37 episodes

A podcast that explores how our spaces support (or sabotage) our happiness and make it easier (or harder) to reach our goals, then empowers you to do whatever it takes to get happy at home. 😊🏡

Creating Your Happy Place Rebecca

    • Leisure
    • 4.7 • 12 Ratings

A podcast that explores how our spaces support (or sabotage) our happiness and make it easier (or harder) to reach our goals, then empowers you to do whatever it takes to get happy at home. 😊🏡

    Suzy Wood: Living Near London

    Suzy Wood: Living Near London

    Is it your dream to buy and renovate a home in England? Wondering if it's the same as renovating in the United States?

    In Episode 8, the wrap-up to Season 2 of Creating Your Happy Place, Integrative Nutrition Health Coach Suzy Wood shares her story of buying and renovating a home with her hubby and two kids near London, England.

    Professionally, Suzy Wood is an Integrative Nutrition Health Coach who works with people to get control of their health by analyzing both food and lifestyle choices. After living abroad for over 10 years, Suzy returned to the US, left her job in high tech marketing, and launched True Wellness Within where she helps people find more balance in their lives, eat better, and regain the vitality they used to have.

    - - Where to find Suzy - -

    Facebook: @TrueWellnessWithin
    and The Divorce Detox Facebook group
    Instagram: @TrueWellnessWithin

    Free Quiz: Has Your Body Healed from the Stress of Divorce?
    and Free Recipe Book for Living Agelessly
    - - About the host - -

    Rebecca West is a business coach for ambitious residential interior designers who are determined to become the only designer their clients and contractors call.

    She's also obsessed with creating happy homes, so if you need some advice for your home you can check out her book Happy Starts at Home or sign up for a via-Zoom Design Helpline. 

    Rebecca can't resist a costume party or a cat video, and has a weakness for Oreos, Taco Bell, and Scotch whiskey. 😁

    🙏 If you like this podcast, make sure to review, subscribe, or share! 

    • 36 min
    Candice Bakx Freisen in Canada: Rural Life on a Chicken Farm

    Candice Bakx Freisen in Canada: Rural Life on a Chicken Farm

    You don't have to cross an ocean to become an expat - you could just move to Canada! Think the slow life on a rural chicken farm in the quiet outskirts of Manitoba sounds like a dream? You should definitely check out this episode!

    In Episode 7, Season 2 of Creating Your Happy Place, we talk with Candice Bakx-Freisen about what it's like to live in rural Manitoba, and the difference between buying real estate (and living in) Canada versus in the United States. 

    Professionally, Candice is a Real Estate Agent & Real Estate Investor who's passionate about helping people reach their financial dreams. She coaches, trains, and offers mentorship on money topics ranging from basic budgeting to real estate investing. 

    Her candid approach to business, and ability to get past the fluff and dig into the root of each challenge for her clients so that they get more of the important stuff done has led to her becoming a highly sought-after coach within the finance and real estate industries.
    As a mother of 4, top performing realtor, entrepreneur, money coach, and speaker, Candice is the very definition of what it means to be a highly motivated woman, and she has a passion for helping others succeed in life and business. Candice has had many opportunities to speak in front of large crowds and enjoys teaching others and helping people reach their financial dreams.

    - - Where to find Candice - -

    Instagram: @candice.bakx.friesen
    Facebook: @candicebakxfriesen
    Website: candicebakxfriesen.com


    - - About the host - -

    Rebecca West is a business coach for ambitious residential interior designers who are determined to become the only designer their clients and contractors call.

    She's also obsessed with creating happy homes, so if you need some advice for your home you can check out her book Happy Starts at Home or sign up for a via-Zoom Design Helpline. 

    Rebecca can't resist a costume party or a cat video, and has a weakness for Oreos, Taco Bell, and Scotch whiskey. 😁

    🙏 If you like this podcast, make sure to review, subscribe, or share! 

    • 32 min
    Naomi Geidel: A Southeast Asian Odyssey

    Naomi Geidel: A Southeast Asian Odyssey

    Have you thought about living in Japan, Indonesia, or Thailand? Wondering what it might be like to call Southeast Asia home for a while?

    In Episode 6, Season 2 of Creating Your Happy Place, Naomi Geidel shares her story of leaving the United States and making a home for herself first in a traditional home in Japan, then in a villa in Indonesia, and finally studio apartment in a high rise flat in Bangkok Thailand. 

    Professionally, Naomi provides support and encouragement to creatives so they can bring their ideas to life.  Her Inspired Change program supports those ready to take life by the hand and create a way forward.  She is single & childless so has a deep understanding of navigating the twists and turns of life and living a life unexpected.  You can find Naomi wandering streets she’s never seen before looking for creative inspiration and joyful moments.  


    - - Where to find Naomi - -

    Instagram: @acreativepurpose
    Podcast: A Creative Purpose
    Website: naomigeidel.com


    - - About the host - -

    Rebecca West is a business coach for ambitious residential interior designers who are determined to become the only designer their clients and contractors call.

    She's also obsessed with creating happy homes, so if you need some advice for your home you can check out her book Happy Starts at Home or sign up for a via-Zoom Design Helpline. 

    Rebecca can't resist a costume party or a cat video, and has a weakness for Oreos, Taco Bell, and Scotch whiskey. 😁

    🙏 If you like this podcast, make sure to review, subscribe, or share! 

    • 35 min
    Anu Gosai: From Mauritius to South Africa, Merging Cultures & Creating Home

    Anu Gosai: From Mauritius to South Africa, Merging Cultures & Creating Home

    What would it be like to live in South Africa? What if you were moving there from the tiny country from Mauritius?

    In Episode 5, Season 2 of Creating Your Happy Place, Anu Gosai shares her story of leaving her tiny island home at 18 to study to be a pharmacist. She's now a happy dual-culture woman raising two girls with her hubby in a free-standing house with a big garden in Port Elizabeth, South Africa.

    Professionally, Anu is the founder of Red Butterfly and works as a menstrual health coach, helping women who have menstrual health challenges and who want to learn how to live in sync with their cycles.
    - - Where to find Anu - -

    For those interested in learning more about Anu's work:

    Instagram: @anugosai.redbutterfly
    LinkTree: linktr.ee/redbutterfly
    Facebook: @redbutterfly.menstrualcycles
    Website: redbutterfly.co.za/


    - - About the host - -

    Rebecca West is a business coach for ambitious residential interior designers who are determined to become the only designer their clients and contractors call.

    She's also obsessed with creating happy homes, so if you need some advice for your home you can check out her book Happy Starts at Home or sign up for a via-Zoom Design Helpline. 

    Rebecca can't resist a costume party or a cat video, and has a weakness for Oreos, Taco Bell, and Scotch whiskey. 😁

    🙏 If you like this podcast, make sure to review, subscribe, or share! 

    • 27 min
    Lyon, France: Slowing Down & Making Time for Family

    Lyon, France: Slowing Down & Making Time for Family

    Is it your dream to move to France? Are you itching to pack your bags and move to the land of baguettes and berets? Do you think the foodie-friendly atmosphere of Lyon might be just what the doctor ordered?

    In Episode 4, Season 2 of Creating Your Happy Place, Mary Clavieres shares how she and her hubby moved their family from their fast-paced city life in Hoboken New Jersey to the quiet outskirts of Lyon, France in Feb 2022, and how their 5 and 8 years old daughters have adjusted to living like the French.

    When Mary's not devouring French pastries she's putting her impressive 14-year experience at a top pharmaceutical company to good use as a change management consultant. Whether it's a small firm or a bigwig Fortune 100 company,  she helps teams transform and thrive, by their side to help them build stronger teams and operate their businesses more strategically.
    Mary also hosts the 'Brief Transitions' podcast. She dives deep into life's major changes like careers, parenting, and health. She's been featured in Forbes, Business Insider, NPR, Thrive Global, Authority Magazine, and even NBC News.


    - - Where to find Mary - -

    For those interested in learning more about Mary's work or podcast:

    Website: maryclavieres.com
    Podcast: brieftransitions.com
    Instagram: @mary.clavieres
    LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/mary-clavieres-19917a7/
    - - About the host - -

    Rebecca West is a business coach for ambitious residential interior designers who are determined to become the only designer their clients and contractors call.

    She's also obsessed with creating happy homes, so if you need some advice for your home you can check out her book Happy Starts at Home or sign up for a via-Zoom Design Helpline. 

    Rebecca can't resist a costume party or a cat video, and has a weakness for Oreos, Taco Bell, and Scotch whiskey. 😁

    🙏 If you like this podcast, make sure to review, subscribe, or share! 

    • 37 min
    Thailand: When A Grief Consultant Left Home to Teach English Abroad

    Thailand: When A Grief Consultant Left Home to Teach English Abroad

    Have you ever wondered what it might be like to leave the only home you've known and move to Thailand to teach English?

    In Episode 3 of Creating Your Happy Place, we've got Diane Nnaemeka, a fearless adventurer who left her childhood home 5 years ago to teach English to kindergartners and grade school kids. While she's moved 5 times while living there, she's happy in her tropical life and sees no end in sight to the adventure.

    Diane's now left teaching behind and is a self-sustainability and grief consultant  who helps empower individuals to harness their strengths and cultivate sustainable habits. She supports people on their journey towards long-term self-reliance and guides individuals through the healing process that unfolds following a significant loss.

    - - Where to find Diane - -

    For those interested in learning more about Diane's work or reaching out for support, check out:

    Linktree: linktr.ee/dianenn
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/diane.nnaemeka/
    Email: sweetenedsoul123 (at) gmail.com


    - - About the host - -

    Rebecca West is a business coach for ambitious residential interior designers who are determined to become the only designer their clients and contractors call.

    She's also obsessed with creating happy homes, so if you need some advice for your home you can check out her book Happy Starts at Home or sign up for a via-Zoom Design Helpline. 

    Rebecca can't resist a costume party or a cat video, and has a weakness for Oreos, Taco Bell, and Scotch whiskey. 😁

    🙏 If you like this podcast, make sure to review, subscribe, or share! 

    • 25 min

Customer Reviews

4.7 out of 5
12 Ratings

12 Ratings

Iris Austin ,

Such a fantastic podcast

I love how Rebecca connects with people from all walks of life to talk about what makes their space happy. She has a genuine presence that really makes this podcast a joy to listen to.

Camwurst19 ,

Relatable and refreshing

Any home I have lived in has been my safe place so listening to this podcast has been refreshing. Rebecca is such a great host, and I look forward to listening to more.

Sfboyz ,

Great Topics

Rebecca is a fresh breathe of air…she actually listens to her guests. Happy is such an abstract idea but each episode seems to reveal a real-life change that a person has accomplished in creating their happy place.

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