Organized Chaos | The Unfiltered + Unapologetic Podcast

As winter settles in and the days grow shorter, seasonal depression can quietly take hold — especially after long, demanding seasons of burnout. In this episode of Organized Chaos , Chevelle opens up about the emotional weight that often accompanies the colder months and the holiday season, where expectations run high but energy and joy can feel low. Chevelle reflects on how seasonal depression sh...

Behind the Big Curtain: Why Intimate Weddings Matter More Than Ever In today’s episode of Organized Chaos , Chevelle pulls back the curtain on the wedding industry and explores the unexpected truth so many couples overlook: bigger doesn’t always mean better. After years of planning and photographing extravagant, show-stopping celebrations, Chevelle has discovered a deeper perspective — one where i...

“The Soft Era” is a warm, poetic, real-talk deep dive into what happens when a woman finally gets tired of living in survival mode. Chevelle unpacks healing your nervous system, choosing peace, letting go of chaos, setting boundaries, accepting soft love, and rediscovering yourself after trauma. This episode is slow, immersive, emotional, and deeply grounding—a full-body reminder that softness isn...

In this raw and deeply personal episode, Chevelle opens the door to the version of herself the world never sees — the quiet, soft, exhausted, stubborn, resilient woman behind the charisma and strength. From being a blue-collar wife navigating the loneliness of life with a partner who works away, to the emotional weight of always being “the strong one,” to the silent battles fought behind closed do...

Christmas used to be simple. Soft. Sacred. A season filled with family, faith, and traditions that didn’t require perfection or a price tag. But somewhere along the way, the holidays became louder, busier, and more commercial than ever — and many of us are left wondering where the real magic went. In this heartfelt episode of Organized Chaos , Chevelle peels back the glittery layers of modern Chri...

What happens when choosing peace means disappointing people? In this episode, I talk about the guilt that comes with protecting your energy — the kind that shows up when you stop inviting everyone into your milestones, and start choosing yourself instead. It’s about learning that boundaries aren’t betrayals, that peace sometimes looks “selfish” to the people who benefitted from your lack of it, an...

What happens when the thing you love starts to hurt? In this episode, I open up about my own experience with burnout — the kind that doesn’t scream, but quietly steals your joy. From the morning I poured my coffee down the drain because even the thought of drinking it felt like too much, to the emotional fatigue that comes from therapy, trauma work, and “doing the work” when you’re just tired of h...

Sometimes, doing it all isn’t about balance — it’s about becoming. In this week’s episode, Chevelle dives into the messy, beautiful reality of being a multi-passionate creative in a world that keeps telling her to “niche down.” From wedding photography and planning to charcuterie, music, and podcasting — she opens up about what it really takes to keep chasing growth, even when it gets lonely. This...

“The Wounds You Can’t See” takes a raw and unfiltered look at emotional neglect — the quiet kind that hides behind screens, exhaustion, and unspoken family patterns. Chevelle opens up about her own childhood experiences growing up in silence and how the lack of emotional connection created invisible scars that lasted into adulthood. Using personal storytelling, lived experience, and current statis...

 Sometimes the hardest truth is the one you already knew. In this episode, Chevelle dives into the quiet power of realization — the ache of unbalanced friendships, the peace in walking away, and the moment your heart finally admits what your mind has whispered all along. A soft, soulful reminder that letting go isn’t weakness — it’s freedom. And that peace doesn’t need applause to be powerful. 🎙 L...

This week on Organized Chaos , we’re keeping it light, cozy, and a little bit chaotic. After last week’s heavy conversation, I wanted to take a step back and celebrate the little things that make life brighter. From pumpkin spice lattes and football Sundays to playlists that heal the soul and my heelers chasing leaves like velociraptors, this episode is all about finding joy in the ordinary. We’ll...

September is Suicide Prevention Month, and this is the most personal episode I’ve ever recorded. “ Stay for Tomorrow ” is a raw, heartfelt letter to anyone who has ever felt like leaving. In it, I share my own story of surviving ten suicide attempts, the moment my 2½-year-old niece became my “little red lifesaver,” and the reasons I’m still here today. We’ll talk honestly about what’s left behind...

We’ve all heard the words: “ You handled it so well .” They’re meant as comfort, maybe even praise, but too often they hide the truth of what’s really going on beneath the surface. In this episode, I open up about the heavy reality behind those words — surviving sexual abuse within family, carrying trauma in silence, watching friends navigate workplace abuse under systems of authority, and the inv...

September is my season. It’s wedding chaos, it’s harvest in full swing, it’s NFL football Sundays, and it’s my birthday month — all colliding into one beautiful storm. In this episode, I share what it feels like to live in that rhythm: the exhaustion and reward of wedding season, the science and magic of harvest, the teamwork of football, the beauty of crisp mornings and glowing sunsets, and the g...

Episode 31 feels poetic — thirty-one episodes landing just a week before my 31st birthday on September 13. In this milestone episode, I reflect on what thriving really means in this season of life. From the chaos of my twenties, rebuilding after heartbreak, and navigating healing with PTSD, to love that circled back full circle, the messy grief of infertility and pregnancy loss, the friendships ga...

Thirty weeks. Thirty episodes . Thirty times of showing up, even when life was messy, heavy, or uncertain. In this milestone episode, I reflect on what it really means to hit 30 episodes of Organized Chaos — not just for the podcast, but for me personally. I share the growth, the heartbreaks, the healing, and the transformation these past 30 weeks have held. From listeners as young as 12 to as wis...

The unhealed version of you will align with people who can’t walk beside the healed version of you. In this raw and real episode of Organized Chaos , I open up about what it feels like to outgrow circles, lose people you thought were forever, and step into the loneliness — and freedom — of healing. I share stories from the fireline about fear, leadership, and survival, tie in the resilience of bei...

Everyone loves the idea of chasing a dream — but no one talks about the bill that comes due. In this episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on what it really takes to go after the life you want, whether that’s starting a business, releasing music, hosting a podcast, buying a home, or building a family. We’ll get into the late nights, the financial sacrifices, the copycats, the friends who cheer unt...

You’re the one who hosts the parties, checks in on everyone, remembers the birthdays, and holds it all together—so why do you feel so alone? In this raw and reflective episode, Chevelle opens up about the emotional toll of being “the strong one,” the grief of one-sided friendships, and the therapy-fueled realization that the question isn’t “What’s wrong with me?” —it’s “Why am I staying where I’m...

It’s football season—and whether you’re a diehard fan or just here for the snacks, this one’s for you. In this comeback-inspired episode, Chevelle unpacks what football taught them about healing, leadership, and resilience. From playing hurt to rewriting your playbook, this episode is for anyone rebuilding quietly, setting boundaries, and learning to lead with heart—not hustle. Whether you’re spri...

They say “the customer is always right” — but in the wedding and event industry? That phrase needs a serious reality check. In this episode of Organized Chaos , Chevelle dives into the emotional labor of working with difficult clients, what happens when professional advice gets ignored, and the toll of constantly having to prove your value. From boundaries to burnout, pricing flexibility to Pinter...

They don’t like you—but they copy you. They never clap for you—but they watch everything you do. In this bold, unfiltered episode, Chevelle dives deep into the messy world of imitation, competition, and the power of staying rooted in your authenticity—even when the drama’s loud and the energy’s off. We talk copycats, creative boundaries, and the kind of growth that makes people uncomfortable. If y...

Vendor Diaries: Behind the Velvet Curtain Running a wedding business looks glamorous from the outside—but what’s it really like? In this vulnerable episode, Chevelle peels back the layers of life as a wedding planner and photographer, sharing the raw, honest truth about burnout, boundaries, and building a brand from scratch. From the illusion of “booked and blessed” to the reality of being emotion...

Episode 22: Home Sweet Headache — The Chaos of Homeownership in Canada Buying a house: the Canadian dream… or a financial horror story? In this episode, Chevelle gets real about the highs, lows, and total chaos of owning a home in Canada. From sky-high prices, mortgage stress tests, and endless taxes, to the freedom of tearing down a wall (or two) — it’s all on the table. We’ll break down the cost...

This wasn’t the summer I turned pretty. This was the summer I turned real . In this deeply honest solo episode, I open up about my 50 lb weight loss journey over 7 months—not as a "glow-up," but as a full-body reckoning. After gaining weight from a hormone imbalance caused by birth control, I had to fight to feel like myself again. With consistent gym time, hours of walking, and more rou...