Welcome to Episode Zero! In this introduction episode, Mary shares how The Simplifiers Podcast came to be and gives us a taste of what's in store for entrepreneurs looking to simplify in business and in life! www.thesimplifierspodcast.com

000: How to Keep It Simple - Coming March 8th!

Best Selling Author of the book "From Anxiety to Love", Corinne Zupko explains what it was like to grow up and live with debilitating fear and anxiety from the age of two. Her anxiety worsened and eventually developed into full blown panic attacks as an adult. From Anxiety to Love. With help from her loving parents, her "Inner Therapist", a few Angels, the book "A Course in Miracles" and her willingness to see things differently, Corinne was able to conquer her fears and remember the truth of who she (truly) is. Love. Corinne now helps others to remember the truth of who they are. In this episode you will learn:  What exactly is Anxiety?  How the signs of anxiety manifested in Corinne as a child and what parents can look for in their own children and practical ways to help them through a panic attack.  What we can learn from chickens and other wild animals when in a stressful situation!  To read the full Show-notes with all LINKS mentioned: https://thesimplifiers.com/001-how-to-let-go-of-fear-and-anxiety-corinne-zupko   &nbsp;

001: How to (Simply) Let Go of Fear and Anxiety with Corinne Zupko

Have you ever been curious how SOME people seem to accomplish so much in life, while others simply don’t? &nbsp; Why?&nbsp; My next guest believes it all comes down to SMART goal setting. &nbsp; Brittany Hoopes joins Mary in a fun and super energetic discussion on&nbsp;simplifying and&nbsp;achieving your goals.&nbsp;As a&nbsp;Queen of Qualitative research,&nbsp;Brittany is an expert at studying high-performing Millennials and&nbsp;shares the secrets of what it REALLY takes to achieve your goals. &nbsp; As a certified&nbsp;Narratologist, she is an&nbsp;expert in&nbsp;Branding and&nbsp;Marketing,&nbsp;studied theater in NY,&nbsp;&nbsp;hosts the Podcast "Soultiply with Brittany Hoopes" and has&nbsp;even&nbsp;taken up&nbsp;competitive&nbsp;belly&nbsp;dancing&nbsp;as a personal goal!&nbsp; &nbsp; In this episode you will learn:&nbsp; 1. How to infuse JOY into&nbsp;your Goal process so that&nbsp;you&nbsp;can take those scary but necessary action steps. 2. Using Gamification to motivate you in pursuing your goals. 3. How to outsmart...  To read the Full Show-notes with all LINKS mentioned, visit: https://thesimplifiers.com/002-goal-setting-simplified-brittany-hoopes-soultiply

002: Goal Setting, SIMPLIFIED…with Brittany Hoopes of Soultiply

Running short on time? Check out my&nbsp;“Thought of the Day”&nbsp;mini-episodes, where I tackle big thoughts in simple, short spurts to spin you in the right direction.&nbsp;(try saying that 5 times fast) &nbsp; In today’s&nbsp;“Thought of the Day,”&nbsp;I&nbsp;am posing&nbsp;the idea of "carrying less"&nbsp;-&nbsp;physically, practically and spiritually. &nbsp; In this, I will&nbsp;cover 3 simple things we can take action on today,&nbsp;to&nbsp;help&nbsp;lighten our load. &nbsp; Awesome things mentioned in this episode: ⁃ Mark Manson's book "The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck: A Counterintuitive Approach to Living a Good Life" -&nbsp;http://amzn.to/2oV4kmR  ⁃ My all-time favorite movie "Labyrinth" -&nbsp;http://amzn.to/2oQ8UmQ &nbsp; If this&nbsp;“Thought of the&nbsp;Day”&nbsp;inspired you... Snap a photo of you doing the thing and send it to me via Instagram. I’ll be your virtual accountability buddy in your quest to simplify your life. Check out the Full Show-notes here: www.thesimplifiers.com/bonus-001-how-to-carry-less-in-life

BONUS 001: How to Carry Less in Life

Oh friends, I wish every podcast episode I record could be this awesome.&nbsp; This 2-part series was recorded at our big launch party on March 8, 2018, taped in&nbsp;front of a LIVE studio&nbsp;audience&nbsp;in Nottingham, England at The Simplifiers offices!&nbsp;That took courage beyond belief and really stepping out in faith that everything would work out fine.  &nbsp;   But why is it so HARD&nbsp;for many female entrepreneurs (like myself, at times) to&nbsp;be in the spotlight of our own businesses?  &nbsp;   In this series, social media marketing maven, Debbie Clarke of debbiedooodah and Amy Phipps of Women Who Create UK have a heart-to-heart conversation about what holds women back when marketing themselves and their businesses online.&nbsp; And how to simply take action and change that.  &nbsp;   IN THIS EPISODE,&nbsp;YOU WILL LEARN:&nbsp;   •&nbsp;Why comparing yourself to others is not serving you  &nbsp;   •&nbsp;By holding back, you're not giving someone who needs you the opportunity to find you  &nbsp;   •&nbsp;What the heck is an "ambivert"?  &nbsp;   •&nbsp;Mary compares social media in the&nbsp;United&nbsp;States to&nbsp;those in the UK  &nbsp;   •&nbsp;Stories of being unapologetically &nbsp;"all you" &nbsp; &nbsp;  &nbsp;   •&nbsp;Nasty people and their nasty mean comments and...  Check out the full show notes in this episode including all links mentioned here:: https://thesimplifiers.com/003-maybe-its-you-debbiedooodah/

003: Maybe it’s YOU...What REALLY Holds Us Back In Our Business, featuring DebbieDooodah

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) In today’s “Thought of the Day,” I am posing the question: are you in a routine or a rut? In this, I will cover 3 simple things you can take action on today to change your current ​RUT​ into a ​THRIVING​ routine. Awesome things mentioned in this episode: ● One of my favorite podcasts: Building a Storybrand by Donald Miller - https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/building-storybrand-donald-miller-clarify-your-messa ge/id1092751338?mt=2 ● App: Waze - find faster routes or discover new routes you’ve never taken before - https://www.waze.com ● My favorite radio station in Austin, TX - 98.9 KUTX which streams online - ​http://kutx.org  Full show notes available with all LINKS mentioned here: https://thesimplifiers.com/bonus-002-routine-or-rut/

BONUS 002: Are You in a Routine or a RUT?

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)In today’s “Thought of the Day,” I want you to ponder this: Is self-care really, truly a NON-NEGOTIABLE in your life?  &nbsp;  Today, I am sharing three simple things we can take action on in order to nourish ourselves and ultimately, show up as our&nbsp;best selves&nbsp;for our families, our relationships and our businesses.&nbsp;  &nbsp;   Awesome things mentioned in this episode:   &nbsp;  ●&nbsp;Schedule it in -&nbsp;  ○&nbsp;I live and die by my Google Calendar…if it’s not scheduled in, it’s NOT real.  ○&nbsp;Block out the time, make it a priority  ○&nbsp;FREE TOOL - here’s how to get started using it -&nbsp;https://support.google.com/calendar/answer/2465776?co=GENIE.Platform%3DDesktop&amp;hl=en  ●&nbsp;Squash that people-pleaser inner voice in your head -&nbsp;  ○&nbsp;Have you ever said,&nbsp;"Oh, how could I possibly put myself before them?"&nbsp;  ○&nbsp;You are in fact, giving them a&nbsp;GIFT&nbsp;by showing up as your best self. Well rested, well hydrated, nourished by good foods and a body and brain that is performing at its peak because you take good care of it.  ●&nbsp;Just 5 minutes -&nbsp;  ○&nbsp;A lot of times we overcomplicate what self-care actually means…  ○&nbsp;You just need 5 minutes.  ●&nbsp;of breathing  ●&nbsp;of stretching  ●&nbsp;of meditation or prayer  ●&nbsp;of a nice cup of tea  ●&nbsp;…5 minutes can shift the energy in your life dramatically and it’s so simple.  &nbsp;  Show notes available with all LINKS mentioned here:  https://thesimplifiers.com/podcast/bonus-003-self-care-non-negotiable/