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SHOW NOTES  282. How following your creative passions can lead to incredible success! with interior designer Paloma Contreras TOPIC:  Have you ever talked yourself out of taking a leap or trying something new because you convinced yourself that you needed another degree, an additional certification, more experience, a better network, more followers, more downloads, or just MORE?  Qualifications and experience are incredibly important to be sure, but sometimes we let what we think is required of a job or new pursuit stand in the way of our even taking the first step toward learning important new skills.  This part of my conversation with award-winning interior designer and best-selling author Paloma Contreras is one of my favorites.    ABOUT THIS WEEK’S GUEST:  Paloma Contreras honed her distinct eye for style over more than a decade in the design industry, and developed a reputation for designing beautiful interiors in her signature modern-meets-traditional aesthetic resulting in spaces that feel polished, refined, and effortless.  Paloma has repeatedly been named to the prestigious ELLE Decor “A-List” of the top interior designers in the world. She has also been recognized as a “Next Wave” interior designer by House Beautiful and has been named to LUXE Magazine’s “Gold List”. Paloma has been named one of the Top Social Media Influencers in the Home category by Forbes and has one of the Top 10 Instagram accounts to follow for interior design, according to ELLE Decor. Her work has been featured extensively in countless publications including ELLE Decor, Architectural Digest, House Beautiful, Vogue, Domino, Luxe, Traditional Home, Southern Living, among others.  Paloma designs a lighting collection for Visual Comfort & Co., and has written two best-selling design books: “Dream Design Live,” and “The New Classic Home.” Her curated retail shop, Paloma & Co, opened in Houston’s River Oaks neighborhood in January 2019, and has expanded to include an online platform.  Paloma’s pivot from high school Spanish teacher to design blogger, to marketing exec, to interior designer and author, have one critically important thing in common: Paloma wasn’t afraid to try to do something she would have to learn on the job. She also wasn’t afraid of the setbacks and even failures that would come with trial and error, and she certainly wasn’t afraid of hard work.    WHAT YOU’LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE:  How Paloma made the career pivot from high school Spanish teacher to award-winning interior designer;   How Paloma thinks about the creative process and where she finds inspiration; How she built her multi-faceted design business; How she learned how much to charge for her work; How she turned a blogging hobby into a multi dimensional design business with fabulous collaborations;  Paloma also shares some very tactical advice on accessorizing and adding those very personal layers that turn a house into a home that reflects its occupants.    I’m excited to hear your feedback on this episode! Click here: shesaidshesaidpodcast.com , or email me: [email protected] to send me your thoughts.  You can also follow me and share your thoughts with me on social media on Instagram, Linked In, and Facebook.  Looking for more She Said/She Said? You’ll find all of my episodes and content here!   LINKS MENTIONED IN EPISODE:  About Paloma Contreras

SHOW NOTES Episode 281: How to the build confidence needed for big career pivots featuring benefit auctioneer Lydia Fenet Guest: Lydia Fenet, benefit auctioneer and best selling author THIS WEEK’S TOPIC:  Ever feel like others are better equipped to take those big, bold career leaps? Or maybe you wonder, where does their confidence come from?  This week’s guest emphasizes that confidence isn’t something you are born with: It’s a skill and one that you can develop with practice, hard work, and persistence.  In the second episode of our third collaboration series with the creative entrepreneur network The Southern Coterie, we’re diving into the most important elements of confidence and how they can fuel our big career and business leaps, as well as our most audacious goals.    ABOUT THIS WEEK’S GUEST: Lydia Fenet is the founder and CEO of the Lydia Fenet Agency, which represents best in class charity auctioneers. Over her two-decade long career, Lydia served as the Global Managing Director of Strategic Partnerships for Christie’s and reshaped the fundraising landscape as the world’s leading charity auctioneer. She has raised more than $1 billion for more than 800 organizations. The author of two best selling books, “The Most Powerful Women in the Room is You” and “Claim Your Confidence,” Lydia has helped break down barriers for women both in the auction world and beyond. She’s also the host of the Claim Your Confidence podcast.  WHAT YOU’LL LEARN FROM THE CONVERSATION:  Why Lydia left her prime post at Christie’s at the top of her career.  How building your confidence is a skill. What every single person needs to understand about sales. How you can build the muscle needed to lean into your most authentic self and your boldest dreams.  There is so much great advice and perspective in this episode, and I’m excited to hear your feedback. You can reach me via the link in the show notes which you’ll find here in Episode 281: shesaidshesaidpodcast.com .  Or, email me: [email protected] You can also follow me and share your thoughts with me on social media on Instagram, Linked In, and Facebook.  Looking for more She Said/She Said? You’ll find all of my episodes and content here!   LINKS MENTIONED IN EPISODE:  About Lydia Fenet About the Lydia Fenet Agency The Most Powerful Woman in the Room is You  Claim Your Confidence The Southern Coterie   MAY I ASK YOU FOR A FAVOR?  Friend, please consider sharing some love in the form of a review of She Said/She Said Podcast on iTunes or wherever you listen to this podcast. Those reviews help me improve the content so that you get more of what you enjoy and are looking for from She Said/She Said Podcast. So when you have a minute please consider. I’d be truly grateful.  Until next week, you take care and I’ll talk to you soon.  She Said/She Said Podcast is produced weekly by She Said/She Said Media, LLC and this episode is produced in collaboration with The Southern Coterie. 

SHOW NOTES Episode 280: How to weave the power of collaboration into your brand Guest: Sophia Demirtas, founder of fashion design house Fanm Mon THIS WEEK’S TOPIC: When we allow ourselves to think broadly, and to ignore tendencies toward comparison, it can enhance our ability to create, and can help us do so in bigger and bolder ways. As we kick off our third collaboration series with the creative entrepreneur network The Southern Coterie, it’s fitting that we kick off the series with an entrepreneur whose approach to collaboration is deeply embedded in her past career as a social worker, as well as in her rich Haitian heritage. When collaborations don’t work, it may be because they simply aren’t a good fit. But, it’s also possible that one side –or both — may be missing an other-oriented approach that is rooted in empathy.  ABOUT THIS WEEK’S GUEST: Sophia Demirtas is the founder of Turkish-based fashion house Fanm Mon. Fanm Mon is known for its gorgeous embroidery, made-to-order designs, and attention to special details that are a nod to Sophia’s Haitian heritage. But Sophia’s career didn’t begin in fashion. It’s that interesting detail that informs how she approaches the many collaborations she and her company are engaged in, and also how she manages her team.  WHAT YOU’LL LEARN FROM THE CONVERSATION:  How Sophia built Fanm Mon. Sophia’s philosophy behind the brand. Her path to becoming a fashion entrepreneur. Why she embraced a made-to-order model.  How she approaches collaborations with other brands. The challenges of building a brand in a country that is new to you. Scaling the brand. Different approaches to collaborations with other brands and with influencers. There is so much great advice and perspective in this episode, and I’m excited to hear your feedback. You can reach me via the link in the show notes which you’ll find here in Episode 280: shesaidshesaidpodcast.com .  Or, email me: [email protected] You can also follow me and share your thoughts with me on social media on Instagram, Linked In, and Facebook.  Looking for more She Said/She Said? You’ll find all of my episodes and content here!   LINKS MENTIONED IN EPISODE:  About Fanm Mon About our collaboration partner The Southern Coterie   MAY I ASK YOU FOR A FAVOR?  Friend, I need to ask you for a favor. Please consider sharing some love in the form of a review of She Said/She Said Podcast on iTunes or wherever you listen to this podcast. Those reviews help me improve the content so that you get more of what you enjoy and are looking for from She Said/She Said Podcast. Plus, it’s what friends do. So when you have a minute please consider. I’d be truly grateful.  Until next week, you take care and I’ll talk to you soon.  She Said/She Said Podcast is produced weekly by She Said/She Said Media, LLC

SHOW NOTES Episode 279: What can we do to create more civility in society?  Guest: Alexandra “Lexi” Hudson THIS WEEK’S TOPIC: Ever feel like the world has turned into an ill mannered, totally uncivilized place? A place where civility and politeness in our daily lives often feels like a thing of the past?  I recently read Alexandra “Lexi” Hudson’s new book “The Soul Of Civility: Timeless Principles To Heal Society And Ourselves.” I was blown away by the thoughtful, deep dive this book takes into this topic of civility. The book goes well beyond how we treat each other, and discusses how individual actions impact democracies. Lexi also talks about how our actions can serve as the antidote to both loneliness and to a longing for identity that too often has become intertwined with political affiliation. Perhaps most importantly and most relevant for a podcast that focuses on building and using our personal influence, we talk about the specific actions we can take to create a more civil society.  ABOUT THIS WEEK’S GUEST:  In addition to being an author and thought leader, Lexi is also the founder of Civic Renaissance — a publication and community dedicated to “beauty, goodness and truth.”  Her book — which took almost 10 years to write –is a timely, relevant, and thought provoking read as it addresses so many of the feelings, thoughts, and emotions that can be difficult to work through when the stakes feel so high during a contentious election cycle.  WHAT YOU’LL LEARN FROM THIS CONVERSATION:  The distinction between civility and politeness and why that distinction matters.  How our our personal identities in many ways have become captive to our politics, and why that’s pushing us further apart.  How we each can take responsibility for shifting our mindsets about this problem, and begin to think in terms of oriented-ness.  Some ways we can achieve a better balance between other oriented-ness, self care, and personal boundaries.    What did you think about this conversion? Message me on Instagram, Linked In, and Facebook , or, send me an email: [email protected].  And, if you enjoyed the episode, please be sure to leave a review!  Looking for more She Said/She Said? You’ll find all of my episodes and content here!   LINKS MENTIONED IN EPISODE 279:  Lexi’s book: “The Soul Of Civility: Timeless Principles To Heal Society And Ourselves.”  Civic Renaissance

SHOW NOTES Episode 278: Can understanding the enneagram help you crush your 2024 goals, or at least help increase your awareness of beahviors that might stand in your way? Enneagram Coach Beth McCord Topic: Ever heard of enneagram?  After taking the FREE enneagram quiz offered by this week’s guest (see link below where you can take the quiz), I was curious about how the 9 types relate to each other, and how it would match up against other personality tests.  Finding ourselves in the midst of transitions or pivots can often be one of the most important times to dial into our core tendencies and understand how they may be motivating our behaviors — for better, and for worse. It can also offer a powerful tool for goal setting by helping us get more clear on our inherent motivations and emotional drivers.  THIS WEEK’S GUEST:  Enneagram coach and author Beth McCord has been teaching and coaching others on the use of enneagram for more than two decades. She co-founded her business “Your Enneagram Coach” with her husband Jeff. Her passion comes from helping people better understand their personal stories and how those stories motivate their behavior.    WHAT YOU’LL LEARN IN EPISODE 278:  What is the enneagram?   How enneagram can act as your “rumble strip.” What makes your own enneagram type unique to you and your story.  How the enneagram can be useful alongside other personality assessments.  Why it’s less effective to try to assign others a “type.”  How to think about enneagram, parenting, and your kids.  LINKS:  Get your FREE enneagram assessment from Beth at Your Enneagram Coach Learn more about Beth’s work Pre-Order Beth’s latest book “Enneagram for Moms” coming out in July 2024! 

Episode 277: Goal setting, life mapping, and why it’s helpful to have a word of the year! TOPIC: Ever have trouble zeroing in on which goals will help you have the biggest impact? Maybe you’re feeling a bit overwhelmed thinking about so many different competing priorities? It can be challenging to sort through and figure out what’s truly most important. Even though it can seem like the answer to that question is “everything is a priority,” when we focus on “everything,” we often have a much harder time accomplishing anything truly meaningful.  One of the best ways to navigate this challenge is to get to the heart of what’s truly most valuable and important to you, and what aligns with your core values.  This week’s episode will help!  As you and I kick off 2024 together — happy New Year!  I’m sharing my word of the year (an annual practice that I find helpful), as well as a new goal setting strategy called Life Mapping that I’m finding especially beneficial.  If you’ve picked a word to guide you this year, I’d love to hear which one and why!  What you’ll learn in this episode:  Why my “leading” word of the year is “lighter,” followed closely by “collaboration” and “connecting.” Why “Life Mapping” can be a valuable tool for helping you better align your goals with your core values.  How the life mapping process can be helpful if you are troubled (like I am) by the state of the world and struggling to find ways to have an impact. What you can expect over the next few weeks from me and She Said/She Said Podcast including a deep dive into the enneagram with enneagram author and coach Beth McCord. Plus, we’re launching our third annual collaboration series with The Southern C (you’ll find the complete line up from last year’s TSC in the link below!)    LINKS MENTIONED in Episode 277:  BOOK: “Live your gift” by Dana V. Adams WORKBOOK: “Live your gift companion guide” by Dana V. Adams BOOK: “Life Mapping” by Bill Cohen She Said/She Said Podcast Episode 177 “Utilizing the vision board to create your roadmap for the future”  She Said/She Said Podcast Episode 180 “Why picking a word of the year will get you laser focused on goals” She Said/She Said Podcast Episode 179 “Why your most impactful goal may be what you delete or delegate” with Inspiro Tequila founder Mara Smith She Said/She Said Podcast 245 “How to use behavioral science to make your goals stick” with Behavioral scientist Dr. Katy Milkman The Southern C x She Said/She Said Podcast Collaboration on Spotify  

276: How to be more fearless as you set goals for the New Year Guest: Jean Case, Chair, National Geographic Society and CEO, The Case Foundation and Case Impact Network Topic: With the New Year almost here, it’s the perfect time to begin thinking about some of those big investments you want to make in yourself in 2024. If fear stands in the way of you aiming for your most audacious goals, this week’s guest gives you great perspective for how to set goals that help you become more fearless, and that will help you build the confidence needed to tackle the challenges you don’t even know are headed your way!  ABOUT THIS WEEK’S GUEST:  Jean Case is the CEO of the Case Foundation and Case Impact Network and the Chair of the National Geographic Society. She is a businesswoman, investor, philanthropist and impact investing pioneer who believes in the power of business to do good in the world. Her career in the private sector has spanned two decades including as a senior executive at AOL and before that GE. She cofounded the Case Foundation — along with her husband Steve Case —in 1997. Her book “Be Fearless: 5 principles for a life of breakthroughs and Purpose” is based on her work and research conducted at the Case Foundation as well as drawn from Jean’s own experiences and career.  WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:  How Jean, who doesn’t consider herself a natural born risk taker, learned to take risks.  The 5 key areas for building fearlessness — these criteria were present in practically every major innovation and breakthrough (great criteria for thinking about particularly bold goals in 2024!) How you can rethink and better utilize your failures How to stop “overthinking” and most importantly how to prevent overthinking from derailing your biggest goals Learning to chunk big goals down into bite size pieces The power of impact investing and how it differs from ESG How Jean thinks about influence and the role of humility YOUR FEEDBACK MEANS THE WORLD TO ME! As I wrap this year’s content, I’m thinking about how much our time together means to me. I’m also looking forward to bringing you more great conversations and ways to super charge your own influence, as well as more opportunities where we can engage, connect and hopefully collaborate together to bring our big ideas into the world and to have even more impact!  Until then, I’m taking a couple of weeks off, but will see you right back here in early January 2024!  If you’ve enjoyed She Said/She Said Podcast this year, I’d love to hear!  Please share your thoughts about this or any of our She Said/She Said Podcast episodes at the contact me link below. Or, message me on social media: Instagram, Linked In, and Facebook. You can also email me directly: [email protected] Looking for more She Said/She Said? You’ll find all of my episodes and content here! And, if you are loving this She Said/She Said Podcast content, please be sure to leave a review on iTunes, Spotify or wherever you are listening! I’d be super grateful!  Wishing you a wonderful holiday and a beautiful start to your New Year! She Said/She Said Podcast is produced weekly by She Said/She Said Media, LLC

SHOW NOTES 274. How to leverage your network to create a unique and sparkling product! Une Femme sparkling wine founder Jen Pelka Guest: Jen Pelka, founder Une Femme Topic:  Creating and investing in a network that supports and encourages your grandest dreams is not only an essential element needed to take your business idea to the next level, it’s also the key to helping you recharge yourself both emotionally and creativity. But, there’s also something particularly unique about the bond, the connection, and the  collaboration that happens between women when we gather.  This is one of the powerful underlying values behind the brand and creation of Une Femme sparkling wine.  This week’s conversation will give you lots of inspiration as you think about hosting your next gathering of your gal pals, and it will give you lots of inspiration about leveraging that group to help you bring your visions and dreams to life.   And, don’t miss the Une Femme promo code included below!    ABOUT THIS WEEK’S GUEST:  Jen Pelka is the cofounder and CEO of Une Femme, a company she created to meet a particular market need: sparkling wines for women, made by women winemakers, that gives back to women-centered charities.  Jen’s journey has taken her from PR founder, to wine bar founder (she founded The Riddler in NYC and San Francisco), to creator of Une Femme.  WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:  How Jen’s wine bars provided the perfect testing ground for the product and for her vision.  Jen’s unique approach to understanding and communicating with investors.  How loss helped Jen fine tune the way she thinks about communicating the value of the business.  The “Gather Guide” which Jen created with my wonderfully talented friend Whitney Wright.  How Jen thinks about influence and why she says influence starts with the investment we make in ourselves.    A HOLIDAY GIFT FROM JEN:  Jen has generously shared a PROMO CODE so that you can get 20% off of your order of Une Femme. Just include: SHESAIDWINE for 20% off of your order! Note: I’m particularly fond of Jen’s “Project Gather Box” which includes 3 bottles, the Gather Guide, and the adorable coasters we talk about in the episode!  LINKS MENTIONED: She Said/She Said Podcast Episode 233 with Dana Cowin The Policy Circle   YOUR FEEDBACK MEANS THE WORLD TO ME! Share your thoughts about this or any of our She Said/She Said Podcast episodes at the contact me link below. Or, message me on social media: Instagram, Linked In, and Facebook. You can also email me directly: [email protected] Looking for more She Said/She Said? You’ll find all of my episodes and content here!  And, if you are loving this She Said/She Said Podcast content, please be sure to leave a review on Itunes, Spotify or wherever you are listening! I’d be super grateful!  She Said/She Said Podcast is produced weekly by She Said/She Said Media, LLC

SHOW NOTES Title: 275. Creating festive events that build strong connection Have you ever struggled to find a group or network that supports your business goals? It can be very tricky, especially if you are looking for a group that also provides encouragement, inspiration, and tactical advice from those who are also working alongside you in the entrepreneurial trenches.  While podcasts like this one can be a great resource, nothing takes the place of direct personal connection for brainstorming ideas and getting perspective from others.  This week, as part of our continued holiday series, we’re going beyond the special touches that can make a celebration unique to focus on how to create real connection with guests (and with potential collaborators). And, how one extraordinary party planner created a place where fellow creative entrepreneurs could collaborate, support and inspire each other while also engaging in fun, festive events to showcase each other’s businesses.   THIS WEEK’S GUEST:  Lydia Menzies built Lydia Menzies Celebrates and her membership group The Super Club based on concepts that are also essential to creating real influence: connection, collaboration, creativity, kindness, and a sincere interest in helping other entrepreneurs identify their unique gifts and super powers.  You could easily refer to Lydia as “party planner extraordinaire,” but that label actually misses much of the depth and understanding of how to develop and cultivate talent that Lydia puts into the experiences and parties she creates.  WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:  How understanding the influence we have on others can be key to building a truly collaborative culture;   How to navigate a common intellectual property challenge (especially important for creative entrepreneurs);  Why aligning your values with potential partners and collaborators is essential for success;  How helping others to discover their unique talents can help create true and lasting connection; Why Lydia believes we all benefit and learn more when we collaborate with our competitors.  LINKS MENTIONED:  To join the Party Week workshop and get a sneak peek inside Lydia’s Party Prep School:  https://lydiamenzies.com/party-week-christmas-tree-tea/ If you missed Party Week but still want to know more about joining the Party Prep School: https://lydiamenzies.com/supper-club-prep-school/ If you are interested in The Supper Club: https://lydiamenzies.com/supper-club/ YOUR FEEDBACK MEANS THE WORLD TO ME! Share your thoughts about this or any of our She Said/She Said Podcast episodes at the contact me link. Or message me on Instagram or Linked In. Or email me directly: [email protected] You can also follow me and share your thoughts with me on social media on Instagram, Linked In, and Facebook.  Looking for more She Said/She Said? You’ll find all of my episodes and content here!  And, if you are loving this She Said/She Said Podcast content, please be sure to leave a review on Itunes, Spotify or wherever you are listening! I’d be super grateful!  She Said/She Said Podcast is produced weekly by She Said/She Said Media, LLC

SHOW NOTES Title: 273. LIVE She Said/She Said Podcast conversation: career pivots, transferable skills, identity, side hustles, and building your brand Guests:  Ashley Davis, cofounder Westfront Strategies Joyce Meyer, EVP, for government relations at the American Council of Life Insurers Tamara Edwards, event co-host, founder Broad Shoulders & TE&Co.  Kaitlyn Kline, event MC, director at RubiconMD   TOPIC: Ever find that some of the best career advice comes when you gather incredibly smart, thoughtful, accomplished women from your network together and really dig into the topics together?  That’s what we did a few weeks ago at a LIVE event I co-hosted with my friend and personal branding expert Tamara Edwards. This is the first in what we hope will become a series of conversations. More on that later! But this week, I’m sharing some great audio from that event with you. Here’s why:  You’ll get several unique takes and perspectives on career pivots.  The conversation reinforces the power and importance of our networks for gaining perspective and for problem solving.  This conversation illustrates the incredible power of collaboration, and of the importance of women supporting and encouraging each other.    ABOUT THIS WEEK’S GUESTS:  Tamara Edwards, my co-host for the event, is a personal branding expert and founder of Broad Shoulders, as well as her company TE&Co. She’s also the creator of an innovative approach to personal branding, which is called Personal Brand in a Box. Ashley Davis, is a lead principal at West Front Strategies, a multimillion dollar lobbying firm that she co-founded in 2015, after a successful career in government, including helping to create what is now the Office of Homeland Security. Ashley holds an MBA from Georgetown, and she sits on several corporate nonprofit boards, including the Kennedy Center’s National Symphony Orchestra.  Joyce Meyer is the executive Vice President for government relations at the American Council of Life Insurers. Her work is focused on financial and retirement security for her member companies and the families that they serve. Now, prior to ACLI, Joyce spent almost three decades across government, including as chief of staff to her hometown, Wisconsin Congressman, who also happened to be the US Speaker of the House, Paul Ryan. Joyce holds an MBA also from Georgetown and has been recognized for her strategic leadership as a top lobbyist, and she also serves on several nonprofit boards.  Kaitlyn Kline is a director at Rubicon md, who served as our mc for the event.  WHAT YOU’LL LEARN FROM THIS EPISODE:  Four different perspectives on career pivots, especially related to pivoting from government to private sector and/or entrepreneurial ventures.  How to think about transferrable skills, especially when you are seeking a position in an industry that might be new to you.  Ways to develop your own brand identity.  Why it can be difficult to develop and share your own point of view when you go out on your own. EDITORIAL NOTE: Because of the live nature of the event, the audio quality for this episode is not what you have become accustomed to if you are a regular listener to this podcast. I apologize for that, but ultimately I decided that the content was both important enough and useful enough to share with you. I have also included a very helpful transcript that you can download which can be helpful as you listen along. YOUR FEEDBACK MEANS THE WORLD TO ME! Share your thoughts about this or any of our She Said/She Said Podcast episodes at the contact me link. Or message me on Instagram or Linked In. Or email me directly: [email protected] You can also follow me and share your thoughts with me on social media ona href="https://www.instagram.com/lauracoxkaplan/?

Episode 272:  “Creating jobs and impact through tradition and influence” Guest: Kate Stewart, founder/CEO, Bauble Stockings THIS WEEK’S TOPIC: As we kick off the holiday season, I’ll be sharing some episodes that not only include great career and business advice, but that emphasize the power of investing in others. If you’ve been following She Said/She Said for a while, you already know how much I love showcasing women entrepreneurs, especially those who have created companies that give back and create economic opportunities for others.  When we think about influence, we often see it in the way someone builds and runs her business or her office, the way she manages her team, and the way she collaborates and shares with others. Often our success is directly tied to the power of our connections and our investments in others. This week’s guest shares great perspective on this topic.  THIS WEEK’S GUEST:  Kate Stewart created a business out of a unique family tradition — the “bauble stocking.” Her company, which she named “Bauble Stockings,” partners with a Haitian company to make hand-stitched needlepoint holiday and special celebration stockings. With more than half of Haiti’s population living below the poverty line, the jobs Bauble Stockings creates helps to fuel the local economy, and creates economic opportunity for its stitchers and their families.   While the social impact part of Kate’s story is inspiring, so is her approach to collaborations, and to the consistent approach she takes to give back in other ways.  WHAT YOU’LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE:  How and why Kate built Bauble Stockings; Kate’s approach to giving back; What Kate learned about entrepreneurship from her Dad; How Kate approaches collaborations.   SPECIAL OFFER FOR YOU: Kate has generously gifted FREE SHIPPING to YOU until November 30, 2023 on orders of Bauble Stockings. Just mention COUPON CODE: LAURA. Don’t delay! These stockings are a lovely and thoughtful gift, and they tend to sell fast! LINKS MENTIONED: Bauble Stockings She Said/She Said Podcast Episode 271 with master organizer Carrie Peeples, Neat Smart   YOUR FEEDBACK MEANS THE WORLD TO ME! Share your thoughts about this or any of our She Said/She Said Podcast episodes at the contact me link below. Or email me directly: [email protected] You can also follow me and share your thoughts with me on social media on Instagram, Linked In, and Facebook.  Looking for more She Said/She Said? You’ll find all of my episodes and content here!  And, if you are loving this She Said/She Said Podcast content, please be sure to leave a review on iTunes, Spotify or wherever you are listening! I’d be super grateful!  She Said/She Said Podcast is produced weekly by She Said/She Said Media, LLC

SHOW NOTES Episode 271: Your closet, your pantry and your emotional attachments! Decluttering tips just in time for the holidays! Guest: Carrie Peeples, master home organizer, founder Neat Smart THIS WEEK’S TOPIC: Getting your closet, pantry, business and life organized can help create a greater sense of calm. That’s true at any time, but especially with the holiday quickly approaching.  You might ask yourself, what does home organizing have to do with influence?  When we think about influence, one part of building and sustaining influence requires that we make investments in ourselves, in ways that help us create the conditions where we can thrive and succeed — in this case, investing the time to get more organized.    THIS WEEK’S GUEST:  Carrie Peeples is passionate about helping people make their lives easier by getting their homes organized. After years of advising family and friends, she started Marietta, Georgia-based Neat Smart in 2012, because she saw first-hand how much happier, relaxed, peaceful and in control people were after she helped them create systems to get them organized. But the real key, was making sure that the systems she created for them were easy for THEM to maintain. Carrie shares helpful organizing tips and products on Instagram @NeatSmart .    WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:  How the stories we tell ourselves impact how we think about our stuff. The role of shame in home organization. Carrie’s home organizing philosophy.  A few pre holiday organizing tips to get your holidays kicked off on the best footing — so you can spend more time enjoying yourself and less time looking for missing stuff! A life-changing spice organization trick! (at least life -changing for me!) We also hear about Carrie’s big career pivot that led to the creation of Neat Smart.   YOUR FEEDBACK MEANS THE WORLD TO ME! Share your thoughts about this or any of our She Said/She Said Podcast episodes at the contact me link. Or message me on Instagram or Linked In. Or email me directly: [email protected] You can also follow me and share your thoughts with me on social media on Instagram, Linked In, and Facebook.  Looking for more She Said/She Said? You’ll find all of my episodes and content here!  And, if you are loving this She Said/She Said Podcast content, please be sure to leave a review on Itunes, Spotify or wherever you are listening! I’d be super grateful!  LINKS MENTIONED:  Neat Smart Holiday Check List