Morganize with Me

Within this podcast series I'm doing things a little differently. I'm dropping three episodes each Tuesday, throughout August. Each episode will touch on aspects of hospitality. And the best part (drum roll) is that I've got a fantastic line up of interviews. The interviews are with amazing hosts who I'm grateful to call friends. Today's interview is with my dear friend Julie. We met at the Univer...

This series on hospitality is all about discovering your hospitality personality and digging into what that means with how you host, socialize, and spread love. Kimbra joins me today and we highlight her life, her hosting theme (an amazing donut party!), and how to host with kids. You'll love Kimbra's approach and also enjoy hearing about our mutual takeaways of socializing with people from differ...

Welcome to the next season of the Morganize with Me podcast! I'm thrilled to be sharing ALL about my upcoming book, Your Hospitality Personality , releasing 8.18.20 . Did you know that if you pre-order before August 18th, you'll receive a great bundle of gifts?!? It's a fabulous set of goodies! This book was SO fun to write and I love how relevant the topic is especially within our current circums...

This is the second of a two-part bonus series. (If you didn't listen to episode 47 be sure to buzz back there first!) In this interview, I continue my conversation with the founders of Bee Organized (Kristen and Lisa) and their Queen Bee franchise owner (Trish). We discuss the need for professional organizing services, both for mental and emotional health benefits. And also how organizing services...

This episode and the following, are a two-part bonus series. I had the joy of interviewing the fabulous founders of Bee Organized , Lisa and Kristen, and their Queen Bee franchise owner, Trish. We not only talk about all things organizing, we also cover the ins and outs of their business model and the opportunities they have for franchising. As a small business owner and a fellow professional orga...

Time management is challenging all the time, but especially right now. I shared some of my thoughts with you on how time and structuring things is more complicated than ever within this pandemic. My suggestions are to focus on being thankful and thoughtful . These two mindsets will help you regardless of the obstacles in your way. Lower the bar where you need to, extend grace (to yourself and othe...

Creating a capsule wardrobe is the topic of this episode! And I'm sharing with you my eBook Creating Capsule Wardrobe for FREE (use the code - THREEDAYS - at checkout). This may be a project to address or work on, but only if you have the time and motivation! Often our clothes and our closets can add to a sense of overwhelm. My hope is to provide you with some practical tips and tools to help you...

My friend and co-worker, Julie Pitts joined me in my recording studio/home office for today's interview. Julie is a Personal Trainer and Group Exercise Instructor. In our conversation we talk about how she got started on her own fitness journey and how she continues to prioritize her health and wellness. So, we discuss the importance of setting realistic goals, taking small steps, and finding acco...

Welcome back! In this episode, Amy, founder of Planet Renu returns for part two. In our interview we dive into the topics of composting, recycling, dancing (yes!), and juggling/scheduling.  Our conversation was encouraging and also convicting. I've yet to reach out to my waste/recycling company, but it is on my list. I'll blame COVID for now but not forever. What are you convicted to do or where w...

This is part one of a two part interview. I invited Amy, the founder of Planet Renu to join me and share her tips for how to live more sustainable. Amy's company is on a mission " to educate and inspire people to make small changes in their lives and in turn have a large impact on the earth ." In our interviews, Amy encourages us on how to go more reusable and make small changes within our day-to-...

On today's episode I invited my dear friend (and fellow Enneagram 3), Sarah Bragg on the show. Also, please note this episode was recorded prior to the COVID pandemic so we had no idea of how this topic of "working from home" would be SO relevant. I hope you will glean some amazing organizing tips from Sarah . She is a scheduling guru and her planning pages are great. As she and I both share, we e...

This is a last minute episode that I didn't intend to record but felt prompted to do so. I want to first thank all of you who are on the front lines and serving in some capacity with this virus. Our world has turned upside down and I want to offer my heartfelt appreciation and thanks to each of you for your incredible service. Your sacrifice is greatly noticed and appreciated. Secondly, my heart g...

Well it's time to wrap up season six! Thank you for joining with me as we talked about all things organizing and health. I enjoyed each one of my guests so much and also loved diving into each of the aspects of health. In this final episode, I reveal to you that yes, I too struggle with getting things done. Which is why I titled this episode "Do One Thing." Often, this is the hardest thing to do....

We can tend to underestimate the emotional weight of the clutter in our lives and the stress that it adds. And, while we can't avoid clutter and stress, we can work to mange it by staying in our sweet spot or what I like to call the "Goldilocks" feeling. In this episode, I encourage you to identify if you are more logical or emotional by nature and how you can best stay in the healthy middle groun...

Suzy shares the mic with me today and she is the perfect person to share all about how to prioritize your physical health. She is an avid runner and is actually featured in the Guinness Book of World Records (you'll have to tune in to hear what for!). Not only is Suzy a mom of four, she also hosts a fabulous podcast called Run Lift Mom. Be sure to go listen and also check out episode 45 when I joi...

Monica Leed joins me today. Monica has a design background in the fast-paced film industry. She spent over ten years cultivating curiosity in the art of efficient space design, time management, and the power of organizational systems. Then in 2011, life threw her an unexpected curveball that reminded her that a demanding career without a balanced home life will leave you feeling stuck and uninspir...

On this episode, my sweet daughter, Ainsley shared the mic with me. We chatted about how to balance your time and energy with your friends and relationships. Ainsley, at the young age of only 18, is wise beyond her years. She helped to shed some light into what teens are navigating these days, specifically when it comes to technology and accessibility. It's a different culture! And she also shared...

Lisa, also known as " Neatfreak McKinney, " grew up in beautiful Idaho as the oldest of seven children. Her mom is also a neat freak. (She had to be in order to stay sane in a house with nine people.) So Lisa learned early on that work always comes before play . It was one of the best things her parents ever taught her. She has always loved taking care of, decorating, and organizing her own home....

Micah Maddox is a national women's conference speaker, Bible teacher, blogger, and author of  Anchored In: Experience a Power-Full Life in a Problem-Filled World . She is passionate about helping women find purpose, peace, and calm in our chaotic world. As a pastor's wife, mother of three, and foster mom, she contributes her time to her family and local church serving as a women's ministry leader....

A little year end recap for you and a highlight of some of the various offerings I have for you here at MWM. As always, thank you for listening and following along. I'm wishing you all the best in 2020. If you are wanting to Take Back Your Goals this year, I encourage you to check out my goal challenge, don't let the word challenge scare you. And did you hear the exciting news??? There is a new pr...

Exciting news!!! TODAY a new product is launching! The Organizing Box is a seasonal subscription box thoughtfully curated to inspire you to live a more simplified, sustainable, and practical life. In the box we will be featuring reusable products, multitasking products, and all things organizational. Subscribe today and discover how to create your haven and care for your world. You don't want to m...

As the year winds down it's important to finish well! I'm cheering you on and I am excited to share that I have a Goal Challenge that will start in January. You don't want to miss this. If you want to target some new challenges for yourself in 2020, this is your guide. The best way to not miss all of the details is to subscribe to the MWM monthly newsletter. Join with me! Once a month, I'll drop i...

One of the best ways to stay healthy this season, is to be deliberate with getting your body moving. Look for more ways to move! Make a commitment to stay active within all of the other activities. Prioritizing your health is a gift you can give yourself. This includes the choices you make around food too. Choose well my friends! Move towards January with a good foundation of health and wellness. ...

Bridget pops in from Unclutter It and shares how she gets through the Michigan winters. She also covers how she streamlines gifts for her daughter. Bridget echoes my mindset of intentionality. We are encouraging you to work this season to adopt a focus on being more intentional. For all of the show notes + links click below on the "episode webpage."

Alexandra Kuykendall, author of  Loving My Actual Christmas,  is with me sharing some ways to help maximize the meaning of Christmas. Alex is someone who I love listening to and learning from. You'll appreciate her tangible tips and I highly encourage you pick up her book. It is a resource that will help you to be more intentional and thoughtful as you approach the holidays. For all of the show no...