The Velvet ReDesign: Recent Episodes
LaShawn McKinzie
Looking to get your home showcase-ready but don’t know where to start? Staging a home could seem like a daunting task, but fret not! In this episode, LaShawn will walk you through each and every space in your home and let you in on some tips and tricks on how to update, organize and design them, as well as how to create a space that potential buyers can emotionally connect with. Learn how to make a space seem larger, what to avoid when designing a home, and other simple and cost-effective ways you can transform your home into something market-ready and irresistible!
KEY POINTS / MAIN TAKEAWAYS:
- The process of a Walk and Talk.
- The 3 categories of clients.
- How to make your exterior appealing.
- Ways to update your home.
- How to design and organize a space.
QUOTABLES:
“We basically created an inviting first impression for the buyers when they come up to your home. And then once they're inside, we are gently tugging at their heartstrings by offering them a serene environment complete with gorgeous floors, new appliances, neutral colors, ample lighting, beautiful wall art, and strategically placed accessories.”
PRODUCTS / RESOURCES:
Follow LaShawn on social media and share the love!
Instagram @accentsbayarea - https://www.instagram.com/accentsbayarea
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AccentsBayArea
Visit her website at www.LaShawnMcKinzie.com
The Velvet Redesign is edited by Instapodcasts (visit at www.instapodcasts.com)
Lady Gray, Co-Owner of Naptapestry Salon in Southern California, is here to talk all about being a Mompreneur. Being a mom and running a business are both incredibly demanding jobs, so what happens when you decide to do both? Tune in as Lady Gray shares how she juggles the struggles of being a mompreneur and her valuable advice for those who aspire to become one! Lady Gray also opens up about the lessons she learned from letting go of a relationship that no longer served her and how she came to making the tough but necessary decision of relocating with her daughter.
KEY POINTS / MAIN TAKEAWAYS:
- Who is Lady Gray?
- The challenges of being a new, stay-at-home mom.
- Finding the balance between being a mom and running a business.
- The biggest takeaways from being a mompreneur.
- Lady Gray’s philanthropic work.
- Advice for fellow mompreneurs.
QUOTABLES:
“I had to take a leap of faith and know that God had me. And it was more important for me to take my broken pieces, be honest about being broken, start over, and have faith than to be broken.”
“You're not rich until you can do something for someone that can't do anything for you.”
PRODUCTS / RESOURCES:
Follow LaShawn on social media and share the love!
Instagram @accentsbayarea - https://www.instagram.com/accentsbayarea
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AccentsBayArea
Visit her website at www.LaShawnMcKinzie.com
The Velvet Redesign is edited by Instapodcasts (visit at www.instapodcasts.com)
In this episode, we invite special guest Precious McGill to teach us how to tap into the power of our minds in order to release, restore, and renew ourselves. Precious McGill is a Spiritual Advisor and founder of Phenomenal Change. Currently pursuing her doctorate in divinity and Ph.D. in pastoral counseling, Precious is committed to helping individuals who are ready to live the life they desire, to step into their purpose and reach their maximum potential. Learn how to make full use of your biggest asset - your mind, how to regain control over your life, and how to engage your mind to manifest the things you want for yourself.
KEY POINTS / MAIN TAKEAWAYS:
- How mindset plays a part in setting personal and spiritual goals.
- Ways to set your intentions and focus your mind.
- The importance of organizing and decluttering your mind (and how to do it).
- Understanding and embracing the human experience.
- How to address and heal through your pain.
- Taking time for yourself the right way.
QUOTABLES:
“Our mind is our strongest asset. In fact, it's been proven that people can heal their bodies, with their mind physically, through the power of positive and directed, focused thinking.”
PRODUCTS / RESOURCES MENTIONED:
Sign up for Manna Mama’s mailing list to get their latest updates: https://manna-mama.myshopify.com/password
Questions? Email Precious at phenomenalchangeu@gmail.com
Follow Phenomenal Change on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PhenomenalChange
Follow Phenomenal Change on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/phenomenal_change
Visit the Phenomenal Change website at http://PhenomenalChange.com
Follow LaShawn on social media and share the love!
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/accentsbayarea
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LaShawnMcKinzeRealEstate
Twitter: https://twitter.com/accentsbayarea?lang=en
Visit her website at https://www.themckinzieteam.com
The Velvet Redesign is edited by Instapodcasts (visit at www.instapodcasts.com)
Due to popular demand after releasing her best-performing episode ‘The Design Principles You Need To Design The Life You Love’, LaShawn is back with even more design principles that you can apply to your life! In this episode, LaShawn will be diving deep into the concept of Harmony and what it means to have a harmonious life. Learn how to incorporate harmony into your personal and professional life in just 5 simple steps! Tune in to find out how.
KEY POINTS / MAIN TAKEAWAYS:
- What is harmony?
- Work in your flame, not in your wax.
- Beware of who you let into your space.
- Stop saying you’re too busy!
- There’s no such thing as a perfect balance.
- How to be present.
QUOTABLES:
“Searching for harmony through perfection can be most frustrating, because my love, nothing and no one is perfect.”
PRODUCTS / RESOURCES MENTIONED:
Follow LaShawn on social media and share the love!
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/accentsbayarea
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LaShawnMcKinzeRealEstate
Twitter: https://twitter.com/accentsbayarea?lang=en
Visit her website at https://www.themckinzieteam.com
The Velvet Redesign is edited by Instapodcasts (visit at www.instapodcasts.com)
Are you struggling to create a memorable brand? If you look at all the big name brands that we’ve all grown to know and love, you’ll observe one thing they have in common when it comes to building a strong brand, and that is consistency. This is why in this episode, LaShawn will be digging a little deeper into consistency and how to apply it in everything you do - from branding to having an online presence on social media, to daily business activities. The answer really is as simple as it sounds, tune in to this episode to find out more!
KEY POINTS / MAIN TAKEAWAYS:
- The main things that contribute to inconsistency.
- The difference between marketing and branding and which comes first?
- How to develop, establish, and promote your brand identity.
- Creating your brand on social media
- How to reach your target audience and create relationships with them online.
- What kind of content should you be creating?
- Pace and focus yourself - stop trying to do everything!
QUOTABLES:
“Success doesn't come from what we do occasionally, it comes from what we do consistently.”
PRODUCTS / RESOURCES MENTIONED:
Follow LaShawn on social media and share the love!
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/accentsbayarea
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LaShawnMcKinzeRealEstate
Twitter: https://twitter.com/accentsbayarea?lang=en
Visit her website at https://www.themckinzieteam.com
INTRODUCTION:
As we kick off the new year, it’s easy to get caught up in setting goals for your business or career that you forget about yourself in the process! In this episode, LaShawn reflects on 2020 and shares with us the lessons learned from a challenging and grueling year. Find out how COVID has shifted her perspectives on the different aspects of her life and the goals, both business and personal, that she has set for the new year.
KEY POINTS / MAIN TAKEAWAYS:
- Why it’s important to set your intentions for the new year.
- Business and personal goals.
- How can you be more intentional?
QUOTABLES:
“Being more intentional simply means that you are able to be more deliberate in your choices and the decisions that you make with no doubts and no regrets.”
PRODUCTS / RESOURCES MENTIONED:
Follow LaShawn on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. Or visit her website.
INTRODUCTION:
We've all been trapped in the tight grip of procrastination before. Five minutes on Instagram suddenly turns into an hour. What about that project you’ve been wanting to start but haven’t had the time to? Or simply getting up from the couch and taking out the trash?
Procrastination creeps upon us in every aspect of our lives, which is exactly why it's so difficult to overcome. In this episode, LaShawn digs deep into the reasons behind procrastination, how it has affected her personal life, business, and her parenting, and finally, the methods you can apply to finally rid yourself of this nasty habit.
KEY POINTS / MAIN TAKEAWAYS:
- How procrastination affects you and the others around you.
- 5 reasons why people procrastinate.
- 5 ways to tackle procrastination.
QUOTABLES:
“I hate to say it, but sometimes you need a struggle in your life; to light a fire under you, and use it as motivation for you to work harder to achieve a goal.”
PRODUCTS / RESOURCES MENTIONED:
Follow LaShawn on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. Or visit her website.
In this episode, LaShawn dives deep into the design principles used in interior design and shows how you can apply those exact same concepts to designing the life you want! Learn how to adjust your life in the best way possible so that you can finally fulfill your biggest desires and needs. By the end of the episode, you will have a better-designed space AND life! It’s time to reclaim your power to manifest your life - tune in to this episode to find out how.
KEY POINTS / MAIN TAKEAWAYS:
- The different ways to achieve balance in your life.
- Stop feeling guilty for putting yourself first.
- How to reclaim alignment in your life.
QUOTABLES:
“Putting you first is not at all selfish, so don't let anyone tell you otherwise.”
“It's okay to admit that you need help. It's not a sign of weakness or failure.”
PRODUCTS / RESOURCES MENTIONED:
Follow LaShawn on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. Or visit her website.
In this episode, LaShawn dives deep into the design principles used in interior design and shows how you can apply those exact same concepts to designing the life you want! Learn how to adjust your life in the best way possible so that you can finally fulfill your biggest desires and needs. By the end of the episode, you will have a better-designed space AND life! It’s time to reclaim your power to manifest your life - tune in to this episode to find out how.
KEY POINTS / MAIN TAKEAWAYS:
- The different ways to achieve balance in your life.
- Stop feeling guilty for putting yourself first.
- How to reclaim alignment in your life.
QUOTABLES:
“Putting you first is not at all selfish, so don't let anyone tell you otherwise.”
“It's okay to admit that you need help. It's not a sign of weakness or failure.”
PRODUCTS / RESOURCES MENTIONED:
Follow LaShawn on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. Or visit her website.
Ever felt like the weight of the world is spreading you thin? In life, we often wear many different hats and fill our to-do lists with one too many tasks that we start to feel overwhelmed. But what if we told you that the solution to this problem is simply to raise your hand, and ask for help?
In this episode, LaShawn talks about the ups and downs of starting her first-ever business, and how she came to the sobering realization that she could not do it all on her own. Tune in to learn how to view asking for help in a different light and identify the kind of help you need in your business and personal life.
KEY POINTS / MAIN TAKEAWAYS:
- Why it’s okay to admit that you need help.
- What kind of help should you be asking for?
- Changing how you view the word ‘help’.
- The 3 major questions you need to ask yourself.
QUOTABLES:
“We are so used to putting everyone else first before we even think about ourselves, which means we are actually pouring into others from an empty cup.”
“Wanting your business to grow is one thing, but knowing how to make your business grow is another.”
PRODUCTS / RESOURCES MENTIONED:
Follow LaShawn on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. Or visit her website.
Welcome to the very first episode of The Velvet Redesign Podcast!
Hosted by business owner and mother of three, LaShawn Mckinzie, this brand new podcast is going to help you navigate the challenges and struggles that life brings. Whether it’s overcoming low self-esteem, finding your true purpose, or making money moves, rest assured that you can find comfort, guidance, and success at The Velvet Redesign Podcast.
Tune in to find out what The Velvet Redesign is all about and what to expect over the year where we will be diving deep into topics like marriage, family, business, parenting, and personal development. It’s time to redesign your life!
KEY POINTS / MAIN TAKEAWAYS:
- Why The Velvet Redesign?
- Reclaiming your identity and independence.
- What to expect from The Velvet Redesign.
QUOTABLES:
“And believe me when I tell you the journey has been tough; it's not going to be easy. But once you make the decision to put you first everything else will seamlessly begin to fall into place.”
PRODUCTS / RESOURCES MENTIONED:
Follow LaShawn on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. Or visit her website.