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

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 the conversation with loved ones about your wishesThe information you’ll want to include in your planningThe difference between a will and health proxyHow the work at the LOVE ALWAYS PROJECT helps with organization.This is a heavy topic, but one that is important. There is a freedom that comes from knowing you are honoring your loved ones wishes, and let’s face it, in times of grief, the last thing any of us need is the added stress of trying to do the “right” thing.For additional information mentioned in this episode, please check out the links below.Connect with Dean:Website: www.lovealwaysproject.orgFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheLoveAlwaysProj/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_love_always_project/Twitter: https://twitter.com/The_Love_AlwaysDean’s Book Recommendation: The Storyteller: Tales of Life and Music

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 juggling a household and successful business.During our conversation Kate shares some strategies that she uses both at home and with her clients to keep organized. We talked about her favorite productivity apps (which you can find in our show notes) and what she loves most about her job.If you are interested in starting your own professional organizing business we’d love to chat! Click on the link below to learn more about about our SBO Partner Program & One-One Mentoring:https://simplyborganized.as.me/sbopartnercallXOXO-LaurieConnect with Kate:WebsiteInstagramFacebookLinkedIn

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 at checkout-offer valid through September 15, 2022OTHER LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODEDENISE’S BOOK RECOMMENDATIONS: SOUNDTRACKS | CHASING THE BRIGHTSIDE

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 home that trigger stress, anxiety and overwhelm, just know that there is a clear path to help you navigate through it, and we are with you every step of the way.XOXO-LaurieP.S. We’d like to thank our sponsor for today’s episode The ClassKeeper and ClassKeeper App! Click this link and use Promo code SIMPLYB when you visit to receive 40% off your entire purchase-valid through Sept 15, 2022We're on YOUTUBE!

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 sure to check out the links below for books and resources discussed during the episode. P.S. We’d like to thank our sponsor for today’s episode The ClassKeeper and ClassKeeper App! Click this link and use Promo code SIMPLYB to receive 40% off your entire purchase-valid through Sept 15, 2022We're on YOUTUBE! CONNECT WITH KATE:WEBSITEFACEBOOK INSTAGRAM

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 more about my framework looking at the Enneagram and Clutter, visit XOXO-LaurieLinks Mentioned in this Episode:Gail’s Book Recommendation The Last Thing he Told MeEnneagram & Clutter Courses https://simplyborganized.com/enneagram-and-clutter/SBO PARTNER PROGRAM https://simplyborganized.com/sbo-partner-program/

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