Transactional Love

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A girlfriends' podcast about why we buy. | Join us as we explore the future of commerce, entrepreneurship and delve into the reasons why we crave stories behind our purchases. From decoding brand narratives to founder humanity stories to unraveling the psychology of our buying habits, we'll take you on a fascinating journey. Want to know more about a product in conversation? Shop the podcast at transactionallove.org! Let’s gain a deeper understanding of the connections between retail, meaning, and the stories that shape our communities. Grab your favorite beverage with us, tune in, and let's dive into Transactional Love. ♡ Join us on Patreon for early access, exclusive-member-only episodes and more: https://patreon.com/TransactionalLove ♡ Join our Community on Instagram: @transactionallove ♡ Say hello to Wendi & Norma: Hello@transactionallove.org ♡ Learn more about Transactional Love Podcast by Wendi & Norma: https://transactionallove.org/

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September 5, 202651 min

4.3 TL♡ Tourism: Calistoga & Petaluma Mother/Son Bestie Trip Recap by Wendi & Norma

Hey hey Lovers, welcome back to TL♡ Season 4! Wendi and Norma are back for our Season of Tourism + Hospitality. Over a chilled Chilean Sauvignon Blanc, we delve deep into how Summer staycations to Petaluma and Calistoga help shift mindset, deepen connection, and inspire each of our work by inspiring how neighboring towns “merchandise” through cohesive hospitality and placemaking. Pack your bags, grab your favorite beverage, and join us. We are so grateful you're here! #Transactwithlove at the links below: ♡ Shop the Transactional Love Podcast: TransactionalLovePod.etsy.com ♡ Join us on Patreon for early access, exclusive member-only episodes and more: patreon.com/TransactionalLove ♡ Join our Community on IG: @transactionallove ♡ Say hello to Wendi & Norma: Hello@transactionallove.org ♡ Learn more about Transactional Love Podcast by Wendi & Norma: https://transactionallove.org/ ♡ Travel, engage and transact with the brands in this episode: @visitpetaluma @visitcalistoga @stellinaalimentari @poppyspetaluma @lumabar_eatery @sidecarmercantile @veooptics @montagne_russe_wines @calistogamotorlodge @samssocialclub @calistogadepot @calistogacopperfields @picayunecellars

July 16, 202631 min

4.2 TL♡ Tourism: Paso Robles Girls Trip Recap by Wendi & Norma

Hey hey Lovers, welcome back to TL♡ Season 4! Wendi and Norma are back for our Season of Tourism + Hospitality, toasting with a custom summer citrus cocktail featuring Kastra Ellion Vodka, a premium sipping vodka distilled from handpicked Greek olives (full recipe on Instagram, with thanks to Mustard + Whole Foods Napa). We recap a girls’ trip to Paso Robles, staying at Allegretto Vineyard Resort, a Tuscany-like property filled with global art, astrological details, trails, and hidden features. Our itinerary included a tasting at Tablas Creek Winery, known for regenerative organic practices, dinner at Finca in a restored 1890s farmhouse, and a lively night at the historic Pine Street Saloon with standout hospitality. We reflect on travel being a vehicle for presence, connection, community, and feeling welcomed rather than checking off sights. Pack your bags, grab your favorite beverage, and join us. We are so grateful you're here! #Transactwithlove at the links below: ♡ Shop the Transactional Love Podcast Candle, Crewneck Sweater and more: TransactionalLovePod.etsy.com ♡ Join us on Patreon for early access, exclusive member-only episodes and more: patreon.com/TransactionalLove ♡ Join our Community on IG: @transactionallove ♡ Say hello to Wendi & Norma: Hello@transactionallove.org ♡ Learn more about Transactional Love Podcast by Wendi & Norma: https://transactionallove.org/ ♡ Travel, engage and transact with the brands in this episode: @allegrettovr @tablascreek @fincapasorobles @pinestreetsaloon @kastraelion Whole Foods Napa

May 21, 202626 min

4.1: TL♡ Season of Tourism - Intro with Wendi & Norma

Hey hey Lovers, welcome back to TL♡ Season 4! We are back and excited to dive into all things travel with you. Today we kickoff this new capsule season dedicated to exploring and being inspired by TOURISM with tastemakers, entrepreneurs and friends. Pack your bags, grab your favorite beverage, and join us. We are so grateful you're here! #Transactwithlove at the links below: ♡ Shop the Transactional Love Podcast Candle, Crewneck Sweater and more: TransactionalLovePod.etsy.com ♡ Join us on Patreon for early access, exclusive member-only episodes and more: patreon.com/TransactionalLove ♡ Join our Community on IG: @transactionallove ♡ Say hello to Wendi & Norma: Hello@transactionallove.org ♡ Learn more about Transactional Love Podcast by Wendi & Norma: https://transactionallove.org/ ♡ Shop the brands in this episode: @shopclarev Packings Bags | Target Jam Jar Goods | Healdsburg Renpho Eyeris 1 Eye Massager

November 11, 202513 min

Season 3 Insights ♡ with Wendi & Norma

Hello and welcome back to our avid Lover fam♡ That's a wrap on Season 3! Today we unpack what we learned this whole season, what our takeaways are, what our convos have been from Paris to Dubai to Mexico and beyond. We've had so many magical moments, inspiration, a whole lot of laughs, and whole lot of wine :) Join us for Season 4 launch soon. In the meantime, we are so excited to bring you the Transactional Love Candle (now available for sale at the link below) in so many fantastic scents: "Invest in Your Best Self: Strike the Match." We are so grateful you're here with us! #Transactwithlove at the links below: ♡ Shop the Transactional Love Podcast Candle, Crewneck Sweater and more: TransactionalLovePod.etsy.com ♡ Join us on Patreon for early access, exclusive member-only episodes and more: patreon.com/TransactionalLove ♡ Join our Community on IG: @transactionallove ♡ Say hello to Wendi & Norma: Hello@transactionallove.org ♡ Learn more about Transactional Love Podcast by Wendi & Norma: https://transactionallove.org/

October 25, 202532 min

3.11: Tanja Kopper, Founder of Tanja Kopper Studios + No Monday Blues | Film & Light as Exploration, Business Training, Seeking Mentorship

Welcome back to Transactional Love, Season 3! In this special episode, Wendi and Norma welcome our dear friend and brilliant talent, Tanja Kopper. Tanja is a photographer and cyanotype artist who loves finding beauty in sunlight, water, and wild things. She was born and raised in Germany and now creates art in sunny California, while raising her two boys. Her work has appeared on the cover of Kiteboarder Magazine and with brands like Will & Atlas and Livie & Luca. Through both her photography and her dreamy blue cyanotypes, Tanja invites us to slow down and see the world with a little more wonder. Tanja is featuring her artwork at Benicia Arsenal Open Studios on November 1&2 where San Francisco Bay artists open their studio doors to all. Come explore our beautiful historic town while getting to know the artists and their work. Thank you for being with us and listening in. #Transactwithlove at the links below: ♡ Follow, engage and love-click-to-buy with Tanja Kopper at: Website + IG + Etsy: tanjakopper.com | @tanjakopperstudios | @nomonday.blues | Etsy Shop Benicia Arsenal Open Art Studios | November 1 & 2, 10am-5pm | Benicia, California ♡ Join us on Patreon for early access, exclusive member-only episodes and more: patreon.com/TransactionalLove ♡ Join our Community on IG: @transactionallove ♡ Say hello to Wendi & Norma: Hello@transactionallove.org ♡ Learn more about Transactional Love Podcast by Wendi & Norma: https://transactionallove.org/

October 9, 20251 min

3.10: TL♡ Rapid Fire | Patreon Teaser Full Episode Link in Show Notes

Welcome back to Transactional Love! For our avid Lover Fam, head on over to our *Patreon member-only* episodes at the links below for this convo and many more. We are so grateful you're here with us. ♡ Join us on Patreon for early access, exclusive member-only episodes and more: patreon.com/TransactionalLove ♡ Join our Community on IG: @transactionallove ♡ Say hello to Wendi & Norma: Hello@transactionallove.org ♡ Learn more about Transactional Love Podcast by Wendi & Norma: https://transactionallove.org/

October 8, 202527 min

3.9: "Narrative Economics" By Robert Shiller - How Stories go Viral and Drive Major Economic Events | Unboxing with Wendi & Norma

Hello there, Lover Fam! Welcome back to another Unboxing episode on Transactional Love. Today, Wendi and I are excited to be back together to dive into a book called "Narrative Economics" by Robert Shiller, which is an exploration of how thoughtfully positioned stories can go viral and shape global economies. Shiller argues that it's not just data and models that drive financial markets, it is also the contagious power of popular narratives. From the rise of Bitcoin to housing bubbles and stock market crashes, he shows how viral stories can influence real world economies and outcomes, often more than rational analysis. This book challenges traditional economics by spotlighting the human side - our beliefs and the stories we tell. We are so happy you're here and listening in with us! Join us over on Patreon at the link below to listen into member-only episodes and TL♡ Community content: Circle, Besties and Co-creators. ♡ Join us on Patreon for early access, exclusive member-only episodes and more: patreon.com/TransactionalLove ♡ Join our Community on IG: @transactionallove ♡ Say hello to Wendi & Norma: Hello@transactionallove.org ♡ Learn more about Transactional Love Podcast by Wendi & Norma: https://transactionallove.org/ ♡ #Transactwithlove and support local bookstores at @bookshop_org and bookshop.org | #transactwithlove here : "Narrative Economics" By Robert Shiller

September 5, 202529 min

3.8: "VALERIA" Netfix Series based on the novels by Elísabet Benavent | Unboxing with Wendi & Norma

Welcome back, Lovers! In this fun episode, Wendi and Norma Unbox "Valeria," a Spanish TV series on Netflix about an aspiring novelist named Valeria and her three best friends – Lola, Nerea, and Carmen – who navigate their late twenties and early thirties in Madrid, facing challenges and joys related to love, friendship, work, and self-discovery. The series, adapted from Elísabet Benavent's novels, explores themes of creative and romantic crises, female solidarity, and personal growth as the women support each other through life's complexities. We fell in love with not only the narratives of Transactional Love of their careers - how they pursue their passions to end up in places where they're all exploring the work that they love - but also exploring the Transactional Love of their relationships, whether platonic or romantic. **If you haven't watched this series, we would recommend to watch before listening to this podcast as there will be spoilers. Thank you for being with us and listening in! (Artwork Credit: Netflix) Join us over on Patreon at the link below to listen into member-only episodes and TL♡ Community content. ♡ Join us on Patreon for early access, exclusive member-only episodes and more: patreon.com/TransactionalLove ♡ Join our Community on IG: @transactionallove ♡ Say hello to Wendi & Norma: Hello@transactionallove.org ♡ Learn more about Transactional Love Podcast by Wendi & Norma: https://transactionallove.org/ ♡ #Transactwithlove and support local bookstores at @bookshop_org here : "En los Zapatos de Valeria | In Valeria's Shoes" by Elísabet Benavent

May 21, 202549 min

3.7: Retail Therapy with Rajul Lakhotia . Dubai | Concious Travel, Good Karma, Buying with Intention, The Pursuit of Beauty

Join Wendi and Norma as we sit down with our friend, Rajul Lakhotia, dialing in from across the globe in Dubai. We crossed paths with Rajul at a beautiful Summer camp for women in the Southwest of France (see TL♡ Episode 8, Season 1 ) and became fast friends, an inspiring woman we wanted on the pod for another #RetailTherapy convo. Indian by roots, strategist by mind, artist by heart, Rajul is a lover of chai, travel, yoga, choices and soulful conversations. We delve into exploring oneself through presence, self-reflection, cooking, travel and yoga. Rajul reminds us that our purchase decisions are more than just transactions—they're opportunities to express who we are and support brands with intention to reflect our values - a way to create the world we want for generations to come. ♡ Join our Transactional Love community on Instagram at @transactionallove + Patreon.com/transactionallove or say hello@transactionallove.org ♡ Follow Rajul's lens on life and beautiful travel inspiration on Instagram: @rajul_hobbes ♡ Follow Camp Château on Instagram: @camp.chateau ♡ Love Click to Buy | Book Summer or Fall Camp: https://www.campchateau.com/booking-info ♡ Learn more about Transactional Love Podcast by Wendi & Norma: https://transactionallove.org/

April 25, 20251 hr 4 min

3.6: Aaron Jackson, Founder + Designer of Think Outside . Sydney, Australia | Movement in Art, Impact through Influence, Economic Community Empowerment

"We believe in supporting and working with Mother Nature; we take old and abandoned materials and upcycle them into stunning works-of-art." | Think Outside , Founded by Aaron Jackson In this special episode, Wendi and Norma welcome Aaron Jackson dialing in from across the Pacific, where he is based in Sydney, Australia. Aaron Jackson is the award-winning designer and creator behind Think Outside. A multi-talented and passionate businessman, Aaron’s journey and experiences have shaped his life and inspired the creation of unique and remarkable hand-crafted products for people to enjoy in their homes and gardens. An artisan from a very young age, Aaron has always loved to be hands-on; constructing and creating something new from the old with attention to the finer details, this passion led him into the world of fine jewellery design. Starting his profession in Sydney, Australia, Aaron completed a four year apprenticeship in jewellery design at a boutique store. Learning this traditional craft he began to master his skills in sculpting, drawing and painting while finding a desire for restoration and custom design. Aaron went on to win an Apprenticeship Design Award at the Australian Jewellers Design Awards and holds a Diploma in Gemmology. Thank you for being with us and listening in. #Transactwithlove at the links below: ♡ Follow and engage with Think Outside : Think Outside Website + Instagram: @think.outside + Facebook ♡ Love-click-to-buy the Flying Butterfly Stallion (in conversation): https://store.thinkoutside.biz/products/flying-butterfly-stallion?_pos=1&_sid=8367164fb&_ss=r ♡ Join us on Patreon for early access, exclusive member-only episodes and more: patreon.com/TransactionalLove ♡ Join our Community on IG: @transactionallove ♡ Say hello to Wendi & Norma: Hello@transactionallove.org ♡ Learn more about Transactional Love Podcast by Wendi & Norma: https://transactionallove.org/

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