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

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 conversation we talked about:○ Ashton’s journey into the Enneagram and what it means to be Two○ How she protects her time when she is inclined to do things for others○ Which of the 5 clutter pitfalls she needs to be mindful ofWe also talked about motherhood (she is due to have her first baby in a couple of months!), marriage, and how knowing the Enneagram has impacted all areas of her life both personally and professionally. After listening, I’d love for all my twos to head on over to our facebook group, This ORGANIZED Life Podcast and let me know what you think!If you’d like to learn more about the work I am doing with Enneagram & Clutter click HERE.xo, Laurie P.S. Make sure to tune in next week to hear my conversation with Enneagram 3, Abbey Howe.Links Mentioned in this Episode RISO & HUDSON BOOK | ENNEAGRAM & RELATIONSHIPS  Connect with AshtonWEBSITE | INSTAGRAMPlease Support Us!SUBSCRIBE to TOL to have new episodes downloaded each week!REVIEW.  Social influence is the most impactful way to help others find our show!Struggling with Clutter?Click HERE to take our FREE clutter quiz!Stop feeling like a Hot Mess!Now is the time to reclaim time, find freedom, and feel empowered from the “stuff” that is holding you back.Available on amazon, barnes & noble or wherever books are sold.Connect with MeWEBSITE | FB | IG | PINTEREST

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 from other personality assessments is that your Enneagram type is determined by your core motivation, rather than strictly on behavior.Basically the WHY we do what we do.Another difference from other assessments, is that the Enneagram looks at BOTH strengths and blindspots providing opportunities for personal growth in a host of areas.I’ve spent the past few years studying the many layers of the Enneagram, looking at clutter patterns and connecting the dots between peoples relationship with clutter and their Enneagram type.This series looks at 9 people each with different enneagram numbers. We talk about what makes their enneagram type unique, how they learned about the enneagram, and their personal relationship with clutter and organization as it relates to the Enneagram.To kick off this series, I am joined by Enneagram 1 (also known as the Perfectionist), Maliquea Starnes.During our conversation we talked about:⦁ The Inner Critic of Ones⦁ The role of Emotional Clutter in her life⦁ Why clutter and organization can be both a struggle and strength for Type OnesMaliquea shares her words of wisdom for our fellow Enneagram Ones (or people who are married to, or parent Ones) to better understand them.After listening, I’d love to hear your thoughts in our facebook group, This ORGANIZED Life Podcast. Make sure to tune in next week to hear my conversation with Enneagram 2, Ashton Whitmoyer-Ober.P.S. If you’d like to learn more about the work I am doing with Enneagram & Clutter click HERE.Links Mentioned in this EpisodeMEL ROBBINS 5 SECOND RULEConnect with MaliqueaWEBSITE | INSTAGRAMPlease Support Us!SUBSCRIBE to TOL to have new episodes downloaded each week!REVIEW.  Social influence is the most impactful way to help others find our show!Struggling with Clutter?Click HERE to take our FREE clutter quiz!Stop feeling like a Hot Mess!HOT MESS: A Practical Guide to Getting Organized is my witty little survival guide that helps you get to the root of your clutter. Learn about the 3 types of clutter, Physical, Emotional, and Calendar, along with how to avoid the 5 Clutter Pitfalls.Now is the time to reclaim time, find freedom, and feel empowered from the “stuff” that is holding you back.Available on amazon, barnes & noble or wherever books are sold.Connect with MeWEBSITE | FB | IG | PINTEREST

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.We also talk about how the professional organizing industry has changed since I started in 2009, what I think about the new Netflix show GET ORGANIZED with The HOME EDIT, and the impact that COVID has had on our family and on my business.And of course, we wrap up the show by Josh asking me, the two signature TOL questions:Where do I feel the most organized? And where do I feel like the biggest hot mess?Thanks to my team for their hard work and dedication, and thanks to YOU for helping our show to grow each week.200 episodes would not be possible without your support. I am humbled and grateful that you choose to spend time with me each week.Cheers to the next 200 episodes!xo - LaurieP.S. Next week we kick off a new series on Clutter & The Enneagram!Nine weeks, Nine Enneagram Types-it’s going to be great! We’ve got some incredible guests lined up, so make sure to subscribe to our podcast on spotify, apple podcast, google play, stitcher or wherever you like to listen.Links Mentioned in this Episode This ORGANIZED Life | Simply B Organized | Netflix show GET ORGANIZED with The HOME EDITPlease Support Us! SUBSCRIBE to TOL to have new episodes downloaded each week! REVIEW. Social influence is the most impactful way to help others find our show!Struggling with Clutter?Click HERE to take our FREE clutter quiz!Stop feeling like a Hot Mess! HOT MESS: A Practical Guide to Getting Organized is my witty little survival guide that helps you get to the root of your clutter. Learn about the 3 types of clutter, Physical, Emotional, and Calendar, along with how to avoid the 5 Clutter Pitfalls.Now is the time to reclaim time, find freedom, and feel empowered from the “stuff” that is holding you back.Available on amazon, barnes & noble or wherever books are sold.Connect with MeWEBSITE | FB | IG | PINTEREST

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 global spotlight by taking legal action against Time Warner (CNN’s parent company) for fair parental leave so he could care for his preemie daughter and sick wife.The company ultimately embraced his call, revolutionizing its policy to make it better for moms and dads.He is the author of the award-winning book All In: How Our Work-First Culture Fails Dads, Families, and Businesses–And How We Can Fix It Together.After the release of his book, Levs became the leading voice for modern dads at work, shining a light on their unknown struggles.I invited Josh on the show today to share his story, dispel some of the myths that give dads a bad rap, and shed some light on how we can work together with our spouses, employers and co-workers.During our conversation we talk about stereotypes like:● Moms do more work around the house than Dads● Moms carry more mental load than Dads● Dads having more leisure time● Dads get to do the fun stuff, while Mom’s do more household choresHe offers strategies to improve work-life balance for BOTH women and men, and we discuss the impact that COVID-19 has had on family dynamics.It’s a meaningful, thought provoking conversation that I hope opens the door for conversations, between couples everywhere.Make sure to check out the links below for Josh’s Ted Talk, Book and More!Links Mentioned in this EpisodeTED TALK | ALL IN BOOKConnect with JoshWEBSITE | LINKEDINOther Promo Codes for You!15% OFF CURIO-PRESS WITH CODE “ORGANIZED” | 10% OFF YOUR COLOR GURU WITH CODE “ORGANIZEDLIFE”Please Support Us!SUBSCRIBE to TOL to have new episodes downloaded each week!REVIEW.  Social influence is the most impactful way to help others find our show!Struggling with Clutter?Click HERE to take our FREE clutter quiz!Stop feeling like a Hot Mess!HOT MESS: A Practical Guide to Getting Organized is my witty little survival guide that helps you get to the root of your clutter. Learn about the 3 types of clutter, Physical, Emotional, and Calendar, along with how to avoid the 5 Clutter Pitfalls.Now is the time to reclaim time, find freedom, and feel empowered from the “stuff” that is holding you back.Available on amazon, barnes & noble or wherever books are sold.Connect with MeWEBSITE | FB | IG | PINTEREST

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 profit organization dedicated to helping women of all ages who are dealing with the harsh realities of cancer.Their mission is simple: To provide hope, love and a path to feeling beYOUtiful for girls and women of all ages.By connecting salons & stylists to local survivors, and providing online education (on everything from cutting, styling, utilizing wigs & dealing with chemo hair), they are here from diagnosis to remission and beyond.It was such a treat to sit down with Matt and talk about our shared passion of making a difference in the world of families battling cancer.Since September is Pediatric Cancer awareness month, and October is Breast Cancer awareness month, I could not think of a more appropriate time to shine a spotlight on the incredible philanthropic work Matt and his team are doing.On this episode we talk about:● How he got started in the non-profit space● The power of using your spheres of influence to inspire others● Walking with families who are battling the unthinkableIt’s a powerful, inspiring and important conversation that I hope leaves you realizing that there’s more to living an ORGANIZED life than just stuff.P.S. Check out the links below to learn more about BeYOUtiful Foundation and Matt’s other non-profit 143collective.Episode #200!Please help us celebrate our upcoming 200th episode by calling 1-800-509-8171 or visit https://lifeonrecord.com/this-organized-life/ and leave us a message on your favorite episode or what you love about our show– We will be reading your answers live on the air!This service is sponsored by LifeOnRecord – a meaningful audio keepsake of phoned in stories, memories, and well-wishes from family and friends telling the recipient why they are special. For more information visit, https://lifeonrecord.com.Links Mentioned in this EpisodeWEBSITE | INSTAGRAM |143 COLLECTIVE | DONATE TO PEDIATRIC CANCER RESEARCHConnect with MattINSTAGRAMOther Promo Codes for You!STREAMLINE YOUR INBOX WITH INBOX DONE10% OFF YOUR COLOR GURU WITH CODE “ORGANIZEDLIFE”Please Support Us!SUBSCRIBE to TOL to have new episodes downloaded each week!REVIEW.  Social influence is the most impactful way to help others find our show!Struggling with Clutter?Click HERE to take our FREE clutter quiz!Stop feeling like a Hot Mess!HOT MESS: A Practical Guide to Getting Organized is my witty little survival guide that helps you get to the root of your clutter. Learn about the 3 types of clutter, Physical, Emotional, and Calendar, along with how to avoid the 5 Clutter Pitfalls.Now is the time to reclaim time, find freedom, and feel empowered from the “stuff” that is holding you back.Available on amazon, barnes & noble or wherever books are sold.Connect with MeWEBSITE | FB | IG | PINTEREST

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 how that led him to begin documenting simple acts of kindness.During our conversation we talked about:Winning the “zip code lottery” & how he has continued to give back throughout his lifeUsing your superpowers to help othersHow he juggles fatherhood, work, life and fun!The importance of leaning on others when you need helpHow even the smallest gestures can have a large and lasting impact on someone elseIn addition to his writing and being a dad to their son Jack, Brad currently teaches entrepreneurship to 18-25 year olds in Camden, N.J., and sits on the nonprofit boards of Big Brothers Big Sisters and Hopeworks- an incredible organization that helps educate youth, provide skills, counselling support and so much more.In a world riddled with fear, anger, division and judgement, HUMAN KIND is exactly what we all need right now.This is one episode you won’t want to miss!Episode #200!Please help us celebrate our upcoming 200th episode by calling 1-800-509-8171 or visit https://lifeonrecord.com/this-organized-life/ and leave us a message on your favorite episode or what you love about our show– We will be reading your answers live on the air!This service is sponsored by LifeOnRecord – a meaningful audio keepsake of phoned in stories, memories, and well-wishes from family and friends telling the recipient why they are special. For more information visit, https://lifeonrecord.com.Links Mentioned in this EpisodeHUMAN KIND BOOK |HILDE BACK EDUCATION FUND | GIRARD COLLEGEConnect with BradWEBSITE | FACEBOOK | INSTAGRAMOther Promo Codes for You!STREAMLINE YOUR INBOX WITH INBOX DONE10% OFF YOUR COLOR GURU WITH CODE “ORGANIZEDLIFE”Please Support Us!SUBSCRIBE to TOL to have new episodes downloaded each week!REVIEW.  Social influence is the most impactful way to help others find our show!Struggling with Clutter?Click HERE to take our FREE clutter quiz!Stop feeling like a Hot Mess!HOT MESS: A Practical Guide to Getting Organized is my witty little survival guide that helps you get to the root of your clutter. Learn about the 3 types of clutter, Physical, Emotional, and Calendar, along with how to avoid the 5 Clutter Pitfalls.Now is the time to reclaim time, find freedom, and feel empowered from the “stuff” that is holding you back.Available on amazon, barnes & noble or wherever books are sold.Connect with MeWEBSITE | FB | IG | PINTEREST

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 grown kids, who are both pretty awesome!Kids and parents are navigating through some of the toughest times without a roadmap. I invited Robert on our show to give us some tools to help parents communicate with their children more effectively.Throughout our conversation, Dr. Zeitlin gives specific examples of how we can be more intentional and impactful with our words and actions.Whether you are a parent of toddlers, elementary, middle or high schoolers, this is a great conversation that you won’t want to miss!To learn more, make sure to check out the links below:

    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 Mayhem and Homeschool Basics, and host of the Simply Joyful Podcast and YouTube Channel. Her passion is to encourage families to find simple ways to bring more joy into their home and life.She loves to share about her adventures in motherhood and home life through a variety of media that you can find at KristiClover.com. Kristi lives in San Diego with her husband, Steve, and their five children. As a homeschooling mom we talked about how she separates home-life from school-life, and what organization looks like under her roof. If I had any idea of what was about to happen with public school, I would have had a thousand more questions for Kristi! From tips to keep kids motivated and engaged, to asking her advice for parents who may not feel adequately prepared to homeschool their kids. As we embark on a return to school, we’re all in different places logistically and mentally, but collectively we can listen & learn together. I hope you enjoy my conversation with Kristi!         XOXO- Laurie         Episode #200!  Please help us celebrate our upcoming 200th episode by calling 1-800-509-8171 or visit https://lifeonrecord.com/this-organized-life/ and leave us a message on your favorite episode or what you love about our show– We will be reading your answers live on the air! This service is sponsored by LifeOnRecord – a meaningful audio keepsake of phoned in stories, memories, and well-wishes from family and friends telling the recipient why they are special. For more information visit, https://lifeonrecord.com.   Connect with Kristi WEBSITE | YOUTUBE | INSTAGRAM | FACEBOOK  Other Promo Codes Exclusive for the TOL Community! STREAMLINE YOUR INBOX WITH INBOX DONE  10% OFF YOUR COLOR GURU WITH CODE “ORGANIZEDLIFE”  Please Support Us!  SUBSCRIBE to TOL to have new episodes downloaded each week!    REVIEW.  Social influence is the most impactful way to help others find our show!  Struggling with Clutter? Click HERE to take our FREE clutter quiz!   Stop feeling like a Hot Mess!  HOT MESS: A Practical Guide to Getting Organized is my witty little survival guide that helps you get to the root of your clutter. Learn about the 3 types of clutter, Physical, Emotional, and Calendar, along with how to avoid the 5 Clutter Pitfalls.  Now is the time to reclaim time, find freedom, and feel empowered from the “stuff” that is holding you back. Available on amazon, barnes & noble or wherever books are sold.  Connect with Me WEBSITE | FB | IG | PINTEREST

    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 honest conversation about how she struggled with a loss of identity as a stay at home mom, why it wasn’t talked about, and how she created a platform to have honest conversations with other women who are struggling with similar issues. We talked about things like: ● Why her decision to return to work after having her son was a no-brainer. ● Dispelling the myths of what defines a “good mom.” ● Feelings of Imposter Syndrome. ● Why removing physical clutter was a big part of freeing up the mental space needed to sort through her new identity. ● How organization and systems are a key part to making working mom life work (although so is grace when those don’t always work as intended!) For many women there is a real line of “who I was before kids” and “who I am now” and not everyone wants to talk about it, but we do! If you or someone you know is struggling with either the transition from career to motherhood, or trying to juggle “all the things,” I encourage you to share this episode-you never know who needs to hear it. Make sure to check out the links below to check out Jenny’s podcast!         XOXO-   Laurie         P.S. Please help us celebrate our upcoming 200th episode by visiting https://lifeonrecord.com/this-organized-life/.            Connect with Jenny INSTAGRAM | CAREER MOM PODCAST  HELP US CELEBRATE OUR 200th EPISODE!!! Our 200th episode is just around the corner and we want to hear from you! All you have to do is call 1-800-509-8171 and leave a personalized message. If you are outside of the US, Canada, or Carribean, or if you want to make your recording using a voice recorder, please visit https://lifeonrecord.com/this-organized-life/.  This service is sponsored by LifeOnRecord – a meaningful audio keepsake of phoned in stories, memories, and well-wishes from family and friends telling the recipient why they are special. For more information visit, https://lifeonrecord.com.   Other Promo Codes Exclusive for the TOL Community! Stop drowning in email clutter: STREAMLINE YOUR INBOX WITH INBOX DONE Say goodbye to the clothes that aren’t doing you any favors: 10% OFF YOUR COLOR GURU WITH CODE “ORGANIZEDLIFE”   Please Support Us!  SUBSCRIBE to TOL to have new episodes downloaded each week!    REVIEW.  Social influence is the most impactful way to help others find our show!  Struggling with Clutter? Click HERE to take our FREE clutter quiz!     Stop feeling like a Hot Mess!  HOT MESS: A Practical Guide to Getting Organized is my witty little survival guide that helps you get to the root of your clutter. Learn about the 3 types of clutter, Physical, Emotional, and Calendar, along with how to avoid the 5 Clutter Pitfalls.  Now is the time to reclaim time, find freedom, and feel empowered from the “stuff” that is holding you back. Available on amazon, barnes & noble or wherever books are sold.    Connect with Me WEBSITE | FB | IG | PINTEREST