The Sentimental Twist
The Sentimental Twist is a weekly podcast where vintage decor meets heirloom recipes, and every conversation is steeped in Southern charm. Hosted by Brittany Shepard and Melissa Austin-Weeks – two friends from different generations with one shared love for meaningful spaces and gracious hospitality. You’ll hear inspiring stories, home styling tips, easy entertaining ideas, and reflections on creating a life (and home) filled with beauty, tradition, and heart. Whether you’re a sentimental soul, a vintage lover, or a curious hostess, you’re in good company here.
The Sentimental Twist
BONUS Episode of The Sentimental Twist: When Internet Friends Meet IRL
Use Left/Right to seek, Home/End to jump to start or end. Hold shift to jump forward or backward.
Summary
We finally did it.
After years of talking online through Instagram, texts, Zoom, and podcast recording, Brittany and Melissa finally meet in real life. And it was every bit as fun, funny, and heartwarming as you'd expect!
In this bonus episode, we're sharing stories from our weekend together, from first hugs and home tours to good food, meaningful conversations, and all the little moments that made us feel like we'd been friends forever.
Along the way, we chat about hospitality, making people feel at home, decorating with the things you love, and why authentic connection matters so much in a world that often stays behind a screen.
Think of this episode as a cozy catch-up with friends. Pull up a chair and join us.
Highlights:
- Email us thesentimentaltwistpodcast@gamil.com!
Contact The Sentimental Twist:
Follow The Sentimental Twist on Instagram @thesentimentaltwistpodcast.
Email: thesentimentaltwistpodcast@gmail.com.
Follow the Co-Hosts:
- Brittany: @brittanyshepard and www.thesentimentaldecorator.com and YouTube.
- Melissa: @homewithatwist and www.homewithatwist.com and YouTube.
Chapters
00:00 Meeting in Real Life: A Special Episode
03:03 The Journey of Friendship: From Online to Offline
05:58 First Impressions and Surprises
08:06 Culinary Adventures: Boiled Peanuts and More
11:02 On Brand Moments: Hosting and Personal Touches
13:59 Rapid Fire Questions: Getting to Know Each Other
17:12 Current Obsessions: Gardening and Home Improvements
36:00 Porch Talk: Melissa & Brittany Edition
