What happens when your dream home starts to feel like a prison?

In this episode of Experience Over Expectation, Mary McCorvey sits down with TEDx speaker and bestselling author Rita Wilkins, also known as The Downsizing Designer. Rita shares her surprising journey from a lavish 5,000 sq. ft. home to an 867 sq. ft. apartment—and how that radical shift created a life filled with meaning, freedom, and impact.

We talk about:

• Why "more" was never enough
• How clutter reflects our inner world
• The emotional truth behind letting go
• Her TEDx journey and how she built an audience by living her message

This is not just about downsizing stuff—it’s about upgrading your life.

Rita’s TEDx Talk

Her book A Journey to Less

Connect with Rita

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