Someone recently commended on one of my DIY home renovation videos calling me a "bored housewife with too much money." I guess this is what happens when you start showing your kitchen renovation and people are dropping into a "high point" of you life, but what you didn't see if that my passion and love of DIY projects came out of necessity because for many years we were broken living in a tiny condo. In this video I'm going to take you on the journey of how many years of hard wo...
In this episode of The Tiny Wins podcast, Lena and Shea reflect on their 17-year-old selves and what they're like now as stay-at-home moms in their 30s. They share stories about accomplishments and failures, and how their experiences have helped them to become the authentic versions of themselves. This episode is a great reminder that we're all moving through different stages of our lives, and that there's no need to be afraid to be ourselves. By reflecting on our past experiences, we can le...
In this episode of the Tiny Wins Podcast hosted by Lena Basilone, we're talking about how the toxic boss babe culture has taken hold of stay at home moms. The work culture manifests itself through moms never allowing themselves to rest, always feeling the need to clean, and constantly having to prove that raising small children is a valid choice over taking on a side hustle and making money.
Many of us feel like we are failing, but the way you are going to start feeling successful is by counting your daily wins. To enjoy whatever season you are in you must count your daily wins. These don't have to be monumental. They can be tiny! 📱CONNECT WITH LENA ON SOCIAL ➡️ https://www.tiktok.com/@lenabasilone ➡️https://www.instagram.com/Lena.Basilone www.flippinggorgeous.com CHECK OUT MY VIDEO PODCAST https://www.youtube.com/live/mJ7on2zudv0?feature=share LISTEN TO THE...
In this podcast episode, Lena speaks about her thoughts on getting outside of her comfort zone. She recently felt stuck at a good please but knew there was something great on the other side of her fear. She shares how she did this and ended up going viral on TikTok with a recent video. 📱CONNECT WITH LENA ON SOCIAL ➡️ https://www.tiktok.com/@lenabasilone ➡️https://www.instagram.com/flippinggor... www.flippinggorgeous.com ⬇️Looking to buy or sell a home? I can connect you with the BES...
In this episode of the Flipping Gorgeous Podcast, Lena is chatting with Jordan Miller. Growing up as the oldest of three to a single mom, Jordan spent most of her life seeking stability. She was determined to always take care of herself and set out on a predictable career path. After welcoming two sons and feeling a bit restless, she realized that she needed to step outside of her comfort zone to discover creative gifts and find her "thing." She discovered her passion for creating, bui...
In the 11th episode of the podcast, Lena sits down with Sunny Amirpour of "Positively Strong Living," Sunny shares great tips on how to live better in 2023, with topics including a healthy home, intentional living, and creating a productive lifestyle. Sunny is a well-known blogger who has shared her wisdom on many topics through her blog and in-person workshops. In this podcast, she shares her insights on how to live better in 2023, including tips on a healthy home, intentional l...
In this episode "When The Holidays Hurt," I'm answering questions from listeners about how to heal during the holidays. From the loss of a loved one to financial stress, the holidays can be really tough. But don't worry, you're not alone. I've been there, and I know how to deal with those holiday stressors. In this episode, I'll teach you some powerful techniques to help you heal during the holidays. So if you're struggling to cope with the stress of the holidays, don't hesitate to give thi...
In the 9th episode of the Flipping Gorgeous Podcast, Lena sits down with Jodi Bond of the popular home and DIY blog, " A House on A Sugar Hill." Behind the scene of the beautiful Instagram photos of the home she was renovating with her family, Jodi's marriage was crumbling. She found herself in the midst of a divorce while raising four children and trying to run her blog. In this episode, she speaks about allowing herself to grieve and heal after such a major loss. She speaks abou...
In this 8th episode of the FLIPPING GORGEOUS Podcast, we're welcoming Lexi of the Viral Tiktok Series "Hot Mess House" to the show! @Lexi DIY As the mighty powerhouse behind massive DIY home renovations, Lexi shares her amazing journey of overcoming limiting beliefs and documenting the process of renovating what she has coined as the "Hot Mess House." She offers advice and tips on a variety of topics, from entrepreneurship to being a military wife to protecting your mental...
In this episode, Lena chats with Anha Fulmer about the role gratitude and discipline play in building the life we've always dreamed of. They offer up simple practices to incorporate into your daily routine that will help you appreciate the little things in life and follow through with achieving your goals. Ahna Fulmer is the author and owner of the leading DIY healthy lifestyle blog, Hammers N Hugs, where busy women are empowered to enjoy healthy hearts and happy homes with fitness an...
On this episode of the Flipping Gorgeous Podcast, Lena talks with Emily Bylund of the popular blog, "Breezing Through." At the age of 16, Emily was diagnosed with ADHD and now she is the mother to an Autistic daughter. Over the years Emily realized that her therapeutic outlet of DIY was actually critical to her creating a neurodivergent-friendly home. She's sharing simple DIY projects and printables parents can use to create safe and predictable home environments to meet the needs of their ch...
Maybe you were one of the 5.7 Million people who followed along on TikTok watching Cori as she completely renovated her home while her husband was deployed. We watched in amazement as she took on bathrooms, kitchens, and floors all by herself. Shortly after her husband returned from deployment, we watched in horror as Hurricane Ian destroyed everything she worked so hard to accomplish. In this interview, we sit down with Cori to discuss how she remains so positive in the face of adversity and...
In this episode, Lena sits down with Instagram and TikTok creator DeLancey Carson of the social media account @DeLancey.DIY to chat about her mission to inspire and educate as many mothers as possible to take on their own home renovation projects. 📑📕 Show Notes and Resources 📕 Connect with Delancey on Instagram and Tiktok ➡️https://www.instagram.com/delancey.diy/ ➡️https://www.instagram.com/delancey.diy/ 📱CONNECT WITH LENA ON SOCIAL ➡️ https://www.tiktok....
The Flipping Gorgeous Podcast is hosted by Lena Taylor. In this podcast episode, Lena speaks about five things she did to create a social media presence of over 250,000 followers and millions of views. She gives you the exact tactics she used to grow both her Instagram and TikTok by 100,000 followers in less than a year. If you've got a passion, business, or desire to become a content creator this podcast will help you get started! This podcast is for anyone looking for encouragement, inspira...
Today I'm sharing the full story of taking a major risk to purchase this multiple acre property with two homes that were BOTH in need of a FULL renovation. Taking this on as a young family was scary but we asked ourselves SIX important questions to make sure this pursuit was right for our family. I'm sharing these exact questions that you can apply to any big decision you are making! Watch the video on youtube ⬇️ https://youtu.be/7gZ1jeFFicI?feature=shared
The Flipping Gorgeous Podcast is hosted by Lena Taylor. In this podcast episode, Lena speaks to the process she used to figure out what she truly wanted when faced with the difficult decision to leave her real estate career and shut down a business venture with her sister. The first step in figuring out what she wanted was to give herself permission to let of what was no longer serving her and her young family. She then made lists of what she did not enjoy from previous endeavors and envision...
The Flipping Gorgeous Podcast is hosted by Lena Taylor. In this podcast episode, Lena speaks to simple ways that you can help unlock your creative gifts. The first step is redefining what is "creativity?" If you're struggling to figure out what your creative gifts are, think back to what did you love to do as a child? Tell me in the comments below! Lena shares a funny story from her childhood about how her creativity used to get her in trouble! This podcast is for anyone looking for encoura...