This Organized Life

Hi Friends!Last month I had the pleasure of sitting down with my dear friends, Kirsty and Amy, for their popular podcast The Art of Decluttering to talk about my Enneagram and Clutter framework.It was such a great conversation that I decided to share it with all of you. Grab a cup of coffee (or whatever you prefer) and enjoy!BTW, if you’re not already subscribed to their show, you are missing out. Check out the links below to learn more!XOXO-LaurieP.S. There is still time to send in your questions for our “Ask Me Anything” episode.Email: info@simplyborganized.comDM: @thisorganizedlifepodcastComment in our Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/thisorganizedlifepodcastLinks Mentioned in this EpisodeEnneagram and Clutter Course(s) https://simplyborganized.com/enneagram-and-clutter/Use the code DECLUTTER20 at the checkout to receive 20% offConnect with The Art of Decluttering https://www.theartofdecluttering.com.au/

Before we get into today’s episode, I have a favor to ask you. We are planning an “ask me anything episode” where we answer listener questions on the air. Questions can be about organizing, parenting, marriage, the enneagram, entrepreneurship-you name it! Nothing is off limits.To submit a question:Send an email to info@simplyborganized.com with Ask Me Anything in the subject lineShoot us a dm or better yet, make us a short video and send to @thisorganizedlifepodcastWe can’t wait to hear from you!Now back to today’s episode. Joining me today is Noell Jett- the creative force behind the popular Jett Set Farmhouse, where she and her husband Daniel, along with their now FIVE children share their lives, DIY tips, cleaning and organization hacks, recipes, and their home building journey with their millions of followers on TikTok and Instagram. In her debut book, From the Ground Up, Noell tells her incredible life story. Today, I’ve invited her onto This ORGANIZED Life to share her story with all of you.During o

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Hi Friends,Before we get into today’s episode, I want to remind you to visit DeniseAlbright.com for all of your back to school organizing products. Use promo code SIMPLYB to receive 40% off your entire purchase of -valid through Sept 15, 2022Today we are talking about an area of organizing that most people prefer not to think about-after life wishes.My guest today is Dean Lambert. Dean has worked with funeral professionals for nearly 30 years to help them connect and serve the families facing one of the most challenging moments of their lives: the loss of a loved one.As a father who has himself experienced the loss of a child, he knows first hand the grief that clouds the vision needed to honor a life well-lived.Dean is leading the Love Always Project with a team of experienced subject matter experts and people committed to its purpose: encouraging people to think more positively and proactively about end-of-life issues and funeral prearrangement.During our conversation we talk about:HOW and WHEN to start th

Before we get started, I’d like to thank our sponsor for today’s episode The ClassKeeper and ClassKeeper App! Use Promo code SIMPLYB when you visit DeniseAlbright.com to receive 40% off your entire purchase-valid through Sept 15, 2022We are back today with another one of our Partner Spotlight episodes! I look forward to learning from other Professional Organizers about their journey and approach to organizing.Joining me today is my friend, and SBO Partner Kate Bosch, founder of Kate Bosch Professional Organizing in Rhode Island. Kate is a Certified Professional Organizer, and mother to two teenage daughters. Prior to becoming a CPO, Kate has an eclectic background that includes:B.A. from Yale University in Art HistoryAssistant Buyer of Bras and Shapewear (aka girdles) at Filene'sBeing a milliner (aka a hat maker)Retail business ownerStay-at-home mom, Wife to her artist/professor husband , and serial volunteerAll of these skills and jobs have played a role in helping her work with clients, not to mention jugg

If you are a parent of school aged kids, you are going to want to lean into this episode!Joining me today is Denise Albright. Founder and Queen Bee for a collection of organizing products she designs and distributes through her website denisealbright.com. You may recognize her fun and functional line of organizing products when they were featured on Good Morning America and the View.As most parents know, the influx of school papers, especially artwork can be overwhelming, so I invited Denise to share with us how you can keep the memories, without drowning in paper clutter.Her products also include journals, pads and notebooks for:BudgetingGratitudeWeekly CalendarsTo-Do lists   If you are a digital memory maker, her Class Keeper App serves as a digital scrapbook where you can easily (and safely) store and share your memories.Denise is offering an exclusive promotion for TOL listeners that you won’t want to miss.Visit denisealbright.com and 40% off your entire purchase + free shipping over $75!Use code SIMPLYB

Hi Friends,This episode was originally scheduled to release last week, as a follow up to our Enneagram and Clutter series (side note: If you haven’t had a chance to listen, I highly recommend you do!)Over the past 9 weeks I had the opportunity to sit down with some incredible guests, each one representing a different type on the Enneagram (a personality typology that looks at motivation rather than behavior). In other words, “the why you do what you do.”During the first half of our show I talked about:Similarities & differences with how each type deals with clutterThinking, Feeling & Doing and the value in recognizing which center you default to.The importance of having language to communicate how clutter and organization affect your lifeIn the second half of the show, we get tactical about what I call the 5 C’s to Getting Organized. 5 simple steps to help you navigate a project from start to finish. The 5 C’s are:ClarityCategorizeContainConsistencyContentmentAs you think about the areas of your hom

Hi Friends!Joining me today is Emmy-winning filmmaker and photographer, Kate Schermerhorn. Kate recently completed her third feature length documentary, 'Do I Need This?' about consumerism, excess, and the stuff from which happiness is truly made. The documentary is already getting critical acclaim. In the documentary, Kate turns the camera on her own family and chronicles how her parents, brother and kids each navigate the decluttering process.I invited Kate on the show to talk about what drew her to the topic of environmental consumption and how it’s impacted how she looks at “stuff”.During our conversation we talked about:The role of emotional clutter and how it often shows up as shameFinding the middle ground between hoarding and minimalismDefining the legacy you want to leave behind   Kate opened up about her own struggles with letting go, and shares how she wants folks to walk away thinking more consciously about what makes us happy-because often it’s not the “thing” rather the memories we make.Make sur

Hi Friends!Today we are wrapping up our Enneagram & Clutter summer series with my good friend, Gail Waterman. Gail is no stranger to TOL, you may remember her talking about her experience caring for aging parents, and most recently on episode 231, during our “behind the scenes” series. Today Gail graciously agreed to open up about her life as an Enneagram 9, otherwise known as the Peacemaker.During our conversation, we talked about:The role of self doubt in ninesThe importance of clear deadlinesWhy procrastination is a constant struggleGail shares how she was first introduced to the Enneagram, how she figured out her type, and the clarity that has come from understanding why she responds to situations the way she does.In the second half of the show we talked about the relationship between fives and nines and how clutter shows up in her home. I always love chatting with my IRL friends, especially when they are in-studio with me!I hope you have enjoyed this series as much as I have. If you want to learn

For the lashttps://www.instagram.com/themrshermann/t 2 episodes in this series we are bringing the guests in-house with 2 of my team members. Joining me today is Enneagram 8, Kimberly Hermann. Kimberly is a wife, mom of 3 girls and the backbone of all things related to SBO.As an Enneagram 8 myself, I love talking with other eights to see the similarities in how we deal with people, situations, and of course, clutter.During our conversation, Kimberly talks aboutGrowing up with a mom who is a hoarderTaking ChargeWe also talked about the strong intuition of Eights and how emotional clutter really isn’t a thing for us.Make sure to check out the links below for all things mentioned during this episode.We will be back next week, wrapping up our Enneagram Types, with my good friend, Gail who is an Enneagram 9-you won’t want to miss it!Connect with Kimberly 

Join me next Wednesday for a FREE webinar! 5 Ways to Make Money as a Professional Organizer. This webinar is for anyone who is interested in starting or scaling a business in the professional organizing world. You can register here: https://simplyborganized.com/julywebinar/Today I am talking with Jackie Brewster. Jackie is a certified Enneagram coach and author who has been married for over 20 years and has 4 beautiful children. She graciously took time from her vacation to chat with me about life as an Enneagram 7, otherwise known as the Enthusiast.During our conversation we talked about:The importance of margin for SevensWhich type of clutter she struggles with most (physical, emotional or calendar)The role of the 5 clutter pitfalls in her life (procrastination, indecision, guilt, overwhelm & time)I loved learning from Jackie how clutter and organization show up in her life, both personally and professionally.Connect with Jackie:WEBSITE INSTAGRAM

Hi Friends!Have you ever thought to yourself “What if I need this someday?”What if your initial response to most things were rooted in fear? I’m talking about the worst-case scenario thinkers. You know, the folks who are mentally preparing for the apocalypse.If that’s you, then you are in the right place.My guest today is Enneagram 6, Angee Robertson. I invited Angee on the show to shed some light into the world of the Enneagram 6, otherwise known as the Loyalist.During our conversation we talk about:When Sixes seek outside authority for adviceHow Sixes can easily become overwhelmed with decision fatigueWhy Sixes tend to ask a lot of questionsWEBSITE https://angeerobertson.comINSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/6ish_andiknowit/OTHER LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:ANGEE’S BOOK RECOMMENDATION The Road Back to You 

Joining me today is Enneagram 5, Kellyn Swift. Kellyn is the founder of unabridged freedom, and facilitates the popular IG page: @5ish_andiknowit.Known as the Investigator, fives have a desire to acquire knowledge to appear capable and competent. I often describe them as questioners, gathering as much information as possible. Knowing this, It makes sense that our analytical Fives are the first type in the head triad.During our conversation Keilly and I discuss:How the scarcity mindset of the Five can impact physical, emotional or calendar clutterThe importance of understanding the difference between rhythms & rigidityWhat her childhood looked like as the oldest of six children and how that impacts her life now We will be back next week talking to Enneagram 6, Angee Robertson.CONNECT WITH KELLYN:WEBSITE https://www.unabridgedfreedom.com/INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/5ish_andiknowit/KELLYN’S BOOK RECOMMENDATION: The Body Keeps Score & Take Care of Your Type

We are continuing with our Summer of Enneagram series and I have to admit that I was definitely fan- girling over today’s guest.Joining me today is Enneagram four Leeann Dearing who you may know from her viral videos on the Enneagram with her partner in crime, Michelle. Together they run the YouTube & Instagram Top Knot Comedy.Leeann graciously opened up about her journey into the Enneagram and specifically how she views clutter and organization from the lens of her type.During our conversation we talked aboutWhy she craves “white space” in any roomHow she learned to separate feelings from factsThe importance of discipline and why she views it as a gift  We will be back next week with our Enneagram 5 guest, so if this is your first time tuning in, make sure you click the subscribe button! CONNECT WITH LEEANN:WEBSITE https://www.dearingstudio.com/INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/topknotcomedy/YOUTUBE https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCM_E3ChvErVRVPTFcrLApnA

We are back with part 2 of my conversation with the dynamic duo from Pro Organizer Studio-Jen Kilbourne and Melissa Klug. If you haven’t listened/watched last week's episode, I suggest you hit the pause button and go check it out.Today Melissa & Jen dig deeper into each of their types. Melissa talks about the importance of protecting your time as a Two, and Jen opens up about the value of physical organization for the mental well-being of Threes.Although both types are in the heart triad (meaning that they are feeling dominant), there are some distinct differences in how they see the world, and how they relate and respond to clutter.WEBSITE INSTAGRAMFACEBOOK 

Today we are continuing with our summer series on Clutter & The Enneagram and boy you are in for a treat! Joining me today are my good friends Melissa Klug (Enneagram 2)  & Jen Kilbourne (Enneagram 3), aka: the dynamic duo from Pro Organizer Studio. During our conversation we talk about: the struggle to say “no,”setting healthy boundaries, and how clutter makes them feel (and what to do about it)CONNECT WITH MELISSA & JEN:WEBSITE: www.proorganizerstudio.comINSTAGRAM: www.instagram.com/proorganizerstudioFACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/proorganizerstudio

Today we are kicking off our summer series on Clutter & The Enneagram!  Each week for the next 9 weeks, I chat with different guests who each have a different Enneagram type and talk about the role that clutter plays in their lives.Does clutter stress them out?  Are they clutter-blind? What strategies have they used to help keep them organized and clutter free?To start our series, I am joined by Enneagram 1, Andrew Lang. ​​Andrew is an educator in Tacoma, Washington, an Enneagram scholar and student of Richard Rohr’s Living School for Action and Contemplation.  During the episode we talk about Andrew’s journey into the Enneagram, what life is like as an Enneagram 1 and what he calls “the should monster”Regardless of your Enneagram type, this series gives you a front row seat to how clutter shows up differently in each of our lives. If you are new to our show, make sure to click the subscribe button-new episodes drop each Thursday.CONNECT WITH ANDREW:WEBSITE: https://www.andrewglang.com/ INSTAGRAM: https:/

We are back with another Partner Spotlight Episode, and today I’m joined by my good friend, Kelly Beutler. Kelly is the Owner of The Joyful Sort in Columbus, OH.  Kelly is a boy mom, lover of donuts, and passionate about helping people sort through their clutter to get to the good stuff in life. During our conversation we talked about juggling motherhood and growing a business, what she loves about organizing and her 4 step process on decluttering before a move. And in true This ORGANIZED Life form we also touch on the Enneagram!Check out the links below for everything we discussed on today’s episode.CONNECT WITH KELLYhttps://www.thejoyfulsort.com/https://www.facebook.com/thejoyfulsort/https://www.instagram.com/thejoyfulsort/OTHER LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:PRODUCT RECOMMENDATION: https://idesignlivesimply.com/SBO PARTNER PROGRAM:  https://simplyborganized.com/sbo-partner-program/P.S. Next week we kick off our Summer of Enneagram Series where we’re talking about all things clutter & organizing throug

Joining me today is the creator of the community Raising Simple, and author of the book Minimalism for Families, Zoë Kim. During our conversation we talked about how she defines minimalism, the importance of writing down your “why”,  and the tactical and emotional process she went through in her own journey.I love how she compares simplifying your life to peeling back layers of an onion–As you get closer to the center it’s ok to cry.This is a great conversation that takes a holistic approach to minimalism and I can’t wait to hear what you think!Make sure to check out the links below everything we talked about on the show.Check out these links below:https://www.raisingsimple.com/https://www.instagram.com/raisingsimple/https://yourcolorguru.com/aff/10/

Hi Friends!Joining me today is Kait Hilton, founder of Harmonie Organizing in the DC/ MD area.  Kait is also one of our SBO Partners, and I invited her on the show today to talk about her newest venture, My Token Chart-a family communication tool that she created to help empower your kids through positive parenting.As a single mom of 2 kids, Kait knows first hand how challenging it can be to run a business, a household and the majority of parenting responsibilities too.During our conversation Kait talks about:Her journey to becoming a professional organizer from a career in social workWhy she felt the need to create My Token Chart and why it’s different from a traditional “chore chart”The positive impact on her kids critical thinking and decision making skills since incorporating the system into her householdI am so proud of all my SBO partners, for not only serving their local communities with their organizing services, but for thinking outside the box on ways to expand their businesses, whether through coac