A Beautiful Mess Podcast

#299: Yesteryear & What Kind of Genius are You?

A Beautiful Mess Podcast

Show Notes

This week we're discussing Yesteryear by Caro Claire Burke and taking a quiz on what kind of genius we are. We'll also chat about a listener hot take on whether or not kids should be taught euphanisms. Thank you to this week's sponsor: Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial and start selling today at Shopify.com/abm Get 10% off + free shipping at Tumbleliving.com/mess

The 6 Types of Genius: Wonder Discernment Invention Enablement Galvanizing Tenacity

Feel Something, Make Something by Caitlyn Metz Yesteryear by Caro Claire Burke

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