039: Rewriting the Story Your Stuff is Telling with Jennifer Burnham

Hey friends!

Welcome to episode 039 of the Candidly Speaking podcast! This was my first time recording an interview remotely, so my audio is a little scratchy at times (sorry about this!). I’ll get it figured out and fixed for my next interview. Thanks for your understanding! 🙂

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In This Episode:

• Jennifer shares how she got started as an organizational coach, and when she realized organizing is an inner job deeper than just buying some bins.
• She tells us how she re-trained her thinking around the obligation of getting gifts for people AND receiving gifts for holidays like Christmas and birthdays.
• Jennifer tells us about taking the leap and starting her own organizational business after getting her masters in accounting.
• Carrie and Jennifer chat about the comparison trap and how it can lead to us unconsciously buying and consuming more things.
• Jennifer shares how she handles clients who want a quick-fix.
• Carrie asks Jennifer how she believes Marie Kondo has shaped the “tidying” landscape today
• The pros and cons of owning your own business
• Carrie and Jennifer talk about taking the principles from organizing and how they can be used in other areas of our lives, like health, wellness, and finances.
• Jennifer shares some of her goals and projects on the horizon for her business.

Mentioned In This Episode:

• Ep 014: Gaby Hazelhoff : Standing for What You Believe In
• Marie Kondo
• Melissa Ambrosini
• Mastering Your Mean Girl
• Open Wide
• The Gold Digger Podcast: Melissa Ambrosini | How to Ditch Self-Doubt and Live Your Best Life

Connect:

Me on Instagram: carrie.gillaspie

Me on Twitter: CarrieGillaspie

Me on Facebook: Carrie Gillaspie

Me on YouTube: Carrie Gillaspie

Jennifer on Instagram: @thejenniferburnham

Jennifer’s Website: www.jenniferburnham.com

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