Have you ever looked around your home and wondered how your space reflects your values and goals? 

Do you feel like your stuff is holding you back more than it supports your life? 

What if simplifying your space could amplify your energy, your time—and even your legacy? 

In this episode, Jennifer shares how she has built a life and business centered around helping others reclaim their time, energy, and purpose by simplifying their environment. 

Her story is filled with lessons about persistence, reinvention, and the power of creating systems that serve both people and the planet. 

⚉ Persistence and Resilience as the Foundation ⚉ A Nonlinear Path to Purpose ⚉ Building a Business with Heart ⚉ Innovating for Greater Impact: The Birth of Love Bigger ⚉ Tech Lessons from the Ground Up ⚉ Organizing as a Force for Social Change ⚉ The Deeper Why: Turning Loss Into Motivation ⚉ Defining Success on Her Own Terms ⚉ Staying Grounded Through Love and Legacy ⚉ Writing a Book to Extend the Mission ⚉ Childhood Dreams and the Power of Story ⚉ Coaching and Consulting from the Ground Up ⚉ Favorite Tools for Inspiration and Marketing ⚉ “Just Keep Swimming” ⚉ Systems That Scale

Jennifer Heard is a Professional Organizer, Coach, Author, Speaker, App Creator and all-around mompreneur. Her complete work history and professional information can be found on her LinkedIn profile.

Her mission is to help people have more time and increased energy by simplifying and more effectively managing their time, space, and possessions.

Jen started Clean Sweep Consulting, Inc. in 2006. Clean Sweep is a professional organizing, move management and coaching company located in Rochester Hills, Michigan serving all of Oakland County, in the suburbs of NW Detroit. Jen Heard, MBA and her team of organizing professionals are dedicated to helping busy women and families who are preparing to sell their home easily list and sell for top dollar, while packing and moving at the lowest cost, and entering the new space without chaos or clutter.

Clean Sweep’s mission is to take a holistic, concierge-style approach to the challenges of the busy lives we lead, clearing out the excess stuff we all possess, making each of us as efficient and free as we can be while helping local community charities make a difference for those they serve.

Jen has recently been the President of NAPO Michigan for 2 years (NAPO is the National Association of Productivity and Organizing Professionals, and can be found at www.napo.net or www.napomichigan.com.)

Jen’s BIG NEWS is that she has created a website (www.lovebigger.com) with a corresponding APP called LOVEBIGGER TM. Both are currently in development and slated to launch in January, 2023 to help people efficiently downsize while equitably and sustainably distributing their little-used items to the local charities of their choice.

Jen lives in Rochester Hills, MI with her fiancé, Rick, her daughter, two step-kids, her step-cat and near to her dear family.

CONNECT WITH JENNIFER:  🔗 Website: https://cleansweepconsulting.net/   🔗 Website: https://lovebigger.com/    🔗 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jennnheard   🔗 Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/heardjen/   🔗 X / Twitter: https://x.com/jenheard   🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cleansweep/   

CONNECT WITH PATIENCE: 🔗 Website: https://onlinesuccessjourney.com/   🔗 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/onlinesuccessjourney/   🔗 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/onlinesuccessjourney/  

Are you constantly overwhelmed by administrative tasks? 

Finding it harder to retain top talent? 

Wondering how to scale your business without skyrocketing costs or sacrificing quality?

If so, you’re not alone—and Christopher has an answer you’ll want to hear.

⚉ Remote Staffing as a Growth Strategy ⚉ From Healthcare Roots to Global Impact ⚉ What Makes BizVA and MedVA Different? ⚉ Scaling Smart: Lessons from Hypergrowth ⚉ Creating Value in Every Direction ⚉ The Power of Mentorship and Clarity ⚉ The True ROI When Hiring Remotely

BizVA President and Chief Operating Officer Chris McShanag is a transformational leader who brings extensive experience in delivering successful business solutions through innovative and scalable solutions.

An entrepreneur at heart, Chris has successfully led many organizations, from start-ups to success in various industries, including healthcare, mining, utilities, and consulting. At BizVA, he oversees the company’s strategic direction and day-to-day operations.

“Not all virtual hires are the same,” McShanag says. “We pride ourselves on finding well educated, dedicated, and charismatic employees to integrate into a full array of businesses. Often, a client or a customer’s most critical impression of a company is their initial contact.”

We want our clients to know they are in good hands with our remote assistants and that while they are getting our VAs at a fraction of the cost of a full-time in-house employee, they are still getting top-quality team members with a strong work ethic and focused productivity.

CONNECT WITH CHRIS:  🔗 Website: https://bizva.com/  🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopher-mcshanag/ 

CONNECT WITH PATIENCE: 🔗 Website: https://onlinesuccessjourney.com/  🔗 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/onlinesuccessjourney/  🔗 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/onlinesuccessjourney/ 

Are you measuring success the wrong way?

Many entrepreneurs and professionals chase titles, salaries, or quick wins—only to feel unfulfilled, burned out, or stuck. What if true success was less about status and more about impact, authenticity, and resilience?

In this powerful episode, Anthony P. Howard shares his inspiring journey from aspiring teacher to HR professional, founder of HR Certified LLC, and industry game-changer. His story will challenge the way you think about leadership, entrepreneurship, and personal growth.

✨ Here’s what you’ll discover in this episode:

⚉ Why taking the unconventional path can unlock higher levels of success ⚉ How to shift your definition of success from salary and titles to impact and self-actualization  ⚉ The real role of HR in shaping leadership, workplace culture, and overall quality of life  ⚉ What Anthony learned from grief, depression, and recovery—and how it led him to his higher purpose  ⚉ The most dangerous belief entrepreneurs can have (and how to avoid it)  ⚉ Why authenticity and transparency are powerful tools for building trust and resilience  ⚉ The importance of strategic partnerships and why you can’t grow alone in business  ⚉ How moving services online created new opportunities for growth, connection, and impact  ⚉ This episode is a reminder that even in the face of loss and setbacks, you can repurpose your energy, find clarity, and build a meaningful journey of success.

Anthony P. Howard is an HR Leader who works with HR professionals at all levels in finding the value and pathway to certification. He believes you can increase your confidence, marketability, and value through certification, networking, professional coaching & community. 

Anthony is an experienced strategic HR Business Partner with a 20+ year history of progressive success piloting large-scale, global initiatives driving organizational change and goals in diverse environments from highly regulated FDA medical devices & biotech industries to unionized manufacturing environments. 

He also has led positive culture shifts with his contributions to and through DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) initiatives. He co-led the formation of corporate-wide ERG (Employee Resource Group) initiatives and has been pegged to speak on the topic on webinars, panel discussions, and online courses. 

Anthony has incorporated a passion for the learning and development of others into his entire career. He is the founder of HR Certified, LLC, an advisor to MindEdge Learning, a member of the Forbes Coaches Council and Forbes The Culture. He has held HR Certification since 2009 and currently holds both the SPHR and SHRM-SCP designations. Additionally, he has earned the Leadership Development & Succession Strategist (LDSS) designation from Human Capital Institute (HCI).

CONNECT WITH ANTHONY:  🔗 Website: https://gethrcertified.com/   🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anthonyparishoward/  

CONNECT WITH PATIENCE: 🔗 Website: https://onlinesuccessjourney.com/    🔗 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/onlinesuccessjourney/    🔗 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/onlinesuccessjourney/  

Are you struggling to get your business noticed by the media—without spending a fortune on PR agencies?

Wondering how to turn your creative passion into a profitable, scalable business? Or perhaps you’re frustrated with slow growth because you’re not sure how to reach the right audience consistently.

In this episode of Online Success Journey, Patience Nyesigire talks with Mickie Kennedy, founder of eReleases, a press-release distribution company that has helped thousands of small businesses and entrepreneurs gain real media exposure for over 24 years—without breaking the bank.

From waiting tables and pursuing a Master’s in poetry to leading a multi-million-dollar PR business, Mickie’s path is anything but conventional. In this conversation, he shares:

⚉ Early Life & Career Pivot  ⚉ Founding eReleases  ⚉ Initial Challenges & Lessons Learned  ⚉ The Breakthrough Email Strategy  ⚉ Educating Small Businesses on PR ⚉ Networking vs. Social Media  ⚉ Key Business Principles  ⚉ Maintaining Creative Passions  ⚉ Mindset & Motivation ⚉ Future of PR & Business Growth 

Mickie Kennedy is an expert at helping small businesses, authors, and startups increase their visibility and credibility.

Mickie founded eReleases 22+ years ago after realizing that small businesses desperately need a press release service they can actually afford, giving them access to the media and to a national newswire – all with a personal touch.

Mickie lives in Baltimore County, Maryland. 

CONNECT WITH MICKIE:  🔗 Website: https://www.ereleases.com/  🔗 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ereleases.press.release.distribution  🔗 X: https://x.com/ereleases  🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/publicity/ 

CONNECT WITH PATIENCE: 🔗 Website: https://onlinesuccessjourney.com/   🔗 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/onlinesuccessjourney/   🔗 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/onlinesuccessjourney/  

After his compelling C-level business career in several industries and an officer career in the Swiss Army, Heinz was the founder of several companies in Europe and the USA. He lives his passion as intl. speaker, bestselling author, recognized expert and mentor of visionary leadership.

His globally unique program called LEX Leadershift Excellence-for-Life™ Experience has already inspired 10,000nds of executives. His Swiss bestseller "Gesucht: Leader” has been published as well in its English version “Wanted: Leaders”. Heinz has designed and conducted over 1000 corp. development processes in 3 languages on 3 continents over the last 30 years. His lectureship as lead lecturer for leadership at a European corporate academy gives evidence to the many compelling models and concepts he has developed and implemented together with his multicultural clientele.

His passion for "moving leaders from hard work to heart work®" makes him and his impact powerfully inspiring. Heinz Kaegi is the initiator of the Intl. Economy of Heart Foundation.

Yong-Soo Chung is a serial entrepreneur who founded an e-commerce brand called Urban EDC in 2015 from his one bedroom apartment in San Francisco after leaving his job as a Software Engineer at Ripple, a cryptocurrency startup in Silicon Valley. He then launched GrowthJet in 2019, a Climate Neutral Certified third party logistics company, from a second floor dance studio in the Dogpatch neighborhood in San Francisco.

Now, he’s on a mission to impact one million entrepreneurs through his new venture, First Class Founders, a weekly podcast sharing his lessons on building a sustainable, bootstrapped company to 8-figures in annual revenue.

He and his wife Sandy are also proud dog parents to two French bulldogs named Humphrey & Pota, who have over 150,000 followers across all social channels. Sandy, his business and life partner, also own a dog boutique called Spotted By Humphrey.

Felicia is a four-time award-winning transformational coach, international speaker, author, and minister who has helped thousands create a path for living their dream life. For more than 20 years, Felicia has worked with people from all walks of life who are seeking the secret component that accelerates success.

As a highly sought-after international speaker, she has shared the stage with powerhouse leaders like international speaker Mary Morrissey; founder and CEO of eWomenNetwork Sandra Yancey; and international motivational speaker Les Brown. She has been featured on ABC, CBS, NBC and Fox. Felicia’s proven “dream activation code” helps people multiply their results to create a richer, more fulfilling life.

Aditya Varanasi never dreamt of being an entrepreneur until he was faced with a choice:  take a risk or sink back into Corporate America. Today, he is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer at Awarity, where they disrupt the advertising industry by making world class marketing more affordable and sustainable for up-and-coming companies. 

He graduated with a B.S. in Chemical Engineering from Purdue University and earned his MBA from the Kellogg School of Management. He spent 14 years at PepsiCo where he pioneered new ways to unlock the power of digital media across a wide range of brands including Cheetos, Cracker Jack, and Lays Stax.

Alan Tarr is the Founder and Chief Content Officer of "How To Write Copy" at Write Like A Madman University, and he loves to write. Alan trained at a top-five Madison Avenue ad agency, and has spent over 35 years writing copy for large international corporations (like Nissan) right down to the local bakery.

He has created Jingles (Taco Joe’s, Narpro), Jokes for TV (Merv Griffin Show), and Song parodies for MAD Magazine. He has four published and has recorded songs of his own Dozens of TV, Radio, and Print ad campaigns, as well as website and Email campaign content and over 95 published articles all in all.

Alan is the guy who has developed and written an online University with 8 copywriting courses and 7 loaded toolboxes containing over 310 individual learning experiences.

Sophie Howard has started, scaled, and sold six and seven-figure online businesses. She knows what works when it comes to growing an online business. Sophie is here to help you find freedom with a business that works for your life. 

Aspiring Entrepreneurs is the home of Sophie Howard. It's a community designed to help aspiring entrepreneurs build a business and a life that serves them. There's no fluff, jet planes or Lamborghinis - just powerful advice and inspiration on all things related to starting and growing a successful online business.

Sophie started online with an Amazon business in 2013, which she sold for over $1 million USD in 2015. As well as launching over 1000 products, she has built educational programs teaching thousands of students how to sell Amazon products and self-publish ebooks on Kindle. Sophie has spoken on stages around the world, teaching and inspiring other aspiring entrepreneurs to achieve success.

Sophie lives in Wanaka, New Zealand, and juggles her business portfolio with two young children, a horse, and running in the mountains.