In this episode of "Rhythms That Restore," host Cherisse welcomes Addie Sims, a nursing student turned small business owner & CEO of personal branding My Sassy Stickers Co.

Addie Sims shares her journey from growing up in a home with a mom Emily Sims, who is a successful entreprenuer in Gulf Breeze, Florida, to starting her very own first business in middle school, and later attending Stanford University for nursing. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Addie pivoted from nursing to launch her business while stuck at home, My Sassy Stickers, which quickly gained traction in its first month. 

She discusses the influence of her family's entrepreneurial spirit, the challenges of starting a business during uncertain times, and the importance of resilience and faith.

 Addie's story highlights personal growth, the impact of family legacy, and the pursuit of passion.

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Connect with Addie Sims

Instagram @mysassystickers 

Shop online www.mysassystickers.com 

Personal Branding & Helping You Create Experiences: [email protected] 

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**Introduction to the Podcast (00:00:02)**   Cherisse welcomes listeners and introduces the theme of personal growth and entrepreneurial journeys.

**Guest Introduction (00:00:29)**   Cherisse introduces Addie, highlighting her expertise in social media and branding.

**Addie's Crazy Journey (00:01:33)**   Addie reflects on her unexpected life journey over the past five years.

**The Impact of Family Legacy (00:05:25)**   Addie shares how her mother's and grandmother's entrepreneurial spirit influenced her own path.

**First Business in Middle School (00:10:42)**   Addie discusses starting her first business, creating paper mache letters, and her creative upbringing.

**Transition to Sassy Stickers (00:14:49)**   Addie explains how she launched Sassy Stickers during COVID while studying nursing at Stanford.

**Navigating Nursing School and Business (00:17:43)**   Addie describes her decision to switch majors and pursue her business full-time after graduation.

**The Importance of Community (00:19:32)**   Cherisse discusses how Sassy Stickers helps women enhance their branding and connection through beautiful stationery.

**Cherisse's Move to Starkville (00:20:12)**   Cherisse shares her experiences of moving and adapting to Southern culture, highlighting her unfamiliarity with monogramming.

**Addie's Connection to Starkville (00:21:31)**   Addie reveals her father's connection to Mississippi State, reflecting on their shared familiarity with Starkville.

**Exploring Addie's Background (00:22:18)**   Cherisse introduces Addie's entrepreneurial journey, emphasizing her diverse background in nursing and communications.

**Managing Life Transitions (00:22:29)**   Addie discusses the emotional challenges of life transitions, particularly moving from Florida to San Diego.

**Finding Community in Faith (00:25:55)**   Addie reflects on her journey of finding community and faith after experiencing personal challenges and depression.

**The Power of Intentional Friendship (00:27:15)**   Addie shares the significance of intentional friendships in her faith journey and their impact on her life.

**The Importance of Connection (00:28:17)**   Addie emphasizes the value of small group connections and building relationships within her new church community.

**Apprenticing Under Jesus (00:29:30)**   Cherisse and Addie discuss the concept of being an apprentice of Jesus and the importance of following Him closely.

**The Depth of Relationship with God (00:32:00)**   Addie shares her realization that a relationship with Jesus is deep and transformative, beyond mere checklists.

**Releasing the Checklist Mentality (00:36:16)**   Addie reflects on the cultural tendency to treat faith as a checklist and the freedom found in grace and prayer.

**Craving Connection and Community (00:38:24)**   Cherisse and Addie discuss the importance of forming friendships and connections, especially after experiencing hurt.

**Finding a New Church (00:39:28)**   Addie discusses her journey of finding a church focused on Jesus and community.

**Importance of Small Groups (00:41:09)**   Addie emphasizes the value of engaging in small groups for deeper connections.

**The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry (00:42:29)**   Discussion on the book’s message about slowing down to foster love and connection.

**Practicing the Way (00:43:15)**   Addie shares insights from a small group focused on spiritual practices.

**Living Unhurried (00:44:36)**   The conversation shifts to the importance of unhurried living and spiritual practice.

**Saying No (00:47:02)**   Addie talks about the power of saying no to maintain priorities and relationships.

**Recognizing the Devil's Lies (00:48:37)**   Discussion on identifying negative thoughts and the importance of discernment.

**God's Purpose in Hard Times (00:51:36)**   Cherisse prompts Addie to reflect on advice she would give her younger self.

**Connecting with Addie (00:56:09)**   Addie shares how listeners can connect with her on social media and her blog.

**Sister Therapy Podcast (00:57:28)**   Addie promotes her podcast she produces with her Mom Emily Sims and Aunt Nancy Dove, "Sister Therapy," featuring fun and engaging content that will have you laughing so hard your belly hurts. 

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Connect with Cherisse Hixson 

@CherisseHixson01 on Instagram or @RhythmsThatRestorePodcast 

email: [email protected]