The Amy Plus Podcast
Amy is a luxury lifestyle curator, fashionista, and host of The Amy Plus Podcast—where elevated living meets real conversation. If you’re looking for a fresh and fun new podcast, this is for you.
Filming from her stunning waterfront homes in Laguna Beach and Texas, Amy brings you inside a world of luxury fashion, design, travel, and meaningful conversations with entrepreneurs, industry leaders, and influential voices.
This podcast goes beyond the aesthetic. It’s about the stories behind the success—the journeys, challenges, and moments that shape who we become. Expect candid interviews, personal insights, and inspiring conversations that are always authentic, always uplifting.
With the signature AmyPlusJoe brand—highlighting her life with her husband—every episode blends style, substance, and real life.
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The Amy Plus Podcast
How an Artist, a House Party & God’s Plan Created Something Bigger Than Expected
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From Austin to Amy’s Laguna Beach home, mixed media artist Ash Almonte brought more than just art, she brought soul. In this radiant, raw episode, Amy shares how their Instagram connection sparked a full-blown, joy-filled art event that turned into lifelong memories, new collectors, and even a mural commission. Dive into the behind-the-scenes of what it really takes to create beauty, live boldly, and show up with faith.
In this episode:
• How Amy and Ash’s collaboration turned into a home gallery event
• The power of saying yes, even when it’s inconvenient
• Behind the art: grief, butterflies, and Ash’s deeper story
• What it takes to host a meaningful, stylish event
• The magic of women gathering, creating, and connecting
📍 TIMESTAMPS:
00:00:33 – How the art collab started from an IG DM
00:01:31 – Amy sees Ash’s work & pitches a bigger idea
00:02:51 – The huge commitment it took for Ash to say yes
00:04:07 – Juggling motherhood, marriage & painting 10+ pieces
00:05:03 – Turning the event into an elevated experience
00:06:30 – Why butterflies are central to Ash’s art
00:07:15 – Curating the perfect guest list for art lovers
00:07:38 – Custom denim painting, Louis bags & live art
00:08:03 – Botox, brows, and one bold male guest
00:09:08 – Amy’s event-planning breakdown (and secrets)
00:10:05 – Why 3–6pm was the perfect party window
00:10:44 – Specialty cocktails: Butterfly Kisses & Monarchs
00:11:25 – The RSVPs, denim painting count & logistics
00:12:48 – The unforgettable hot bartender story
00:15:47 – The real stress before the event & praying it works out
00:17:32 – Favorite moments: connection, champagne, and joy
00:18:39 – Guests’ emotional response to Ash’s art
00:19:55 – Ash’s story: losing her dad & the meaning of butterflies
00:21:00 – Ash gets commissioned for a custom mural
00:22:08 – More collectors, more commissions, more connection
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