Marissa Urias with Hire Her Handywoman on a Surprise Business Post-Helene Artwork

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Marissa Urias with Hire Her Handywoman on a Surprise Business Post-Helene

July 29, 2025 • Laura Jurgens, Ph.D. • Season 1 • Episode 5

This was such a fun episode to record and I hope you enjoy it as much as a listener. Join me in conversation with Marissa Urias from Hire Her Handywoman as we talk all about how she wound up in business for herself rather unexpectedly after Hurricane Helene devasted the Asheville area in late September 2024. Hear about Marissa's unique approach to helping people with home repair projects, and get the scoop on some of her favorite coffee spots too!

Find your host, Laura Jurgens, PhD, Relationship & Intimacy Coach at https://laurajurgens.com Laura specializes in helping people overcome the disconnection from Desire Gaps with their partners.

Find her other podcast, Sex Help for Smart People, here: https://laurajurgens.com/podcast or wherever you get your podcasts.