Imperfectly Tidy: Recent Episodes
Dani Sticka
Use this link to listen to episode 324 of the This Organized Life podcast!
Laurie and I talk about the pros and cons of small-space living, plus some practical tips to make the most of your small space.
Also, I'll be on summer break until August!
I'll be back with new episodes starting in August!
Are you planning on hosting a garage sale this spring or summer?
This episode will take you through the steps on how to prepare for the sale, what to do during the sale, and what to do with the stuff that didn't sell.
I mentioned the Veterans of America as an option for donation pick-up following your sale. Here is the link to schedule your pick-up!
You can grab your own Garage Sale Guide HERE!
Simplify Your Life Bootcamp kicking off soon!
You can get your name on the list HERE.
Check out the other resources I have available for you on my website
www.imperfectlytidy.com
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Happy Decluttering!
Sobriety has been the greatest change I've made since recovering from GBS.
In today's episode I share a little about my sobriety story and how letting go of alcohol 7 years ago has created lasting change not only in my life but in my family's as well.
Thank you for taking the time to hear my story with GBS and Sobriety. Starting next week we are diving back into some fun tidy topics!
I'm hosting a virtual Garage Sale Workshop next week, if you have been thinking about holding a garage sale this summer you won't want to miss it!
Garage Sale Workshop happening on Wednesday, May 17th
Register HERE.
Simplify Your Life Bootcamp kicking off soon!
You can get your name on the list HERE.
Check out the other resources I have available for you on my website
www.imperfectlytidy.com
Connect with me on Instagram
Are you enjoying The Imperfectly Tidy Podcast? I would be so grateful if you would leave a rating & review 🌻
Thank you for listening! Happy Tidying!
May is Guillain Barre Syndrome (GBS) Awareness Month and to commemorate it I'm sharing my experience with GBS.
You can learn more about GBS HERE.
If you or anyone you know has gone through GBS and would like to connect send me an email at dani@imperfectlytidy.
Thank you for listening!
You aren’t going to simplify everything in your life in one weekend, but you can get started!
Simplifying isn’t all about what you want to remove, it’s about getting clear on the things you value and then making them the priority.
In this episode, I talk about 5 ways you can start to simplify this weekend.
I also announce the 5-Day Simplify Your Life Bootcamp kicking off soon!
You can get your name on the list HERE.
Check out the other resources I have available for you on my website
www.imperfectlytidy.com
Connect with me on Instagram
Are you enjoying The Imperfectly Tidy Podcast? I would be so grateful if you would leave a rating & review 🌻
Thank you for listening! Happy Tidying!
In this episode, Angela O'Brien and I discuss the differences parents of children with special needs face when it comes to organizing their homes and their lives.
We also discussed how organizers like Angela who specialize in helping parents of children with special needs can provide a unique perspective and knowledge that others may not possess.
Angela and I also talk about the Enneagram and why she decided to become a Certified Enneagram Coach!
Plus she has just launched her own podcast! Especially Organized: Sensible Solutions for Special Needs Moms is for all of those busy moms who are taking care of kids who have a little extra, and in the midst of all the extra, want to lead a more organized and present life.
Connect with Angela!
Your Space Reclaimed Website
Especially Organized Podcast
Angela's Instagram
Mentioned in this episode!
SBO Partner Program for Organizers
This Organized Life Podcast with Laurie Palau
Are you enjoying The Imperfectly Tidy Podcast? I would be so grateful if you would leave a rating & review 🌻
Thank you for listening! Happy Tidying!
Saying no is an essential part of maintaining healthy boundaries and prioritizing your needs. However, it can be challenging to say no without feeling guilty.
In this episode, I go over a few ways to determine if you are habitually overcommitting OR if you are in a busy season of life. Understanding the difference will help save your sanity.
Calendar clutter will creep up on you in the same way as physical clutter. You never intended to be over-scheduled and stressed out, but here we are.
Imperfectly Tidy Blog Post - Calendar Clutter
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In this episode, Kim Snodgrass and I discuss the importance of connecting with our clients and helping them embrace imperfection while decluttering and organizing their homes.
Kim and I talk about how we prioritize functionality over aesthetics. Kim works closely with clients to help them let go of items they no longer need, and to create a space that is tailored to their needs and lifestyle.
We also discuss that while social media platforms like Instagram can be a source of inspiration, it's essential to set proper expectations. The before-and-after photos shared on social media are not representative of the entire process.
Kim will be hosting a workshop later this spring that you don't want to miss! Follow her on Instagram to be sure to stay up to date on all of the information.
You can also find Kim on her website!
Mentioned in this episode!
SBO Partner Program for Organizers
This Organized Life Podcast with Laurie Palau
In this episode, Kelly MacLeod and I are talking about the book 24/6, The Power of Unplugging One Day a Week by Tiffany Shlain. The book explores Tiffany and her family's decade-long practice of turning off all screens for 24 hours every week for what they call their Technology Shabbat.
Kelly and I discuss the power our devices and technology have over our day-to-day lives. We explored some different ways we can cut back on our consumption of the technology that is distracting us, especially how we can cut down on our social media usage.
We talked for quite a while on this topic and didn't even cover everything in the book. If you have been curious about how you could cut back on your social media and/or phone usage I hope this conversation will give you the permission slip you may have been looking for.
I highly recommend this book.
You can find it anywhere you buy books and also at the library!
Our next Book Club book is going to be Start With Hello (And Other Simple Ways to Live as Neighbors) by Shannan Martin.
Connect with Kelly on Instagram!
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Link to the book, 24/6 by Tiffany Shlain
Today I spoke with Paige Lubke of Lubke Transformations LLC and we dive into how to cultivate a feel-good home.
Lubke Transformations LLC - local (to Portland, OR metro) business offering space planning services and sustainable home decor, on a mission to make interior design more attainable.
Paige has been discovering ways to disrupt the narrative that interior design is only for the rich, long before her business was formed. She can sympathize with what it's like to live in a small apartment, with limited storage. Growing up, she and her friends enjoyed making things for their rooms and had the most fun simply styling hand-crafted toys, even more so than actually "playing" with them. As she got older she enjoyed moving her accessories around her room, restyling her flat surfaces often, and uncovering more and more of her interest in interior design. It's only natural now in adulthood, that Paige dedicates her time to helping others uncover the best layout for their spaces. Plus she creates one-of-a-kind handmade pieces, that add a touch of flare to every space they're a part of.
Paige will be a vendor at the upcoming Cherry City Flea in Salem Oregon on Sunday, April 2nd. Find more information HERE.
Paige's Instagram
Paige's TikTok
Joyful by Ingrid Fetell Lee
What Makes A Home Feel Good
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Website
This is a quick update to let you know the new episodes for The Imperfectly Tidy Podcast will now be released on Thursdays.
Please reach out to me if there are any topics you'd be interested in hearing me or a guest talk about in upcoming episodes.
Dani@imperfectlytidy.com
Website
As we emerge from winter it can feel as if there is so much to do. Our list of spring cleaning projects grows by the day right along with our list of commitments. While spring cleaning refreshes and renews our spaces, it can leave some feeling exhausted and defeated from an ever-growing to-do list. I would like to invite you to a simpler spring, one where refreshing your heart and mind is as important as refreshing your home. I encourage you to begin clearing the mental clutter alongside the physical clutter.
Connect with me!
Website
Email - Dani@imperfectlytidy.com
In today's mini-episode I'm challenging you to fill a bag and fight the urge to go out and buy a bin. You probably already have all of the bins and boxes you need to get your home organized.
Decluttering your home is going to make a bigger impact than any bin you can buy from the store.
If you need a bin, empty a bin!
Connect with me!
Website
Email - Dani@imperfectlytidy.com
Today's conversation is one I have been looking forward to since I launched this podcast!
I spoke with Sarah VanHoose, a Personal Finance and Small Business Coach. She’s helping business owners live the life they’re called to lead by increasing intentionality with time, talents, and money with encouraging accountability, strategy, and support through her online coaching business, Journey to Influence.
As a trained Ramsey Preferred Finance Master Coach she makes money stuff simple and easy to understand - going back to the basics. Sarah’s background is as a leader in a large healthcare organization where she brings facilitation, operations strategy, and process improvement skills. She and her husband James and two daughters live in Portland, OR.
We talked about her own journey to a debt-free life and how she and her husband were able to pay off almost $500,000 in debt! Sarah walks the walk and has so much insight to share with anyone who is looking to simplify their life by paying off debt.
Sarah has a Time Management workshop coming up on Thursday, March 9th. You can register HERE!
Journey to Influence Website.
You can find Sarah on Instagram.
If you are interested in Sarah's upcoming Small Business Coaching program, send her a DM for details.
Sarah's Email - sarah@myjourneytoinfluence.com
You can find Sarah on Facebook.
Today Shannon Ilas and I are talking about how to start downsizing your home when you are ready for that next chapter!
Shannon Ilas is a licensed Real Estate Agent in Oregon and Washington. Having lived and worked in the West Linn/Portland Metro area for several years, Shannon understands what makes our communities stand out. From the summer music festivals and food truck pods to the best places to put in your kayak, Shannon is proud to call Oregon home.
Creating space for your dreams is one reason to choose Shannon to stand by your side--and it's the foundation of everything she does.
Connect with Shannon!
Shannon's Real Estate Website
Shannon's Instagram
Shannon's YouTube Channel
Upcoming Downsizing Event
Today Cristina Villarreal and I are talking about how to keep your style simple, the best places to recyle your clothing, some consignment tips, plus so much more!
Cristina is a wealth of knowledge around keeping our wardrobes updated and versatile. She has a regular segment on KOIN AM Extra and also an event coming up that you don't want to miss!
Lots of places to connect with Cristina!
Cristina's Instagram
Cristina's Website
Cristina's Latest KOIN AM Extra Segment
Other links mentioned in the episode:
ThredUP
Lululemon Like New
Today I'm talking about Marie Kondo's newfound ability to embrace the mess!
Are you interested in being coached on air?
Reach out and let me know if you would like some help getting around the roadblocks between you and a simpler home. Daninsticka@gmail.com
Imperfectly Tidy Website
5 Ways to Simplify this Weekend
Minimalism Isn't One Size Fits All
Today Abigayle Tarsches and I talked about how important it is to protect our memories and ways we can start taking care of our photographs today. Abigayle is an advocate of protecting our photographic memories and shares how we can make sure we are able to share our memories for generations.
Abigayle began her career as a fine art photographer exhibiting in NY, LA, and SF. She had her first real break being hired as a movie stills photographer and worked on several independent films including Gus Van Sants “My own private Idaho and “Even Cowgirls get the blues among many others.
Abigayle is an award-winning photographer and has been published in many magazines including, Vogue, Bazaar, Tearsheet pdx, Reflex, and Bomb to name a few.
Mentioned in the episode:
Abigayle's Instagram
Abigayle's Website
Cult PDX
Abigayle Tarsches Photogenic Prints
Abigayle Tarsches Deluxe Photographic Portfolio
Want to connect?
Imperfectly Tidy Website
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We are talking about all things donations today on the podcast. Where to donate, donating responsibly, and how to get over the roadblocks that stop us from donating.
Imperfectly Tidy Website
Donate & Recycle Guides
Imperfectly Tidy Instagram
Dani's Email - Dani@imperfectlytidy.com
GI Junk
My guest today is Lauren Tilden! Lauren is an ex-corporate marketer turned small business owner, podcast host, and leader of the best dang community of small biz owners ever (truly).
In 2017, Lauren left her corporate role as a marketing director and opened up a small paper goods business.
These days she owns two product-based businesses (Good Sheila + Station 7)
Lauren hosts a podcast called Making Good, which I highly recommend if you are a small business owner.
Plus she leads a membership community of incredible small business owners (Making Good Happen) which I happen to be part of!
Through all of this, Lauren combines two of her great loves — her love of marketing and the magic of small business.
I am so grateful I had the chance to talk with her about how she has worked to let go of perfection and embrace a simpler life!
Connect with Lauren!
Lauren’s Podcast - Making Good
Lauren’s Instagram
Good Sheila
Station 7
Happy New Year! I'm currently recording this the second week of 2023 and I'm feeling the rush of the fresh start of a new year. It may come across as a little Pollyanna but I feel the energy around this time of year is really positive and I love it! Let's jump in together and take advantage of that positive energy.
In this episode, I talk about letting go of the "New Year! New Me!" mindset and embracing an imperfect way to approach your resolutions & goals.
Find me on:
Instagram @imperfectlytidy
Imperfectly Tidy Website
In this episode, I get to chat with Julia Williamson from Unburdened Life in Portland Oregon. Julia is a Decluttering Expert and we talk about how you can approach minimizing the number of digital photos taking up space on your phone and computer. Julia shares about her upcoming Messy Mac Makeover program and how her article on the HuffPost went viral!
Julia's article on the HuffPost, "Sometime in my 50s, I became invisible to men."
Julia's Messy Mac Makeover - 6-Week Program -
Julia's website, Unburdened Life