RedCircle VERIFY_TOKEN_3aa11905-26ec-4e73-84c0-a4849d8e70f8 -- Rendered At Sun, 12 Jul 2026 11:01:41 +0000 Hood Homesteading https://redcircle.com/shows/hood-homesteading en-US All rights reserved. Kim Clode-Baker How to homestead on a tight budget and how to bring in supplemental income to support this hobby/ lifestyle. 3aa11905-26ec-4e73-84c0-a4849d8e70f8 How to homestead on a tight budget and how to bring in supplemental income to support this hobby/ lifestyle.

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In this episode of the Hood Homesteading podcast, the host welcomes Stacey, the lively owner of Glow Girl Spray Tanning Salon in Houston, Texas. Stacey shares her journey from being a tanning enthusiast in her teen years to becoming a successful spray tan salon owner. She recounts her career progression, including working as a lead therapist at Nordstrom and the challenges she faced while building her business. Stacey also discusses her experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic, including the difficulties of operating a business during lockdowns and her passionate views on education and public health policies.


00:00 Introduction to the Podcast

00:05 Meet Stacey: The Glow Girl

01:20 Stacey's Journey: From College to Nordstrom

02:33 The Birth of Glow Girl Tanning

04:04 Challenges and Triumphs of Running a Business

08:21 Impact of COVID-19 on the Business

11:22 Reflections on Education and Society

20:12 Conspiracy Theories and Government Critique

26:41 The Role of Faith and Resilience

]]> <p><span>The Journey of Glow Girl Spray Tan Salon: Stacey&#39;s Story</span></p><p><br></p><p><span>In this episode of the Hood Homesteading podcast, the host welcomes Stacey, the lively owner of Glow Girl Spray Tanning Salon in Houston, Texas. Stacey shares her journey from being a tanning enthusiast in her teen years to becoming a successful spray tan salon owner. She recounts her career progression, including working as a lead therapist at Nordstrom and the challenges she faced while building her business. Stacey also discusses her experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic, including the difficulties of operating a business during lockdowns and her passionate views on education and public health policies.</span></p><p><br></p><p><span>00:00 Introduction to the Podcast</span></p><p><span>00:05 Meet Stacey: The Glow Girl</span></p><p><span>01:20 Stacey&#39;s Journey: From College to Nordstrom</span></p><p><span>02:33 The Birth of Glow Girl Tanning</span></p><p><span>04:04 Challenges and Triumphs of Running a Business</span></p><p><span>08:21 Impact of COVID-19 on the Business</span></p><p><span>11:22 Reflections on Education and Society</span></p><p><span>20:12 Conspiracy Theories and Government Critique</span></p><p><span>26:41 The Role of Faith and Resilience</span></p> dcf78e42-ac37-4c4b-bc46-75a6d042090f https://redcircle.com/shows/3aa11905-26ec-4e73-84c0-a4849d8e70f8/episodes/49c57ec3-041f-48d0-a526-4e52fa0ea62a Mon, 24 Jun 2024 18:45:52 +0000 1685 false full Episode 2 with Urmi Houssain: Cultural Identity, Empowerment, and Resilience: An Inspiring Journey Episode 2 with Urmi Houssain: Cultural Identity, Empowerment, and Resilience: An Inspiring Journey Kim Clode-Baker Cultural Identity, Empowerment, and Resilience: Urmi's Inspiring Journey


Join us as we delve into the remarkable story of Urmi, a finance professional, blogger, and polyglot based in Montreal. Urmi shares her experiences growing up in an Italian and Bengali household, the challenges of finding her cultural identity, and how moving to Canada expanded her perspective. She discusses her involvement with Toastmasters and Women in Leadership, the importance of stepping out of comfort zones, and her aspirations to give a TED Talk. Urmi also touches on her love for travel, languages, fitness, and the significance of resilience in personal and professional growth. This episode is an empowering conversation about embracing diversity, learning new skills, and uplifting voices in the community.


00:00 Introduction to Urmi

00:45 Cultural Identity Struggles

01:29 Finding Community in Canada

02:27 Public Speaking and Leadership

05:44 Blogging and Raising Awareness

08:11 The Importance of Diversifying Skills

09:52 Travel and Language Learning

12:50 Hobbies and Personal Interests

14:16 Aspiring to Give a TED Talk

15:39 Empowerment and Social Media

18:07 Resilience and Overcoming Challenges

19:51 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

]]> <p><span>Cultural Identity, Empowerment, and Resilience: Urmi&#39;s Inspiring Journey</span></p><p><br></p><p><span>Join us as we delve into the remarkable story of Urmi, a finance professional, blogger, and polyglot based in Montreal. Urmi shares her experiences growing up in an Italian and Bengali household, the challenges of finding her cultural identity, and how moving to Canada expanded her perspective. She discusses her involvement with Toastmasters and Women in Leadership, the importance of stepping out of comfort zones, and her aspirations to give a TED Talk. Urmi also touches on her love for travel, languages, fitness, and the significance of resilience in personal and professional growth. This episode is an empowering conversation about embracing diversity, learning new skills, and uplifting voices in the community.</span></p><p><br></p><p><span>00:00 Introduction to Urmi</span></p><p><span>00:45 Cultural Identity Struggles</span></p><p><span>01:29 Finding Community in Canada</span></p><p><span>02:27 Public Speaking and Leadership</span></p><p><span>05:44 Blogging and Raising Awareness</span></p><p><span>08:11 The Importance of Diversifying Skills</span></p><p><span>09:52 Travel and Language Learning</span></p><p><span>12:50 Hobbies and Personal Interests</span></p><p><span>14:16 Aspiring to Give a TED Talk</span></p><p><span>15:39 Empowerment and Social Media</span></p><p><span>18:07 Resilience and Overcoming Challenges</span></p><p><span>19:51 Conclusion and Final Thoughts</span></p> 3b0924d6-0329-42c1-b30e-7a2f8bd214dc https://redcircle.com/shows/3aa11905-26ec-4e73-84c0-a4849d8e70f8/episodes/b4c21fc6-9351-4f1f-bd67-8c13e515001d Mon, 24 Jun 2024 18:08:02 +0000 1195 false full Episode 1 - Entrepreneur Pivots from Hair Dresser to Real Estate Agent Episode 1 - Entrepreneur Pivots from Hair Dresser to Real Estate Agent Kim Clode-Baker Our first guest, Dianda Cerda, has been a hair dresser for over 20 years, and entrepreneur for about 12 years. She shares with us about life as a busy mom of 3 boys while balancing her two businesses as a hair dresser and real estate agent.

]]> <p>Our first guest, Dianda Cerda, has been a hair dresser for over 20 years, and entrepreneur for about 12 years. She shares with us about life as a busy mom of 3 boys while balancing her two businesses as a hair dresser and real estate agent. </p> 5c34fb9a-49d4-4ecd-bb5d-40dcd0cf9e22 https://redcircle.com/shows/3aa11905-26ec-4e73-84c0-a4849d8e70f8/episodes/3171420e-e3fd-4f37-9956-469dd529272d Sun, 12 May 2024 23:54:30 +0000 1494 false