Transactional Love

Hello and welcome back to our avid Lover fam♡ That's a wrap on Season 3! Today we unpack what we learned this whole season, what our takeaways are, what our convos have been from Paris to Dubai to Mexico and beyond. We've had so many magical moments, inspiration, a whole lot of laughs, and whole lot of wine :) Join us for Season 4 launch soon. In the meantime, we are so excited to bring you the Transactional Love Candle (now available for sale at the link below) in so many fantastic scents: "Invest in Your Best Self: Strike the Match."We are so grateful you're here with us! #Transactwithlove at the links below:♡ Shop the Transactional Love Podcast Candle, Crewneck Sweater and more: TransactionalLovePod.etsy.com♡ Join us on Patreon for early access, exclusive member-only episodes and more: patreon.com/TransactionalLove♡ Join our Community on IG: @transactionallove ♡ Say hello to Wendi & Norma: [email protected]♡ Learn more about Transactional Love Podcast by Wendi & Norma: https://transactionallove.org/

Welcome back to Transactional Love, Season 3! In this special episode, Wendi and Norma welcome our dear friend and brilliant talent, Tanja Kopper. Tanja is a photographer and cyanotype artist who loves finding beauty in sunlight, water, and wild things. She was born and raised in Germany and now creates art in sunny California, while raising her two boys. Her work has appeared on the cover of Kiteboarder Magazine and with brands like Will & Atlas and Livie & Luca. Through both her photography and her dreamy blue cyanotypes, Tanja invites us to slow down and see the world with a little more wonder. Tanja is featuring her artwork at Benicia Arsenal Open Studios on November 1&2 where San Francisco Bay artists open their studio doors to all. Come explore our beautiful historic town while getting to know the artists and their work. Thank you for being with us and listening in.#Transactwithlove at the links below:♡ Follow, engage and love-click-to-buy with Tanja Kopper at: Website + IG + Etsy: tanjakopper.com | @tanjakopperstudios | @nomonday.blues | Etsy ShopBenicia Arsenal Open Art Studios | November 1 & 2, 10am-5pm | Benicia, California♡ Join us on Patreon for early access, exclusive member-only episodes and more: patreon.com/TransactionalLove♡ Join our Community on IG: @transactionallove ♡ Say hello to Wendi & Norma: [email protected]♡ Learn more about Transactional Love Podcast by Wendi & Norma: https://transactionallove.org/

Welcome back to Transactional Love! For our avid Lover Fam, head on over to our *Patreon member-only* episodes at the links below for this convo and many more. We are so grateful you're here with us.♡ Join us on Patreon for early access, exclusive member-only episodes and more: patreon.com/TransactionalLove♡ Join our Community on IG: @transactionallove ♡ Say hello to Wendi & Norma: [email protected]♡ Learn more about Transactional Love Podcast by Wendi & Norma: https://transactionallove.org/

Hello there, Lover Fam!  Welcome back to another Unboxing episode on Transactional Love. Today, Wendi and I are excited to be back together to dive into a book called "Narrative Economics" by Robert Shiller, which is an exploration of how thoughtfully positioned stories can go viral and shape global economies. Shiller argues that it's not just data and models that drive financial markets, it is also the contagious power of popular narratives. From the rise of Bitcoin to housing bubbles and stock market crashes, he shows how viral stories can influence real world economies and outcomes, often more than rational analysis. This book challenges traditional economics by spotlighting the human side - our beliefs and the stories we tell. We are so happy you're here and listening in with us! Join us over on Patreon at the link below to listen into member-only episodes and TL♡ Community content: Circle, Besties and Co-creators. ♡ Join us on Patreon for early access, exclusive member-only episodes and more: patreon.com/TransactionalLove♡ Join our Community on IG: @transactionallove ♡ Say hello to Wendi & Norma: [email protected]♡ Learn more about Transactional Love Podcast by Wendi & Norma: https://transactionallove.org/♡ #Transactwithlove and support local bookstores at @bookshop_org and bookshop.org | #transactwithlove here: "Narrative Economics" By Robert Shiller

Welcome back, Lovers! In this fun episode, Wendi and Norma Unbox "Valeria," a Spanish TV series on Netflix about an aspiring novelist named Valeria and her three best friends – Lola, Nerea, and Carmen – who navigate their late twenties and early thirties in Madrid, facing challenges and joys related to love, friendship, work, and self-discovery. The series, adapted from Elísabet Benavent's novels, explores themes of creative and romantic crises, female solidarity, and personal growth as the women support each other through life's complexities.  We fell in love with not only the narratives of Transactional Love of their careers - how they pursue their passions to end up in places where they're all exploring the work that they love - but also exploring the Transactional Love of their relationships, whether platonic or romantic.**If you haven't watched this series, we would recommend to watch before listening to this podcast as there will be spoilers. Thank you for being with us and listening in! (Artwork Credit: Netflix)Join us over on Patreon at the link below to listen into member-only episodes and TL♡ Community content.♡ Join us on Patreon for early access, exclusive member-only episodes and more: patreon.com/TransactionalLove♡ Join our Community on IG: @transactionallove ♡ Say hello to Wendi & Norma: [email protected]♡ Learn more about Transactional Love Podcast by Wendi & Norma: https://transactionallove.org/♡ #Transactwithlove and support local bookstores at @bookshop_org here: "En los Zapatos de Valeria | In Valeria's Shoes" by Elísabet Benavent

Join Wendi and Norma as we sit down with our friend, Rajul Lakhotia, dialing in from across the globe in Dubai. We crossed paths with Rajul at a beautiful Summer camp for women in the Southwest of France (see TL♡ Episode 8, Season 1) and became fast friends, an inspiring woman we wanted on the pod for another #RetailTherapy convo. Indian by roots, strategist by mind, artist by heart, Rajul is a lover of chai, travel, yoga, choices and soulful conversations. We delve into exploring oneself through presence, self-reflection, cooking, travel and yoga. Rajul reminds us that our purchase decisions are more than just transactions—they're opportunities to express who we are and support brands with intention to reflect our values - a way to create the world we want for generations to come. ♡ Join our Transactional Love community on Instagram at @transactionallove + Patreon.com/transactionallove or say [email protected]♡ Follow Rajul's lens on life and beautiful travel inspiration on Instagram: @rajul_hobbes♡ Follow Camp Château on Instagram: @camp.chateau♡ Love Click to Buy | Book Summer or Fall Camp: https://www.campchateau.com/booking-info♡ Learn more about Transactional Love Podcast by Wendi & Norma: https://transactionallove.org/

"We believe in supporting and working with Mother Nature; we take old and abandoned materials and upcycle them into stunning works-of-art." | Think Outside, Founded by Aaron JacksonIn this special episode, Wendi and Norma welcome Aaron Jackson dialing in from across the Pacific, where he is based in Sydney, Australia. Aaron Jackson is the award-winning designer and creator behind Think Outside. A multi-talented and passionate businessman, Aaron’s journey and experiences have shaped his life and inspired the creation of unique and remarkable hand-crafted products for people to enjoy in their homes and gardens. An artisan from a very young age, Aaron has always loved to be hands-on; constructing and creating something new from the old with attention to the finer details, this passion led him into the world of fine jewellery design.Starting his profession in Sydney, Australia, Aaron completed a four year apprenticeship in jewellery design at a boutique store. Learning this traditional craft he began to master his skills in sculpting, drawing and painting while finding a desire for restoration and custom design. Aaron went on to win an Apprenticeship Design Award at the Australian Jewellers Design Awards and holds a Diploma in Gemmology. Thank you for being with us and listening in.#Transactwithlove at the links below:♡ Follow and engage with Think Outside : Think Outside Website + Instagram: @think.outside + Facebook♡ Love-click-to-buy the Flying Butterfly Stallion (in conversation): https://store.thinkoutside.biz/products/flying-butterfly-stallion?_pos=1&_sid=8367164fb&_ss=r♡ Join us on Patreon for early access, exclusive member-only episodes and more: patreon.com/TransactionalLove♡ Join our Community on IG: @transactionallove ♡ Say hello to Wendi & Norma: [email protected]♡ Learn more about Transactional Love Podcast by Wendi & Norma: https://transactionallove.org/

Welcome back, Lovers! Wendi and Norma Unbox the book, "The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership" By John C. Maxwell, which explores the "laws" of effective leadership as the greatest determinant of success. Maxwell shares practical insights and compelling stories through shared qualities of historical leaders and the pivotal role they play in inspiring others to follow their vision. We are so happy you're here, thank you for listening in with us! Join us over on Patreon at the link below to listen into member-only episodes and TL♡ Community content: Circle, Besties and Co-creators. ♡ Join us on Patreon for early access, exclusive member-only episodes and more: patreon.com/TransactionalLove♡ Join our Community on IG: @transactionallove ♡ Say hello to Wendi & Norma: [email protected]♡ Learn more about Transactional Love Podcast by Wendi & Norma: https://transactionallove.org/♡ #Transactwithlove and support local bookstores at @bookshop_org | #transactwithlove here: "The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership" By John C. Maxwell

*TL♡ Patreon Teaser* | Full episode at the link below.Welcome back to Transactional Love: Season 3! This is a very fun episode teaser for our incredible TL♡ Patreon family, our Transactional Lovers. We are talking all things wine blind tastings, a sneak peek of what's ahead for our TL♡ Merch line drop, and a giggly Galentine's rapid-fire of Vogue bestie questions to dig in deeper to your TL♡ Hosts.How do two best friends get to know each other even better? Last month, we celebrated National Drink Wine Day with Vogue’s questions to ask your best friend:What’s your least favorite holiday? What the most embarrassing thing that’s happened to you that you've never told anyone? If you could shoot anything out of canon what it would it be? If you were a ghost, how would you haunt someone? And so much more... Get the tea, only as a TL♡ Patreon Member. Sign up below. Sending our love! With all our love,~Wendi & Norma ♡ Listen to the full episode at: Patreon.com/transactionallove♡ Join our community on Instagram at @transactionallove♡ Learn more about Transactional Love Podcast by Wendi & Norma: https://transactionallove.org/♡ Say hello to Wendi & Norma: [email protected]♡ #TransactWithLove and engage with all the brands shouted-out in the full episode below:LOLA Wine: https://spanishwinesonline.uk/product/lolasemidulce/The Spanish Table: https://spanishtable.com/Singer Wine: https://singer.wine/Alban Vineyards: https://www.albanvineyards.comJean-Louis Chave: https://www.instagram.com/jeanlouischave/Villa Sanmi Puerto Vallarta: https://www.instagram.com/villasanmi/Shangri-La Paris: https://www.shangri-la.com/en/paris/shangrila/

Join Wendi and Norma as we sit down with our dear friend, Crystal, for a fun wine-weekend Retail Therapy episode. We dive deep into the transformative power of inclusivity and self-expression. From exploring the fluidity of fashion to the positive impact of thoughtful brand choices, Crystal reminds us that our shopping decisions are more than just transactions—they're opportunities to express who we are and support brands that reflect our values. Discover how gender-neutral fashion is making waves and why representation matters in every aspect of our lives—from the clothes we wear to the authenticity we show on social media. Join us for an inspiring conversation that celebrates embracing your true self and choosing brands that do good in the world. #RetailTherapy #TransactionalLovePodcast (*Stat/Data sources referenced in episode: Statista Reports - December 2024)♡ Join our Transactional Love community on Instagram at @transactionallove + Patreon.com/transactionallove or say [email protected]♡ Wine by: #WindVane @thegardensomm @sipsca | Scents by @dedcool♡ #Transactwithlove and follow all the incredible brands shouted-out in our episode on Instagram below:@art.with.elders@mealsonwheelsamerica@mowsf@thebarbshop@brilliantearth@warbyparker@wearewildfang@peaudeloup@rebelnell@dapperboi@bombas@rothys@androgynousfox♡ Learn more about Transactional Love Podcast by Wendi & Norma: https://transactionallove.org/

Welcome back, Lovers! Wendi and Norma Unbox the book, "The Molecule of More," by Dan Lieberman, MD & Michael Long, which explores the role of dopamine, a neurotransmitter often associated with pleasure and reward. Dopamine drives our desires and behaviors, particularly our tendency to constantly seek "more" in various aspects of life. It delves deep into different facets of dopamine's function, from its basic mechanisms to its influence on decision-making, addiction, and social interactions. Dopamine is brain chemical which essentially acts as a desire molecule that motivates us to seek more, whether it be love, success, or even risky pursuits, such as entrepreneurial businesses, and is deeply rooted in our neurochemistry. We're so happy you're here, thank you for listening in with us! Join us over on Patreon at the link below to listen into member-only episodes and TL♡ Community content: Circle, Besties and Co-creators. ♡ Join us on Patreon for early access, exclusive member-only episodes and more: patreon.com/TransactionalLove♡ Join our Community on IG: @transactionallove ♡ Say hello to Wendi & Norma: [email protected]♡ Learn more about Transactional Love Podcast by Wendi & Norma: https://transactionallove.org/♡ The Molecule of More: https://moleculeofmore.com/

Cordelia Coffee Flower Shop, Paris France | Welcome to Season 3 and our 1 year 11.11 anniversary to our TL♡ Lover family! In this special episode, Wendi and Norma take you to Paris to welcome Michelle Schmill of Cordelia Coffee Flower Shop which is nestled in the Rue du Bac in the heart of Paris's left bank. Cordelia Coffee Flower Shop is conceived, designed and curated by Cordelia De Castellane, creative director of Dior Maison and Baby Dior as well as the designer of many of Paris's finest hospitality spaces. The joyful boutique is a subtle blend of Parisian elegance, French history, fresh flowers. sweet delicacies, coffee beans, literature, and a nod to the beauty of the countryside, which makes the boutique feel like a loved one's home. We were fortunate to record onsite, so you'll hear a bit of that background noise throughout the conversation. This is a very visual and beautiful space, so you can find photography on Instagram at the links below. We're so happy to bring this conversation to you. Thank you for being with us and listening in!#Transactwithlove at the links below:♡ Follow and engage with Cordelia Coffee Flower Shop : @cordeliacoffeeflowershop + @cordeliadecastellane♡ Love-click-to-buy Cordelia De Castellane's book: Life in a French Countryhouse: Entertaining for All Seasons♡ Join us on Patreon for early access, exclusive member-only episodes and more: patreon.com/TransactionalLove♡ Join our Community on IG: @transactionallove ♡ Say hello to Wendi & Norma: [email protected]♡ Learn more about Transactional Love Podcast by Wendi & Norma: https://transactionallove.org/

Hello to our avid Lover fam! That's a wrap on Season 2! Today we unpack what we learned this whole season, what our takeaways are, what our experiences abroad and at home have been, and share a sneak peek of what is ahead. We've had so many magical moments, insights, aha-moments, inspiration, a whole lot of laughs, and whole lot of wine :) Join us for Season 3 capsule launch on November 11. We are so grateful you're here with us! #Transactwithlove at the links below:♡ Join us on Patreon for early access, exclusive member-only episodes and more: patreon.com/TransactionalLove♡ Join our Community on IG: @transactionallove ♡ Say hello to Wendi & Norma: [email protected]♡ Learn more about Transactional Love Podcast by Wendi & Norma: https://transactionallove.org/

Welcome back to Transactional Love♡. Wendi and Norma bring you a special two-part episode, stories that are near and dear to both of our hearts. Focused on our town, Benicia, California, we have a behind-the-scenes look into Porchfest Benicia 2024, presented by Benicia Magazine.If you haven't been to a Porchfest, this special event is a local, grassroots live music festival that takes place on home porches, local businesses, and venues throughout the US. Porchfest Benicia, on September 21st, 2024, is a celebration of community and a testament to the power of music to bring us together. This music festival is unlike any other taking place on the porches of Benicia historic vintage homes. The curated live music also spills into our local businesses, driveways, parking lots, and the charming restaurants that line historic First Street, the heart of our community. This is a FREE event for all and VIP tickets are also available for an elevated culinary and wine + beer experience, as well as access to exclusive VIP lounges (see links below). For this this Part 2 episode, we're taking the podcast on the road, sitting down with the The Ex Capitals Band, in their recording garage. On September 21st, they will be playing on the Mary Farmer School of Rock Stage. Head over to porchfest-benicia.com to see where that will be in addition to other incredible themed stages and musical artists.We're so excited to bring this original music and story to you. Thank you to our community sponsors who make this incredible event possible. To become a sponsor for 2024 and beyond, visit the Porchfest Benicia website below.#Transactwithlove at the links below:♡ Follow, engage and love-click-to-buy with Benicia Magazine + Porchfest Benicia: @porchfest_benicia + @beniciamagazine + Porchfest Sponsorship and VIP Tickets♡ Follow, engage: The Ex Capitals + @ex_capitals♡ Join us on Patreon for early access, exclusive member-only episodes and more: patreon.com/TransactionalLove♡ Join our Community on IG: @transactionallove ♡ Say hello to Wendi & Norma: [email protected]♡ Learn more about Transactional Love Podcast by Wendi & Norma: https://transactionallove.org/

Welcome back to Transactional Love♡. Wendi and Norma bring you this very special two-part series episode, a story that is near and dear to both of our hearts. Focused on our town, Benicia, California, we have a behind-the-scenes look into Porchfest Benicia 2024, presented by Benicia Magazine.If you haven't been to a Porchfest, this special event is a local, grassroots live music festival that takes place on home porches, local businesses, and venues throughout the US. Porchfest Benicia, on September 21st, 2024, is a celebration of community and a testament to the power of music to bring our us together. This music festival is unlike any other taking place on the porches of Benicia historic vintage homes. The curated live music also spills into our local businesses, driveways, parking lots, and the charming restaurants that line historic First Street, the heart of our community. This is a free event for all and VIP tickets are also available for an elevated culinary and wine + beer experience (see links below). For this this first part of the two-episode series, we're sitting down with Jerry and Mary Ellen Hayes who are two stewards of Benicia history and have been dedicated to serving our community alongside their families for six generations and counting. Their charming porch will be one of the stages where we will be able to experience live music. As our former Mayor, Jerry Hayes has also served our town on the Benicia Planning Commission, Benicia City Council and the Benicia Historical Society. Following this episode, we'll sit down with the Benicia band, The Ex Capitals, who will be gracing this porch with amazing live music as the Mary Farmer School of Rock Stage. We will learn more about their connection to Benicia and a bit of what we can expect to see on September 21st. We're so excited to bring this rich history and story to you. Thank you to our community sponsors who make this incredible event possible. To become a sponsor for 2024 and beyond, visit the Porchfest Benicia website below.#Transactwithlove at the links below:♡ Follow, engage and love-click-to-buy with Benicia Magazine + Porchfest Benicia: @porchfest_benicia + @beniciamagazine + Porchfest Sponsorship and VIP Tickets♡ Join us on Patreon for early access, exclusive member-only episodes and more: patreon.com/TransactionalLove♡ Join our Community on IG: @transactionallove ♡ Say hello to Wendi & Norma: [email protected]♡ Learn more about Transactional Love Podcast by Wendi & Norma: https://transactionallove.org/

Welcome back to Transactional Love. In this special episode, Wendi and Norma welcome Philip Soucy, internationally-acclaimed Ceramicist, Artist + Founder of The Soucy Shop. Philip has exhibited at The Clayarch Gimhae Museum in South Korea and Cranbrook Art Museum and has been featured in publications throughout the art world, such as Artforum. His work explores the accumulation of experiences, how repetition and layering can produce new forms through the process of making. We try something a bit different in this episode where we unbox Phillip's beautiful ceramic art while we're speaking with him to learn about his inspiring journey around the globe, in the pursuit of art. We are so honored to bring this conversation to you. #Transactwithlove at the links below:♡ Follow, engage and love-click-to-buy with Philip Soucy at: @philipsoucy + @thesoucyshop + https://thesoucyshop.com/♡ Join us on Patreon for early access, exclusive member-only episodes and more: patreon.com/TransactionalLove♡ Join our Community on IG: @transactionallove ♡ Say hello to Wendi & Norma: [email protected]♡ Learn more about Transactional Love Podcast by Wendi & Norma: https://transactionallove.org/

Welcome back to TL♡. In this episode, Wendi and Norma Unbox the book, The Psychology of Selling by Brian Tracy, published in 2006. We discuss 6 practices you can implement today to increase success in selling, not only in business, but in everyday life. Join us over on Patreon at the link below to listen into member-only episodes and TL♡ Community content: Circle, Besties and Co-creators. ♡ Join us on Patreon for early access, exclusive member-only episodes and more: patreon.com/TransactionalLove♡ Join our Community on IG: @transactionallove ♡ Say hello to Wendi & Norma: [email protected]♡ Learn more about Transactional Love Podcast by Wendi & Norma: https://transactionallove.org/♡ The Psychology of Selling by Brian Tracy: https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-psychology-of-selling-increase-your-sales-faster-and-easier-than-you-ever-thought-possible-brian-tracy/16640188?ean=9780785288060

Welcome back to Transactional Love. Wendi and Norma welcome a dear friend and passionate designer, Andrea Escobar. Andrea is the founder of Andrea Escobar Studio, where she explores the evolving concept of home and how it changes over time and from person to person. Raised in Tijuana, Mexico and educated in architecture at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, Andrea has over 10 years of professional experience in high-end residential projects in the San Francisco Bay Area. Her studio, reflects her commitment to quality and originality, blending contemporary elegance with practical, operational design. Andrea's current work includes consulting services with architects, private design services, and she is currently on the path to becoming a licensed architect in California.♡ Follow and engage with Andrea at: @andreaescobarstudio + https://andreaescobarstudio.com/♡ Join us on Patreon for early access, exclusive member-only episodes and more: patreon.com/TransactionalLove♡ Join our Community on IG: @transactionallove ♡ Say hello to Wendi & Norma: [email protected]♡ Learn more about Transactional Love Podcast by Wendi & Norma: https://transactionallove.org/

Welcome back to Transactional Love. In this *Patreon member-only* episode, Wendi and Norma Speak with Caitlin Emmett of Benicia Magazine to do a fun interview on the TL♡ podcast, what started this passion project of ours, and a bit more into our own backgrounds. We are so happy to share this episode with you. For the full episode visit the Patreon link below.About Benicia Magazine | Celebrating 16 years, Benicia Magazine is the go-to source for County. Covering feature stories that engage readers who look forward to every issue, we extend our reach with Beniciamagazine.com, the anchor in our digital neighborhood. Benicia Magazine has strong brand identity and reader satisfaction in print and online; covering events, people, places, food & drink, education, history, home & garden and other topics of relevance to the lives of Benicia readers.♡ Subscribe and join the Benicia Magazine community at: @BeniciaMagazine + https://www.beniciamagazine.com/♡ Join us on Patreon for early access, exclusive member-only episodes and more: patreon.com/TransactionalLove♡ Join our Community on IG: @transactionallove ♡ Say hello to Wendi & Norma: [email protected]♡ Learn more about Transactional Love Podcast by Wendi & Norma: https://transactionallove.org/

Welcome back to TL♡. It's been a month since TTPD has been ours. We are unboxing The Tortured Poets Department by Taylor Swift with Wendi & Norma. We reflect and ruminate on the beauty, the heartbreak and the poetry of it all. Join us over on Patreon to listen into the full 31:13 minute convo, click on the link below & join the TL♡ Community: Circle, Besties and Co-creators. ♡ Join us on Patreon for early access, exclusive member-only episodes and more: patreon.com/TransactionalLove♡ Join our Community on IG: @transactionallove ♡ Say hello to Wendi & Norma: [email protected]♡ Learn more about Transactional Love Podcast by Wendi & Norma: https://transactionallove.org/#TTPD #TheTorturedPoetsDepartment #TaylorSwift #swifties #swiftie

Welcome back to season two with Wendi & Norma, welcoming our friend and local Chef Kyle Young. Born and raised in Tucson, Arizona, Chef Kyle realized his love for cooking by accident. As a teenager, Chef Kyle had his first restaurant experience in his first job as a dishwasher. Since then and throughout his career he has become a self-taught, award-winning chef, discovering his love of ingredients and garden-reflective, "field-to-fork" menus through rewarding chapters training in Napa kitchens including Brix, Bardessono, Meadowood, The French Laundry and most recently Provisions in Vallejo, California. Today he joins us as the Executive Chef of The Cafe at the Inn located in the Benicia Bay Inn Bed & Breakfast. He shares his journey through the hospitality, community and leadership lessons he's learned along the way. Join us in Benicia, dine with Chef Kyle and even stay in one of Benicia's most quaint B&Bs at the links below. ♡ Join on Patreon for early access, exclusive-member-only episodes and more: patreon.com/TransactionalLove♡ Join our Community on IG: @transactionallove ♡ Follow and dine with Chef Kyle Young on IG at: @chef_kyle_young + @thecafebenicia ♡ Stay at the Benicia Bay Inn Bed & Breakfast: https://www.theinnatbeniciabay.com/♡ Say hello to Wendi & Norma: [email protected]♡ Learn more about Transactional Love Podcast by Wendi & Norma: https://transactionallove.org/

Welcome back to TL♡. Join us over on Patreon for this *exclusive member-only* episode of Unboxing with Wendi & Norma. To listen into the full convo and product details, click on the Patreon link below & join the TL♡ Community: Circle, Besties and Co-creators. ♡ Join us on Patreon for early access, exclusive member-only episodes and more: patreon.com/TransactionalLove♡ Join our Community on IG: @transactionallove ♡ Say hello to Wendi & Norma: [email protected]♡ Learn more about Transactional Love Podcast by Wendi & Norma: https://transactionallove.org/

For our second season 2 drop, we have a very special episode with our very own Wendi Shavon. Wendi is the founder of three unique business ventures that all seamlessly weave together through wine, flowers and yoga. Wendi is the Founder of The Garden Somm, Sweetness & Light Flowers, and the Sanctuary Of Self Yoga. We're flipping the script as she's the guest today. We get to go deeper and get to know Wendi, our Transactional Love co-host, in a different light. We are so excited to share her inspiring journey on embracing her art in the pursuit of beauty and what truly lights her up.♡ Join on Patreon for early access, exclusive-member-only episodes and more: patreon.com/TransactionalLove♡ Join our Community on IG: @transactionallove ♡ Follow and Love-Click-to-Buy with Wendi on IG at: @thegardensomm @sweetnessandlightflowers @sanctuary.of.self.benicia♡ Say hello to Wendi & Norma: [email protected]♡ Learn more about Transactional Love Podcast by Wendi & Norma: https://transactionallove.org/

To kick off our very first Episode of Season 2, Wendi & Norma delve into visionary Parson's The New School designer, Jenny Boucher's captivating journey with D.A.R. Proyectos, the design studio she co-founded in Peru. Alongside her husband, award-winning industrial designer, Mauricio Navarro, Jenny marries traditional Peruvian Andean craftsmanship with contemporary design, creating sustainable, globally recognized products in textile and precious stones. From their inception, the duo has garnered numerous accolades, including features in the New York Times Style Magazine and recognition in prestigious museum stores worldwide including MoMA in New York where you can love-click-to-buy below! Their iconic work stands as a testament to the power of design in bridging cultures and preserving heritage, connecting generations through story, making D.A.R. Proyectos a beacon of innovation and cultural preservation in the design world.♡ Join on Patreon for early access, exclusive-member-only episodes and more: patreon.com/TransactionalLove♡ Join our IG Community: https://www.instagram.com/transactionallove/♡ Learn about and partner with D.A.R. Proyectos: https://dar-proyectos.com/ ♡ Love-click-to-buy D.A.R. Proyectos with Art of Play: https://www.artofplay.com/collections/stone-objects♡ Love-click-to-buy D.A.R. Proyectos with MoMA: https://store.moma.org/products/pyramid-stone-desktop-puzzle♡ Follow D.A.R. Proyectos: https://www.instagram.com/darproyectos/?hl=en♡ Say hello to Wendi & Norma: [email protected]♡ Learn more about Transactional Love Podcast by Wendi & Norma: https://transactionallove.org/

That's a wrap on Season 1! Today we unpack what we learned this whole season, what our takeaways are, what our experiences have been. We've had so many magical moments, insights, aha-moments, inspiration, a whole lot of laughs, and whole lot of wine :) Wendi & Norma achieved our goal of spending time together in creation as dear friends and are so grateful to share it with you all and our community. Join us for Season 2 capsule launch on April 4th.♡ Join on Patreon for early access, exclusive-member-only episodes and more: patreon.com/TransactionalLove♡ Join our Community: https://www.instagram.com/transactionallove/♡ Say hello to Wendi & Norma: [email protected]♡ Brene Brown x Esther Perel: New AI-Artificial Intimacy: https://brenebrown.com/podcast/new-ai-artificial-intimacy/

Retail Therapy with Friends: Wendi and Norma welcome our good friend and neighbor, Brenda, for our first episode of retail therapy. We look beyond the big data and demographics to dissect the human aspect of buying. Brenda is an attorney, wife and mother who is based in Benicia, CA. She shares her consumer psyche and retail habits as we explore motherhood and how it has affected our own spending habits. We share insights for intentional shopping and generational money lessons for our own children. ♡ Join on Patreon for early access, exclusive-member-only episodes and more: patreon.com/TransactionalLove♡ Join our Community: https://www.instagram.com/transactionallove/♡ Say hello to Wendi & Norma: [email protected]♡ Love Click To Buy Spend/Save/Share Bank: https://www.etsy.com/listing/1038837135/save-spend-share-bank-saving-piggy-bank?ref=yr_purchases

Unboxing with Wendi and Norma: Ü Relax by Calming Co.We discovered a lovely calming tonic that has become a staple beverage for recording our podcast together. We have loved this tonic as an alternate "cheers" to our weekly glass of wine. Ü Relax is a naturally soothing formula which promotes deep relaxation, calms your nerves, & brightens your mood. Key ingredients are: Kava kava, ashwagandha and lemon balm. Add 1 packet to 4-6 ounces of cold water and feel that serene buzz we chat about in this episode. Thank you to Calming Co. for sharing a 15% off code with our Transactional Love Community.♡ Join on Patreon for early access, exclusive-member-only episodes and more: patreon.com/TransactionalLove♡ Love Click to Buy Ü Relax: https://www.calmingco.com/ | CODE for 15% off: LOVE15♡ Join our Community: https://www.instagram.com/transactionallove/♡ Say hello to Wendi & Norma: [email protected]

A first-generation American, Martin Reyes, has held influential roles in many sectors of the wine industry since 2002: wine director, importer, educator, international judge, award-winning winemaker, and writer. His wine story began with an over-indulgent Parisian dinner as a Stanford undergrad; soon after he was stocking shelves at K&L in California. By the 2010s, Martin was responsible for The New York Times, Food & Wine Magazine, Williams-Sonoma Wine, and was named one of Wine Enthusiast’s Top Forty under Forty Tastemakers in 2015. After working harvest at Solomon Undhof in 2016, he took over production for Sonoma-based Peter Paul Wines, a role he continues to this day.In 2018, Martin became the first Master of Wine of Mexican descent and founded Reyes Wine Group LLC, a multidisciplinary wine consultancy with a growing specialization in climate action. That same year, he launched Reyes Selections, a small East Coast portfolio culled from his years as an international buyer. In 2020, Martin co-founded Wine Unify, an organization that increases and empowers the presence of underrepresented communities in wine through education funding and mentorship.In 2022, Martin co-founded Napa Thrives - "Transformation, Health & Resilience Initiatives in Viticulture & Enology Symposium," a groundbreaking, cross-organizational event leveraging Napa County's powerful platform to set a standard for real follow-through in meaningful sustainability & climate action in wine. Martin’s work has been featured in JancisRobinson.com, American Association of Wine Economists, and Napa Valley Viticultural Society’s Annual Journal. During his spare time, Martin teaches WSET courses, judges at various international competitions, attempts to become fluent in a fifth language, and unfortunately for his family and dinner guests, has become an avid purveyor of dad humor.♡ Join on Patreon for early access, exclusive-member-only episodes and more: patreon.com/TransactionalLove♡ Love click to buy and join our Community: https://www.instagram.com/transactionallove/♡ Join Martin Reyes MW's Community:https://www.mastersofwine.org/martin-reyes-mwhttps://www.instagram.com/reyeswine.mw/♡ Love Click to Buy: https://www.winewise.biz/♡ Say hello to Wendi & Norma: [email protected] | transactionallove.org

Philippa Girling has over 30 years of experience establishing new functions and businesses. She was a C-level banking executive before founding Camp Château in the Southwest of France, and has an extensive network of US-based professional women. Philippa has a close connection with the Quercy region having visited her parent’s family home there every summer for the past 15 years.Camp Château | Our mission is to provide women with a joyful, tranquil, and rejuvenating all-inclusive summer camp experience. In a château in the French countryside we offer you the chance to enjoy great food and wine, stroll through the panoramic landscape, experiment with creative and restorative hobbies, meet other wonderful women, or simply relax. Do everything or do nothing, it's your choice. We are 100% owned and funded by women through our unique Founder Member model.♡ Join on Patreon for early access, exclusive-member-only episodes and more: patreon.com/TransactionalLove♡ Join our Community: https://www.instagram.com/transactionallove/♡ Follow Camp Château: https://www.instagram.com/camp.chateau/?igsh=MTN4ajAwancxOTQ1♡ Love Click to Buy | Book Summer Camp or Become a Founding Member: https://www.campchateau.com/booking-info♡ Say hello to Wendi & Norma: [email protected] | transactionallove.org

KELLY GRACE THOMAS is a poet, writer, educator, and an ocean-obsessed Aries from Jersey. Her first full-length collection, Boat Burned, was released with YesYes Books in 2020. She is the winner of the Jane Underwood Poetry Prize and the Neil Postman Award for Metaphor. Kelly’s poems have appeared in: The Adroit Journal, Best New Poets, 32 Poems, Los Angeles Review, Sixth Finch and elsewhere. Kelly has received fellowships from the Martha’s Vineyard Institute of Creative Writing and Kenyon Review Young Writers’ Workshop. Kelly is Head of Curriculum for Get Lit- Words Ignite and the co-author of Voices in Verse: Poetry, Identity and Ethnic Studies; Stanzas of America: Celebrating BIPOC Poetry; and Words Ignite: Explore, Write and Perform Classic and Spoken Word Poetry (Literary Riot). Kelly is currently a Blackburn Fellow in the Randolph College MFA program. She lives in Benicia, California and is working on her first novel.  ♡ Join on Patreon for early access, exclusive-member-only episodes and more: patreon.com/TransactionalLove♡ Love click to buy and join our Community: https://www.instagram.com/transactionallove/♡ Follow Kelly Grace Thomas: https://www.instagram.com/kellygracethomas/♡ Love Click to Buy: kellygracethomas.substack.com | www.kellygracethomas.com♡ Say hello to Wendi & Norma: [email protected] | transactionallove.org

Katherine Berg is the founder of Will & Atlas based in Benicia, California. Katie holds a lifelong appreciation for craftsmanship and one-of-a-kind treasures – a love honed over decades of travel and running a French antiques import business with her late husband, William. Together, the Bergs built what is now known as Will & Atlas, a home decor and accessories line partnering directly with fair trade artisans in Bangladesh. The name Will & Atlas is both a reflection of global community and a tribute to Will, who tragically passed away in 2019. Will’s legacy and the heart of Will & Atlas is woven into every design, championing heritage crafts, sustainability, and goods with intention.♡ Join on Patreon for early access, exclusive-member-only episodes and more: patreon.com/TransactionalLove♡ Love click to buy and join our Community: https://www.instagram.com/transactionallove/♡ Join the Will & Atlas Community: https://www.instagram.com/will.and.atlas/♡ Harvest Collection Baskets: https://willandatlas.com/harvest-baskets/♡ Say hello to Wendi & Norma: [email protected] | transactionallove.org

Nicole Yarbrough is the founder and owner of Pink Arrows Boutique in Benicia, California. Nicole shares her inspiring journey from childhood, getting her first sewing machine to fashion school to corporate jobs to realizing her dream of owning Pink Arrows. She shares insights on fashion as storytelling, motherhood and entrepreneurship, her silent partner, movement in merchandising, e-commerce strategies, and choosing to believe in the beauty in ourselves.♡ Join on Patreon for early access, exclusive-member-only episodes and more: patreon.com/TransactionalLove♡ Love click to buy & join our community: https://www.instagram.com/transactionallove/♡ Pink Arrows Boutique: https://www.instagram.com/pinkarrowsboutique/♡ Curate Your Closet Style Box: https://curateyourcloset.com/♡ Say hello to Wendi & Norma: [email protected]

Kristle Lauren is a fashion and beauty influencer based in Austin, TX. She creates content around inspiring and instilling confidence in the every day woman through affordable, comfortable, and relatable style and beauty. When she is not creating content on social media, she enjoys reading, watching movies and shows with her husband of 9 years, working out, hiking, and hanging out with her 2 year old pup, Albus. She is a huge lover of horror, all things spooky, rainy days, Harry Potter, and a hot, fluffy cup of coffee.♡ Join on Patreon for early access, exclusive-member-only episodes and more: patreon.com/TransactionalLove♡ Love click to buy: https://transactionallove.org/#tl-podcast-shop♡ Join Kristle's Community: https://www.instagram.com/kristlelauren/♡ Join our Community: https://www.instagram.com/transactionallove/♡ Say hello to Wendi & Norma: [email protected]

Designer and owner, Michele Varian joins us from New York City to share deep insights on inclusive design, brick & mortar, supply chain, and the art of making. Michele has been featured in the New York Times, New York Magazine and Dwell. The Michele Varian shop at 400 Atlantic Avenue is an unexpected oasis of curious, provocative, and beautiful things. At the shop you can find Michele’s own collections of textiles, pillows, wallpaper, lighting, and furniture, as well as product by 100+ other innovative designers of furniture and home accessories and 70+ locally-based fine jewelry designers. Coupled with her own product design ethos, Michele’s aesthetic is notoriously synonymous with the intersection of tradition and modernity. ♡ Join on Patreon for early access, exclusive-member-only episodes and more: patreon.com/TransactionalLove♡ Love click to buy the MV featured hand-painted decorative pillow collection: https://transactionallove.org/#tl-podcast-shop♡ About Michele Varian:https://michelevarian.com/pages/about-us♡ Join our Community: https://www.instagram.com/transactionallove/♡ Say hello to Wendi & Norma: [email protected]

Welcome to Transactional Love. Hosts Wendi and Norma share the purpose behind the podcast and what to expect from conversations to come. So happy you're with us! ♡ Join on Patreon for early access, exclusive-member-only episodes and more: patreon.com/TransactionalLove♡ Join our Community: https://www.instagram.com/transactionallove/♡ Say hello to Wendi & Norma: [email protected]

Welcome to Transactional Love. We are so happy you're with us! ♡ Join on Patreon for early access, exclusive-member-only episodes and more: patreon.com/TransactionalLove♡ Join our Community: https://www.instagram.com/transactionallove/♡ Say hello to Wendi & Norma: [email protected]