Northern Ireland native Gareth Higgins believes the presence of home exists inside each of us, and truthful storytelling can help us find it. A veteran of peace-building and violence reduction efforts in his home country, the sought-after speaker and author now lives in the U.S., where he writes and speaks about the power of storytelling to shape our lives and world. Guest Bio Gareth Higgins was born in Belfast in 1975, grew up during the northern Ireland Troubles, and now lives in the U.S. He writes and speaks about the power of storytelling to shape our lives and world, peace and making justice, and how to take life seriously without believing your own propaganda. He has been involved in peace-building and violence reduction in northern Ireland and helping address the legacy of conflict. Gareth received a Ph.D. in Sociology from Queen’s University Belfast, and helped teach the world’s first graduate course in Reconciliation Studies at Trinity College Dublin. The author of The Seventh Story and How Not to Be Afraid also helped found the Wild Goose, New Story and Movies & Meaning festivals. He leads retreats in North America and Ireland; and also founded The Porch Magazine, an online group where members build community around slow conversation about beautiful and difficult things. Resources Visit Gareth's website (https://www.garethhiggins.net/) to read his blog and learn more about his books and upcoming retreats, workshops and events. Learn more about Gareth's book, How Not to Be Afraid or click here to purchase a copy. Learn more about Gareth's retreats in North America and Ireland. Check out The Porch Magazine, an online group where members build community around slow conversation about beautiful and difficult things. Learn more about the New Story and Movies and Meaning festivals. Download the e-book version of The Seventh Story: Us, Them and the End of Violence or purchase the related children's picture book, Cory and the Seventh Story. Rate & Review Let us know what you think about the show by posting a rating and review. Home Where You Belong Episodes & Resources Click here to check out the latest episodes of Home Where You Belong and resources referenced during the program. Contact Us Send questions, comments, feedback and story ideas via e-mail to chip@homewhereyoubelong.com, or by filling out the online form on the contact page of our website. Mailing List You can subscribe to our mailing list on the contact page of our website. Social Media Interact with the podcast team and keep up with the latest news by subscribing to our Facebook page and Instagram account.

In this episode, we delve into the complexities of finding the ideal living and care options for seniors with Allison Garner, Community Relations Manager of CarePatrol of Greater Chattanooga. Discover how CarePatrol's nationwide network of senior care advisors eases the process, ensuring personalized recommendations for independent living, assisted living, memory care, or in-home care, all at no cost to clients.  Guest Bio Allison Garner is Community Relations Manager for CarePatrol of Greater Chattanooga in Tennessee. Allison is passionate about empowering seniors and their families as they face the complex challenge of finding the right senior living community. She listens carefully to all of her client’s needs, concerns and preferences before recommending appropriate levels of care such as: Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care or In-Home Care. Allison went through the same daunting experience recently when she helped find care for a friend’s loved one in Chattanooga. This experience gave her the passion that she has today to help families. A native of Chattanooga, Allison enjoys all of the outdoor activities the Scenic City has to offer. The mother of one daughter enjoys hiking, seeing live music, and volunteering. Prior to CarePatrol, Allison had a career as a Director of Sales & Marketing for over 5 years. Resources Learn more about CarePatrol's national organization. Learn more about CarePatrol of Greater Chattanooga in Tennessee. Contact CarePatrol of Greater Chattanooga at (423) 718-5254. Listen to the MyCareAdvisors podcast brought to you by CarePatrol. Rate & Review Let us know what you think about the show by posting a rating and review. Home Where You Belong Episodes & Resources Click here to check out the latest episodes of Home Where You Belong and resources referenced during the program. Contact Us Send questions, comments, feedback and story ideas via e-mail to chip@homewhereyoubelong.com, or by filling out the online form on the contact page of our website. Mailing List You can subscribe to our mailing list on the contact page of our website. Social Media Interact with the podcast team and keep up with the latest news by subscribing to our Facebook page and Instagram account.

James Woods was incarcerated four times for failing to pay child support before discovering a life-changing program called Dads Making a Difference. Offered by First Things First, a nonprofit organization in Chattanooga, Tennessee, the 13-week program helps delinquent Dads navigate the child support and legal systems; get and keep a good, steady job; see their children more often; and learn how to better relate to their children and the mother of their children. Dads Making a Difference transformed James' life and helped him discover a passion for helping other fathers realize their self worth.

The world is full of toxins, but your home doesn’t have to be. In this episode, Nontoxic Lifestyle Expert Sophia Ruan Gushée shares insights from her critically acclaimed book, A to Z of D-Toxing: The Ultimate Guide to Reducing Your Toxic Exposures. Learn how to create a safer living environment in your home with Sophia’s simplified approach to nontoxic living. She discusses health risks related to exposure to toxic chemicals, heavy metals, and electromagnetic fields (EMFs) and common sense, practical tips to avoid or reduce your exposure. GUEST BIO The most pioneering and popular wellness leaders and platforms rely on Sophia Ruan Gushée for her practical nontoxic lifestyle expertise. Author of the critically acclaimed bestselling book A to Z of D-Toxing: The Ultimate Guide to Reducing Our Toxic Exposures and the Detox Deep Dive series, Sophia and her work have been featured in the Dr. Oz Show, Health, Family Circle, Fast Company, MindBodyGreen.com, Today.com, Well+Good, and many more. Sophia hosts the Practical Nontoxic Living podcast and serves as a member of the Well+Good Council and the Brown University School of Public Health Advisory Council. Sophia is a graduate of Brown University, and Columbia Business School. She and her husband live in NYC with their three children and dog, Lola. RESOURCES Sophia's book, A to Z of D-Toxing: The Ultimate Guide to Reducing Our Toxic Exposures, is available for purchase on Amazon. You can learn more about Sophia's work by visiting her website at ruanliving.com. Check out Sophia's 40-Day Home Detox, the masterclass of nontoxic living; and the Detox Deep Dive workbooks. Listen to Sophia's podcast, Practical Nontoxic Living. Visit the Environmental Health Trust website to learn more about what scientists have to say about cell phone wireless radiation. OTHER EPISODES - Listen to other episodes of Home Where You Belong on our website or wherever you stream podcasts.   CONTACT US - Email questions, comments, feedback and story ideas to chip@homewhereyoubelong.com, or by completing the online form on the contact page of our website, homewhereyoubelong.com.   SOCIAL MEDIA - Follow us on Facebook and Instagram.   MAILING LIST - Subscribe to the Home Where You Belong mailing list.

Award-winning author Barbara L. Pagano shares insights from her award-winning book, The 60-Something Crisis: How to Live an Extraordinary Life in Retirement. Backed by a wealth of research, interviews with retirees, those preparing for the transition and her own life experience, Barbara shows how to make the last third of life “a place where we live our potential and possibilities”. GUEST BIO Barbara L. Pagano is an executive coach and seasoned speaker who has motivated thousands of senior leaders and middle managers to higher levels of performance in work and life. Her previous book, The Transparency Edge: How Credibility Can Make or Break You in Business, was chosen by Fast Company magazine as a “Book of the Month.” A fierce advocate for the sabbatical movement, Barbara is co-founder of YourSABBATICAL.com and co-author of The Ultimate Toolkit for Writing and Presenting a Killer Sabbatical Proposal Your Boss Can’t Refuse and The Comprehensive Sabbatical Program Toolkit: A How-To Guide for Implementing Your Company’s Sabbatical Strategy. When not speaking, coaching, or writing, Barbara takes tap dancing classes and will trade in her 10-year-old bike for an electric bike to ascend those hills on the Natchez Trace Parkway near her home in Nashville, TN. RESOURCES Barbara's book, The 60-Something Crisis: How to Live an Extraordinary Life in Retirement, is available for purchase on Amazon. You can learn more about Barbara's work by visiting her website at the60somethingcrisis.com. OTHER EPISODES - Listen to other episodes of Home Where You Belong on our website or wherever you stream podcasts.   CONTACT US - Email questions, comments, feedback and story ideas to chip@homewhereyoubelong.com, or by completing the online form on the contact page of our website, homewhereyoubelong.com.   SOCIAL MEDIA - Follow us on Facebook and Instagram.   MAILING LIST - Subscribe to the Home Where You Belong mailing list.

Explore the transformative power of technology in building meaningful connections with loved ones. Author and business woman Tammy Cohen shares her personal journey of redefining communication with her sons through the simple yet impactful tool of texting. Discover how embracing this digital avenue can bridge gaps, foster understanding, and strengthen relationships, allowing you to enhance your connection with family and friends. GUEST BIO Tammy Cohen has been partnering with top-tier corporate executives and entrepreneurs to develop their personal and professional brands for more than 20 years. Today, she understands her role as a connector and sees opportunities for women to thrive and grow exponentially, which is why she founded Women Beyond the Table, a business network with a soul. As host of Beyond the Table Podcast, she leverages her ability to connect with audiences by sharing her guest’s stories and wisdom. In her consulting work, Tammy connects her clients to their mission, vision and core values statements and utilizes her networks to develop brands. Tammy lives in Manhattan with her husband and 3 sons and owns Eighteen Restaurant on the Upper Eastside. Text Messages to My Sons is Tammy’s first book where she connects deeply with her family in a world of devices. It is a must read for anyone looking to build a deeper connection.   RESOURCES Purchase Tammy's book, Text Messages to My Sons: Connecting Deeply in a World of Devices, on Amazon. Visit Tammy's website (tcbrandconsulting.com) to learn more about her consulting business, the Women the Table business network, and Beyond the Table Podcast. Connect with Tammy on social media on Instagram and Facebook. OTHER EPISODES - Listen to other episodes of Home Where You Belong on our website or wherever you stream podcasts.   CONTACT US - Email questions, comments, feedback and story ideas to chip@homewhereyoubelong.com, or by completing the online form on the contact page of our website, homewhereyoubelong.com.   SOCIAL MEDIA - Follow us on Facebook and Instagram.   MAILING LIST - Subscribe to the Home Where You Belong mailing list.

Former chemical engineer Mat Pezon achieved financial freedom by transitioning from corporate life to full-time real estate investing. Starting from nothing, Mat transformed a side hustle into a thriving business with an ever growing portfolio of rental units, all without investors or partners. In this episode, the successful entrepreneur shares mistakes made and lessons learned, the value of documented business processes and excellent customer service, and the importance of tracking the right financial metrics to ensure a sustainable, successful business.  GUEST BIO Mat Pezon is a former chemical engineer and Fulbright Scholar who left the corporate world to become a full-time real estate investor after nine years of side hustling. He is the owner and CEO of Pezon Properties, a team of local Pennsylvania buy-and-hold experts who purchase and improve rental properties in the Lehigh Valley, PA area. A Spanish speaker, husband, and father of three young children, Mat is eager to share how to find, finance and reposition deals in a competitive but shifting real estate market.    RESOURCES To learn more about Mat's work and real estate investing, visit his direct home buying website at pezonproperties.com.   OTHER EPISODES - Listen to other episodes of Home Where You Belong on our website or wherever you stream podcasts.   CONTACT US - Email questions, comments, feedback and story ideas to chip@homewhereyoubelong.com, or by completing the online form on the contact page of our website, homewhereyoubelong.com.   SOCIAL MEDIA - Follow us on Facebook and Instagram.   MAILING LIST - Subscribe to the Home Where You Belong mailing list.

A year has passed since the launch of the Home Where You Belong podcast. To celebrate, host Chip Alford shares some of the program's highlights to date, future plans, and a montage of previous guests' answers to the question: "What Makes You Feel Most at Home?"   OTHER EPISODES - Listen to other episodes of Home Where You Belong on our website or wherever you stream podcasts.   CONTACT US - Email questions, comments, feedback and story ideas to chip@homewhereyoubelong.com, or by completing the online form on the contact page of our website, homewhereyoubelong.com.   SOCIAL MEDIA - Follow us on Facebook and Instagram.   MAILING LIST - Subscribe to the Home Where You Belong mailing list.

Urban planner, realtor, and certified high performance coach Rosemary Medel talks about her mission to empower women with the knowledge and skills they need to make informed real estate decisions. In a world where women often pay more for their dream homes, Rosemary sheds light on how to conduct due diligence like a pro.   GUEST BIO - Rosemary Medel, founder of The Medel Group LLC, combines real estate savvy with life skills, empowering women to save time and money while purchasing their dream homes. With over 30 years of experience as an urban planner and realtor, Rosemary teaches women how to conduct real estate due diligence like a pro. She’s committed to ensuring they know how to navigate city hall, determine property value, collaborate with realtors, negotiate and renegotiate deals, and know when it's time to walk away from the table. She further empowers women through her work as a certified high performance coach.   RESOURCES Want to learn how to conduct real estate due diligence like a pro? Visit Rosemary's website at rosemarymedel.com. Download Rosemary's free Home Buying Checklist. Learn more about Rosemary's work as a certified High Performance Coach.   OTHER EPISODES - Listen to other episodes of Home Where You Belong on our website or wherever you stream podcasts.   CONTACT US - Email questions, comments, feedback and story ideas to chip@homewhereyoubelong.com, or by completing the online form on the contact page of our website, homewhereyoubelong.com.   SOCIAL MEDIA - Follow us on Facebook and Instagram.   MAILING LIST - Subscribe to the Home Where You Belong mailing list.

Mary Barlow, author of the inspiring memoir, Home: My Story of House and Personal Restoration, talks about the love and painful memories attached to her childhood home and how restoring a vintage home as an adult led to personal restoration and healing.   GUEST BIO - Author of the memoir, Home: My Story of House and Personal Restoration, Mary Barlow is a graduate of Clark University. She graduated magna cum laude, earning a bachelor’s degree in the science of professional communications. As a medical writer, Mary has written extensively for commercial organizations on numerous diseases, life sciences products, and on the business of healthcare. She is an expert on how healthcare in the United States works and on the challenges related to its accessibility.   Before her medical writing career, Mary served as a journalist for the Blackstone Valley Tribune, a small community newspaper that operated in Northbridge, Massachusetts and for the Telegram and Gazette, a daily paper circulated in Worcester County. She resides north of Boston and is Mom to two awesome sons and a mischievous apricot poodle, inappropriately named Sage.   RESOURCES You can learn more about Mary and her book, Home: My Story of House and Personal Restoration, by visiting her website, mgbarlow.com. You can purchase Home: My Story of House and Personal Restoration on Amazon, Bookshop, the Black Rose Writing website, or wherever you shop for books.   OTHER EPISODES - Listen to other episodes of Home Where You Belong on our website or wherever you stream podcasts.   CONTACT US - Email questions, comments, feedback and story ideas to chip@homewhereyoubelong.com, or by completing the online form on the contact page of our website, homewhereyoubelong.com.   SOCIAL MEDIA - Follow us on Facebook and Instagram.   MAILING LIST - Subscribe to the Home Where You Belong mailing list.

Seasoned professional organizer Nicole Gabai shares tips for better managing the stress and chaos of moving. With over two decades of experience and a best-selling book, "The Art of Organizing: An Artful Guide to an Organized Life," Nicole honed her skills working with diverse clients, from parents to professionals in various fields. Join us as we explore her insights and practical tips for simplifying the daunting process of moving, making it a smoother transition towards a happier and more organized life.   GUEST BIO - Nicole Gabai is the best-selling author of "The Art of Organizing: An Artful Guide to an Organized Life”. During more than two decades as a professional organizer, she's organized hundreds of homes and offices, working closely with a diverse clientele, including small business owners, parents, educators, legal and medical professionals, artists, and entertainment industry insiders. Her distinctive 6-part system is designed to make organization easy and enjoyable, and help people move from feelings of stagnation, fear, or overwhelm to happier, more productive lives.   Nicole, who is based in Cape Cod, Massachusetts, holds a BFA in Textile Design from the Fashion Institute of Technology and is a distinguished Golden Circle member of the National Association of Productivity and Organizing Professionals (NAPO). Prior to her organizing career, she spent a decade in television production, refining her organizational skills at MTV, Nickelodeon, and the Orlando Film Commission.   RESOURCES You can learn more about Nicole's professional organizing services by visiting her website at b-organized.net. Buy Nicole's book, "The Art of Organizing: An Artful Guide to an Organized Life" on Amazon or wherever you shop for books.   OTHER EPISODES - Listen to other episodes of Home Where You Belong on our website or wherever you stream podcasts.   CONTACT US - Email questions, comments, feedback and story ideas to chip@homewhereyoubelong.com, or by completing the online form on the contact page of our website, homewhereyoubelong.com.   SOCIAL MEDIA - Follow us on Facebook and Instagram.   MAILING LIST - Subscribe to the Home Where You Belong mailing list.

Author, engineer and professional organizer Connie Lockhart Ellefson talks about how she's empowered others to unlock creativity and energy by clearing clutter – physical, emotional, and more. Her new book, "Clear the Space ... Feel the Rush", reveals how decluttering transforms lives, leading to enthusiasm, enjoyment, and lightness.   GUEST BIO - Connie Lockhart Ellefson is an author, engineer and professional organizer working in the Denver metro area. Since 2008, she has helped others discover greater creativity and increase energy that was tied up in unnecessary clutter. Whether physical, emotional, or possessional, clutter takes up space in our psyches and calendars that could be put to much more productive, creative, and fun use. In her new book, "Clear the Space ... Feel the Rush", Connie shares how her decluttering journey ultimately led to a life of enthusiasm, enjoyment, and lightness. She discovered you can approach decluttering from any of several directions, not just your possessions.    RESOURCES You can learn more about Connie and her book, "Clear the Space ... Feel the Rush", by visiting her website, clearthespace.com. For more information about the Emotional Freedom Technique (also known as "tapping") that Connie mentioned in this episode, visit thetappingsolution.com.   OTHER EPISODES - Listen to other episodes of Home Where You Belong on our website or wherever you stream podcasts.   CONTACT US - Email questions, comments, feedback and story ideas to chip@homewhereyoubelong.com, or by completing the online form on the contact page of our website, homewhereyoubelong.com.   SOCIAL MEDIA - Follow us on Facebook and Instagram.   MAILING LIST - Subscribe to the Home Where You Belong mailing list.

Host Chip Alford shares an update on the status of the podcast, plans for the future, and a request for help in growing the Home Where You Belong community. He also shares how a freak injury is delaying the release of new episodes for a few weeks and talks about his upcoming move into his 27th new home.     OTHER EPISODES - Listen to other episodes of Home Where You Belong.   CONTACT US - Email questions, comments, feedback and story ideas to chip@homewhereyoubelong.com, or by completing the online form on the contact page of our website, homewhereyoubelong.com.   SOCIAL MEDIA - Follow us on Facebook and Instagram.   MAILING LIST - Subscribe to the Home Where You Belong mailing list.   RATE & REVIEW - Let us know what you think about the show. Post a rating and review.

Matt Barrios is on a mission: helping people create a quality home life that inspires growth, connection and extraordinary impact. Through his company, Homelife Design Lab, and a podcast he co-hosts with his wife, Lindsay, the California-based researcher, writer, and transformational coach shares research-backed insights gained from experts and everyday people around the world.   GUEST BIO - Matt Barrios is a researcher, writer, and transformational coach based in San Francisco, CA. He has over 10 years experience helping 1000+ people grow into greater purpose and energy. Matt's research focuses on the intersection of home, personal growth, and human centered design. He and his wife, Lindsay, co-host the podcast, "Homelife for Extraordinary Impact", where they share insights on how people can create a home that is inspiring, impactful, connected and restorative. You can learn more about Matt's work at homelifedesignlab.com.   RESOURCES Visit Matt Barrios' website, homelifedesignlab.com. Listen to the podcast, Homelife for Extraordinary Impact, hosted by Matt and Lindsay Barrios.  Learn more about Matt's "Work from Home Boundaries Workshop". Sign up for the Homelife weekly newsletter and get the free 10-Step Ultimate Dinner Party Checklist.   OTHER EPISODES - Listen to other episodes of Home Where You Belong.   CONTACT US - Email questions, comments, feedback and story ideas to chip@homewhereyoubelong.com, or by completing the online form on the contact page of our website, homewhereyoubelong.com.   SOCIAL MEDIA - Follow us on Facebook and Instagram.   MAILING LIST - Subscribe to the Home Where You Belong mailing list.   RATE & REVIEW - Let us know what you think about the show. Post a rating and review.

Every year, more than 200,000 people from around the globe hike the Camino de Santiago, a popular spiritual pilgrimage that winds hundreds of miles through beautiful countryside, the Pyrennes mountains, and welcoming villages in France, Spain, and Portugal. After completing her Camino journey five years ago, Tennessee native Hollee Brock shared the experience in a thoughtful podcast that infused real happenings with an occasional layer of "holy imagination". The result? A reminder of what connects all of us to each other and to God and a revelation about the true meaning of home.   GUEST BIO - Hollee Brock ponders life like a philosopher, expresses herself like a poet, and inspires others with her vibrant faith and contagious curiosity. A native and current resident of Chattanooga, Tennessee, Hollee is a wife, mother of six, creative storyteller, and an avid traveler and adventurer. In 2018, she logged more than 500 miles while hiking the Camino de Santiago, a popular spiritual pilgrimage through France and Spain. She shared experiences from the six-week journey and the “holy imagination” they inspired in a 34-episode, self-produced podcast called Along the Camino.   RESOURCES Listen to Hollee's podcast, Along the Camino, on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.  Learn more about the Camino de Santiago on caminoways.com.   OTHER EPISODES - Listen to other episodes of Home Where You Belong.   CONTACT US - Email questions, comments, feedback and story ideas to chip@homewhereyoubelong.com, or by completing the online form on the contact page of our website, homewhereyoubelong.com.   SOCIAL MEDIA - Follow us on Facebook and Instagram.   MAILING LIST - Subscribe to the Home Where You Belong mailing list.   RATE & REVIEW - Let us know what you think about the show. Post a rating and review.

The garage is often the first space that welcomes us home, but when it comes to home improvement, it's usually an afterthought. Aaron Cash and his team at Garage Living are changing that reality. They've already transformed thousands of garages across North America, changing them from cluttered parking spots to custom solutions featured in media like Architectural Digest, Dwell, and HGTV. Listen as Aaron shares his passion for the utility of the garage and the return on investment that comes with it.   GUEST BIO - Aaron Cash is a co-founder and partner of Garage Living, which has completed thousands of garage transformations across North America. After graduating from The Ivey School of Business at The University of Western Ontario, Aaron set out with classmates to investigate business opportunities in the U.S. by way of Canadian distribution rights. Following nine months of development, the group refocused and Garage Living and NewAge Products were established with the goal of creating a North American distributor of garage storage products and a Toronto-based garage storage and organization contractor. Since that time, NewAge Products has become a world wide distributor of its own design of storage and organization products with AAA retail customers in the U.S. and Canada. Garage Living pioneered the garage renovation category, became Canada's largest garage storage and organization contractor and continued its growth over the past six years with 42 North American franchisees.   RESOURCES Check out the Garage Living website. View a gallery of Garage Makeovers. Download a free copy of the Garage Living Idea Book. Connect with Garage Living on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Pinterest, Twitter, and YouTube.   OTHER EPISODES - Listen to other episodes of Home Where You Belong.   CONTACT US - Email questions, comments, feedback and story ideas to chip@homewhereyoubelong.com, or by completing the online form on the contact page of our website, homewhereyoubelong.com.   SOCIAL MEDIA - Follow us on Facebook and Instagram.   MAILING LIST - Subscribe to the Home Where You Belong mailing list.   RATE & REVIEW - Let us know what you think about the show. Post a rating and review.

Looking to buy a home but feeling overwhelmed by the process? Considering relocation but unsure what questions to ask before making a final decision? Successful Denver metro area real estate veteran Amy Terry shares her tips and insights on making the home buying process smoother, and how realtors can assist you in finding your dream home.   GUEST BIO - Amy Terry is a partner and managing broker at 8z Real Estate in Littleton, Colorado, one of the most successful real estate firms in the state. An 18-year real estate veteran, Amy began her career answering phones as a 16-year-old and rose through the ranks to become a top producing agent and eventually a market leader. In addition to helping over 300 homeowners find a new home, Amy has bought, sold, rented, flipped, developed and held all kinds of property, allowing her to grow a real estate portfolio and achieve financial freedom. She is passionate about helping people build long term wealth through real estate and leading her brokerage with authenticity and vulnerability.     RESOURCES Connect with pro realtor Amy Terry through her website (8z.com/agent/amy-terry) or Instagram (@amyterry8zrealtor). Check out 8Z Real Estate's Complete Guide for Buying Your Home.   OTHER EPISODES - Listen to other episodes of Home Where You Belong.   CONTACT US - Email questions, comments, feedback and story ideas to chip@homewhereyoubelong.com, or by completing the online form on the contact page of our website, homewhereyoubelong.com.   SOCIAL MEDIA - Follow us on Facebook and Instagram.   MAILING LIST - Subscribe to the Home Where You Belong mailing list.   RATE & REVIEW - Let us know what you think about the show. Post a rating and review.

Interested in creating a home environment that fosters learning? Looking for ways to overcome common challenges every parent faces in effectively teaching their children? If you answered "yes" to one or both of those questions, this episode may be just what you're looking for. Listen as host Chip Alford talks with education coach and writer A. Keith Young and project manager and trainer Tamarra Osborne about the role of the home as the first learning environment.   GUEST BIOs - A. Keith Young is an education coach, trainer, and writer. After a short stint at seminary, he pivoted to teaching secondary students English and math. Eventually, Keith shifted to training teachers and leading school improvement efforts at the district level. Later, he became a principal, leading school turnaround work and regularly increasing student outcomes by double digits in Colorado, Puerto Rico, and Arizona. Keith now trains and coaches administrators, school leadership teams, and teacher coaches. As a trainer, he maintains a progressive philosophy and teaching style that embraces the best of constructivism and direct instruction. As a coach, he's known for telling it like it is and using a blended coaching model. Tamarra Osborne is a project manager, trainer, and coach with WestEd, a San Francisco, California, national nonprofit. Tamarra's philosophy of early education favors students learning through experiences and using play to learn academics. She is known as an effervescent trainer and technical coach who sees the heart of a problem and provides sensible, warm-hearted solutions. Her training topics include formative assessment, curriculum development, presentation skills, implicit bias, and educational technology. Along with publisher and consultant Angela Bell Julien, Keith and Tamarra are authors of the book, The Instructional Coaching Handbook: 200+ Troubleshooting Strategies for Success.   RESOURCES Connect with A. Keith Young on his website: AKYconsulting.com. Connect with Tamarra Osborne on Instagram @joyfulpresenter. Order The Instructional Coaching Handbook: 200+ Troubleshooting Strategies for Success from your favorite retailer or these sites: Amazon, ASCD, and Barnes & Noble. National Association for the Education of Young Children — a professional membership organization that works to promote high-quality early learning for all young children, birth through age 8, by connecting early childhood practice, policy, and research. Parenting Children In the Age of Screens Screentime — Parental Control Software with Web Filtering & Monitoring   CONTACT US - Email questions, comments, feedback and story ideas to chip@homewhereyoubelong.com, or complete the online form on the contact page of our website, homewhereyoubelong.com.   SOCIAL MEDIA - Interact with the Home Where You Belong podcast team and keep up with the latest news by subscribing to our Facebook page and Instagram account.   MAILING LIST - Click here to subscribe to the Home Where You Belong mailing list.   RATE & REVIEW - Let us know what you think about the show by posting a rating and review.

When it comes to home renovation and remodeling, Gabriella Milgrom believes success requires more than a vision; it requires a strategy. That's why this savvy designer and project manager provides clients the tools they'll need up front to create a home they love without feeling like a failure or fraud. For Gabriella, it's all about providing clarity without the fluff.   GUEST BIO - A 12-year plus veteran of the design and construction industry, Gabriella Milgrom is a straight-talking, spreadsheet-loving, accredited interior designer and professional project manager. CEO & Design Lead of Jeengi Design Group in British Columbia, Canada, Gabriella has designed and managed multi-million dollar residential projects, commercial spaces, and hospitals. Known as The Savvy Designer, Gabriella holds degrees in both Interior Design and Project Management. Her passion is teaching women how to create their dream home by learning the key design drivers, strategies, and management tactics needed for success.   RESOURCES Visit Gabriella's website and check out her blog and a wealth of design and project management resources Sign up for the House to Home Challenge (3 Weeks to Design Clarity) Read Gabriella's blog post on the 9 questions to ask a general contractor before hiring Check out Gabriella's YouTube Channel (Gabriella Milgrom_Home Design + Building Expert). In the next few weeks videos on the following will be uploaded: The secrets to budgeting for your home renovation or remodeling project General contractor tips for homeowners- set boundaries before hiring Connect with Gabriella on Instagram   CONTACT US - Email questions, comments, feedback and story ideas to chip@homewhereyoubelong.com, or complete the online form on the contact page of our website, homewhereyoubelong.com.   SOCIAL MEDIA - Interact with the Home Where You Belong podcast team and keep up with the latest news by subscribing to our Facebook page and Instagram account.   MAILING LIST - Click here to subscribe to the Home Where You Belong mailing list.   RATE & REVIEW - Let us know what you think about the show by posting a rating and review.

Lance Cayko, co-owner of F9 Productions, a fast-growing Colorado architecture and design firm, discusses their innovative designs and unique projects, commitment to quality customer service and clear communication, and the role architects play in building people's dream homes. F9 has won national and international architecture awards and been featured in various media outlets, including HGTV, Dwell, and Cosmopolitan.   GUEST BIO - Lance Cayko is a serial entrepreneur and the co-founder of wildly successful architecture and construction firms in Northern Colorado. F9 Productions, an architecture firm he co-founded with his business partner Alex Gore in 2009, recently earned the #1 spot in tier three of BizWest's Mercury 100 Fastest-Growing Private Firms.   Lance obtained an A.A.S degree in Building Construction Technology from NDSCS in Wahpeton, ND; a Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Design from NDSU in Fargo, ND; and a Master’s Degree in Architecture, also from NDSU. He's received several design awards including the international Architizer A+ Award for Architecture + Living Small in 2016. Lance also teaches part-time at the University of Colorado Boulder and co-hosts one of the top five architecture and business podcasts in the world, Inside the Firm.   RESOURCES Visit F9 Productions' website where you can view the firm's innovative designs and eclectic portfolio, and learn about its nine foundational business principles. Listen to Inside the Firm, one of the world's top five architecture and business podcasts. View 26 photos of Eastwatch, an F9-designed mountaintop retreat built 8,200 feet above sea level. Check out the Atlas Tiny House designed and built by F9 and featured on HGTV's hit show, Tiny House, Big Living.   CONTACT US - Email questions, comments, feedback and story ideas to chip@homewhereyoubelong.com, or complete the online form on the contact page of our website, homewhereyoubelong.com.   SOCIAL MEDIA - Interact with the Home Where You Belong podcast team and keep up with the latest news by subscribing to our Facebook page and Instagram account.   MAILING LIST - Click here to subscribe to the Home Where You Belong mailing list.   RATE & REVIEW - Let us know what you think about the show by posting a rating and review.