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Alana LIGHT'S MAKE YOUR HOUSE A HOME, SHINING A *LIGHT* ON
GOOD PEOPLE, GOOD IDEAS FOR YOUR HOME & GOOD THINGS FOR YOUR LIFE. HEARD GLOBALLY ON WWW.SANTAFE.COM AND ON KVSF 101.5 FM, THE VOICE OF SANTA FE |
 Today's guests exemplify what it is to give back and pay it forward! These are two of our favorite gentlemen, Nic Snowberger & Ted Swisher. FROM TEEN IN THE DRIVE THROUGH TO COMPASSIONATE BOSS: Nic SnowbergerWith a first job at McDonald's, Nic Snowberger started as most teenagers, and he never left. Today he runs the four Roswell McDonald's properties, including the world famous UFO McDonald's. But it's how he takes care of his employees that makes him an outstanding, compassionate boss. Nic has a full time Dream Ambassador, whose sole function is to help the employees' dreams come true. Teaching employees to save, and what is required to make their dreams happen, Toni is doing an outstanding job. To date several employees have gone back to school. Someone went to Disneyland. Someone else opened her own tortilla factory! Listen for what happened when a man sent his wife on a trip to reunite with her family. Hear him talk about the Snowberger Children's Foundation, and how he's working towards giving back to graduating seniors in Roswell, and the Ronald McDonald House, BUILDING HOMES AND GIVING HOPE: Ted Swisher
Hear about the sweat equity time requirement, and how little the mortgage costs (no interest!) Volunteers from all over the U.S come to NM to help build. To support this outstanding organization and this exceptional man's life work, click here: Santa Fe Habitat. Good news - there's still a NM tax credit for residents who donate to Habitat.  "And the first shall be last....." Ted Swisher was Alana's first interview on Make your House a Home show. Fast-forward over 200 interviews later, and Ted is now the last guest on the KVSF Make Your House a Home That's truly a full circle moment! Please come back in the fall for the next incarnation of this show, focusing on Giving Back / Paying it Forward. We can't wait for what's next. LOOKING FOR ADVENTURE? Tired of the same old cruise vacation? Consider spending a week in Hawaii, Texas or Vermont and help build a home. Click any photo below for links. #BetterVacation #MakeaDifference #YourHelpMatters
A Home blessing by John O'Donohue.For a New Home May this house shelter your life. When you come in home here, May all the weight of the world Fall from your shoulders. May your heart be tranquil here, Blessed by peace the world cannot give. May this home be a lucky place, Where the graces your life desires Always find the pathway to your door. May nothing destructive Ever cross your threshold. May this be a safe place Full of understanding and acceptance, Where you can be as you are, Without the need of a mask Of pretense of image. May this home be a place of discovery. Where the possibilities that sleep In the clay of your soul can emerge To deepen and refine your vision For all that is yet to come to birth. May it be a house of courage, Where healing and growth are loved, Where dignity and forgiveness prevail; A home where patience of spirit is prized, And the sight of the destination is never lost Though the journey be difficult and slow. May there be great delight around this hearth. May it be a house of welcome For the broken and diminished. May you have the eyes to see That no visitor arrives without a gift And no guest leaves without a blessing. That is our prayer for each and every one of you, friends.  Give us a thumbs up & let's stay in touch.
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It's a pleasure to introduce you to both Angela Hasted and Keenan Boliek-Poling. But first, the good news of the week....
GOOD NEWS OF THE WEEK
GIVING BACK: Keenan Boliek-Poling
This week's music, MJ's Get on the Floor. Clever? We thought so too. Go out and BE A LIGHT... at home, at work and in your own community. Tune in next Sunday at 2 (MT) as we make your house a home. 
Next week:
Be Your Own Designer returns. We'll also hear from Alicia and Alecia. Be sure to come back right here for the podcast. Thanks for giving us a thumbs up and sharing with your friends. 
Rob & Ron, two outstanding men who are doing great things.
GOOD NEWS OF THE WEEK: Street Symphony click for link
Every week we feature some good news, highlighting the best in humanity. This week, it's the Los Angeles Street Symphony, bringing the healing power of live music to those who need it most. Homeless, and incarcerated folks are transformed by the stunningly beautiful sounds of this sweet symphony.
BE YOUR OWN DESIGNER: You must fill your home with these three things
PRO CORNER: Rob Lochner of Habitat for Humanity of Santa Fe
GIVING BACK: Ron Hidalgo of Silver Horizons New Mexico Ron Hidalgo
What do you have in your wallet right now? $5? That five dollar bill would feed a low income NM senior for five weeks. You read that right... five weeks! This is possible due to the efforts of Ron Hidalgo. the Executive Director of Silver Horizons of New Mexico.
Every month Silver Horizons feeds seniors, provides utility assistance and offers help with home repairs. For information on how you can help, call Ron at 505.800.1400 or email him at Ron@SilverHorizons.org Between now and Father's Day next Sunday, Walgreens of NM is collecting donations for Silver Horizons. To learn more CLICK HERE to view brief video on this outstanding organization. Do you have an extra $5 to help? Get to your local NM Walgreens and say, "I care about seniors."
This week's music: Do Something (see below).
Go out and BE A LIGHT... at home, at work and in your own community. Give us a thumbs up and share with your friends.  Women and power tools - it's a beautiful thing! But first, the good news of the week..... Good News of the Week: Dante Wilson & Nick Bayer CEO hires Philadelphia homeless teenager Dante Wilson, and changed Dante's life. CEO Nick said, "Kids surrounded by bad circumstances see no hope - now I can do something about that.... I don't want to do the easy thing - I want to do the RIGHT thing." He did the right thing indeed. Dante not only succeeded at his new job, he quickly moved up in the organization and now is a mentor to other homeless youth. Great story! For full story click here. Upcoming DRAB 2 FAB Workshop: Having the home decor of your dreams does not have to cost much at all. Come to Alana's DRAB 2 FAB workshop and learn hundreds of budget-friendly ideas for every room in your home. Most things you can do to improve your home's decor cost less than $300! Sign up today. Saturday May 6th 1-4 pm. $40 at Fuller Lodge Art Center. Preregistration required: 505.662.1635 Pro Corner:Leah Bolden (pictured) of See Jane Drill. Having been a journeyman and trades instructor, she is uniquely qualified to demystify the ins and outs of DIY. Hear her top 5 tools that every DIY'er should have. After watching her videos, you'll say, "I can do this!" Giving Back:
To join Alana's Santa Fe team Friday 5/12 email us. If you're not in Santa Fe, Grab a friend and sign up to help someone have a home in your own community. This week's music, Aretha Franklin's R.E.S.P.E.C.T Go out and BE A LIGHT.... at home, at work, and in your community. Let's make your house a home every Sunday at 2 (MT). When this show aired, we had over 14K views on FB  Next Sunday 30-April-2017 we're talking with International Folk Art Alliance CEO Jeff Snell. Hear why the IFAM is Alana Light's all-time favorite festival / market in Santa Fe, and what the USA Today has to say about IFAM! Tickets on sale now. You'll also meet another women who is comfortable with power tools, Diana Clements.
 Doing what you truly love is following your bliss. Both of today's guests are doing exactly that. “If you do follow your bliss you put yourself on a kind of track that has been there all the while, waiting for you, and the life that you ought to be living is the one you are living.” ~Joseph Campbell.
 PRO CORNER: Grammy Award winning producer & composer, Barry Goldstein. Barry has composed & produced music for the Who’s Who in spiritual circles: Neale Donald Walsch, Michael Bernard Beckwith and NM’s own Gregg Braden & Shirley MacLaine to name a few. The effect of music in the home. How to come home to your heart, power and passion. Hear him talk about the effect of music in the home, and the best three times to listen to music. Get his new book The Secret Language of the Heart (CLICK HERE). Become the DJ of your life. Barry is appearing at next week's Celebrate Your Life conference in Scottsdale.  Ted Swisher, Habitat for Humanity's first National Director. MORE PRO CORNER: Habitat for Humanity’s Exec. Director Ted Swisher, building homes & building hope. He emerged from college knowing he wanted to enjoy his career, knowing he was making the world a better place. (Indeed he has!) Ted is one of the most tenured Habitat employees in the U.S. Millard Fuller story. Jimmy Carter called Ted in those early days! "Reverse carpet bagging" in NY. GIVING BACK / PAYING IT FORWARD: Habitat also offers rehab assistance for low income homeowners. Call them at 505.986.5880 x103 for info. You too can make a difference by donating, and purchasing furniture at their ReStore, by supporting their outstanding efforts. Consider Santa Fe's Habitat for your holiday giving plans.    Dirk Gray Money Matters: Hear Dirk Gray talk about VA requirements. Dirk used to be a pastor in the military, and is uniquely qualified to help our service men and women with their financial needs. Alana's note: Thanks to Dirk for asking me to guest host his show.  Be Your Own Designer: Today's tip involves the three little words that will make your home feel cleaner, fresher, bigger and look better: LESS is MORE. When do you rotate your collections? Hear how you can display your collections like a pro. This tip that will help you make your home feel bigger, better and more spacious. The best part? This will cost you $0.  Debbie Stuart Pro Corner: Hear from the creative and talented Debbie Stuart, owner of Porch & Twig and Red Rock Rose. Debbie is the queen of "Vin-tique", combining trendy vintage with antique. She turns junky into funky, and makes it chic. When you visit Albuquerque's Antique Mile, make sure to stop in and tell her Alana Light sent you. Upcoming: Refreshing your home or getting it ready for sale costs far less $$ than you think. Join me at my next workshop to learn the top tips for staging or refreshing your home. For more info, click here.  Giving Back / Paying it Forward: For info on the Nat'l Habitat for Humanity Women's Build event next month, click here. To join my team on Friday 5/6/16 email me. As always, thank you for listening to "Make your house a HOME"  Ready to air First MYHH on the Financial and Real Estate Hour. Thanks to Dirk Gray, for asking me to host.  Story of ex-wife's dresser. Be Your Own Designer: Every week you will hear a tip that will help you not only look like a designer did your home, but you'll also learn to really love your home. Be Your Own Designer tips have nothing to do with brands or finishes, but about the subtle, more important elements in your home. This week's tip: Live with what you truly Love. Money Matters: Hear how Dirk Gray is helping veterans with their financial needs.   Ted Swisher, Habitat for Humanity Giving Back / Paying it Forward: Listen to Ted Swisher, Executive Director of Santa Fe Habitat for Humanity. Ted was the first National Director for Habitat. In fact, Jimmy Carter called him. You will enjoy hearing this wonderful man's story. Santa Fe's Habitat for Humanity not only builds homes, but they also help low income homeowners with repairs. If you're a DIY'er you'll love to hear about their great program to help you during your next project. We're so honored to have Ted here in Santa Fe. To donate or contact Ted, click his picture / logo. |
About Make Your House a HOME showThere was always something to uplift and inspire you on Make Your House a HOME show. We showcased good ideas for your home and your life. By listening to this podcast, you join an international group of listeners who share a desire to beautify their homes, and make their communities better places to live, one compassionate act at a time. To date, we've had 172K podcast listeners in now a total of 47 countries. 
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