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Creating Your Happy Place

Creating Your Happy Place

Rebecca

A podcast that explores how our spaces support (or sabotage) our happiness and make it easier (or harder) to reach our goals, then empowers you to do whatever it takes to get happy at home. 😊🏑
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Creating Your Happy Place - Episode 13: Cancer, Co-Working, and Covid (With Guest Tracey Warren)
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11/18/20 β€’ 54 min

Today on Creating Your Happy Place, we chat with special guest Tracey Warren! CEO of the co-working space In-Spark, this eternal optimist faced (and conquered) a cancer diagnosis with a smile.
In this episode she shares why she started a co-working space (and addresses some of the challenges of co-working) along with her story of facing cancer during covid. Listen to how she brought sunshine into 2020 despite the challenges.
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Champion igniter, Tracey Warren supports women entrepreneurs and asks, "What if you already knew everyone you needed to know to be truly successful in your business?" "How would that change things for you?" She is an author, truth teller, authentic speaker and remarkable community creator who brings an army of champions and advocates along on whatever trail she blazes including her recent victory over breast cancer. She’s excited to cheer you on when you are successful, and encourage you when you need a gentle nudge. Most days, you will likely find her quoting some random movie line or breaking into song – or laughing out loud at something she found funny!
Follow her on Instagram at Instagram.com/thetraceywarren
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Rebecca is CEO of her Seattle-based residential interior design company Seriously Happy Homes, author of the book Happy Starts at Home, and host of this podcast! She's a business consultant to her fellow residential interior designers through Seriously Happy Coaching & Consulting and a small business mentor with SCORE Seattle. She can't resist a costume party or a cat video, and has a weakness for Oreos, Taco Bell, and Scotch whiskey. 😁 Follow her on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/beseriouslyhappy/
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Creating Your Happy Place: A podcast that explores how our spaces support (or sabotage) our happiness and make it easier (or harder) to reach our goals, then empowers you to do whatever it takes to get happy at home. 😊🏑
Make sure to review and subscribe!

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Creating Your Happy Place - Candice Bakx Freisen in Canada: Rural Life on a Chicken Farm
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06/08/23 β€’ 32 min

You don't have to cross an ocean to become an expat - you could just move to Canada! Think the slow life on a rural chicken farm in the quiet outskirts of Manitoba sounds like a dream? You should definitely check out this episode!

In Episode 7, Season 2 of Creating Your Happy Place, we talk with Candice Bakx-Freisen about what it's like to live in rural Manitoba, and the difference between buying real estate (and living in) Canada versus in the United States.
Professionally, Candice is a Real Estate Agent & Real Estate Investor who's passionate about helping people reach their financial dreams. She coaches, trains, and offers mentorship on money topics ranging from basic budgeting to real estate investing.
Her candid approach to business, and ability to get past the fluff and dig into the root of each challenge for her clients so that they get more of the important stuff done has led to her becoming a highly sought-after coach within the finance and real estate industries.

As a mother of 4, top performing realtor, entrepreneur, money coach, and speaker, Candice is the very definition of what it means to be a highly motivated woman, and she has a passion for helping others succeed in life and business. Candice has had many opportunities to speak in front of large crowds and enjoys teaching others and helping people reach their financial dreams.

- Where to find Candice - -
Instagram: @candice.bakx.friesen
Facebook: @candicebakxfriesen
Website: candicebakxfriesen.com

- About the host - -
Rebecca West is a business coach for ambitious residential interior designers who are determined to become the only designer their clients and contractors call.
She's also obsessed with creating happy homes, so if you need some advice for your home you can check out her book Happy Starts at Home or sign up for a via-Zoom Design Helpline.
Rebecca can't resist a costume party or a cat video, and has a weakness for Oreos, Taco Bell, and Scotch whiskey. 😁
πŸ™ If you like this podcast, make sure to review, subscribe, or share!

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Creating Your Happy Place - Episode 24: Organizing Your Happy Home (With Guest Star Hansen)
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06/04/21 β€’ 52 min

Today on Creating Your Happy Place, we are chatting with special guest Star Hansen! Star lives in Tucson Arizona in a Santa Fe-style home with her boyfriend, and her 2 dogs, a cat, and 13 coy fish. She's a Certified Professional Organizer, aka a clutter whisperer! In this episode, she shares what clutter is (both physical and mental), and how we can deal with it.
Star Hansen brings peace to the world one color-coded label at a time. Known as the β€œLifestyle Organizer,” Star’s multi-layered approach is that of mind, body, spirit, & space. Star has a knack for seeing through the chaos and into the lives & hearts of those she works with. Through her unique approach, she diagnoses people’s emotional and lifestyle blocks, guiding them to a state of organization and joy. She has been featured on OWN, TLC, HGTV, Style, and A&E. Star’s thought-provoking TEDx talk explores what the monsters in your closet are trying to tell you. Star can be found helping people across the world shift their relationship to clutter through her Chaos to Calm Organizing Membership.
Her links:
Website- www.starhansen.com
Instagram- www.instagram.com/star.hansen/
Facebook- www.facebook.com/StarHansen/
Rebecca is CEO of her Seattle-based residential interior design company Seriously Happy Homes, author of the book Happy Starts at Home, and host of this podcast! She's a business consultant to her fellow residential interior designers through Seriously Happy Coaching & Consulting and a small business mentor with SCORE Seattle. She can't resist a costume party or a cat video, and has a weakness for Oreos, Taco Bell, and Scotch whiskey. 😁 Follow her on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/beseriouslyhappy/
Welcome to Creating Your Happy Place! A podcast that explores how our spaces support (or sabotage) our happiness and make it easier (or harder) to reach our goals, then empowers you to do whatever it takes to get happy at home. 😊🏑
Make sure to review and subscribe!

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Welcome to Creating Your Happy Place! A podcast that explores how our spaces support (or sabotage) our happiness and make it easier (or harder) to reach our goals, then empowers you to do whatever it takes to get happy at home. Today, I am introducing the podcast and explaining why I do what I do!
Make sure to subscribe and review!
Where to find me:
Website- https://seriouslyhappy.com/ and http://seriouslyhappyhomes.com/
Instagram- @beseriouslyhappy

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Welcome to Creating Your Happy Place! A podcast that explores how our spaces support (or sabotage) our happiness and make it easier (or harder) to reach our goals, then empowers you to do whatever it takes to get happy at home. 😊🏑
Make sure to review and subscribe!
Our Guest, artist & adventurer Terry Rafferty:
Today, we are talking with special guest Terry Rafferty. Terry is an artist who sees creating home as a recurring adventure, and finds it difficult to stay in one place too long. She and her hubby have wandered the globe, spending three years living on a sailboat in the South Pacific, hand-building a strawbale home in Montana, restoring a mansion in Georgia, and traveling the globe between home remodels. At the moment she feels settled in North Georgia perched high on Lookout Mountain where she can see seven states from her backyard, and spends her time gardening when not painting her award-winning narrative still life artwork. Find her work on her website or follow her on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/terryraffertystudio/
The Host, designer & author Rebecca West:
Rebecca is CEO of her Seattle-based residential interior design company Seriously Happy Homes, author of the book Happy Starts at Home, and host of this podcast! She's a business consultant to her fellow residential interior designers through Seriously Happy Coaching & Consulting and a small business mentor with SCORE Seattle. She can't resist a costume party or a cat video, and has a weakness for Oreos, Taco Bell, and Scotch whiskey. 😁 Follow her on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/beseriouslyhappy/

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Creating Your Happy Place - Episode 6: Making Home Your Refuge (With Guest Hollis Rendleman)
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08/13/20 β€’ 41 min

Welcome to Creating Your Happy Place! A podcast that explores how our spaces support (or sabotage) our happiness and make it easier (or harder) to reach our goals, then empowers you to do whatever it takes to get happy at home. 😊🏑
Make sure to review and subscribe!
Today, we are talking with special guest Hollis Rendleman. Hollis is an interior architect/designer who grew up in beautiful homes (some of which were even pictured in magazines!), but they never felt happy. She has gone through a huge journey to discover her home aesthetic and how to positively connect to her home.
Hollis Rendleman Interiors is an interior architecture/design service for people who
desire more from the four walls of their home. Through design theory and years of
experience, Hollis creates custom designs that feed your soul and elevates the way you live. She also supports the DIY-ers through one-time consults and offers workshops for those folks who need guidance to create their vision. Please visit hollisrendleman.com for more information, or to schedule an introductory call. Find her on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/hollisrendlemaninteriors/ !
Rebecca is CEO of her Seattle-based residential interior design company Seriously Happy Homes, author of the book Happy Starts at Home, and host of this podcast! She's a business consultant to her fellow residential interior designers through Seriously Happy Coaching & Consulting and a small business mentor with SCORE Seattle. She can't resist a costume party or a cat video, and has a weakness for Oreos, Taco Bell, and Scotch whiskey. 😁 Follow her on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/beseriouslyhappy/

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Today on Creating Your Happy Place, we are chatting with special guest Holly Chayes! Holly is a style consultant with a background in theatrical costume design, and she knows all about fashion! Living in New York City, she has a New York City apartment, which comes with a set of challenges. Holly shares her experiences with closets, retail spaces, and personal style. You wear your clothes every single day, they should make you happy!
Holly Chayes is a style and wardrobe consultant. She works with you to bring your clothing into alignment with who you are, and who you feel you are meant to be, helping you to build and keep a wardrobe you love.
Website: https://www.whowearswho.com
The best way to stay in touch: https://www.whowearswho.com/newsletter/
Talking About Clothes with Holly Chayes: https://www.whowearswho.com/podcast/
Rebecca is CEO of her Seattle-based residential interior design company Seriously Happy Homes, author of the book Happy Starts at Home, and host of this podcast! She's a business consultant to her fellow residential interior designers through Seriously Happy Coaching & Consulting and a small business mentor with SCORE Seattle. She can't resist a costume party or a cat video, and has a weakness for Oreos, Taco Bell, and Scotch whiskey. 😁 Follow her on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/beseriouslyhappy/
Welcome to Creating Your Happy Place! A podcast that explores how our spaces support (or sabotage) our happiness and make it easier (or harder) to reach our goals, then empowers you to do whatever it takes to get happy at home. 😊🏑
Make sure to review and subscribe!

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Today on Creating Your Happy Place, we are chatting with special guest Sarah Siegele! Sarah has had an extremely unlucky past with homes. They've been flooded, flooded again, and then near fires!? Listen to this episode to hear about Sarah's journey and find out how she has pushed through these unlucky situations and remained positive!
Sarah owns ULC Business Solutions, a bookkeeping company specializing in helping other small businesses and individuals understand their finances and make informed decisions. When not hard at work, she loves traveling with her husband and spending time with friends, family, and her dog Zoey.
Website: www.ulcbs.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/ulcbs
Rebecca is CEO of her Seattle-based residential interior design company Seriously Happy Homes, author of the book Happy Starts at Home, and host of this podcast! She's a business consultant to her fellow residential interior designers through Seriously Happy Coaching & Consulting and a small business mentor with SCORE Seattle. She can't resist a costume party or a cat video, and has a weakness for Oreos, Taco Bell, and Scotch whiskey. 😁 Follow her on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/beseriouslyhappy/
Welcome to Creating Your Happy Place! A podcast that explores how our spaces support (or sabotage) our happiness and make it easier (or harder) to reach our goals, then empowers you to do whatever it takes to get happy at home. 😊🏑
Make sure to review and subscribe!

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How many episodes does Creating Your Happy Place have?

Creating Your Happy Place currently has 39 episodes available.

What topics does Creating Your Happy Place cover?

The podcast is about Leisure, Home & Garden, Design, Home Decor, Podcasts, Interior Design and Arts.

What is the most popular episode on Creating Your Happy Place?

The episode title 'Episode 4: Special Needs- Creating A Home for Everybody (With Guest Shelly Rosenberg)' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Creating Your Happy Place?

The average episode length on Creating Your Happy Place is 38 minutes.

How often are episodes of Creating Your Happy Place released?

Episodes of Creating Your Happy Place are typically released every 13 days, 23 hours.

When was the first episode of Creating Your Happy Place?

The first episode of Creating Your Happy Place was released on Jun 2, 2020.

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