This Organized Life
315 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 192 ratingsTake a glimpse into my organized, but not-so-perfect world as a mom, author of the book HOT MESS: A Practical Guide to Getting Organized, and founder of Simply B Organized.
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Ep 299: Funeral Pre-Planning with Dean Lambert
September 01, 2022 04:00 - 58 minutes - 40 MBHi Friends, Before we get into today’s episode, I want to remind you to visit DeniseAlbright.com for all of your back to school organizing products. Use promo code SIMPLYB to receive 40% off your entire purchase of -valid through Sept 15, 2022 Today we are talking about an area of organizing that most people prefer not to think about-after life wishes. My guest today is Dean Lambert. Dean has worked with funeral professionals for nearly 30 years to help them connect and serve the familie...
Ep 298: Partner Spotlight with Kate Bosch
August 25, 2022 04:00 - 45 minutes - 31.3 MBBefore we get started, I’d like to thank our sponsor for today’s episode The ClassKeeper and ClassKeeper App! Use Promo code SIMPLYB when you visit DeniseAlbright.com to receive 40% off your entire purchase-valid through Sept 15, 2022 We are back today with another one of our Partner Spotlight episodes! I look forward to learning from other Professional Organizers about their journey and approach to organizing. Joining me today is my friend, and SBO Partner Kate Bosch, founder of Kate Bos...
Ep 297: Creative Keepsakes with Denise Albright
August 18, 2022 04:00 - 58 minutes - 40 MBIf you are a parent of school aged kids, you are going to want to lean into this episode! Joining me today is Denise Albright. Founder and Queen Bee for a collection of organizing products she designs and distributes through her website denisealbright.com. You may recognize her fun and functional line of organizing products when they were featured on Good Morning America and the View. As most parents know, the influx of school papers, especially artwork can be overwhelming, so I invited De...
Ep 296: 5C's to Living an Organized Life
August 11, 2022 04:00 - 36 minutes - 25 MBHi Friends, This episode was originally scheduled to release last week, as a follow up to our Enneagram and Clutter series (side note: If you haven’t had a chance to listen, I highly recommend you do!) Over the past 9 weeks I had the opportunity to sit down with some incredible guests, each one representing a different type on the Enneagram (a personality typology that looks at motivation rather than behavior). In other words, “the why you do what you do.” During the first half of our sho...
Ep 295: Do I Need This? with Kate Schermerhorn
August 04, 2022 04:00 - 50 minutes - 35 MBHi Friends! Joining me today is Emmy-winning filmmaker and photographer, Kate Schermerhorn. Kate recently completed her third feature length documentary, 'Do I Need This?' about consumerism, excess, and the stuff from which happiness is truly made. The documentary is already getting critical acclaim. In the documentary, Kate turns the camera on her own family and chronicles how her parents, brother and kids each navigate the decluttering process. I invited Kate on the show to talk about wh...
Ep 294: Procrastination and Priorities with Gail Waterman
July 28, 2022 04:00 - 49 minutes - 34.2 MBHi Friends! Today we are wrapping up our Enneagram & Clutter summer series with my good friend, Gail Waterman. Gail is no stranger to TOL, you may remember her talking about her experience caring for aging parents, and most recently on episode 231, during our “behind the scenes” series. Today Gail graciously agreed to open up about her life as an Enneagram 9, otherwise known as the Peacemaker. During our conversation, we talked about: The role of self doubt in nines The importance of cl...
EP 293: Summer of Enneagram with Kimberly Hermann
July 21, 2022 04:00 - 54 minutes - 37.7 MBFor the lashttps://www.instagram.com/themrshermann/t 2 episodes in this series we are bringing the guests in-house with 2 of my team members. Joining me today is Enneagram 8, Kimberly Hermann. Kimberly is a wife, mom of 3 girls and the backbone of all things related to SBO. As an Enneagram 8 myself, I love talking with other eights to see the similarities in how we deal with people, situations, and of course, clutter. During our conversation, Kimberly talks about Growing up with a mom who...
Ep 292: Finding Joy and Building in Margins with Jackie Brewster
July 14, 2022 04:00 - 53 minutes - 37 MBJoin me next Wednesday for a FREE webinar! 5 Ways to Make Money as a Professional Organizer. This webinar is for anyone who is interested in starting or scaling a business in the professional organizing world. You can register here: https://simplyborganized.com/julywebinar/ Today I am talking with Jackie Brewster. Jackie is a certified Enneagram coach and author who has been married for over 20 years and has 4 beautiful children. She graciously took time from her vacation to chat with me ab...
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Ep 291: Self-Doubt and other fears with Angee Robertson
July 07, 2022 04:00 - 46 minutes - 31.7 MBHi Friends! Have you ever thought to yourself “What if I need this someday?”What if your initial response to most things were rooted in fear? I’m talking about the worst-case scenario thinkers. You know, the folks who are mentally preparing for the apocalypse. If that’s you, then you are in the right place. My guest today is Enneagram 6, Angee Robertson. I invited Angee on the show to shed some light into the world of the Enneagram 6, otherwise known as the Loyalist. During our convers...
Ep 290: Summer of Enneagram with Kellyn Swift (E5)
June 30, 2022 04:00 - 51 minutes - 35.3 MBJoining me today is Enneagram 5, Kellyn Swift. Kellyn is the founder of unabridged freedom, and facilitates the popular IG page: @5ish_andiknowit. Known as the Investigator, fives have a desire to acquire knowledge to appear capable and competent. I often describe them as questioners, gathering as much information as possible. Knowing this, It makes sense that our analytical Fives are the first type in the head triad. During our conversation Keilly and I discuss: How the scarcity mindset ...
Ep 289: Summer of Enneagram with Leeann Dearing (E4)
June 23, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 41.6 MBWe are continuing with our Summer of Enneagram series and I have to admit that I was definitely fan- girling over today’s guest. Joining me today is Enneagram four Leeann Dearing who you may know from her viral videos on the Enneagram with her partner in crime, Michelle. Together they run the YouTube & Instagram Top Knot Comedy. Leeann graciously opened up about her journey into the Enneagram and specifically how she views clutter and organization from the lens of her type. During our con...
Ep 288: Summer of Enneagram with Pro Organizer Studio
June 16, 2022 04:00 - 49 minutes - 33.7 MBWe are back with part 2 of my conversation with the dynamic duo from Pro Organizer Studio-Jen Kilbourne and Melissa Klug. If you haven’t listened/watched last week's episode, I suggest you hit the pause button and go check it out. Today Melissa & Jen dig deeper into each of their types. Melissa talks about the importance of protecting your time as a Two, and Jen opens up about the value of physical organization for the mental well-being of Threes. Although both types are in the heart triad...
Ep 287: Summer of Enneagram with Pro Organizer Studio
June 09, 2022 04:00 - 41 minutes - 28.8 MBToday we are continuing with our summer series on Clutter & The Enneagram and boy you are in for a treat! Joining me today are my good friends Melissa Klug (Enneagram 2) & Jen Kilbourne (Enneagram 3), aka: the dynamic duo from Pro Organizer Studio. During our conversation we talk about: the struggle to say “no,”setting healthy boundaries, and how clutter makes them feel (and what to do about it) CONNECT WITH MELISSA & JEN: WEBSITE: www.proorganizerstudio.com INSTAGRAM: www.instagram.com/...
Ep 286: Summer of Enneagram with Andrew Lang (E1)
June 02, 2022 04:00 - 41 minutes - 28.2 MBToday we are kicking off our summer series on Clutter & The Enneagram! Each week for the next 9 weeks, I chat with different guests who each have a different Enneagram type and talk about the role that clutter plays in their lives. Does clutter stress them out? Are they clutter-blind? What strategies have they used to help keep them organized and clutter free? To start our series, I am joined by Enneagram 1, Andrew Lang. Andrew is an educator in Tacoma, Washington, an Enneagram scholar...
Ep 285: Partner Spotlight with Kelly Beutler
May 26, 2022 04:00 - 41 minutes - 56.3 MBWe are back with another Partner Spotlight Episode, and today I’m joined by my good friend, Kelly Beutler. Kelly is the Owner of The Joyful Sort in Columbus, OH. Kelly is a boy mom, lover of donuts, and passionate about helping people sort through their clutter to get to the good stuff in life. During our conversation we talked about juggling motherhood and growing a business, what she loves about organizing and her 4 step process on decluttering before a move. And in true This ORGANIZED Li...
Ep 284: Raising Simple with Zoë Kim
May 19, 2022 04:00 - 59 minutes - 81.3 MBJoining me today is the creator of the community Raising Simple, and author of the book Minimalism for Families, Zoë Kim. During our conversation we talked about how she defines minimalism, the importance of writing down your “why”, and the tactical and emotional process she went through in her own journey. I love how she compares simplifying your life to peeling back layers of an onion– As you get closer to the center it’s ok to cry. This is a great conversation that takes a holistic ap...
Ep 283: Life in Harmonie for Kids with Kait Hilton
May 12, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 90.8 MBHi Friends! Joining me today is Kait Hilton, founder of Harmonie Organizing in the DC/ MD area. Kait is also one of our SBO Partners, and I invited her on the show today to talk about her newest venture, My Token Chart-a family communication tool that she created to help empower your kids through positive parenting. As a single mom of 2 kids, Kait knows first hand how challenging it can be to run a business, a household and the majority of parenting responsibilities too. During our conve...
Ep 282: 15 Minute Formula with Cara Harvey
May 05, 2022 04:00 - 49 minutes - 45.4 MBHi Friends, Today I’m talking with Cara Harvey about her new book, The 15 Minute Formula. Some of you might recall my conversation with Cara on episode 222, when we spoke about why she started her podcast, A Purpose Driven Mom. and how she helps thousands of women each week through her online community. During this conversation, Cara shares her 3 step method: LEARN, PLAN, DO and how you can apply it in both personal and professional situations. We also talk about GUILT, the elephant in t...
Ep 281: Partner Spotlight with Mary Cornetta
April 28, 2022 01:00 - 50 minutes - 69.6 MBHi Friends! Joining me today is Mary Cornetta. Mary and I met several years ago when I was starting the SBO Partner Program. At that time, she was launching her company, Sort and Sweet Inc, a professional organizing service based on Long Island, NY as a one-woman-show. Since then, Mary has grown her business to include a team of talented and skilled organizers who are all passionate about helping folks declutter and get organized. . The past couple of years have brought a lot of change in...
Ep 280: Couples and Clutter with Elizabeth Earnshaw
April 21, 2022 01:00 - 1 hour - 88.5 MBHi Friends! Today’s topic is one that is widely discussed as a source of tension in relationships: Clutter & Stress between Couples. It typically results when one person carries the majority of physical and mental load and is left feeling resentful, frustrated, and depleted both physically and emotionally. Joining me today to discuss this topic is one of the leading and most trusted relationship teachers, Elizabeth Earshaw. Liz is a Gottman trained Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist a...
Ep 279: Life Coaching for Teens with Kim Worrell
April 14, 2022 04:00 - 51 minutes - 71.5 MBHi Friends! Joining me today is Kim Worrell, founder of KBW Coaching. Kim is a lifelong athlete and has been a competitive rower for over 15 years. She has spent almost 2 decades coaching middle and high school student-athletes and is a mom of “bigs” like me! Kim’s passion is mentoring teen girls, and has taken her experience as an athletic coach, and combined that with her expertise in coaching teen girls on some of life’s complex issues. We hear about adults hiring life coaches and car...
Ep 278: Spring Organizing Checklist
April 07, 2022 04:00 - 41 minutes - 57.2 MBHappy April everyone! Technically, Spring is here (although in the North East it doesn’t quite feel like it) and you know what that means….time for some Spring Cleaning Tips. On today’s episode I walk you through my Spring Organizing Checklist for both inside and outside the house. Some of these you may want to outsource to a professional, others you can tackle alone or with the help of your family. Do a little at a time or block a whole weekend. The purpose of this is to help give you a...
Ep 277: Partner Spotlight with Kristy Potgieter
March 31, 2022 04:00 - 46 minutes - 64.3 MBHi Friends! We’re back today with another Partner Spotlight Episode! We started this series back in January, and I hope you’re loving it as much as I am. Each month I sit down with a different professional organizer to get a “behind the scenes” look at their lives. From growing up, to learning about what they did prior to starting their professional organizing journey, we’re giving you a glimpse into their worlds and learning a few organizing tips along the way! Joining me today is Kristy...
Ep 276: Motherhood Simplified with Krista Lockwood
March 24, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 58.4 MBJoining me today is Krista Lockwood, founder of the blog and podcast Motherhood Simplified where she teaches decluttering for moms who don’t want to be a full-blown minimalist. As a mom of 5, she knows how overwhelming life can be. Between “stuff” and schedules, Krista has built a business helping moms find the sweet spot of simplicity by recognizing the distraction that comes from clutter. During our conversation we talked about: The adventure of a cross-country move from Alaska to Florid...
Ep 275: Small Business Organization with Melissa Leon
March 17, 2022 04:00 - 52 minutes - 71.5 MBHi Friends, Today we’re talking all about how to keep your business finances organized. Joining me today is Melissa Leon, founder of Two Sense Consulting where she helps sma ll business owners make sense of how they are using their time and spending money. Melissa also hosts the Efficiency B podcast, and on the personal side of things, she lives in Phoenix, AZ with her husband and 3 small kiddos. Keeping your finances organized is an important part of living an organized life. We’ve don...
Ep 274: Closet Edit with Sarah Sailors
March 10, 2022 05:00 - 51 minutes - 70.8 MBJoining me today is one our SBO Partners, Sarah Sailors Founder, of Styled by the Wave . Sarah is on a mission to end the mindset of “I have nothing to wear” by teaching women how to maximize their closets and their confidence. Whether it’s decluttering your closet, personal shopping or styling fresh new looks with the pieces you already own, Sarah helps her clients create a lifestyle look that is synonymous with your personal brand. Sarah is based in Athens, GA where she lives with her ...
Ep 273: Divorce and Decluttering with The ExExperts
March 03, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 86.9 MBHi Friends, Today we are talking about Decluttering and Divorce. This is a topic that I’ve wanted to address for some time, and I have the perfect guests for y’all! T.H Irwin & Jessica Klingbaum are best friends, podcasters and founders of the exExperts, a free online community for women going through divorce. We kick off the show by having them each share their personal experiences. What I found so interesting is how they lived very different lives, with parallel stories. Although both ...
Ep 272: Partner Spotlight with Lynn O'Meara
February 24, 2022 05:00 - 38 minutes - 52.3 MBHi Friends! Today I am joined by SBO Partner, Lynn O'Meara. Lynn is the founder of LM Organizing in Wilmette, Illinois. I invited her on the show to talk about what prompted her to start her business (during the pandemic!), and why she has a heart for working with clients who struggle with emotional clutter. During our conversation we talked about: Her childhood experiences with family members who struggled with clutter Why it’s hard to ask for help Her files and piles method How clut...
Ep 271: Prep, Cook, Freeze with Caroline Fausel
February 17, 2022 05:00 - 44 minutes - 60.5 MBJoining me today is Caroline Fausel, founder of the popular blog Olive You Whole and author of Prep, Cook, Freeze: A Paleo Meal Planning Cookbook. Caroline’s approach is simple, clean eating that you can batch, freeze and repeat. Whether you are a busy executive or mom of littles & middles, two of the biggest organizing struggles I hear from our community are: “What should I make for dinner?” and “How can I streamline the meal prep process?” During our conversation, Caroline walks us t...
Ep 270: Do I need a Clutter Coach?
February 10, 2022 05:00 - 30 minutes - 27.6 MBHi Friends, Today we’re talking about the differences between hiring a professional organizer to help you organize, contain, and corral your belongings versus hiring a clutter coach; someone to walk alongside you unpacking (sometimes literally) why you struggle with getting rid of things. Keep in mind that there is crossover between the two, but some professionals prefer to come in and “beautify” a space- think of your Pinterest photos with color coded legos and a drool worthy pantry. Whil...
ep 269: Creating a Legacy List with Matt Paxton
February 03, 2022 04:45 - 58 minutes - 53.4 MBHi Friends! Joining me today is one of the top cleaning, downsizing, decluttering, and hoarding experts in the country, Matt Paxton. Some of you may know him as the host of the Emmy-nominated PBS show Legacy List with Matt Paxton, or from the 12 years he spent helping people on A&E’s Hoarders. I invited Matt to come on TOL to talk about his new book, Keep the Memories, Lose the Stuff which comes out next week. We talk candidly about his life, career, and moving from Virginia to Atlanta wh...
ep 268: Partner Spotlight with Lisa Eckerle
January 27, 2022 16:00 - 53 minutes - 41.1 MBHi Friends, Today, I am joined by SBO Partner, Lisa Eckerle. Lisa is the founder of Sort Support-an upscale professional organizing company servicing the Indianapolis, IN area. Her clientele includes busy moms who find themselves in a season of life when time is their scarcest, but most valued, resource. Lisa's work has been featured nationally by Crate & Kids and Redfin, and she is our SBO trusted resource in Indianapolis! I invite Lisa on This ORGANIZED Life to talk about her journey t...
ep 267: Creating Systems with Brittany Dixon
January 20, 2022 06:45 - 44 minutes - 37.2 MBHi Friends, Joining me today is Brittany Dixon, founder of Brittany & Co, an online business strategy company where she helps clients create systems to more effectively manage the day to day responsibilities of life. She is also a fellow podcaster, wife and mom to twin girls Kenna and Layla-so she knows first hand the importance of maintaining systems to keep both work and home moving along. During our conversation, Brittany shares her *6-bucket strategy* which include: Family Financial...
ep 266: 4 Steps to Goal Setting in 2022
January 13, 2022 06:45 - 17 minutes - 14.9 MBHi Friends, Today’s episode is short, but packs a punch! We’re talking about, you guessed it…GOALS. I recorded this episode while doing my own planning. In previous years, I would separate each goal into different categories: personal, professional, relational, and spiritual. Although there may be category cross-over, it’s helpful for me to be able to see where I am focusing in each aspect of my life. Sounds like a great and organized plan, right? Well, not entirely. I would agree tha...
ep 265: Health and Habits with Mel Robbins
January 06, 2022 06:45 - 50 minutes - 42.8 MBHi Friends, You are in for a treat today! Kicking off 2022 for us is none other than Mel Robbins. For those of you who aren’t familiar with her work, Mel is one of the leading voices in personal development and an international bestselling author. Her work includes the global phenomenon The 5 Second Rule, and her latest book The High Five Habit is already a New York Times Bestseller. As one of the most widely booked and followed public speakers in the world, Mel coaches more than 60 milli...
ep 264: My Favorite Episodes of 2021
December 30, 2021 06:45 - 1 hour - 66.6 MBHi Friends, For our final episode of 2021 we’re back with part 2 of our “best of” shows. Last week we showcased our listener favorites (if you haven’t listened, be sure to check it out here)! Today I’m back sharing my personal top 10 list of podcast episodes in 2021. Make no mistake, I love each guest, and find nuggets of wisdom from every episode, so this was no easy task. During my conversation, I walk through why each of these 10 episodes stood out to me, and what personal or profes...
ep 263: Most Popular Episodes of 2021
December 23, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 65.6 MB⬇Can you believe it? We survived another pandemic year together, cue the confetti! 🎊 For the final 2 weeks of 2021 we’re showcasing the top episodes of 2021. This week is all about YOUR picks. We collected data from our episodes released this year and selected the 10 most downloaded and listened to episodes by you. If you are new to our show, this is a great time to catch up on some listener faves. For our faithful followers, I’d love for you to comment on which episodes topped your per...
ep 262: Fridge Organization Tips with Kimberly Hermann
December 16, 2021 06:45 - 42 minutes - 41.3 MBAs we approach the homestretch of the holiday season, our fridges are often found doing double duty. Not only are they the workhorse of everyday meals and snacks, they are also the temporary storage for holiday meal prep, out of town guest food and lots of leftovers! According to Johns Hopkins study 31 to 40 percent of the American food supply is wasted, and Americans spend $161.6 billion a year on food that goes to waste. Joining me today is Kimberly Hermann. Kimberly is my partner promot...
ep 261: Sunday Routines with Toni-Ann Mayembe
December 09, 2021 06:45 - 50 minutes - 48.6 MBHi Friends, Today, I am joined by Toni-Ann Mayembe, who you may know from her popular blog and podcast, Real Happy Mom. As a wife, m om, full-time dentist, and reservist in the Navy, Toni-Ann teaches how to use routines in every aspect of life. During our conversation Toni-Ann shares the 3 main types of routines she practices: ● Morning Routines ● Evening Routines ● Sunday Routines We spend the majority of our conversation talking about how starting with a Sunday routine can have a pos...
ep 260: Hand-Me-Downs
December 02, 2021 06:45 - 30 minutes - 29.9 MBBefore we get into today’s episode, if you have or want to start your own professional organizing business, and are looking for guidance with the tactical and strategic parts of running a business, our SBO Partner Program may be just what you’re looking for. Click here to learn more. Today’s episode is all about Hand-Me-Downs. From how and where to store them, to deciding what is worth keeping, we’ve got you covered. There’s nothing more frustrating than finding a bag or bin of hand-me-d...
ep 259: Thanksgiving Episode-Life Lessons from Rick Hall
November 24, 2021 06:45 - 18 minutes - 17.2 MBHappy Thanksgiving friends! Today’s Thanksgiving episode has been inspired by and dedicated to the life of my dear friend Rick Hall who unexpectedly passed away suddenly at the age of 54 a few weeks ago. If you’re a long-time listener of TOL, you may recall hearing Rick on episode 178 where we talked about Spring Cleaning under Quarantine (FYI: he secretly wanted to be my co-host!) As I was preparing my annual Thanksgiving episode, I found myself reflecting on all of the things for which ...
ep 258: Shiny Object Syndrome with Amber Hawley
November 18, 2021 06:45 - 59 minutes - 57.5 MBHi, Friends! Before we get into today’s episode, will you please take a moment to fill out our short listener survey? Joining me today is Amber Hawley. Amber is a licensed therapist, multiple biz owner and former tech industry dropout. She hosts the Easily Distracted Entrepreneur podcast, where she supports ADHD {and ADHD-ish} business owners to overcome what she calls “shiny object syndrome.” Amber & her husband have both struggled with ADHD and we speak candidly about strategies for over...
ep 257: 2021 Holiday Gift Guide
November 11, 2021 06:45 - 47 minutes - 45.7 MBHi Friends! It’s one of my favorite episodes of the year…our Holiday Gift Guide! We’re posting it early this year to help you get a jumpstart on your shopping. Joining me is none other than THE Joshua Palau. We spent the hour sharing our favorite gift ideas with y’all. Each of our lists have been researched and curated on our own, without sponsorship, or input from anyone else. Don’t worry about grabbing a pen, we’ve got you covered. We’ve included all links mentioned in the episode for y...
ep 256: Moving Made Simple with Ali Wenzke
November 04, 2021 05:45 - 47 minutes - 46.3 MBHi Friends! Did you know that 20% more people are projected to move in 2021 than in 2020? Today I am joined by blogger and author of The Art of Happy Moving, Ali Wenzke. Ali and her husband Dan have moved 10 times in 11 years across six states and now reside in the Chicago suburbs with their 3 kiddos. During our conversation, Ali shares both tactical and practical strategies like: Trying to find people and resources in your new location before you move Packing strategies to simplify t...
ep 255: Travel Tips with Janelle Azar
October 28, 2021 05:45 - 49 minutes - 47.3 MBHi friends! Before we get into today’s episode, will you please take a moment to fill out our short listener survey? Joining me today is SBO Partner, Janelle Azar, founder and owner of A Meaningful Space based in Michigan. As a professional organizer, she specializes in residential organizing, moving and relocations, and closet design. She is also Enneagram 1 aka, the Perfectionist or Improver (which we will talk about!) I invited Janelle on TOL to talk about travel organization. With mor...
ep 254: Entertaining & Decorating Tips with Marian Parsons
October 21, 2021 05:45 - 56 minutes - 54.3 MBBefore we get into today’s episode, will you please take a moment to fill out our short listener survey? Hi Friends! You’re going to love today’s guest--joining me today is Marian Parsons. Marian Parson is a pastor's wife, mother of two boys, paint enthusiast, lover of all things home and owner of Miss Mustard Seed, an online resource for making your home beautiful and inviting. With the holidays just around the corner, I thought it would be fitting to have Marian on the show to talk ab...
ep 253: Minimalista with Shira Gill
October 14, 2021 05:45 - 55 minutes - 52.7 MBHi Friends! Today I am joined by home organizing expert, Shira Gill. Shira is known for her online makeover programs, popular lifestyle blog, and Instagram feed that have inspired a global audience. She can now add author to her list of accomplishments! Her new book, Minimalista Your Step-by-Step Guide to a Better Home, Wardrobe, and Life, is due to release on Nov 2nd. I invited Shira on the show to talk about all the things… How she got started What her life was like growing up How he...
ep 252: The Cost of Getting Organized
October 07, 2021 05:45 - 34 minutes - 32.5 MBWe are always looking for ways to improve our show. Before we get into today’s episode, will you please take a moment to fill out our short listener survey ? One of the many comments I hear as a professional organizer is “I wish I could afford to hire someone like you!” The truth of the matter is that getting organized does require time and a level of intentionality, but it doesn’t have to cost a lot of money. Dave Ramsey says “where a person spends money is a reflection of their priorit...
ep 251: Organizing for a child with Special Needs with Amanda Cunningham
September 30, 2021 05:45 - 56 minutes - 55.2 MBHi Friends, Before we get into today’s episode, will you please take a moment to fill out our short listener survey? Today I am joined by Amanda Cunningham, founder of The Glory Days Co., a company that provides organizational tools for parents and caregivers of special needs children. Amanda shares her story of giving birth to her beautiful daughter Aurora “Rory” and finding out upon her arrival that she had Down Syndrome. She walks us through the early months following Rory’s birth a...