I loved talking with Lisa about making the leap to business ownership and encouraging others to make a change. She is such a supportive soul that wants to see other people win!
Lisa Honiball is an established interior designer, and founder of an online membership for Interior Designers, with over 12 years of experience in the UK Interior Design Industry.
Lisa's mission is to connect interior designers to their full potential, and to each other. She offers courses, consultancy, and community, through the Interior Design Insiders platform. It's expert advice with an abundance of cheerleading!
Lisa made the scary jump from a corporate job to life as an Interior Designer in 2011. And, amongst all the surprised faces, and comments like “is that a real job?”, and “are you sure that’s a good idea?”, made it work – beautifully. She says "It takes a leap of faith to start something new – especially into an industry that can feel so closed off and secretive. I faced my fair share of challenges, and a lack of support, starting out. I wanted things to be different, to see a change in the interior design industry, and that's ultimately what let to me founding Interior Design Insiders."
Links:
Interior Design Insiders Website: Interior Design Insiders - Consultancy, Courses and Community
Join the membership: https://members.interiordesigninsiders.com/collections/18634
Honey Interior Design: https://www.honeyinteriordesign.co.uk
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/interiordesigninsiders/
Kim Elder is the founder of Bridgetown Files, a real estate transaction coordination and social media marketing company based in Portland Oregon.
When Kim is not busy leading her team or serving clients, you can find her spending time with her husband, their 3 kids, and 3 fur babies.
In addition to her focus on her career and family, Kim has made a commitment to self-improvement, directing her efforts towards the ongoing process of healing from past traumas, including those from her childhood and first marriage.
Kim’s ongoing goal is to utilize her story to establish connections with people both in and out of the world of real estate so that she can offer support and encouragement throughout their journey.
I was so grateful to have the opportunity to talk to Jill. Hearing how her life pivots brought her to a career of helping people through their fears of dying and losing people they love. I think we can all benefit from hearing from Jill! Let me know what you think of this episode.
Jill McClennen is a certified death doula, a non-medical professional specially trained to provide holistic care for individuals in their final stages of life. She offers comprehensive support, preparation, and deep soul healing to her clients and their families, whether in person or through virtual sessions, as she works as a death doula and end-of-life coach.
In her virtual practice, Jill helps people prepare themselves and their loved ones for the end of life, offering guidance and emotional support, regardless of physical distance.
In addition to her role as a death doula, Jill is a trauma-sensitive yoga instructor. She also incorporates reiki and shamanic healing techniques to help clients address their fears surrounding death, cope with the dying process, and navigate their grief.
Jill is also the host of the "Seeing Death Clearly" podcast, available on all major podcast platforms. Through her podcast, she talks with guests and they share valuable insights and stories related to end-of-life matters, further extending her mission to promote understanding and compassion about this important stage of life.
Jill's journey into the world of death doula work began when she moved back to New Jersey from California to care for her 90-year-old grandmother during her final days. Faced with the challenges of her grandmother's impending passing, she felt confused and overwhelmed. She didn't know what to expect, and the process was unfamiliar to her. Today, Jill assists families in similar situations, helping them navigate the end-of-life journey with compassion and understanding.
Death Doula - Death and Grief Coach - Podcast Host
https://www.endoflifeclarity.com
I had such a great conversation with Jenell today. She has reinvigorated me to get more involved in our community and our youth. Knowing how much impact her guidance counselor in college had on her is so amazing, it gave me goosebumps! After just being in survival mode for most of her young life she made a major pivot that changed the future for her and her daughter forever!! You are going to want to hear this!
Jenell is a seasoned solo RV traveler, taking to the open road with enthusiasm and purpose. With her hands firmly on the wheel of a 36-foot RV, she is no stranger to the challenges and joys of solo traveling.
In Jenell's former life, she was a Major for a South Florida Law Enforcement agency.
She is an author, and a speaker, and has been featured in local, national, and international media many times. You can learn more about her lifestyle and adventures here wanderingindividualsnetwork.com/
I loved speaking with Mandi! She had a wild life-altering change and instead of living in fear she decided to dive into being a trained domestic violence advocate. She empowers women through teaching self-defense in person and on her podcast. Such a great conversation!
Feeling vulnerable, anxious, and having no hope for the future is a horrible feeling. I remember feeling that way when the FBI showed up at my door to alert me that my soon-to-be-ex was wanted for multiple bank robberies. I had to learn quickly how to use my intuition and newly learned self-defense skills to protect myself and my young son. I created my own plot twist by becoming my own hero and reclaiming confidence to feel more empowered and build a hopeful future for myself and my son. I am a trained domestic violence victim advocate and expert speaker passionate about ensuring our youth don’t end up in a situation like mine. I help audiences avoid my same experiences and instead empower them to enjoy a peaceful future.
Connect with Mandi here: WomenAwareAndPrepared.comPodcast // IG // my speaking site
If you want to check out her pet art, here's that link.
Dr. Cataline Lawsin was such a joy to chat with! She is so much fun and has so much wisdom when it comes to putting yourself first and navigating change! I hope that you find so much value in today's episode!
Being a clinical psychologist, researcher, and professor in the field of sexual health over the last 2 decades, I’ve learned that true, authentic, pure intimacy and connection is not only what we all long for, it’s essential for our overall wellness. It is a basic human need. Connecting to our own primal needs and desires, and allowing ourselves to be everything of ourselves with another person ultimately deepens our knowing of self and who we are at the most genuine level. Yet somehow expressing this basic need has become shameful. For something so essential to our existence as a species, it is unsettling that such a sacred topic is considered too taboo to speak of openly. I believe that by embracing and prioritizing our sexuality, we can break free from expectations and experience the transformation of holistic healing. It’s time we got real about the reality of sexuality. Because I believe that regardless of who we love or where we came from, exponential bliss is our absolute birthright.
I was so looking forward to chatting with Chelsea. I have been following her since day one of getting my real estate license. She is so creative and inspiring! She took the brave leap from active agent to helping agents show up for their clients in a personal and unforgettable way. Chelsea created her dream business while still working full-time, she knows a lot about the "in-between" pivot phase. I think you will find a lot of great insight in the episode, Enjoy!
"Creativity & marketing were my true passion & I wanted to reach other agents who felt just like me! To be able to tell them YOU CAN DO THIS YOUR OWN WAY! You don’t have to follow some cookie-cutter, soul-sucking (cold calling/door knocking) way to success! You can attract all the business you need in order to be successful by doing ONE. SIMPLE. THING. - BEING YOURSELF! So here I am today - the Modern Life REALTOR. I have a community that has grown to 7,000 agents & a monthly membership teaching agents how to stand out online! All I have to say now is, Thank God for that advice and JUST BE YOURSELF and do things YOUR WAY. Consistency will get you results!" - Chelsea Peterson https://thechelseapetersen.com/
I loved chatting with Kimberly today! She is such a brave and courageous leader. I think there is so much inspiration in hearing from someone that built a successful 20-year career and then walked away when it no longer served her. She made the pivot to help others not have to endure the same grind that she went through to build a career. She has a passion for helping people and corporations work together in a way that is healthy and sustainable. I hope you find inspiration here today!
For 20 years, I worked as a Marketing Leader at top-tier companies like Logitech and Apple and now as an Executive Coach for organizations including Silicon Valley Leadership Group, Stanford, NextDoor, NVIDIA, and more. In that time, I've learned the key to success – from product launches to team synergy to individual growth and fulfillment – is authenticity to build trust, respect, and connection with others. Listen with curiosity and openness. This creates solid bonds with others that enable incredible results. Grab her book here https://fromo2u.com/book
Today's episode fired me up!! After I talked with Andrea I jumped on my computer and knocked out so much work. I was re-energized to continue to lean into my passions and serve my clients. I hope that you find inspiration here and work towards more joy this week!
Andrea Swanner, is a wife, mom to five kiddos and 3 fur babies, multi-business entrepreneur, and
business nerd with a passion and purpose for helping entrepreneurs that serve to grow thriving
businesses. She is a two-time stroke survivor who has transformed a mid-life crisis into her midlife “cry-
YES” after embarking on a journey of self-discovery.
With an MBA and MEd degree and a background in asset management and healthcare program
administration, Andrea is a corporate runaway who in addition to her consulting business also owns a
handmade decor and craft supply business. Most days you can find her somewhere between a stack of
overdue library books and 80s re-runs while soaking in business podcasts and food blogs. She is a lover
of historical fiction novels, Bible studies, tacos, and 80s hairbands and a proponent of pursuing personal
joy and fulfillment.
BlackSwanOccasion – www.blackswanoccasion.etsy.com
MBA Notary & Business Services – www.thevaforcoaches.com
I loved talking with Sarah about her big pivot!! From working full time to deciding she wanted to build a life where if she and her family wanted to move to another country and still make money, they could!
She’s helping entrepreneurs increase their intentionality with their time, talent, and money to thrive in the life they were called to lead. She owns and operates an online coaching business, Journey to Influence. As a trained Ramsey Preferred Finance Master Coach she makes money stuff simple and easy to understand - going back to the basics. Sarah’s background is as a leader in a large healthcare organization where she brings facilitation, operations strategy, and process improvement skills. She and her husband James and two daughters live in Portland, OR.
A free guide to begin tackling your money goals; 5 Step Plan to Thrive with your Finances on my website: myjourneytoinfluence.com Instagram:instagram.com/journeytoinfluence Facebook: facebook.com/journeytoinfluence/
I LOVED talking with Patricia! She has such a wonderful perspective on life. She has not only survived the challenges life has thrown her way but has used them as a catapult to creating a life she loves. And teaching others how to do the same thing! Get ready to be inspired!
I had such an amazing conversation with Jacci. She was a minister for years when she came to the tough realization that her faith no longer aligned with the faith of the church she belonged to. She is so open, loving, and encouraging of every person and believes that is how we are supposed to show up for each other. Her and her husband's work with the LGBTQI+ community is inspiring and I just know you are going to love hearing her story!
More about Jacci:
Jacci Turner is the director of the Christian Formation and Direction Ministry (CFDM) in Nevada. Through CFDN-NV she trains people in different spiritual practices and heads a program for Spiritual Direction Training. She has a popular blog called Spiritual Practices 101 where you can find more practices like those in her book, Tumbled People: Deconstructing and Reconstructing Your Faith. Jacci is the author of fourteen books for young adults and children and enjoys hiking in the desert with her husband and their dog, Rosie. You can find her on most social media channels @Jacciturner. https://linktr.ee/Jacciturner
In today's episode, I get the chance to chat with Dani Sticka. She tells me all about how her body forced her into a pivot. I was blown away by her resilience and her ability to acknowledge that what she was doing was not working. I think so many people are going to be able to relate to this one!
A little more about Dani:
I'm a professional home organizer who believes in letting go of perfection and embracing a simpler life through home organization. During my own personal health journey and finding peace with less, I created Imperfectly Tidy to help others let go too. I believe organizing is so much more than pretty bins and boxes. Your systems need to work for you, not the other way around.
I also enjoy helping Realtors ® and their clients who are moving or downsizing, let go of items in a simple and gentle way to enhance their listing and develop the skills to keep their new home clutter-free for a lifetime.
Surprise episode with our sweet, Kate! She has the best time playing with my microphone and recording episodes. This was the one she gave me permission to post. Enjoy!
On today's episode, I spoke with Karen Haller. We talked all about her pivot from the corporate world to finding her passion in color psychology. It is a career field that I did not even know existed but now that I know, it is something that I think we could all benefit from exploring. Karen talks about writing her book and how she helps people better understand color and how we can use it to our benefit. I cannot wait to read her book and start adding more color to my life!
Karen can be contacted via her websites: Consulting https://karenhaller.com/ Free design industry e-book https://karenhaller.com/free-10-myths-ebook/ Colour & Design courses https://karenhaller.com/courses/ Little Book of Colour https://thelittlebookofcolour.com/ Free first chapter https://thelittlebookofcolour.com/free-chapter/ Or on Social Media Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/karen_haller_colour/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KarenHallerColourAndDesign LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karenhaller/
Based in the UK (originally from Sydney, Australia) Karen Haller FRSA, is the leading global expert in the field of Behavioural Design & Colour Psychology. She helps businesses and design professionals to use colour and design to improve well-being, support mental health and create positive change in the world. Karen consults and collaborates with companies looking for innovative solutions to social problems who seek new ways of improving the human experience in balance with nature. Her clients have included Rockfon, Samsung, Dove, M&S, Salt of the Earth, Huawei, and Fiat. She has also helped hundreds of design professionals around the world to deepen their knowledge of colour through her sought-after colour and design psychology courses. Karen is the bestselling author of The Little Book of Colour, translated to date in 14 languages and a contributing author for the Colour Design Theories and Applications as well as being an in-demand media commentator and international speaker. Her mission is to raise awareness of how colour can transform our lives, allowing us to connect back to our authentic selves, where did that as a person a brand or the spaces where we live and work? In her free time, Karen enjoys adventure travels, exploring new cultures and being in nature.
Driven by a thirst for knowledge and personal growth, Ashlee made the courageous decision to enroll in college in her mid-30s to give herself the opportunity to enhance her skills, broaden her career prospects, and retire from being a hairstylist. She believes strongly that, "there are no rules here" and we have the power to create the life we want to live.
Follow along as she creates an amazing tea experience here in Austin www.instagram.com/theteagypsy
Today my amazing 11-year-old daughter joins me for a surprise minisode! She bravely embraced our big move from Oregon to Texas. She has been bold at her new school! She has made an effort to find joy everywhere she goes. You are going to love what she has to share!
Hope has been in my life for 30 years! She is my sister's best friend and has always been a huge role model to me. Hearing her share part of her story brought me so much joy, I think I could bring her on for a few more episodes because this interview really just touches the surface of what she has tackled in her life. Hope has always beat to her own drum, she was a cheerleader AND on the wrestling team. She wore adorable dresses but also shaved her head when she lost a bet. I admire her so much and know that you will get some inspiration out of this episode!
On today's episode, I have the opportunity to catch up with Ashley Whaley. Ashley Whaley is the owner of Pod Shark Media, and she has been an entrepreneur since the ripe age of 19! She loves entrepreneurship and surrounding herself with positive, goal-driven individuals. She's had many pivots in her life, but in this episode, we talk about how she grew, scaled, and sold her residential cleaning company, and through that, discovered the power of podcasting. Ashley's goal is to help other business owners, understand the power of podcasting, and how it can be an incredible revenue stream for any business. You can connect with Ashley on Instagram @ashleytwhaley or @podsharkmedia