I Always Wanted To

Award-winning hosts, Kathy Hansen and Louise Haasjes, talk about getting started and running their successful B&Bs.

Katharine (Kathy) Hansen is a writer, educator, and a 5-star Airbnb SuperHost. She is author/co-author of 9 books on career and college topics. Kathy lives on a 40-acre farm in Kettle Falls, WA, with dogs, goats, a pony, and chickens.

When Kathy isn't teaching online or running her Airbnb business, she enjoys bicycling near the Columbia River and taking nature photographs, and engaging in crafts, such as re-purposed furniture and unusual wall-hangings. She is also very active in the Toastmasters organization.

Social media, etc:
http://www.hansenwoodlandfarm.com/vacationrentals.html
https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/15131838
https://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p4753959
https://glampinghub.com/unitedstatesofamerica/pacificwest/washington/kettlefalls/cabin-kettle-falls-washington/
https://www.hipcamp.com/washington/hansen-woodland-farm/ponderosa-pine-paradise
https://www.facebook.com/HansenWoodlandFarm/
https://www.instagram.com/hansenwoodlandfarm/

Louise writes:
We gave up our full time jobs in the UK to embark on an exhilarating new chapter: life in the Italian countryside and the restoration of an old abandoned farmhouse. We decided to do most of the work ourselves to really connect with the property, the landscape and the people. We have endured all that the elements and mountains could throw at us in exchange for an amazing, fulfilling experience and a lovely new home and believe that we have created a comfortable, sympathetically renovated home. The outstanding views came free...

http://casalemargherita.co.uk/language/en/home/

https://www.instagram.com/italiancountryretreat/

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Nancy Salwen teaches singing to "non-singers," beginners and anyone who wants to sing more comfortably and expressively.

She is the author of the book (and online program), "The Fear of Singing Breakthrough Program: Learn to Sing Even if You Think You Can't Carry a Tune!" She leads singing workshops in Vermont, New York City and California, offers online programs, and teaches lessons in-person and over Skype (or FaceTime).

Nancy is a certified Music for People improvisation facilitator and workshop leader. She is also a center director and educator with Music Together®, the renowned early childhood family music and movement program, and teaches early childhood music programs in a variety of schools. In addition, she leads music-based workshops for team building, staff development, and personal growth for businesses and organizations.

To learn more about Nancy and what she has to offer, visit www.fearofsinging.com, or email her at [email protected].

You might also enjoy the episode Learn To Sing Jazz with Isabella Celentano.

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New series premiering in May

In this introduction I explain what it's all about.

Plus I reveal the origin and demise of my brief yet humble songwriting career.

 

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