alice by following along on her Instagram here. You can also listen to episode 67 where I interview our gym owner, Suzanne.  Bingeing Segment I'm loving the smell of these Trader Joe's candles and that's saying a lot because I'm not a scent lover.  I typically want things to smell like nothing, so this is a ringing endorsement.  It's a great scent for fall to have all over your house.  Don't Forget!  Be sure to leave a rating and review of the podcast on Apple podcasts to help spread the conversations and build more connections.  You can follow along for behind the scenes podcast content @thedailyhostess on Instagram.

    32 min
  4. 108: Celebrating a High School Reunion

    17 OCT

    108: Celebrating a High School Reunion

    This week I'm sharing my experience at my recent high school reunion.  It is crazy to think it's been 20 years since high school, and it was such a fun thing to go to and reminisce about all the memories from that time.   It did get me thinking though about how you can really make a high school reunion such a fun event, getting teh attendees involved, the school and students involved.  This week I'm sharing a lot of ways to make your high school reunion something to look forward to rather than dread attending.   Do you have a high school reunion coming up?  These ideas are going to help you plan an epic reunion.  Bingeing Segment I've done a lot of painting in the last two years in our house and I've found my go to paintbrush that I have to share with you.  If you have any projects coming up that involve painting, definitely get this brush.   Don't Forget!  Be sure to leave a rating and review of the podcast on Apple podcasts to help spread the conversations and build more connections.  You can follow along for behind the scenes podcast content @thedailyhostess on Instagram.

    25 min

  5. 9 OCT

    107: Connecting Through Humor with Angelica Hanley

    This week we are talking all about how humor can bring you together with others.  Angelica Hanley, from, A Couple Puns is sharing about how her business of funny, pun-filled cards gives her a creative outlet, a community, and a way to share humor with others.  She's a military spouse that started her business and has been successful throughout numerous moves and life changes all while her business community has supported her along the way.  Links You'll Need Find more from Angelica and to get yourself your own pun cards check out her website here. You can also follow her on Instagram or Facebook as well.   Bingeing Segment I've had this robot vacuum for a couple years now and even though I don't use all of it's amazing features it helps me stay on top of cleaning around the house and being party ready at any time.  Don't Forget!  Be sure to leave a rating and review of the podcast on Apple podcasts to help spread the conversations and build more connections.  You can follow along for behind the scenes podcast content @thedailyhostess on Instagram.

    34 min
  6. 106: Holiday Hacks for a Less Stressful Holiday Season

    3 OCT

    106: Holiday Hacks for a Less Stressful Holiday Season

    Want to get ahead of the game and feel more prepared this holiday season?  Don't we all!  Listen to the episode this week to hear all kinds of easy to do hacks that will get you ready for Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas so you can spend less time stressing and more time enjoying the season with your friends and family.  Links You'll Need I have several documents, trackers, and planning worksheets that will help you get prepared this holiday season.  Click on the links below to print a copy for yourself.  Holiday Priority Worksheet Thanksgiving Cooking Planner Holiday Baking Inventory Sheet Holiday Gift Tracker  Bingeing Segment A couple holiday themed things were on the bingeing segment this week, one a food and one to entertain you.  I make these super easy muffins several times throughout the fall.  Just mix two ingredients and bake, nothing easier.  I always watch A White Christmas every year, and am thinking about getting these themed pajamas especially for the occasion.  Don't Forget!  Be sure to leave a rating and review of the podcast on Apple podcasts to help spread the conversations and build more connections.  You can follow along for behind the scenes podcast content @thedailyhostess on Instagram.

    26 min
  7. 105: Finding Your Personal Style with Laura Longmire

    24 SEPT

    105: Finding Your Personal Style with Laura Longmire

    Have you ever felt like you couldn't host or didn't want to go to something because you didn't feel confident in what you were wearing?  It happens to the best of us.  Today on the podcast, personal stylist, Laura Longmire from Where Life Meets Style is sharing her wisdom on how to dress with confidence for any occasion.  Spoiler alert it doesn't take a ton of new clothes to do it either.   Links You'll Need Find more from Laura and take advantage of her virtual styling sessions by checking out her website here. You can also follow her on Instagram or Facebook as well.   Bingeing Segment I saw these tortoise print drinking glasses shared by a great influencer on IG @cassiesugarplum and immediately purchased them (once they were back in stock).  I already have several tablescapes planned with them for fall and Thanksgiving.  I can't wait to show them to you! Don't Forget!  Be sure to leave a rating and review of the podcast on Apple podcasts to help spread the conversations and build more connections.  You can follow along for behind the scenes podcast content @thedailyhostess on Instagram.

    37 min
  8. 104: Hosting Overnight Guests

    11 SEPT

    104: Hosting Overnight Guests

    As the "Ber" months are upon us (September, October, November, December), you will probably start to have more guests staying with you overnight.  Or you may be a guest at someone's house during the holidays.  This podcast episode shares my experience over many years hosting overnight guests, and being hosted by others.  I give you some of my best tips to make it the best experience for both those that are staying with you and those that are hosting. Listen in to get ready for hosting season! Links You'll Need I wrote a blog post at The Daily Hostess years ago about how we hosted overnight guests then.  Not much has changed, although I've picked up even more good ideas since then.  You can read the original post here.   Bingeing Segment My husband suggested I share this because we love this game as a family.  It's a great game to take when traveling and easy to understand if you're hosting guests that don't want to put oo much brainpower into a game.  Get it here.  Don't Forget!  Be sure to leave a rating and review of the podcast on Apple podcasts to help spread the conversations and build more connections.  You can follow along for behind the scenes podcast content @thedailyhostess on Instagram.

    28 min
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Conversations with the Hostess is all about building community and deeper connections with those in your life through hosting them in your home. Join Amy, a wife, mom, Naval Officer, and online party planner as she has conversations weekly with entertaining and party experts. We will discuss parties, holidays, and celebrating life's big and small moments. You'll leave with inspiration and tactical ideas to build a community, deepen friendships, and lead a fulfilled life!

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