Episodes
Published 02/24/19
Elizabeth Duncan and I are continuing our discussion of wedding etiquette--from the perspective of the bride, groom, and family throwing the shindig! In Part 2, we are talking about RSVPing, inviting children to the wedding, the parties surrounding the wedding, how to best interact with your vendors, and much much more. Don't forget to go back and listen to Part 1 if you haven't already! You can find Elizabeth at www.elizabethduncanevents.com and me, as always, @sarahbohldesigns or...
Published 06/16/16
This week I am DIVING into one of the deepest etiquette topics and that is WEDDINGS. I have enlisted my friend and renowned wedding & event planner Elizabeth Duncan to walk through all the questions and details that you will come across as a bride, groom, or family member. We've divided this talk into two episodes, so be sure and listen to Part 2 next! You can find Elizabeth online at www.elizabethduncanevents.com; and you can find me, as always, on Instagram, Twitter, or Facebook...
Published 06/16/16
It's a special Tuesday episode (to make up for me skipping a couple of weeks!). Just in time for college graduation, I'm talking with HR wiz Diana Funk about job intereview do's and don'ts (Spoiler alert: DO dress appropriately and DON'T bring your mom). Diana gave us so many awesome tips, I compiled them into a nifty .pdf and put it in the Everyday Etiquette Podcast group over on Facebook. Follow this link to see: https://www.facebook.com/groups/190393387964159/ I'll be back later this...
Published 05/10/16
I don't know about you, by my hair stylists are some of the most treasured people in my life. In this episode, I'm talking with master stylist and Redken educator Lori Zabel about how to treat those treasures the best we can. We chat about tipping, re-scheduling appointments, showing up late, how to best prepare for your appointment, and also how your stylist should be treating you. I learned so much from Lori and hope you do, too! You can find Lori on Instagram @lorizabel. You can find...
Published 04/22/16
Lucky episode #13 is here and I'm talking with my friend Gretchen Purcell Straczewski. She shared an awesome Freakonomics radio podcast with me a while back, and we are breaking it down for you and screaming "Long live handwriting!" We also talk about the theory and value of Montessori education, our own experiences with handwriting, text-speak, and what type of legacy we can leave for future generations in this technology-driven world. Here are the show notes! Tons of great info: Link to...
Published 04/17/16
If today's episode were a textbook, you would find many, many highlighted sections in my copy. I'm talking authenticity, kindness, and the changing business environment with author and business coach Caroline Greene. I *may* have even held up my phone to the microphone so I could play you an Aaliyah song. It's always a fun day on this podcast! Be sure and join our Facebook group (Everyday Etiquette Podcast) so you can find out how to receive a free copy of her book, NEXT: How to Start a...
Published 04/08/16
You'll hear a ton of laughing in this episode, because I brought on friend Elizabeth Goslin and we rant about all things pregnancy etiquette. "Can I Touch Your Belly?," "How Much Weight Have You Gained?," and our numerous other complaints about other people's behavior. Elizabeth has some amazing etiquette horror stories to share with us. What's the worst thing that anyone said to you while pregnant? Share with us in our Facebook group by searching for the Everyday Etiquette Podcast group.
Published 04/02/16
It's March Madness and I'm talking Sports Etiquette with my dad, Dave Strom. We discuss a certain presidential candidate's cheating habit, why your behavior on the field/court/course can affect your business dealings, and why it's a "gimme" not a "takey." Listen in and give me your feedback by joining the Facebook group (Everyday Etiquette Podcast group) or by leaving us a review on iTunes!
Published 03/25/16
My special guest today is Reverend Jennifer Moxley and we are shedding some light on a topic that many of us (myself included) are uncomfortable with: how to behave at funerals, visitations, or times where we need to comfort someone! What is it about this that makes us all run our mouths unnecessarily? What are some things we CAN say to people to make them feel better (hint: it's better to be a good LISTENER!). Learn along with me as we hear Reverend Moxley's wisdom. Please join our...
Published 03/18/16
It's officially Season 2 of Everyday Etiquette! To start things off, I have guest Oliver BurkEman, author of The Antidote and columnist for The Guardian, with us to talk about Ask Culture vs. Guess Culture...a discussion, I think, that really blows the whole etquette debate wide open. Listen in and let us know what you think! You can find Oliver at www.oliverburkeman.com, or on Twitter @oliverburkeman. (yes, I misspelled his name in the end of the podcast, it does, in fact, have an "E." ...
Published 03/10/16
Dining out is one of life's biggest pleasures...but also one of the most frustrating etiquette situations for diners and servers alike. Join me as I chat with my friend Sarah Bill who has over 10 years of restaurant experience. We talk about what you can expect from a good server, our restaurant pet peeves, and what you can do to be a good diner! Be sure to join our Facebook group, the Everyday Etiquette Podcast, to ask questions and help determine future content!
Published 01/26/16
Oh, dating....one of life's most fun and most challenging social situations! Navigate it with us through the eyes of couple Matt and Sasha as they share their experience with online dating! Don't forget to join our FB group (Everyday Etiquette Podcast) to ask us any questions or comment about YOUR experiences with dating. Do you have any horror stories to tell?
Published 01/06/16
Join us for this episode as we talk about one of the most-difficult-to-navigate holiday traditions. Caroline Strom joins me, and we go through some of the best resources on tipping on the web. We also talk about why it should be called holiday "thanking," why giving to charities is so important, and issue a challenge to all of our listeners to pay it forward this season with random acts of kindness! Search for our Facebook group, "Everyday Etiquette Podcast," to receive the links from the...
Published 12/04/15
On today's show, I'm chatting with Frances Ledgewood from Ledgewood Fine Stationery! We are discussing all those etiquette rules about addressing envelopes, particularly when your recipient doesn't fall into the "Mr. and Mrs." category. And just in time for your holiday card mailing! Frances and I also clarify the difference between "stationEry" and "stationAry," and how important it is to spell names correctly! Be sure to join our Facebook group (The Everyday Etiquette Podcast group), so...
Published 11/24/15
Today I'm chatting with Laura Holland O'Brien, who has a lot of experience flying the friendly skies! As a flight crew member, she shares with us all her tips for making air travel more friendly, mannerly, and more pleasant!
Published 11/19/15
In this episode, I'm talking with Caroline Strom (my mom), and we talk about our love for etiquette, how we were raised to love table manners, and the things we think are missing from today's society. But most importantly, we talk about the heart of etiquette: showing kindness, consideration, and respect for others.
Published 11/19/15
In my VERY FIRST podcast episode, I'm talking with my husband, Eric Bohl, about dinner party etiquette! We are answering a lot of our listener's questions and approaching some of those awkward moments that can make dinner parties uncomfortable!
Published 11/19/15