29 episodes
With My Own Two Hands w/ XO MaCenna XO MaCenna
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4.8 • 355 Ratings
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What do you see when you look around your house, your apartment, that room or space that has never quite lived up to its full potential? We hope you see possibility, excitement, and your dream home coming to life. XO MaCenna (MaCenna Lee) has been disassembling and reassembling everything she can get her hands on since she was a little girl. After years of trial and error, she’s built a successful YouTube channel where she takes her viewers along for the journey of the do-it-yourself lifestyle.
From renovating her 111-year-old home in Texas, to figuring out the perfect design for a coffee nook, she’s not afraid to get her hands dirty. She’s not afraid to try, try, and try again. Part of the process is learning as you go. Never stopping til you see your vision in front of you.
In this podcast, she’s breaking it down, step by step, story by story, of how she manages to do it all, with her own two hands. Every episode of With My Own Two Hands will be an inside look into the thoughts, planning, struggles, and mindsets that have allowed MaCenna to figure out home renovation, decorating, and inspiring others to tackle everything from weekend projects to dream projects.
Grab your second-hand finds, the haul from the hardware store, the oodles of color swatches and put the circular saw down. It's time to trade your ear protection for some headphones while MaCenna shares her years of experience and knowledge while answering your questions and gives tips on how to make your blueprints into a place you call home.
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Transforming New Builds into Warm Homes
In today’s episode, we're taking a deep dive into the world of new home builds, transforming sterile spaces into inviting homes with style. Whether you're navigating how to decorate a new build yourself or simply looking for inspiration to elevate your home's style and flow. This episode is packed with practical tips and where-to-begin advice to help you create a space that truly feels like home. AND I’m helping Anna & Julia with their new build design dilemmas - exploring everything from gathering inspiration and adding character to cozying up open concepts.
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Renovating The Heart of the Home…the Kitchen! (Balancing Design, Dilemmas & Deadlines)
In today’s episode, we’re talking about renovating the heart of the home - the kitchen! Kitchen renovations can be costly, but with careful planning and thoughtful design, they can also add immense value to your home and enhance daily living. Join me as we discuss budget-friendly tips, creative design solutions and effective ways to manage timelines without compromising on quality. PLUS, I’m helping Chelsea and Tiffany with their own kitchen dilemmas, offering personalized advice and practical solutions tailored to their unique homes. I hope this episode will inspire and empower you to tackle your kitchen renovation project with confidence!
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The Best Moments from Season One: 2023 Recap
In this special episode of "With My Own Two Hands," I'm sharing the most cherished moments from our inaugural season. I've carefully selected and woven together the highlights that made season one truly special. From the behind-the-scenes lessons I learned from renovating our first home to focusing on life & relationships that has given us the greatest gift life could offer. I hope you guys have enjoyed this season and I'll see you soon! XO, MaCenna.
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MY BIGGEST SURPRISE YET (and New Year’s goals)
Last year I set a goal to really listen to my body and trust my gut when it told me that I needed to focus more on my relationship and life and take a step back from renovating our cottage in Texas. I am very excited to report that my gut was right and I have a big surprise. In today's episode, I'm diving into goal setting and how making a plan for the year is the only way to set your life on the right path to achieve your big goals.
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Finding & Defining YOUR DECOR STYLE (how my style evolved through the years)
In this episode, we dive into the journey of discovering and defining your decor style. Discovering your style can feel overwhelming and ever-changing so whether you’re a seasoned design enthusiast or just starting to explore your own decor style, this episode will give you inspiration to guide you on your decor journey. Plus, I’m sharing how my own decor style has changed over the years and how I personally really discovered my style!
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Navigating the Holidays: Christmas Decor & Family Tradition
In this festive episode, come along with me as we unwrap the ups and downs of the holiday season. We'll dive into the quest for that ideal festive vibe, balancing the excitement with the reality of creating perfect decor moments. Let's share our cherished family traditions, painting a picture of joy and inspiration to help everyone catch the holiday spirit and unwind from the seasonal stress. Join the conversation, and let's make this season merry and bright together!
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Customer Reviews
Always very good information
Love that you can watch her podcasts as well!
Enjoy listening but way too many ads.
I’ve been watching MaCenna on YouTube for the last five years. I adore her content over there and was keen to listen to her podcast. Her podcast episodes are usually entertaining and enlightening but the amount of advertisements is out of this world. I’ve never listened to a podcast that has so many. I haven’t even finished her latest episode as I was put off by the quantity.
My new favorite podcast
As a brand new home owner and avid DIYer, this was the podcast that made me feel like I had a friend in the process. I love the energy, the topics, everything. So many great tips and lots of stuff I haven’t heard on other podcasts, like honest convos about cost etc. McKenna literally feels like my big sister in the home DIY process! She’s so down to earth and kind. Fav episodes: any with Mom and also when Drew from Lone Fox hopped on (he’s also AMAZING!). Thanks for making a home podcast that just feels real!