EPISODE · Jun 23, 2025 · 49 MIN
Ep 19 - From Chaos to Calm: The Power of a Well-Organised Home with Jenny Douglas
from Core Brands Podcast · host Roberta Rechena
In this episode of the Core Brands Podcast, Jenny Douglas shares her journey from a structured career in the charity sector to becoming a professional organiser. She talks about the unexpected role of the junk drawer, how personal challenges shaped her passion for creating calm spaces, and what it felt like to step into entrepreneurship. Jenny opens up about building a business while balancing family life, the value of outsourcing, and why an organised home supports mental clarity.Roberta and Jenny dive into the emotional side of decluttering, especially when it comes to sentimental items. Jenny explains how she supports clients through the feelings attached to their belongings and why it is important to understand the stories these items carry. They explore practical approaches to decluttering, how to get family involved, and the benefits of working with a professional organiser. Jenny also shares her love for organising utility rooms and her hopes for the future of her business, A Good Moment.TakeawaysA junk drawer has a place in every home.A calm environment supports a calm mind.Personal experiences often guide our passions.Career transitions can be challenging but deeply rewarding.Outsourcing frees time to focus on what matters.Regular organisation helps maintain clarity.Starting a business means balancing work and family.Mentorship and networking make a difference.Sentimental items carry emotional weight.Decluttering is personal and often emotional.Supporting clients through decisions is essential.It is okay to keep items that hold meaning.Clutter often holds stories.Professional organising improves wellbeing.Start small to avoid overwhelm.Family involvement can make decluttering easier.Sound Bites“Every home needs a junk drawer.”“If not now, when?”“One person’s junk is another person’s treasure.”“Clutter can carry stories.”“Start super small.”Chapters00:00 The Organised Junk Drawer06:08 Personal Struggles to Passion14:08 From Charity Work to Entrepreneurship18:05 Challenges of a New Business23:35 Outsourcing What You Can26:13 Navigating Sentimental Clutter37:00 The Emotional Side of Decluttering48:00 Favourite Spaces to Organise49:58 What’s Next for A Good MomentConnect with Jenny:Website: www.agoodmomentcompany.ieInstagram: @agoodmomentcompanyLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/a-good-moment-company/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/agoodmomentcompanyStay in touch with Roberta:Follow on Instagram: @designbyroberta and @coreandformdesignConnect on LinkedInSubscribe to the Core Letters newsletter for updatesVisit the Core and Form websiteBook a Free Discovery Call if you're interested in collaborating!
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In this episode of the Core Brands Podcast, Jenny Douglas shares her journey from a structured career in the charity sector to becoming a professional organiser. She talks about the unexpected role of the junk drawer, how personal challenges shaped her passion for creating calm spaces, and what it felt like to step into entrepreneurship. Jenny opens up about building a business while balancing family life, the value of outsourcing, and why an organised home supports mental clarity.Roberta and Jenny dive into the emotional side of decluttering, especially when it comes to sentimental items. Jenny explains how she supports clients through the feelings attached to their belongings and why it is important to understand the stories these items carry. They explore practical approaches to decluttering, how to get family involved, and the benefits of working with a professional organiser. Jenny also shares her love for organising utility rooms and her hopes for the future of her business, A Good Moment.TakeawaysA junk drawer has a place in every home.A calm environment supports a calm mind.Personal experiences often guide our passions.Career transitions can be challenging but deeply rewarding.Outsourcing frees time to focus on what matters.Regular organisation helps maintain clarity.Starting a business means balancing work and family.Mentorship and networking make a difference.Sentimental items carry emotional weight.Decluttering is personal and often emotional.Supporting clients through decisions is essential.It is okay to keep items that hold meaning.Clutter often holds stories.Professional organising improves wellbeing.Start small to avoid overwhelm.Family involvement can make decluttering easier.Sound Bites“Every home needs a junk drawer.”“If not now, when?”“One person’s junk is another person’s treasure.”“Clutter can carry stories.”“Start super small.”Chapters00:00 The Organised Junk Drawer06:08 Personal Struggles to Passion14:08 From Charity Work to Entrepreneurship18:05 Challenges of a New Business23:35 Outsourcing What You Can26:13 Navigating Sentimental Clutter37:00 The Emotional Side of Decluttering48:00 Favourite Spaces to Organise49:58 What’s Next for A Good MomentConnect with Jenny:Website: www.agoodmomentcompany.ieInstagram: @agoodmomentcompanyLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/a-good-moment-company/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/agoodmomentcompanyStay in touch with Roberta:Follow on Instagram: @designbyroberta and @coreandformdesignConnect on LinkedInSubscribe to the Core Letters newsletter for updatesVisit the Core and Form websiteBook a Free Discovery Call if you're interested in collaborating!
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