The Simplifiers Podcast

Today I want to talk about a bit of a controversial decision I made this week. Hello, my name is Mary and I'm a Facebook-aholic. Yes, I'm totally, utterly addicted. It's embarrassing for me to admit this. But I'm your stereotypical Gen-Xer who wakes up and reaches for my phone first thing in the morning, instead of a cuddle or a coffee. And that's not okay. I'm a Simplifier, for crying out loud! S...

Money, money, money! Okay, so two weeks back, we spoke with Meriflor Toneatto on simple , practical tips to manifest more money in your work and in your life. Now, I want to talk about simplifying how you handle the budgeting side of your money, both for your personal finances and for your business. My guest today is Phylecia Jones , a self -proclaimed Budgetologist and money management expert tha...

Today, I want to talk about mastering the power of repetition.  Yes, that's right, the power of repetition. Say it with me this time: the POWER of repetition. Okay, I promise the whole episode won't be like that. (haha!) No, but really… What makes a new thought into an ingrained subconscious belief? Repetition. Remember: Thoughts become emotions become actions become beliefs. There's a concept cal...

What makes a habit or routine in your life a good one? Well, for me… it's one that helps keep you on track and living your BEST life. The ones that uplift you, nourish your mind body soul and spirit. It's the daily, little choices that shape who you are. My guest today is Melissa Monte, the host of the Mind Love podcast and she's simplifying how to set habits & routines to help you live your best...

Today, I want to challenge you to earn $1000. No, I mean like today, in the next 24 hours. GAME ON, my friend. Game on. Here's how. If you're a small business owner, it's likely you have a following of people who are LOVING what you are dishing out. And maybe when you're just starting out, that might be your mom and your BFF. No shame, we all started there (and my mom barely knows how to use Faceb...

Can we talk about money? Is that taboo? Does the thought of this topic give you the heebie-jeebies? If so, PERFECT. Because let's face it, a few of us have a love/hate relationship with money and wouldn't it be nice to shake that off?! My guest today is Meriflor Toneatto and she is the author of the new book: "Money, Manifestation & Miracles." Stop. Pause. Just imagine those 3 words together for a...

Today, I want to talk about self-love. Do you love yourself? I mean, like really, truly, madly in love with yourself? Or are you like me and you wake up, pinch at the softness around your midsection and feel a bit…bleh. What's that about, you guys?? It's funny, when I look back at pictures of myself, 5, 10, even 20 years ago, I think, "dang, I looked pretty good!" But when I look at the reflection...

Let's talk Fashion. But more importantly… body positivity, personal branding and how all of that really plays a part in how you show up in the world as a creative and an entrepreneur. My guest today is Carrie Montgomery and she's an Image and Brand Consultant who is going to help us simplify our style to match your personal brand. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU WILL LEARN: • How to create your visual identi...

Today, I want to ask a really important question, girlfriend to girlfriend, REAL talk time: Yeah, but are you happy? Yowch, Mary! Going in the for the gut, eh? I know, I know…this one is not an easy question to answer, especially when you're trying so hard to build a business that is thriving….and well, pay the bills. And especially in light of the heartbreaking news about Kate Spade. Desperate. S...

As a small business owner, you might fall into the trap of thinking, " oh man, I need to come up with a million dollar idea to build a million dollar business. How the heck am I gonna do that?!! " Well, my special guest today, Nigel Collin wants to challenge that thought and teach you how to grow your small business in simple, little ways. He calls it, the Game of Inches. And he's simplifying how...

What do you do when you're feeling mentally blocked? Okay, promise you won't laugh… but seriously, this totally works for me! Imagine this, you're working at home, mindlessly scrolling Facebook, falling down the rabbit hole that is social media. ( Girl, I do it too sometimes…there's no shame!) There's your to-do list, sitting there, staring back at you and what do you do? You make another cup of t...

I'm willing to bet one of two things happened when you saw the title of today's episode…either you thought, "well, this doesn't apply to me, I don't tell lies" or " ohhhhhh, girl…we're about to get down into my ISH, aren't we?" And my response is simply this… Girl, I'm right there with ya. My special guest today is Dr Dana Marrocco and she received a PhD in Educational Psychology and is absolutely...

What if fear is holding you back? Today, I share my experience and what I learned at the Big Magic workshop, lead by author Liz Gilbert of Eat, Pray, Love. Incredible. Transformative. Powerful. Moving. Those words only scratch the surface of what REALLY happened in that magical venue called the Friends House in London. It's funny, I went into the writing workshop thinking it was all about how to w...

Ever questioned if you're on the right path or not? What if you could FINALLY figure out your soul's calling in life? This episode is dedicated to those who feel stuck in life, struggling to claw yourself out of the muck, out of anxiety, depression or sadness. I hope my conversation today helps you take one tiny step towards healing…and more importantly, towards clarity. My special guest today is...

Today, we're talking about online summits and why they make you smarter. One of the very best things about going to some of my favorite in-person conferences is the fact you get top quality education and the ability to network with like-minded businesses and superstars you admire. However, my LEAST favorite thing is the cost to travel! Since moving to the UK from Austin, Texas, I travel back to th...

If you're a small business owner, I'm sure you've overheard someone saying how important it is to have an email list these days, in order to grow your business. Why is that? Well, let's not forget… social media has only been around for a decade now but it's fundamentally changed how we as entrepreneurs market and sell ourselves to our prospective clients. Back in the day, you simply ran a print ad...

What does it take to succeed in life? Recently, I was inside a Facebook group full of female creative entrepreneurs and someone (I'll call her Nancy) wrote this: " It's crazy how many amazing beautiful women are a part of this group. I mean you all have become my role models. I just want to follow in your shadows! How do you all become such influences on social media, life, work?? You all really g...

Are you self-sabotaging and wondering WHY you're not getting the results you want in life? Have no fear, Lilli Badcock is here to help us break through our "Upper Limits" that stop us from succeeding. 
 Lilli's mission is to help her clients build unshakable confidence and to THRIVE in spite of anxiety. Learn how to squash self-sabotage in simple ways. And, to top it all off, this girl is FUNNY! 
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Got a big decision to make? Let's talk about analysis paralysis. You know, that thing you do when you're trying to make a decision on something but find yourself stopping DEAD in your tracks. Why do we do that?? Well, it's incredibly common and it all boils down to this. We are over-thinking all the little details in this decision, no matter if it's a big one or a small one, we are totally sweatin...

Do you find contracts, insurance and the legal side of your small business a bit daunting? Well, this episode is JUST for you. My special guest, Rachel Brenke takes the fear out of legally protecting yourself and your business, breaking it all down in simple, practical terms. Rachel's genius is in helping creative entrepreneurs with understanding their legal needs and shares her wisdom on The Simp...

Today's SUPER thought of the day is this…
It's time to UNLOCK your Inner Undercover Superhero!


 I believe that to be a Simplifier in life, you've got to unlock your inner Undercover Superhero vibes.

 In today's mini-episode, you will learn... What an Undercover Superhero is: • They work behind-the-scenes…that's the "undercover" bit…inspiring others, making a positive impact on the world by: • s...

Sheena Yap Chan's sole purpose, drive and passion is to help women build their self-confidence from the ground up. 

 Having a purpose bigger than yourself is key to pushing through the obstacles and head towards your goals. On today's episode, I chatted with Sheena as she shared how her own struggle with self-confidence led to her to a life-changing experience of building her podcast "The Tao of...

This BONUS mini-episode is for anyone who's going through an EPIC fail right now in life. (umm, I think that's ALL of us, at some point, eh?) Running short on time? These mini Thought of the Day episodes are where I tackle big thoughts in simple, short spurts to spin you in the right direction. (try saying that 5 times fast) ——— Today's SUPER Thought of the Day is this… How do you bounce back when...

Margaret Schlachter, expert in the sport of obstacle racing, business and beekeeping, shows us the parallels between running an obstacle race and running a business.

 What if...the winning mindset needed to get you through an obstacle race is the SAME mindset you need when facing a big scary task at work or at home? Learn how to overcome fear, cultivate resilience and take practical risks in busi...

Running short on time? Check out my "Thought of the Day" mini-episodes, where I tackle big thoughts in simple, short spurts to spin you in the right direction. (try saying that 5 times fast) Today's SUPER thought of the day is this: What can you do to help guide your children (simply) towards building their own Emotional Intelligence while they are still little? Most of the limiting beliefs that h...