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The Amy Plus Podcast

Amy Sexton

26 episodes

3 days ago

Emmy-winning journalist and Dallas creator Niyah Gonzalez sits down with Amy Sexton to talk about breaking into sideline reporting, covering the World Series, fashion and fit checks, and what it really takes to build a modern media career. Tap the chapters below to jump around. 🎧 Listen now on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-amy-plus-podcast/id1811885921 🧡 Weekly blog: https://www.amyplusjoe.com/blog/ 🛍 Shop my looks: https://www.shopltk.com/explore/@amyplusjoe 📸...

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Emmy-winning journalist and Dallas creator Niyah Gonzalez sits down with Amy Sexton to talk about breaking into sideline reporting, covering the World Series, fashion and fit checks, and what it really takes to build a modern media career. Tap the chapters below to jump around. 🎧 Listen now on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-amy-plus-podcast/id1811885921 🧡 Weekly blog: https://www.amyplusjoe.com/blog/ 🛍 Shop my looks: https://www.shopltk.com/explore/@amyplusjoe 📸...

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Episodes (20/26)

The Amy Plus Podcast

Fashion, Sports, and Building a Modern Media Career Niyah Gonzalez

Emmy-winning journalist and Dallas creator Niyah Gonzalez sits down with Amy Sexton to talk about breaking into sideline reporting, covering the World Series, fashion and fit checks, and what it really takes to build a modern media career. Tap the chapters below to jump around. 🎧 Listen now on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-amy-plus-podcast/id1811885921 🧡 Weekly blog: https://www.amyplusjoe.com/blog/ 🛍 Shop my looks: https://www.shopltk.com/explore/@amyplusjoe 📸...

1 week ago

1 hour 7 minutes

The Amy Plus Podcast

Laura Harris From Small-Town News to Emmy-Winning Anchor

Emmy-winning anchor Laura Harris joins Amy for a candid conversation about career, confidence, and timing. She shares how she left a secure evening anchor job in Tampa for a weekend role in Dallas because she believed in herself, why cutting her hair at 40 felt scarier than it should have, and how being “an introvert masquerading as an extrovert” plays out on social media and TV. From small-town Georgia and a soccer scholarship to one coach’s hard truth about effort, Laura shows how hard work...

3 weeks ago

1 hour 28 minutes

The Amy Plus Podcast

Female Pilot Stephanie Goetz 45,000 feet to Paris Fashion Week

Professional pilot Stephanie (five jet type ratings) flew herself to the show—then unpacked a life that spans global business jets, network newsrooms, and front-row fashion. From Citation V and RV-4 aerobatics to L-39 military trainer G-loads, she explains the tech—and the mindset—behind high-performance flying. We also hit Paris/NY Fashion Week invites (McQueen & Givenchy), women in aviation, and what Top Gun: Maverick got right. 00:00 – Welcome + “imagine flying a Global 6000 for a liv...

1 month ago

1 hour 15 minutes

The Amy Plus Podcast

From Bali to NYC Building a Bold Jewelry Brand Julie Miles

Designer Julie Miles shares the story of her brand, from Bali markets to New York showrooms, plus the resilience behind it: surviving stage IV cancer and returning to create non-traditional, statement-making pearls that empower women. We talk celeb clients, the Cynthia Rowley trunk show, leather-strung and silk-strung techniques, baroque pendants, quartz from India, and a travel-meet-cute that became a friendship 00:00 – Intro to Julie Miles: pearls with an edge, bold resort wear. 00:2...

1 month ago

1 hour 20 minutes

The Amy Plus Podcast

Joe Sexton Fired on a Phone Call, Hired to Win

Joe picks up the story right before leaving Mercury: HP buys the company, a hardware exec freezes on stage during a Dallas roadshow, and an “urgent” call in the lobby ends with Joe being terminated then asserting his rights under a double-trigger clause. What came next set up the McAfee chapter that boardrooms still talk about. 00:00 – Who Joe is now: board seats and cyber leadership01:02 – Nantucket trip, golf cigar…and getting sick anyway 08:46 – Setting the stage: Mercury firing stor...

2 months ago

1 hour 36 minutes

The Amy Plus Podcast

20 Episodes Later: What I Learned

A milestone check-in: 20 episodes, big gratitude, and a few personal lessons (listening better, prep, balance, faith). I revisit standout moments, from Joe’s career series to Bonnie’s love for styling postpartum women, Kelly’s NICU journey (and my first-grandbaby news), Ash turning my home into a gallery, Sahar’s viral jewelry hustle, Tony’s culture playbook at Hammitt, Alicia’s concierge sparkle, and Kelly Dodd’s “say it out loud” honesty. If this show has encouraged you, a quick review mean...

2 months ago

27 minutes

The Amy Plus Podcast

Tammy Phan on building a luxury rental machine

Tammy Phan founder & CEO of Luxe Du Jour, breaks down building a multimillion-dollar luxury resale & rental brand, moving from Calgary to a new U.S. HQ in Irvine, surviving Dragon’s Den with a $30M ask, and why her rent-per-bag model works. We also get the wild “Only Authentics” text meltdown during a Himalayan Birkin hunt, how clients use bag rentals for content & write-offs, and why she chose a strategic angel over a TV deal. 00:00 – Welcome + “dream bag” cold open (Birkin/Kell...

2 months ago

1 hour 7 minutes

The Amy Plus Podcast

Kelly Dodd breaks down RHOC drama vs real life

Reality TV firecracker Kelly Dodd (RHOC) drops unfiltered stories: bouncing back after a brutal 3-week illness, why certain real moments never make the cut, the Florida yacht fiasco that should’ve aired, and producers telling her not to drink in Ireland. We also get into home design obsessions (Venetian plaster, Waterworks), meeting at a Hammett event, and her 50th birthday travel plans to Hong Kong & Thailand. 00:40 – “Buckle up” + we’re rolling. 01:00 – Kelly’s 3-week illness & meds...

3 months ago

1 hour 5 minutes

The Amy Plus Podcast

Shop your closet like stylist Bonnie Smith

Stylist Bonnie Smith (Shop With Bonnie) walks through her process end-to-end: closet edits that create clarity, shopping only for gaps, and styling head-to-toe looks from pieces you already own. We get into the “third piece” rule, organization that makes outfits effortless, and how she rebuilds confidence for postpartum clients and moms-to-be. Plus: NYFW memories and Amy’s custom Christian Siriano 50th-birthday look. 00:00 – Intro: who Bonnie is + her agency motto (“maximize your style,...

3 months ago

1 hour 9 minutes

The Amy Plus Podcast

Kristi Keith’s Yonkers pizza moment that changed everything

Kristi Keith (Blondeswhoeat) shares the real origin of her food persona, why she sometimes films in the car, how ASMR sounds keep viewers hooked, and the Yonkers two-foot pizza that blew up her page. She also talks about moving from medical sales to full-time creator, the 2017 “go private” advice, getting hacked (and how to protect your accounts), and what’s actually working across YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram. Chapters below, drop your favorite takeaway in the comments. Chapters 00:00:0...

3 months ago

1 hour 18 minutes

The Amy Plus Podcast

Joe Sexton Ethics, Pressure, and an FBI Interview

Joe’s back for Part 2. We rewind our NYC weekend (RÜFÜS, The Edge, Per Se) before diving into his career ride: lugging computers into auto-parts stores, learning to sell to skeptical owners, landing at CA during its acquisition tear, then helping scale Mercury through crisis and an eventual sale. Plus: an FBI interview, a Birkin curveball, and what “getting fired” really taught him about people, resilience, and leadership. 00:00 – Welcome back + Part 2 setup 01:02 – Outfit check & s...

3 months ago

1 hour 24 minutes

The Amy Plus Podcast

Tony Drockton on Vintage Finds, Big Shoes & Even Bigger Vision for Hammitt

In this episode of the Amy Plus Podcast, Amy sits down with the iconic Tony Drockton, founder of Hammitt, to dive into his unexpected journey from small-town Cleveland to becoming the heart behind one of the most beloved luxury handbag brands. They go deep into his entrepreneurial roots, starting businesses in grade school, hitchhiking to San Diego, and couch-surfing in Hermosa Beach before finally landing in advertising and eventually fashion. Tony shares what makes Hammitt more than a brand...

4 months ago

1 hour 11 minutes

The Amy Plus Podcast

From Knife Fights to Boardrooms Joe Sexton's Wild Ride

In this hilarious and heartwarming episode, Amy sits down with her husband Joe Sexton, former global sales leader and one-of-a-kind storyteller. Joe opens up about his wild upbringing, his Kentucky charm, corporate career, and the colorful sayings that shaped his leadership style. From breaking up knife fights and working psych ward night shifts to seeing Aerosmith before they were famous, this is a conversation you won’t forget. If you’re into business, love, faith, or just good old-fashione...

4 months ago

34 minutes

The Amy Plus Podcast

How Sahar Manley Built a Jewelry Empire

From Vogue covers to the streets of Malibu, Sahar Manley the powerhouse behind Camilla Seretti Jewelry, shares her inspiring journey from passion project to international luxury brand. In this episode, Sahar opens up about how she turned setbacks into comebacks, launched her business during the pandemic, and built a cult following of women who want bold, high-quality jewelry without the luxury markup. ✨ Her jewelry’s been worn by Paris Hilton, Kendall Jenner, and featured in Harper’s Bazaar,...

4 months ago

1 hour 3 minutes

The Amy Plus Podcast

Million Dollar Wheels & Real-Life Love Stories with Melissa Perry

Faith, Fast Cars & Fierce Hustle with Melissa Perry What do A-list celebrities, hypercar collectors, and reality TV have in common? Melissa Perry. From million-dollar deals to surprise beach proposals, Melissa shares how faith, authenticity, and unstoppable drive fuel her incredible journey as one of the top exotic car brokers in the country. We chat reality TV truths, business hustle, and how staying true to your values can transform everything even in a high-speed world. Timestamps: 0...

4 months ago

1 hour 15 minutes

The Amy Plus Podcast

NICU Doctor to New Mom Kelley Hillman on Purpose & Pressure

In this deeply personal and joy-filled episode, Amy sits down with her daughter Kelley Hillman pediatrician, fashion lover, soon-to-be mom, and a woman beautifully evolving through every life season. They reflect on style bonding, motherhood, letting go of perfectionism, and the emotional growth that comes with stepping into new identities. From New York fashion trips to ocean boba cravings (aka caviar), this episode is full of heartfelt insight and hilarious gems you’ll replay. 00:01:40 – Ke...

4 months ago

1 hour 26 minutes

The Amy Plus Podcast

How an Artist, a House Party & God’s Plan Created Something Bigger Than Expected

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 ga...

5 months ago

25 minutes

The Amy Plus Podcast

Samantha Stewart From Pharmacy to Fashion & Dressing for the Life You Want

Today’s episode is a heart-filled look at style, healing, and self-worth. Amy sits down with Samantha, aka Sam from @StyleofSam, who shares how growing up in a humble immigrant household shaped her creativity, how she transitioned from being a pharmacist to a stylist, and why helping women feel powerful in their clothes has become her mission. In this episode: • Growing up with resourcefulness and hand-me-downs • How Sam’s fertility journey led her to start blogging • Why personal style is mo...

5 months ago

1 hour 5 minutes

The Amy Plus Podcast

Steakhouse to Soulmates Amy & Joe Get Real on Love, Faith, and traveling

In this heartwarming and hilarious episode, Amy sits down with her husband Joe to answer your most asked questions, from how they met at a steakhouse (yes, there's a “Do you come here often?” moment) to what it's really like building a life together through divorce, startups, faith, and family. This episode pulls back the curtain on their marriage, parenting dynamic, travel stories, and the support that helped Joe grow a career in tech and Amy transition from athletic director to luxury lifes...

5 months ago

45 minutes

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In this special Father’s Day episode, I sit down with my dad — Ron — a man whose story has shaped so much of who I am. From his days as a fighter pilot to becoming a commercial airline captain, his life is a testament to courage, faith, and perseverance. But more than his career, it’s the way God moved in his heart — and in ours — that has left a lasting impact. We talk about life’s highs and lows, the power of prayer, and the lessons he’s passed on to me. This conversation means the world ...

5 months ago

20 minutes