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When Zeenat Siman first said the word "choosy," I instantly knew I wanted her on the podcast. And this conversation? It did not disappoint.

In this episode, we’re flipping the script on how to get organized. Zeenat, a professional organizer and founder of Firefly Bridge Organizing, joins me to share her refreshing take on being intentionally choosy with your time, your to-do list, and your space. We’re not talking Pinterest-perfect pantries here. This is real life, real strategies for moms, coaches, and business owners juggling a million things.

Zee breaks down how to stop drowning in all the “shoulds” and start organizing what actually matters. Whether it’s your Google calendar, your junk drawer, or your overflowing list of digital freebies you swear you’ll read one day (yeah, we see you), this episode will help you rethink everything.

We also talk sprints vs. slow organizing, how to use donuts (yes, donuts) to manage your to-do list, and the mindset shift that helps you say no without guilt.

It’s practical, honest, and full of “YES, I needed to hear that” moments.

What you’ll learn in this episode:

• Why “organize everything” is keeping you stuck

• The DONUT method to simplify your to-do list

• What to do when your list gives you anxiety

• How to choose what to organize first (and what to ignore)

• What to put on your calendar first, and it’s not your appointments

• The power of doing kitchen sprints (and how it leads to no-cry Mondays)

• The mindset shift that makes you feel empowered, not behind

For the resources and links mentioned, go to: https://simplysquaredaway.com/154

What happens when the life you worked so hard to build no longer fits and everything falls apart anyway?

In this episode, I’m sitting down with Tara Hunter, internationally renowned business and mindset coach, bestselling author, and host of the Thrive in Life and Business podcast, for one of the most vulnerable and powerful conversations we’ve ever had on the show.

Tara opens up about what it really looked like to hit rock bottom after leaving her marriage, walking away from a life that looked perfect on the outside, and realizing she wasn’t thriving, she was surviving. We talk candidly about depression, rebuilding trust in yourself, and the moment she decided she was done letting life happen to her and instead committed to creating the biggest comeback of her life.

From there, we dive deep into how a cluttered mind impacts your results, why most people sabotage themselves in the first waking hour of the day, and exactly how Tara uses simple mindset practices like journaling, brain dumps, and intentional focus to rebuild clarity, confidence, and momentum in her business.

This episode is honest, raw, hopeful, and deeply practical. If you’ve ever felt stuck, overwhelmed, or like you’ve lost yourself somewhere along the way, this conversation will remind you that it’s not over and you get to decide what comes next.

What you’ll learn in this episode:

• What thriving actually means and why you get to define it
• How to recognize when you’re surviving instead of living
• Why your first waking hour matters more than you think
• How to declutter your mind when everything feels overwhelming
• Tara’s simple journaling and mindset routine that changed everything
• Why brain dumps work and how to do them correctly
• How to rebuild confidence after hitting rock bottom
• The power of one decision and why nobody is coming to save you
• How to prioritize goals without trying to do everything at once

Have you ever looked at your home or your closet and thought, “I just have so much stuff”?

That feeling of overwhelm is not actually about the number of things you own. It is about not knowing where you are going.

In this episode, Tracy shares a powerful coaching moment with her client, Dana, that completely changed how they looked at organizing. What started as a conversation about too many clothes became a breakthrough: a 1000-piece puzzle that served as a perfect metaphor for decluttering and organizing your home.

When you do a puzzle, you never feel overwhelmed by the number of pieces. You expect it to take time. You enjoy the process. You trust that one piece at a time will eventually create a beautiful picture. That is exactly how organizing should feel as well.

In this episode, you will learn how to neutralize overwhelm, why sorting first is the key to success, how to use your future vision to make decisions, and how to turn organizing into a calming and satisfying experience instead of something stressful.

This simple mindset shift can change how you approach your closet, your home, and even your life.

• Why saying I have so much stuff creates overwhelm
• How neutralizing the number removes emotional resistance
• Why sorting first makes organizing easier
• How a puzzle shows you exactly how to declutter
• Why your vision of the finished space matters
• How to decide what fits into the life you are living now
• How to make organizing feel calming and enjoyable

For the resources and links mentioned, go to: https://simplysquaredaway.com/153

What if your marketing didn’t need to be so complicated?

I LOVED this conversation with Melissa Kellogg Lueck because it brings us back to what matters most --> connection.

If you’ve ever felt like you were trying all the things and none of it was working, or if you’ve found yourself constantly learning about marketing instead of actually doing it… this one’s for you.

Melissa is a marketing coach for women entrepreneurs and the host of the Doing Business Like a Woman podcast. With 20 years of experience running her own marketing business, she knows how to help you simplify and finally create a sustainable strategy that gets results.

In this episode, Melissa breaks down the three core marketing activities that apply to EVERY business, how to build your own one-page marketing plan, and why your energy matters more than any algorithm ever could.

If you’ve been spinning your wheels and second-guessing every marketing decision, this episode will help you refocus, simplify, and finally take aligned action.

What you’ll learn in this episode:

• Why all marketing works—and what really makes the difference
• The truth about overlearning and under-earning
• How to build a one-page marketing plan (yes, for real)
• The 3 essential marketing activities you should be doing right now
• What to do when your marketing "isn't working"
• How your energy affects your results
• The power of belief-first marketing
• Why you don’t need to be everywhere—and how to make peace with that

For the resources and links mentioned, go to: https://simplysquaredaway.com/152

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Most people think decluttering happens when things get out of control. A closet is too full. The kitchen feels messy. The inbox is overwhelming. So we react. We grab a bag, throw things away, and hope it helps.

But real peace does not come from panic purging. It comes from having a plan.

In this episode, Tracy shares how she creates the declutter plan for Organized Life Academy every year and how you can use the exact same process to organize your home, your office, and even your digital life. Whether you feel overwhelmed by physical clutter or buried in emails and files, this episode will help you see decluttering as a simple, doable project instead of something that never ends.

You will hear how breaking your year into focused months removes overwhelm, how choosing your destination before you start makes decision-making easy, and how even small fifteen-minute sessions can create massive progress when you are working a plan.

This episode is for anyone who wants a calm home, a clear workspace, and a life that feels lighter instead of heavier.

• How to create a declutter plan for the year using twelve monthly focus areas
• Why decluttering works better when it is planned instead of rushed
• How to use the same system for your home and your business
• Why choosing your intention before you start makes everything easier
• How to use fifteen-minute sessions to stay consistent without burnout
• What questions to ask so you know what to keep and what to let go of

Decluttering works best when it is planned, not when it is panicked.

For the resources and links mentioned, go to: https://simplysquaredaway.com/151

For the resources and links mentioned, go to: https://simplysquaredaway.com/150

I'm kicking off 2026 with a conversation about how to work less. Sounds desirable, right?

Jenna Harrison is my guest and the founder of The Uncommon Way. She is a coach whose own business evolution went from frantic hustle to a thoughtful 24‑hour workweek that supports her creativity, family life, and joy.

In this episode, Jenna shares how she overcame burnout, what shifted for her personally and professionally, and the mindset and framework she now uses to help other coaches reclaim their time and create more purposeful impact (without working more hours).

We unpack the sneaky thoughts that pull us back into overworking, why constraints spark creativity, and how to stop doing things “just because.” We get into nervous system patterns, tactical boundaries like scheduling CEO time, and how creative business results come from resonance, not hours.

Whether you feel overwhelmed, guilty for trying to take breaks, or stuck thinking “I’ll just finish one more thing first,” this episode is going to shift how you think about time, energy, creativity, and productivity — and give you permission to design the life you actually want instead of the one you inherited from hustle culture.

What You’ll Learn

Why Jenna shifted to a 24‑hour workweek and how she maintained business growth in the process

• The deep thoughts that keep coaches working more than they want to

• How constraints (like limited hours) actually boost prioritization, intuition, and strategic thinking

• Jenna’s three‑pillar framework: Offers • Systems • You (CEO mindset)

• The role of nervous system regulation in creative business output

• Practical ways to reclaim time + stop the “I’ll just do this first” trap

• What real CEO time is and why it’s non‑negotiable

• A simple starting question to shift your time and results

Join Organized LIFE Academy (OLA) today. It's for midlife+ women who want to be clutter-free.

Are you ready to reflect honestly on your year, the wins, the hard moments, the breakthroughs, and the lessons, so you can step into 2026 with clarity, peace, and purpose? In this year‑end episode, I walk you through my 2025 review, including what I’m leaving behind, what I’m bringing forward, and the mindset shift that changed everything for me.

2025 was big. It was full. It was messy and beautiful at the same time. As we close the year, I want to invite you to a few reflection questions that will help you own your wins, honestly assess your growth, and choose what you’re ready to let go of before 2026 begins.

I share:

• My wins in business and life — including podcast visibility goals, revenue reflections, and family milestones.
• The hardest moment of the year and how vulnerability changed my identity.
• What I’m letting go of in 2025 — and why it matters.
• What I’m carrying into 2026 with intention.
• A new way of thinking about goals that feels lighter, freer, and more curiosity‑driven.

You don’t have to take everything with you into next year. You get to choose.

What You’ll Learn

• How to describe your year with honesty instead of pressure.
• Why acknowledging wins matters more than you think.
• How your identity shifts through struggle and breakthrough.
• The power of asking curious, open goals — instead of rigid demands.
• A fresh mindset for organizing your business and your life in 2026.
• Reflection prompts to close out your year with intention and joy.

For the resources and links mentioned, go to: https://simplysquaredaway.com/149

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Eldonna said, "This [OLA] has brought new life into my life."

If you want to organize your home and life in 2026 and overcome obstacles that have kept you stuck in clutter, join me inside Organized Life Academy (OLA).

It's totally possible for YOU to create these same results.

If you're ready to downsize, declutter, and create a home that is calm, inviting, peaceful, and organized, join now for the best price!

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