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Welcome to the More In Common Podcast — where curiosity meets courage. Hosted by Keith Richardson and Gerren Taylor, this show explores the human side of connection, communication, and emotional intelligence. Every week, we dive deep into real conversations that challenge assumptions, build trust, and help us all navigate complex relationships — at work, at home, and in our communities. 🎙️ From mindful parenting to leadership, political division to self-awareness — we ask the hard questions and model the tools to stay in the conversation when it matters most.
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Thursday Sep 02, 2021
Thursday Sep 02, 2021
What stands in your way of feeling accomplished?
Is it your habits or behaviors?
Our guest Melissa Stecher is a mom, owner, creator, and a master of taking control of her life. She's walked the long road of changing habits, behaviors, and her mindset to bring hope into her life. Her inspiring conversation provides hope to others that they to can do the same.
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Today we are with Melissa Stecher. She is the owner & creator of Hopeful Simplicity. In 2017 she reached her snapping point. As a mom, full-time employee, co-parent, blending families, some personal health issues and still being asked all those 'at-home' questions like 'what's for dinner?' she broke.
She was angry and tired all the time and knew that wasn't the person she wanted to be. This is when
she started swapping. Swapping bad habits for better ones, like making her bed each
morning just to feel like she was accomplishing something each day.
They swapped harsh chemical products for natural options and the whole home team started cleaning. They even swapped unsuccessful organizing systems for compromised successes. In 2018 she took a leap of faith in herself and got certified as a professional organizer. Now, not only does she get to save time, save money and live less stressed but she gets to help others find Hope in their chaos & clutter.
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Topics we discuss:
- Just shutting up
- What it means to pull too hard-to-get information
- Introversion and extroversion
- Collaborating with different personalities
- Managing energy when working with others
- Being a Nerd
- Gender Roles within Family
- Making a collaborative household of responsibility
References:
- Chris Evans - Body Image issues
- Reference to Ashwin's Episode
- Gen Con
- Harley Quinn
- Funko Pops
- Hopeful Simplicity
Credits:
Lead editor + Producer: Ruf Holmes
Music:
Main Theme: "Eaze Does It" by Shye Eaze and DJ Rufbeats, a More In Common Podcast Exclusive.
All music created by DJ Rufbeats
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