The Fun with Friends Podcast

The Wandering Creatives Podcast with Host Allie Coutts

We are sharing the stories of real people being real crafty in real life.

This one is for the creatives, the lovers of art, and those looking for inspiration. Join Allie Coutts and guests every week, and embark on a journey through creativity.

You’ll explore what it means to be creative, the challenges associated with being a maker and artist, and what it takes to “make it” as a creative entrepreneur.

There will be laughs, honest conversations, advice, and inspiring stories for every wanderer out there.

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Every week Katie and Allie will be sharing their thoughts on the movies, TV shows, online concerts and other content that they've been streaming. Join them and their special guests as they discuss what their streaming.

Join Katie and Allie this week as they chat about their viewing experience at the 22nd Nevermore Film Festival. Created in 1999, the Nevermore Film Festival is a juried competition festival which programs brand-new genre films at the Carolina Theatre of Durham.

What is up everyone!!! I'm going on vacation for the rest of May and so is my podcast!

In this week's episode I recap Season 2, tell you about my favorite episodes, and give you a rundown of what's to come.  

I'm not sure when the Fun with Friends Podcast will be coming back but in the meantime you can enjoy my new podcast What Ya Streamin'!? it's coming out in June so be ready!

Stick around until the end of the show for a preview of what's coming your way!

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Join Katie and me this week as we chat about our movie viewing experience as we participate in the 22nd Nevermore Film Festival.

Created in 1999, the Nevermore Film Festival is a juried competition festival which programs brand-new genre films at the Carolina Theatre of Durham.

Join Katie, Emily, and I this week as we have afternoon tea at Stork's Rest Farm and talk about our tea drinking tendencies. We take our tea at the quaintest tea room in North Carolina and try their amazing tea service, sweets, and savory treats. 

Stork's Rest Farm is located in Sims, NC and serve as a wedding and special events venue, they offer tea, etiquette & protocol classes, as well as garden and home tours.

Stork's Rest Farm

• Website: storksrestfarm.com
• Instagram: @storksrestfarm

Harney & Sons Tea

• Website: harney.com
• Instagram: @harneyteas

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What's on your bucket list?

Join Allie and her guest, certified bucket list coach, Tracee White in this week’s episode as we chat about being a bucket list coach, how to live a purposeful life and to hear more about Tracee's life as a bucket list coach!

Tracee is a retireeprenuer and certified bucket list coach based out of Australia.⁣
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After leaving the cooperate world and retiring, Tracee decided that she wasn't quite ready to stop working and helping others. From there she discovered Bucket List Coaching and hasn't looked back.⁣
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Tracee is trained to change people's perception, wake them up and help them live a Bucket List Life. Bucket List Coaches are equipped with tools for administering face-to-face presentations as well as our Online Training platform.⁣

Keep an eye out for our IG Live!

You can find Tracee on social media and on her website:

Join Katie and me this week as we chat about our experiences with Dogs on Deployment.

Dogs On Deployment is a national non-profit which provides an online network for service members to search for volunteers who are willing to board their pets during their owner's service commitments.

We look back at the highs and lows of fostering our goofy boy Axel and highlight the fantastic work that Dogs on Deployment does.

To learn more and get involved with Dogs on Deployment, check out their social media and website!

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"My dream is to cover the world in colorful paint through my inspirations of pop culture and nostalgia."

Join Allie and her guest, Halle Castille of Halle's Comet Designs. In this week's episode we chat about Halle's artwork, how she got started as an artist, how the pandemic has affected her, and how artists can pivot in the time of COVID to grow their art following.

Halle is a recent graduate from the University of North Georgia and artist. She founded her art studio, Halle’s Comet Designs, in 2017 and now she owns her self-established studio achieving her dream to cover the world with colorful paint.

Halle's unique style is heavily inspired by pop culture and nostalgia and her art is full of color, happiness, and fun!

You can find Halle on social media and on her website:

In this week’s episode I take a look back at the dumpster fire that was 2020 and share the highlights of my year both good and bad. I also look back at S1E8: 2019 in Review and see what goals/hopes I set for myself at the beginning of 2020. Did I achieve everything I set out to in 2020? Tune in to find out!

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This week's episode is with best-selling author Tiffany Mosher. ⁣

⁣Tiffany's book, Beauty Beyond the Threshold, is a raw account of her struggles with depression and anxiety and how solo travel and volunteering helped her step out of her comfort zone and saved her life.⁣
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⁣Tiffany's story also reflects how stepping out of your comfort zone can result in growth. ⁣ In pushing past your threshold you may discover that you're capable of so much more.  Her story is truly an inspiring one so I hope you'll give it a listen and it will definitely have you thinking about how stepping out of your comfort zone and challenging yourself can positively impact your life!

Join us the week of Jan 25th for an Instagram Live Q&A

You can find Tiffany on social media and on her website:

• Instagram: @author_tiffany_mosher
• Website: www.tiffanymosher.com
• Pick up her book on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Tiffany-Mosher/e/B08PW1TC9Y%3Fref=dbs_a_mng_rwt_scns_share

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Curious to know what life is like as an expat in Finland? 

If so, join Allie and her guest, Shelly of Your MEscape, in this week’s episode as we chat about Shelly's experiences living abroad in Finland for over 20 years, what it's like raising a child abroad, and her life and travel coaching business!

Shelly is a self-professed yoga and coffee snob that loves to help people! She's lived in Helsinki, Finland for 27 years, has raised a child there and her claim to fame is that she brought the coffee-to-go concept to Finland. 

Her goal as a life and travel coach is to empower people that are stuck in autopilot to take action to kick-start the transformations that they want to make. These changes can be to their lives or in their careers.⁣ She aims to encourage and support others in finding themselves and making concrete plans for how they can make changes.⁣

Join us the week of Jan 11th for an Instagram Live Q&A

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Have you ever wanted to work abroad but you didn't know how to start the process?

Join Allie and her guest, Geneva of Unwrap Your Map, in this week’s episode as we chat about working and living abroad, how to be a packing pro, and other fun travel tips and tricks. 

Geneva is an avid traveler and travel coach! She focuses on helping make your travel dreams a reality through budgeting, work abroad programs, and helping you develop travel goals so you get the most out of your trips.

Join us the week of Dec. 14th for an Instagram Live Q&A

You can find Geneva on social media and her website:

Have you ever traveled with a significant other? What about someone that you just started dating and have only known for a few months?

Join Allie and her guests, couple Katherine and James, in this week’s episode as they discuss what it’s like traveling as a couple. Katherine and James share stories about the first time they traveled internationally with each other to Ireland, and they share the pros and cons of traveling as a couple.

We also get some fantastic stories about zip lines, pumas, and flash floods!

Are reflection and self-care part of your travel journey?

Join Allie and her guest, Jazz Gatt of Tour De Jazz, in this week’s episode. Jazz is a Transformational Travel Coach and self-love mentor who inspires you on your development journey and self-awareness. She accomplishes this through coaching and walking you through using traveling as a way to shift your mindset.

You can find Jazz on social media and her website:

Join Allie and her guest Cynthia of Dear Ms Anonymous in this week’s episode as they chat about embracing your fears, redefining yourself, and living the life you want. This is one of my all-time favorite episodes and I can't wait for you all to learn more about Cynthia and all of the amazing work she does to help women realize and achieve their dreams! 

Also be sure to join us for a Live Q and A on 11.4.2020

Dear Ms Anonymous 

• Instagram: @dearmsanonymous and @imlouheight
• www.dearmsanonymous.com

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Join Allie and her guests Tiara and Kaiy of Basic Wineaux in this week’s episode as they chat about virtual wine tasting, how they got started in the wine business, wine pairings, and their wine travel adventures. If you're a fan of wine or are looking to learn more about it, pour yourself a glass, sit back, and enjoy the episode!

Tiara and Kaiy's Social Media

• Instagram: @winedivatiara and @thesommmom
• To find virtual wine tasting events visit their Facebook Page: Wine Diva Tiara.

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Happy International Podcast Day! Join Allie and her podcast friends in this week’s episode as they share why they started podcasting, what they love about podcasting and the podcast community, and what their recommendations are for podcasts to give a listen. There’s also a special guest appearance by Dave Lee, Co-founder of International Podcast Day!

International Podcast Day

• Instagram: @internationalpodcastday
• Twitter: @internationalpodcastday
• Website: internationalpodcastday.com

Featured podcasts in order of appearance:

1. Not Loud Enough Podcast. Twitter: @NLEPodcast
2. Chick Flix with Dicks Twitter: @chickflixWD
3. It’s a Musical! Podcast Twitter: Itsamusicalpod
4. Curly Conspiracy Twitter: @curlyconspira_c
5. ExPat the Podcast Twitter: @expattheshow
6. Scatown FC and Academy Warriors Podcasts Twitter: @sactownFC AND @academyWPodcast
7. Oklahomacide @oklahomacidepod
8. Mack & the Movies Twitter: @cinemaMack
9. Goodnight Podcast Twitter: @goodnightpaula
10. Reverie True Crime Podcast Twitter: @reveriecrimepod
11. A Haunt Mess Twitter: @ahauntmess

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Lilian Sue, of In Retrospect Writing Services joins Allie in this week’s episode. Lilian drops some knowledge on marketing, publicity, and sponsorships for small businesses, creatives, and podcasters. If you’re a small business or podcaster, you will want to give this episode a listen!

Lilian and I will be doing an Instagram Live Q/A on Wednesday, September 23, 2020, at 4:00 pm EST. Join us and ask Lilian all of your marketing and publicity questions!

You can find Lilian on social media and her website:

Would you swipe right on adventure?

Carly Stoj, of Love.CarlyStoj and Season 1 of the podcast joins host Allie again in this week’s episode. Carly recounts the story of how a friend won an all-expenses-paid trip to Croatia to The Yacht Week through Tinder! It’s a fantastic story about being bold and saying “Yes” to opportunities as they come your way and living life to the fullest.

You can find Carly on social media and her website:

• Instagram: @love.carlystoj
• Website: www.lovecarlystoj.com

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Do you need a travel coach? Have you heard of a travel coach before and wondered what they do? If so, join me on today's adventure as I speak with Sahara Rose De Vore, Founder of the Travel Coach Network.

Sahara Rose De Vore, Travel Coach and Founder of The Travel Coach Network.  She spent a decade traveling the globe to over 84 countries by the time that she was 30.  She now empowers, inspires, and helps ambitious women travelers from all around the world bring to life their own meaningful travel-focused businesses. She is a published author, a speaker, and has been seen in various media outlets for her expertise including Thrive Global, Forbes and, USA Today.

You can find Sahara on social media and on her website:

• Instagram: @thetravelcoachnetwork and @sahararosethetravelcoach
• Website: www.thetravelcoachnetwork.com 

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• Instagram: @funwithfriendspodcast and @coutts_creations
• Twitter: @funfriendspod1
• Email: funfriendspodcast@gmail.com

Music by: Stuart McNair

Do you feel like something is missing in your life? Like there’s more out there that the world has to offer? Are there things that you’ve always wanted to try, but for one reason or another, you haven’t tried them yet? If so, the Fun with Friends Podcast is just for you

The Fun with Friends Podcast explores what happens when you stop overthinking and start doing. It’s a podcast about pushing yourself, trying new things, and getting out there. Whether it’s traveling to a new place, checking items off of your bucket list, or starting your own business, we cover it all.

So get out there, try something new, and have some fun.

Music by: Stuart McNair

OH MAN!!! 

So many amazing things coming your way in Season 2 of The Fun with Friends Podcast! We're talking travel coaching, traveling as a couple, wine tasting, winning trips through dating sites, and sooo much more!

Be sure to tune in on August 19th for the Season 2 premier of The Fun with Friends Podcast!

Music by: Stuart McNair

In this special episode, I’m joined by the founder of the Alexandria Makers Market (AMM) and A/VA Apparel, Alyssa Kovach. We chat about how AMM came to be, past events they’ve held, and the upcoming Work/Shop Week pop-up.

Work/Shop Week will be held at The Seedling Collective from August 3-7 in Alexandria, VA. It features local businesses, a kids camp, and several adult DIY workshops that include leatherworking and Danish paper folding.

You can also catch me there! I’ll be leading a session on How to Start a Podcast on a Budget and doing headshot mini sessions for small businesses and makers.

You can find more information and purchase tickets on Alexandria Makers Market’s website and socials:

So many things are happening! Join Allie in this week’s episode as she shares some exciting news! There are Season 2 updates, some awesome life updates, and a great podcasting opportunity!

Don’t miss it!

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In Episode 4, tag along with Kate and Julie as we chat about their trip to Stonehenge, Wales, and their other travel adventures. Kate and Julie have been besties since college and have traveled together internationally and domestically. Be sure to tune in to hear about their experiences and their tips for traveling with friends!

If you want to experience summer solstice at Stonehenge, you can! Use the links below on June 21st and enjoy the virtual experience!

Welcome to the Fun with Friends Podcast Quarantine Edition!

Join me is Quarantine Edition Episode 3, for a fun crafty night with Friends! In this episode, I share my experience hosting a virtual Stitch ‘n Bitch or a craft and chat with friends via zoom!

Come for the crafts and stay for the bitching!

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Welcome to the Fun with Friends Podcast Quarantine Edition!

In Episode 2, we are trying a Barre/Yoga Fusion class with Carly Stoj of Love, Carly Stoj. Come stretch it out with us and take it to the burn zone as we try her virtual class.  We discuss how Carly got started with yoga, what she enjoys about teaching, and we find out if my old joints can handle it!

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Welcome to the Fun with Friends Podcast Quarantine Edition!

In Episode #1 we will be taking a virtual tour of the Winchester Mystery House. Try not to get lost as we wander through endless hallways, find doors that open to nowhere, and staircases that end at the ceiling.  Join us as we walk through 38 years of history designed by Sarah Winchester.

It's the end of SEASON 1!!!! Due to the Corona Virus, social distancing, and everything closing down the Fun with Friends Podcast will be ending it's first season with 13 episodes! 

Huge shout out to all of my listeners and an even bigger shout out to all of my amazing friends that put up with all of my crazy ideas, I couldn't do it with out you all!

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"Whatever you feel, just dance it."- Center Stage

In this week’s episode Portia, Julie, and I take a Modern Dance class at Dance Place DC. We flow through groundwork, choreography, and the hardest part of all, Moving Across the Floor (who knew clapping and walking on beat was so hard).

Dance Place is a center of dance activity in Washington, DC. They offer performances on weekends, a variety of dance classes for both adults and kids, and also have several programs for youths.  You can find out more information about Dance Place below: