Not So Status Quo

Not So Status Quo
Podcast Description
Not So Status Quo is a podcast for those ready to break free from expectations and create a life that truly feels like their own. Hosted by Life Transformation Mentor Lauren, we dive into mindset shifts, personal growth, and inspiring stories from people who have challenged the norm to live authentically. If you’re ready to create a life so fulfilling you can’t wait to get out of bed in the morning, this is for you. New episodes drop every Monday. Want more? Join us @notsostatusquo and @statusaligned
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Content Themes
The podcast delves into themes of authenticity, personal transformation, and breaking societal expectations. Key topics include the importance of living authentically, overcoming mindset blocks, and navigating life transitions, with episodes like Henny Moody's story of reinvention and Juli Grbac's journey from fashion to energy work highlighting these focus areas.

Not So Status Quo is a podcast for those ready to break free from expectations and create a life that truly feels like their own. Hosted by Life Transformation Mentor Lauren, we dive into mindset shifts, personal growth, and inspiring stories from people who have challenged the norm to live authentically. If you’re ready to create a life so fulfilling you can’t wait to get out of bed in the morning, this is for you. New episodes drop every Monday. Want more? Join us @notsostatusquo and @statusaligned
From blogging in London and Hong Kong to inspiring over 2 million people worldwide, today’s guest has built a life and career that’s anything but ordinary.
After studying town planning, a spontaneous move to London and working on the Olympics, a creative spark led Geneva Vanderzeil to launch A Pair & A Spare – a blog that quickly grew from 100 readers to over a million visits per month. But her journey didn’t stop there.
In this episode, we dive into the defining moments that shaped Geneva path:
✨ Leaving a toxic job in Hong Kong to write her first book
✨ Building a global DIY and lifestyle brand from scratch
✨ Her most viral projects (including the travertine table that broke Bunnings)
✨ Why your unique voice matters more than ever in the age of AI
Geneva’s story is proof that the most aligned life often begins when you’re willing to break the rulebook and trust your vision.
Watch on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/@NotSoStatusQuo
Follow Geneva:
Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/genevavanderzeil
Websites
– https://genevasdiyschool.com
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Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/statusaligned
Website – https://www.statusaligned.com
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