In this powerful and eye-opening episode of The Good Enough Mompreneur Podcast, Angela sits down with Carrie M. Lane, professor and author of More Than Pretty Boxes: How the Rise of Professional Organizing Shows Us the Way We Work Isn’t Working.
Carrie shares what she discovered while researching the organizing and decluttering industry—a female-dominated profession born out of necessity, emotional labor, and a desire for flexible, meaningful work. Together, we explore the connection between clutter, overconsumption, gender roles, entrepreneurship, and the invisible weight women are expected to carry at home and in business.
Whether you’re drowning in physical stuff or just overwhelmed by all the things, this episode will help you unpack what’s really going on—and how to release the pressure to do it all perfectly.
🎙️ In this episode, you’ll learn:
- Why professional organizing is about so much more than tidy closets
- How unrealistic expectations and perfectionism lead to burnout and shame
- Why women, especially moms and women of color, are drawn to this work
- The emotional stories we tell ourselves about clutter—and how to rewrite them
- Actionable steps to reclaim your time, space, and self-worth
👀 Watch the episode on YouTube:
Search for Mom Business Coach on YouTube or click here to tune in!
🛍️ Grab Carrie’s book:
More Than Pretty Boxes – University of Chicago Press
Use code PRBOXES for 30% off!
💬 Let’s connect!
- Connect with Carrie Lane: https://carriemlane.com
- Continue the conversation with Angela at: https://mombusinesscoach.com
💡 Top Takeaway:
You don’t have to manage it all. Organizing isn’t just about your space—it’s about giving yourself grace, rewriting the rules, and defining success on your terms.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Leave a Review on Apple podcasts or wherever you listen! 🎧
Thank you for listening and keep up the great work, mama!
Popular Podcasts
New Heights with Jason & Travis Kelce
Football’s funniest family duo — Jason Kelce of the Philadelphia Eagles and Travis Kelce of the Kansas City Chiefs — team up to provide next-level access to life in the league as it unfolds. The two brothers and Super Bowl champions drop weekly insights about the weekly slate of games and share their INSIDE perspectives on trending NFL news and sports headlines. They also endlessly rag on each other as brothers do, chat the latest in pop culture and welcome some very popular and well-known friends to chat with them. Check out new episodes every Wednesday. Follow New Heights on the Wondery App, YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts. You can listen to new episodes early and ad-free, and get exclusive content on Wondery+. Join Wondery+ in the Wondery App, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. And join our new membership for a unique fan experience by going to the New Heights YouTube channel now!
Dateline NBC
Current and classic episodes, featuring compelling true-crime mysteries, powerful documentaries and in-depth investigations. Follow now to get the latest episodes of Dateline NBC completely free, or subscribe to Dateline Premium for ad-free listening and exclusive bonus content: DatelinePremium.com
On Purpose with Jay Shetty
I’m Jay Shetty host of On Purpose the worlds #1 Mental Health podcast and I’m so grateful you found us. I started this podcast 5 years ago to invite you into conversations and workshops that are designed to help make you happier, healthier and more healed. I believe that when you (yes you) feel seen, heard and understood you’re able to deal with relationship struggles, work challenges and life’s ups and downs with more ease and grace. I interview experts, celebrities, thought leaders and athletes so that we can grow our mindset, build better habits and uncover a side of them we’ve never seen before. New episodes every Monday and Friday. Your support means the world to me and I don’t take it for granted — click the follow button and leave a review to help us spread the love with On Purpose. I can’t wait for you to listen to your first or 500th episode!