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As a young student, Kyndra struggled in school both academically and socially. Often ridiculed for her curious and social nature, Kyndra was ecstatic when she earned a Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer during a multiplication contest. This was a huge win for Kyndra.  Similar to Rudolph's story, Kyndra used her once criticized light to illuminate a path toward comedy.  Featured Guest: Kyndra Crump Mentions: The Kyndra Crump Show                         Rainbows: Helping children cope with divorce                         Life coaching at stinagene.com Website: retailyourstorypodcast.comTranscript available at websiteInstagram: @retailyourstoryIf you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or email me hi@stinagene.com? It takes less than 60 seconds, and it really makes a difference in helping to convince hard-to-get guests. I also love reading the reviews!

As a little girl, Caitlin had her eyes on her great-grandmother’s vintage necklace. What she couldn’t have imagined is how that necklace was staring right back at her with a surprise of its own.  Featured Guest: Caitlin Bosshart  Mentions: Full Heart Free Voice PodcastWebsite: retailyourstorypodcast.comInstagram: @retailyourstoryIf you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or email me hi@stinagene.com? It takes less than 60 seconds, and it really makes a difference in helping to convince hard-to-get guests. I also love reading the reviews!

Swenny, a self-published author talks about his new children's book, I Lost My Patience, and his special relationship with his grandfather that led to a collection of Wisconsin Badger Paraphernalia.  Giveaway: Subscribe to our Newsletter by June 3, 2021, to be entered for a chance to win a copy of Swenny's book I Lost My PatienceFeatured Guest: Find Swenny on Instagram: @SwenistyBooks mentioned: I Lost My Patience by SwennyOther Mentions: University of Wisconsin in Madison: https://www.wisc.edu/Website: retailyourstorypodcast.comInstagram: @retailyourstoryIf you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or email me hi@stinagene.com? It takes less than 60 seconds, and it really makes a difference in helping to convince hard-to-get guests. I also love reading the reviews!

Monica is an avid traveler who recently picked up her entire life and moved several miles away from home as she embraces a flexible lifestyle to explore and develop.  She practices minimalism as a form of self-care and freedom. We discuss her top tips to adopting a simpler way of life and her priceless designer family heirlooms. Books mentioned:  More than enough by Miranda Anderson Find Monica Wilson on Instagram: @monnie_renee Contact StinaGene from Retail Your Story: Website - retailyourstorypodcast.com Instagram: @retailyourstory Extended Conversations with MonicaBonus Stuff: Quiz: More with Monica Quiz: Should It Stay or Should It Go? Newsletter April 2021 If you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or email me hi@stinagene.com? It takes less than 60 seconds, and it really makes a difference in helping to convince hard-to-get guests. I also love reading the reviews!

Is there something, some part of your life, that you find yourself unable to let go of? Maybe it’s a memory, a friendship – or maybe it’s a memento from your childhood that, while useless to you now, you still can’t throw out? In this episode, StinaGene opens up about the one thing she, until recently, refused to give up on.

Are you one of those people that avidly collects notebooks only to write maybe one or two things down in each one? Or are what we call a completionist: buy one notebook and fill it from cover to cover thoughts, ideas, pictures, drawings, poems, stories, etc.? Wherever you fall on the line, or whether you’ve even written in a personal journal before, this episode is for you. In it, your host StinaGene reflects on the importance and value of personal record keeping so we can understand where we came from, who we are now, and what we’d like to be in the future.

In this special episode, we interview one of Richmond, VA’s top fashionistas,  mental health specialist, and social figure Mecca Williams. Williams reflects on how she first became interested in fashion, how it’s lead her to create style-focused projects like Style and Spirits RVA, and the personal items that mean the most to her today. Her most valued possession will surprise you.  Originally recorded and published in October 2019. 

A show about the stories connected to meaningful objects in our lives. These noteworthy items are the center of a conversation about celebrating the fullest expression of ourselves while reflecting on their connection to the chapters and stages of our lives. Originally released in September 2019.  The new season is coming soon! Stay tuned.