Millennial Minimalists

Learn how to design a conscious closet that you can feel proud of! Kelly and Lauren speak with the brand manager behind the sustainable and ethical clothing brand, Boody Eco-wear. Boody is amongst a leading group of growing slow fashion brands that are dedicated to responsible practices. As we become increasingly conscious about how our clothes are manufactured, brands like Boody are helping us ma...

Learn how to live more sustainably today by starting with one small act. Kelly and Lauren are interviewed by a podcaster with a great sustainable mission. Host Amy Powell at The Attainable Podcast inspires us to adopt sustainable habits to help our planet today and for generations to come. In their discussion, you will learn how to be more mindful of the environment and how living sustainably is a...

Be inspired to plan your next trip with intention by leaning into your preferences and goals. Kelly and Lauren speak with special guest, Megan Anderluh, the editor of Moon Travel Guides about how to design your ideal vacation. They discuss how to experience new cities as an explorer rather than a tourist, and the benefits of taking in local spots rather than packing your days. Learn how to design...

In this one on one discussion between Kelly and Lauren, learn how the minimalist lifestyle can help you live more mindfully and feel more fulfilled. By clearing your life of excess, you become more mindful of your energy, your attention to others, and the environment. Kelly and Lauren share their thoughts on how this lifestyle has helped them be more present and less triggered by life's distractio...

This week's guest is comedy podcaster and creative entrepreneur Delanie Fischer! Delanie is also an extremely passionate and enthusiastic minimalist. Delanie is the co-host of the comedy and health podcast, Self-Helpless (a top iTunes and Spotify podcast), the artist behind "Dicks by Delanie", and a creative consultant working with new business owners and individuals in search of greater personal...

The World Health Organization (WHO) previously labeled stress as the "health epidemic of the 21st century" and today WHO has diagnosed burnout as an "extreme chronic workplace stress that has not been successfully managed." Today, millennials report a higher level of stress than any other generation. To explore this critical topic, Kelly and Lauren speak with the author of The Burnout Gamble, Hamz...

Lauren speaks with American author Josh Davis about his international bestseller titled, Two Awesome Hours: Science-Based Strategies to Harness Your Best Time and Get Your Most Important Work Done. If you are feeling overwhelmed with life and work demands, Josh argues that the answer is creating the conditions for two awesome hours of peak productivity every day. He shares simple steps to help you...

Kelly and Lauren speak with fellow millennial and minimalism pioneer Colin Wright. Colin shares his lifestyle journey and offers tips on how to design a more purposeful every day. Colin is the man behind the popular blog Exile Lifestyle, a celebrated author of over 30 books, the host of the "Lets Know Things" podcast, the co-founder of Asymmetrical Press (with Joshua Fields Millburn), and an inter...

Learn how minimalism can encourage us to remove the masks we often wear in life. Those parts of ourselves that we try to cover up or ignore out of shame or fear. Sometimes we use stuff to hide, to project hyper versions of ourselves or to avoid feeling vulnerable. Kelly and Lauren believe that as we declutter our lives, we become more aware of our physical and mental spaces and we have the opportu...

Kelly reads an essay she wrote titled, Tidy Up: Start Giving Back & Feel Happier Every Day. Kelly and Lauren took on a challenge to give back every day for 1-week and this piece reflects on their journey and the lessons they learned. This episode was inspired by their recent discussion with Jaqueline Way, the Founder and CEO of 365give – a global challenge that empowers people to make room for dai...

Today we are sharing a conversation with Jay Papasan, the co-author of the book, The ONE Thing: The Surprisingly Simple Truth Behind Extraordinary Results. The ONE Thing proposes that if we focus on the one most important task in any priority, we can cut through the clutter, simplify our workload, achieve better results in less time, and master what matters most. Be prepared to start thinking abou...

Kelly and Lauren celebrate their 50th episode by reflecting on their minimalist journeys since starting this podcast in August 2018. You will learn about some of the lifestyle improvements that come from adopting a minimalist lifestyle. For Kelly, the minimalist adopter, minimalism has helped her design her best life. For Lauren, the natural minimalist, despite always living simply, she has learne...

The Millennial Minimalists share Kelly's guest appearance on the Ideas Into Action Podcast, hosted by Hamza Khan, a multi-award-winning marketer, dynamic keynote speaker, and accomplished serial entrepreneur. Kelly shares her story as a minimalist adopter and delivers actionable advice on how to eliminate clutter and boost productivity. Together Kelly and Hamza talk about the minimalism lifestyle...

Kelly and Lauren reflect on their minimalist journeys and share an honest conversation about the challenges they have experienced while working to master this lifestyle. That being said, they believe that the life-changing benefits of living like a minimalist have been worth every obstacle. By sharing their honest reflections, Kelly and Lauren hope to inspire you to adopt or continue to adopt this...

When you think of your mind as a room, do you see a cluttered space? In this episode, you will learn how to create the mental space to sharpen your mind. Kelly and Lauren are joined by Marc Champagne, the co-founder of the private journal and reflection app, KYŌ, to discuss proven mental fitness practices that will help you reflect and recharge your mind. The KYŌ app is a platform for you to track...

Learn how to be happy every day by making room for purposes bigger than yourself. Kelly and Lauren are joined by Jaqueline Way, notable TEDx speaker and Founder and CEO of 365 Give – a global challenge that empowers people to create positive change through daily giving. Jaqueline says that one of the best ways you can make yourself happy is to make other people happy. Jaqueline is credited for her...

Learn how to declutter your emotional noise! All of the inner chaos and negative thoughts in your mind that do not serve you. Kelly and Lauren work to inspire you to navigate your mental space and remove your emotional excess; all the emotional baggage that is created by you and can also be eliminated by you. Like decluttering your stuff, you need to evaluate your emotional thoughts and create spa...

Learn about the minimalist productivity systems and lifestyle habits you can adopt and shape to win your every day. Lauren and Kelly chat with Raphael Wong, Host of The Canvas Series Podcast to share proven systems for success to help you live with greater intention; from how you think to how you manage your time and your surroundings. Be inspired to jumpstart your minimalist lifestyle journey and...

Be inspired to create an ethical and minimalist wardrobe that you can feel proud of! Kelly and Lauren sit down with Kristi Soomer, CEO of the ethical fashion brand, Encircled, a line of high quality, multi-use and responsible basics with the traveler in mind. Kristi believes that a conscious consumer is an impactful consumer and she works to inspire customers to build a wardrobe that creates space...

Be inspired to develop a growth-minded way of thinking, embrace your fears and take action on your goals. Kelly reads a short essay she wrote titled, A Minimalist Mindset: How minimalism inspired me to regain focus and own my life. This essay was published in Minimalism. Life, an online journal and collaborative project between The Minimalists, Minimalissimo and 5 STYLE. Learn more about your ad c...

Be inspired to build a high-quality, minimalist wardrobe that will reduce your impact and simplify your every day. To launch this discussion, Lauren and Kelly are supported by growing ethical fashion brand, Kotn, an Egyptian-Canadian brand that was born out of a desire for quality, simple and sustainable essentials. Recorded at Kotn Toronto, Lauren and Kelly are joined by influential minimalists a...

Your digital life is just as important as your physical health. If you are addicted to your digital devices or if you want to be more intentional with how you engage with these tools, this episode is for you! Be inspired to make lasting habit changes! Become more present and regain deep focus. Digital addiction has been cited as one of the most devastating epidemics of the 21st century and it's up...

If you want to live more sustainably, this is the episode for you! Meet zero waste lifestyle expert and host of the Zero Waste Lifestyle Podcast, Laura Nash. Laura recently threw out her first bag of garbage in 8 months! Learn about the strong connection between the minimalist lifestyle and zero waste lifestyle and take away great tips on how to be more environmentally conscious. 3 Actions You Can...

Essay: Minimalism is a Lifestyle Template Be inspired to observe minimalism as an opportunity to design your ideal life. Kelly reads a short essay she wrote titled, Minimalism is a Lifestyle Template: How I've used minimalism as a template to design my ideal life. Kelly adopted the minimalist lifestyle in an effort to find greater meaning and fulfillment in her every day. Now, ten months later, sh...

If you are motivated to start simplifying your life, we suggest starting with your closet! In this episode you will learn how to declutter your closet, refine your wardrobe, and design your dream closet for good. Kelly and Lauren hope to inspire lasting positive changes that will influence you to simplify all areas of your life. Matt D'Avella: Decluttering for Messy People Verena Erin (My Green Cl...