Marissa Godinez, an actress, author, and furniture flipper joins Gary LeClerc on the Flipstoration Podcast. Marissa shares her journey from Hawaii to Los Angeles to Georgia, where she now resides. She explains how she got into furniture flipping during the pandemic and how it runs in her family. Marissa discusses her unique style of using geometric patterns and bold colors in her designs. She also talks about the balance between client work and sourcing pieces to sell. Additionally, Marissa shares her motivation for writing a book on furniture flipping, providing detailed instructions for those who prefer written guidance. Marissa discusses the overwhelming amount of information available on social media and YouTube, making it difficult for viewers to find specific content. She highlights the importance of having a reference, like a book, to easily access the information needed. Marissa's book is more instructional and based on her personal experiences, providing reliable instructions and methods for furniture flipping. Gary and Marissa also discuss the challenges of navigating through conflicting information and dealing with criticism from social media viewers. Marissa shares her journey in acting and how furniture flipping provides her with the freedom and flexibility to pursue her dreams. Together, they emphasize the importance of starting and not sweating the small stuff, and how building confidence in oneself is key to personal growth.