Why I DIY (and love it) - WITH MY OWN TWO HANDS | XO, MACENNA EP. 1

You could say DIY is in my blood! With my first words being “me do it” and growing up to renovate our first home with my own two hands, I’m definitely a DIYer to my core! In today’s episode, we are starting from the beginning - growing up in a creative household and heading off the college to my many careers before DIYing our home and starting my KZbin channels.
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[@christygardner3829]

This is everything! As a stay at home mom, who longs for projects and making our house a home, YOU inspire. You have helped me re-spark my passions, creativity, and loves! Thank you ❤️🙏

[@withmyowntwohandspodcast]

that means the world to me!!! thank YOU so much!

[@joyruffle2600]

Oh my gosh!!! I loved every minute of this, you truly are an inspiration! I cant wait for the next episode! You’re right, this is the perfect forum to round out the big picture for all things “McCenna” ❤

[@mermaiddiyartist8119]

❤❤❤ been doing projects since I had my Children. Love it It’s not always easy with so much responsibility

[@lindsaysacco9733]

I'm 29 now and I quit my job on a whim to figure out my goals and this made me cry feeling like I'm not stupid or alone, and I KNOW what I'm capable of - I just need to keep trusting the process. Thanks for being open about all of this. This episode was therapy to me

[@KatSut1978]

I did it at 44 and still trying to figure it out 8 months in. It’s scary but this podcast is inspiring

[@markmerritt6089]

Why did you quit? Can't you work and still figure it out?

[@alexandrakukoljac237]

@@markmerritt6089 I think Macenna explains it very well in her podcast (this is assuming Lindsay is in a similar position)

[@markmerritt6089]

@@alexandrakukoljac237 Macenna also explained being down her last dime. That is like adding insult to injury. Poor choice.

[@xojrdamron]

I quit my full time job at 29 and I'll be 33 this year. Best decision I've ever made. I wish you the very best! You got this!

[@nancykintner9177]

Perfect timing for your new channel! At 81, at the beginning of this year, I told myself I was no longer just going to look and listen to life, but begin to live life! So I have started to do sketches of my cats, write and try some new creative activities. Those are things I let slide for far too long. Within the next couple of weeks I will finish recovering my pair of Savonarola chairs! I believe watching what you do has had a great impact on my life so I will be a faithful follower! Also I love seeing Romeo, your family and Kinsley...thank you for taking time to share with all of us ❣

[@Lucinda_Jackson]

You sound absolutely fabulous!

[@clwm2dlw]

Yes, I'd definitely love to see your Mom and Romeo on the pod! Love Drew too! It would be great to let viewers send in photos of a room they want updated and for you to give tips and ideas!

[@beulahmcgraw5213]

Love this idea. It's unique.

[@Tunk131]

with pictures too!

[@jmk1962]

Wow, MaCenna you did that podcast like a total pro. You are so articulate and inspiring you will just go from strength to strength and you couldn't find better content on mainstream TV. You are seriously good at what you do and I've been following you for about 3 years now and have enjoyed watching your channels grow. Can't wait to watch more growth and see you climb even higher.

[@boopchops84]

Guurrrlllll!!!!! I am living for this podcast! I love listening to you talk. Sometimes when my ADHD brain needs something going while I clean or work on a task I like to listen to audiobooks, but I have thought about wanting to play your videos. I just can't bc I keep running in the room to see what you're doing! 😆 This is going to be amazing! You have my full unwavering support.... For all it's worth. lmao ... 💕💕💕💕💕

[@enhamir67]

I totally relate to your comment!🥰🥰🥰

[@amapinup]

Lol this is me exactly. Lol

[@wendybryant8967]

I feel the same way! I love listening to her talk too. You could maybe re-play videos you've already watched for the audio. :)

[@brianne5649]

MaCenna, I know you will probably never read this but I feel compelled to write it anyways. Im 26 and going through exactly what you spoke about - trying to figure out my place in the world, exhausting myself with my corporate 9-5, and wondering what my next steps are. Your KZbin channels have been my comfort places for the last few years as I’ve navigated relationships, going back to school, jobs and the pandemic. This podcast felt like sitting in my living room with a close friend, confiding and swapping stories with each other. Thank you for this. I can’t wait to hear more of whatever it is you choose to share with us. ❤️

[@annenl7tz]

I am a grandmother type of person. The one that tells you how much you are loved and needed. You can do ALL things through HIM THAT STRENGTH EN YOU! I tell you girl. You are capable of more than you “ think”. Plant your face to the grindstone, learn from those who uplift you and fly girl. FLY.

[@doreeneagen4741]

AMEN!!!!!

[@rebeccafrancis8227]

MaCenna, I have been following you for some time on your other Utube channel and I knew you were a very special, hard working girl with an incredible focus on getting things done. After watching this video I see so much more. You are incredible and I hope you continue to follow your dreams. Also, you are truly blessed to have great parents!! You are such an inspiration to all the young girls coming up. Take care and keep on with all the wonderful things you are accomplishing!!

[@RoxaneJ14]

9:30 You've done exactly that for me ! I'm thinking of building a tiny house with my dad's help and I was telling him about it, and he was like nope we can't do that, like cabinetry and stuff. I was like haha nope, MaCenna went from awkwardly handling her first power tool to building freaking professionnal grade kitchen cabinets, if she can do this, so can I ! This is the definition of inspiration for me, thank you for convincing me that I got this and giving me the courage to be confident to tell him he was underestimating us !

[@ΣήλιαΚοντοθανάση]

I am a student, I study for my first degree and at the same time I work part time. I am from Greece and in recent years due to the coronavirus and the war in Ukraine the economic situation of my country and my family is becoming more difficult every day. In the last few months I have lost my courage. I really thank you from the bottom of my heart for this pod cast. You gave me strength, courage and showed me that difficult situations will end. You gave me hope and motivation to be strong and I thank you. I wish you very good luck in your new start . Much love from Greece🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@withmyowntwohandspodcast]

I would LOVE to hear from you guys!! What do you what to hear? chat about? know? anything and everything to leave you inspired and feeling good about ALL THE THINGS! Comment below!!! xo, MaCenna

[@redraven7948]

Please have Mama, Romeo & Drew! Love all 3 of them. 💜

[@marskipaani]

AMAZING! I'd really love to hear more about you as a person. Please do share more about your interests and thoughts and life on podcast. And where do you gain all your inspiration?! 🌷 Can't wait for next episode

[@seejillmake]

I'd love to know how you think up ideas each week. Specifically before you were doing the cottage you have a different diy video with all different ideas every week. Just curious how you are able to come up with a new idea each week or where you draw inspo from.

[@moda78z]

This has nothing to do with DIY but I’ve been wondering about Sebastian. Did he pass? ❤️

[@seejillmake]

@@moda78z Yess same here, love to know if he's still around just maybe living with someone else or if he went over the rainbow bridge ❤️

[@suzanneopendo8415]

I got all teary-eyed, moved, and inspired. Congratulations on everything you've accomplished, and thank you for sharing your journey and knowledge and your life with us! Congrats on the first podcast episode, too! 🥂

[@ksl2634]

One word to describe this story. GRIT. Woman, you have so much grit. To have courage and show the strength of your character... amazing! 🙌💜

[@nenayrigoyen8624]

Loved your video.

[@carlic5313]

You talking about Romeo and how he would setup your “odd jobs” just to support you two ❤I could hear the thankfulness in your voice for him. So incredibly sweet!

[@jaime717]

Love that you’re doing this! Take it easy on yourself we probably don’t need two camera angles, girl. ❤ :) congrats on your first episode!

[@RoxaneJ14]

I agree if she's alone, but I'd say for when she has guests 2 cameras would be nice

[@LoLo-pv6do]

You are right in that we probably don’t need it…but I quite enjoyed it…so professional!

[@bumblebee_ms]

I agree (jaime717).

[@kazallendesign]

Yes, she keeps looking back and forth. But, she’s just starting this. She’ll figure it out when she gets a couple of podcasts under her tool belt, no doubt. 😊

[@ltlt3477]

@@kazallendesign Lol, I didn't see her look back and forth, but I agree with [Roxane] and [Lo Lo] that the angles will come in handy when another guest is there and it does look very nice to see the two angles!!🙃

[@clairemichellecece]

I did not expect to get so emotional. I’m currently 27 and stuck in a job that is the “safe” option. All I want to do is take the leap and follow my dreams. This is so inspiring. Thank you

[@patriciaromero5347]

So happy for this…. It was like talking to a friend! Heres something I would really like to know! Who do you follow on youtube/ instagram and why! Ok you do not have to say Drew! Or the why! I follow him too, thats how I got to know you! I cannot wait for your mothers interview! And Romeos!

[@phyllisgrossetti4511]

Great 1st episode on your podcast. Love hearing about yourself and your goals. Even though I am 70 years old you can always learn from others. I am also a person that has the mentality that I can do it myself. Whats the worst that can happen if I fail I keep on trying. Love the inspiration and creativity that you bring to both of your channels and now we have a podcast to listen too as well. Congratulations and thanks for being the person you are. ❤

[@wrightmissemma]

Becoming skilled in something and changing your life really is about staying consistent, weeks or months later it sets in that this is who you are now and just how much things have changed without realizing it. Super inspiring to hear your story ❤

[@poohbear0805]

Currently sitting in my corporate job listening to this podcast and feeling so teary eyed. I started my small side creative business, working towards my dream, about a month ago. I feel so tired but so driven to make it work just like you did. My timeline is about the same as yours (I just turned 30 a few months ago) and I hope that I can look back in 5 years time just as successful as you. Been following you for years now and I can’t wait to see how you’ll grow and develop! You deserve all the success!! Thank you for sharing all of this!

[@amandacamodeo2405]

So inspiring MaCenna! I also work a creative position in the corporate world and in the last few years I’ve fantasized about leaving that to find something more fulfilling. This was wonderful and inspirational to listen to. If you can convince Romeo to come on I’d love to hear his story how he started his vintage clothing gig and vending at fleas.

[@joyremillard8333]

So happy that your podcast is on KZbin. Thank you for sharing your life. Excited that I have one more place to see your enthusiasm. Love to see your Momma. ❤😊

[@veronicasalazar-garcia5299]

I loved the first episode! I would love to hear more from your mom, she is so talented and would love to know more about what inspires her creativity. And what were her thoughts about you doing KZbin at first. Interviews with some other KZbinrs would be nice (Drew). Doing projects on a budget would be a fun topic (I know you love to thrift). How to find your style, would be a fun topic as well. Can't wait to hear more.

[@fangirl9202]

I want to paint my cabinets and change the tile. How can I do this without spending a fortune?

[@deniseavanderwerf4901]

I’m 61. In 2018, my husband and I left Ohio, where I was born and raised, to live in Florida. That’s where our youngest daughter decided she wanted to attend college so we followed her. The transition was incredibly difficult. But, I discovered you around 2019. You helped me get through and inspired me to make a home wherever that happens to be. ❤

[@redraven7948]

I've been looking forward to this for days!! I'm so EXCITED to watch & listen.💜💜 Mama & Romeo should 💯% be guests.

[@shanablywashington1374]

I hope you enjoyed it as much as I enjoyed watching! I just loved it! I wanna see your mom paint.

[@ilianagarcia6112]

I believe your success is mainly due to your personality; your charisma, positivity, and authenticity to self comes through the camera. You put 100% into all you do (big or small) and you are fearless with regards to challenging yourself. I am in awe of what you accomplish. I admire that and enjoy living vicariously through you with each video. I find it so inspiring. Keep it coming...I'm here for it! P.S. love your mom, she's always up for anything you can think of, that's awesome! She's also very talented.

[@jayceemings4850]

I have been SO EXCITED about this podcast ever since the announcement! You are so amazing and inspiring❤️

[@rosalagun2678]

I can’t even tell you how much your content has inspired me. I’m a clothing designer and interior designer and also worked as a music festival producer and now I have been stay at home mom for a 4 years. I just felt so lonely and didn’t have any creative outlets. I always felt like I can do anything and felt so frustrated with not knowing what I should do with my little time. Year ago I met someone who has become my best friend and together we started flipping furniture, did Vintage Market Days and now starting a business together. Whenever we want to flip something and use power tools our husbands get nervous but we always say “ we are going to MaCenna it”

[@christinadipinto]

Omg, that's amazing! Get it girl!! 🎉 I'm totally going to steal that phrase lol!

[@Carmenhernan]

Love all your hard 43:33 work and your strength. Thank you for inspiring our world with your hard work,tenacity, example, big heart. You certainly guide with action. Love your relationship with your mom. Looking forward to seeing Romeo. God bless you and your family.

[@alexxcisotto8525]

Hey! This was awesome!!! So happy this is where you are going with things. Tips: the camera with the fire in the background is a far superior one to look at. Also you looking back and forth between two cameras when on just one camera view was very distracting. You can probably just set up one!!! But you are engaging and informative. Love love love!

[@alexandrakukoljac237]

You can’t tease with a horror story and then not tell us Macenna 😂 just alway assume we would wanna know

[@susanhull7256]

Thank you so much for filling in a little more on your background. I started watching when you decided to use power tools! Hahaha. I think you have mastered those. Yes, please, lots of your mom and Romeo if you can. More on cottage style and the different types of cottage style, please. ❤

[@pattypeterson6220]

You are such an inspiration for young women. As a woman who is much further down the road, in fact now retired, I wonder how you balance being a powerhouse with your relationship with Romeo. We hopefully will get to know about that relationship more as you move down the podcast road, but I wonder how you balance that. I think young subscribers need that content too. What is his profession? Is he engaged in anything other than a Rosebowl booth? Do you see him as a stay at home dad? Young women could benefit enormously by your opening up about the power balance of your relationship.

[@rhondawinters7246]

A perfect start to a wonderful new direction! I really loved hearing about your past directions and am excited to hear more from you and guests. Love Drew and your mom!! Congrats!

[@kimberlyparks5294]

Just watched your first podcast and I really enjoyed it. I always wondered how you came to be😂so now I know. Keep up the great work and I am looking forward to seeing your mom on with you.

[@wesleyc1694]

Congratulations 🎈🍾 on your Podcast But please stop using the term … you guys! I’m not a guy! Hello everyone

[@BrennaBiz]

Since you were able to save so much money after you quit as well as to buy the cottage maybe some savings/budgeting tips! How to financially plan for the future you want.

[@Inquisaizn]

I was honestly tearing up hearing you talk about your journey because it felt so relatable. I'm a young 25 year old that worked non-stop to finish school early and hopped straight into big 4 accounting. I quit a little over a year ago after working in a big 4 firm for 3.5 years cause I was so tired and no longer happy. I just hit my one year at my new company doing internal audit-type things and even now I question if accounting is what I want to do the rest of my life because I'd rather do something where I could be creative all day. So long story short, you're very inspiring and you give me hope and ideas. Maybe one day I'll dive head-first (but the accountant in me is very afraid of the risk). Something that I've considered is opening an Etsy shop. I know that you help your mom with hers and I think it would be a neat podcast to delve into all of that. I joined an Etsy seller FB page and there's so many negative stories and horror stories of customers scamming or another shop stealing work or Etsy automatically refunding a customer who files a complaint and doesn't even look into the situation before refunding. I'd love to know what you and your mom's experience has been like on this platform or if there are other platforms you've used and the pros and cons of those. You also created website and that would be neat to hear about too! Sorry for the extremely long comment.

[@whatlolawants2167]

I love your relationship with your Mom. I can't wait for the second episode ♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@cindynuijten5494]

Hi from the Netherlands! I wanna know what the best first investments are to DIY! Love what you do!

[@michaelamaestas4950]

HAPPY NEW YEAR. I want to see you design 4 tiny homes. From the wheel up.

[@itsjess94]

I just want to say I am so grateful to have listened to this first episode. You have always been an inspiration to me sense I found you years ago on here. *not me crying watching this* because I also left my job due to severe anxiety and personal problems. My dream has always been to be able to use my creativity to make a living. I am new to KZbin but I know that if I keep pushing I will get where I want and need to be in this life. Sending so much love ❤

[@susanmartin7697]

I'm so happy to find you. I would love to see you devote some time nonprofits such as Habitat for humanity. Your talents would be a huge asset to them.

[@makenziemorey4271]

i would love to see both of your parents! Im a huge supporter and a current interior architect student. i would love to see their viewpoints of both of the fields and what work/ projects they do together!

[@barbaraknapp6970]

This is the First Podcast that I have watched/listened to all the way through. None of the others I've listened to have been able to keep my attention. I'm excited for the next one. Knowing your Mom it will be a Hoot!!!

[@marenelisejacobsen]

I never really listen to podcasts but I've always liked you other channels and especially lately with the two houses. Its your time to shine. So this was actually super nice, feeling like I got some backstory to the person I've been watching for 2 year! You did great, can't wait for the next one

[@christinadipinto]

I didn't think it was possible to love you and your content more, but here we are! 😍 I have so much respect for who you (and Romeo) are and what you do!! You absolutely inspire me every. single. time. I've been watching your videos for about 2-3 years, and now I've started building and refinishing with *my* own two hands!😉 ❤️ I literally just bought almost $500 worth of supplies and I'm about to build a chicken coop that I designed myself! Who am I?! lol! I definitely give you a lot of credit for helping me believe in myself, so thank you!! Can't wait for episode 2!!! 🎉🎉🎉

[@carinasdiycorner1948]

Love this and I’m looking forward to the next podcasts/ videos😍 I would love to see your father as a guest😃

[@NikkiCDL]

I always tell my Mom about my friends Macenna and Rachel (Metz) when she asks me how I know how to do certain things. I replaced my sister's taillights, my godmother's interior car lights, fixed my toilet and replaced the tub spout in my bathtub thanks to KZbin videos. I love that you both show your errors too, those help steer us in the right direction! When I was 9, I had a split flap alarm clock and took it apart to learn how it works. I thought I broke it but I was able to put it back together and it fully functioned again. If you couldn't explain in detail how things worked, I was going to figure it out myself. I feel like we're kindred spirits. Hugs for you, mama, Romeo and Kinsley!!

[@marybaranowski4175]

Congratulations on your pod cast. It was wonderful. I’ve been watching you for many years and enjoy you content and your amazing skills and work ethic. You are a great roll model for women (girls) of all ages. Love seeing your mom on your channel and am excited to see her on your podcast too. Congrats on your home in L. A. ♥️

[@maggiehernandez7670]

Congrats on all your achievements you and Romeo, honestly you would have done well anyway becoz u have a very innocent face , are soft spoken and the best is your sincerity and humbleness !!! Your a great public speaker …you have collected your thoughts with out just rambling on !! I tip my hat off to your parents for doing such a great job bring you up !! Well done little lady !! By the way I also love Drew, was following him and when I saw u guys together I was so excited !!! 2 of my favorite ppl !! You guys are sooo talented !!

[@pamyacuzzo6614]

I love this! Very enlightening, very inspiring!!! Would love for you to include Romeo sometime soon. Would love to hear his take on your journey. So happy for you. So pleased about the new Podcast.

[@LoLo-pv6do]

Really enjoyed the first episode, MaCenna! Looking forward to your sweet mom being on the next episode…fun seeing you two together. ♥️♥️

[@mylifemyrules3528]

this is surreal but tbh you are repeating things while talking, repeating same scenarios

[@savannahdwyer]

I got a little teary eyed at a few parts. I’ve always wanted to hear more of your story. Thanks for letting us in. We’re a similar age & background. I relate and look up to you so much. You are a daily inspiration. Request: would your dad do a non-video epsiode?! Or blur him out like on a crime doc LOL. Love you guys!

[@laney5000]

I am BEYOND excited to listen and follow you on this new podcast journey!! You are so inspiring! ❤

[@patriciakelly2714]

I just loved your Podcast. What an amazing story. You are such an inspiration and you deserve the best. It just shows what you can do if you’re prepared to do the work. It’s wonderful when you get to do the things that make you happy. You and Romeo deserve the success you are achieving. Looking forward to more. Love you and look forward to seeing your lovely mom. Xxx 😘

[@jrsandoval2847]

I know you’ve shared some of these stories before but never to this extent. You are even more inspiring than you were before! What an amazing journey that you’ve had, even though you had some challenges, everything ended up working out because you never gave up on yourself!! 🙌🏼

[@ConnieShops]

Absolutely enjoyed every second of your podcast! Thanks, so much for sharing your knowledge and experiences. Looking forward to more. You’re enthusiasm just shows in everything you share with us. It makes me excited for the next video. You are truly one of the most genuine creators I have ever watched on KZbin. I met you, your mother and your best friend at the Fredericksburg Trade Days! The California house looks amazing, can’t wait to see what you share with us next!

[@AmberLykins]

Would loooove to hear more about the back end of your work and having a manager. I’m also a creator on KZbin in the beauty world and I’m at the place of needing that… please share. Love your content !! You’re a bossss!!!! ❤❤❤

[@rocsund]

you really inspired me so much that i was able to do things at home that i thought i wouldn’t be able to. I was able to save money on labor cost and it’s a huge deal for me. I thank you for that

[@1FANJBIEBS]

Oh my gosh I loved this!! i would love for you to talk about creating in your apartment/smaller spaces. Any tips that you may have. And if you are able to get Romeo on i think it would be really cool to hear how he started his clothing business. SO exciting to watch the next episode with your mom!!!

[@PolyvoreThea]

I would really love to have you show us, your audience, photos and videos of older work that you did in design - such as anything from the store you and your mother had when you were in high school. Or other design interiors you have done. A visual portfolio? And one for your mom? And how did she get her start in painting?

[@DLRTraynorCoberly]

Definitely talk about tools; fear of them, measuring, any tricks. Colors; fear of them 😅.

[@lleahdann]

I’ve been interested in interior design for years and have really enjoyed watching your process from demolition to construction and now decorating! I’m in interior design school now and am so looking forward to listening to every episode!

[@moda78z]

Yes! First episode! Here we go!

[@withmyowntwohandspodcast]

🥰

[@AWrandom20]

You definitely should be proud of yourself and I am proud of you too!

[@thatgirlnetty3940]

Your someone I look up to. What you've accomplished just since I've been watching is amazing,. I can't wait for episode 2. Thank you again for sharing.

[@lindafernandes6492]

The podcast is great! One of the fun things is watching you and Romeo when you traveled to Europe. Please think about including weekend getaways and travel in the podcast or blog. I’m very excited about your Mom as a guest. She is my contemporary and I love her feistiness and grit. She’s a special person and I admire your relationship.💕

[@victoriafleming8215]

This is magic MaCenna… you will always be our inspiration. Well done on this new adventure. How far you’ve come is wonderful!! I can’t wait to sit and list ☕️😚 lots of love 🤎

[@cintya6405]

The angles, your voice, the background, the vibes! I live for this 🥰

[@eleondc9802]

You really have my respect even more. This is the podcast that I will look forward to watch every week❤❤ Cant wait for the episode 2 with ur mom. And for Romeo hope to see him with you on this podcast. Kinsley is a gem. ❤❤❤

[@nickiepennington3285]

Love love love this. Love to see your mom and Drew and Romeo. My husband's name is Romeo as well. 😆 Your mom is such a talent. I would love to know has she always painted or did she just try it one day and decided she really enjoyed it?

[@taylorcherry3407]

Literally can’t tell you how much I love and enjoyed this! This was such an inspiration and although I already felt like I knew you- it’s so nice to finally MEET you! ❤ ps. Drew, come talk to us!!

[@shelleymolinaro5866]

I am so glad you are doing this podcast. I have been watching on KZbin for about 4 years. I have seen your design esthetic develop and become more refined. I would love to hear you reflect on that development. Your Mom. YES! Drew. Yes! And Romeo too if he wants to. I think you may have overlooked a big thing in your character that has made you successful. You are soooo authentically You! When I read some of the comments it is obvious that people find real connections with you. When I get teary because you have done something spectacular , I think....this is weird...I don't even know her. But really I do because you are just vulnerable enough to show us YOU!. Thannk you MaCenna. ❤

[@jeannegrumbles7595]

Love your podcast and I can’t wait to hear more, I live in Texas and I’m very familiar with the Texas Hill Country, we have a place out of Leakey, Texas that needs renovations so I love watching your cottage videos, keep up the good work…your amazing and truly inspiring. ❤

[@drmichelle19]

I am 29 now going on to 30 in May and totally feel what you felt. I quit my job last year but I have something right now. Ever since I've started watching your videos I've been inspired, I just need consistency and believing in myself a little more. Literally felt teary when you were explaining your 11th month and struggling before you finally made it. I've had so many moments like that in the last 5 years. I think since your mom is going to be on alot, we need to hear her back story and all about her painting skills and how she started that and of course little stories of little Macenna 😅

[@carolelepilleur4789]

I am 55 and you have been such an inspiration to me for everything you do ! You are just starting (you are just 34) so I can’t imagine all the great things you will accomplish in the next many years . I love what you create and your enthusiasm and passion …. One thing you could do is also talk to people that thrift a lot … this is something you inspired me to do . Another Utuber Laura Caldwell could be a great host?? Keep doing what you are doing ! It works !!! ❤❤❤❤

[@JackieBluXO]

Yes, Laura would be a great guest!

[@blairrufus6904]

I would love to hear about what you regret doing in project. Cant wait to hear!!

[@diydarlings]

Honestly I've been wanting to make KZbin videos for over a decade and I always record everything just incase I have the courage to put it up. After listening to your podcast I just went and did it. I edited my first video and put it up. Like you im going to try be consistent and post once a week. Thank you for being so inspiring x

[@briannalong]

I'd love to see an interview with Romeo on his highs and lows of renovating the cottage

[@lynncaughey8125]

So excited to see your mom coming to the channel. Looking forward to it as much as I am watching you now. I've ben a member for more than a year now and I am in awe of your abilities. Can't wait to see some more of your mom's art too.

[@oyinkah]

✨Peace MaCenna… you’re podcast has “All The Things”. This episode is very motivating. Appreciate you.✨

[@cathygriffin5604]

McCenna the Podcast was amazing. I think you should write a book. Having your mom & Romeo in your podcast would be super, it would be great to hear how their work stories started. Love your youtube chanel. I learn something new from every episode. You are an inspiration to life 💖 Looking forward to your next Podcast.

[@annkaufmann2549]

MaCenna - I want to know to know ALL THE THINGS!!!!! ❤❤❤ I am a long time subscriber to your other 2 KZbin channels and so appreciate you sharing your journey and creations with us! First thing - when are you and Romeo getting married???? By the time this podcast has aired you and Romeo bought a house in LA, have already moved in, and you have really been talking about starting a family. How do you think having children will affect your DIY projects? I am so glad you have started this podcast as I have been dying to know more about the behind the scenes stuff that goes on. I am looking forward to learning more about Romeo and his vintage T-Shirt business. I would love to hear his background story like you shared with us today. I am excited that your Mom will be a frequent guest - I LOVE HER!!! She is such a talented artist and I love all of her paintings! And I LOVE Drew - he would be such an awesome guest!!! So looking forward to the next episode - YOU GO GIRL AND DO "ALL THE THINGS" WITH YOUR OWN TWO HANDS!!! 👐👐👐🦸🦸🦸

[@marciamellow1211]

Just found you..I was getting worried... Your Mom for sure... Drew..oh yeah...you two are meant for each other. You are fun and interesting.. I am Cancer June 27th...me and you Two peas in a pod...I create everyday...most of the time I can not sleep,because of my ideas. I am very blessed and grateful for my life...❤ Of course... Romano! Just turned 70...but you would never know it... Go go go..that's me..

[@NatalieBennett]

So, so good, MaCenna!!! ❤

[@stacey8346]

Would love to have some of my fellow Canadians as a guest on your pod like DiyDani, Alexandra Gater, The Sorry Girls and Rajiv Surendra . I also enjoy DIYhuntress, Lone Fox, B Jones Style, Amanda’s Mercantile, Laura Caldwell of left coast revivals and Margot Roth. Homeworthy and HGTV handmade always has great creative people too you can prob reach out to. Big dream guests: Justina Blakely, Nate and Jeremiah, Jillian Harris, Eddie Ross, ohhhh Christiane Lemieux would be excellent. I think those could be good fits. Congrats on the pod!

[@tiffanycave5974]

Wow really enjoyed this. 10000% drew. U and he are ny favs of al time. And ur moms a doll!! Styles, colors, textures, MIXING eras, personal. And WHY romeo hasnt proposed? That many years in u should be engaged. Long past due dude lol pressures on man! Ur not getting younger 🤣🤣🥰😘😘😘

[@welldonewit5129]

I stubbornly didn't watch the podcast and finally gave in. The laugh I got at the cottage will be done this year because I totally felt that ! Hello it's 2024 and the cottage isn't done and that's totally okay 🍻 you got one of the best surprise change of plans ever instead 🙏🍻❤️ my husband, who doesn't really watch your videos but catches a bit here and there of me watching them, well I had him watch the pregnancy announcement with me and THE WAY WE CRIED for you guys. It was so wonderful🎉🍻

[@tiffanysmith0704]

Honestly would love to hear from both of your parents. I love your mama. When you two are together on the vlog channel,I laugh so much from watching you two.

[@sdc9572]

I have watched you from the very beginning and have enjoyed your adventures of fixing, moving, decorating, your mom and her artwork, family, Kinsley(sp,) swapmeets, shopping, diy projects. Will continue to watch and watch you grow some more. You can do this.....

[@lauraatoakstreetexchange]

I love hearing about the beginning of your story! It's so hard to see someone in the middle of the journey and expect that it came easy, but the hard work pays off. SO happy to follow along on the pod and hear more behind the scenes! 🥳🥳🥳

[@justinelord95]

Hey MaCenna, I’m starting an interior decorating diploma next month, here in New Zealand, and have just finished a joinery course last year. I see a lot of myself in you! (That’s just one of the many reasons I enjoy your KZbin content). 😊 I too, like you did, would like to start my own you tube channel. I just need to get my confidence up, as like Romeo, I’m a little camera shy😊 I was wondering, what advice would you give to someone at the start of their KZbin journey? It’s such a steep learning curve. What should I focus on? Plus, what sort of camera/mike situation and editing program would you recommend ? I do of course have an iPhone, so was going to start by using that. Any feedback would be greatly appreciated, 🙏🏽 thank you Oh and the three guests you said, your mum ( such a lovely lady, so much fun), Romeo and Drew would be amazing ( that’s how I found your channel, was through watching Drew’s). A guest I’d love to see on your channel , is another you tuber called Laura Caldwell, who has the channel ‘Left coast revival’. She specialises in mid-century modern design, and regularly goes thrifting up in Oregon. It would be so cool to see you guys just chat about design. Anyways, thanks for all your channels, you’re such an inspiration. 🎉🙏🏽

[@PJ-fh5kc]

What wonderful achievement you have made, and I think that watching you and Romeo work side by side during the renovation of the cottage, is what makes your KZbin channel, what it has become. KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK!!!

[@designedtothenines]

Love this! So happy for this new adventure.❤

[@josieburrow9613]

Hi MaCenna! Could you do an episode on how to go about DIY's, decorating, and minor repairs for those who live in apartments...particularly "landlord specials" like myself. It can be so daunting and discouraging to have such limited options on where your able to afford to live, so it would be helpful to know how to tackle optimizing a "landlord special" to fit a more homey and aesthetic style. For reference, I live in the Dallas, TX area and pay about $1,300 for about a 700 sq.feet space with my sister and 3 cats. Thank you for all that you do!

[@audreyarsenault]

Hi MaCenna! I am sooo excited about this podcast!!! I would love to hear more about your experience in growing your KZbin and dealing with sponsorships. I took a jewelry diploma, and I'll be graduating with a Bachelor of Applied Arts this coming May. I plan on creating my first KZbin content this summer, so any tips would be very helpful to me! 😁

[@andrealemmond7457]

MaCenna! Loved the podcast!! You’re always an inspiration! Thank you for taking that leap of faith in yourself- cuz if you didn’t we wouldn’t be watching you today! I have a question though- do you know/speak Tagalog since Romeo and family is Filipino?

[@irisscally950]

You are awesome! Love your cuteness. I need a kick in the butt for my E-bay store. I've been just letting it linger, putting off listing. I probably have 60 tubs full of beautiful things. It would be a designer's dream. Very picky about what I thrift. I'm also a collector, which is also a problem. I have a good eye and know good things when I see them. Worked in fine jewelry for 10 years, and I'm pretty much retired now. I have been doing my E-bay store part-time for 5 years. Listening and watching you is so motivating and definitely inspirational for me.