Rescued & Upcycled with Sonnet
Welcome to Rescued & Upcycled….I am your host Sonnet Uhlenbrauck of Sonnet’s Garden Blooms…I’m a small business owner, lover of all things DIY, an avid thrifter & upcycler who turned into a content creator.
Through Rescued & Upcycled, I hope to give you a well-rounded space for inspiration, encouragement to create, tips on trying new techniques, give you advice, and overall real talk about owning your own business.
Episodes
65 episodes
Episode 64 - Jami & Zeb of Jami Ray Vintage - A husband/wife thrifting/upcycling team
In this week’s episode, I’ll be interviewing Jami & Zeb from Jami Ray Vintage. This husband/wife duo has become an amazing team to watch! I’m sure many of you already know these two…It’s so fun to watch their thrifting adventure...
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Episode 63 - Exciting Changes Coming to The Maker’s Box! + lots of ADDITIONS!
In this week’s episode, I’m going to be talking about Changes to The Maker’s Box! It’s an exciting announcement, something that has been in the works for a while — and it’s all thanks to you!Big News, Makers!Starting this ...
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Episode 62 - Sausha from Sweet Pickins Milk Paint her journey to owning a Milk Paint Company
In this week’s episode, I’ll be interviewing Sausha from Sweet Pickins Milk Paint. I’m so inspired by her beautiful posts of her home décor styling & her many home projects that she is tackling. She is the owner of several Milk ...
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Episode 61 - Dealing with Keyboard Warriors: Protecting Your Creativity
In this week’s episode, we’re talking about something every content creator or small business owner faces at some point — how to deal with keyboard warriors and online negativity.” If you’ve ever received a negative comment and it stung t...
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Episode 60 - Christina from the Turned Leg...how she left a Full Time Job to go all in on Booth Life
In this week’s episode, I’ll be interviewing Christina from the Turned Leg she is a fellow Midwesterner who loves to rescue & upcycle, has a vendor booth and teaching others how to repurpose. I can’t wait to dive into this episode!
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Episode 59 - Collaboration Over Competition: Why Small Businesses Grow Stronger Together
In this week’s episode, I will talk about why collaboration beats competition every time — and how working together can help you grow faster and with more joy!” Have you been in the mindset that anyone with a similar business model is com...
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Episode 58 - Natalie from Sparks of Joy Studio the Queen of Collab!
In this week’s episode, I’ll be interviewing Natalie from Sparks of Joy Studio. If you’ve always wanted to collaborate with someone but you have no idea how to ask or where to start then this is an episode you’re going to want to listen t...
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Episode 57 - Why You Should Go Live & How to Overcome the Fear
In this week’s episode, we’re diving into a topic that scares a lot of small business owners — going LIVE on social media! If this is something that makes your heart race and you feel like you may get sick at the very thought of hitting t...
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Episode 56 - Interviewing my Mom who taught me everything about Thrifting!
In this week’s episode, I’ll be interviewing a special person who is near and dear to me…with mother's day right around the corner…I thought it would be so appropriate to interview my mom and the ultimate thrifter…Tina from Tina Maries Unique B...
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Episode 55 - 2nd Annual Vintage Soul Creative Retreat - The Details & Grab Your Tickets Today!
In this week's episode, I’m going to talk about hosting my second annual Vintage Soul Creative Retreat! You don't want to miss out on this 3 day retreat filled with inspirational workshops and creative bonding. These hands-on workshops wi...
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Episode 54 - Lisa from Sweet & Sassy Treasures - Running a Storefront to Online ONLY
In this week’s episode, I’ll be interviewing Lisa from Sweet & Sassy Treasures. You may know Lisa from her LIVEs & workshops she hosts, where she showcases her creativity with some absolutely amazing projects. Her business h...
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Episode 53 - How to Reduce Overwhelm in your Small Business
In this week's episode, let’s talk about overwhelm, which you can experience in both your personal and business life! This can be a huge obstacle in our small businesses. Are you experiencing the feeling of being overwhelmed then st...
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Episode 52 - Lynn from Life Root Farm - Learning the Business from the Ground Up
In this week’s episode, I’ll be interviewing Lynn from Life Root Farm. Many of you know I have a love of gardening and when I found out that one of my good friends…Connie from the Painted Photographer has a daughter that runs an organic h...
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Episode 51 - 5 Tips on Creating Consistency in your Small Business
In this week's episode, I’m going to talk about consistency and how this truly plays a huge role in building your business! Many of us think of consistency on our social media platforms…this is a huge one since many of us are very inconsi...
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Episode 50 - Julie from Julie's Designs & Signs - Her Small Business Journey & the Keys to Success
In this week’s episode, I’ll be interviewing Julie from Julie's Designs and Signs. You guys will know Julie from all her thrifting adventures that she takes us on! I find so much inspiration in her thrift store finds & her creat...
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Episode 49 - 5 Tips on Audience Building which is Key to a Successful Business
In this week's episode, I’m going to give you 5 tips on building an audience. This is key to any successful business. If you are a new business or an existing business owner and are struggling to build an audience, then this is an e...
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Episode 48 - Melanie from Lost & Found Decor - Tips & Tricks for the Booth Seller
In this week’s episode, I’ll be interviewing Melanie from Lost & Found Decor. Melanie has had a booth for the past 13 years and knows the ins and outs of booth life. In this episode she gives a ton of tips and tricks of running ...
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Episode 47 - Tips & Tricks on How I Flip my Vendor Booth
In this week's episode, I walk you through the steps I take when I’m doing a complete booth flip. I start with an inspiration piece and bring an entire booth together. If you struggle with a booth flip then this is the episode you d...
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Episode 46 - Time Management: Tips to be Proactive vs. Reactive in your Small Business
In this week's episode, I talk about time management and being proactive vs reactive when it comes to your small business! If you always feel like you’re flying by the seat of your pants week to week, this is the episode you don’t want to...
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Episode 46
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Episode 45 - The Makers Box a DIY Subscription Box
In this week’s episode, I want to talk about the Makers Box...why I created it, what’s in it and why you don’t want to miss out on this DIY Subscription Box!!Join me weekly as I tell my story and start interviewing other creators to hea...
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Episode 44 - Tips & Tricks on Easy ways to Update your Home on a Budget
In this week's episode, I discuss easy ways to update your home on a budget! This can be done by changing a few things in your home. Join me as I dive in and give you easy and budget friendly tips! Join me weekly as I ...
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Episode 43 - 10 tips on getting organized to run a more efficient business
In this week’s episode, I’ll be talking about organization and giving you my top 10 tips on getting organized so you can run a more efficient business! Join me weekly as I tell my story and start interviewing other creators to hear...
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Episode 42 - Recap of 2024 and what 2025 has in-store for the Podcast
In this week’s episode, I’m going to do a little reflection on the podcast…and where I see it going into 2025…if you want to hear what’s in-store for the New Year…stick around! Join me weekly as I tell my story and start int...
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Episode 41 - Sylvia from Backyard Brushes - Hosting an Amazing Workshop
In this week’s episode, I’ll be interviewing Sylvia from Backyard Brushes. She is juggling a full-time job while running a successful business. Her business is well known for hosting workshops. This has been huge for her small...
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Episode 41
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Episode 40 - Reflecting on 2024 & Setting Business Goals
In this week’s episode, I’m going to be reflecting on the past year of my small business. Every December, I take a look at what I want to accomplish and where I want my business to grow. I look at what goals I hit and where I fell s...
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