Lighten up with the Declutterista

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The Declutterista discusses life snippets, decluttering tips and interviews inspiring guests.

Becky Bast

  • Aug 16, 2020 LATEST EPISODE
  • monthly NEW EPISODES
  • 43m AVG DURATION
  • 23 EPISODES


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Episode 23: Interview with Jennifer Gulbrand, Founder of SheBreathes Balance & Wellness

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2020 50:04


Take a breath and listen to Jennifer Gulbrand’s story of how she created a dream space and community for women empowerment and wellness. You will most likely cry and be inspired as I was when I entered SheBreathes and met Jen.https://webreathewellness.com/shebreathes-balance-wellness

Episode 22: Interview with Writer, Beth Knaus of That's A Spade

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2020 52:42


Writer, Beth Knaus helps people find their unique voice and communication style from bios to website copy to marketing materials. Don’t miss this honest and witty interview where we discuss everything from being raised by the principles of AA to being a single mom to Beth’s hairdressing business to her book in the works.www.thatsaspade.com

Episode 21: Interview with Productivity Coach, Margo Crawford of Wave Productivity

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2020 34:59


Although this interview was recorded pre-pandemic, many of these productivity strategies can be used now. Margo is a productivity coach for C line professionals, but has a breadth of knowledge in both the home and office. They cover the Pomodoro method, CRMs, the importance of sleep, notification distractions, and multitasking.https://waveproductivity.com/

Episode 20: Interview with Digital Marketing Strategist of Rise Above Noise, Susan Finn

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2020 35:46


Becky chats with Susan Finn about being a connector, her calm superpower and her journey from Food Scientist to tote bag maker to digital strategist. Along the way, she also saw a need for mom business owners to connect and support each other. She started the Women’s Business Network of Southeastern Massachusetts 16 years ago. https://susanfinnonline.com

Episode 19: Interview with Certified Health Coach, Amy Goober

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2020 38:10


Amy Goober is a Health Coach and boss mom at Optavia. She discusses her four decade weight loss journey as well as success with Optavia both on her waistline and in her business. It’s clear she is passionate and skilled at motivating others and boosting them towards success. They chat about all things accountability, behavior change and network marketing.

Episode 18: Interview with Co-Founder and Concierge Manager of VESTA, Deanna Coyle

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2020 40:26


Deanna Coyle had a vision to create a community of resources, specialists and support for people dealing with any stage of divorce. After enduring a painful and lengthy divorce with young children, she created VESTA-Redefining Divorce. She shares her inspiring story and how VESTA is helping many find hope during the transition of divorce.

Episode 17: Interview with Well-Being Mentor and WAEband Warrior, Taren Sbardella

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2020 45:26


In this fun and inspiring interview, the Declutterista and Taren Sbardella talk about how openness and a tank top around the head created a business. They also chat about mindset, network marketing and going into business with family.

Episode 16: Interview with Creator of The Good Life Creations, Melissa Stafford

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2020 37:53


In this real and inspiring interview, Melissa Stafford talks about making it work with her blended family of 4 sons, a full time job and fulfilling her dream of creating The Good Life Creations.

Episode 15: Interview with Psychic Medium, Dr. Cathy Ripley Greene

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2020 51:27


The Declutterista and Dr. Cathy Ripley Greene talk about all things mediumship from Cathy’s journey into the field to the science to anecdotes about spirit and their loved ones.

Episode 14: Interview with Life and Business Coach, Padma Ali

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2020 48:52


Life and Business Coach, Padma Ali and the Declutterista talk about all things parenting and relationships. Whether your self care looks like locking yourself in the bathroom and/or using essential oils, don’t miss this fun and empowering interview.

Episode 13: Interview with consultant and facilitator, Anne Lafleur, Founder of the Gift of Happiness

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2020 38:41


Anne Lafleur shares her fascinating journey from her human resources career to her national Signs of Kindness movement. After a life changing personal growth seminar, she realized her passion for spreading the joy and comfort of human connection. Don’t worry this Mrs. Rogersesque woman claims to have a jerk side and also discusses how her happiness work influences her kids.

Episode 12: Interview with Health and Wellness Coach, Lisa Dahl of A Studio at 68

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2020 55:33


Health and Wellness Coach, Lisa Dahl of A Studio at 68 and the Declutterista have a blast diving into habits, food prep, morning routines and selfcare.

Episode 11: Interview with Parent Coach, Karen Delano of If It Were Simple

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2020 48:07


This eye opening interview with Parent Coach, Karen Delano of If It Were Simple examines important parenting topics such as showing up like the parent you want to be, how to communicate with your child, and sibling challenges.

Episode 10: Interview with Success Coach, Jessica Miller of Brand New You

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2020 56:18


The Declutterista interviews her success coach Jessica Miller is a fun and inspiring interview. They talk about everything from showing up as who you want to be to Jessica’s heart survival story two months postpartum.

Episode 9: Interview with Amanda Hemm and Sarah Douglas, Co-Founders of Soutiens (helping expectant employees become successful working parents)

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2019 46:04


Amanda and Sarah talk about their careers as postpartum doulas and discovering a huge need for new parents going back to work. They created Soutiens to help expectant employees become successful working parents.

Episode 8: Interview with Chef Avi Shemtov, Owner of Simcha, Chubby Chickpea and Tapped Beer Truck

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2019 49:46


Chef Avi Shemtov not only does an amazing impromptu rap performance, but also covers marriage, parenting, mental health, and entrepreneurship.

Episode 7: Interview with Jotham Busfield, LICSW, Owner at Riser + Tread

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2019 54:12


Expert in young male mental fitness, Jotham helps young guys step up and move forward in their lives through therapy and coaching. He discusses the complexities of ADHD, the unique feedback-driven and goal-oriented approach of Riser + Tread, and how the environment and little details significantly impact the client experience.

Episode 6: Interview with relationship coaches and clinicians Dr. Susan Trotter and Denise Fitzpatrick

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2019 44:34


The Declutterista interviews relationship coaches and clinicians Dr. Susan Trotter and Denise Fitzpatrick.The coaches and Becky discuss all things relationships from the single life to married life.

Episode 5: Interview with Intentional Design Founder and CEO, Anna Costa

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2019 37:00


The Declutterista interviews interior designer mom boss, Anna Costa of Intentional Design.Friends, colleagues and clients, Anna and Becky chat about the fun chaos of mom life and the profound impact interior design has on your well being.

Episode 4: Interview with Pepperlane's co-founder and CEO, Sharon Kan

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2019 44:47


The Declutterista shares life snippets, decluttering tips, and interviews co-founder and CEO of Pepperlane, Sharon Kan.

Episode 3: Interview with Tearless Writing's co-founder, Kimberly Lurie

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2019 40:23


The Declutterista shares more life snippets, decluttering tips, and interviews Tearless Writing's co-founder, Kimberly Lurie.

Episode 02: Interview with Coach Clara Angelina Diaz

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2019 42:19


The Declutterista gives life snippets, decluttering tips, and interviews with Coach Clara Angelina Diaz.

Episode 01: Becky Bast AKA the Declutterista tells her story

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2019 17:48


Becky Bast tells her story and how she began the Declutterista

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