

Millennial Minimalists
Kelly & Lauren
A podcast on living simply. Follow Canadian millennials, Kelly and Lauren, and be inspired to design a simpler, more intentional life.
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Jul 12, 2021 • 50min
Pare Down Your Possessions
If you are looking to pare down the physical things in your life, this episode is for you! Kelly and Lauren share tips to help you declutter excess possessions and strategies to help you get clear on the most essential items in your every day. They also share a powerful exercise that will challenge you to reflect on your lifestyle needs and help you uncover the extra stuff that may be weighing you down. Be inspired to clear the clutter and start reaping the benefits of owning less! Mentions 101 Things that can be reduced in your home 10 Things You Need to Discard to Downsize Your Life Space Paring Down Your Life

Jun 28, 2021 • 6min
Master Simplicity: Closet Kit
In this quickie episode, Kelly and Lauren announce the launch of their first Master Simplicity product called the Closet Kit to help you reinvent your wardrobe habits, build a capsule collection, and maintain an organized closet for good! If you find yourself spending too much time deciding on what to wear each morning, or if you are struggling with the excess in your wardrobe, this Closet Kit is for you! It's also a great gift idea! If this sounds like something that would be of great value to you or a family member or friend, please go to MasterSimplicity.com/closetkit to get your kit today! Worldwide shipping, 100% Sustainable, Made in Canada. Limited quantities, more to come!

Jun 7, 2021 • 55min
Closet Crash Course
Get inspired to reinvent your closet and wardrobe for good! If your closet is disorganized and you find yourself spending too much time trying to decide on what to wear each morning, or if you are struggling to manage the excess in your wardrobe, this episode is for you! Kelly and Lauren share practical tips to help you declutter and organize your closet and they announce an exciting new method they have developed to help you build a functional wardrobe that caters to your lifestyle! After years of trying to solve their own closet and wardrobe challenges, Kelly and Lauren became inspired to build on their lessons to develop a modern method that has since transformed their closets and their lives for the better! Be inspired to reflect on your wardrobe habits and start building and maintaining the closet of your dreams! ----more---- Related Episodes Ep. 61 Build a Conscious Closet Ep. 71 Declutter and Simplify Your Life Ep. 72 Clean out Your Closet with Erin Flynn (Cladwell App) Ep. 78 Tidy the Konmari Way with Lisa Tselebidis Ep. 83 Get Organized with The Home Edit

May 17, 2021 • 6min
Quickie: Create Space for Stillness
In this quickie episode, Kelly shares a journal article she wrote for Minimalism.Life – an online resource led by The Minimalists to help you to live more with less. The writing is titled, Create Space for Stillness: Why it’s important to focus on the right things in the right way. Be inspired to design a more purposeful every day. Minimalism.Life

May 3, 2021 • 55min
Millennial Minimalists Recap
Kelly and Lauren recap their first 100 episodes including all of their guest interviews and their most standout one-on-one discussions! In case you missed a past episode or two, or if you are new to the podcast, this episode will help you navigate through it all! Kelly and Lauren have covered a variety of topics to help you manage the excess in your life and adopt the mindset to design a simpler, more intentional everyday. In this laid-back discussion, they also reflect on the lessons they have learned and share fun stories along the way. Be inspired by the simple wisdom that Kelly and Lauren have shared through the years. *Please note that Kelly and Lauren will be taking a brief break from the podcast to focus on the launch of their first minimalism product! Stay tuned for a new episode in June! ----more---- Connect with Kelly & Lauren on Instagram at MillennialMinimalists Join Kelly & Lauren’s Mailing List at mastersimplicity.com

Apr 19, 2021 • 53min
Our Minimalism Story
In celebration of the Millennial Minimalists’ 100th episode, Kelly and Lauren share their journey towards minimalism and how the podcast came to be! They open with their gratitude for the community they have built so far and reflect on how they have grown through the years. Plus, they share a funny story about how their friendship began! Amidst their storytelling, you will learn some simple living hacks and be reminded of the great benefits that come with living with less. ----more---- Simple Living Consultations: mastersimplicity.com/consulting-1 Simple Living Classes (off the pod): mastersimplicity.com/classes

Apr 5, 2021 • 47min
Minimalist Motivations
The minimalist lifestyle is gaining popularity around the world and Kelly and Lauren discuss the many motivations that are driving this simpler, more intentional way of life. This episode was inspired by two questions shared on Instagram @MillennialMinimalists, which asked followers about why they adopted this lifestyle and how it has been improving their lives for the better. Whether you are living a minimalist lifestyle today or you are just getting started, this episode will inspire you to discover all of the benefits that come with living simply. Together with you, Kelly and Lauren are on a mission to push this movement forward by creating a positive and powerful ripple effect. ----more---- Mentioned Decluttering at the Speed of Life by Dana K. White

Mar 22, 2021 • 1h 11min
Let's Talk About Burnout & New Leadership with Hamza Khan
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

Mar 8, 2021 • 58min
Conquer Distractions with Nir Eyal
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

Feb 26, 2021 • 2min
Master Simplicity: Spend Less & Save More
Kelly and Lauren announce their third Master Simplicity class and the topic is “Spend Less & Save More!” In this