No to Normal
Danielle Renee
Welcome to the podcast that gives you permission to say no. No to boring. No to putting off your dreams. No to a job you hate. No to old habits that no longer serve you. No to imposter syndrome. No to normal.
I’m your host, Danielle Renee, and I’ve spent the past 10 years trying new jobs, starting my own businesses, and moving across the country all in an attempt to build a life that doesn’t give the Sunday Scaries (if you know, you know). With this show, I’ll be sharing some of my favorite ventures, like when I converted a school bus into a mobile gift shop, and when I discovered the wonderful world of seasonal work by googling “jobs that pay your rent.”
I’ll also have weekly interviews with creatives, industry-disruptors, and adventurous souls who said “no” to the normal 9-5 life, and are defining happiness and success on their own terms. Basically, I started a podcast so I’d have an excuse to chat with some of the coolest humans I’ve ever met, and I’m excited to invite you along for the ride!
I’m your host, Danielle Renee, and I’ve spent the past 10 years trying new jobs, starting my own businesses, and moving across the country all in an attempt to build a life that doesn’t give the Sunday Scaries (if you know, you know). With this show, I’ll be sharing some of my favorite ventures, like when I converted a school bus into a mobile gift shop, and when I discovered the wonderful world of seasonal work by googling “jobs that pay your rent.”
I’ll also have weekly interviews with creatives, industry-disruptors, and adventurous souls who said “no” to the normal 9-5 life, and are defining happiness and success on their own terms. Basically, I started a podcast so I’d have an excuse to chat with some of the coolest humans I’ve ever met, and I’m excited to invite you along for the ride!
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Top 10 No to Normal Episodes
Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best No to Normal episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to No to Normal for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite No to Normal episode by adding your comments to the episode page.
09/18/24 • 32 min
Content creators, influencers, and solo-travelers alike all know the struggle of trying to film content in public. “Are people judging me? Do I look super cringey?” These are common (and totally valid!) thoughts, but you can’t let fear of judgement keep you from creating the content you want.
In this episode, I’m sharing the 6 best tips for tackling the discomfort that comes with public content creation, so you can confidently step in front of the camera no matter where you are. I’m also sharing several of my own anecdotes from filming in public to remind you that you’re not alone.
Happy creating, friends!
Follow the show on Instagram: Instagram (@notonormalpod)
In this episode, I’m sharing the 6 best tips for tackling the discomfort that comes with public content creation, so you can confidently step in front of the camera no matter where you are. I’m also sharing several of my own anecdotes from filming in public to remind you that you’re not alone.
Happy creating, friends!
Follow the show on Instagram: Instagram (@notonormalpod)
25 - Do Cozy Jobs Exist in Real Life?
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02/21/24 • 36 min
If you grew up watching Gilmore Girls, or if you tune in to Hallmark movies around Christmas time, you’re very familiar with the romanticized jobs like “innkeeper” or “bookshop owner.” And maybe you’ve even seen those jobs and thought “man, I wish I could spend my days like that!”
Well, in today’s episode I’m talking with Caroline Cardamone, known as Inn Keeper Caroline on social meda, about what it’s really like to be a 25-year old innkeeper in a tourist town, how the job differs from the fictional portrayals, and why she thinks so many people online have connected to her day in the life of an innkeeper videos.
If you’ve ever dreamed of quitting your stressful job in exchange for a calm life working in a beautiful b&b, then today’s conversation is for you.
Follow today’s guest on Instagram. (https://www.instagram.com/innkeepercaroline)
Stay up to date with No To Normal on Instagram. (Instagram (@notonormalpod))
Well, in today’s episode I’m talking with Caroline Cardamone, known as Inn Keeper Caroline on social meda, about what it’s really like to be a 25-year old innkeeper in a tourist town, how the job differs from the fictional portrayals, and why she thinks so many people online have connected to her day in the life of an innkeeper videos.
If you’ve ever dreamed of quitting your stressful job in exchange for a calm life working in a beautiful b&b, then today’s conversation is for you.
Follow today’s guest on Instagram. (https://www.instagram.com/innkeepercaroline)
Stay up to date with No To Normal on Instagram. (Instagram (@notonormalpod))
04/03/24 • 34 min
Not only has Jennae Cecelia earned a living as a poet, she has self-published 13 books in the past 8 years! While her first book didn’t get the sales she had hoped, she just kept writing, and is now a best-selling author who writes commissioned poems and coaches other authors, in addition to releasing her own books.
In today’s episode, we talk about how she stayed motivated when she was first starting out, how she markets herself as an author in 2024, what inspired her to write her new book, Come Be Cozy, and how she has handled people in her life who questioned her career path as a professional poet.
Follow Jennae Cecelia on Instagram: Instagram (@jennaececelia)
Follow No to Normal on Instagram: Instagram (@notonormalpod)
In today’s episode, we talk about how she stayed motivated when she was first starting out, how she markets herself as an author in 2024, what inspired her to write her new book, Come Be Cozy, and how she has handled people in her life who questioned her career path as a professional poet.
Follow Jennae Cecelia on Instagram: Instagram (@jennaececelia)
Follow No to Normal on Instagram: Instagram (@notonormalpod)
36 - Finding Focus When You Have Too Many Ideas
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06/12/24 • 18 min
If you’re a multi-passionate entrepreneur or creative, it can be so hard to decide on which idea to follow! When you’re constantly dreaming up new ideas and projects, how are you supposed to figure out which one is worth doing? And if you have multiple things you want to chase after, how do you make time for all of them in your day-to-day?
In this episode, I’m sharing the BEST question to ask yourself when you’re feeling overwhelmed with possibilities to help you narrow your focus and actually start moving in the right direction!
Follow along with the show at: Instagram (@notonormalpod)
In this episode, I’m sharing the BEST question to ask yourself when you’re feeling overwhelmed with possibilities to help you narrow your focus and actually start moving in the right direction!
Follow along with the show at: Instagram (@notonormalpod)
05/15/24 • 16 min
“You’re not working hard enough. You’re not committed enough. Everyone else is doing better than you.” If this sounds like your internal monologue, then this episode is for you!
Trust me, I know what it’s like to be your own toughest critic, but I think I’ve finally cracked the code on giving yourself grace and accepting where you’re at in your journey, even if it’s not as far along as you would like.
By the end of this episode, you’ll have a new, simple strategy for reframing your negative thoughts that you can apply to work & personal issues alike.
If you enjoy today’s episode, please subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts and hit that 5-star rating, so other listeners can find the show!
Follow along with the show at: Instagram (@notonormalpod)
Trust me, I know what it’s like to be your own toughest critic, but I think I’ve finally cracked the code on giving yourself grace and accepting where you’re at in your journey, even if it’s not as far along as you would like.
By the end of this episode, you’ll have a new, simple strategy for reframing your negative thoughts that you can apply to work & personal issues alike.
If you enjoy today’s episode, please subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts and hit that 5-star rating, so other listeners can find the show!
Follow along with the show at: Instagram (@notonormalpod)
10 - Love Where You Live
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10/11/23 • 43 min
Sure, you’ve binge-watched every episode of Parks and Rec, but have you ever thought about what goes into planning a city? How does a town go from a place that people live, to a place that people LOVE?
Today, I’m talking with Peter Kageyama, author of For the Love of Cities: The Love Affair Between People and Their Places, about the people who have improved their cities in fun, creative, and surprising ways...and how you can do the same!
You can find links from today’s episode, more information about the guest, and full episode transcripts at www.notonormalpod.com.
Today, I’m talking with Peter Kageyama, author of For the Love of Cities: The Love Affair Between People and Their Places, about the people who have improved their cities in fun, creative, and surprising ways...and how you can do the same!
You can find links from today’s episode, more information about the guest, and full episode transcripts at www.notonormalpod.com.
16 - How to Live a More Playful Life
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11/22/23 • 40 min
Laura Haver has always been good at incorporating play into her life: first as a tennis player, then as a coach, and now as a mom and play advocate. In today’s episode, she talks about leaving her successful (but stressful) career in marketing, training as a pro athlete after having kids, and how she helps women lead more playful, vibrant, and fulfilling lives.
You can find links from today’s episode, more information about the guest, and full episode transcripts at www.notonormalpod.com.
You can find links from today’s episode, more information about the guest, and full episode transcripts at www.notonormalpod.com.
No to Normal - Trailer
No to Normal
07/26/23 • 1 min
Welcome to the podcast that gives you permission to say no. No to boring. No to putting off your dreams. No to a job you hate. No to old habits that no longer serve you. No to imposter syndrome. No to normal.
I’m your host, Danielle Renee, and I’ve spent the past 10 years trying new jobs, starting my own businesses, and moving across the country all in an attempt to build a life that doesn’t give the Sunday Scaries (if you know, you know). With this show, I’ll be sharing some of my favorite ventures, like when I converted a school bus into a mobile gift shop, and when I discovered the wonderful world of seasonal work by googling “jobs that pay your rent.”
I’ll also have weekly interviews with creatives, industry-disruptors, and adventurous souls who said “no” to the normal 9-5 life, and are defining happiness and success on their own terms. Basically, I started a podcast so I’d have an excuse to chat with some of the coolest humans I’ve ever met, and I’m excited to invite you along for the ride!
I’m your host, Danielle Renee, and I’ve spent the past 10 years trying new jobs, starting my own businesses, and moving across the country all in an attempt to build a life that doesn’t give the Sunday Scaries (if you know, you know). With this show, I’ll be sharing some of my favorite ventures, like when I converted a school bus into a mobile gift shop, and when I discovered the wonderful world of seasonal work by googling “jobs that pay your rent.”
I’ll also have weekly interviews with creatives, industry-disruptors, and adventurous souls who said “no” to the normal 9-5 life, and are defining happiness and success on their own terms. Basically, I started a podcast so I’d have an excuse to chat with some of the coolest humans I’ve ever met, and I’m excited to invite you along for the ride!
1 - To All The Jobs I’ve (Tried) To Love Before
No to Normal
08/09/23 • 16 min
Long story short, the past decade has been a sometimes-fun, sometimes-stressful series of weird jobs, business ideas, and big moves as I attempted to answer that ever-consuming question: what do I want to do with my life?
Today, I’m sharing who I am, how I finally fulfilled my dream of moving to California, and why I decided to start No to Normal.
If you loved today’s episode, come hang out with me on TikTok and Instagram at @notonormalpod.You can find links from today’s episode and full episode transcripts at www.notonormalpod.com.
Today, I’m sharing who I am, how I finally fulfilled my dream of moving to California, and why I decided to start No to Normal.
If you loved today’s episode, come hang out with me on TikTok and Instagram at @notonormalpod.You can find links from today’s episode and full episode transcripts at www.notonormalpod.com.
02/14/24 • 37 min
Before I started this podcast, before I moved to Lake Tahoe, before I did Instagram coaching, I got the crazy idea in my head to buy a mini school bus and convert into a mobile gift shop.
In today’s episode I’m answering the biggest questions about running a mobile shop including how I converted the bus, where I parked the bus, where I found inventory, and the biggest lessons I learned from having this little business.
If you dream of getting into retail but you don’t want to make the big investment of renting a brick-and-mortar location, then a mobile business might just be the perfect solution for you!
Follow along with the show, or ask me questions about today’s episode at: Instagram (@notonormalpod)
In today’s episode I’m answering the biggest questions about running a mobile shop including how I converted the bus, where I parked the bus, where I found inventory, and the biggest lessons I learned from having this little business.
If you dream of getting into retail but you don’t want to make the big investment of renting a brick-and-mortar location, then a mobile business might just be the perfect solution for you!
Follow along with the show, or ask me questions about today’s episode at: Instagram (@notonormalpod)
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FAQ
How many episodes does No to Normal have?
No to Normal currently has 51 episodes available.
What topics does No to Normal cover?
The podcast is about Society & Culture, Personal Journals, Podcasts, Business and Careers.
What is the most popular episode on No to Normal?
The episode title '1 - To All The Jobs I’ve (Tried) To Love Before' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on No to Normal?
The average episode length on No to Normal is 33 minutes.
How often are episodes of No to Normal released?
Episodes of No to Normal are typically released every 7 days.
When was the first episode of No to Normal?
The first episode of No to Normal was released on Jul 26, 2023.
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