Work From Your Happy Place with Belinda Ellsworth

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3 Tips to Make Mornings Easier for Working Parents Sep 27, 2022

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Do you want your children to have a successful morning routine?
Do you dread the mornings because of the chaos that comes with getting your kids ready for school? If so, you're not alone.
But there are some things you can do to make the morning routine easier for everyone. In this episode, my focus is on helping parents get their kids off to school on time. I know from personal experience that it can be a challenge to keep up with a morning routine, especially when you have kids.
Key Learnings from the Episode:
How to make the morning easier for parents with school-aged children
Tips for getting kids off to school on time.
How to keep kids' homework organized
About the Host -
Belinda Ellsworth is a Speaker, Trainer, Best-Selling Author, and Podcaster
She has been a professional speaker, mover, and shaker for more than 25 years. Having built three successful companies, she has helped thousands of entrepreneurs make better decisions, create successful systems, and build business strategies using her "Four Pillars of Success" system.
Belinda has always had a passion and zest for life with the skill for turning dreams into reality.
Over the last 20 years, she has been expertly building her speaking and consulting business, Step Into Success.
How to Connect with Belinda:
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/stepintosuccess
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/belindaellsworth
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/stepintosuccess/
Website - www.workfromyourhappyplace.com

Banjo Playing Mastery with Max Wareham Sep 26, 2022

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We live in the age of information. Today you can go online, search for how to play banjos in the style of the Northwest or in North Carolina, and learn it. Traditionally, you had to physically find the people playing and spend some time with them to learn, but not anymore.
However, with so much information, it’s easy to lose sight of the artists. So make sure you find the people who are actually playing and ensure whatever self-education you’re doing is supplemented with actual relationships. There is so much that can be transmitted through the relationship that cannot be transmitted in any other way.
In this episode, Max Wareham, a banjo player, shares his journey in music and the lessons he has learned in his mastery process. Your dream in music, banjo, or guitar mastery is valuable, and it’s worth spending the time to make it happen.
“It’s easy to lose sight, but it all comes back to the people and relationships.”
Snapshot of the Key Points from the Episode:
[02:34] Max shares how he got started and where he is today. How Max shifted his career to become a professional musician.
[05:25] Two greatest skillsets that have helped Max navigate his journey.
[08:23] How Max incorporated archeology with what he was doing in music.
[12:15] Max's most memorable performance/project that he has worked on.
[15:46] Things that Max has been doing to engage his fan base.
[17:47] How Max navigates the business side of his career.
[20:12] Max’s definition of working from his happy place.
[23:25] Practices that Max does to continue with his learning journey.
[25:38] Max's advice to someone who wants to master banjo or guitar.
About Max Wareham -
Wareham, who studied with banjo masters Tony Trischka and Bill Keith, was introduced as a significant voice on the instrument with the release of Peter Rowan’s latest album, Calling You From My Mountain, on which he plays banjo and sings harmony.
Prior to joining the Peter Rowan Bluegrass Band, Wareham taught music extensively, played bass with the psych-pop outfit Sun Parade, and wrote songs and produced several albums under various aliases. Much of his work in bluegrass and education is focused on early bluegrass banjo styles and how they can offer alternative paths to expression within the bluegrass idiom.
Resources Mentioned -
Rudy Lyle: The Unsung Hero of the Five-String Banjo: https://www.maxwareham.com/product-page/rudy-lyle-the-unsung-hero-of-the-five-string-banjo
How to connect with Max Wareham:
Websites: https://www.maxwareham.com/ https://maxwareham.bandcamp.com/
Listen to Max’s music at: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/max-wareham/1290349278 / https://open.spotify.com/artist/30LXom98tWrl14BKI1xNUI
About the Host -
Belinda Ellsworth is a Speaker, Trainer, Best-Selling Author, and Podcaster
She has been a professional speaker, mover, and shaker for more than 25 years. Having built three successful companies, she has helped thousands of entrepreneurs make better decisions, create successful systems, and build business strategies using her "Four Pillars of Success" system.
Belinda has always had a passion and zest for life with the skill for turning dreams into reality.
Over the last 20 years, she has been expertly building her speaking and consulting business, Step Into Success.
How to Connect with Belinda:
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/stepintosuccess
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/belindaellsworth
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/stepintosuccess/
Website - www.workfromyourhappyplace.com

How Creativity, Curiosity, and Risk-Taking can help you Succeed with Kristina Snyder Sep 23, 2022

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Doing what you love, applying your creativity and curiosity, and being fearless in everything you do, whether starting a business, getting an idea, or exploring it, can help you take move forward in your career.
Creative people are bound to face failures. That’s inevitable. But you need to be willing to fail and be a risk taker. Not allowing yourself to get stuck when you do have a failure, but instead focusing on bouncing back & trying new things will make your success journey easier and faster.
In this episode, Kristina Snyder, CEO of Snyder, one of the world's best-known artist representation agencies, shares her story of how she found her way to success through creativity, curiosity, and risk-taking.
“There is no failure; there are adjustments and recalculating.”
Snapshot of the Key Points from the Episode:
[01:58] Kristina talks about her journey to becoming one of the world's best-known and most respected artist representation agencies. She also talks about what the word “parlé” means and why it is one of the words she loves. What is the one reason why most people get stuck in their lives?
[06:43] Kristina talks about what have been her superpowers and how her willingness to fail has led to her success.
[12:19] The reality is that nobody really cares. Why is failing necessary for success?
[16:28] How can creativity, curiosity, and risk-taking help you succeed? Do people become more curious with age?
[21:40] Kristina shares some marketing strategies that her company has implemented in her agency to increase their reach and get in front of their audience. What is organic marketing from Kristina’s viewpoint? What are some of the mistakes people make in online marketing?
[28:11] What does working from your happy place mean to Kristina?
[32:30] Kristina’s advice on what is the best way to become an artist.
About Kristina Snyder -
Kristina is a former photography agent, photo editor, photographer and travel writer, and has meandered through the creative communities in New York City since she arrived from her native Sweden in the late 80’s. During the day, she worked in the photo industry as an editor and researcher at magazines like Newsweek, Time and People, and in the evenings she was “the girl who schlepped music equipment from CBGB’s at three in the morning” after her husband's gigs.
Today, Kristina is the founder and CEO of SNYDER, one of the best known and most well-respected artist representation agencies in the world with offices in the US and the UK. Kristina has used her experience and insight in the field to build a reputation for developing excellence in the illustrators, animators and visual artists that the agency represents. Many of the SNYDER artists are award winners and have been featured as speakers at industry events and festivals. Kristina has won multiple awards for Creative Direction for promotional pieces from Communication Arts.
How to Connect with Kristina Snyder:
Website: http://wearesnyder.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aka_kristinasnyder/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wearesnyder_/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristina-snyder-3390ab6/

How to Organize Your Emails and Paper Materials to Save Time Sep 21, 2022

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Are you dealing with any of this?
Not being able to find things when needed
Feeling overwhelmed by the amount of work you have to do each day
Not being able to stick to a routine
An unorganized mailbox and papers could be the reasons behind those issues.
When your inbox and files are cluttered, it can easily become overwhelming, and sometimes you inadvertently miss critical messages or follow up commitments.
If you have been struggling to keep up with your bills and manage your papers and emails, you're not alone and this episode is for you.
In this episode, I share three tips that will help to organize your paper piles and sort your emails so that you only have to touch them once.
Key learnings from the Episode:
How to sort your email into three piles that can help you save time
What do you do next once you have sorted your emails
How to keep your inbox decluttered
How to sort your papers into four baskets
About the Host -
Belinda Ellsworth is a Speaker, Trainer, Best-Selling Author, and Podcaster
She has been a professional speaker, mover, and shaker for more than 25 years. Having built three successful companies, she has helped thousands of entrepreneurs make better decisions, create successful systems, and build business strategies using her "Four Pillars of Success" system.
Belinda has always had a passion and zest for life with the skill for turning dreams into reality.
Over the last 20 years, she has been expertly building her speaking and consulting business, Step Into Success.
How to Connect with Belinda:
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/stepintosuccess
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/belindaellsworth
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/stepintosuccess/
Website - www.workfromyourhappyplace.com

The Impact of Empathy in Business with Jamie Hodari Sep 19, 2022

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Empathy in business helps you provide better solutions and build long-lasting relationships with your customers.
When your products and services are focused on the solutions your target audience is looking for; you get to build stronger emotional connections with your audience.
When Jamie Hodari couldn't find a professional workspace for an important meeting, he was inspired to create Industrious, a company that provides high-end, flexible workspaces for people all over the country. In this episode, Jamie Hodari talks about how the ability to empathize with their customers and understand what they need has been the key to their business success.
Snapshot of the Key Points from the Episode:
[02:02] Jamie shares the background story of his company, Industrious. He talks about how his business has grown during COVID.
[09:38] Jamie talks about the skillsets that helped him to build and run a successful business.
[11:46] Jamie shares three tips for staying productive and getting the utmost outcome.
[19:30] Jamie reflects on the moment he is super proud of in their business. What has been the greatest challenge in their business, and how have they transformed their business through it?
[23:28] Why is acknowledging the problem the best way to deal with it?
[26:04] What does working from your happy place mean to Jamie?
[31:01] Jamie's piece of advice for someone who wants to start a business.
About Jamie Hodari -
Jamie Hodari is the CEO & Co-Founder of Industrious, the flexible workspace redefining standards of hospitality and community in the workplace.
As an entrepreneur, Hodari specializes in innovation and growth, having previously founded Kepler, a rapidly growing organization experimenting with new models of university education in Rwanda.
Under Hodari’s leadership, Industrious has seen dramatic growth over the last few years, and especially amidst the COVID where traditional offices can’t meet the needs of a workforce seeking out hybrid and remote employment. With more than 100 locations around the country and growing, Industrious is positioned to be an influential force in shaping the future of the workplace. Past and present Industrious members include: Compass, Heineken, Humana, Lyft, Pandora, Pinterest, Zillow, and Startup Grind.
Hodari holds a J.D. from Yale Law School, an M.P.P. from Harvard University, and a B.A. from Columbia University.
How to Connect with Jamie Hodari:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamie-hodari-4397897/
About the Host -
Belinda Ellsworth is a Speaker, Trainer, Best-Selling Author, and Podcaster
She has been a professional speaker, mover, and shaker for more than 25 years. Having built three successful companies, she has helped thousands of entrepreneurs make better decisions, create successful systems, and build business strategies using her "Four Pillars of Success" system.
Belinda has always had a passion and zest for life with the skill for turning dreams into reality.
Over the last 20 years, she has been expertly building her speaking and consulting business, Step Into Success.
How to Connect with Belinda:
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/stepintosuccess
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/belindaellsworth
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/stepintosuccess/
Website - www.workfromyourhappyplace.com

Rediscover Yourself with an Experiential Vacation with Geetika Agrawal Sep 02, 2022

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Through travel, you open the door to embrace new experiences and re-emerge as a new individual.
Going on a vacation helps you to stay away from your familiar routine and shift your life. The experiences you get from traveling can be life-changing.
Whenever you are doubtful about the right way forward or find your daily schedule overwhelming, the best thing you can do is to take a break from your everyday life and go on an adventure.
Such trips not only help you to rejuvenate, but it also helps you to rediscover yourself. You get to learn and experience something new about yourself and also get an opportunity to sharpen your skills.
In this episode, Geetika Agrawal discusses the need to go on a vacation. She also talks about how she helps people to rediscover themselves by going on a vacation with an artist.
“A perfect vacation is a perfect time to connect and find yourself.”
Snapshots of the Key Points from the Episode:
[02:52] Geetika shares her background story and what motivated her to start the company, Vacation with An Artist (VAWAA).
[09:41] Geetika talks about how the traveling experience has changed post-pandemic. How does her organization help people to improve their creativity through traveling?
[14:57] How does Vacation with An Artist help people change their lives? How has people’s spending changed post-pandemic?
[18:10] Geetika talks about why a huge percentage of people who rediscover their life are in their midlife. Why does mindset matter more than age?
[23:02] Geetika talks about her greatest skill sets that have helped her career.
[25:50] Geetika talks about how she navigates between her artistic and business side.
[29:03] Geetika talks about the strategies she implements to reach her target audience.
[30:42] What does working from your happy place mean to Geetika?
About Geetika Agrawal -
Geetika Agrawal is Founder and CEO at Vacation with An Artist (VAWAA) – the first curated platform to book mini-apprenticeships with master artists and craftspeople across 27 countries. In-person and online. Her mission is to create a more creative and connected world through these experiences, as well as provide a global platform for artists to teach, earn additional income and help in the preservation of their craft.
Her work has won several international awards and featured in New York Times, SXSW, Artsy, National Geographic, CondeNast Traveler and more. She has a Bachelors in Interior Architecture from CEPT, India and MS Industrial Design from Art Center College of Design, California.
How to Connect Geetika Agrawal:
Website - www.vawaa.com
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/go.vawaa/
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/vawaa_/
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/geetikaagrawal
Twitter - https://twitter.com/geetikagrawal
CompanyTwitter - https://twitter.com/VAWAA_
Company LinkedIn page - https://www.linkedin.com/company/vawaa
About the Host -
Belinda Ellsworth is a Speaker, Trainer, Best-Selling Author, and Podcaster
She has been a professional speaker, mover, and shaker for more than 25 years. Having built three successful companies, she has helped thousands of entrepreneurs make better decisions, create successful systems, and build business strategies using her "Four Pillars of Success" system.
Belinda has always had a passion and zest for life with the skill for turning dreams into reality.
Over the last 20 years, she has been expertly building her speaking and consulting business, Step Into Success.
How to Connect with Belinda:
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/stepintosuccess
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/belindaellsworth
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/stepintosuccess/
Website - www.workfromyourhappyplace.com

How to become a Successful Entrepreneur With Travis Rosbach Aug 25, 2022

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Owning a business is great, but making your business gain a good reputation, stand out in the marketplace, and sustainable in a competitive environment is a tall order for most entrepreneurs.
As an entrepreneur or up and coming business owner, there are key elements that you must consider to remain relevant in your niche. And how can you archive and learn all these components?
In this episode, Travis Rosbach talks about his success journey, accomplishments, and challenges. His success story will motivate your entrepreneurial journey and positively affect your approach to your business.
“The books you are reading now will build the future you.”
Snapshot of the Key Points from the Episode:
[02:28] Travis shares his background story. How was he drawn to the business side?
[09:47] Why is it important to stay curious? Travis talks about how curiosity influenced his success.
[11:41] Travis digs deep into his superpowers and their influence on his success journey.
[14:37] Travis expounds on the success journey of the hydro flask and how it came to be. He narrates the steps he took after discovering the hydro flask
[22:59] Travis explains his marketing strategy for the hydro flask, and what he did to make it a great brand.
[25:41] Travis outlines his greatest accomplishment and how they made him happy. He talks about his biggest challenges and how he worked through them.
[30:49] What does working from your happy place mean to Travis?
[32:00] Travis’ advice for up and coming entrepreneurs and anyone with an idea who wants to make it a reality.
About Travis Rosbach -
Rosbach is a serial entrepreneur, world explorer, and founder of the billion-dollar brand Hydro Flask.
 Capt. Rosbach has spent the last three decades enhancing his entrepreneurial skills.
Throughout the years, Mr. Rosbach has been proud to invent and found Hydro Flask®, work as a business broker, fly as an Airline Pilot, is an active Professional Speaker, and start The Tumalo Group, providing sourcing, advising, and consulting.
His clients include various industries, celebrities, individuals, and even countries.
He not only shares his tradecraft with others but also practices it in the many startups in which he is currently involved.
How to connect with Travis Rosbach:
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/travisrosbach/
Website - https://www.tumalogroup.com/
About the Host -
Belinda Ellsworth is a Speaker, Trainer, Best-Selling Author, and Podcaster
She has been a professional speaker, mover, and shaker for more than 25 years. Having built three successful companies, she has helped thousands of entrepreneurs make better decisions, create successful systems, and build business strategies using her "Four Pillars of Success" system.
Belinda has always had a passion and zest for life with the skill for turning dreams into reality.
Over the last 20 years, she has been expertly building her speaking and consulting business, Step Into Success.
How to Connect with Belinda:
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/stepintosuccess
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/belindaellsworth
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/stepintosuccess/
Website - www.workfromyourhappyplace.com

How Weekly Meal Preparation Can Save you Time and Cultivate Healthy Habits Aug 23, 2022

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Every working woman essentially has two jobs, and both demand equal time and attention. There’s her actual job, with all of the demands her work places on her, and then there’s her personal life and all of the demands of managing a home and family
With so many roles and duties, finding enough time to get both jobs done well can sometimes become challenging. But with proper planning and some time-saving hacks, it’s possible to stay balanced and have enough time to live your best life in both roles.
Food preparation is one of the biggest activities that eats up a lot time every week.
Think about:
How much time you spend planning your meals for the day and how much time you spend preparing meals daily. If you’re like most women, it’s a lot of time and effort.
Well-planned meals save time and stress, making meal preparing easier.
Preparing your meals in advance not only saves you time, but also helps you to stay healthy.
In today’s busy world, where we have to be on our toes all the time, we need to ensure that we utilize our time smartly. We need to be fit to handle every challenge and obstacle, both physically and mentally.
In this episode, I talk about how weekly meal preparation can help us increase productivity and stay healthy.
Snapshot of the Key Points from the Episode:
[02:18] A time-saving tip that I have learned from my 18-year-old.
[03:44] The importance of weekly meal preparation - How it has helped me in my business and health.
[06:43] Why is Sunday the best day for weekly meal preparation? How to make it fun and efficient.
About the Host -
Belinda Ellsworth is a Speaker, Trainer, Best-Selling Author, and Podcaster
She has been a professional speaker, mover, and shaker for more than 25 years. Having built three successful companies, she has helped thousands of entrepreneurs make better decisions, create successful systems, and build business strategies using her "Four Pillars of Success" system.
Belinda has always had a passion and zest for life with the skill for turning dreams into reality.
Over the last 20 years, she has been expertly building her speaking and consulting business, Step Into Success.
How to Connect with Belinda:
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/stepintosuccess
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/belindaellsworth
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/stepintosuccess/
Website - www.workfromyourhappyplace.com

Live a Lasting Legacy with Lisa Robbin Young Aug 22, 2022

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It’s every artist's dream to build a lasting legacy, but few artists actually do. Those who do differentiate themselves from other artists because they consider their art as not just art, but also as a business.
You can be excellent at what you do, but if you fail to monetize it and build your empire, your success will always be limited.
Mastering your craft as an artist is important, but knowing how to promote it to the right audience is crucial to your success.
In this episode, Lisa Robbin Young talks about how you can become a successful artist and live a lasting legacy that future generation will treasure.
"To become a successful artist, you first must overcome something that is stopping you from taking action."
Snapshot of the Key Points from the Episode:
[02:180 Lisa shares her background story and talks about how she started her musical journey.
[04:12] Why do most artists struggle with the business side of art? How to shift their mindset.
[07:22] Lisa shares three tips on how to become a successful artist.
[10:19] Lisa talks about the skillsets that have helped her succeed.
[12:58] Lisa talks about her most significant accomplishments and one of her favorite performances.
[17:07] Lisa talks about her struggles - How she navigated through them and what have been her biggest lessons.
[21:59] Lisa’s advice on growing your network and building relationships.
[25:27] What are some of the struggles of online networking? What mistakes do most people make? How to utilize social media to grow your audience.
[31:25] What does working from your happy place mean to Lisa?
{32:02] Lisa's advice on what makes an entrepreneur successful.
About Lisa Robbin Young -
Lisa Robbin Young didn't wait to get discovered. She is an award-winning speaker, best-selling author, and accomplished musician with multiple albums to her credit.
Lisa's been featured on Disney+ and is the host of Creative Freedom, a show that's evolved into a book, podcast, and live event series. She helps creative entrepreneurs define and achieve success on their own terms.
Lisa believes that the best way to be truly successful in life and business is to be yourself – warts, sparkles, and all – so you can Own Your Dreams Without Selling Your SoulTM.
Lisa founded Ark Entertainment Media - a business growth consultancy for ambitious creatives who want to become the celebrity of their industry and leave a lasting legacy to future generations.
How to Connect with Lisa Robbin Young:
LinkedIn - HTTPS://LinkedIn.com/in/LisaRobbinYoung
Facebook - HTTPS://Facebook.com/LisaRobbinYoung.fan
Instagram - HTTPS://Instagram.com/LisaRobbinYoung
Twitter - HTTPS://twitter.com/LisaRobbinYoung
Youtube - HTTPS://YouTube.com/younglisam
Freebie - https://LisaRobbinYoung.com/quiz
Offer: Lisa's music is available on iTunes and Amazon
About the Host -
Belinda Ellsworth is a Speaker, Trainer, Best-Selling Author, and Podcaster
She has been a professional speaker, mover, and shaker for more than 25 years. Having built three successful companies, she has helped thousands of entrepreneurs make better decisions, create successful systems, and build business strategies using her "Four Pillars of Success" system.
Belinda has always had a passion and zest for life with the skill for turning dreams into reality.
Over the last 20 years, she has been expertly building her speaking and consulting business, Step Into Success.
How to Connect with Belinda:
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/stepintosuccess
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/belindaellsworth
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/stepintosuccess/
Website - www.workfromyourhappyplace.com

A Simple Time-Saving Hack to Get Rid of Frustrations Aug 17, 2022

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When it comes to time management, I often share tips on managing your work better in order to become more productive. But not many people talk about how to be more organized at home or in other areas of your life.
Our work is just one part of our life. If we want to save time and be productive, we must also ensure that our time is well managed in the other areas of our life as well.
If you think carefully, you will find that most of the time, you run out of time because your time was wasted on something mundane. Maybe breakfast preparation took longer than usual or you couldn’t find your watch and spent time looking for it.
Maybe you can’t find your car keys before leaving home in the morning. Now think about the time you spend looking for them and the irritation and frustration that goes along with being late for work or an important meeting because of it.
In this episode, I share a simple, time-saving tip that has helped me save time and eliminate frustrations before stepping out of the house.
We cannot manage time, but we can control how we utilize it, and these simple, time-saving hacks can help you save some extra time, which can put you in the right frame of mind for your entire day.
About the Host -
Belinda Ellsworth is a Speaker, Trainer, Best-Selling Author, and Podcaster
She has been a professional speaker, mover, and shaker for more than 25 years. Having built three successful companies, she has helped thousands of entrepreneurs make better decisions, create successful systems, and build business strategies using her "Four Pillars of Success" system.
Belinda has always had a passion and zest for life with the skill for turning dreams into reality.
Over the last 20 years, she has been expertly building her speaking and consulting business, Step Into Success.
How to Connect with Belinda:
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/stepintosuccess
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/belindaellsworth
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/stepintosuccess/
Website - www.workfromyourhappyplace.com

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