Millennial Minimalists

Back by popular demand, for the third time, Kelly is joined by best-selling author of The Burnout Gamble, Hamza Kahn. Hamza shares key insights from his newest book, Leadership Reinvented, which points to traditional leadership as the root cause of burnout and aims to reinvent leadership to foster happier and healthier workplaces.  You will learn what successful leaders and organizations in the modern workplace are doing to empower themselves and their workers. Whether you run an organization, work in a management role, are an employee, or are on the path to becoming a leader, this discussion is for you. Discover the importance of new leadership and be inspired by Hamza’s strong road map for the leaders of today and tomorrow. ----more---- HamzaKhan.ca TEDx Talk: Stop Managing, Start Leading Leadership Reinvented The Burnout Gamble

Are you easily distracted and want to regain control of your time and attention? Everyday distractions can clutter our minds, hinder our productivity, and hold us back from the lives we want to live. But what if there was a way to become indistractable? Kelly connects with former Stanford lecturer, behavioral design expert, and international best-selling author, Nir Eyal, to discuss his top-rated personal development book, Indistractable: How to Control Your Attention & Choose Your Life. Nir explores the drivers that lead to distraction, and he shares solutions to help you create traction and become indistractable – “to do what you say you will do.” You will gain advice on how to manage your internal and external triggers and tips on how to use your technologies to get the most out of your time.  Be inspired to adopt Nir’s strategies and take control of your life. ----more---- Resources Book: Indistractable, How to Control Your Attention and Choose Your Life Ted Talk: What makes technology so habit-forming? Video: How to create a timeboxed calendar Indistractable Summary Why schedules are better than to-do lists Free schedule maker tool Habits vs. routines

Kelly and Lauren announce their third Master Simplicity class and the topic is “Spend Less & Save More!” In this

Thanks to listener submissions on Instagram @MillennialMinimalists, Kelly and Lauren answer common questions about the minimalist lifestyle and share their best practices! They answer a range of questions including what to do with gifts you don’t want, how to shop less, how to live more sustainably, how to get a spouse on board with minimalist living, how to keep motivated when you feel off course, and more! Plus, Kelly and Lauren share their minimalist skincare routines! Learn more about the minimalist lifestyle and be inspired to adopt and maintain this lifestyle for the long-term. 

Overwhelmed by the hundreds of diet fads and exercise routines today? This episode explores simple, time-tested wellness strategies from over two centuries ago, to give you a simpler perspective on health. Lauren connects with lifestyle researcher and author Bryan Kozlowski, to share key insights from his book, The Jane Austen Diet, which explores some of the healthiest characters in Jane Austen's writings, and what the regency period can teach us about food, exercise, and mental management. Be inspired by the simple and holistic lifestyle habits from the past! ----more---- Author Bryan Kozlowski’s website Jane Austen Diet on Amazon

Kelly and Lauren announce their second Master Simplicity class titled, "Simplify Your Home!" You can find this class and last month’s class, "Dress Your Best in 2021" on their website at mastersimplicity.com/classes. Kelly and Lauren's Master Simplicity classes are video tutorials offered off the podcast to further help you adopt a simple and intentional lifestyle!  Be inspired to Master Simplicity with Kelly & Lauren!

Kelly connects with international best-selling author, Patrick J. McGinnis, to discuss key insights from his latest book, The Fear of Missing Out (FOMO): Practical Decision-Making in a World of Overwhelming Choice. Patrick coined the term FOMO (the fear of missing out) and a related term, FOBO (the fear of better options), and he shares practical and powerful strategies to help you manage your “FOs” and live more decisively. Be inspired to push past indecision and take back control of the way you live and work. ----more---- Book: Fear of Missing Out FOMO Sapiens Podcast Fomo Sapiens Handbook TED Talk: How to Make Faster Decisions Book: The 10% Entrepreneur

Kelly and Lauren talk about The Minimalists’ inspiring new Netflix documentary called Less is Now, which released on January 1st! Kelly and Lauren give the film 5/5 stars! They each share their greatest takeaways and reinforce the benefits of living with less.  Whether you have watched it yet or not, Kelly and Lauren's reflections will motivate you to think about the excess in your life and the things that matter most to you.  Be inspired to ask yourself the important questions that will help you design a simpler, more intentional life for the long-term.  ----more---- Watch The Minimalists' Less is Now on Netflix The Minimalists' Less is Now Official Trailer

Do you feel like you are constantly being distracted by notifications on your phone, ideas in your head, or excess things in your home? If so, you are not alone. Luckily, the minimalist lifestyle can help you identify and address these distractions. Kelly and Lauren provide tips on how to manage both the internal and external triggers that can sometimes pull us away from the lives we want to live. Be inspired to minimize the distractions in your life so that you can live each day with greater focus and intention.   Mentioned Baz Luhrmann - Everybody's Free To Wear Sunscreen  

Kelly and Lauren are excited to announce that they are now running monthly simple living video tutorials (off the podcast) to further help you adopt a simple and intentional lifestyle! Their first class releases on December 21st and it's titled, "Dress Your Best in 2021!" In this class, you will learn how to build a capsule wardrobe and keep an organized closet for the long-term! You can learn more about this class and future classes by checking out www.mastersimplicity.com/classes!  Be inspired to Master Simplicity with Kelly & Lauren! SIGN-UP TODAY HERE!