She Percolates With Jen Hatzung & Danielle Spurge

ind Jen here: Website // Facebook // Instagram // Twitter  // Podcast Jen Hemphill is a motivational money coach, AFC® (Accredited Financial Counselor), wife and mom with a big heart. She's passionate about helping today's busy go-getter women easily simplify the area of money so they can focus on the more important things in life like their family and just living that amazing life they envision. When she's not talking money, she enjoys photography, coffee, chocolate, traveling, working out and dates with her husband and two sons. We had a great time chatting with fellow milspouse, Jen! Like many milspouses her career path changed due to the military lifestyle. After having her first baby she and her husband decided she would stay home. That meant she left her higher paying job and they figured out to continue to make things work on one income. This is how Jen became interested in financial literacy and learning more about sharing financial literacy with women. As we do every week, we start out by asking Jen

Our Friday Coffee Talk episodes are a time for Danielle and I chat about anything and everything. We are so happy this community enjoys hearing us talk about things that often get discussed at a coffee shop, the things you tell your girlfriends. Today we are sipping coffee and sharing some tips for using Instagram. If you didn't know Danielle and I met via Instagram and a hashtag, and then the Navy god's were in our favor because her husband got stationed in Norfolk, VA and now we are IRL friends and business partners! We share 9 apps we love to use for our instagram photos. {links below} I share my love of using dropbox to back up my phone photos and finally Danielle shares s wealth of knowledge about using hashtags if you are using instagram for business. Danielle's posts about hashtags can be found here and sign up here for even more! We discussed this hilarious bit from Late Night with Jimmy Fallon. Apps we love: 1. Afterlight 2. Camera+ 3. Picfx 4. Party party app 5. Phonto 6. Instasize 7. A Beautiful Me

Find Hilary here: Website // Facebook // Instagram // Twitter // Pinterest // Google+ // Podcast Hilary has always had a keen interest in style, aesthetics and the decorative arts. She started her journey as a ballet and modern dancer, then moved to the study of interior design in college, and eventually found photography and styling after school. Along the way, Hilary also discovered blogging which provided her with a wonderful platform to express my love for fashion, interiors and photography with likeminded readers. In July of 2013, she launched her second blog called 'Our Style Stories.' As a supplement to the blog stories, she  publishes a podcast where she interviews each Style Story guest. When she isn't blogging or podcasting, she enjoys working on set as a photo stylist in Dallas/ Fort Worth, TX. Danielle had a great time chatting with Hilary of Our Style Stories.  Hilary went to school for interior design but soon realized it was a lot of computer work and she enjoyed working with her hands and mo

Our Friday Coffee Talk episodes are a time for Danielle and I chat about anything and everything. We are so happy this community enjoys hearing us talk about things that often get discussed at a coffee shop, the things you tell your girlfriends. Today we are sipping coffee and talking about confidence. We're sharing a few things we think are important to building up your confidence and keeping your confidence.

Find Lara here: Website // Facebook // Instagram // Twitter // Pinterest // Google+ // Podcast Lara McCulloch is a results-driven marketing expert with over 20 years as a Brand Consultant.  She has worked in the corporate world, for her family business and now she runs her on company, Ready2Spark, where her title is chief shift disturber. She also hosts a bi-weekly podcast called Start Some Shift. Lara helps brands and small businesses find their "ice cream truck" moments and stand our in marketing and sales.  She also offers 1 on 1  coaching. But her true joy and passion is being a mother to her 2 year-old son. Lara shared so many inspiring life lessons she has learned through out her journey to find out what success really is to her. While going to school to be a bookkeeper she landed a receptionists job at an ad agency.  She realized she loved the corporate world and her definition of success became wanting to climb the corporate ladder, shatter the glass ceiling and make tons of money.  She did just that

Our Friday Coffee Talk episodes are a time for Danielle and I chat about anything and everything. We are so happy this community enjoys hearing us talk about things that often get discussed at a coffee shop, the things you tell your girlfriends. Today is a special episode, I'm joined by my friend Jenny Sanzo, and we are talking about body image. Danielle and I thought this would be a great topic to have a special guest join one of us to chat about.  We talk about media and body image, the perception that skinny is healthy, age, and the double standard for men and women.  We hope you enjoy our special episode! You can find Jenny here: Blog  // NoMoreLies // Instagram:  @jennysanzo  @nomoreliesorg //MONAT //Facebook: TheFlowerCityFashionista and NoMoreLiesOrg Here is the excerpt I read from Jenny's #nomorelies initiative. You can read the whole post here. "I’m fed up.  I refuse to let another generation be led to believe the LIES that we have been taught to believe.   Let’s not let our daughters grow up in a w

Skye is just your regular southern girl, a Texas girl at heart, living in Louisiana with her husband and new son! A total type-a, list-making, obsessive-compulsive, task-oriented, perfectionist maniac. Her day job is a behind the scenes ninja as a virtual assistant to creative bloggers and handmade business owners. Her creative escape is Your Texas is Showing™, a line of tees for those who like to let their Texas hang out a bit! We had a blast chatting with Skye! She shares about her many jobs and degrees she went to school for before she would her "IT" job! "I had no idea that you could make a career out of doing something from home that you loved where you could be creative." From a failed etsy shop and blog she realized she loved the behind the scenes stuff.  Creating listings, putting processes in place, and doing all those detailed orientated things many business owners don't like to do! Skye also shares with us that when she decided to start a virtual assistant business she did the online version of co

Our Friday Coffee Talk episodes are a time for Danielle and I chat about anything and everything. We are so happy this community enjoys hearing us talk about things that often get discussed at a coffee shop, the things you tell your girlfriends. Today we are sipping coffee and talking about marriage. We're sharing a bit about our wedding day, we answer the question every newlywed gets, "is marriage different than you thought it would be?" plus we also share about future marriage goals we have. p.s If you would be so kind as to leave us a review on iTunes, we would be forever appreciative. If you are unsure about how leave us a review you can watch this quick tutorial that Danielle put together!

Find Laura here: Website // Shop // Facebook // Instagram // Twitter Laura Collins a handbag designer and the woman behind Pansy Maiden & Stitch Rx. Pansy Maiden was born in the Spring of 2009. A year before, Laura knew very little about the “business” world and very little about designing and sewing bags. What she did know was she wanted her life’s work to mean something. She had spent the last decade fumbling through several career paths hoping that one of them would feel right. Before blowing 30 candles out on her birthday cake, her professions ranged from PBS TV Production Assistant in Indiana, Warner Bros. production intern in LA, Associate Director of an all-girls summer camp in Connecticut, and Executive Assistant to the CEO at a publishing company in Massachusetts. She woke up on my 30th birthday and realized what was missing: a purpose.   We had a great time chatting with Laura. She shared so much about how Pansy Maiden came to be and how she wanted to it a brand and company that reflected her li

Our Friday Coffee Talk episodes are a time for Danielle and I chat about anything and everything. We are so happy this community enjoys hearing us talk about things that often get discussed at a coffee shop, the things you tell your girlfriends. Today we are sipping coffee and chatting about life.  It really is a true life virtual coffee date, we're chatting about what we would say is going on in our lives if we were able to sit down and have coffee with all of our listeners. BIG NEWS! In case you didn't see my personal instagram announcement last week, my husband and I are expecting our first baby in November. After struggling with infertility for the last 5 years this was a huge blessing and a huge surprise.  You can read more about my infertility journey here. Also here is the first post I ever wrote about our infertility journey. IF YOU HAVEN'T SIGNED UP FOR DANIELLE'S ETSY TRAINING COURSE YET THIS IS YOUR LAST CHANCE TO GET IT AT THE INTRODUCTORY RATE! It doubles in price on June 2, 2015! Danielle LAUNC

Caroline Hulse is the author and content creator behind the sewing/DIY blog SewCaroline.com. She lives in Fort Worth, TX with her husband and pup as they eagerly await the arrival of their little one. Caroline is a surface pattern designer and sewing pattern designer with a love for handmade fashion. {You can find Caroline's fabric lines here.} Find Caroline here: Blog // Shop // Facebook // Instagram // Twitter As we do with every episode our first question is always "What is your definition of success?" Caroline touches on a financial part of success that resonates so well with us and we are sure it will resonate with so many of you! "Your success isn't defined by how much money you make, but on the same hand it kind of does for me because I don't feel as though I would feel successful if I weren't making an income on what I do." We often share that money is not the only way to define success, but Caroline brings up a great point,  while she doesn't gauge her success solely on how much she brings in each mo

Our Friday Coffee Talk episodes are a time for Danielle and I chat about anything and everything. We are so happy this community enjoys hearing us talk about things that often get discussed at a coffee shop, the things you tell your girlfriends. Today we are sipping coffee and talking about all things travel related. We're sharing some funny stories that have happened to us on vacations, were sharing travel tips, where we want to visit and some of our favorite travel destinations.  Did you hear the big news last week?? Danielle LAUNCHED A COURSE last week week!!! Danielle's course - Etsy Training + Self Guided Shop Critique - is a jam packed, yet easy to follow course for Etsy sellers who want to make the most of their experience on Etsy. Comprised of 10 screencast video trainings, this course is an ULTRA RIDICULOUS BARGAIN at only $50. (Seriously, Danielle? Crazy.) SIGN UP HERE! p.s If you would be so kind as to leave us a review on iTunes, we would be forever appreciative. If you are unsure about how leave

Find Heather here: Blog // Facebook // Instagram // Twitter Heather is a freelance writer appearing in publications like the Huffington Post and the New York Times as well as various other online publications.  She also blogs at Riding the Roller Coaster. She's a former military spouse, a mother of two, an avid runner, and everything in between. We dive right in and talk about what success means to Heather as well as how Heather is working to find a few identity after divorce.  She shares all about how she had a major life plan when she started college. This plan included getting her undergraduate degree in 4 years, moving straight on to her master's, becoming a sports psychologist, getting married at 27, having her first baby at 30, publishing a novel, and finally having her second baby at 32. This all started to change when she didn't want to be a sports psychologist, she didn't want to keep going to school after her undergraduate degree and when she got married at 24 instead of 27! Life was going anything

Our Friday Coffee Talk episodes are a time for Danielle and I chat about anything and everything. We are so happy this community enjoys hearing us talk about things that often get discussed at a coffee shop, the things you tell your girlfriends. Today we are sipping coffee and talking about having a creative block, or being in a creative rut. Danielle gives me lots of tips and advice to help me get out of my creative block. BIG NEWS! Danielle  LAUNCHED A COURSE this week!!! Danielle's course - Etsy Training + Self Guided Shop Critique - is a jam packed, yet easy to follow course for Etsy sellers who want to make the most of their experience on Etsy. Comprised of 10 screencast video trainings, this course is an ULTRA RIDICULOUS BARGAIN at only $50. (Seriously, Danielle? Crazy.) SIGN UP HERE! p.s If you would be so kind as to leave us a review on iTunes, we would be forever appreciative. If you are unsure about how leave us a review you can watch this quick tutorial that Danielle put together!

Find Ellie here:  Instagram // Website Ellie Cox is a new mother to three young girls. Growing up a military child she claims the Pacific Northwest home and considers herself a city girl despite currently living in a small town with one stoplight! Ellie shares with us how she and her husband found out in a 3 month span that they were going from adopting one little girl from Uganda, to adopting to two little girls, AND expecting a baby of their own. Ellie shares with us the shift she went through from being a working gal to a mom of three girls in a short 7 month time span. "Since I've become a mom I've really struggled to define success. Before motherhood my definition of success was tied to my career. I had clear defined responsibilities, I had clear victories. But motherhood doesn't have those clear parameters." "Most of the time the goal in my day where I am at in motherhood is just to get through that day and make sure everyone feels loved." {Ellie references this article by David Brooks, The Moral Bucket

Our Friday Coffee Talk episodes are a time for Danielle and I chat about anything and everything. We are so happy this community enjoys hearing us talk about things that often get discussed at a coffee shop, the things you tell your girlfriends. Today we are sipping coffee and talking about online communities! Online communities we talked about: Heather Crabtree's Savvy Business Owners Facebook group Visit Heather's website + check out our interview with her! Creative Biz Owners with Little Farm Media Sign up for Caitlin's group, Creative Biz Owners at littlefarmmedia.com AND get her free e-book, "How I Gained 1,000 Pinterest Followers In One Month" The Influence Network Oh my handmade goodness  #ohmg on twitter One Woman Shop twitter chat #OWSchat on twitter. Also, check out this great calendar of other twitter chats! Bliss Boost with House of Bliss

Find Kate here: Website // Facebook // Instagram // Twitter // Podcast Kate Erickson is a creator, engager and implementer over at Entrepreneur on Fire, a 7-day a week podcast that interviews today's most inspiring and successful entrepreneurs. She is also the host of Kate's Take: The EntrepreneurOnFire Audio Blog and author of The Fire Path: A Beginner's Guide to Creating, Growing and Monetizing Your Online Business. Kate is passionate about helping entrepreneurs create the engine that will move their business forward. We dive right in and talk about what success means to Kate and find out about the day that changed her life. A day others might have seen as a set back, she saw as the opportunity to take control of her life and make her own decisions. "For me I feel like success is intentionally filling your life with the people, the activities and the things that you want in it! I don't think that you feel or are filled with success by making decision or doing things only out of necessity. It's more so makin

Our Friday Coffee Talk episodes are a time for Danielle and I chat about anything and everything. We are so happy this community enjoys hearing us talk about things that often get discussed at a coffee shop, the things you tell your girlfriends. Today we are sipping coffee and talking about work life balance! Have you signed up for Makers Mentors? It's a virtual conference for creative entrepreneurs. You can find more info and register here. Plus you can save $50 off registration with the code SHEPERCOLATESVIP. p.s If you would be so kind as to leave us a review on iTunes, we would be forever appreciative. If you are unsure about how leave us a review you can watch this quick tutorial that Danielle put together!

Find Dannielle here: Website // Facebook // Instagram // Twitter // Pinterest Dannielle is a blogger, runner and colour lover who lives in Melbourne, Australia. She has a passion for helping people make their homes feel happier in fun and practical ways and loves to tell a good story. She blogs 3 times a week at her blog, Style for a Happy Home. In today's episode Dannielle shares her definition of success, how a walk on the Brooklyn Bridge in New York changed her whole perspective on her work and her life, plus why it's ok to make mistakes. "One of the most rewarding things I see as success is when people email me or leave a comment to say that my content was helpful or that they are really glad someone put that out there." "I'm trying to create a life a love and it's a work in progress." Dannielle shares how she had a major shift when she took a walk over the Brooklyn Bridge on a cold February day. "I want a better life for me. I want a life where happiness is the focus and where feeling relaxing and being

Our Friday Coffee Talk episodes are a time for Danielle and I chat about anything and everything. We are so happy this community enjoys hearing us talk about things that often get discussed at a coffee shop, the things you tell your girlfriends. Today we are sipping coffee and talking about other podcast shows we love to listen to! Danielle's Current Favorites: Jen's Current Favorites: Elise Get's Crafty Kate's Take The Influence Podcast Around the Table Podcast Smart Passive Income The Lively Show Looking for time to listen to your favorite podcasts, check out this post we wrote! We shared a bit about Makers Mentors, a virtual conference for creative entrepreneurs. You can find more info and register here. Plus you can save $50 off registration with the code SHEPERCOLATESVIP. p.s If you would be so kind as to leave us a review on iTunes, we would be forever appreciative. If you are unsure about how leave us a review you can watch this quick tutorial that Danielle put together!