In this episode, I sit down with Haley Lamey — a seasoned traveler and master of carry-on packing. If you’ve ever stood over an open suitcase wondering how on earth to pack less (especially with all the lotions and potions we love), this conversation is for you.

Haley walks us through her smartest strategies for traveling with only a carry-on bag, whether you’re gone for a weekend or a ten-day adventure. We talk about building a simple, mix-and-match capsule wardrobe, streamlining toiletries, and navigating those pesky liquid limits.

As Haley says, “Carrying on is completely doable — even for a 10-day trip — if you decide you want to do it.”

If you’re craving lighter travel, smoother airport days, and a little more ease in your adventures, you’ll love this episode.

Topics we reference in this episode:

Find Haley on Instagram at CarryonCouture

Packing Cubes

Nalgene containers

Cadence containers

Liquid pouches

Hair dryer

Flat pocket organizer

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Have you had your colors done?

A great book to kick off the new year

Pam's book, Do the Next New Thing is out and available at your local bookstores, Pam's local bookstore, or on Amazon.

What a fun next new thing—a color consultation! This would be a perfect adventure to do with a mom, mother-in-law, sister, daughter, or friend. Or a great gift too! In this episode, I chat with House of Colour color analyst, Hannah Garber.

Hannah discusses how she determines your undertones, your season, and what colors look good, better, best on you. Knowing your best colors helps determine the perfect makeup and hair color also.

She helps you decide if black is truly your friend, or is there another neutral that will make you shine and your eyes pop? And what is a universal color, the shade that looks glorious on just about everyone?

We discuss:

Overwhelmed Mom: Quiet the Chaos, Mind What Matters, and Enjoy Your Life Again by Jamie Erickson

To learn more about House of Colour or to book a consultation with a representative in your area, go to https://www.houseofcolour.com/

To reach Hannah (greater Nashville area) and discuss a consultation: hannah.garber@houseofcolour.com

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Happy 2026! What a great episode for the new year! In this episode, I chat with Phaedra Patrick, the internationally bestselling author of THE CURIOUS CHARMS OF ARTHUR PEPPER. Phaedra discusses the novel, her writing process, charm bracelets, and how Arthur learns that it’s never too late and he isn’t too old!

Phaedra describes her writing shed, her fun new thing, and why she tends to write heartwarming novels about ordinary people who discover the extraordinary in their everyday lives. Phaedra’s stories are about curiosity, reinvention, and the courage to try new things—all themes close to my heart!

Phaedra's website, where she lists her ABC's of writing and her other novels

The Time Hop Coffee Shop, Phaedra's latest novel

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I am a big fan of Renee Rosen and her historical fiction novels that revolve around strong, glamorous women—Estée Lauder, Helen Gurley Brown, Alva Vanderbilt, Mrs. Marshall Fields. In this podcast episode, we discuss her latest book, LET’S CALL HER BARBIE. The woman behind the story? Ruth Handler, who co-founded the Mattel Toy Company with her husband, Elliott.

Renee and I discuss LET’S CALL HER BARBIE, the Mickey Mouse Club, Mattel Toys, the Sears Toy catalog, and Barbie conventions. We swoon over the Barbie wardrobe, her dress designers and dressmakers.

Fifth Avenue Glamour Girl

The Social Graces

Park Avenue Summer

Windy City Blues

What the Lady Wants

Dollface

White Collar Girl

Yoga with Kassandra

Remember Pan Am Airlines?

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Is Botox for you?

An author who writes some of my favorite books

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Read the next new thing! Join me as Adele Myers, author of THE TOBACCO WIVES, and I discuss her wonderful historical fiction novel, the tobacco industry, the magnates and doctors who covered up the dangers of smoking, and much more. And, of course, she describes her next new thing!

We talk about her next book, Adele's Asheville, NC recommendations, and her inspiration for THE TOBACCO WIVES.

To view visuals from the 1940s, including cigarette advertising that helped inform the novel, please visit Adele's website.

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Elizabeth Parman and her later-in-life debut

Camille Di Maio and Come Fly With Me

Tracey Lange and her excellent novels

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Read the next new thing! Join me as Lynda Cohen Loigman, a historical fiction author, discusses her books, writing journey, Club Calvi, and more. And, of course, she describes her next new thing!

Maybe Happy Ending Broadway show

Bigelow's Pharmacy

New York International Antiquarian Book Fair

Club Calvi

The Wartime Sisters

The Two-Family House

The Matchmaker's Gift

The Love Elixir of Augusta Stern

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Read the next new thing! Join me as Elizabeth Parman, a Southern fiction author, discusses her books, writing journey, Eleanor Roosevelt, and more. And, of course, she describes her next new thing!

Topics we reference:

The Empress of Cooke County

Bees in June

Elizabeth's appearance at Parnassus Bookstore

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In this episode, Camille Di Maio joins me on the Who I Met Today podcast. Camille is an accomplished author, realtor, wife, mom, and traveller. We talk about her most recent historical fiction novel, which I absolutely loved. I enjoyed learning about "stewardess" requirements for those who wished to fly with Pan American Airlines in the sixties. We also discuss her "celebrity" meetings, homeschooling, unfinished projects, her next book, and what she had to give up to pursue her dream. And, as always, Camille shares her next new thing!

Hotel Del Coronado in San Diego

Fairhope, Alabama

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The Memory of Us

Before the Rain Falls

Parade of Wishes

The First Emma

The Beautiful Strangers

The Way of Beauty

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