Remodel Your Life

When we left off in the last episode Shannon was just finding her way in glass, now let's continue her journey and learn what triggered her love of color in glass.   Sponsored by Stiletto Titanium Hammer- Get ONE today and support the show with this small but powerful tool just for women! More info and show notes: http://remodelyourlifepodcast.com/26

Let’s get ready to go on a journey…deep into the amazing world of glass blowing.   In this next series we are going to peek inside the incredible and fantastical trade of melting sand and spinning it into blown glass.  We start our story through the lens of Shannon Morgan, a 25 year veteran. A female glass blower who has worked her way up from the bottom and seen the industry from many perspectives.  So let’s fire up the furnace! Sponsored by Stiletto Titanium Hammer- Get ONE today and support the show with this small but powerful tool just for women! More info and show notes: http://remodelyourlifepodcast.com/25

Kae Whitaker will be presenting Marketing wizardry for your business at an incredible new event coming up for black interior designers in Houston, Texas.  During this episode, you’ll hear how Kae helps businesses set up efficient and effective marketing systems that work. She is one of the presenters at the Texas Black Interior Design Symposium which is happening September 20th and 21st in Houston, Texas. It is sounding like a very high-value event for designers from all levels of design; residential, commercial, hospitality along with students and industry professionals that are connected to the interior design industry. More info and show notes: http://remodelyourlifepodcast.com/24

Shandra Ward and Rhonikka Clifton are some amazing women that have this incredible new event coming up for black interior designers in Houston, Texas.  During this episode, you’ll hear how Rhonnika got her start in interior design. She is one of the founders of the Texas Black Interior Design Symposium which is happening September 20th and 21st in Houston, Texas. It sounds like a very high-value event for designers from all levels of design; residential, commercial, hospitality along with students and industry professionals that are connected to the interior design industry. Sponsored by Stiletto Titanium Hammer- Get ONE today and support the show with this small but powerful tool just for women! More info and show notes: http://remodelyourlifepodcast.com/23  

Shandra Ward and Rhonikka Clifton are some amazing women that have this incredible new event coming up for black interior designers in Houston, Texas.  During this episode, you’ll hear how Shandra got her start in interior design. She is one of the founders of the Texas Black Interior Design Symposium which is happening September 20th and 21st in Houston, Texas. It sound like a very high-value event for designers from all levels of design; residential, commercial, hospitality along with students and industry professionals that are connected to the interior design industry. Sponsored by Stiletto Titanium Hammer- Get ONE today and support the show with this small but powerful tool just for women! More info and show notes: http://remodelyourlifepodcast.com/22

Shandra Ward and Rhonikka Clifton are some amazing women that have this incredible new event coming up for black interior designers in Houston, Texas. I just love the concept of two girlfriends, two women coming together to push their industry forward and bring more people into their field. During this episode, you’ll hear all about the Texas Black Interior Design Symposium (TXBIDS)which is happening September 20th and 21st 2019 in Houston, Texas. It is sounding like a very high-value event for designers from all levels of design; residential, commercial, hospitality along with students and industry professionals that are connected to the interior design industry. It's going to be a lot of connecting, a lot of networking, a lot of sharing of information, but all in all, is going to be a good time. Sponsored by Stiletto Titanium Hammer- Get ONE today and support the show with this small but powerful tool just for women! More info and show notes: http://remodelyourlifepodcast.com/21

Veronica Sanders is an award-winning interior designer with a love for natural materials, and a masculine edge, her design aesthetic is described as "Industrial Chic." Although she is trained to design with any aesthetic, her favorite is creating interiors with a mix of raw edge, natural materials, and soft, modern decor for a cohesive whole. Veronica joins me on the show to talk about her persistence in following her path, a pretty epic journey. We also do a little ‘brainstorming’ on how to get trade-related careers such as interior design into the minds of those who would otherwise never be exposed to the concept like her fellow African Americans. And more, listen in! Sponsored by Stiletto Titanium Hammer- Get ONE today and support the show with this small but powerful tool just for women! More info and show notes: http://remodelyourlifepodcast.com/20

Pat Flynn, once an architect, is now a podcaster and business owner. Through the remodeling of his life, he has positively influenced a lot of people, myself included. He is the author of several books, including the upcoming Superfans. He is also the creator of the widely successful podcast & blog, Smart Passive Income. Website: http://www.smartpassiveincome.com/ Sponsored by Stiletto Titanium Hammer- Get ONE today and support the show with this small but powerful tool just for women! More info and show notes: http://remodelyourlifepodcast.com/19

Mary Jo is an online implementer and web designer for businesses: this means her role can vary from creating websites to ‘lead magnets’ to everything in between. And because some of these topics might not be the most familiar to listeners, Mary Jo will demystify them within the episode and help us understand why a website is crucial to running your business. She warns you that using social media platforms do take a lot of time though. You must practice due diligence. But don’t by any means think that Facebook marketing has to be this big expensive thing. You can start really small, say $5 day and stop at any time. And for some information on what Mary Jo thinks makes a great web designer, listen to the end of the episode where she lays out the strong characteristics of an ideal web designer, as well as the difference between what separates it from web development. Website - https://www.maryjostaebler.com/ Sponsored by Stiletto Titanium Hammer- Get ONE today and support the show with this small but powerful to

My guest Stephanie Gonzalez works in real estate and has helped over 500 people find and buy homes over the last 16 years. She makes a tremendous impact in her local Texas community! And in this episode, Stephanie provides a bit of background on her career, her motivations, why she loves what she does, and tips on homeownership for young people. Highly valuable information and resources are within this episode; you won’t want to miss it! Budget Cleanup, Credit Repair, and Program Stephanie very actively works with clients on keeping their financial goals in focus and evaluating budgets. Sometimes all it takes is that constant attention and awareness of expenditures to put into perspective the amount of money that is being wasted and which could be diverted into the homeownership process instead. In addition, Stephanie wants to remind you of all of the credit repair scams out there, and also the fact that your credit score probably isn’t as bad as you think it is! And to cap it off as well, Stephanie has a vir

My guest Donny Carter is a fellow woodworker and podcaster! And with great delight we welcome him. In this episode, Donny chronicles his career path up until the present. From growing in a household that encouraged hands-on building, to his first job at construction sites pulling nails from two-by-fours, all the way to his mechanical jobs and the airport runway painting gig that eventually left him out of commission for three years because of an injury. All of these details are highlighted in this very entertaining episode and more. And last but not least, Donny’s about to celebrate his 100th episode for the Green Woodworker Podcast, which will include a massive giveaway! For more details on all of this, listen along! Donny’s Podcast, the Maker's Minded Podcast: https://thegreenwoodworkerpodcast.com/ More info and show notes: https://remodelyourlifepodcast.com/16    

How to Analyze Your Options My guest on this episode is Marie Ptak, who is looking for some career advice! She moved out to the Northern California area for historic preservation work, which she says has been mostly in window restoration, as well as some roofing. But as she tells listeners, after being a hairstylist for 4 years, she felt the pull of the builder’s world. Marie went to Tech College for a year-long program, and what she learned laid the valuable foundation she has now. But of course, she eagerly wants to learn more! What follows in this episode is my advice and guidance for this fledgling craftswoman. For all who are just starting out, for those who are just curious about the profession, or for those looking to change it up mid-career tune in to learn much more. @marie.ptak on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marie.ptak/ Sponsored by Stiletto Titanium Hammer- Get ONE today and support the show with this small but powerful tool just for women! More info and show notes: https://remodelyourlife

Born with a Hammer in Her Hand My guest today grew up on a farm swinging a hammer and became very comfortable with tools. She took to carpentry and has worked for Habitat for Humanity and Oregon Tradeswomen. She has made it her mission to teach young girls how to get in the trades and started a construction summer camp called Girls Build which I personally think is amazing! Katie is passionate about girls exploring the world of building. From hammering to taking stuff apart, she wants girls to learn to be fearless. With 10 years of teaching building summer camps under her belt, this carpenter hopes every little girl gets to fall in love with swinging a hammer, just like she did. Katie originally started the camp while working with Oregon Tradeswomen, but when they canceled the program after her departure, she picked up where she left off and re-launched it as her own. More info and show notes: http://remodelyourlifepodcast.com/14 Sponsored by Stiletto Titanium Hammer- Get ONE today and support the show with t

Judaline Cassidy was born in Trinidad. Wanting originally to become a lawyer, a lack of financial resources led her instead to a local trade school. Figuring she would rather get wet than electrocuted, Judaline chose to become a plumber over the electrician trade. She completed her schooling with gusto and moved to New York, working as a nanny and babysitter before catching a break and putting her plumbing skills to use. She was the first woman to join the Plumbers Local Union 371 in Staten Island, New York. In addition, Judaline was elected on the board of the Plumbers Local Union No. 1 (another first). And currently, she has created a very powerful program for young girls called Tools & Tiaras, which makes craftswomen out of capable and curious girls. @tools_n_tiaras More info and show notes: http://remodelyourlifepodcast.com/13 >>Sponsored by Stiletto Titanium Hammer- Get ONE today and support the show with this small but powerful tool just for women!

Behind-The-Scenes Inspiration and Motivation Life gets tough sometimes; we all go through lulls in productivity and motivation. Sometimes procrastination feels like the panacea for all of our troubles. And for me, it’s no different. But I have found that proactively countering the less-inspired moments of my life through various podcasts is oh so effective. There are many other methods I use for garnering motivation and inspiration, but podcasts are the subject today. In this episode, I explain three of my favorite podcast picks and elaborate on why I make sure to listen to them at least 3-5 times week. Tune in! More info and show notes: http://remodelyourlifepodcast.com/12 Sponsored by Stiletto Titanium Hammer- Get ONE today and support the show with this small but powerful tool just for women!

Impetus for Growth Apparent safety and stability present the opportunity for positive growth and change when confronted with a personal and economic downturn. We learn about Lisa’s personal journey to turn things around. A Unique Money Coach Opportunities for financial wealth and growth are achievable, listen as Lisa describes how she helps women move beyond the superficial level and find profound connections for more long-term wealth and stability in business and life. Realizing passions and overcoming limiting beliefs, hear Lisa explain how her method sets her apart from other life coaches. Tips for Success Join as Lisa describes some of the most important steps to take in order to be financially successful at both a personal and professional level. She explains one of the most important ideas from her book, simply “Stop spending your money on stupid shit”. Pay close attention as Lisa emphasizes focusing on the most important aspects of your business. Her advice includes outsourcing and finding the right ta

On this episode, I chat with Danielle McKim owner of the Tuft Store in South Carolina. After trying a variety of different avenues, she discovered her love for design. Listen to the lovely Danielle McKim as she shares her journey from getting a Sociology degree in college to running a business she absolutely loves. The passion Danielle has for creating and getting her hands dirty is clear as she talks about what it was like going all in on a new business. Pattern and colour...and how to do it in your home! Danielle explains that she doesn’t always have a plan for her store and new furniture pieces, but rather lets the pieces and fabrics talks to her. She wants people to walk into her store and see all of the patterns and color and how they can work together. @tuft_diymckim More info and show notes: https://remodelyourlifepodcast.com/10 >>Sponsored by Stiletto Titanium Hammer- Get ONE today and support the show with this small but powerful tool just for women!

On this episode I get to talk in depth with Emma Fowler who is in an amazing program, training to be a high-end residential carpenter. And, she is also a highly skilled ceramics artist on the side. Emma details her Apprenticeship for us, and it's not just the giant list of carpentry skills, like building walls, that she's learning. She is also being trained as a Superintendent on the job site and also taking construction management classes in the evening at a community college. This combines a whole host of physical carpentry skills with construction business acumen, leading her from Apprentice to Carpenter and eventually to Superintendent. She became interested in the trades after years of working in ceramics. She started throwing pots when she was 11 and eventually ran her own ceramics business. While a potter, she held numerous fascinating jobs, like live bee removal and inventory management at hardware stores. She tried to get on the Electrician's Union Apprenticeship program but was never called, before

Ashley is back to fill us in on her travels and adventures as a globe-trotting wood turning demonstrator. She has managed to take her expertise and “carve” out a part-time job as a highly respected and sought-after wood turning demonstrator. During this fun conversation, we crisscross around the world to Hawaii, Nova Scotia, Spain, Paris, and even Birmingham, UK as Ashley shares stories that could only happen to a wood turning pro on the road. More info and show notes: https://remodelyourlifepodcast.com/8 Sponsored by Stiletto Titanium Hammer- Get ONE today and support the show with this small but powerful tool just for women!

Falling in love with woodcarving: Tune in to hear the delightful Mary May share with us how and where she first discovered a passion for woodcarving, and how she went from admiring the craft to finding her own teachers in the United States. Turning a passion into a career As with many art-forms, it’s challenging to turn something from a much-loved hobby into a profitable career. Mary goes over her early years, describing the things she did in an attempt to get her foot in the door in a unique and little-known industry. She gives us insight into how she got her business started and the challenges she faced. More info and show notes: https://remodelyourlifepodcast.com/7 Sponsored by Stiletto Titanium Hammer- Get ONE today and support the show with this small but powerful tool just for women!