Marian opened the episode by welcoming listeners to the Connector’s Edge Podcast and thanking the sponsors who support the show. Ricki then introduced Patsy, a returning guest and expert in feng shui, known for helping people harmonize their spaces and, in turn, their lives.Health, Healing, and ManifestationPatsy shared deeply personal experiences around health and transformation, including her decision to have her gallbladder removed. She described how this choice led to a noticeable improvement in her overall well-being and reinforced her belief in addressing hidden or ignored aspects of health and life.She explained how feng shui and vision boards work together as powerful tools for clarity and manifestation. Patsy emphasized that intention alone is not enough; love, clarity, and aligned action are essential to bringing goals into reality. She also walked through her personal vision board process and how it continues to evolve with her life.The Evolution of Vision Boards: 2020 to 2025 Patsy is moving away from creative consulting and toward more individual and group wellness work, including feng shui and energetic space alignment. She encouraged listeners to take action on creative ideas when clarity appears, rather than waiting.Patsy also highlighted the significance of 2026, explaining that it marks the completion of a nine-year cycle and represents new beginnings, leadership, and the importance of unity and strong foundations.Intuition and Life TransitionsThe conversation naturally flowed into intuition and trusting one’s inner compass. Ricki shared recent experiences where listening to her instincts guided decisions in home design and teaching. She also announced her new role as an adjunct professor at Colorado Mountain College, where she will teach vegetarian and vegan cooking classes from January through May.Marian opened up about her own challenges with home design. While confident in graphic and digital design, she shared that she struggles to intuitively arrange and visualize her physical living space.Creating Comfort and Harmony at HomeIn response, Patsy offered gentle guidance, suggesting mindfulness practices and intentional communication with one’s environment as ways to build connection and clarity. Ricki shared a heartfelt example of creating a comfortable space for her pet, emphasizing that harmony should consider the needs of everyone who lives in a space.The conversation reinforced the idea that homes are living environments that respond to care, awareness, and intention.Preparing for 2026: Balance, Nature, and ResponsibilityPatsy returned to the theme of preparing for 2026 by grounding through nature, self-care, and conscious living. She spoke about taking responsibility for one’s happiness and using tools like vision boards and intentional placement within the home to create balance.She announced two upcoming events:An in-person vision board workshop in Katy, Texas on January 17Both events will include a promotional discount and focus on aligning with the energy of the coming year.Energy, Decluttering, and New BeginningsThe group discussed decluttering and donating items as a way to create space for new energy. Patsy shared that her 2026-focused work will include harmonizing with the year’s energetic elements, such as fire and wood, and creating personalized energetic maps for homes and workspaces. Here are a couple of links for the upcoming feng shui vision board workshops. One is in-person, in Katy and the other is for the annual virtual event. I’ve been hosting these since 2019.Contact Marian LaSalle https://connectorsbusinessnetwork.comRicki McKenna ~ https://rickiskitchen.netPatsy Balacchi ~ Brand & Feng Shui Consultant Zenotica®786-262-6362 ~ zenotica.comdynamic visual brands & harmonious spaces