A Life By You

Have you ever wanted to take a leap of faith and bet on yourself? Blogger and TV host Lindsey Gurk did just that when starting her blog, TheNomisNiche.com. Lindsey truly has built her brand from the ground up by commenting on multiple blogs and social media posts daily and even taking photos of herself. Now as a mother, she shares how her perspective on hard work has changed including the incredible power of saying no and remaining genuine while working with brands

Some people might say I've been lost: I've had more jobs than I can count in my short time on this earth. From a cocktail waitress, server, assistant, selling insurance, being laid off, I've worn lots of hats and made many missteps. Mistakes can definitely throw you off but shouldn't define your steps moving forward. Tune in to hear some of my own "mistakes" in life and how I have shifted my perspective to learn from them to make me a stronger person as I approach my goals moving forward.

If you have been needing a dose of inspiration and strength, Patty Barba's story is all that and more. Patty's journey thru motherhood set the tone of her entrepreneurial spirit of never giving up. As a young mother of a son with Down's Syndrome, having owned multiple clothing boutiques, and now a dedicated thrifter and blogger, Patty's journey is full of perseverance.

Ever heard of an engagement pod? Tune in as I spill the tea on a long-time influencer trick used to boost engagement on social media. While this engagement hack is used by many to beat the algorithm and is seen as harmless, I explain why it may actually hurt you in the long run from my own experience.

Learn all about A Life by You's host, MJ, as I share my journey to become an influencer and entrepreneur and why I created this podcast.