This Organized Life: Decluttering Tips for Moms, Entrepreneurs and Professional Organizers

Hi Friends! Today is the last day of 2020 and our final episode of the year. Congratulations for persevering through unforeseeable trials and tribulations–you made it! There’s no denying that 2020 was filled with loss and change-whether personal, professional, financial, or social; we each have a story, battle-scars, and experiences to pull from as we enter a new year.  We’ve had to redefine prior...

Hi Friends! Today we are taking a walk down memory lane as we recap our most popular episodes of 2020.  We looked at which ones were the most popular from you based on downloads, and which were my personal favorites. One thing is for certain, we’ve had some incredible guests this year on TOL, and I’m not going to lie, it was hard for me to choose my top five. As I sat down and listened to hours of...

Hi Friends! Every year we put together a holiday gift guide to make your shopping a little easier.  Despite 2020 turning the world upside down, we were determined to find some great clutter-free options for you and the family!  Joining me today is SBO Partner, Melynda Weiland. Melynda is the founder of Order to Everything in Austin, TX. Together we scoured the internet to find a variety of gifts t...

Hi Friends! Today we are wrapping up our series on Clutter & The Enneagram with Enneagram 9, Marissa Orr.  You may remember Marissa from episode 191 where we talked about her book Lean Out, The Truth About Women, Power & The Workplace. A lot of what Marissa talks about in her book has to do with personality styles, so I invited her back on TOL to talk about the influence on her Enneagram type to h...

Hi Friends! Today on TOL I sat down with fellow Enneagram 8, Abi Robins. Abi is a trained Enneagram Teacher & Yoga Therapist in Austin, TX. Abi is the author of the book, The Conscious Enneagram. I invited Abi on the show to talk about all things Enneagram 8-otherwise known as The Challenger.  Of all 9 types, Eights are one of the most misunderstood numbers on the Enneagram. We can be seen as boss...

Hi Friends! Today I am joined by Enneagram 7, Sarajane Case. Sarajane is an author, speaker, podcaster, and now YouTuber based out of Asheville, NC. With an Instagram account (@enneagramandcoffee) of over half a million followers, a podcast that regularly stays at the top of the charts, and a book: The Honest Enneagram, Sarajane is a rising leader in the self-help industry. I invited Sarajane on T...

Hi Friends! Today I am joined by Enneagram 6, Leslie Bley. Leslie is a therapist, and founder of Your Enneagram Consultant where she incorporates Enneagram teaching into private practice with her clients. Leslie lives in Austin with her husband and their (almost) 10-year-old twin boys. I invited Leslie to come on TOL to shed some light into the world of Enneagram sixes, otherwise known as “The Loy...

Hi FriendsI hope you are enjoying our series on Clutter & The Ennenagram. If you are just joining us, I encourage you to go back and listen to the other guests in this series, including author of the best selling book: The Road Back to You, Ian Morgan Cron. Today sit down with Enneagram 5, Elizabeth Evans. I don’t have a lot of 5’s in my life, but as an Enneagram 8, I do share a line with them, so...

Hi FriendsToday we are continuing with our series on Clutter & The Enneagram through the lens of the Enneagram 4, otherwise known as The Romantic. My guest is bestselling author and Enneagram 4, Ian Morgan Cron whose books include the national bestseller, The Road Back to You: An Enneagram Journey to Self-Discovery (my go-to book for anyone looking to learn about the Enneagram). Ian is also a psyc...

Hi Friends! Are you enjoying our series on Clutter and the Enneagram? Today’s guest is Enneagram 3, Abbey Howe. You may know Abbey from YouTube or Instagram as EnneagramAbbey. Her YouTube channel has over 1 million views, and all you have to do is watch one of her videos to know why! In true Enneagram three form, she is funny & relatable. During our conversation, Abbey talks about how she manages...

Hi Friends! Today we are continuing with our series on Clutter & The Enneagram and talking all about Enneagram Twos, otherwise known as The Helper. Joining me is Ashton Whitmoyer-Ober, aka: @enneagramashton on Instagram where she has built a community of over 350k followers! Ashton is an Enneagram coach and author of the book Enneagram for Relationships which was released in March 2020. During our...

Hi friends! Today we are kicking off what I suspect is going to be one of my favorite series to date-Clutter & The Enneagram. If you have been around me for more than a hot second, you will know that I have a slight obsession with the Enneagram (at least according to my family). If you’re new to the Enneagram, it’s a personality typology with nine distinct types. What makes the Enneagram different...

Hi Friends! Well, we did it! 200 episodes of This ORGANIZED Life Podcast (cue the confetti!). Joining me on this momentous occasion is none other than my real life partner-in-crime, Josh Palau. On today’s episode we look back over the past 4 years and talk about how the show has evolved, some of my favorite guests, and what I envision for the future of This ORGANIZED Life and Simply B Organized. W...

Joining me today is Author Morgan Tyree- who you may remember from episode 148 where we talked about reclaiming time and seasonal organizing challenges to keep you motivated. Morgan recently released a new book called Your Hospitality Personality and I invited her back on the show to tell us all about it!

Hi Friends! Today we are wrapping up our series on Men Making a Difference. If you haven’t listened to our other guests, I highly recommend going back and binging the last 3 episodes-they won’t disappoint! Joining me today is advocate, author and TedX speaker, Josh Levs. Josh is a former CNN and NPR journalist, and the leading global expert on modern fathers in the workplace. He stepped into a glo...

Hi Friends! You guys know how passionate I am about funding research for pediatric cancer and the work I do with the St. Baldrick’s Foundation, right? Well, you are in for a treat with this conversation! As we continue with our series on Men Making a Difference, I am happy to share today’s guest with you–my new friend Matt Coulter. Matt is the president of the BeYOUtiful Foundation, a (501c3) non...

Hi Friends! Joining me today is entrepreneur, author, philanthropist, my longtime friend, Brad Aronson. Brad’s latest book, HUMAN KIND is on the Wall Street Journal, and USA Today best seller list, and after listening to our conversation you’ll know why! I invited Brad on our show to share his personal journey of walking through his wife, Mia’s,cancer diagnosis, it’s impact on their family, and ho...

Joining me today is psychologist, author, podcaster and parenting expert Dr. Robert Zeitlin. Robert is the author of the book, Laugh More, Yell Less: A Guide to Raising Kick-Ass Kids (Stuck-At-Home Edition), and advocate for kids. He brings creativity, curiosity, and bravery to his work in Positive Psychology to support children and their parents. Dr. Zeitlin is also a husband and father to two gr...

          Hi Friends! At the time of this recording, COVID and Quarantine barely on our radar. In fact, my original focus for this interview was supposed to be about “take your kid to work” for the homeschooling mom.  Who knew the foreshadowing that was about to happen.  My guest today is Kristi Clover is a home organization and #momlife expert. Kristi is the author of M.O.M.=Master Organizer of M...

          Hi Friends! Today I am joined by fellow working mom and podcaster, Jenny Elliott. Jenny is the host of Career Mom Podcast which helps to support moms working in corporate America (and boy do we need that NOW more than ever!). After the birth of her son, Jenny was so unprepared for the transition from being a CAREER WOMAN to a CAREER MOM that she had a complete identity crisis.  We had an...

Hi Friends! Joining me today is my friend, Karen Cahn. If there is one word I would use to describe Karen, it would be “powerhouse.” Karen is the Founder & CEO of IFundWomen, the go-to funding marketplace for women-owned businesses and all the people who want to support them, from individuals to enterprises. IFundWomen provides online fundraising services, expert business coaching, and a powerful...

          Hi Friends! Joining me today is bestselling author, and leadership speaker, Marissa Orr. I asked Marissa to join me on This ORGANIZED Life Podcast to talk about life as a single mother of 3, what prompted her speak out about the inequalities she experienced during her time at Google & Facebook, and what eventually led her to write her breakout book: Lean Out, The Truth About Women, Power...

Hi Friends! Joining me today is Swarna Anthan. Swarna is a mom to a 6 year old son, and founder and CEO of MagicPolygon-a storytelling platform available in the AppStore.  Like so many start-ups, Swarna created this app when she realized that her son preferred STORYTELLING to STORY READING. Recognizing a gap in the marketplace, she set off to create a storytelling platform for kids where grandpare...

Hi Friends!  Joining me today is Renee Appelle, wife, mom, and SVP, Global Partnerships & Strategy at VOX media. Rennee (normally) lives in NYC with her handy husband and their 2 adorable boys, but they have temporarily relocated due to COVID.  I invited Renee on our show to talk about life as a working mom, what it looks like to live in NYC during a pandemic, delivering a baby under quarantine, a...

          Hi Friends! Penny Williams is a coffee-lovin’, atypical-parenting-obsessed momma on a mission! Having walked through her own parenting struggles, she now helps families on this always chaotic, often stressful, anything-but-ordinary parenting journey. Through her podcast, award-winning books, online parent training programs, parent coaching, and mom retreats, she has helped thousands of f...