Break the Twitch with Anthony Ongaro

Break the Twitch with Anthony Ongaro

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    *Note: The Simple Bundle offer has ended as of 8 am EST on Tuesday, September 3.  When I started writing about intentional living here on Break the Twitch about five years ago, I didn’t know exactly where I’d end up—but I certainly had a mission. I wanted to share my experience while helping others remove […]
    6 min
  • Choose Your Story with Stephanie Domrose

    Stephanie Domrose, a beauty entrepreneur and life coach, shares different ways to intentionally choose your own story in all areas of life.

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    Stephanie Domrose is the founder of Embeau, a business helping to empower women to feel beautiful inside and out.

    Stephanie shares how she envisioned and intentionally designed her business model over the years. We discuss how building a bridge may be better than taking a leap when it comes to starting something new. Additionally, we talk about decluttering and how possessions aren’t bad, they are simply tools for expression. From daily routines, fitness, creativity to mindset—this episode is sure to get you envisioning ways to choose your own story.

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    Mentioned:

    Choose Your Story e-course
    Jeff Goins
    Marie Kondo’s Book
    False First Step
    Intentional Friction
    Walk With Me Documentary about Plum Village
    Toastmasters
    Kyle Cease
    The Alchemist
    Nora McInerny

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    1 hr 15 min
  • No Happy Endings with Nora McInerny

    Nora McInerny, best-selling author of latest memoir No Happy Endings, talks about managing grief, finding your own path and opting out of the “shoulds” in life.

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    I’m thrilled to share this conversation with Nora McInerny, a humorist, the host of the podcast, Terrible, Thanks For Asking, and the best-selling author of It’s Okay to Laugh, Crying is Cool Too.

    We discuss everything from managing grief and rebuilding your life when you’ve lost someone dear to you, to finding your purpose and career path. Additionally, we talk about what it’s like to feel lost in your twenties, and opting out of the “shoulds” and “expectations” of success highlighted on social media and in our society. You’re going to love this episode and get a ton of value from it. Make sure to check out Still Kickin, Nora’s nonprofit, where you can help a human out, too!

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    Mentioned:

    Digital Wellbeing for Android
    Mindfulness Features on iPhone
    Mobile Device Statistics & Digital Detox
    You Need A Budget
    The Hot Young Widows Club
    Cotton Bureau

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    1 hr 12 min
  • Conscious Consumption with Julie Kearns

    Julie Kearns, founder of social enterprise Junket: Tossed & Found, shares useful tips on conscious consumption and ways to reduce our carbon footprint in the world.

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    Julie shares how Junket got started, and the recent transition from vintage shop into an online platform modeling eco-friendly, carbon-informed practices. As an advocate for environmentally ethical commerce and conscious consumption, Julie Kearns explains why buying secondhand is not only thriftier but better for the planet.

    We talk about narcissism as it relates to our stuff, what we don’t see when it comes to donating items, and how small things like paper clips really do add up. Julie shares tips on creative problem-solving and being a more responsible consumer on the front-end and back-end. This enlightening conversation will inspire you to explore sustainability and become a better steward of the environment and the things in your life.

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    Mentioned:

    Airbnb
    Minnehaha Mile – Vintage, Resale & Sustainability-Oriented Shopping District
    How To Reduce Impulse Spending
    The Greater Good with Thompson Aderinkomi
    Hooked: How to Build Habit-Forming Products
    Marie Kondo’s Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up
    List of Organizations for Used Goods Donations in Minneapolis-St. Paul
    Namaste (mother——)

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    1 hr 30 min
  • Fueling Creativity with Don Ball

    Don Ball, writer and Chief Creative Officer at Fueled Collective, shares a more balanced approach to the creative process and entrepreneurship path.

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    Don describes how he manages his creative energy and process on a typical day. He also advocates for following your curiosity, even if it seems inefficient, impractical or unpopular.

    Additionally, Don and I discuss a wide range of topics around entrepreneurship, modern definitions of success and what he calls “Hustle Porn”—the messaging that if you’re not working 16 hours a day, you’re falling behind. This candid conversation with Don Ball will inspire you to fuel your creativity, define your own success and forge your own path.

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    Mentioned:

    Social Media Breakfast
    Atlas Obscura
    Strengthsfinder
    Nora McInerny

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    1 hr 39 min
  • How to Make Everything with Andy George

    Andy George of the popular How to Make Everything YouTube channel shares the making process that’s behind many of the things we take for granted.

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    In BTT 021, I chat with Andy George, the maker and mastermind behind the Simply Complex Podcast and the popular How to Make Everything YouTube channel with over one million subscribers.

    Andy shares how the YouTube channel got started from his desire to make a sandwich from scratch. From growing and harvesting his own wheat to milking a cow, the whole process took 6 months and $1,500 to make. We discuss the greater understanding that comes from sourcing materials and learning to make things we take for granted like the food we eat, a formal suit or clear glass. Additionally, we talk about creativity, building a sustainable business and the one thing Andy still prefers to make from scratch. Listening to this episode will inspire greater appreciation and curiosity for the everyday objects in your life.

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    Mentioned:

    What the Flux is Glass
    Social Blade
    Couch to 5K
    StrongLifts

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    49 min
  • Becoming Minimalist with Joshua Becker

    Joshua Becker, a bestselling author on the topic of minimalism, shares deep insights around decluttering your home and life.

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    In BTT 020, I chat with Joshua Becker, the founder of Becoming Minimalist and Wall Street Journal bestselling author of The Minimalist Home and The More of Less.

    Joshua and I delve into why it can be so easy to accumulate things and hard to let them go. We discuss how minimalism can help us clarify what’s important, better align with our values and be more creative. Whether you’re interested in learning more about a practical, step-by-step approach to decluttering your home or the power of asking how you can help others, you’ll find this conversation to be a great listen on living more intentionally.

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    Mentioned:

    The Tyranny of the Urgent
    Hope Writers
    Zen Habits
    David Bruno’s 100 Things Challenge

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    1 hr 12 min
  • From Passion to Business with Gigi Berry

    Going from passion to profitable business is possible. Pin queen and entrepreneur, Gigi Berry, shares how she got started and what keeps her going.

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    In BTT 019, I chat with Gigi Berry, designer, culture curator, pin queen and maker of custom pins through her two companies, Cherry Moon Press and The Minnesota Pins.

    Gigi talks about how she turned her passion for pin collecting into a profitable business. She shares the creative process behind her many designs and her dedication to philanthropy. We talk about what keeps her motivated in dealing with the positives and negatives of entrepreneurship and health challenges. This conversation will inspire you to act on your unique ideas and share what only you can share with the world.

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    Mentioned:

    Big Magic
    Flip Phone Events
    OutFront Minnesota

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    56 min
  • 30 Days of Biking with Patrick Stephenson

    Patrick Stephenson shares how a simple tweet led to a global 30 Days of Biking movement and how to get started on the creative work that really matters.

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    In BTT 018, I chat with my good friend, Patrick Stephenson, a copywriter, Minneapolis biking icon and the founder of the global biking movement 30 Days of Biking that happens every year in April.

    Patrick shares how a simple tweet led to thousands of people pledging to bike for 30 days. He advocates for inclusivity and using social media not as a highlight reel but more of a realistic depiction of what’s going on. With topics ranging from managing anxiety and overwhelm to making space for creative work, this conversation will inspire you to focus on what’s in front of you and just get started.

    Mentioned:

    Break the Twitch book
    Break the Twitch audio series
    False First Step
    Minimal Viable Action
    How to Start a Blog
    The Daily 202 Podcast

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    1 hr 5 min
  • Solving Problems with Alex Pagliere

    Alex Pagliere, a designer and creator, shares what’s really behind good design and the importance of intentionally designing your life.

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    In BTT 017, I chat with my good friend, Alex Pagliere, a designer, entrepreneur, and the creator behind the CR Brand wallet notebook and These Men Are Professionals.

    Alex explains why he switched his undergraduate degree from computer science to architecture and design. Additionally, he shares his entrepreneurial journey, his transition back to full-time work and the benefits of self-employment vs. working full-time. We talk about what’s really behind good design and the importance of designing our environment and life. This candid, insightful conversation will inspire you to view and design your life more intentionally.

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    Mentioned:

    How Engineers See
    Hooked
    Time Well Spent Movement
    Shop Class as Soulcraft
    Everything is Illuminated

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    1 hr 15 min

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