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The Art of Social Media with Guy Kawasaki and Peg Fitzpatrick Dec 03, 2014

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Guy Kawasaki & Peg FitzpatrickIn this episode, Starve the Doubts host Jared Easley is joined by co-host Kimanzi Constable from kimanziconstable.com, as they welcome back Guy Kawasaki and Peg Fitzpatrick, two awesome people who have been on the show before. Today, Guy and Peg talk about their exciting new book which they have co-written, called The Art of Social Media: Power Tips for Power Users.The book offers 100 practical tips, tricks, and insights where Guy and peg present a ground-up strategy to produce a focused, thorough, and compelling presence on the most popular social media platforms. They guide you through the steps of building your foundation, amassing your digital assets, going to market, optimizing your profile, attracting more followers, and effectively integrating social media and blogging.An impeccable combination of Peg’s sweet, genuine personality and Guy’s no-nonsense, passionate, impactful opinion of things is just what we need to make this a super fun, insightful, great show!In this episode, you will learn more about:The term "social media guru" as an oxymoron.Getting ROI on social mediaPhoto attachment tips on social mediaThe optimal setup for broadcasting your podcast/webinarWhy Guy thinks most social media experts are BSGuy's take on his "controversial" posts and strong opinionsOutsourcing social media workWhat to do when your social media strategy backfiresConnecting with an influencer as a good strategy How to suck up to an influencer and learning the art of itItems mentioned:Why Guy thinks "social media guru" is an oxymoron:Social media has so many variable so many things moving at once.The difficulty of separating correlation from causationROI on Social MediaYou work really hard and good things happen.Social media can impact your sales and marketing.Attaching photos on social media sites:Social media sites have their own optimal size for photo attachments.Any graphic is better than no graphic!A better way to post photos on FacebookYour profile picture on social media doesn't have to be symmetrical.Posting images have better engagement.Tips for optimal broadcasting setup:Whatever is built in to your computer is not enough.Invest in specific external equipment you need to make your webinar right.On Guy posting controversial, strong opinionsWhat Guy wants to interject into his stream:Guy expresses his real opinion. And it cannot be faked.The people who post for him would never touch on sensitive topics but Guy doesn't hesitate.People never know what to expect from him.Outsourcing social media work to digital marketing agency:If you need help with your social media, get help.But before having someone else doing your social media, look at their social media to see what they do (great content, engagement, followers)Find an independent person to work with you so they can get the flavor of who you are and what you want to do with your social media vs. going to an agency.When your social media strategy backfires:Backfires are not necessarily so bad. At least you're trying and you're going to learn something.Social media is a very forgiving place. People need to chill out. Always keep experimenting. You'll make mistakes. So what?Try stuff. Don't listen to anybody.Connecting with an influencer:Being wary of the practice of connecting with influencers."It's not whether you try to connect towards some purpose, it's HOW you do it is the question. This done right is an art, this done wrong is a travesty." - Guy KawasakiWhen does it work? (A few examples and tips from Guy)Learning the art of sucking upCreating the best subject lineDo your homework of knowing the person.Influencers are always looking for great content.Passing the re-share testPeg’s final thoughts for the listeners:"Experiment and test things and have fun with your social media."Guy’s final thoughts for the listeners:"Make sure that every post you make has either a graphic or a video... i

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Make Money with Facebook Groups with Abbie Unger Dec 02, 2014

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Abbie UngerIn this episode, Starve the Doubts host Jared Easley, along with co-hosts Jason Unger and Kimanzi Constable from kimanziconstable.com, interviews Abbie Unger, a wife, a mother, a writer, speaker, a budget stretcher, a former flight attendant, and the mastermind behind Flight Attendant Career Connection, a company that offers community, encouragement, coaching, and resources to aspiring flight attendants. She is the author of the eBook Looking Skyward: Turn Your Flight Attendant Dreams into Reality. Additionally, Abbie is partnering with Kelsey Humphreys as they launched their company shequip, where they offer resources to help women start and build a small business that they love. Having recently been featured in Yahoo! Travel, Huffington Post, Facebook, and Mashable, to name a few, Abbie is a testament of how creating and growing a Facebook group could open doors of opportunity for your business. In this episode, you will learn more about:How the Flight Attendant Career Connection came aboutLeveraging and growing your Facebook groupJason’s thoughts on Abbie’s endeavorsTime spent on managing the Facebook groupWhat doors have opened up for her because of the Facebook groupWhat to expect from her upcoming book!How to make money out of your Facebook groupHow to advertise in your Facebook group the right wayHow to handle the bad apples in your groupThe power of affiliatesAbbie’s thoughts on fameItems mentioned:Starting her own company:Writing her first eBookStarting a Facebook group and growing itReasons for the Facebook group’s success with 9,427 membersEncouraging members to connect with each otherCreating an environment that’s easy for members to connect and become friends in the groupIt’s a safe place! - being vigilant and watching what’s going onHow much does she spend managing the Facebook group?The doors of opportunity that opened up because of the Facebook group:Being interviewed by the Huffington Post, Yahoo Travel, Mashable, and FacebookBeing featured on Facebook StoriesBeing interviewed on an Australian morning showOn her next book: Make Money with Facebook Groups: Build Relationships, Convert Customers, and Create FameHow to set up your groupWhat settings to useHow to get the ball rolling and the relationships buildingWhat to do when someone’s negative to you or to someone else in the groupWhat to do when someone’s trying to sell things through the platform you createdProtecting the people in your groupHow to use the platform to get recognized by the mediaMaking money out of a Facebook group:Using it as your platformCollecting the email addresses of people in your groupReaching all the members in the group with your postsHow she balances advertising in her group and not overwhelming the members“Being generous is the best way to market yourself.” Setting yourself up like an expert and not advertising right away.Other people are advertising for her.Handling the bad applesProtecting your little tribeDoing the advertising for themHow big a group has to be to sell adsSize doesn’t matter, engagement does!The power of affiliatesOn creating fame:It’s okay to be known and have a bigger platformThe problem comes in when you misuse it.Corie Clark’s book The Simplicity Project and Corie’s Facebook groupKelsey Humphreys’ book Go SoloChad Sumner’s Holy City Paddle ToursKnow more about Abbie at abbieunger.orgConnect with Abbie on Twitter @abbieunger or her Facebook page Abbie Unger: Coach, Travel, Speak.To know more about her Facebook group, join and take a look around Flight Attendant Career Connection.Jason’s final thoughts for the listeners:“If your spouse, loved one, girlfriend, boyfriend… if they have a deep down entrepreneurial spirit, just support them, give them the encouragement.”Abbie’s final thoughts for the listeners:“We can’t have everything, but you can pick a couple things that are really important to you and you can have those. Right now,

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5 Reasons Why Courting Influencers Is a Diversion From Building Your Business Nov 26, 2014

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Building an online business in 2014 is a different ball game. One of the most popular strategies that used to work, doesn't anymore. This free call will give you one major mindset shift that's the key to building a successful online business in today's crowded market. The free call will be on Tuesday, November 25th at 8 pm CST/ 9 pm EST. Sign up to get the replay if you can't make the live call. Your presenters are Kimanzi Constable and Jared Easley.

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Live Your List with Ryan Eller Nov 26, 2014

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Ryan EllerIn this episode, Starve the Doubts host Jared Easley, and co-hosts Kimanzi Constable from KimanziConstable.com and Larissa Galenes from VegetarianZen.com, spoke with the awesome Ryan Eller. Ryan is a keynote speaker and international leadership consultant with Paradigm Shift, a company that provides leadership training and team building for groups. Ryan has facilitated 19 US states as well as hosted leadership conferences in Cuba and Brazil. Additionally, Ryan recently gave a presentation at TEDx Tulsa. He’s also the co-host of the fantastic podcast The Live Your List Show, a weekly fun, engaging, and inspiring podcast that talks about intentional leadership, personal development, and living with purpose.In this episode, you will learn about:The #1 item on Ryan’s bucket listThe top leadership virtue or characteristic a leader must haveThe power of having self-disciplineWhy leaders need to create a bucket listThe idea-dream-goal processPurpose as a verbThe difference between purpose, career, and passion - Ryan’s beautiful road of life analogy!Filling up your Passion BucketThe importance of personal leadershipLiving a life of intentionsItems mentioned:What’s first in Ryan’s bucket list? - Setting foot on all SEVEN continentsTop Leadership Virtues/Characteristics a Leader Must HaveSelf-disciplineCourageHonestyThe power of self-discipline: The opportunity to do more, be more, experience more.Why do leaders need to create a bucket list?Turning a bucket list into a goalTurning idea into a dream Breaking down your dream into a goalDo goals and dreams have to do with your purpose?Your purpose should be a verb.Mixing up goals and dreams and purpose.Figuring out what your verb is and be intentional about itThe difference between purpose and career and passionIf you’re traveling down the road of life...Your purpose is the road or the highway.Getting on the right road to get to the right destination.Your career is the vehicle in which you travel down that road.You can have more than one vehicle.Passion is your fuel. A mix of inspiration, motivation, rest, travel, whatever refuels you.The larger the vehicle, the more fuel you will need.The passion bucket - surrounding yourself with people and things that refuel youWhy personal leadership matters:Goes back to self-disciplineBeing intentionalLiving a life of intention so you can do more than status quoMaximizing your potential not for yourself but to help other peopleTo want more in order to give moreBeing the best possible version of you so you can help other people become the best versions of themselves.Connect with Ryan on Twitter @ryan_ellerwww.ryaneller.com/theliveyourlistshowwww.ryaneller.comRyan’s final thoughts for the listeners:“Get a pen and paper. Write down 15 items - things that you have always wanted to do in your life… don’t ‘how’ it all and figure out how it’s going to happen… if life was unlimited, what would I do?”

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Stop Chasing Influencers Nov 24, 2014

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HUGE Announcement with Kimanzi Constable Nov 21, 2014

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Kimanzi ConstableIn this episode, Starve the Doubts host, Jared Easley, interviews Kimanzi Constable from kimanziconstable.com, a writer, speaker, social media expert, a family man, and perhaps the biggest Taylor Swift fan in the world!From having no college degree to pursuing a lucrative career in writing and speaking… from being overweight to losing a whopping 170 pounds… and finally making that big move (along with his family) from Milwaukee to Maui, Kimanzi certainly knows what starving the doubts looks like.So here are two good reasons why you need to listen to this show. First, Kimanzi will share his insights into tapping opportunities out of speaking and consulting. Second, you might be wondering why Kimanzi has been co-hosting the show lately. Well, they’ve got a very special announcement for all the Starve the Doubts listeners out there!In this episode, you will learn more about:How to create a paid opportunity to offset something you want to do2 ways of being profitable in speakingHow to get yourself to speak at events/companiesWhere to find speaking opportunitiesHow to increase your chances of getting chosen to speakHow much are we talking about here? $$$The huge opportunity in consulting at companiesHow to approach companies to offer consultingFiguring out what problems you can solveWHY Kimanzi has become a permanent guest co-host on Starve the DoubtsItems mentioned:Creating a paid opportunity Events like New Media Expo don’t pay you to speak.2 Ways for Profitable Speaking:Speaking at industry association conferences (healthcare, lawyers, etc.)Consulting at companiesHow to look up industry associations:Google the terms you’re looking for lanyrd.com - (events that get you paid!)How to get chosen as speaker at “call for speaker” sites::You need to fill up a form and submit it.If you’re presentation is compelling enough, they’ll pull you out of there.How to cut through the crowd of speaker applicants:Get the organizer’s email and talk to them directly.Express who you are, what you want to talk about, your experience, and what their audience will get from your talk.How much could you possibly earn?Initially earning as low as $50 (this was before he learned negotiating)Getting paid $3,500 at a lawyer’s association conferenceGetting invited to speak in Sydney, Australia and getting paid $7,000Doing a speaking tour in London, Paris, and KenyaKimanzi’s tips to those who want to pursue a speaking career:Having crazy, dumb courageBelieve in yourself! Be confident.Start local (where you are). Look for those associations and send in your proposal.Take the organizers out for coffee, lunch, or dinner but don’t come off as a stalker!Check out the local paper and use the Internet for research.Go local. Go interstate and eventually, go international!Consulting at companiesCompanies paid consultants $39.3 billion last yearYou can consult at anything you want (ex. mindset consulting, copywriting, podcasting, etc.)Going from company to companyHow do you approach these companies:Again, start local. Start where you live.Look for small to medium companies.Know a company’s problem so you would know what to pitch to them.Pitch to a decision maker. Don’t send cold emails. Talk with somebody.The right way to do your pitch:Give them data.Do your research.Show how you can help.Tell them how much it’s going to cost.How to figure out what problem you’re going to solveWhy Kimanzi is permanently co-hosting Starve the Doubts www.kimanziconstable.com Kimanzi’s final thoughts for the listeners:“You got to beat doubt. Doubt kept me complacent for 12 years… it was a life of regret.”“Don’t leave a life of regret. Don’t live a life of complacency. Don’t let doubt win. It’s not going to be something you can beat overnight… but you can manage it and you can beat it and you can be a huge, tremendous success!”

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Sterling Wright is 100 (@mr100nashville @kimanzic) #HellsKitchen Nov 20, 2014

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Sterling WrightIn this episode, Starve the Doubts host Jared Easley, along with co-host Kimanzi Constable from kimanziconstable.com, interviews Sterling Wright. He is Mr. 100 from Nashville, Tennessee. Sterling has gained wide popularity for being a contestant on the Season 13 of Hell’s Kitchen. Not only has he shown his antics in the kitchen, but more importantly, his radiating positivity and his 100% mindset have significantly impacted people’s lives.Sterling is simply a happy guy and he wants to bring the same happiness to people as well as touch their lives. He wants to show people that no matter how hard life can get or how you may be surrounded by negative people, it is ultimately YOUR choice to be happy!In this episode, you will learn more about:The best thing about L.A.!Sterling’s experience at Hell’s KitchenWhat the word ‘HATERS’ stands forWhat it means to be 100The power of doing everything 100%Adopting the 100 mindset!What he learned from Chef Gordon RamsayHis advice to people working with others who are difficult to get along with How he starved the doubts during challenging timesItems mentioned:His experience at Hell’s KitchenHow he got to Hell’s KitchenIt’s funny how people hate it when they see you happyWhy he loves Gordon RamsayWhat HATERS stands for: Having Anger Towards Everyone Reaching SuccessWhy Sterling is Mr.100100% happy100% effort100% stress free100% blessedWhen you’re in a room full of people:You may not remember everybody in that room; but,Make sure everybody remembers you by the time you leave.How people can remember youWhat he learned from Gordon Ramsay:Believing in himself moreSterling’s advice to people working other people who are difficult to get along with:You are responsible for your own happiness.Don’t let anybody bring you down.If you love what you’re doing, just let it show.His difficult times in Nashville and how he starved the doubtsIf you want to do something bigger with your life:Watch out for everybody!What’s next for Sterling WrightGetting his foundation, The Wright Way Foundation started to help kidsThe impact of Sterling’s fiance in his lifeThe impact of Hell’s Kitchen in his lifeBeing grateful for what he has accomplishedThe thought of impacting peopleStill being happy even with Gordon yellingWhat Sterling does when he’s losing itPicturing his fiance in his mindTaking a deep breathConnect with Sterling on FacebookSterling’s final thoughts for the listeners:“Before you judge me, know me.”“If you’ve tried a lot of things that didn’t work out, try God… watch the impact God has in your life.”

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Becoming a Leader with Richard Rierson Nov 20, 2014

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Richard RiersonIn this episode, Starve the Doubts host Jared Easley is joined by two special co-hosts Kimanzi Constable, the genius behind KamanziConstable.com, and Joshua Coburn, the radio host of Manners & Motivation and making kindness a way of life over at JoshuaCoburn.com. Today’s special guest is Richard Rierson, host of Dose of Leadership and The Courageous Leadership Podcast. Richard is a father of four daughters, a husband, a leadership trainor, coach, speaker, and a pilot. Richard’s passion for leadership is just astounding! He recently launched the new Becoming A Leader course, a four-part leadership video series intended to teach people how to increase their influence and punch mediocrity right in the face!In this episode, you will learn more about:His passion for leadership What the marine corps taught him about leadershipLeadership at work vs. leadership at homeDealing with chaos The 4C’s of LeadershipWhy the 4C’s should be a lifelong pursuitThe most overlooked aspect of leadershipRichard’s biggest liberating leadership momentHow to deal with mistakesThe biggest misconception of leadershipWhy you should join the Becoming A Leader courseThe infinite whiteboard video animation tool Richard uses!Items mentioned:How he got his passion for leadershipLeaving the marine corps after 10 yearsWorking for American Airlines (officially on the day of the 9/11 attack!)Joining the corporate arena by October 2001 How his Marine Corps experience impacted his successUnderstanding that leadership is central to everything that you do:Focus on yourself first.Focus on your family.Everything else will follow.The 4 C’s of LeadershipCalmConfidentConsistentCourageousWhy the 4 C’s should become a lifelong pursuitIt’s the essence and the beginning of establishing leadership foundation and culture within yourself.It releases fear, limiting doubts, and uncertainty in yourself.People will unconsciously see that in you and that gives them the freedom to do the same.The most overlooked aspect of leadership: The idea that leaders have to have all the answersBeing afraid to admit mistakes.Being afraid to say they don’t know.Figuring they can’t be the one that doesn’t have the answers.Richard’s biggest liberating moment in his leadership career:When he finally accepted and stopped caring about being wrongDealing with mistakes:No one likes to make mistakes; but if you make them, embrace them.It’s not necessarily a failure but a great learning opportunityThe powerful combination: Admitting you don’t have the answers + You know that it’s going to get done!The biggest misconception of leadership: Being in the position to lead to effect change.What makes Richard’s leadership course uniqueAwesome video presentation tool: VideoScribe by SparkolBook recommendation: Endurance: Shackleton’s Incredible Voyagewww.doseofleadership.comwww.richardrierson.comConnect with Richard on Twitter @doseofleader and on Facebook

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1000 Tiny Little Decisions with Sam Lytle Nov 17, 2014

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Sam LytleIn this episode, Starve the Doubts host Jared Easley, along with co-host Adam Silver from kitchensinkwp.com, interviews Sam Lytle, writer, small business owner, podcaster, civil engineer, and 3D visualizations expert. His podcast The Civil FX talks about the art of visualizing civil engineering design as he shares with the audience the best methods for creating high quality visualizations and the importance of using 3D modeling and visualization for every project.Sam went down this challenging yet fulfilling path of leaving his day job and jumping into finally becoming a small business owner. It’s all about finding what you love doing, enjoying both freedom and security, and starving the doubts each and every day of your life!In this episode, you will learn more about:His entrepreneurial challenges with Oggboard and what he learned along the wayWhy he likes Starve the DoubtsThe things he did before becoming a small business ownerWhat compelled him to 3D visualizationJumping from bring a civil engineer to a full time entrepreneurHaving both freedom and securityThe power of interacting with like-minded peopleBalancing career and family lifeThe importance of giving back to othersHis advice if he were to speak with himself 10 years back His best advice to someone struggling to find their purpose in lifeItems mentioned:Sam’s initial years as an entrepreneur:Invented Oggboard Putting it on Kickstarter and not reaching his goalSpending an entire year building the team, building a prototype, relaunching it, and failing again.Not giving up until he is where he wants to beWriting a book, writing for appadvice, and making his own siteTransitioning to Civil FX - a blend of his educational background and his passion for content marketing and online businessWhat compelled him to do 3D visualizationTaking the course back in collegeKnowing what he wanted to do for businessHow Sam is starving his doubts:Getting immense support from his wifeSacrificing their standard of living to make everything happenEnvisioning where Civil FX is goingEnvisioning where they want to be as a family - life of freedom and securityHow he connected with Dan Miller and other podcastersThe power of surrounding himself with people like himInteracting with fellow podcastersBalancing career and family life:Always put your family first.Keep your significant other involved as much as possibleGiving back to other people:Fulfilling his dream of being a career coach in the futureFinding people that aren’t satisfied in life but have the motivation to do something about itHis advice if he could speak to himself 10 years ago:Focus on family and education.His best advice to someone struggling to find their purpose in life:You’ll know it when you’re loving what you’re doing and not noticing that a day has even gone by.If you don’t have these moments, do as many things as possible until you find that passion in life.Step outside of your comfort zone. You got to try new things.Just raise your hand freely and say “yes” to trying new things:Meet new people.Have new experiences.Find things that you enjoy more than your regular job.People that interest Sam right now (aside from Jared):Adam - Kitchen SInk WordPress podcastDonald Kelly - The Sales Evangelist PodcastDavid West - Start-Up Business PodcastConnect with Sam:www.samlytle.comwww.civilfx.comSam’s Final Thoughts for the Listeners:“If there’s anyone out there that doesn’t think they’re ever gonna have an opportunity to get out of their day job or not happy in their state in life, just be patient… and make that commitment that you’re gonna get there.”

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The Family Knot with Amy Robles Nov 13, 2014

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Amy RoblesIn this episode, Starve the Doubts host Jared Easley is joined by special co-host Spencer Cox, Lieutenant Governor of Utah, as they interview Amy Robles, an emerging presence online who’s doing big things. She is a military spouse, mom, blogger, host of The Family Knot podcast, friend, collaborator, a ray of sunshine, and she loves to chat over nachos!Amy was recently featured on The Huffington Post for the excellent work she’s been doing on the podcast, a show especially made for military spouses, moms, and side hustlers. Her blog womanenriched.com is also about financial strategies and how to do better as she seeks to help women live enriched lives by feeling inspired, energized, and uplifted with the strong support of family and friends. Listen to this episode as Amy’s sweet, endearing personality comes through and find out why Amy is so amazed by the fact that she’s having this very conversation with Jared and Spencer. In this episode, you will learn more about:Where the navy has taken Amy and her family2014 - the year that changed her family’s life!Joining Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace UniversityPaying off $25,000 of their debtWhat drove her to start her own podcastHow Starve the Doubts impacted her lifeWays to starve her doubtsWhy she named her blog womanenriched.comThe challenges of being a military spouseFinding the perfect name for her podcastAmy’s tips for military spousesHer money saving secretsItems mentioned:Moving from Hawaii to Washington stateSaving up for Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace University and going through the programBlogging and podcastingGetting nervous and scared and nauseousSeeking help from friendsListening to Starve the Doubts and getting inspired by this message: “You can do it! You can face your fear and step out and be brave. Do something different.”How she starves the doubts along this process:The 100 Rejection Letters projectBlogging and podcastingWhy being a military spouse is stressfulFrom being a cooperative team to being a one-man showThe uncertainty of when your spouse is coming backThe element of lonelinessThe need to reach out and make friends fastWhy she named her podcast The Family KnotHer advice for military spouses:It is never, ever wrong to ask for help.Her money saving secrets:Stay away from buying little things.Take a chaperon with you when going to the store.Give three valid reasons why you need to buy a certain thing.Needs vs. wantsConnect with Amy @itsamyrobleswww.womanenriched.comhttp://womanenriched.com/family-knot/Amy’s final thoughts for the listeners:“Maybe it’s your finances, maybe you’ve just got a house that is drowning in clutter… you don’t do it all in one day. It’s one step at a time.”Need encouragement? Send Amy a message and she’d love to cheer you on. Truly.

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