START with Kristy Dickerson

In this episode, you will find tips for navigating change with Kristy. As we embark on a new year, what are different areas in your own life you want to create change… that lasts? She shares relatable tips to help you make a decision and navigate forward. This will also be the last episode on Start with Kristy Podcast as Kristy takes a break for yet another change in her own life. “Kristy states, I am no expert in change, and it can be hard. Change can bring on growth and newfound freedom for living your most authentic life and journey.” Tune in for a motivating listen to start out the new year!

Starting over at the age of 55, Leslie Kuster helps coach women entrepreneurs on how to make money and do so without guilt. Kristy and Leslie chat about choosing a new extraordinary life, business and the shaming that women can get as business owners. Leslie is on a mission to change the narrative to help women take control of their own power and money. To all the ladies, this is a chat that will help you stand in your own truth, strength and confidence as you craft a life on your own terms. You can find Leslie at https://www.lesliekuster.com/ and more START with Kristy here startplanner.com/pages/podcast.

​​Marian Parsons is the mother of two boys, a paint enthusiast, a lover of all things home and author of Feels Like Home. Join Kristy as she interviews Marian about home interiors and creating a space for productivity. While the focus of Marian's work has been on the home, the heart of her work has always been providing encouragement and inspiration to women in the areas of decorating, homemaking, and creative endeavors. Don't miss out on her tips! You can find Marian at https://missmustardseed.com/ and more START with Kristy here startplanner.com/pages/podcast.

Lisa Fabrega helps others break through boundaries by looking at areas of limitations and providing solutions. Kristy and Lisa discuss their own struggles they have in different seasons. This conversation will help you access your own blind spots and inspire you to unlock another level of growth! You can find Lisa at https://lisafabrega.com/ and more START with Kristy here startplanner.com/pages/podcast.

Stephen Scoggins grew up in a broken home and went from homelessness to multi-millionaire. Learning to apply life lessons has been one of the keys to his success. Kristy chats with Stephen about the balance of life and entrepreneurship and how to use your journey to propel you where you are ultimately meant to be! You can find Stephen at https://stephenscoggins.com/ and more START with Kristy here startplanner.com/pages/podcast.

Julia Ardnt is a peak performance coach helping others to operate at their highest potential. Finding herself experiencing burnout, Julia left her job with Google which then led her to her calling. Kristy and Julia openly talk about stress, mental health, and the impact of expectation. They both share a passion for helping others to create boundaries and routines that work for their life. This is a conversation that everyone needs to hear! You can find Julia at www.peakperformancemethod.com and more START with Kristy here startplanner.com/pages/podcast.

Join Kristy and Geomyra Pollard as they talk "systems"! Systems are one of the most efficient ways to save time and add value. Implementing strategies helps you to work smarter and not harder. This is a value-added episode that will show you exactly how to start tracking and making changes to your current workflow! Whether you are an entrepreneur or looking for ways to make your household more fluid, this is one you will not want to miss! You can find Geomyra at https://geomyra.com/ and more START with Kristy here startplanner.com/pages/podcast.

If you are an entrepreneur and you find social media overwhelming, this is for you! Join Kristy as she interviews Melissa Lin, a content expert in the online space. Melissa will help you create a strategy using apps, boundaries and other techniques that drive results! You can find Melissa at www.themelissalin.com/ and more START with Kristy here startplanner.com/pages/podcast.

When you look at the future, what do you want to manifest in your life? Join Kristy as she interviews Candice Coppola on the need for pivoting as priorities change. Learn to let go of expectations on what you “should” do and walk away with tactics and inspiration that will help you honor yourself as you grow. You can find Candice at https://candicecoppola.com/ and more START with Kristy here startplanner.com/pages/podcast.

Feeling burnt-out with mundane tasks, experiencing decision fatigue? Learn how to create ease and flow in your home. Kristy interviews Allie Casazza, an entrepreneur, a top podcast host who shares her secrets to having more joy, less stuff in her highly anticipated first book, Declutter Like a Mother. Allie says clutter is unmade decisions and discusses how to be intentional about what you bring into your space. Get ready to make minimalism work for you! You can find Allie Casazza at https://alliecasazza.com/ and more START with Kristy here startplanner.com/pages/podcast.

Join the conversation between Kristy and Dr. Sasha Shillcutt on setting boundaries, aligning priorities and looking for permission to make big moves. Dr. Shillcutt is a renowned cardiac anesthesiologist, who experienced burnout and lost her passion. She had no joy at work or at home until major shifts in her life led her to align her own priorities. She now helps other women to be brave enough to make life changes that are right for them. You can find Dr. Shillcutt at www.becomebraveenough.com/ and more START with Kristy here startplanner.com/pages/podcast.

Kristy interviews Andrea Owen on learning to speak your mind and own your strength. This is an inspiring discussion on ways to speak up and ask for what you want and what you need. When you own your truth and set boundaries, you will begin to take control of your destiny. Andrea digs deep on what it is like to be a woman and gives advice that will leave you feeling more accepted as who you are. You can find Andrea at www.andreaowen.com/ and more START with Kristy here startplanner.com/pages/podcast.

Want to have an organized and efficient garage that will benefit the entire family? Kristy shares how overhauling her garage after a paint spill changed her home life. Learn 5 tips on how to make your garage feel like an extension of your home and end parking in clutter! You can find more START with Kristy here startplanner.com/pages/podcast.

Join Kristy as she interviews Sandra Francisco, a Business Coach that helps entrepreneurs go from idea to profit. She teaches you how to have a fulfilling business without jeopardizing your health. Sandra overcame anxiety by making major shifts in her life priorities, which lead her to find her calling. Learn how to redefine responsibilities and carry the right amount of “weight” to be a thriving business owner. You can find Sandra at www.sandraifrancisco.com/ and more START with Kristy here startplanner.com/pages/podcast.

Kristy interviews Megan Hyatt Miller, co-author of Win at Work, Succeed at Life. Megan talks about five principles that helped rethink work and productivity from the ground up along with discovering the Double Win! Kristy is the author of Start Balancing, so this was a powerful conversation on the art of balance and how it IS different for everyone. Two women with very similar missions but different paths, share a candid and vulnerable conversation filled with life hacks that will help you be more successful! You can find Megan at https://michaelhyatt.com/author/meganmiller/ and more START with Kristy here startplanner.com/pages/podcast/.

If you are looking for ways to get more done with intention, this is a conversation you will not want to miss. Kendra Adachi is the New York Times Bestselling author of The Lazy Genius Way. As a systems expert and professional permission giver, Kendra helps others stop doing it all for the sake of doing what matters. She shares with Kristy ways to plan forward without making it feel like you are a robot. You can find Kendra at www.thelazygeniuscollective.com/ and more START with Kristy here startplanner.com/pages/podcast.

Join Kristy as she prepares for back-to-school and discusses what hasn't worked in the past. She talks through the changes she is implementing on organizing supplies, clothes, kid's spaces, and the home to be more efficient! She shares systems and routines that you can implement for getting homework done, organizing artwork, and even activities and schedules for the year. She uses her planner as a tool for the family and her system to plan for success. If you are looking for an inspiring listen on how you can get back to school in a prepared way, tune in today! You can find more START with Kristy here: startplanner.com/pages/podcast.

Balance, do you have it? Do you want it? Cherylanne, the author of Brilliant Balance, shares practical tips and her playbook on how not to give in to the chaos. She leads others to have a fulfilling career, a thriving family life, and a strong sense of self! Kristy, the podcast host and author of Start Balancing, also has a heart for this topic. She candidly shares how her thoughts on balance currently look different from her book that she wrote in 2017. If you are feeling busy and that balance is fleeting, don't miss this honest conversation with busy moms. You can find Cherylanne at https://brilliant-balance.com/ and more START with Kristy here startplanner.com/pages/podcast.

Join Kristy and Minna Khounlo-Sithep, half of the duo behind The Product Boss, for a candid conversation on how product-based companies can thrive. Kristy and Minna talk about COVID and with the ability to pivot, any business will survive. If you are an entrepreneur, this is an inspiring podcast with real-life business tactics. You can find Minna at https://www.theproductboss.com/ and more START with Kristy here startplanner.com/pages/podcast/.

Today Kristy talks about some exciting updates for the mid-year line! She also shares some tips and tricks for staying focused on your goals. You might be asking, “why a planner?…there's technology.” Well, there is too much research that validates writing things down for better retention and progress. Listen in if you want to understand those planner people better or keep rock'n it with your pen and paper! Check out this post for more information on the 21/22 planners:https://startplanner.com/blogs/news/21-22-midyear-updates

Join Kristy for an interview with Caitlin Crosby, the founder of The Giving Keys. This pay it forward jewelry company helps its employees transition out of homelessness. Caitlin explains the concept of love-colored glasses and how choosing a word and intentionally incorporating it into your daily life, can make all the difference! This is a motivational listen with two passion-driven entrepreneurs you don't want to miss! You can find Caitlin at www.thegivingkeys.com and more START with Kristy here startplanner.com/pages/podcast.

Think Like a Girl… how does a girl think? Are they more emotional or not as good at taking risks? Join Kristy as she chats with Tracy Packiam Alloway, Ph.D., who is an award-winning psychologist, professor, author, and TEDx speaker. She breaks down myths, shares facts, and gives practical advice that can be applied now! This listen is not just for the ladies either! You can find Tracy at https://www.tracyalloway.com/ and more START with Kristy here startplanner.com/pages/podcast.

Whether you have kids or not, this is a powerful listen on how you can learn from a financial decision, make future financial plans and give yourself some grace along the way. Join Bobbi Rebell and Kristy as they chat about practical ways to implement financial education for children and conversations to start having. Bobbi is a certified financial planner and author of How to Be a Financial Grownup. You can find Bobbi at https://www.bobbirebell.com/ and more START with Kristy here startplanner.com/pages/podcast.

Joanie Demer, of The Krazy Coupon Lady, shares how this dream of saving money turned into a full-time gig of helping others spend less by using coupons. She walks through the process of how to get started and gives different tips and methods. She explains, “hack the system” and the ROI for your time spent. If you are ready to start saving money every time you shop, tune in to this episode! You can find Joanie at https://thekrazycouponlady.com/ and more START with Kristy here startplanner.com/pages/podcast.

Kristy interviews Dawn Dahlby who is a personal-growth expert in the finance space serving empowered women, executives, and entrepreneurs. Her unique approach combines learning how to live in your worth by aligning financial goals, personal values, behaviors, beliefs, lifestyle goals, and desires. With 20 years of experience, she is a Certified Financial Planner, a Fiduciary, and the country's first Behavioral Financial Advisor. In this episode, Dawn talks about the emotional aspect of money and gives you the 4 secrets to feeling solid in a financial plan! You can find Dawn at https://dawndahlby.com/ and more START with Kristy here startplanner.com/pages/podcast.

Tune in today as Kristy interviews David Nicholas of Nicholas Wealth Management. He shares actionable steps you can take now when navigating a down economy or a volatile market. Learn how much you should save for retirement and rainy day accounts, plus advice on relative investing and dollar-cost averaging when the number one question is, "Should I invest in X now?". David is seen regularly on CNBC, CNN, and Fox News and Friends. You can find David at http://www.nicholaswealth.com/ and more START with Kristy here startplanner.com/pages/podcast.

If you are wanting to learn more about retirement or financial planning, you will not want to miss this financial duo! Join Kristy as she interviews Roger Whitney, a.k.a. the Retirement Answer Man for an exciting conversation about numbers (yes, that's a thing). Roger is a Certified Financial Planner with more than 25 years of experience and additional credentials such as CIMA, CPWA, among others. Roger and Kristy chat about financial planning tips and information to apply to your life now! They also talk about how retirement has changed, and what we should be doing to plan - you might be surprised where this conversation leads. You can find Roger at https://www.rogerwhitney.com/ and more START with Kristy here startplanner.com/pages/podcast.

Kristy has over ten years of running companies, a finance degree and has been featured and quoted in various publications such as Forbes, Entrepreneur, and Inc.com. She created a method of how she organizes and budgets her own home finances as a business. In this episode, you can expect to take away 10 action steps you can implement today to get financially organized and better about creating a budget. She is launching an online course, Start Knowing Your Numbers, where she will be sharing her system.  You can find more START with Kristy here startplanner.com/pages/podcast.

If you are looking to implement some change in your life, this episode is full of vulnerability and action steps that you will not want to miss! Kristy interviews Jon Acuff about his most recent book, Soundtracks. He shares that we all have soundtracks hardwired in our brains and some of them are broken and need to be fixed. Jon gives tactical advice that can reduce overthinking, help change mindsets and create "new anthems". Let's create some new Soundtracks today! You can find Jon at https://acuff.me/ and more START with Kristy here startplanner.com/pages/podcast.

Ready to eat cleaner and feel your best?! Join Kristy and Elizabeth Rider as they chat about the importance of healthy eating! Elizabeth runs a nationally acclaimed cooking blog and platform where she shares thousands of healthy recipes that do not sacrifice flavor. She shares tips on how to get more whole, nutritious foods on your plates and how to try new things in your home. You can find Elizabeth at https://www.elizabethrider.com/ and more START with Kristy here startplanner.com/pages/podcast.

Need a little extra kick in your step? This is a powerful listen on perseverance and how to press forward in faith. Join Kristy as she interviews Jennifer Allwood about her new book and how she has found freedom in her business, her time, finances, and most importantly, her faith. A story that started as a desire to help pull her family out of financial desperation became a calling to help other women find the courage to do the same. Jennifer says courage is what we all need more of, and confidence is what follows. You can find Jennifer at https://jenniferallwood.com/ and more START with Kristy here https://startplanner.com/pages/podcast.

If you need to organize your images, this is an episode you will not want to miss! Join Kristy as she interviews Casey von Stein on how to organize family photos! Casey walks you through managing your images, printing, and ensuring they are safely backed up. This will help you to create a workflow for all your photos, both phone, and camera! Casey is offering $15 off her Backup Bootcamp for our listeners - https://startplanner.com/blogs/podcasts/ep047-organizing-and-storing-your-photos-with-casey-von-stein

Join Kristy as she interviews Erin Zammett Ruddy, author of The Little Book of Life Skills, which features experts on life skills we should all know! She shares some life hacks that have helped her and her family during the pandemic. Erin is a 19-year cancer survivor, contributing editor for Parents, and longtime lifestyle journalist. She has an inspiring story, and this is an episode you won't want to miss.

Join Kristy as she shares tips for executing home projects and renovations! She has been featured in Zillow and Southern Homes, has built a custom home, and has over a decade of experience with home projects and renovations. Kristy breaks down some of her current home projects and shares organizational hacks for helping them run as seamlessly as possible on budget and with minimal stress! Learn her project workflow and organizational tips that will benefit you for years to come! For inspiration, check out her blog featuring past home projects.

Kristy interviews Mina Starsiak-Hawk, who went from waiting tables to being a star on a national HGTV show, Good Bones. She shares her authentic story and how her love of construction and her heart of having an untraditional family and life, lead her to write her first book. Her children’s book, Built Together, shares the importance of diversity and what makes a solid foundation and a family. She hopes to make a difference and teach love, kindness, and trust. This is an inspiring story you will not want to miss.

Kristy interviews Ashley Alderson, a 7 figure entrepreneur, wife, and someone who found her passion and calling through depths of struggle. These two share inspiring conversations on pivoting, learning to grow from an entrepreneur to a CEO, and how and why that shift is essential. Whether you own a small business or not, these lessons can inspire you to continue being open to change and evolution that your business or life may need.

"Is there a thing that you are latching onto that is destructible but comfortable? Do you wish you could change something, but you are struggling?" In this episode, Kristy and Bryan talk about how pain and struggle have to go deep to the core to create lasting change. Coming from a place of empathy, Bryan shares how a wake-up call lead to a change in how he was living. He was driven by anxiety and realized his bad habits had to be addressed to bring more balance. Bryan Falchuk is an author, speaker, coach, and Certified Behavior Change Specialist. Bryan shares his "Do a Day Method" and practical tips you can apply to your life now.

Self-care is essential! Today, Kristy explores a variety of ideas for taking care of yourself physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually! Discover the self-care routines that she has incorporated into her own life and how she has learned the value of self-care from her own experiences which is still an ongoing journey! Loving anything or anyone starts with loving and honoring yourself first! It is the small things we do that add up. Listen today for inspiration and actionable ways to practice self-care in your own life.

In this episode, Kristy and Jeff chat about productivity and finding more time in the day by waking up early. Jeff Sanders is a keynote speaker, productivity coach, and author of The 5 AM Miracle. Jeff breaks down the 5 AM Miracle and the value of waking up on purpose in order to be intentional with time. This method can set the tone for the day and early progress can help you feel productive. Productivity is emotional, and this method, even if it is not natural, is one you should try. This episode is inspirational, and has productivity tips that you can apply now!

Kristy chats with Terri Cole, psychotherapist, and trailblazer in her industry on decision making. She talks about how and why we may struggle and introduces ideas on being co-dependent and establishing healthy boundaries. Part of growth and self-care are making sure our schedules, goals and heart all align. Join this duo for an in-depth conversation on emotional health that will challenge how you think, make you look inward, and reevaluate your decision making for your current schedule and commitments.

Keren Eldad (“Coach Keren”), the founder of With Enthusiasm Coaching, is an American personal and executive coach for high profile athletes and world-class leaders. Join Kristy as they talk about the "over-achievers" syndrome and how you can and should base your success on what matters to you. This is a motivational talk with concrete takeaways that will help you to reflect, look inward, and start stepping with an intent purpose!

Join Kristy as she interviews Hannah Brencher, the author of Fighting Forward. This powerful interview opens up a conversation about learning to fight forward, rebuild mindsets, and prioritize mental health. After a battle with depression, Hannah speaks divine truth on how we can overcome it and use the pain we endure as part of our drive and purpose!

Should I write things down? Should I just go digital? What if I am not a writer? How can writing help me grow and learn? Can writing help reduce anxiety and stress? In this episode, Kristy interviews Allison Fallon on how writing can help you to grow, reduce anxiety, and be more productive. Ally is the author of The Power of Writing It Down. She breaks down the simplicity of how and why writing helps our subconscious mind and how writing can lead to real change that sticks through science. She also gives prompts and tips if you are not a writer on how to get started. This is an episode and a conversation you will not want to miss.

Join Kristy as she interviews Elizabeth Benton, who is a nutrition expert with a proven track record of mindset transformations. Elizabeth was depressed, deeply in debt, and obese and has implemented proven strategies that not only have worked for her and stuck but also for over 3000 clients that she has coached. If you want to create a lasting change in your life, this is a motivational listen you will not want to miss!

We are in control of a lot of our destiny and can use this as a learning year too. Maybe 2020 was the year we all needed and we should be appreciative for the lessons it taught us and learning that pivoting and mindset can take us far. I couldn't be more excited to take those lessons and apply them forward! I want to encourage you all, find some time to reflect and gain clarity on where you want to head and strategies that will support that direction. Know that as a team, we are working on some exciting things that honestly would not have been possible had some things not been hard and caused us to pivot. Weekly I am sharing with you all on the START with Kristy Podcast, and I want to encourage each of you to give this a listen: Starting The New Year Out Right. It is short, motivating, and to the point. This is your year! Embody that mindset and gain momentum. Let go of what is not serving you and step with faith daily. -Kristy

EP033 | How to create your future board with Sarah Centrella by Kristy Dickerson

Join Kristy as she interviews Sarah Centrella. Sarah is a 2x best selling author and the founder of #futureboards. This duo will share pieces of their storys that will pump you up and get you ready to think ahead to your own future! If you are ready to make 2021 YOUR YEAR, listen and learn about the art of manifesting a vision and crafting the life you want and deserve!

Kristy chats with Alli Worthington, a coach to women in life, faith, and business and is the author of Standing Strong. Alli shares her story of how they lost everything and found her purpose and calling in a desperate moment. This duo chats about how they believe hard seasons of our life are there to refine us and grow us into ultimately who we are meant to be. Similar faith, similar mindsets, and just a highly motivating conversation that will have you reevaluating the hard in your life to continue standing strong!

It's never to early (or to late!) to put a financial plan into place! Having a financial plan can bring extreme peace of mind and reduce stress. Kristy and personal finance expert, Erin Lowry,  have a candid conversation about what you should do NOW, conversations we should be having with partners and family and ways that we can set ourselves up to avoid catastrophic financial events. Many of us struggle with finances, but making changes with awareness and having concrete strategies can ease that financial burden and stress!

Planning for success around holidays! Come listen to this heart felt podcast with Kristy sharing her tips and strategies around the importance of planning to be intentional and present. She talks about schedules, protecting downtime, setting budgets, communication, boundaries, focusing on what you can control, social media, health and dealing with cancelations and changes to plans around the holidays.

Disconnecting to connect! So many lessons can be found in disconnecting. I shared why I have taken some steps back to take steps forward in my own journey. I am being very intentional about what I am “consuming” and where I am choosing to expend my energy. Growth and clarity can be found in learning to disconnect, rest and then take intentional steps forward.