The Get Thrifty Podcast

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269: How to Find Better Thrift Store Pieces for Your Closet & Home (From a Full-Time Thrifter), feat. Kristin Spence Oct 20, 2026

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Finding better thrift store pieces starts with knowing what you love and where to look. Full-time thrifter and content creator Kristin Spence joins Maggie on the Get Thrifty Podcast to share her approach to finding unique vintage clothing, secondhand furniture, and home decor that reflect your personal style without breaking the bank.

From decorating an entire apartment for just $350 to discovering vintage treasures in unexpected places, Kristin shares her favorite thrift finds, shopping habits, and the reasons she loves secondhand shopping. She also explains why frequent, shorter thrift store visits can be more rewarding than spending hours searching and how she uses inspiration to guide her shopping.

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SHOW NOTES

Why knowing your personal style can help you choose thrift store pieces you'll actually love
Kristin's strategy for visiting four thrift stores regularly instead of spending hours browsing
How she decorated an entire apartment for $350 and helped transform a bathroom for $100
What makes vintage clothing, handmade pottery, and secondhand furniture worth seeking out
How Pinterest boards and shopping lists can help you recognize pieces that fit your style
Why thrifting offers opportunities to create a unique wardrobe and home without following every trend
Some of Kristin's most memorable thrift store discoveries, including $5.25 dining chairs

268: How to Turn Ordinary Thrift Store Finds Into Clothing People Want to Buy, feat. Alex DiMauro Oct 13, 2026

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What if the most overlooked items at the thrift store could become clothing people actually want to buy? From vintage pillowcases and tablecloths to secondhand sweaters, upcycling artist Alex DiMauro is transforming ordinary thrift finds into one-of-a-kind fashion.

On this episode of the Get Thrifty Podcast, host Maggie Scivicque talks with Alex, founder of Mayfly, about her creative approach to sustainable fashion, how she sources secondhand materials, and how she grew her upcycled clothing business from pop-up markets and a vintage VW bus into a brick-and-mortar boutique in Harvard Square, Massachusetts.

Alex shares how she turns discarded textiles into wearable art, why learning to sew opens up new possibilities for thrifted clothing, and what she's learned about selling handmade fashion. She also discusses the realities of running a small business, building a creative community, and using social media to share her work.

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SHOW NOTES

What Alex looks for at thrift stores, including cotton sweaters, button-down shirts, and vintage textiles
How stained sweaters, old pillowcases, and tablecloths become unique, wearable fashion
Why Alex believes sewing and upcycling are valuable skills anyone can learn
How Mayfly grew from vintage pop-ups into a permanent retail storefront
What she's learned about pricing handmade clothing and balancing creativity with running a business
How authentic social media content helped introduce more people to her upcycled designs
Why giving discarded clothing a second life can change the way we think about fashion

267: How This Vintage Reseller Turns Her Thrift Hauls Into 24-Hour Sellouts, feat. Andi Jenkins Oct 06, 2026

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Vintage reseller Andi Jenkins has figured out how to turn thrift hauls into demand. After sourcing vintage overseas, she uses YouTube haul videos to build excitement around her finds, then releases them on Etsy, where her drops typically sell out within 24 hours.

On this episode of the Get Thrifty Podcast, Maggie Scivicque catches up with Andi of All Put Together to talk about what changed when she stopped treating reselling as a side hustle and started building it like a full-time business. Andi shares how YouTube increased her sell-through rate, why showing your inventory matters, how she chooses between Etsy, vintage booths, and other selling platforms, and why multiple income streams helped her confidently leave her consulting career.

She also shares plenty of sourcing insight along the way, including what makes European flea markets and UK car boot sales so appealing to vintage hunters, what kinds of finds can be much easier to come across overseas, and how she packs and brings vintage inventory home without relying on expensive international shipping.

GUEST HANDLES & RESOURCES

IG: @allputtogether
YT: @AllPutTogether
Etsy Shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/AllPutTogetherShop

SHOW NOTES

How Andi uses thrift haul videos to create demand before her vintage drops go live
Why her Etsy drops after sourcing trips typically sell out within 24 hours
Where Andi sources vintage in Europe, including flea markets, antique centers, and UK car boot sales
Her tips for packing vintage finds and bringing them home in checked luggage
Why focusing on fewer selling platforms can be better than trying to sell everywhere
How diversifying her income through YouTube, vintage sales, booths, consulting, and education helped Andi go full time
How resellers can use social media and Facebook Marketplace to get inventory in front of more potential buyers

266: What 20 Years of Thrifting Teaches You About Finding Great Vintage, feat. Beth Jones Sep 29, 2026

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Twenty years of thrifting can completely change what you notice on the racks. Fashion creator and stylist Beth Jones shares how decades of studying vintage fashion, designers, runways, and personal style have shaped the way she finds extraordinary secondhand pieces.

Beth takes host Maggie Scivicque through her journey from childhood rummage sales and the early days of fashion blogging to becoming one of the early creators filming thrift shopping for YouTube. Along the way, she shares some unforgettable vintage finds, including a tagless Vivienne Westwood cardigan, a '90s Norma Kamali suit, and an incredible Cope Copine dress.

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SHOW NOTES

How Beth's love of thrifting started with childhood rummage sales
Why studying fashion history and designers can change what you notice at the thrift store
How she recognized a '90s Vivienne Westwood piece even without the original tag
Why vintage and thrifted fashion remained central to her style as influencer culture evolved
How "Always Play Dress Up" became the philosophy behind her style and community
Why the thrill of finding something extraordinary in the wild never gets old

265: What Thrifters in the U.S. Can Learn From Secondhand Shopping in Brazil, feat. Marina Rapley Sep 22, 2026

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What can U.S. thrifters learn from secondhand shopping in Brazil? Marina, a São Paulo native and passionate secondhand shopper, shares how Brazil's curated brechós turn resale shopping into a boutique-like experience, with carefully selected fashion, luxury finds, and a strong focus on giving quality clothing another life.

Marina also joins Maggie to talk about finding better-quality clothes at thrift stores, developing patience for the hunt, and building a wardrobe that looks elevated without paying full price. From a roughly $6 Barbour jacket to vintage L.L.Bean, Peter Millar, and her dream Dooney & Bourke find, this conversation is packed with reasons to check secondhand first.

GUEST HANDLES & RESOURCES

IG: @marina_athome
Website: Amazon storefront

SHOW NOTES

How secondhand shopping in Brazil differs from the U.S. thrift store experience
Why Brazilian brechós can feel more like curated fashion boutiques
Why patience is essential when you're hunting for great thrift finds
What Marina looks for in quality fabrics, vintage pieces, and classic brands
How one incredible Barbour find changed the way she approached thrifting
Why checking secondhand before buying new can open up a completely different wardrobe

264: How to Spot Potential in Thrifted Clothes Everyone Else Overlooks, feat. Carrie Mashburn Sep 15, 2026

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The best thrift finds aren't always the pieces that look perfect on the rack. Sometimes the real skill is spotting what a secondhand piece could become.

Maggie sits down with Carrie Mashburn, creator of The Mashburn Edit, to talk about finding potential in thrifted clothes, upcycling pieces you already own, and creating a personal style without constantly buying something new. Carrie shares the simple DIY clothing transformations that helped her online community take off, along with her approach to shopping thrift stores, experimenting with color, and giving overlooked clothes a second chance.

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SHOW NOTES

How Carrie spots potential in thrifted clothes other shoppers might pass by
Simple ways to transform clothing with cutting, dye, bleach, and creative styling
Why you shouldn't be afraid to experiment with clothes you rarely wear
How to shop your own closet instead of relying on links and buying every new look
What Carrie looks for when thrifting and how she handles stores that feel overwhelming
Why mixing colors, patterns, accessories, and unexpected pieces can completely change an outfit
How a simple T-shirt cutting video helped Carrie's upcycling content reach a huge new audience

263: What Today's Secondhand Shoppers Really Want From Resale & Thrift Stores, feat. Caroline Phillips Sep 08, 2026

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What do today's secondhand shoppers actually want from thrift and resale stores? For Caroline Phillips, founder of Paloma Modern Consignment in Austin, the answer goes beyond finding a great deal. Shoppers are looking for quality, recognizable brands, an inviting experience, community, and an easier way to make secondhand part of how they shop.

On the Get Thrifty Podcast, host Maggie Scivicque talks with Caroline about creating an upscale modern consignment boutique that bridges everyday fashion and luxury while making secondhand shopping more approachable. They explore the stigma that still surrounds thrifting, why younger shoppers are embracing resale differently, and how trust, hospitality, sustainability, and community can shape the modern resale experience.

GUEST HANDLES & RESOURCES

TT: @paloma_consignment
IG: @paloma_consignment
Website: https://www.palomaconsignment.com/

SHOW NOTES

How a curated boutique experience can make secondhand shopping more approachable to people intimidated by traditional thrifting
Why shoppers want everything from Lululemon and Anthropologie to Chanel, Gucci, Prada, and Hermès secondhand
What Caroline is learning about Gen Z shoppers discovering resale through TikTok
Why building trust and community can matter more than pushing for an immediate sale
How buying, wearing, and reselling clothing creates a more circular approach to fashion
Why Caroline focuses primarily on modern pieces from the past five years, including new-with-tags inventory
How events, local makers, and experiences like color analysis can turn a resale store into a community destination

A Tribute To Dolly: With Love From the Get Thrifty Podcast Sep 03, 2026

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Dolly Parton's generosity, unforgettable style, entrepreneurial spirit, and commitment to being authentically herself inspired generations. In this special tribute episode of the Get Thrifty Podcast, Maggie looks back at favorite conversations with past guests who shared their own love for Dolly and the lessons they took from her life.

From a thrifted pink Dolly vinyl and rhinestone-covered fashion to the Imagination Library, philanthropy, business, and big hair, these moments celebrate the many reasons Dolly meant so much to so many people.

SHOW NOTES

Leah reflects on Dolly's generosity and how she used her platform and resources to help others
Facebook reselling expert Elizabeth Daniel shares how Dolly's kindness, work ethic, and Southern roots influence the way she runs her own business
Emily remembers Dolly as a fashion icon and her unforgettable appearances on Hannah Montana
A look at Dolly's impact through the Imagination Library
Leanne celebrates Dolly as the ultimate queen of kitsch, rhinestones, big hair, vintage style, and fearless self-expression
Why Dolly's authenticity, humor, heart, and ability to bring people together remain such an important part of her legacy

262: She Turned Thrifted Clothes Into a One-of-One Streetwear Brand (And Tyler the Creator Noticed), feat. Natalie Prosper Sep 01, 2026

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Natalie turns thrifted clothes into one-of-one streetwear by combining secondhand sourcing, screen printing, sewing, and upcycling. On the Get Thrifty Podcast, she shares how Eccentric Soul 1996 grew from sketches in a college dorm to ThriftCon, where Tyler, the Creator stopped by her booth and checked out her work.

Host Maggie Scivicque talks with Natalie about the creative process behind her Atlanta-based streetwear brand, why she chooses thrifted denim for her designs, and what it really takes to build a handmade fashion business from the ground up. Natalie also shares why she looks beyond brand names when sourcing, how she taught herself screen printing and sewing, and why the failures and $0 pop-ups are just as important to document as the wins.

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SHOW NOTES

How Natalie transforms thrifted denim into one-of-one streetwear and wearable art
Why fabric quality, feel, and creative potential matter more than the brand name when she's thrifting
How teaching herself screen printing and returning to sewing completely changed Eccentric Soul
What happened when Tyler, the Creator discovered her work at ThriftCon
Why Natalie shares the failed pop-ups, frustrating days, and behind-the-scenes reality of building her brand
How she uses sashiko stitching, upcycling, and vintage clothing to create pieces with a message
Why scaling a one-of-one fashion business creates a unique inventory challenge
Natalie's vision for an Atlanta creative space where artists can make, learn, and collaborate

261: Hard-Earned Thrifting Lessons From 8 Years of Buying, Selling, and Sourcing, feat. Lauren Manzer Aug 25, 2026

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Eight years of buying, selling, and sourcing secondhand creates a very different perspective on what makes a great thrift find. This conversation digs into the hard-earned thrifting lessons that can help shoppers and resellers think differently about quality, inventory, sourcing, and what actually sells.

Maggie talks with Lauren about the realities of running a thrift store, from sourcing enough inventory and buying clothing directly from customers to markdowns, seasonal merchandise, and developing a better eye for secondhand quality. Whether you thrift for yourself or source inventory to resell, Lauren's experience offers a behind-the-scenes look at how thrift store ownership changes the way you shop.

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SHOW NOTES

Why Andrew recommends making two laps around every thrift store
What materials can signal a quality secondhand find
Why estate sales, yard sales, and Facebook Marketplace belong in your sourcing rotation
What working at a thrift store taught him about pricing and the items shoppers overlook
How Andrew turns unwanted furniture and even discarded pieces into elevated home decor
Why smaller cities and towns can offer a different thrifting experience than major markets
How his approach shifted from collecting more to "more detail, less stuff"
Why learning basic restoration and upholstery skills can open up an entirely new category of thrift finds

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