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Ep 292: Finding Joy and Building in Margins with Jackie Brewster Jul 14, 2022

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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 Sevens
Which 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

Ep 291: Self-Doubt and other fears with Angee Robertson Jul 07, 2022

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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 advice
How Sixes can easily become overwhelmed with decision fatigue
Why Sixes tend to ask a lot of questions
WEBSITE https://angeerobertson.com
INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/6ish_andiknowit/
OTHER LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
ANGEE’S BOOK RECOMMENDATION The Road Back to You

Ep 290: Summer of Enneagram with Kellyn Swift (E5) Jun 30, 2022

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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 clutter
The importance of understanding the difference between rhythms & rigidity
What 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

Ep 289: Summer of Enneagram with Leeann Dearing (E4) Jun 23, 2022

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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 about
Why she craves “white space” in any room
How she learned to separate feelings from facts
The 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

Ep 288: Summer of Enneagram with Pro Organizer Studio Jun 16, 2022

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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
INSTAGRAM
FACEBOOK

Ep 287: Summer of Enneagram with Pro Organizer Studio Jun 09, 2022

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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.com
INSTAGRAM: www.instagram.com/proorganizerstudio
FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/proorganizerstudio

Ep 286: Summer of Enneagram with Andrew Lang (E1) Jun 02, 2022

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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://www.instagram.com/andrewglang/
OTHER LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
ANDREW’SBOOK RECOMMENDATION: Wild Mercy
ENNEAGRAM & CLUTTER COURSES: https://simplyborganized.com/enneagram-and-clutter/
SBO PARTNER PROGRAM: https://simplyborganized.com/sbo-partner-program/

Ep 285: Partner Spotlight with Kelly Beutler May 26, 2022

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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 KELLY
https://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 through the lens of the Enneagram.

Ep 284: Raising Simple with Zoë Kim May 19, 2022

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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/

Ep 283: Life in Harmonie for Kids with Kait Hilton May 12, 2022

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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 work
Why 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 household
I 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 coaching, courses, or products like My Token Chart.
If you are a professional organizer, or thinking about becoming one, we’d love to hear from you!
Make sure to check out the links below for everything we talked about in today’s episode.
Xoxo-
Laurie
CONNECT WITH KAIT
MY TOKEN CHART: https://www.harmoniedc.com/mytokenchart
WEBSITE: https://www.harmoniedc.com/
INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/harmonie_organizing/
KAIT’S BOOK RECOMMENDATION: We Should All be Millionaires https://www.amazon.com/We-Should-All-Be-Millionaires/dp/1400221625
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10% OFF YOUR COLOR GURU WITH CODE “ORGANIZEDLIFE”
https://yourcolorguru.com/aff/10/

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