Organized and Energized! The Podcast

Are you struggling to turn your social media presence into actual sales? In this episode, professional organizer Kathy Burns sits down with award-winning social media strategist Louise Macdonald to discuss the intersection of traditional marketing and modern AI technology. Discover how to build a social selling system that stays true to your brand voice while saving you hours of work every week.

Louise shares her incredibl...

What if the key to getting ahead isn’t doing more… but letting go?

In this episode, I’m joined by Ginny Priem, a keynote speaker, author, and creator of the Unsubscribe Framework. With over 20 years in corporate leadership, Ginny shares how burnout, overcommitment, and constant pressure led her to completely rethink how we approach success.

After a life-altering personal experience, Ginny rebuilt her life and career around a simple b...

Feeling overwhelmed, distracted, or like you’re constantly juggling too many things?

In this episode, Kathi Burns talks with wellness and lifestyle coach Stephanie Wall Morrow about how to create more balance, clarity, and focus—especially for busy women navigating ADHD and full schedules.

Stephanie shares how simple self-care practices, intentional planning, and supportive routines can make a real difference in how you show up each ...

If you’re tired of chasing clients and wondering where your next one is coming from, this episode is going to change how you approach your business.

Kathi sits down with Janelle Anderson, known as the “Workshop Queen,” to talk about how to use simple, high-converting workshops as a client enrollment system.

Janelle shares how she went from running random workshops with no clear strategy to creating a repeatable system that consistent...

In this episode, Kathi talks with Anna Bartolucci, writing mentor, USA Today bestselling author, psychologist, and founder of Psych Up Academy.

Anna shares her publishing journey from her first werewolf medical thriller to building a successful writing career across fiction and nonfiction. She opens up about losing a publisher, navigating harsh reviews, and continuing forward without taking setbacks personally.

You will learn:
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In this episode, Kathi sits down with Allan Ngo to talk about building a customer base that AI cannot steal.

Allan shares how he transitioned from corporate banking into digital products, how pre-selling his first course gave him momentum, and why showing proof is more powerful than simply claiming expertise.

You will also learn:
 • Why documenting your real life creates content AI cannot replicate
 • How your phone’s photo g...

Today on Organize & Energize, Kathi sits down with Magdalena Grace to talk about breaking free from ancestral cycles of health and wealth. Magdalena shares her journey through major loss, grief, and recovery, and explains how healing often requires addressing the nervous system, emotional patterns, and the deeper root causes behind stress, anxiety, and burnout.

You’ll also hear practical ways to build boundaries, create supporti...

So many plates. So little time. And that quiet question we don’t always say out loud: Is it too late to start something new?

In this episode, Kathi welcomes longtime friend and marketing expert Shonna Jordan for a wide-ranging conversation about business, networking, resilience, and reinvention. Shonna is the founder of the Good Old Gals networking group and the force behind Jordan & Jordan Consulting, where she helps business o...

In this episode, Kathi sits down with Andrew Thorp King, author of Failure Rules: The Five Rules of Failure for Entrepreneurs, Creatives, and Authentics. Andrew is a FinTech banker, speaker, podcaster, and lifelong entrepreneur whose story proves that setbacks do not have to be the end of the road.

Andrew shares how he built two independent record labels, navigated the unpredictable world of entrepreneurship, and learned how to bala...

In this episode, Kathi talks with Ellen Finkelstein, an expert who teaches experts how to build simple, effective online businesses through better messaging, email marketing, and audience-building.

Ellen shares how she started her career writing major tech books (including multiple editions translated into many languages), and how publishers pushed authors to build a “platform” through blogging and email lists. That shift helped Ell...

Feeling scattered, overwhelmed, or stuck in constant hustle? You are not alone.

In this episode, Kathi Burns talks with business advisor, mentor, and speaker Christine Campbell-Rapin about how to go from fragmented to focused, and how to find your next client in the next 90 days.

Christine shares why the idea is the easy part of business, and why clarity around the problem you solve is what creates revenue. She breaks down the power ...

What if growing your audience did not require constant posting, burnout, or chasing the latest trend?

In this episode, Kathi sits down with Cat Griffin, a multi passionate entrepreneur known for building powerful collaborations through bundles, giveaways, and community driven events. Cat shares how she accidentally grew an Instagram account to over 100,000 followers, what that experience taught her, and why collaboration has become ...

Burnout doesn’t usually hit all at once. It creeps in through overpacked schedules, perfectionism, people pleasing, and the belief that you have to “do it all” to prove you’re capable.

In this episode, I’m talking with Daniela Wolfe, licensed master’s social worker, speaker, trainer, and author of Balance Breakthrough: A Practical Guide for Busy Professionals to Take Charge of Their Work, Life, and Well-Being.

Daniela shares her own ...

In this episode, I sit down with Ally Machate, a seasoned book editor, publishing expert, and the founder of The Writer’s Ally. Ally has spent more than two decades helping authors bring their ideas to life in a way that feels aligned and sustainable, and she is known for guiding writers through the overwhelm that often comes with the publishing world.

We talk about what really gets in the way when someone wants to write a book, why...

Saying no is simple in theory, but in real life it can feel loaded with guilt, obligation, and pressure to keep everyone else happy. In this episode, I talk with visionary coach and consultant Helene Rennervik about how to say no with grace, honor your limits, and create space for what truly matters.

Helene has more than 30 years of international experience in leadership, coaching, and personal transformation. She shares her journey...

Every business wants to grow without wasting money on ads that do not deliver. In this episode, Borja Cuan, co-founder of 415 Digital, shares how his agency helps brands scale performance marketing through strategy, creativity, and data-driven results.

Borja talks about his journey from aspiring hospitality professional to digital entrepreneur, the lessons he learned while building his agency, and how patience and persistence shape ...

Feeling stuck in the chaos of running your business? You’re not alone.

In this episode, business coach Meg King shares how she went from burned-out salon owner to helping other women create clarity, confidence, and direction in their lives. She talks about the lessons she learned from her first coach, how she overcame the challenges of dyslexia, and how identifying “pricey problems” can save your business time, money, and stress.

If ...

Dolphins and whales are more than incredible animals. They are teachers, healers, and guides.

In this episode, Anne Gordon shares how her retreats with dolphins and whales help people reconnect with joy, love, and their higher purpose. From her early days as a zookeeper to pioneering whale watching in Panama, Anne has dedicated her life to helping people connect with the wisdom of these magnificent beings.

Discover how being in their...

Many entrepreneurs feel like they are on an island, working alone and disconnected. But relationships are at the heart of both business and personal fulfillment.

In this episode, Sarah Melissa Oswald shares how respectful relationships can reduce loneliness, strengthen teams, and bring more joy into our lives. She explains why self-awareness and curiosity are essential for healthier connections, whether at home, at work, or in the c...