My Story

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Are You Ready to Ditch Hustle Culture for Good?

Hi there,

I’m Steph.

I first got started writing online in 2008 when I made a New Year’s Resolution to use my crockpot slow cooker everyday for a year and write about it online.

That simple idea led to multiple cookbooks, TV appearances, and a spot on the NYT best-sellers list. At it’s peak, ayearofslowcooking.com was making $1k in banner ads.

And then it all crashed — I got fired for not wanting to use the Instant Pot and I unplugged for a while from the internet.

When I emerged again, I had a voice of God moment: “just because you CAN do something fast, it doesn’t mean that you should.”

So I started the Slow Living podcast and now I write, coach, teach, and speak about all things Slow Living.

I help over-achievers from all over the world meet (and exceed!) their personal and professional goals in a slow, steady, and sustainable way. If you are ready to get out of triage mode and start living life to the fullest — you’re in the right place.

I have a background in social work and child psychology, with a degree in English Literature and ECE (early childhood education) and before having children of my own, I ran preschool centers for disadvantaged youth. One was housed within a homeless shelter.

I also am yoga certified with an emphasis in youth and adult trauma awareness.

I spend my days coaching, teaching, and speaking about all things Slow Living.

I specialize in helping people-pleasers and those who are a bit “Type A” break the cycle of 24/7 Hustle Mode so they reach their personal & professional goals in a slow, steady, and sustainable way.

Life is meant to be enjoyed — not endured.

It sounds counter-intuitive, but you can actually achieve MORE when you GO SLOW.
I am here to help.

What is it that you WANT?

Are you looking to make more money, start an online business, lose weight, find your soul mate, retire early, be an amazing parent, or have more time to volunteer? All of the above?

I can help.

Through my books, speaking, podcast, courses, and one-on-one success coaching I help people get all of the HAVE TOs of life over with quickly and efficiently so they can finally do the things in life that they WANT TO.

Because the laundry, chores, soccer practice, meal planning, and litter box scooping? That’s not WHO you are; that’s not your identity. Those are the things you HAVE TO do.

We will work together so you can finally be the person you’ve always wanted to be, and do the things you actually WANT TO do.

That’s what I do, and I am here to support you. I’m a real person, and I really can be of help to you.

Email me directly, any time: steph@stephanieodea.com

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Why I Do What I Do

I love helping people. The very best part of my day is reading emails from people from all over the world, thanking me.

They thank me for my recipes & meal planning advice, and they thank me for simplifying the daily chores.

But mostly, they thank me for being real. For walking my talk.

Because I really am a real person. And I get what it’s like to plan on getting up super early to get my website updated and some writing done, but instead be woken at 3am with a kid with a bloody nose.

I spent the first few years of my business and parenting career feeling overwhelmed and frustrated that all of the self-help, personal development, and time management books at my local bookstore were written by business men.

I wanted success. I wanted to achieve my goals. But I refused to sacrifice myself, or my family in the process.

Since then, I’ve spent my days writing, coaching, and teaching in ways that are helpful, and inspirational.

If you are ready to cut out the noise and the nonsense of Hustle Culture and find a way to meet (and exceed!) your personal and professional goals in a sustainable way — reach out to me.

You can email me directly at steph@stephanieodea.com

Work with Steph

I truly believe that I am living my version of The American Dream.

How can I help you achieve your version of The American Dream?

Do you need more help in your personal life, professional life, or with organization?

Do you need help mapping out Your Great Big Idea?

Are you trying to dig your way out of debt or become financially free?

Do you need a nudge to move forward out of your comfort zone?

I am a certified Master Coach and can help you with:

Life Planning
Health & Wellness
Career Counseling
and Goal Setting

I can help you, and I want to.

In my “former life” (A.K.A, pre-kids), I ran pre-school centers for low income and homeless children and helped and counseled parents. I have a lot of tools and tricks up my sleeve to help families cope and flourish.

I thrive on helping people, and would love to see if I can help you. See which plan works for you below.

Interested In working with me
one-on-one?

You can also join my group coaching program: Simple shortcuts to peace