216 | Sweating In Your Organizing Business? You're Not Alone!
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Release Date: 01/20/2025
245 | “Sometimes entrepreneurship is just…accidental.” | Building a multi-6-figure business with Cabri Carpenter
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🚀 Final Takeaway If you’re burned out, stuck as the only doer, craving support, or dreaming of scaling (even with one hire like a VA)… TEAMS is built to help you do it without guessing, scrambling, or reinventing the wheel.
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244 | Do It Scared (but do it anyway) with my MN organizing besties
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In this episode, Melissa is back with her Minnesota organizing besties (Missi, Cori, and Kielyn) for an honest conversation about fear, authenticity, mistakes, and doing business scared anyway. If you’ve ever: Frozen because you were afraid to make the wrong decision Stayed in a bad situation because you feared a bad review Wondered if you’re “professional enough” to be yourself Procrastinated something small but important (👀 invoices, SEO, phone calls…) …we FEEL YOU! This episode is part mindset reset, part business strategy, part group therapy—with a lot of...
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243 | 4 organizers = a million ideas
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What happens when four professional organizers (who are also actual IRL dear friends) finally manage to get on the same schedule… before 2031? 😅 In this episode, Melissa brings on her Minnesota organizing crew—Missi, Cori, and Kielyn—for the start of a longer, multi-part conversation packed with business talk, mindset shifts, team leadership, and the kind of honesty you only get from friends who’ve seen each other’s mail piles. You’ll hear about: Why community is non-negotiable as a professional organizer (and how to find “your people”) Type A vs. Type B...
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242 | 2026 (FUN Non-soul-sucking-boring) GOAL SETTING!
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FOLLOW ALONG AT PROORGANIZERSTUDIO.COM/LINKS Goal setting doesn’t have to feel overwhelming—or soul-sucking. In this episode, Melissa shares a powerful goal-setting workshop from inside the Inspired Organizer community, led by Cabri. Together, they walk through how to reflect on last year, set goals that actually fit your life and business, and create a plan you’ll stick with—without burnout, guilt, or arbitrary pressure. You’ll hear real examples from organizers setting goals around delegation, growth, visibility, and major transitions, plus practical strategies for breaking big...
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241 | You Don't HAVE TO! Part 3 with Kim of Rustic Home Organizing
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This is part 3 of my convo with Kim--if you missed the first two, they're up for you to go back--but in this one, we're talking about how you can (really, you can)--think about your obligations and your electronic life. _______________________________________________________________ Navigating Business and Personal Challenges: A Conversation with Kim - Part 3 In the third part of this conversation with Kim, the discussion delves into the concept of obligation and the pressures of societal expectations. Kim and Melissa explore various aspects of personal and professional life, including...
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240 | "I needed a dopamine detox" (and you do, too!) Part 2 with Kim of Rustic Home Organizing
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This is part 2 of my conversation with Kim Snodgrass of Rustic Home Organizing--in this episode, we talk about her realizing she needed to make major changes and how she did it. ______________________________________________________________________ Resetting Your Nervous System and Embracing Slow Living: A Conversation with Kim Snodgrass (Part 2) In this episode, Melissa continues her conversation with Kim Snodgrass, delving into the concepts of dopamine detox and nervous system reset. They discuss the challenges of disconnecting from technology, the importance of listening to...
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239 | Year 4 of Organizing: Kim Snodgrass of Rustic Home Organizing (Pt 1)
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There are few epsiodes each year that get more feedback than when I talk to my friend Kim of Rustic Home Organizing. She's back to kick off 2026 with us and is telling us about her 4th year of organizing, which brought challenges she never envisioned. She has so much to say and I'm excited for you to hear it! ________________________________________________________________________ Navigating Through Trauma and Overwhelm: A Journey with Kim Snodgrass As they kick off the fourth installment of their annual series, Kim shares the intense personal and professional challenges...
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238 | Are you tired? We are.
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This podcast is a real one. Cabri and Melissa are talking about burnout, how our phones are making life really hard for everyone, boundaries for 2026, and so much more. We hope this podcast helps you know you're not alone! _________________________________________________________________________________ Reflections on 2025: Burnout, Balance, and the Quest for Happiness Melissa shares a reflective and candid podcast discussion about the challenges of 2025, specifically highlighting feelings of burnout and the fast-paced nature of the year. She and her co-host, Cabri, delve...
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237 | 15 minutes of nonsense
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The title says it all. It's just 15 minutes of Cabri and me talking about 100 different random things.
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236 | Don't fall for this scam
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Today we have a quick but hopefully impactful episode to help you avoid a common (and expensive) scam in the organizing industry. Show Notes: The Moving Scam Alert [01:07] The Scam Overview Description of the scam email that’s been circulating in the organizing industry. Melissa shares her personal experience receiving these emails. [01:44] Anatomy of the Scam Email Red flags in the email’s language and structure. Overly formal or stilted English, mention of “aesthetic pleasure,” and unnecessary state names. [03:19] The Emotional Manipulation Scammers claim to be deaf...
info_outlineA lot of professional organizers are in an age range that makes this topic SUPER important--and it's one that you might need help navigating. We are talking about perimenopause, menopause, and post-menopause as professional organizers.
Links for products Kim recommends are below the timestamps!
Navigating Perimenopause and Menopause as a Professional Organizer with Kim Snodgrass of Rustic Home Organizing
Today we dive into a topic Melissa has wanted to cover for a while—menopause, perimenopause, and post-menopause, especially as it impacts professional organizers.
Melissa and Kim share their personal experiences, challenges, and tips for managing symptoms while running a business. They emphasize the importance of advocating for oneself, whether with doctors or clients, and highlight the need for organizers to take care of their health and comfort on the job. The conversation includes practical advice such as using cooling products, ensuring proper hydration, and speaking up for personal needs.
00:42 Discussing Menopause and Perimenopause
02:18 Personal Experiences and Challenges
06:09 Health Advocacy and Medical Insights
09:10 Impact on Daily Life and Business
24:58 ADHD and Menopause: A Complex Relationship
31:50 Understanding Modern Life's Impact on Attention
33:04 Menopause and Unexpected Symptoms
34:36 Client Interactions and Personal Comfort
35:48 Managing Heat and Staying Cool on the Job
37:21 Practical Tips for Organizers
44:07 Adapting to Physical Changes
53:51 Advocating for Yourself and Finding Resources
58:27 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
Links for cooling products Kim recommends (NOT affiliate links, this isn't an ad, it's actual stuff she uses!)