Sips Of Sunshine

This is a unique podcast episode. It's all about personal safety and self defense. I was called to record this after a few different stories came together. I hope you'll listen and share it. Stay safe. xo

I'm sharing 5 things I started doing last year that were complete gamechangers. I only wish I had started them sooner. Is there something in your life you're thinking of starting, stoping, trying? Do it now. Don't wait.

Are you ready to crush debt, increase your savings and invest more in 2019? Me too! Here's my easy to follow roadmap to achieve these goals and set yourself up to be at peace with your finances. You can do it!

Ep 23: 2019 Affirmations and My Holiday Wish For You by Amy Ogden

Do you ever wish you had a "future self" to tell you everything you need to know in your 20's? Well here I am! This podcast has a few of my favorite pieces of advice to 20-somethings - from personal finances to body image and income. Check out more on www.sipsofsunshine.com!

This isn't my most upbeat podcast episode, but it's one of my most honest. This quick episode goes into one of my biggest regrets, the lessons I learned and I hope it will give you the confidence to step into uncertainty and away from unhappiness in any area of your life. Visit www.sipsofsunshine.com to sign up for my blog updates and thank you as always for listening!

We all get tossed yes/no decisions every day. Big, small, impactful, no big deal. Most of the time the answer is easy - a quick yes or a quick no. But sometimes we feel guilty saying no. What do we do then? We often say yes, then bring alllll that no energy to the situation. Give this quick episode a listen and join me in my mission to stop saying yes to think I really want to say no to. More inspiration on www.sipsofsunshine.com

Are you stuck in a rut of perfection? This trick might help! I came up with my own quick "decision tree" a few months ago and it's been a game changer. This quick podcast will share what I did, how I did it and how much EASIER life has been ever since.

Do you struggle with jealousy and comparing yourself to others? Yeah, me too. This little tip really helped me reframe how I look at these natural and normal feelings. Check out more on my blog, www.sipsofsunshine.com and thank you as always for listening!

We're often faced with choices. Workout or sleep in. Clean the house or don't. Have that courageous conversation or stay quiet. It's all hard in its own way. Choose your hard. This quick podcast dives into the reality of the "hard" things in our lives to help you make quicker and more rewarding decisions every day. Love you all for listening!

I was interviewed earlier this year on Shannon McLay's podcast, Martinis and Your Money. Shannon was a blast to talk to and we dove into the reality of selling everything I owned and moving to NYC with my entire life packed into about 7 boxes. Hear more at www.sipsofsunshine.com

In Spring 2018, I was asked to give a TEDx Talk at "TEDx Wilmington: Age of Amazement." I was excited, honored and so terrified. I had no idea how much work would go into creating and preparing for the talk. But I did it. The talk centers on the theme of inadequacy and the "loop" we inadvertently get on. It's time to start celebrating your life and stop thinking you're not good enough. This is easily one of the highlights of my life and something I have envisioned for years. I love you all for your support during this time. I couldn't have done it without you. You can watch the video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xYmg5UoFi6g Visit my blog for even more inspiration: www.sipsofsunshine.com

Most of you are going to listen to this and not take this advice and that's totally okay, but if you want gorgeous, glowy, dewy skin...then you need to try this! It's my 2-minute secret weapon for gorgeous skin and I'm debunking the worries and myths surrounding it. Want to know what it is? Give this a listen.

These are a few of my favorite things! Something to make you feel great, something to give you gorgeous, shiny hair and something to help you keep your to do lists in order. Check out my blog post here with direct links to all products: https://bit.ly/2wbp3X1. Thanks for listening! Send me your favorite things: amy@sipsofsunshine.com

Do you think you're saving money by buying cheap convenience food? You're going to pay for it later in medical bills, medication and lost productivity. This podcast is all about the myth of saving money on cheap food and the real cost.

I just got back from a week at Mountain Trek in Canada and can't believe how much I learned about nutrition, exercise and wellness. I'm sharing it all with you here.

Do you ever think back on things that once felt special, that are now just normal life? Maybe you used to get so excited about an airplane ride, but now you hop on a plane without a second thought. Or maybe you used to get dressed up for a night at a nice restaurant, but now you think nothing of an expensive dinner. When did we lose the gift of things feeling special? Can we recapture it again? I think we can.

I love talking about money, so let's do it! I'm a normal girl, who made a normal income and will retire rich one day because I did a few things right. Listen to this episode to hear how I did it. Check out the blog post about this on www.sipsofsunshine.com

When I first heard the quote, "perfection is just fear in good shoes," it stopped me in my tracks. My lifetime of perfection suddenly made so much sense. This podcast explores the idea of perfection being tied to fear and other characteristics we might overexpress out of fear of rejection.

This "ah hah" moment has made decision-making so easy for me. Do you ever feel like you're stuck in decision-making purgatory? Or maybe you're staying in a situation you don't like or you agree to do something you don't want to do. Give this episode a listen and I hope it helps you make decisions faster and easier, too!