By Jennifer Ford Berry
Hosted by Jennifer Ford Berry, certified professional organizer/life coach, inspirational speaker, and best-selling author (books include the Organize Now! series and her newest book Make Room). Je
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In this episode of The Make Room Show, Jennifer welcomes her good friend and new business partner, Amy Wheaton, to share practical tips to help you refresh your home, get organized, and host stress-free gatherings. From decluttering strategies to incorporating functional décor, they offer insights that make your space inviting and ready for the festive season. Whether you're hosting family dinners or cozy get-togethers, their advice will help you prepare with ease and style.
Plus, the business partners unveil their exciting venture: Elevated Escapes (www.elevated-escapes.com). This innovative business combines Jen’s expertise in organization with Amy’s eye for design to transform homes into stunning, functional vacation properties. Together, they create spaces that not only look beautiful but also work effortlessly for their owners and guests.
Key holiday tips include:
• Decluttering and planning ahead: Clear out unnecessary items and make a plan for your space.
• Dual-purpose décor: Use beautiful items that also serve a function, like festive serving trays or organized beverage stations.
• Hosting hacks: Set up guest-friendly self-serve areas to keep everyone comfortable without overburdening the host.
• Holiday vibes: Refresh your space with textures, colors, and subtle seasonal accents that create a cozy, welcoming atmosphere.
Don’t miss this inspiring episode packed with ideas to transform your home and holiday hosting!
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About Amy:
With more than 20 years in the interior design industry, Amy has mastered the art of full-scale design, blending creativity with functionality in every project.
As a former owner of a residential remodeling company, Amy’s expertise in scaled layouts, high-end finishes, and functional design transforms short-term rentals into spaces that not only look stunning but also serve the practical needs of both guests and property owners. Her designs are curated to reflect the lifestyle and vision of her clients, ensuring each property is unique and inviting. View more about Amy below.
www.elevated-escapes.com
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Who doesn't enjoy a good love story? Even better when it plays out on national television for the world to see. In this episode, catch up with the very first bachelorette (turned wife and mom), Trista Sutter. She shares her thoughts on the 15+ years of The Bachelorette franchise, how she's handling parenting during a pandemic and spills what "Better, etc" means to her.
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In this lively and insightful episode of The Make Room Show, Jennifer Ford Berry is joined by fashion expert Shari Braendel, author of "Help Me Jesus, I Have Nothing to Wear" and founder of the "27 Hanger Closet" system.
Together, they share expert tips on simplifying your wardrobe, finding clothes that make you feel confident, and why it’s essential to let go of clothing items that no longer serve you. Shari’s unique approach of limiting your wardrobe to 27 pieces offers a fresh take on capsule wardrobes, making room for the items you truly love while decluttering the rest. They also dive into color analysis, how to pick the best handbag, and Shari’s "game-changing" tip for jeans shopping.
Key Learning Points:
• 27 Hanger Closet: Simplify your wardrobe by curating 27 key pieces—6 bottoms, 12 tops, 4 layering pieces, and 3 special items—allowing easier outfit planning and less clutter.
• Color Analysis: Wearing the right colors makes a significant impact on how you look and feel. Avoid black as it can make you look tired and older. Instead, pick 1-2 neutrals and a pop color that suits you.
• Handbag Hack: Match your handbag color to your hair color for a versatile, go-to bag that coordinates with everything.
• Seasonal Closet Swaps: Even in warmer climates like Florida, it’s beneficial to rotate your wardrobe seasonally to refresh your look and keep things current.
• Cost Per Wear: Invest in high-quality pieces you’ll wear frequently rather than splurging on items for special occasions.
• Jeans Shopping Hack: Measure the rise of your favorite jeans to find the perfect fit every time you shop.
• Letting Go of Guilt: Release clothing that doesn’t fit, feel good, or serve your current style, even if it cost you a lot. Donate to shelters where your items can benefit others.
• Trend Awareness: Staying in style doesn’t mean constantly buying new clothes; it’s about curating what works best for your body and lifestyle.
• Seasonal Planning: Be strategic about shopping; know what you need and build your wardrobe intentionally.
• The Emotional Closet: Clothes hold memories, but learning to detach and move on can bring freedom and space for new possibilities.
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Shari Braendel, founder of Style by Color, inspires women to new levels of confidence through her digital products, style programs, and YouTube channel.
As the author of *Help Me, Jesus, I Have Nothing to Wear*, and creator of the Color Code System and Closet Outfit Planner, Shari has been featured on ABC News, Focus on the Family, and More To Life Christian TV Network.
She’s spoken at over 500 churches and women's conferences worldwide, drawing from her many years in the color analysis industry to challenge women's beliefs about themselves.
Since 2010, Shari has certified over 400 women through the Style by Color Academy, providing comprehensive training for future Color Analysis specialists and Christian Image Consultants.
She also founded the Women’s Matter Initiative, offering Color Confidence Workshops to nonprofits serving women coming out of distress and abuse. Based in Charlotte, NC, Shari is a wife to Dave and mom to four married kids. Shari Braendel believes every woman is worthy of a stylish wardrobe!
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In this episode of The Make Room Show, Jennifer welcomes Logan Barone, a best-selling author and spiritual life coach known for his transformative book, The Mystery in You. Logan’s journey from traditional Christian ministry to a profound spiritual awakening has inspired him to help others pursue authentic connection to their inner Divine. Together, Jennifer and Logan dive deep into personal stories and practical insights, exploring topics like breaking free from rigid religious expectations, cultivating a direct experience of God through meditation, and learning to manifest a life aligned with purpose and love.
Logan shares his struggles with losing community as he questioned traditional beliefs, the healing and clarity he found in contemplative practices, and how he’s now helping others navigate their own spiritual paths. This conversation is a guide to finding spiritual fulfillment and discovering the Divine within, offering listeners a blend of guidance, inspiration, and practical steps for deepening their faith.
Top 10 Talking Points
1. Logan Barone’s Journey from Ministry to Mysticism: Logan’s personal story of moving from structured ministry to embracing a more mystical spirituality.
2. Navigating Questions of Faith and Identity: Discussing the importance of questioning traditional beliefs to find a more personal spiritual path.
3. Integrating Mysticism into Everyday Faith: How mystical experiences and the teachings of Christian mystics can deepen spiritual practices.
4. The Role of Meditation in Spiritual Growth: Tips and techniques for using meditation to quiet the mind and experience Divine connection.
5. Manifesting a Life Aligned with the Divine: Understanding how gratitude, detachment, and love shape successful manifestation practices.
6. The Impact of Letting Go: Why surrendering personal control is key to finding peace and experiencing oneness with God.
7. Maintaining Spiritual Practices Amid Daily Life: Practical ways to fit meditation, nature time, and reflection into a busy lifestyle.
8. Embodying Divine Love: The importance of seeing spirituality as love, service, and connection to others.
9. Balancing Knowledge and Experience: Why combining spiritual study with contemplative practices can lead to transformative insights.
10. The Role of Gratitude in Manifestation: Learning to live in gratitude as if your desires are already reality to create alignment with Divine energy.
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Siggy Flicker is a relationship expert, matchmaker, television personality and author of Write Your Own Fairy Tale: The New Rules for Dating, Relationships, and Finding Love On Your Terms
* Siggy gives us the inside scoop about the Real Housewives of New Jersey:
* Siggy chats about her friendship with her BFF Delores.
* What is it really like being on RHONJ?
* Who does Siggy think is the best housewife in history???
* Why you should think twice before coming at Siggy sideways.
* The hardest part of filming the show.
* How does Siggy maintain her authenticity in the middle of the show’s drama.
* The demise of Jacqueline and Teresa.
* The real reason there is so much drama on any Housewives show!
* Parenting:
* Organization and what it means to Siggy.
* Being a tough parent.
* Parenting teenagers.
* “Siggyisms” I love the one liners that Siggy says to her kids to remind them who is the boss in the house!
* Relationships:
* How she handles her relationship with her ex husband Mark.
* How to stop living in fear.
* Why a man should love a woman a little bit more then she loves him.
* The difference between loving someone and being “in love” with them.
* If you have been divorced this is what you should look for the second time.
* What to do in your marriage when things get stale.
Remember in the podcast when Siggy mentions how organize her home is…here is the proof in her personal home tour (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wMVMEGuXmrA). Well done Siggy! Thumbs up on organization!
SHOW NOTES (https://jenniferfordberry.com/episode-23-write-your-own-fairy-tale-with-siggy-flicker-of-real-housewives-of-nj-giveaway-with-siggy-flicker/)
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Dr. Jaime Kulaga is a licensed mental health counselor, certified professional coach and inspirational speaker, she has dedicated her life to helping women find balance and live their utmost fulfilled life. She specializes in individual life coaching, corporate business coaching and couples counseling. She is frequently featured in several of the Nation’s leading media outlets for her expertise – including Forbes (http://forbes.com/), Maria Shriver’s blog, Glamour, Self, and Prevention magazines.
Dr. Jaime is also the author of: The SuperWoman’s Guide to Super Fulfillment: Step-by-Step Strategies to Create Work-Life Balance. (http://amzn.to/2iEU0Mc)
As someone who said “yes” to the point of nervous breakdowns and secret cry sessions in the bathroom, she knows the joy found in freedom and seeks to help women around the world achieve their unique balance, make bold decisions, steer the course of their own lives and find deep-seated, super fulfillment!
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* Juggling a career, relationship, family, housework, grocery shopping, planning, and paying the bills is not easy. And doing all of this while trying to find balance, care for our families and for ourselves takes a conscience effort….Dr. Jaime’s book: The SuperWoman’s Guide to Super Fulfillment was intended to help us do that.
* She actually says that it will help us get our life back on track by covering 6 main areas
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Certified Professional Organizer and host of the Make Room Show, Jennifer Ford Berry, shares how you can make the most of your everyday wardrobe by doing a season swap. Here is the system she uses with her clients and in her home.
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The podcast currently has 427 episodes available.