Time to Pivot

Ep 39: Success & Limiting Beliefs I’m sharing some recent successes like this podcast topping the international charts and a great launch of my 4-Day Organizing Challenge, along with the limiting beliefs I had to overcome to get here.  Ever feel like you have a vision or desire for more, but negative or unsupportive thoughts spin on a loop in your head? I’ve been there and I’m still a wor...

Ep 38: Embrace Change with Confidence I’ve learned a valuable life lesson that’s helped me pivot in my life and business.  Don’t fear change or resist it. Lean in; embrace it, and do it with confidence. Where does that confidence come from when things are so uncertain? For me, it’s my faith that God has a plan, and the 3 E’s I practice that’s become a simplified strategy to pull me out of the...

Ep 37: Learn from my Lovely Disaster with Erin Hunt When my guest made a most shocking discovery that threatened to wreck her family, she instead chose to get comfortable being uncomfortable and do the work to change the course of her life. Don’t miss this episode that offers a beautiful new perspective on life and insights into writing her bestselling book! Erin Hunt was born in Dickinson, North...

If you’re ready to get unstuck and feel more focused and fulfilled in 3 simple steps, you don’t have to do it alone. I’m sharing my simplified 3-step goal-setting strategy that I’ve used myself and with my organizing clients for years, to help you set and accomplish your goals in life and business as well!  I’m launching a 4-Day Virtual Organizing Challenge November 13-16th 2023. Each day we’...

As my business evolves I’m sharing some behind-the-scenes stuff I’m working on in an effort to support you more personally, including my new business number you can text whenever you need backup. You can now text PIVOT to 213-325-4600 to start our conversation.  You have a big, important message to share and your voice needs to be heard! If you’re nervous, anxious, or uncertain about what mig...

My parents got it right when they named me Paige, which means “to serve.” It absolutely lights me up to take my experiences, struggles, expertise, and personal examples of living this Mompreneur life and give support and assistance to you!  After sharing the stories and services of my amazing guests lately, I thought I’d share some of mine in case you’re new here or are curious about how I of...

If you can’t sit still or quiet your brain long enough to meditate (like I can’t), but want to have a powerful experience that moves the stagnant energy out of your body and gets your brain firing on all cylinders, then HypnoBreathwork may be your jam!  I was a skeptic at first, but trusted my new friend, Lauren Little, HypnoBreathwork Coach, sales expert, fellow mom, and entrepreneur, and sh...

Jaime McFaden is joining me for a very special episode that starts with holding space for a dear friend who’s grieving. We discussed how our village can be our best self care, the importance of self-reflection, asking for help and actually receiving it, the pencil theory, and the common misconception that self care is often done alone.  She’s a self-care specialist with over ten certification...

Is it time to say goodbye to something good to make room for something GREAT? As you may already know I left my elementary school teaching job of 15 years to be more available to my growing family, and started my own professional organizing business in 2015. It’s been so rewarding and fun. I loved working with busy moms of littles to get organized, and lately I’ve been in the middle of a business...

I can easily get lost in the details and stuck in the “how,” even with the best of intentions. Can you relate?  When we learn to ask for help, choose to be intentional, and take action, the path gets clearer.  Let’s talk about making your dream a reality!  Highlights: (03:44) Getting lost in the details (06:24) Asking for help (08:53) Writing it down makes it real and actionable&nbs...

Mobility specialist, yoga instructor, bestselling children's book author, mom, dancer, actor, and soon-to-be podcast host, Nicole Sciacca, is sharing her love of movement and passion for helping others feel ageless!   Her energy is unparalleled and joyfulness is contagious. Don’t miss the chance to connect and work with Nicole through her links below.  Highlights: (03:24) Helping pe...

I’m always sharing things that I love, wear often, get a great deal on, or get comments about in everyday life or in my business, so I thought why not share on the podcast? Of course I’m sticking with the 3’s! So here are my top 3 things I’m loving these days. You can find the links below to check them out.  Let me know if you want to hear more of my faves for organizing, mom hacks, business,...

In August I had the opportunity to speak on the bestselling author panel at FEMPOWERED LIVE, a 2-day women’s conference. I knew it would be fun and a chance to talk about my book, I’ve Got You, Girlfriend!, but I had no idea how impactful it would be on my life and business.  I was surrounded by like-minded speakers, authors, podcasters, business owners, and mompreneurs. We were vulnerable, b...

Need permission or a friendly reminder to invest in yourself? You’ve got it, girlfriend!  Inspired by a women’s personal development conference I was about to attend, I felt compelled to record this episode before hopping on a plane. I was so excited to be a speaker on the bestselling authors panel at the FEMPOWERED LIVE event in Denver, CO and stay on the extra day to absorb all the life and...

When you speak, do people really understand what you mean?  As a mom, wife, motivational speaker, podcaster, author, and a business owner, I can tell you that sending a clear message is important, and not always so easy. We may think what we’re saying makes total sense, but is it landing on your audience (your kids, co-workers, or clients) the way you intended? I wasn’t so sure. So I asked fo...

After years of navigating the uncertainty of entrepreneurship and mom life, I’ve often been called the “Queen of the Pivot.” It’s a name I’ve grown to love for what it represents. From elementary school teacher to business owner, professional organizer to Mompreneur Strategist, motivational speaker and award-winning podcaster to bestselling author, I’ve learned to embrace change more quickly and e...

What makes you an expert at something? It’s been said that it takes 10,000 hours of practice or experience to get you to expert status, but other research has shown that in some cases no matter how much you work toward a goal it’s just not in the cards.  This could be because of issues that exist beyond your control, like the fact that my 5’4” height would probably not have me winning any dun...

Bestselling Author, Career Coach, Employee Advocate, and fellow Mom, Courtney Murphy, is on the podcast sharing her expertise she writes about in her new book, Life After Burnout . Just like the subtitle says, she’s discussing how to reclaim, recover, and renew. Courtney supports her clients in finding fulfillment in their success that feels exciting and like they’re thriving, maximizing their per...

Pursuing our purpose sounds admirable and worthwhile, but what if it’s so new or uncertain that we don’t feel confident? I’ve been in the middle of a pivot myself in the last few months in my business and that sometimes comes with a lack of confidence.  What I’ve discovered after many necessary pivots, both personally and professionally, is if we lead with our purpose, confidence will follow....

Feeling stuck or a couple steps behind where you want to be in your home, life, or business? Here are some suggestions that’ll create forward momentum.   If it’s prep your stuff the night before, use Mel’s 5 Second Rule, try my 3 E’s for setting and achieving your goals (see links below), or something you come up with that works well for you in your style, go ahead and put that plan in p...

Whether you feel like you’ve got a message to share, have learned valuable lessons you feel compelled to teach, desire to serve others, want to entertain or educate an audience, or position yourself as an expert in your field, it’s time to consider writing a book!  Feel all the feelings like fear, anxiety, uncertainty? Wondering how you’ll find the time to write, if anyone would want to read...

Curious about publishing a book and even getting it to bestseller status? Here’s how it happened for me, and how you can do it too! I’ve had the privilege of working with the incomparable Samantha Joy. Not only did she help me with publishing my book, “I’VE GOT YOU, GIRLFRIEND! Why Getting Organized & Living This Mom Life is NOT a Solo Mission,” but she also created a launch plan that enabled...

Ever thought about writing a book to get your unique message, story, and expertise into the world, but have all the questions or reasons it’s not happening? Then you need today’s episode! I’m joined by my book editor, coach, “BookWitch” (said with love), and literary agent extraordinaire, Jessica Killingley (aka JKill), who’s giving us the real deal on getting it done and in the hands of those who...

Are you happy about the way you’re showing up in your life?  After hearing about a young friend’s passing I had a renewed perspective. Am I taking chances, taking action on things I want to pursue, making intentional choices that’ll move me toward the goals I want to accomplish? Am I using my gifts God gave me to serve others?  How about you? Do you feel like you’re on track to do and be...

Ready for a break from the school year grind, or feeling anxious about the new lack of structure?  As a Mompreneur with a regular schedule that combines mom life responsibilities & those of a business owner, I’m actually putting more pressure on myself to accomplish way more than usual! So let’s talk about how to manage some of those summer expectations realistically and give ourselves th...