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No to Normal

Welcome to the podcast that gives you permission to say no. No to boring. No to putting off your dreams. No to a job you hate. No to old habits that no longer serve you. No to imposter syndrome. No to normal.I’m your host, Danielle Renee, and I’ve spent the past 10 years trying new jobs, starting my own businesses, and moving across the country all in an attempt to build a life that doesn’t give the Sunday Scaries (if you know, you know). With this show, I’ll be sharing some of my favorite ventures,

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67 - AMA: Pet Sitting - Travel Edition!

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2025/09/03

It’s an “Ask Me Anything” episode and all the questions I got were about TrustedHousesitters and what it’s like to be a traveling pet sitter! From booking your first stay to dealing with potential trip cancellations in a foreign country, I’m sharing my advice as a full-time traveling pet sitter.Ready to start your own travel pet sitting adventure??Use my referral link to get 25% off any TrustedHousesitters annual plan: https://trustedhousesitters.pxf.io/YRxZZe—Credits:Editing by Midnight Sun

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31:40

66 - No Plan, No Problem: How This Couple Made the...

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2025/08/20

”Yeah, I’d love to travel buuut I can’t afford that. I’m in a relationship. I can’t leave my pets behind…” Stop right there! Those are excuses and they’re holding you back from living your dream life.Today’s guest, Lauren Messner, is proof that not only can you get paid to live and work in some of the most beautiful places in the world, but you don’t have to do it alone!Since leaving her corporate job without a backup plan over 3 years ago, Lauren has been traveling full-time with the love of her

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65 - From 'What If' to 'All In': The Story of Funk It...

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2025/08/06

We all have that idea that would be fun “someday.” We throw it out as a joke over a glass of wine with friends or on a road trip. We laugh and say, “wouldn’t it be fun to launch that *insert random business idea here*?”Well, Funk It Coffee and Thrift is one of those ideas that actually went from dream to reality! Markie Russell is on the show today to chat about how she and her best friend actually took the leap and launched Funk It Coffee and Thrift.In this episode:Why the “don’t work with friends”

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64 - Life after Layoff: How to Thrive When the...

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2025/07/23

Taking the leap to quit your job and try something new is always scary and it’s easy to keep putting it off, but sometimes the universe steps in and makes the decision for you.That’s what happened in the case of today’s guest, Josephine Wong. When she was laid off from her graphic design job a couple of years ago, she took it as a sign to finally go after some of her bucket list dreams. She took a solo trip, she leaned into content creation, she tried new hobbies, and today she’s on the show to talk

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63 - Beyond Weddings & Babies: Celebrating Life...

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2025/07/09

Our society loves celebrating a big life milestone. Engagements, weddings, babies; these are the things that prompt parties (and gifts).But what if that’s not the path you’re on? When is it your chance to feel celebrated?Any. Time. You. Want.In this episode, we’re digging deep into:Why certain milestones get celebrated over others (and why that needs to change)How to identify moments in your own life that deserve recognitionCommon mindset blocks that stop us from celebrating ourselvesAnd how to

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38:00

62 - From Surviving on Credit Cards to Founding a...

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2025/06/25

Just because your first plan didn’t work out doesn’t mean you’re not meant for something incredible. Sometimes it takes a few tries to find the thing that really clicks. And that’s a story that today’s guest, Jamie Kowalik, knows all too well.Jamie is the founder of Glo Creative Design Studio (and the designer behind the No to Normal website!) Before scaling her studio to a multi-6 figure business, she was struggling to make ends meet, she was putting bills on credit cards, and navigating motherhood

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61 - Your Permission Slip to Follow Your Own Path...

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2025/05/28

Normally I’m the one asking the questions, but today I’m answering them! I was recently a guest on the Travel Creator Podcast and I loved our conversation there so much that I wanted to share it here too. In this episode:How I knew it was finally time to quit my 9-5 even though I was scaredWhat my “North Star” is and how I use it to keep moving forward and build a life I genuinely loveWhat it really looks like to live an unconventional life that other people don’t understand…and so many fun side

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60 - The Travel Creator's Guide to Posting Less &...

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2025/05/14

Burnt out from trying to keep up with the algorithm? Editing new videos every day, engaging in the DMs, showing up on stories… It’s A LOT.But what if I told you that there’s an easier (and more profitable!) way to connect with your audience?In today’s episode, I’m joined by Laura Haley (@travelcontentwriting) to chat about the one strategy that most travel creators overlook: newsletters!We cover how email can help you build a successful and sustainable travel brand, the easiest way to write emails

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Bonus - Stop Overthinking, Start Living: Cannonball...

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2025/05/01

Surprise!I’m popping into your feed on a Thursday with a quick bonus episode to announce that Cannonball, my brand-new course, is officially OPEN! 🎉In this short and sweet episode, I’m breaking down what’s inside the course, who it was made for, and why now’s the perfect time to join as a founding member.If you’ve been stuck in overthinking mode and dreaming of a life that feels more you — this is your sign.Founding Member Perks:$100 off for founding membersFull refund in exchange for sharing

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39:03

58 - How to Create a Personal Brand That Actually...

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2025/04/30

You already have a personal brand - even if you’ve never thought about it that way.It’s not about being an influencer or having a perfectly curated aesthetic. Your personal brand is how you show up in the world, how you’re perceived, and how you connect with others.Today, I'm joined by Krista Marie - personal branding strategist, photographer, and podcast host - to break down what it really means to create a personal brand that feels like you, and not just some performance.In this episode, we’re

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57 - The Right Time Myth: How to Start Before You...

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2025/04/16

”It’s not the right time” is one of the most common excuses we tell ourselves about why we’re not taking action toward our dream. We assume that the timing will be better down the road, and we convince ourselves that we’re actually being responsible by waiting!Spoiler: It’s not responsible. It’s self-sabotage.In this episode, we’re debunking the “right time” myth and how you can stop falling into this trap. If you’re ready to stop thinking and start doing, you’re in the right place!—JOIN THE

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41:30

56 - From People Pleasing to Authentic Living: How to...

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2025/04/02

You don’t have to be a textbook people pleaser to end up living a life that’s not actually yours. Maybe you’re stuck in a job you hate, a relationship that feels off, or just going through the motions because change feels too hard.Today’s guest, Kat Amey, hit her 30s and realized she was deeply unfulfilled—so she decided to rewrite the script. Now, she helps other women stop people pleasing and start building lives that feel true to them.In this episode, we’re diving into:How people pleasing quietly

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55 - The Power of Admitting What You *Really* Want

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2025/03/19

"I don’t know what I want" is one of the biggest lies we tell ourselves. More often than not, you do know—you’re just afraid to say it out loud.Maybe it feels unrealistic, maybe you’re scared of failing, or maybe you’re worried about what people will think.Good news: we’re going to tackle those fears together!In this episode:Why ignoring your dream doesn’t make it go away (it just makes you unhappy)The real reasons people convince themselves they don’t know what they wantHow to finally admit what

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54 - Protecting Our Parks: Ranger Connie's Journey...

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2025/03/05

Our National Parks are in danger, plain and simple. After mass layoffs in February, the National Park Service is now facing staffing issues that are going to have a direct impact on everything from park cleanliness and camping availability to visitor safety and emergency response times.Because of this news, I thought it was important to draw attention to the amazing programs that the NPS provides to the public by revisiting my conversation with Ranger Connie from 2023. Connie Lau is a former high

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53 - From Couchsurfing to Housesitting: Your Guide to...

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2025/02/19

Did you know that Americans spend an average of 40 minutes per day dreaming about someplace they’d rather be?That’s almost 5 hours a week that people are thinking about their escape from their day-to-day life!In this episode, I’m giving you a list of ways to make that escape sooner rather than later, even if you haven’t been saving up for a trip.From couchsurfing and housesitting, to volunteering and seasonal work, there are so many ways to get free lodging while traveling ranging from weekend

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52 - Five Tips for Earning Passive Income on TikTok...

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2025/02/05

It’s the TikTok Shop follow-up episode you’ve been waiting for! After having Amanda Pacropis on the podcast for episode 47 to talk about how she earns 5-figures a month as a TikTok Shop Affiliate, I gave myself a little challenge to see what would happen if I posted 3+ times per day.Could I actually earn money as a new TikTok Shop Affiliate? Does posting consistently really matter? And most importantly, is there a way to do it that doesn’t feel manipulative or fake?Well, from October 11-December 11,

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51 - Life Lessons from the PCT: Facing Fear, Finding...

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2025/01/22

Do you ever feel like your own internal dialogue is your biggest obstacle? Sure, there are challenges in life that are objectively hard, but that extra layer of self-doubt can make those tough goals feel impossible.Today’s guest, A.J. Aldana, knows this struggle all too well. In this episode, A.J. shares how he overcame his biggest insecurities and pushed past limiting beliefs to accomplish something extraordinary—hiking all 2,650 miles of the Pacific Crest Trail.In this episode, we’re diving

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50 - Trust The Growth You Can’t See: Your Dream Life...

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2025/01/08

Do you ever feel like the goal you've been working on for weeks, months, or even years just isn’t paying off? You’ve got this vision in your head of what it could be, but progress feels painfully slow, and you’re starting to wonder if it’s even worth it.Take a breath. You’re not alone. Progress is happening—even if you can’t see it yet. You’re planting seeds that will grow if you give them time.In today’s episode, I’m diving into:How to stay patient and motivated when it feels like nothing is

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49 - The Resolution-Free Guide to Becoming Who You...

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2024/12/18

It’s that time of year again when everyone starts talking about all the ways they’re going to be successful, productive, and better than ever in the new year.But how often have you excitedly set a big new year’s resolution, only to get bored with it by January 20?You’re not alone!In this episode, we’re talking about why New Year’s resolutions often fail, and what you can do instead to have an amazing 2025.Rather than looking at what to ADD in the new year, pause and reflect about what you want to

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48 - How to Break Free From Holiday Burnout, Guilt,...

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2024/12/04

Have you ever felt like the holiday season is more about checking boxes than actually feeling festive?You’re not alone.In today’s episode, I’m talking with the owner of Hannah’s Enchantments about how to create your own joyful rituals, so that you can actually enjoy and remember this time of year!Whether you're in a warm climate and missing that "winter magic" or just need a fresh way to make the holidays feel special, Hannah is giving you the permission to do things differently, without the

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