You are in for a treat with today’s episode of This Organized Life! I had the absolute joy of sitting down with my longtime friend and organizing powerhouse, Martha Carol Stewart of Chaos Organizing in Baton Rouge. If you’ve ever wondered how someone goes from teaching kindergarten to building a thriving professional organizing business—this one’s for you.Martha shares her real-world experience, her wins (and mistakes!), and her heart for helping people find peace in their spaces. We dive into so many listener questions—covering everything from how to deal with those sentimental items, to renter-friendly storage hacks, and how to price your services without selling yourself short. Whether you’re a fellow organizer or just trying to make sense of your own home, there’s gold here for you.
🎧 What You’ll Hear in This Episode:
- How Martha went from classroom to chaos (organizing, that is!)
- Tips for getting started with organizing clients—and finding your first paid job
- Renter-friendly storage hacks that actually work
- What to do with sentimental stuff you just can’t let go of
- Daily habits to keep your kitchen clutter-free
- Why pricing feels hard (and what to do about it)
- The organizing tools Martha swears by
- The underrated power of Google and email marketing
- How mentorship shaped both of our careers
- Start where you are. Martha didn’t have it all figured out, but she took the leap—and so can you.
- Systems are your best friend. Even (especially!) in creative businesses like organizing.
- Let go of the guilt. Your memories aren’t in the item. We talk about how to honor the past without drowning in it.
- Business is personal. Whether it’s marketing, pricing, or serving your clients, authenticity always wins.
- Mentorship matters. Surround yourself with people who lift you up, challenge you, and help you grow.
- Connect with Martha: chaosorganizing.com
- Want to be mentored by me? → Check out my 1:1 and group mentoring for organizers
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