Get Your Sparkle On Podcast

Whether it’s been deliberate or accidental, the CHOICES we make play a part in our daily outcome. It’s also the DETERMINATION (or persistence) we have to stay positive and moving forward through life’s difficulties that allow us to continue to make those CHOICES. As we continue this mini-series, you will see why I chose to introduce both these letters this week. Join Christina Stark, your host & “Queen of Sparkle” for a gem of goodness to help you find motivation and inspiration to improve your “Sparkle Factor” — that special something that makes you stand out from the crowd — in 15 min or less!

When we choose to tackle something outside our comfort zone, in most cases, we will jump to the conclusion that we can’t do it and that it’s going to be disastrous. Why is it we always jump to the END before we even BEGIN?Being able to have a positive attitude or mindset is the ability to look forward and BELIEVING in yourself, no matter the outcome. Join Christina Stark, your host & “Queen of Sparkle” for a gem of goodness to help you find motivation and inspiration to improve your “Sparkle Factor” — that special something that makes you stand out from the crowd — in 15 min or less!

What is it that makes you stand out from the crowd? Join Christina Stark, your host & “Queen of Sparkle” for a gem of goodness to help you find motivation and inspiration to improve your “Sparkle Factor” in 15 min or less!I’m pretty sure you’re familiar with this philosophy: “IF I do this (insert whatever you want here… ), THEN I’ll be happy”. The one thing I have learned is that this philosophy will always be a part of life. It’s unavoidable… The thing you’ll have to pay attention to is — Are you going to let it take over and determine your value? OR can you find happiness in the moment? I'll share what I've learned in life… because you probably share some of the same feelings!

What is it that makes you stand out from the crowd? Join Christina Stark, your host & “Queen of Sparkle” for a gem of goodness to help you find motivation and inspiration to improve your “Sparkle Factor” in 15 min or less!My heart has felt heavy as the world has been in turmoil… it seems as though, as the old saying goes: “When it rains, it pours.” But the one thing we have in common is the choice to show kindness. No matter who you are, find out why you benefit from showing some kindness to your neighbor as well as yourself.

What is it that makes you stand out from the crowd? Join Christina Stark, your host & “Queen of Sparkle” for a gem of goodness to help you find motivation and inspiration to improve your “Sparkle Factor” in 15 min or less!Prior to Covid-19, I never took the time to really look at things. I mean REALLY look at things… everything seemed so important. But was it really? Find out how to reevaluate what truly brings you happiness and viewing life with a fresh perspective.

What is it that makes you stand out from the crowd? Join Christina Stark, your host & “Queen of Sparkle” for a gem of goodness to help you find motivation and inspiration to improve your “Sparkle Factor” in 15 min or less!With all the closures of our usual go-to spots due to Covid-19, life has been interesting to say the least. In the beginning, it was a welcome change to all the "busy-ness," but slowly I found myself spiraling and feeling ungrounded. I had to find a new routine, and I did through a simple system. Find out what I am doing… and it might be able to help you too!

What is it that makes you stand out from the crowd? Join Christina Stark, your host & “Queen of Sparkle” for a gem of goodness to help you find motivation and inspiration to improve your “Sparkle Factor” in 15 min or less!As we’ve all experienced with the changes that Covid-19, or what we know as the new Coronavirus, has forced us to do in the last 30 days, change is not comfortable OR easy. It actually requires a bit of discomfort… which means that you have to get out of your current zone of comfort, and we definitely have felt it. Learn why I hate change, but how I'm getting into the zone!

What is it that makes you stand out from the crowd? Join Christina Stark, your host & “Queen of Sparkle” for a gem of goodness to help you find motivation and inspiration to improve your “Sparkle Factor” in 15 min or less!When is the perfect time to DO something? Deep down I think YOU already know the answer… but maybe you need a reminder or a little push to get you to started. Take a listen and get ready to find out when it's the perfect time to start something new!

What is it that makes you stand out from the crowd? Join Christina Stark, your host & “Queen of Sparkle” for a gem of goodness to help you find motivation and inspiration to improve your “Sparkle Factor” in 15 min or less!Sometimes I need something to help me focus on an attitude or a characteristic that I’d like to develop during the year. Choosing a word is like a New Year’s Resolution, but unlike a goal that has either a succeed or fail rate associated with it, it’s a simple way to focus on what you want to be, do, feel or think and apply it in little ways throughout your life during the year (and beyond!).

What is it that makes you stand out from the crowd? Join Christina Stark, your host & “Queen of Sparkle” for a gem of goodness to help you find motivation and inspiration to improve your “Sparkle Factor” in 15 min or less!Welcome to a new year and a new decade… and with this comes a time for new adventures, new outlooks, new opportunities! Maybe you’re just like me… when I commit to doing something, I am excited with the new adventure. But what happens when that excitement wears off? Find out the different emotional phases you'll go through and how to get back to being excited about that adventure you started!

What is it that makes you stand out from the crowd? Join Christina Stark, your host & “Queen of Sparkle” for a gem of goodness to help you find motivation and inspiration to improve your “Sparkle Factor” in 15 min or less!Recently this whole idea of what is really in our control got me thinking — there will be times in our lives when we’ll be in control, but there will also be times when you won’t be in the driver’s seat. Find out three things I've used to overcome the frustration when some things are just out of your control.

What is it that makes you stand out from the crowd? Join Christina Stark, your host & “Queen of Sparkle” for a gem of goodness to help you find motivation and inspiration to improve your “Sparkle Factor” in 15 min or less!How can you find gratitude when you can’t seem to catch your breath and things seem to be out of your control? Can you be #winning through these moments? Tune in to today's episode to find out what 4 things happens when you choose gratitude!

What is it that makes you stand out from the crowd? Join Christina Stark, your host & “Queen of Sparkle” for a gem of goodness to help you find motivation and inspiration to improve your “Sparkle Factor” in 15 min or less!If you’ve had a good experience with something, you’re ready to share that experience with anyone who asks about it. The same goes for if you’ve had a bad experience. You’re familiar with this concept… but perhaps you don’t know the technical term for it. Tune in and find out more in this week’s episode!

What is it that makes you stand out from the crowd? Join Christina Stark, your host & “Queen of Sparkle” for a gem of goodness to help you find motivation and inspiration to improve your “Sparkle Factor” in 15 min or less!My very first guest (and friend!) Johnette Rutledge shares what she believes is her “Sparkle Factor”. It's taken her awhile to develop it, but it's about taking risks and accepting whatever comes your way. Be a doer… take the risks… and love yourself through the process.

What is it that makes you stand out from the crowd? Join Christina Stark, your host & “Queen of Sparkle” for a gem of goodness to help you find motivation and inspiration to improve your “Sparkle Factor” in 15 min or less!Who told you you needed to be Perfect? That you needed to know everything? What will being "perfect" do for you?Will it truly make you happier? Find out why being imperfect is better for you than you might think!

Join Christina Stark, your host & “Queen of Sparkle” for a gem of goodness for your business and motivation to help you achieve whatever you set your mind to. Changes are inevitable… but when you are faced with them, how do you perceive them? Do you give up or look at it as an opportunity to learn and grow? A change in perspective can help you overcome struggles you face and give you new abilities… just like the transformation of a butterfly. Learn how to look at things with a GROWTH mindset. And learn about the changes that will be coming to this podcast…

Join Christina Stark, your host & Direct Selling “Queen of Sparkle” for a weekly “gem” to help you find motivation and inspiration for your business or whatever you set your mind to achieve. What do people think of you when they say your name? Big companies aren’t the only ones who benefit from creating a BRAND… If you'd like to know how you can create your own brand, keep listening… It’s time to “Get Your Sparkle On”!

Join Christina Stark, your host & Direct Selling “Queen of Sparkle” for a weekly “gem” to help you find motivation and inspiration for your business or whatever you set your mind to achieve.Do you think you’re a good leader? Do you think you have what it takes to be one? Whether you’re working from home, working for someone, or just volunteering, putting a few priorities into action makes getting things done more efficient. So let’s find out what priorities I’m talking about…It’s time to “Get Your Sparkle On”!

Join Christina Stark, your host & Direct Selling “Queen of Sparkle” for a weekly “gem” to help you find motivation and inspiration for your business or whatever you set your mind to achieve. Do you work from home? Are you struggling to stay motivated and focused? In today’s “gem,” I share 8 simple ideas that you can implement easily on how to manage your everyday distractions to help you stay productive while working the hours you choose to work! It’s time to “Get Your Sparkle On”!

Join Christina Stark, your host & Direct Selling “Queen of Sparkle” for a weekly “gem” to help you find motivation and inspiration for your business or whatever you set your mind to achieve. How many times have you passed the opportunity to do something because you felt like you didn’t have the answers? What if you knew that you didn’t have to have all the answers… would that give you the motivation to start a new goal? Or possibly learn a new skill? In just 15 minutes, you can find out how you can LEARN as your GROW…It’s time to “Get Your Sparkle On”!

Join Christina Stark, your host & Direct Selling “Queen of Sparkle” for a weekly “gem” to help you find motivation and inspiration for your business or whatever you set your mind to achieve. Where do you find inspiration to work towards your goals? Can you find it while shopping? Don’t be surprised if suddenly you find yourself in an “a-ha” moment in unexpected places… like I did when I was checking out at the register! Find out what lessons I’ve learned from a simple shopping bag… It’s time to “Get Your Sparkle On”!

Join Christina Stark, your host & Direct Selling “Queen of Sparkle” for a weekly “gem” to help you find motivation and inspiration for your business or whatever you set your mind to achieve. You want to see success… But for some reason, it’s not happening. Why do some people seem to succeed at everything they do? Are they more ambitious, more intelligent or maybe luckier than you or I? Find out what key ingredient in the recipe of success you may be missing…It’s time to “Get Your Sparkle On”!

Join Christina Stark, your host & Direct Selling “Queen of Sparkle” for a weekly “gem” to help you find motivation and inspiration for your business or whatever you set your mind to achieve. Little have I realized that I have become what I repeatedly do… In essence, I choose to be positive because it’s become a habit. Learn what I’ve done to create these habits with simple activities that you can do too. There is power in POSITIVITY! It’s time to “Get Your Sparkle On”!

Join Christina Stark, your host & Direct Selling “Queen of Sparkle” for a weekly “gem” to help you find motivation and inspiration for your business or whatever you set your mind to achieve. Do you tend to overcomplicate things? Are you constantly comparing yourself to others and their achievements? Today’s “gem” discusses a simple principle that will help you get back to the basics so that you can be YOUR best self… simple, steady progress to get you where you want to go starts with a KISS!It’s time to “Get Your Sparkle On”!

Join Christina Stark, your host & Direct Selling “Queen of Sparkle” for a weekly “gem” to help you find motivation and inspiration for your business or whatever you set your mind to achieve. Struggling with repeat customers? Have you ever considered providing a “concierge service”? Today’s “gem” discusses how to put simple activities into your customer service strategy and how often to follow up with your customers without being pushy… There is fortune to be found in the follow up!It’s time to “Get Your Sparkle On”!

Join Christina Stark, your host & Direct Selling “Queen of Sparkle” for a weekly “gem” to help you find motivation and inspiration for your business or whatever you set your mind to achieve. Today’s “gem” discusses the lifeblood of your direct sales business… bookings. Are you stuck and can’t seem to get your calendar booked with events? Learn about the different types of parties you can have to create sales, along with how to get more bookings on your calendar. It’s time to “Get Your Sparkle On”!

Join Christina Stark, your host & Direct Selling “Queen of Sparkle” for a weekly “gem” to help you find motivation and inspiration for your business or whatever you set your mind to achieve. Today’s “gem” discusses the importance of being who you really are… without the mask. You have been given unique gifts and talents and you might just surprise yourself with how much people identify with your imperfections (and theirs!). That’s right… let the REAL you stand up and shine!It’s time to “Get Your Sparkle On”!

Join Christina Stark, your host & Direct Selling “Queen of Sparkle” for a weekly “gem” to help you find motivation and inspiration for your business or whatever you set your mind to achieve. Today’s “gem” discusses the importance of networking in your business, and a couple of exercises to help you create your “Leads List”… and realize you know more people than you think you do.It’s time to “Get Your Sparkle On”!

Join Christina Stark, your host & Direct Selling “Queen of Sparkle” for a weekly “gem” to help you find motivation and inspiration for your business or whatever you set your mind to achieve. Today's “gem” discusses strategies on how to tackle the never-ending list of “to-do”s… without feeling overwhelmed. Learn how to manage your time to get your stuff done… like a boss. After all, you are the boss… the CEO of your life!It’s time to “Get Your Sparkle On”!

Join Christina Stark, your host & Direct Selling “Queen of Sparkle” for a weekly “gem” to help you find motivation and inspiration for your business or whatever you set your mind to achieve. Today's “gem” discusses the art of procrastination – why we do it (hint: it’s not because you’re lazy), our emotional cycle (round and round we go) and how we can break out of the cycle quicker. So don’t delay… let’s get to it already! It’s time to “Get Your Sparkle On”!

Join Christina Stark, your host & Direct Selling “Queen of Sparkle” for a weekly “gem” to help you find motivation and inspiration for your business or whatever you set your mind to achieve. Today's “gem” discusses the importance of goal setting and creating “checkpoints” along the way to your destination. It’s not easy when the goal seems overwhelming, but using these simple strategies and the SMART method, you’ll soon be off on an exciting (and rewarding) adventure!It's time to “Get Your Sparkle On”!

Join Christina Stark, your host & Direct Selling “Queen of Sparkle” for a weekly “gem” to help you find motivation and inspiration for your business or whatever you set your mind to achieve. Today’s “gem” discusses why your WHY is more important than the HOW. Did you know that you don’t need to have all the answers when you start something… Just taking the first step and keeping your WHY at the heart of what you’re doing, even when you hit roadblocks, will get you on your way to reaching your goal. It's time to “Get Your Sparkle On”!

Join Christina Stark, Direct Selling “Queen of Sparkle“ as she introduces her new podcast “Get Your Sparkle On”. You'll find out what “sparkle power” means, how you can help others (and yourself) find the ability to achieve whatever you set your mind to, and why it’s time to “get your sparkle on”.