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Real Estate News Radio with Rowena PattonYour Home Won't Sell Because You Missed These Critical First StepsSend us a textSelling your home can feel like navigating a minefield blindfolded. Rowena Patton removes that blindfold by revealing what real estate agents typically keep behind closed doors, starting with a bombshell revelation: over 30% of home sales fall through after going under contract.Drawing from her experience with over 3,500 transactions, Rowena explains why traditional home selling methods are increasingly risky in today's shifting market. Most properties across the country peaked in value during 2023 and are now experiencing a plateau before the inevitable economic cycle downturn. This reality check serves as a crucial warning...2025-03-2253 minReal Estate News Radio with Rowena PattonNavigating Real Estate Adventures: From Mountain Homes to Texas TrendsSend us a textUnlock the secrets of the real estate world with me, Rowena Patton, as we navigate the snowy mountains of western North Carolina and beyond. Discover the transformative journeys of homeowners like Susan and Dennis moving to Florida and Mary and Jerry's relocation to Utah, complete with stylish property enhancements that maximize value. We'll give you exclusive insights into a soon-to-be-listed gem on 55 Tipperary Drive, featuring a pool that's sure to charm its way into buyers' hearts. Plus, uncover the hidden benefits of our certified pre-owned real estate program, ensuring homes are market-ready with...2024-11-2354 min
The Pit Pony Podcast - Life After Teaching011 - Pit Pony Rowena Hicks - Classroom to AuthorToday, we’re joined by Rowena Hicks, who dedicated over 30 years to her role as a Deputy Head Teacher and SENCO in the London-Kent area. Teaching was Rowena's life - it was her passion, her calling, and she gave it her all, right up until the moment her own health signalled it was time to step back.Rowena opens up about the physical and emotional toll of being a people-pleaser in the world of education. From pushing through chronic stress to the realisation that her relentless work ethic was costing her health, Rowena shares her journey of se...2024-11-1949 min
Platonically YoursAri and Rowena on multilingual friendshipsIn this episode, Rowena travels to Florence to chat with her dear friend Ari. The conversation is heartfelt, fun, and full of warmth as they reminisce about the start of their friendship and the instant chemistry Rowie, Sami and Ari shared as a group. They also discuss what it's been like to nurture a bond over the past eight years, despite living in separate countries, and explore the unique experience of having friends who don’t speak the same first language.
Platonically Yours is on Instagram and TikTok!
Created and produced by R...2024-11-1032 min
Two Booked UpTBU#56: What Motivates Us? Drive by Daniel PinkRowena and Shelley delve into the insightful book "Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us" by Daniel Pink, one of Shelley’s favourite books!Shelley reflects on how the book's message about motivation, centred on autonomy, mastery, and purpose, has left a lasting impact since its publication in 2009. Together, Rowena and Shelley then explore the relevance of these concepts in the modern world, especially in the context of our professional and personal lives. Join them as they uncover the profound implications of autonomy, mastery, and purpose and discover how thes...2024-10-1543 min
Two Booked UpTBU#54: Defining success in the second phase of life, From Strength to Strength by Arthur C BrooksIn this new episode of Two Booked Up, Rowena and Shelley discuss Arthur C. Brooks's bestseller, "From Strength to Strength: Finding Success, Happiness and Deep Purpose in the Second Half of Life." Once again, Shelley dons the interviewer’s hat, and Rowena is in the hot seat. Together, they discuss the book's focus on finding true happiness and satisfaction as we navigate the second half of life, emphasising the importance of shifting our focus from the relentless pursuit of success to building a life rich in relationships, meaning, and contentment. While the book is p...2024-09-1636 minPlatonically YoursJess and Rowena on the history of female friendshipIn this episode, Rowena travels to London to discuss The Social Sex: A History of Female Friendship by Marilyn Yalom and Theresa Donovan Brown with her friend Jess. They discuss their thoughts on the book, exploring the evolution and significance of female friendships throughout history.
Platonically Yours is on Instagram and TikTok!
Created and produced by Rowena Yates.
Presented by Rowena Yates and Sami Harper.
Get in touch: platonicallyyours@outlook.com.2024-09-0846 min
Two Booked UpTBU#53: Organising your KIDS' books (with Lazy Genius Kitchen inspiration)In this new Two Booked Up podcast episode, Rowena and Shelley discuss the challenging task of organizing kids' books. Shelley, a homeschooling mom and our resident expert in this field shares her insights into managing a home filled with books.They introduce the Lazy Genius Process from The Lazy Genius Kitchen, focusing on five key steps: prioritise, essentialize, organize, personalize, and systemize. This practical process is applicable not only to parents but also to anyone looking to tackle a project.Despite their different locations (Sydney, Australia, and Joburg, South Africa) and their children...2024-08-3135 min
Two Booked UpTBU#52: Organising your books (with Lazy Genius Kitchen inspiration)In this episode of Two Booked Up, Shelley and Rowena tackle the challenging task of organizing your book collection. If you're tired of having books scattered around your home, this episode is for you! They take a break from their usual book discussions to delve into practical strategies for reining in those unruly bookshelves.Using Kendra Adachi's The Lazy Genius Kitchen as a guide, Shelley and Rowena discuss prioritizing, essentializing, organizing, personalizing, and systemizing book organization. They emphasize the importance of individual choice, tailored to what best suits each person's needs and preferences....2024-08-1941 min
Two Booked UpTBU#51: Double Trouble: Reflections on Two Years of Two Booked UpIn this episode, Shelley and Rowena celebrate the launch of Season 4 of the Two Booked Up podcast and two years of literary love, laughter, and friendship! Shelley and Rowena are thrilled to have reached this incredible milestone and want to take you behind the scenes of their journey over the past year. From the ups to the downs, they’re sharing all the insights and reflections gathered from their time hosting the Two Booked Up podcast.Whether you're a fellow podcaster, an avid reader, or an honorary member of their Two Booked Up boo...2024-08-0534 minPlatonically YoursLost Coast on being in a bandIn this episode, Sami and Rowena welcome Lost Coast onto the podcast. Throughout the episode, they discuss what it’s like being in a band together and what their decade-long friendship looks like outside of it, including a very active group chat.
Platonically Yours is on Instagram and TikTok!
Created and produced by Rowena Yates.
Presented by Rowena Yates and Sami Harper.
Get in touch: platonicallyyours@outlook.com.2024-07-2159 min
Two Booked UpTBU#49: Fan Fave Revisited: The Four Tendencies by Gretchen RubinIn this episode, as Rowena and Shelley gear up for season four, they revisit a fan favourite and one of their most referenced books and episodes: Gretchen Rubin's The Four Tendencies. This book has been a game changer for both of them—in the way they run their businesses, understand themselves, and even interpret the books and ideas discussed on this podcast!Are you like Rowena, self-directed and on top of deadlines but uneasy with changes? Or are you more like Shelley, spontaneous and bold but struggle with schedules and rules?A...2024-07-0830 minPlatonically YoursElle and Zoe on the evolution of their friendshipIn this episode, Sami and Rowena welcome Elle and Zoe on to the podcast to share their friendship journey. Throughout the episode, they discuss their shared Greek heritage, how they have helped one another navigate personal relationship challenges and emphasise the significance that their shared love for art has had on their relationship.
Platonically Yours is on Instagram and TikTok!
Created and produced by Rowena Yates.
Presented by Rowena Yates and Sami Harper.
Get in touch: platonicallyyours@outlook.com.2024-07-0755 min
Two Booked UpTBU#48: Why start with why? (And how to do it without the overwhelm!)️ Shelley shares a few spicy takes in her discussion with Rowena about the classic business book, Start with Why by Simon Sinek. Rowena is in the interviewer’s chair this time and Shelley’s mission is to fast-forward you to the best parts of Start with Why, while calling out a few other parts that left her frowning. It’s a pivotal book, but it’s also a bit dated and limited in its examples, so Shelley and Rowena extend the conversation, taking some of the big ideas in the book and talking about how y...2024-06-2536 minPlatonically YoursSian and Sami on making friends as an adultIn this episode, Sami and Rowena welcome Sian to the podcast to discuss Sami and Sian’s friendship. They explore the challenges of making friends as adults, how office dynamics can influence connections, and emphasise the importance of building a supportive community, particularly highlighting the power of safe female friendships.
Platonically Yours is on Instagram and TikTok!
Created and produced by Rowena Yates.
Presented by Rowena Yates and Sami Harper.
Get in touch: platonicallyyours@outlook.com2024-06-231h 03
Two Booked UpTBU#47: The Power of Content: Author Interview with Mel DanielsIn this special episode, Rowena and Shelley interview Mel Daniels, author of The Power of Content. This is a fantastic episode for business owners who may be feeling a bit stuck with content creation and marketing. Mel has a refreshing new take on content that will help you tap into your content superpowers rather than getting overwhelmed trying to follow a bunch of made-up formulas.Not a business owner? No worries—this episode is for everyone. Mel’s message resonates across all aspects of life, encouraging you to infuse more of your unique self...2024-06-1040 min
Two Booked UpTBU#46: What we’ve been reading in the 24 for 2024 ChallengeIn this episode, Rowena and Shelley are discussing the books they’ve been reading, and checking in on their progress for the 24 for 2024 Reading Challenge.The Challenge adds more purpose and variety to non-fiction reading choices and aims to inspire them and you to read more and read more widely, perhaps even trying out authors of genres you wouldn’t normally read. Also, as you’ll hear in this episode, you can make the challenge your own, including how to squeeze more reading into your busy life! Join Shelley and Rowena to hear their no...2024-05-2838 minPlatonically YoursDavid and Jerome on the origins of platonic loveIn this episode, Sami and Rowena explore Plato's 'Ladder of Love' and engage in a conversation with David and Jerome about their friendship journey, discussing how they ascended the ladder together. Throughout, it is discovered that platonic love is everywhere, and everyone's experience with it is unique.
Platonically Yours is on Instagram and TikTok!
Created and produced by Rowena Yates.
Presented by Rowena Yates and Sami Harper.
Get in touch: platonicallyyours@outlook.com.2024-05-2648 min
Two Booked UpTBU#45: Can Good Feelings = Good Productivity?In this episode, Rowena and Shelley discuss Ali Abdaal's book Feel Good Productivity. Productivity books are often full of tips for working harder, hustling longer and hacks to make the most of your time. This book is completely different! Instead, Ali Abdaal puts forth the idea that instead of more discipline, we can accomplish more by focusing on our well-being and embracing joy! Specifically, Ali discusses that having more fun can make us more productive, which is something we strongly believe in here at Two Booked Up. And, in this episode, we are wa...2024-05-1429 min
Two Booked UpTBU#44: Could Harnessing Your Regrets Change Your Life?Today, Rowena and Shelley are talking about regrets, specifically The Power of Regret: How Looking Backward Moves Us Forward — which is today’s book by Daniel Pink.Do you ever find yourself dwelling on past mistakes or missed opportunities, feeling regretful and wishing you could go back in time to do things differently? Living with regret can be a painful experience, but what if those regrets could actually serve a positive purpose in your life? In the book, Daniel Pink argues that reflecting on our regrets can help us make better decisions and becom...2024-04-3021 minPlatonically YoursSami and Rowena on their friendship and launching a podcastIntroducing the first episode of Platonically Yours!
Sami and Rowena introduce themselves and their thirteen-year friendship before addressing what platonic love means to them and why they believe it is not receiving the attention it deserves.
Platonically Yours is on Instagram and TikTok!
Created and produced by Rowena Yates.
Presented by Rowena Yates and Sami Harper.
Get in touch: platonicallyyours@outlook.com.2024-04-2138 min
Two Booked UpTBU#43: How to Run a Chill Business: Chill and Prosper by Denise Duffield-ThomasToday, Rowena and Shelley are tapping into their inner chill and discussing Denise Duffield Thomas's book Chill and Prosper: The New Way to Grow Your Business, Make Millions, and Change the World.If you’re interested in running your own business but feel it's too hard, or perhaps you are running a business but find you’re frequently overwhelmed by the need to do all the things, then this book and episode are for you!Denise is an author, coach, and self-proclaimed "Chillpreneur" from Australia. ("Chillpreneur" was the original title of this book). Deni...2024-04-1631 min
Two Booked UpTBU#42: Embrace Your Five Senses… a chat about Life in Five Senses by Gretchen RubinIn this episode, Shelley and Rowena discuss Gretchen Rubin’s latest book, Life In Five Senses: How Exploring the Senses Got Me Out of My Head and Into the World.(And a note from Rowena and Shelley, we just hit record on this episode and CHATTED about the book. Would you mind letting us know what you think about this more casual and slightly more raw format...? podcast@shelleysmithcreative.com or check out our links below.) If you're looking for some fun ideas to improve your self-knowledge, creativity, and productivity, enhance your relationships wit...2024-04-0221 min
Two Booked UpTBU#41: How to Become IndistractableIn this episode, Shelley and Rowena discuss Nir Eyal's book Indistractable: How to Control Your Attention and Choose Your Life.Perhaps you find yourself checking emails and replying to messages, and before you know it, hours have passed, and the work you were meant to complete is still waiting for you. If you’re tired of feeling like you're not making progress on your goals because of constant distractions, this episode is for you. Rowena and Shelley discuss their top takeaways to help you become Indistractable. They offer insights and practical solutions and sha...2024-03-1931 min
Two Booked UpTBU# 40 How to find Tranquility in the TurbulenceTitle: TBU#40: How to find tranquillity in the turbulenceArtwork Title: How to find tranquillity in the turbulence It’s the first book for 2024, and Shelley and Rowena are excited to be talking about their top takeaways from the book Tranquility by Tuesday by time management guru Laura Vanderkam. Tranquillity is a beautiful notion and very appealing to many, especially amid the hustle and bustle of day-to-day life —especially on an average Tuesday!The book has some excellent tactics for calming the chaos without having...2024-03-0535 min
Grace & Joy!'This is the news' - one thing, one thing, one thing, one leaf'Send us a textAn intuitive poem of 2 mins 45 written in a few minutes after listening to 'The World at One' on Radio 4 and then looking outside. Feeling a great need for calming ... and the birds and the trees spoke to me xSo wonderful writing these, having no idea really what will emerge... the process of writing and then reading them is always so surprising and calming for me.'This is the news' – an afternoon poemThis is the world at 1.45 says the news...2024-02-2002 min
Two Booked UpTBU#39: Read more in 24! Announcing the 24 for 2024 Reading ChallengeIn this all-new episode of Two Booked Up, Shelley and Rowena are encouraging you to shake things up in 2024. Last year the bookworms reinvigorated their and your reading by taking a playful yet intentional approach. And this year, they want you to read more and have more fun as you do it!After all, what we read affects our feelings, thoughts, our actions, our mood, and really how we show up in the world. So, it’s important not to leave that to chance and instead to choose to read things that make you...2024-02-2019 min
Beat Teacher Burnout!IntroductionI'm Rowena Hicks, and I've been a teacher and leader for over 30 years. I want to share my personal journey with burnout and the shame that often comes with it. My aim now is to support teachers, leaders, and school staff in overcoming burnout and thriving, and I'm doing that through my podcast.
I highlight the passion and dedication that teachers bring to their work, but I also address the common issue of feeling empty and unsupported. I share a poignant experience from my time in an inadequate school where every staff member felt unheard and desperate.2024-02-1707 min
Two Booked UpTBU#38: Resolution overwhelm? Try a guiding word instead.Happy New February! At Two Booked Up, February is the new January! If you ever needed permission for a restart of the year, this episode provides that and much more.In this episode, Rowena and Shelley share their guiding words, or phrases, of the year and what these words mean for this podcast and their reading lives, as well as their lives in general. They discuss why a guiding word or phrase can feel more supportive than goals and how choosing a guiding word can bring more intention and creativity into your life.2024-02-0633 minReal Estate News Radio with Rowena PattonMastering Real Estate Challenges: FSBO, Rentals, and Life Transitions with Rowena PattonSend us a textEver considered selling your home solo or pondered the intricate dance of property division during a divorce? This episode is brimming with wisdom that could save you time and emotional energy, whether you're signing real estate papers or downsizing for retirement. Join me, Rowena Patton, as I discuss the For Sale By Owner path, short-term rental optimization, and navigating the choppy waters of selling property amid life's transitions. With the expertise of our guests and the real stories of those who've walked these paths before, we open the door to a smoother real...2024-02-0353 min
Two Booked UpTBU#37: Holiday Reads and Bookish TraditionsIt’s that time of year, and Two Booked Up is celebrating with a Christmas Special episode. Rowena and Shelley will be talking about some of the ways that you can make this holiday season a little more bookish!If you want to read more this season and encourage friends and family to do the same, this episode has some fun ideas for you to try out.Rowena and Shelley also have some book recommendations for the holiday season; they share some of their favourite fiction and non-fiction books from the last few mo...2023-12-1926 min
Two Booked UpTBU#36: Behind the scenes of Rowena’s novel — out now!Shelley and Rowena love talking about books, but this episode is rather special because they are not just talking about a book they’ve both read. They are talking about THE book Rowena has written! Rowena’s debut novel, Avoiding the Friend Zone, was published this week. It’s a perfect holiday read!Shelley dons the interviewer hat and interviews Rowena, and together, they explore the joys and challenges of writing and publishing a book.If you’ve thought about writing a book or are keen to learn about what goes into...2023-12-0533 min
Raising Up - The podcast with Rowena HobbinsMaking weight loss a personal journey - finding balance with a great coach with special guest Jade Collins from Align CoachingWelcome to "Raising Up The Podcast" with Rowena Hobbins, a certified life coach and menstrual coach, and a mother of neurodivergent children. Join Rowena and her guests as they navigate the journey of motherhood, from newborn stages to menopause and beyond. In this episode, Rowena welcomes Jade, a fitness coach, and together they explore topics like weight loss, healing relationships with trainers, and the transformative power of reclaiming one's body, mind, and spirit.Jade shares her journey from a corporate career to becoming a fitness coach, emphasizing the importance of a holistic approach to health and wellness...2023-11-1631 minReal Estate News Radio with Rowena PattonNumber One Agent Johnny Jennings joins Rowena Patton from Sacramento, CA Show 681Send us a textRowena keeps it light and fun while she shares various questions that come in from potential buyers moving to the mountains, and folks thinking of selling their home, as well as bonus podcasts on The Real Estate News Radio Show with Rowena Patton. The podcast comprises 10yrs of the broadcast show, as well as bonus programs and mini podcasts.If you like to listen to live shows to call in with questions - or win the trivia - get the link to listen anywhere at www...2023-09-1653 minReal Estate News Radio with Rowena PattonRob Kittle from Fort Collins, CO joins Rowena Patton in Asheville, NC Show 680Send us a textRowena keeps it light and fun while she shares various questions that come in from potential buyers moving to the mountains, and folks thinking of selling their home, as well as bonus podcasts on The Real Estate News Radio Show with Rowena Patton. The podcast comprises 10yrs of the broadcast show, as well as bonus programs and mini podcasts.If you like to listen to live shows to call in with questions - or win the trivia - get the link to listen anywhere at www...2023-09-0953 minReal Estate News Radio with Rowena PattonAssisted Living: A conversation with Janet Ridgway and Rowena Patton Show 678Send us a textRowena keeps it light and fun while she shares various questions that come in from potential buyers moving to the mountains, and folks thinking of selling their home, as well as bonus podcasts on The Real Estate News Radio Show with Rowena Patton. The podcast comprises 10yrs of the broadcast show, as well as bonus programs and mini podcasts.If you like to listen to live shows to call in with questions - or win the trivia - get the link to listen anywhere at www...2023-08-2653 minReal Estate News Radio with Rowena PattonSeamless Transitions. Navigating Relocation with Rowena and Ron Show 676Send us a textRowena keeps it light and fun while she shares various questions that come in from potential buyers moving to the mountains, and folks thinking of selling their home, as well as bonus podcasts on The Real Estate News Radio Show with Rowena Patton. The podcast comprises 10yrs of the broadcast show, as well as bonus programs and mini podcasts.If you like to listen to live shows to call in with questions - or win the trivia - get the link to listen anywhere at www...2023-08-1253 min
Two Booked UpTBU#33 Our Words of the Year… 6 months inIn this episode, Shelley and Rowena reflect on their words for the year. The bookworms are revisiting the idea they shared in their most popular episode, Episode 21: "February is the new January — our guiding words." With over half the year behind them, they're checking in on their progress.Shelley shares how her word "momentum" has supported her to make a particularly important decision in her business. And Rowena's phrase for the year, "curate and cultivate" has resulted in her writing a novel — much to her (happy) surprise!If you've ever wondered how a "word...2023-08-0835 min
Two Booked UpTBU#32: Highlights and Stand-Outs from Season Two of the Two Booked Up podcastThe Two Booked Up Podcast has come to the end of Season 2, and Shelley and Rowena are excited to share the highlights and stand-out moments of this Season. In this episode, the bookworms share common themes from the books they featured, the most popular episode, the thing that’s been the most fun, their top highlights, and their lightbulb moments!It’s an episode of superlatives — all the things that stand out at this point of the journey. If you’ve been with Shelley and Rowena throughout Season 2, this will be a great episode to tie up some o...2023-07-1824 minRaising Up - The podcast with Rowena HobbinsRaising up through the challenges of the start of school and weight loss with Antoinette Langley - guest host speakerStay tuned for a new catch up style with Rowena and her new guest host Antoinette as they talk about the start of school obstacles for their children, the challenges of speaking up for your child with caregivers as well as the devotion of motherhood and how trauma and our childhood experiences make a huge difference in our own humaness. A regular catch up with both Rowena and Antoinette is scheduled monthly on Raising Up If you would like to find out more about the lifestyle coach Rowena has been supported by You can h...2023-02-011h 24Raising Up - The podcast with Rowena HobbinsRaising up through your pleasure - Rowena's transformational year 2022Come listen in to Rowena's stories of how 2022 changed how she viewed her life through the eye opening walk through her own pleasure and going deeply back into parts of herself she had forgotten had formed her internal misogynist that was dictating pleasure to her RECLAIMING YOUR PLEASURE IS INTENSELY CONNECTED WITH UNDERSTANDING ALL PARTS OF YOURSELF AND HOW IT WAS CONCEIVED IN THE FIRST PLACE How have you been experiencing your pleasure in life ? Are you the caregiver who constantly gives to others and has little left in the tank for you...2022-12-2357 min
Two Booked UpTBU#18 In praise of fiction: How reading fiction can improve your business and lifeTwo Booked Up is a podcast about personal and professional development books, but Shelley and Rowena also love to read fiction!So today on Two Booked Up, in another of the bonus episodes that make up the Summer Series, Shelley and Rowena are singing the praises of fiction! Because reading a great story is not only a great brain break and leisure activity, it can be useful in your business, your career and in your day-to-day life.Sharing lots of fascinating research into the benefits and advantages of reading fiction, this is an e...2022-12-2014 minReal Estate News Radio with Rowena PattonCPO explained in one minute with Rowena PattonSend us a textRowena keeps it light and fun while she shares various questions that come in from potential buyers moving to the mountains, and folks thinking of selling their home, as well as bonus podcasts on The Real Estate News Radio Show with Rowena Patton. The podcast comprises 10yrs of the broadcast show, as well as bonus programs and mini podcasts.If you like to listen to live shows to call in with questions - or win the trivia - get the link to listen anywhere at www...2022-12-1700 min
Two Booked UpTBU#17 What’s on our summer reading list?With Rowena in Australia and Shelley in South Africa, it is Summer in Two Booked Up Land! Kids are on school holidays and just about everyone is heading off on vacation or taking some time off. Long days spent relaxing by the pool or on the beach beckon.And for those of you in the northern hemisphere, it’s a great time to curl up under a cozy blanket with a good book.So today, in the next bonus episode of the Summer Series of Two Booked Up, Rowena and Shelley are sharing th...2022-12-0617 minReal Estate News Radio with Rowena PattonTwo Minutes with Rowena on Getting CreativeSend us a textRowena keeps it light and fun while she shares various questions that come in from potential buyers moving to the mountains, and folks thinking of selling their home, as well as bonus podcasts on The Real Estate News Radio Show with Rowena Patton. The podcast comprises 10yrs of the broadcast show, as well as bonus programs and mini podcasts.If you like to listen to live shows to call in with questions - or win the trivia - get the link to listen anywhere at www...2022-11-0502 min
Two Booked UpTBU#14 Boost your confidence and get paid to be YOU (inspired by Essentialism by Greg McKeown)Today Rowena and Shelley not only wrap up their conversations about Essentialism; The Disciplined Pursuit of Less by Greg McKeown but they also bring together a few thematic threads from the other two books featured in this season — the Four Tendencies and The Lazy Genius Way.Rowena shares how embracing the essentialist principles of ‘Explore’, ‘Eliminate’ and then ‘Execute’ in your career or business can lead to greater confidence. When you combine the Essentialist approach with knowing yourself better (our top takeaway from The Four Tendencies) and naming what matters (our top takeaway from The Lazy G...2022-11-0126 minReal Estate News Radio with Rowena PattonTwo minutes with Rowena on the upcoming MindsetSend us a textRowena keeps it light and fun while she shares various questions that come in from potential buyers moving to the mountains, and folks thinking of selling their home, as well as bonus podcasts on The Real Estate News Radio Show with Rowena Patton. The podcast comprises 10yrs of the broadcast show, as well as bonus programs and mini podcasts.If you like to listen to live shows to call in with questions - or win the trivia - get the link to listen anywhere at www...2022-10-2901 min
Two Booked UpTBU#12 How to live the Essentialist Life (inspired by Greg McKeown’s Essentialism)It’s something of an Essentialist Exam on Two Booked Up today! How will Rowena and Shelley stack up as Essentialists? In the episode, the bookworms consider these questionsin the light of their featured book, Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less by Greg McKeown:In what ways did you already consider yourself an Essentialist before you read the book?How have you become more of an Essentialist after reading the book?In which areas do you feel you still have some work to do in order to become a "true Essentialist"?...2022-10-1830 min
Two Booked UpTBU#9 The Power of “Naming What Matters” (inspired by The Lazy Genius Way by Kendra Adachi)Are you facing a tricky decision? Or considering making a change that feels… BIG? If you are, then you’re probably feeling overwhelmed and under pressure to make the “right” decision.If that’s you, then take a nice deep breath and then listen to today’s episode of Two Booked Up, where Shelley Tonkin Smith (a business owner and homeschooling mom of two kids under 10) and Rowena Mabbott (a career and life confidence coach, who has tween and teen boys) talk about the power of naming what matters and how this simple step has made their decisi...2022-09-2726 min
Two Booked UpTBU#8 Our best tips to “Lazy Genius” your business (inspired by The Lazy Genius Way by Kendra Adachi)Today, Rowena and Shelley are considering where and how to use the Lazy Genius Principles in their small businesses. They’ll share where they are currently using these principles and where they could be leveraging Lazy Genius principles a little more to make their businesses simpler and also more fulfilling.So if you’re a business owner, or you aspire to start a business sometime in the future, then listen in. There’ll also be plenty of food for thought for those of you who are in full-time employment too.Between them, Rowena and Sh...2022-09-2039 minReal Estate News Radio with Rowena PattonBurning Buyer Questions Right Now, with Rowena Patton, show #603Send us a textRowena keeps it light and fun while she shares various questions that come in from potential buyers moving to the mountains, and folks thinking of selling their home, as well as bonus podcasts on The Real Estate News Radio Show with Rowena Patton. The podcast comprises 10yrs of the broadcast show, as well as bonus programs and mini podcasts.If you like to listen to live shows to call in with questions - or win the trivia - get the link to listen anywhere at www...2022-07-0954 min
Two Booked UpTBU#3 Running your own business using The Four TendenciesWe’re continuing the conversation about Gretchen Rubin’s book, The Four Tendencies, which we started in our last two episodes. Today, we’re focusing on BUSINESS and how knowing your tendency can support you as a business owner.We’re going to be covering the full gambit of what it takes to run a business — from crafting an offer, to marketing and messaging, then sales, delivery, and the day-to-day running in between. And we’re going to apply the Four Tendencies to each of those aspects of entrepreneurship.Whatever your tendency — Upholder, Obliger, Rebel...2022-07-0638 min
Voice Hugs#22 - Comparing yourself & seeking approval (ft. bubbles)If you could be liberated from one thing in your life, what would it be? Whether it’s constantly seeking approval from others, or being trapped in the insecure cycle of comparison, Rowena and Viv found that answering this question helped them take inventory of what’s holding them back and what steps to take forward towards the right direction. Well... what did they find you ask? Sometimes the thing we need to liberate ourselves most from is that darn voice in our heads (sis needs to chillll!)
The two also catch up on current ways they are...2022-07-0135 minRaising Up - The podcast with Rowena Hobbins4. Raising Up your IntuitionRowena takes you on her journey of discovery around Raising Up her own intuition and all the life events that has created a life of being incredibly intuitive. Any person on the path of discovery on their own intuition can take note on how every humans experience is unique and here is details of Rowena's story - sharing unique experiences of keeping her safe from near accidents as a child and adult, as well as her own experience of passing of loved ones and how she “sees” in her intuitive brain when using mediumship for others.Rowena has n...2022-06-271h 15Raising Up - The podcast with Rowena HobbinsThe turning point - PART 2 of Rowena's story of Raising UpIn this episode, Rowena shares how she went through a traumatic birth experience in order to open up to others as well as into her own healing experiencing her own Raising Up biggest moments leading her to a career of helping others into their own Raising Up. Listeners are advised that this podcast contains content in regards to medical trauma as well as pregnancy loss. 2022-06-2045 min
Two Booked UpIntroducing... Two Booked UpTwo Booked Up is a podcast about business and personal development books and the conversations they ignite. Join bookworms, Shelley Tonkin Smith and Rowena Mabbott, as they share their best takeaways from their latest read — especially for mums and creative business owners.In addition to profiling the book, Shelley and Rowena add to the conversation, considering it through their respective lenses – Shelley as homeschooling mompreneur and a copywriter, and Rowena as a career and life confidence coach – so that YOU can apply the lessons from the book to your life and business.Find Shelley...2022-06-1509 min
Raising Up - The podcast with Rowena HobbinsThe beginning - the start of Rowena's story PART ONEIn this episode, Rowena starts to share her story of how she came to her breaking moments just before her second baby was born and the start of her opening into Raising Up. Trigger warning ; Rowena talks about in the episode bereavement and medical trauma as well as physical abuse. Rowena in this episode talks about being diagnosed with placenta previa which is a medical condition that effects pregnant women where the placenta covers the opening of the uterus. It can result in bleeding during the pregnancy and after as well as meaning that the pregnancy can r...2022-06-1345 min