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Coachful Coaching Leadership Podcast
The Most Organized Man in America on the BS of Busyness — Andrew Mellen
The Most Organized Man in America on the BS of Busyness — Andrew MellenWhat if your biggest time problem isn’t your calendar—but your beliefs?In this episode, I sit down with Andrew Mellen—organization expert, coach, and author of Calling BS on Busy—to unpack the real reason leaders and high-achievers stay overwhelmed. From cluttered homes to cluttered thinking, Andrew shares tools to help you reclaim your time, reduce stress, and align your schedule with your values.We talk about:✅ The Organizational Triangle that changes everything✅ Why successful peo...
2025-04-12
30 min
GOALBUSTERS - Productivity Tips
Stop Busywork, Start Living: Transformative Tips in just 7 minutes, with Bestselling Author Andrew Mellen
In this powerful episode, productivity expert Andrew Mellen joins to discuss strategies for managing time and space effectively. Known as "The Most Organized Man in America," Andrew reveals techniques to simplify life, overcome clutter, and boost productivity. Tune in for actionable advice that empowers listeners to streamline daily routines and achieve meaningful results. https://getresultsology.com/podcast/andrew_mellen/
2024-11-17
12 min
The Dream Catcher Podcast
[Interview] De-Stressing & Maximizing Productivity by Decluttering Our Spaces (feat. Andrew Mellen)
Original airdate: May 19, 2020 A disorganized and chaotic living space can lower our productivity and take a toll on our emotional health. Today, I'm excited to have Andrew Mellen as my guest, who will discuss the importance of tidying up our homes and the benefits of decluttering. Andrew is an organizational expert, public speaker, and the best-selling author of Unstuff Your Life! He's been called "The Most Organized Man in America" by the media having helped over 100,000 people to declutter and simplify their lives. As an authority on organizing and productivity, Andrew's addressed audiences from TEDx...
2024-11-05
32 min
The Rainham Eco-Hub's Tread Lightly Podcast
S02E06: Leading the Green Revolution - Andrew Mellen's Vision for a Sustainable Future
RAINHAM ECO-HUB'S TREAD LIGHTLY PODCAST Episode 6: Leading the Green Revolution - Andrew Mellen's Vision for a Sustainable Future With a background in agriculture and an MSc in Sustainable Agriculture and Rural Development, Andrew's expertise has helped shift his district towards a more sustainable and resilient future. He reflects on his experiences, including six years working in education and development in Nigeria and Malawi, and explains how green thinking has brought positive change to the community he serves. We explore the importance of environmental policies in local governance and how a commitment to sustainability has...
2024-10-22
24 min
Art2Life
Less Clutter, More Clarity - Andrew Mellen - Ep 143
https://Art2Life.com - Andrew Mellen walked away from his role directing plays off-Broadway when he realized he had a unique talent for making people’s lives happier in a totally different way: becoming a professional organizer. Andrew is known for his transformative approach to decluttering physical and inner mental spaces. He shares the value of taking small, manageable steps to create a more organized, stress-free life. We discuss how you can be in the most creative state and why your cluttered physical world impacts your emotional, spiritual, and psychological health. Less clutter leads to m...
2024-09-11
50 min
Resonate | Conversations & Life Lessons from Rancho La Puerta
09. Decluttering Your Life with Andrew Mellen
Make sure to mention the code PODCAST when making your next reservation and enjoy 15% off on new bookings for 7-night stays in 2025.Applicable towards new reservations only. Not combinable with other offers. On space-available basis. Some restrictions and blackout dates apply. Booking must be made by December 27, 2025.In this episode we are joined by Andrew Mellen, a professional organizer, speaker, and author known for his expertise in helping people find balance through decluttering and organization. Andrew shares his journey from a theater career to becoming a professional organizer, offering valuable insights into the psychology behind...
2024-08-19
33 min
Finding Genius Podcast
Decluttering Decoded: Unlocking Time and Tranquility with Andrew Mellen's Expert Insights
Feeling overwhelmed by all the “stuff” in your life, business, or living space? Struggling to focus, stay on task, or simply find things when you need them? Today we speak with an organization expert who has the solutions: Andrew Mellen. As Founder and CEO of Andrew Mellen, Inc. and author of Calling Bullsh*t on Busy: A Practical Guide to Ditching the Time Management Myth and Quickly Achieving Your Goals and Unstuff Your Life!, he’s helped hundreds of thousands of people and businesses reclaim time and peace of mind through various programs designed to eliminate the messin...
2024-05-14
32 min
Chef AJ LIVE!
START DECLUTTERING FAST WITH 40 WAYS TO GET ORGANIZED IN 5 MINUTES OR LESS! WITH ANDREW MELLEN
To get the exact tips, tools, and strategies from today’s show, get your Bundle today only until MARCH 10, 2024 at 11:59 pm PST from Andrew’s link: https://bit.ly/amvegan To sign up for Andrew's next De-Stress Your Mess Challenge: https://unstuff.me/dym If you’re like most people, you WANT to get organized but feel so overwhelmed you don’t know where to start. If so, you will LOVE Andrew Mellen’s contribution to this year’s Vegan Bundle! It is the ultimate guide and answer to “How do I get started? What should I do first?!” In Andrew’s playboo...
2024-03-07
45 min
Finding Genius Podcast
Decluttering Decoded: Unlocking Time and Tranquility with Andrew Mellen's Expert Insights
Feeling overwhelmed by all the “stuff” in your life, business, or living space? Struggling to focus, stay on task, or simply find things when you need them? Today we speak with an organization expert who has the solutions: Andrew Mellen. As Founder and CEO of Andrew Mellen, Inc. and author of Calling Bullsh*t on Busy: A Practical Guide to Ditching the Time Management Myth and Quickly Achieving Your Goals and Unstuff Your Life!, he’s helped hundreds of thousands of people and businesses reclaim time and peace of mind through various programs designed to eliminate the messin...
2024-01-20
32 min
The Well-Tended Life
EPISODE 56: Getting to the Root of Clutter with Andrew Mellen
Why Listen? In my journal practice, I write down what I call “heart taps”, which are the things that speak directly to my heart. Here are a few of the heart tap moments that I wrote down from this interview: Make sure to pause long enough to hear the whisper of your heart, which will tell you what is next. Three rules to getting and staying organized: 1: One home for everything 2: Like with like 3: Something in something out.The average adult tells 200 lies a day. Like: l’ll do this later. Clutter is nothing more than deferred...
2024-01-17
1h 24
Pregnantish
America's "Most Organized Man", Andrew Mellen, on How To Get Organized During Tough Life Chapters
Professional organizer and Author of “Unstuff your Life” and “Calling Bullsh*t On Busy”, Andrew Mellen, has been called “The most organized man in America”, and has spent his career helping people not only declutter their homes and schedules, but also their minds, their hearts and their lives. Andrew knows that during some of life's hardest chapters, like infertility and loss, it can seem overwhelming or even insurmountable to manage all the moving pieces - but he's determined to show that it's not only possible to lessen load, but that when we do we can alleviate stress, find...
2024-01-11
32 min
The Happiness Practices with Phil Gerbyshak
Calling BS on Busy with Andrew Mellen
Introduction:In this enlightening episode of Happy AF Show, Phil Gerbyshak sits down with renowned author and efficiency expert, Andrew Mellen, to delve into the themes of his latest book, "Calling B******t on Busy." Known for his insightful and practical advice, Mellen shares his unique perspectives on productivity, time management, and the modern myth of being perpetually busy.Two quotes worth considering:Andrew Mellen on Embracing Introversion in a Busy World:"As a major introvert, I've learned that success isn't about constantly pushing against your nature, but rather understanding and...
2023-12-29
34 min
CPG Insiders
The Most Organized Man in America - w/ Andrew Mellen
This episode, Mark + Justin talk entrepreneurlife and the age-old "too much to do, not enough time" problem with Andrew Mellen, author of Calling Bullsh*t Busy. Andrew teaches entrepreneurs, businesses, and everyday people how to leverage time management + simplification to create freedom through organization. Deeper than just 'getting organized', Andrew fosters real transformation by changing how people think, feel, and interact with time, money, and stuff. Plus he shares easy, actionable steps you can take right now to address time-productivity obstacles in your own business. A great listen for anybody looking to take more control of their...
2023-12-07
1h 00
The Easemakers Podcast
Time management and avoiding the 8 deadly time thieves with Professional Organizer Andrew Mellen
Private service professionals often feel like there aren't enough hours in a day — but are you falling victim to the 8 deadly time thieves?In this episode of the Easemakers Podcast, professional organizer and bestselling author of Unstuff Your Life and Calling Bullsh*t on Busy Andrew Mellen shares his tips for time management. Tune in to hear how you can avoid time thieves like multitasking and interruptions, Andrew's strategies for reclaiming your time, and bonus tips around staying organized in every aspect of your job.Subscribe to the Easemakers Podcast to hear from more experts in...
2023-12-05
33 min
The Aspiring Solopreneur
85. Solopreneur Tips to Reduce Clutter, Regain Time, and Enrich Your Life with Andrew Mellen
This episode is a game-changer for anyone feeling the relentless squeeze of time constraints. Our guest, Andrew Mellen, claims to have the power to give you back an entire hour every day for the rest of your life. Yes, you heard that right—an extra hour daily! The impact of meeting Andrew, as we've been told, is nothing short of transformative. Get ready to reshape the way you think, feel, and interact with time, money, and stuff. In this episode, we'll unravel the secrets behind Andrew's success and learn: The Journey to Organizational Gur...
2023-11-28
37 min
The Sparking Entrepreneur Show
Transforming Lives Through Organization: Andrew Mellen
Join us for an inspiring episode featuring Andrew Mellen, a seasoned professional organizer, and life changer. In 1996, a serendipitous encounter with a Nobel Peace Prize winner redirected Andrew's life, propelling him into the world of decluttering and transformation. Andrew's approach to organizing goes beyond tidying up physical spaces; he believes that it's about changing the way we interact with our stuff. His unique perspective emphasizes the power of mindset, helping individuals and businesses free themselves from physical, emotional, and psychological clutter. What sets Andrew apart from other organizers? He's more focused on empowering you to take control of your own...
2023-10-17
19 min
Chef AJ LIVE!
Andrew Mellen's Calling BS on Busy - Secrets to Better Time Management, Productivity & Organization
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2023-08-10
1h 21
The Cameron Journal Podcast
Talking with the Most Organized Man in the World: Andrew Mellen
Andrew Mellen is the author of "Calling Bullshit on Busy," and he is here today to help us organize our schedules, and our lives, and get more done without being exhausted and tired. We are all busy and Andrew is here to help us do more with much less.
2023-06-26
44 min
Anxiety Reset Podcast
EP 230: Calling BS On Busy with Andrew Mellen
This week’s guest has been called America’s Most Organised Man. Andrew J. Mellen is an author, speaker, professional organiser and life coach. Are you constantly feeling pressed for time or struggling with clutter overwhelming your space? This episode is a must-listen for you. Andrew and Georgie discuss: - The link between clutter, disorganisation, and anxiety. - Strategies for letting go of sentimental items. - Andrew's perspective on debunking the myth of "I'm too busy." - Practical tips for creating more time for the things you l...
2023-05-22
1h 02
Declutter Your Life: Reclaim Your Time & Freedom
Decluttering Your Diet and Your Health with Dr. John McDougall | Feel better in 4 to 7 days!
In this podcast episode,Andrew Mellen invites you to join him on an inspiring journey with Dr. John McDougall, a renowned nutrition expert and author. Dr. McDougall unveils the hidden truths behind the dairy industry and exposes the profit-driven motives that shape dietary recommendations. You'll learn about the incredible benefits of adopting a starch-based diet, emphasizing the importance of simplicity, and the natural inclination of humans towards consuming starches rather than dairy. Delve into the fascinating world of nutrition as Dr. McDougall shares his research findings and personal experiences that challenge long-standing beliefs about calcium requirements and bone health...
2023-05-15
35 min
Declutter Your Life: Reclaim Your Time & Freedom
Addressing Anxiety and Other Stressors with Georgie Collinson
In this podcast episode,Andrew Mellen speaks with Georgie Collinson, an expert at addressing anxiety and author of the newly released book, The Anxiety Reset Method. As a hypnotherapist, anxiety mindfulness coach, naturopath, and nutritionist, Georgie is committed to helping people step out of anxiety and fear so they can thrive with confidence and pursue their heart's desires. In the conversation, Andrew and Georgie discuss the importance of having a regular morning routine that includes meditation and other grounding practices to improve mental and physical health.Key takeaways:A regular morning routine, including...
2023-05-08
32 min
Declutter Your Life: Reclaim Your Time & Freedom
Leveraging your Core Values to Reach your Productivity Apex with Mike Michalowicz
In this podcast episode, host Andrew Mellen invites us to explore the clutter warrior's relationship with organization. He welcomes Mike Michalowicz, a serial entrepreneur and author, to share his insights and experiences in staying productive and focused amidst the chaos of ideas and distractions. Mike candidly talks about his struggles with shiny object syndrome and how he overcomes it by following a structured day that keeps him on track and motivated. Andrew and Mike also delve into various organization techniques and tools, highlighting the importance of note-taking apps and the potential of AI tools like ChatGPT. They emphasize the...
2023-05-01
23 min
Declutter Your Life: Reclaim Your Time & Freedom
Finding Meaning in Our Limited Time: Insights on Finitude and Self-Discovery with Jennifer Louden
In this episode, Andrew Mellen sits down with personal growth pioneer and author Jennifer Louden to discuss the power of organization and letting go of expectations. Jennifer shares how her desire for tidiness can sometimes conflict with her creative self, while Andrew provides insight on finding a balance. Key Takeaways:Jennifer Louden developed her organizational skills to deal with anxiety.Clutter in our homes can result from deferred decision-making.Letting go of expectations and demands can lead to more delightful outcomes in life.Personal growth, opening the heart, and learning t...
2023-04-24
34 min
Declutter Your Life: Reclaim Your Time & Freedom
Entrepreneur Adam Gillman shares his daily routines for focus and happiness and gets some closet coaching from Andrew
Goal Mastery 101: Adam Gilman's Strategy for Crushing Your ObjectiveIn this podcast episode, Andrew Melen interviews Adam Gilman, a successful entrepreneur and investor who shares his method for goal setting, which involves breaking down goals into mind, body, spirit, and business pillars, and setting annual goals. They also discuss the importance of being hyper-organized to manage daily tasks and the Lift Six method for holding themselves accountable for six priorities that align with the four pillars. Key Takeaways:Clutter can come in various forms: physical, emotional, mental, spiritual, and psychological.Physical clutter can reflect in...
2023-04-17
32 min
The Timeless Teachings
#75 UNSTUFF YOUR LIFE – Simplify Your Work and Life Environment for Clarity, Consciousness and Creativity – Andrew Mellen
Andrew Mellen is the Wall Street Journal best-selling author of Unstuff Your Life! and The Most Organized Man in America’s Guide to Moving. In this episode he shares insights on how to simplify your work and life environment for greater clarity, consciousness, and creativity. Andrew shares his personal experiences, including lessons learned from improvisational theatre, working with prisoners and his own spiritual path, to emphasize the importance of honesty, authenticity and efficiency in decluttering. He also discusses how removing distractions from our lives can free up energy and time for things that are truly important. Listeners can also ga...
2023-04-14
1h 10
Declutter Your Life: Reclaim Your Time & Freedom
Manifesting Everything You Want While Still Being Kind To Yourself With Peggy McColl
In this podcast episode, host Andrew interviews Peggy McColl, a bestselling author, on organization and productivity. But the conversation goes beyond that, as they discuss finding opportunities in every situation, having a goal you love, and breaking old patterns with discipline and commitment. They also share a personal story of how a layoff led to a career-changing opportunity. Tune in to learn about the power of mindset and self-belief in achieving success.
2023-04-10
32 min
Declutter Your Life: Reclaim Your Time & Freedom
Making Time for Relationships and Decluttering with Andrea Syrtash
In this episode, Andrew interviews Andrea Syrtash, a relationship expert and founder of Pregnantish. They discuss the connection between relationships, organization, and clutter, and how clutter can be intrusive and take away from meaningful relationships. Andrea shares how her productivity and intimacy increase in clear spaces. They also talk about breaking patterns in relationships and suggest going to Pregnantish for support and making a list of positive things to bring to a relationship. Tune in for more tips and insights on building better relationships.
2023-04-03
32 min
Declutter Your Life: Reclaim Your Time & Freedom
Becoming A Smarter Consumer Whether You're A Parent Or Not With Sharon Vinderine
In this episode, Andrew and Sharon Vinderine discuss work-life balance, the impact of organization, and simplifying our lives. They share personal experiences and highlight the importance of separating work and home life, particularly for entrepreneurs. The conversation also touches on how organization is crucial for PTPA, an organization that provides products and services for parents. They conclude by emphasizing the value of purging unnecessary possessions, waiting before making purchases, and striving for more free time to engage in meaningful activities.
2023-03-27
31 min
Declutter Your Life: Reclaim Your Time & Freedom
The Secret Sauce of Letting Go of Things
In this episode, Andrew Mellen, the Most Organized Man in America, stresses the significance of mindset when it comes to decluttering and simplifying life. He advocates changing one's thoughts, emotions, and behavior towards material possessions to achieve lasting results. With 27 years of experience and over half a million people helped, Andrew's approach is accessible to anyone who desires change, but it requires effort. He also mentions the upcoming Destress Your Mess Challenge and how his decluttering system works for anybody who wants to make a change. Overall, the episode emphasizes the importance of changing one's mindset to unstuff their...
2023-03-14
10 min
Declutter Your Life: Reclaim Your Time & Freedom
The #1 step to get empowered & boost your productivity with Anna Dearmon Kornick
In this episode of the podcast, Andrew Mellen is joined by time management coach Anna Dearmon Kornick, who shares her personal journey to becoming a coach and gives a preview of her upcoming book on time management essentials. The conversation then turns to the importance of reframing mistakes and fostering an experimental mindset, with Andrew sharing his own experiences and offering advice for parents and educators. The episode also highlights the significance of taking personality assessments to find strategies that work well for you, while cautioning against fixating on the root cause of one's traits and tendencies. Overall, listeners...
2023-03-06
23 min
Declutter Your Life: Reclaim Your Time & Freedom
Forgiveness
How To Quit Resenting Yourself Welcome to the Declutter Your Life podcast. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, frustrated, and sick and tired of the clutter in your life, and you want to do something about it, this is the show for you. Andrew Mellen, the most organized man in America, gives you simple, practical advice on how to organize your world. He shows you how to stop clutter from robbing you of your precious time, freedom, and joy. Forgiveness… It’s something each of us...
2023-02-13
09 min
Declutter Your Life: Reclaim Your Time & Freedom
How The Fear of Regret Keeps You Stuck
Regrets… We all have them. And because of this, we often fear the prospect of future regret. The fear of regret can cause us trouble. It can keep us holding onto stuff we may never need, and will likely never use, “just in case”. Fear of regret can keep us stuck. It can prevent positive forward motion. So how do we overcome it? Click here now to hear what Andrew has to say.
2023-02-06
09 min
Declutter Your Life: Reclaim Your Time & Freedom
Making better choices so you have fewer regrets and less clutter
We’ve all done it… We’ve bought things and then regretted our decision later. Maybe we bought on impulse. Maybe we bought it just to get an annoying salesperson off our back. Maybe it “seemed like a good idea at the time”. But anyway, what’s done is done. You’ve made a purchase you wish you hadn’t made. Now what? You’ve got two choices. One will lead to continued frustration and regret. Not to mention more clutter. The other will help you quic...
2022-12-19
06 min
Declutter Your Life: Reclaim Your Time & Freedom
Simple choices, including breathing techniques, that will reduce stress & free up mental clutter with Carson Finkle
Andrew Mellen, the most organized man in America, gives you simple, practical advice on how to organize your world. He shows you how to stop clutter from robbing you of your precious time, freedom, and joy. Perhaps, like Andrew, you find it fascinating and inspirational to learn more about the daily routines of successful people and their relationship to stuff. If that’s true, you’ll love listening in on his conversation with Carson Finkle, a successful entrepreneur and ecommerce advisor. Carson is also Founder of Create Meditation, a simple system that helps user...
2022-12-12
26 min
Declutter Your Life: Reclaim Your Time & Freedom
Your Bottom is Everyone Else's Ceiling
Do you want your people to work hard? To be proactive? Do you want them to be self-driven, to not just meet, but exceed your expectations? Then there is something you must do. So what is it? Andrew tells you in this episode. As you listen, you’ll discover· How to “lovingly confront” someone who isn’t doing their fair share· What to do, if possible, with someone who refuse to “carry their share of the load”, and why to do it· When a person you...
2022-10-31
07 min
Declutter Your Life: Reclaim Your Time & Freedom
When Everything Is Precious, Nothing Is Precious
In today’s episode, Andrew brings up a topic that may strike a nerve and cause you to react in a way that’s not pleasant. It may even make you feel a little threatened. And that’s OK. As you look around at your stuff, maybe you say “I love all of it!” But consider this: If everything is precious, nothing is precious. Even if you love it all, chances are you still have this nagging feeling that you have too much stuff and clutter that needs to go away. ...
2022-10-24
08 min
Declutter Your Life: Reclaim Your Time & Freedom
Protecting Your Mindset From Garbage
In today’s episode, Andrew talks about protecting your mindset. Now, you may be wondering “Why would he talk mindset on a show about decluttering? What do mindset and clutter have to do with each other?” The answer is… A lot! To a large degree, our outer world reflects our inner world. If your inner world, your mind, is chaotic and cluttered, doesn’t it make sense that your outer world will be too? There’s a simple, practical, overlooked step that helps declutter yo...
2022-10-10
10 min
Declutter Your Life: Reclaim Your Time & Freedom
Is Clutter an Addiction Like Sugar? And Other Parallels between Food and Stuff with Chef AJ
Clutter and unhealthy eating habits… Have you ever thought about the relationship between them? They tend to go together. And they can affect every area of our lives. Clutter and unhealthy eating both go way beyond the physical. They have mental, emotional, even spiritual dimensions to them.Clutter warriors, if this idea intrigues you, you’ll love today’s episode of the Declutter Your Life podcast. Andrew’s special guest is Chef AJ, a chef, culinary instructor, professional speaker and the author of Unproces...
2022-10-03
26 min
Declutter Your Life: Reclaim Your Time & Freedom
The Frugal Friends discuss money, stuff, personal freedom and making smart choices every day
Organization and frugality… They go hand in hand. There’s a lot of overlap and synergy between being organized and being frugal. That’s one reason Andrew is so excited about this episode of the Declutter Your Life podcast. His guests today are Jill and Jen from Frugal Friends. Individually they’re awesome. Together, they are a crazy powerhouse! As you listen to their conversation with Andrew, you’ll discover• How even a small house can feel overwhelming ...
2022-09-26
29 min
Declutter Your Life: Reclaim Your Time & Freedom
Amber De La Garza discusses family organizing, productivity and the power of mindset to get lasting results
Organization and productivity… They go hand in hand. Think about it… To be productive, you have to be organized. In today’s episode, to help you better understand your relationship to organization and productivity, Andrew welcomes Amber De La Garza. Amber is a productivity expert. She specializes in coaching and training for small business owners on how to implement the systems, processes and mindset that help them run their businesses more productively.And as an entrepreneur running her own busine...
2022-09-19
24 min
Declutter Your Life: Reclaim Your Time & Freedom
Clutter & Mental Health, Part 2 Clutter as a symptom of something else ... and getting the right help
Part II of Declutter Your Life's mini series on clutter, and mental health.In Part I, Andrew talked about decluttering as an act of self care. On today's episode, Andrew is going to talk about clutter as a symptom of something else and getting the right help when help is needed.
2022-09-05
18 min
Declutter Your Life: Reclaim Your Time & Freedom
How has the Internet changed your relationship to stuff/shopping?
Today we're going to talk about a question, which is how has the internet changed your relationship with stuff and shopping?Andrew is curious to hear how internet has changed your relationship with stuff and certainly how it has shifted your relationship with consuming shopping.
2022-08-22
08 min
ROCK-IT FUEL
Getting Organized vs Keeping Organized with Andrew Mellen
Welcoming back Andrew Mellen!In this quick teaser episode Host: Wanda Toro Turini, Founder of Rock-it Fuel, Inventor of Ketchwords.com chats with Andrew Mellen, Founder of UnStuff Your Life System.Andrew Mellen's unique approach to decluttering your life has gotten the attention of his clients that include American Express, the New York Mets, the Metropolitan Museum of Arts, and Goldman Sachs.Don't miss our guest's FREE audience gift...Text RF-UNSTUFF to 411321 to receive “10 Ways You’re Being Conquered By Clutter ” and other powerful resources to help you begin accomplishing more with l...
2022-05-20
17 min
Declutter Your Life: Reclaim Your Time & Freedom
The right mindset is essential for your success
Mindset is fundamental to your success in the unstuff world. If you don't address how you think about, how you feel about & how you interact with stuff, all of the other tools and hacks that Andrew shares with you are not going to last.
2022-04-18
09 min
Declutter Your Life: Reclaim Your Time & Freedom
Patience — fostering a sense of patience when we don't have what we want
Hello clutter warriors! In this episode Andrew talks about patience. How we don't base our happiness, or our well-being on the inanimate objects that are around us.
2022-04-05
08 min
Declutter Your Life: Reclaim Your Time & Freedom
DeMystifying Tax Prep -- It's Just a Paper Tiger ... It Can't Hurt You
Andrew talks about tax prep here in the US, it's getting to be that time of the year again, when we need to be preparing our taxes or preparing an extension because we're not prepared to file our taxes.
2022-03-29
12 min
ROCK-IT FUEL
The One Thing Keeping You From Staying Organized with Andrew Mellen
In this episode Host: Wanda Toro Turini, Founder of Rock-it Fuel, Inventor of Ketchwords.com chats with Andrew Mellen, Founder of UnStuff Your Life System.Andrew Mellen's unique approach to decluttering your life has gotten the attention of his clients that include American Express, the New York Mets, the Metropolitan Museum of Arts, and Goldman Sachs.Don't miss our guest's FREE audience gift...Text RF-UNSTUFF to 411321 to receive “10 Ways You’re Being Conquered By Clutter ” and other powerful resources to help you begin accomplishing more with less (text RF-UNSTUFF to +1-909-741-1321 via te...
2022-03-28
34 min
The Herban Farmacy
Episode 61: Andrew Mellen; The Most Organized Man in America
Andrew Mellen is a keynote speaker, coach, productivity and organizational expert, and the #1 best-selling author of Unstuff Your Life! and The Most Organized Man in America’s Guide to Moving.Andrew has helped over 500,000 people and businesses worldwide to remove physical and time clutter so they regain time for the things that matter. He likes to say, “Give me 2 hours once and I’ll give you an hour back every day for the rest of your life.”A sought-after authority on productivity and organizing, Andrew's addressed audiences from TEDx, YPO, EO, and Dwell on Design to The G...
2022-03-01
47 min
Coming Up Next: Midlife, Menopause, and Finding Meaning
How to Turbocharge Your Productivity Everyday with Andrew Mellen
What can we learn from "The Most Organized Man in America" Andrew Mellen? A lot - about productivity, organization, and reclaiming your time so you can work smarter! Andrew joins me to share how we can squash the 7 Deadly Time Thieves, plus how we can never misplace our wallet or keys again!
2021-09-09
18 min
Declutter Your Life: Reclaim Your Time & Freedom
Common Characteristics of Compulsive Hoarding - Step Inside the World of a Hoarder
About Andrew's work in the field with an actual hoarder, you get to see what it's like when somebody is in the throes of that kind of behavior and relationship to stuff.
2021-09-07
06 min
Declutter Your Life: Reclaim Your Time & Freedom
The Hidden Benefits of Organization
Did you know that the average person will spend one year of their life looking for lost or misplaced items, besides saving time being organized has tons of other hidden benefits. Here are just a few from Andrew Mellen, himself.
2021-07-20
03 min
Declutter Your Life: Reclaim Your Time & Freedom
Goodbye to Confusion & Chaos: It's Time to Give Your Kitchen Some Attention!
It's Time to Give Your Kitchen Some Attention! What is the best way to organize a kitchen? Andrew Mellen shares his top simple tips on how to achieve an organized kitchen.
2021-07-05
08 min
Declutter Your Life: Reclaim Your Time & Freedom
You Can't Do This Alone & That's OK!
Another fundamental principle when it comes to getting and staying organized -- YOU CAN DO THIS ALONE. Andrew tells you WHY it's OK to ask for help to declutter and staying organized.
2021-06-25
09 min
Declutter Your Life: Reclaim Your Time & Freedom
Getting Organized is a Game of Chutes & Ladders- What To Do Instead
Andrew gives out one fundamental principle that could help you beat the battle of clutter. Often, we are too focused on the objects that we own, not realizing that no matter how valuable things are for us, it will not reciprocate the affection that we have for it. It is important then to solve the clutter problem, for someone to spend more time on things that matter, such as family time and activities with loved ones. When the individual takes a grip and controls his problem of clutter, that would free up so much time for him or her...
2021-06-23
08 min
Declutter Your Life: Reclaim Your Time & Freedom
The Shocking Truth of What's Really Keeping You Disorganized & Overwhelmed
In this episode, Andrew talks about the first step that one should do in order to declutter his or her life. All around the world, there are tens of thousands of people affected with clutter. The problem is, most of them do not know when and how to start to solve such problem. Studies have shown that clutter can affect, behavior, sleep, anxiety levels and ability to focus. It can make individuals less productive and can trigger coping and avoiding behaviors which leads to a plethora of other bad behaviors affecting wellbeing, health and way of life. Thus, impact...
2021-06-23
15 min
Declutter Your Life: Reclaim Your Time & Freedom
Declutter & Love Your Life - Don't Believe It, Don't Listen!
In this episode Andrew says that one of the aims of this podcast this to investigate the Stuff behind the stuff, meaning that the things that are causing the clutter are only in the surface, hence only half of the problem. An individual should look beneath the surface and check himself first before he can tackle the physical clutter. While most are eager to know the tips and techniques on how to get organized, it is important to ask the question of why? And look for the root of the problem. He points out the problem is more on h...
2021-06-23
12 min
Automate & Delegate
Ep6 | Andrew Mellen
Welcome to episode 6 of The Automate & Delegate Podcast! Thank you so much for coming and attending this episode of the Automate and Delegate Podcast, where we are talking all about fast, portable and flexible ways to grow your life, your business and relationships. I am your host, Brad Stevens and today I am super excited to be joined by Richard Andrew Mellen. In this episode, we have invited Andrew Mellen. He is a professional organizer, trainer, and coach who is passionate about creating exceptional results for his clients. For 24+ years, he helped individuals, entrepreneurs, B2B businesses, a...
2021-04-26
43 min
ahtcast
Andrew Tedesco Interview
Words of the day: poetic. tactile. inspired. community. driven. New Bedford, Massachusetts based painter, spoken word poet, and food enthusiast Andrew Tedesco featured on this episode! Andrew shares in-depth accounts on decisions made, along with the struggles, surrounding art school, sticking with visual path of imagery he feels is important to talk about, poetry and painting and how they are siblings in his practice, and more. Stay tuned...because you will also find out who he would like to entertain for dinner, and Mr. Tedesco performs some original spoken word on this recording!
2020-11-18
1h 04
The Happiness Practices with Phil Gerbyshak
Unstuff Your Life With Andrew Mellen @AndrewMellen
Clutter isn't the problem with your life - YOU ARE! Join me as I have a lively conversation with Andrew Mellen about tech tools you can use to unstuff your life - and why YOU are the problem with your life - and how you can make better choices that unstuff YOUR life! Learn more about Andrew Mellen and his insights into unstuffing your life. ★ Support this podcast ★ This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit happyaf.substack.com...
2020-11-13
31 min
The Credibility Nation Show
Decluttering Your Life and Work with Andrew Mellen (CNS 053)
Check out this episode with Andrew Mellen, CEO of Andrew Mellen, Inc., where he shares the importance of decluttering your life and your work, based on your values and what truly matters to you in order to turbocharge your productivity. He is also a keynote speaker, executive coach and author of “Unstuff Your Life!” He is often sourced in all of the media platforms, has an active podcast, blogs every week, has been in every major publication and is popularly known as THE most organized man in America. Andrew’s clientele list includes The Metropolitan Museum of Art, the New York...
2020-09-04
09 min
Mitchell Levy Presents AHA Moments
Andrew Mellen, Steven Crawford, & Jeff Shavitz on Thought Leader Life Credibility Specials
Get to know these successful thought leaders and find out how they present themselves and their crafts as experts in their fields.Andrew Mellen (https://aha.pub/AndrewMellen) is the CEO of Andrew Mellen, Inc., keynote speaker, executive coach and author of “Unstuff Your Life!” He is often sourced in all of the media platforms, has an active podcast, blogs every week, has been in every major publication and is popularly known as THE most organized man in America. Andrew’s clientele list includes The Metropolitan Museum of Art, the New York Mets Ball Club, Go...
2020-08-07
27 min
Energize Your Life with Dr. Jo
17. How to Stay Organized and Productive Right Now with Andrew Mellen
Dr. Jo interviews Andrew Mellen, author of the #1 best-selling book, Unstuff Your Life! as he offers strategies to get organized. Mellen is a keynote speaker, coach, productivity and organizational expert. He has helped over 100,000 people and businesses worldwide to remove physical and time clutter so they can get unstuck and restart their amazing lives fast. Dr. Jo is a professional speaker (LIVE and VIRTUAL), wellness coach, and author of 6 books including, REBOOT - how to power up your energy, focus, and productivity. Join Dr. Jo's enews list and learn more about her products and services at DrJo.c...
2020-05-29
24 min
Journeypreneur Podcast
Interviewing Andrew Mellen - Journeypreneur Podcast Ep. 60
Victoria:Hey everyone, it’s Sensei Victoria Whitfield here, your journey partner in business, welcoming you back to episode 60 of the Journeypreneur Podcast. This is your source for channeled holisticstress management techniques, guidance, inspiration and motivation to stay on your path to rapid financial ascension and massive impact as a conscious entrepreneur. Today’s episode, I’m going to bring back a dear friend of mine, Andrew Mellen so that you get to know him better. He and I both were members of a business group coaching program and we noticed that now that we are no longer...
2019-09-12
41 min
UnStuff America! Podcast
#44 Happy Birthday, America + 1st anniversary of USA Podcast, wasted resources and letting go
The USA Podcast is 1 year old today. It's been an amazing year and this is the last episode of the podcast in its current form. Andrew discusses what he's learned and shares his vision for the future -- an America that is inclusive and protective of its natural resources. To learn more about “The Most Organized Man in America,” visit andrewmellen.com.
2018-07-04
00 min
UnStuff America! Podcast
#43 Michael Green discusses his daily routine, stuff discordance at home and makes a surprising commitment on air
Michael Green is an experience engineer, using food, wine and travel to create experiences for clients and audiences around the world. He credits his success to his love of people AND his drive and flexibility. He's created lasting routines to ensure he gets enough rest, exercise and time off. Recently married, he also shares about moving into his husband's furnished apartment, the discordance between his level of organization and his husband's AND his monthly storage bill. Andrew homes in on this and by the end of the conversation, Michael commits clearing out his storage of, among other things, the P...
2018-06-20
00 min
UnStuff America! Podcast
#42 Kathleen Ronald on accountability, self-esteem and networking without clutter
Kathleen Ronald has been called the "Queen of Networking," and she has figured out simple, effective ways to bring value to every conversation without cluttering up her life or others' lives. Here are her tips for successful networking without dragging home a bunch of business cards and doing nothing with them: 1) Follow-up on promised items; 2) Make a connection/introduction; 3) Book a ‘walk and talk’ or coffee to leverage relationships; 4) Identify any sales opportunities. She also shared actionable items for building self-esteem and showing up! To learn more about “The Most Organized Man in America,” visit andrewmellen.com.
2018-06-13
00 min
UnStuff America! Podcast
#41 Simplifying hiring and working with multi-generational employees Part 3
Part 3 of a 3-part series on simplifying the process of hiring and working with multi-generational employees. In this episode, Andrew and co-host Debe Black share their conclusions including 7 best practices gleaned from their personal experience. They also discuss 4 things you can't teach and 5 things you can teach to any employee, regardless of their generation. Listen in for actionable items you can apply immediately to simplify any hiring and onboarding process. To learn more about “The Most Organized Man in America,” visit andrewmellen.com.
2018-06-06
00 min
UnStuff America! Podcast
#40 Simplifying hiring and working with multi-generational employees, Part 2
Part 2 of a 3-part series on simplifying the process of hiring and working with multi-generational employees. In this episode, Andrew and co-host Debe Black discuss non-negotiables, intangibles including personality traits, as well as getting the clutter out of the hiring process. They also look at the particular challenges solopreneurs and entrepreneurs face when trying to expand a team—and how to juggle the things that have to be done that you may not be good at or are not necessarily fun. Next week, the 3-part series concludes with best practices gleaned from Andrew and Debe's personal experience as well as a...
2018-05-30
00 min
UnStuff America! Podcast
#39 Simplifying hiring and working with multi-generational employees, Part 1
This is part 1 of a 3-part series on simplifying the process of hiring and working with multi-generational employees. In this episode, Andrew and co-host Debe Black discuss the current challenges they are facing, including the hiring process as well as onboarding new employees. From how to run a smart job search to effectively engaging and supervising Millennials and other generations, our hosts confront their own pitfalls as well as the hacks they've discovered to get around any real or perceived limitations. Next week, they will talk about non-negotiables, intangibles including personality traits, as well as getting the clutter out of...
2018-05-23
00 min
UnStuff America! Podcast
#38 Michelle Battista chooses "now" instead of "not yet" at home and work
Michelle Battista says she learned at an early age to figure out what mattered to her. Growing up in a small town taught her self-reliance and that waiting for something to happen might mean waiting forever. Today she blends her love for food and design together at The Nightwood Society, a collective she started and runs with other smart women in Portland, OR. Listen in to learn how Michelle faces her fears every day, from being a single mom to a rockstar entrepreneur. To learn more about “The Most Organized Man in America,” visit andrewmellen.com.
2018-05-16
00 min
UnStuff America! Podcast
#37 Why do you want to get organized now?
Why do you want to get organized? That’s not a rhetorical question. Why? Why now? Has something happened recently that has is motivating you? Or are you waking up from a winter slumber? Do you have to move? Has a loved one died? Or is this just your most recent attempt to simplify your life? Whatever the reason, Decluttering your home, your office, your life is the booby prize. Getting your life back … is the real prize. Then looking beyond yourself to start the real work of repairing the world because we are waiting for you. Yes, you.
2018-03-30
00 min
UnStuff America! Podcast
#36 Glass half empty or glass half full
Do you typically see the glass half empty or half full? Do you see the obstacle or the opportunity? Your mindset is the most powerful tool you have when it comes to simplifying your life. When something unexpected comes up, do you fold or do you double down? it’s totally normal to be upset when the unexpected occurs, particularly if the surprise brings with it complications or setbacks. Even so, how you recover and when you take action ultimately determines your success. Change your mindset and you have the perfect antidote to any disappointment. To learn more about “The M...
2018-03-23
00 min
UnStuff America! Podcast
#33 Focus on small changes + love something that matters suggests Courtney Carver
Courtney Carver is the founder of bemorewithless.com and minimalist fashion challenge Project 333. She joined the show from her home in Salt Lake City where she went from a 2,000 SF house and tons of debt to a 900 SF apartment debt- and stress-free. Courtney's diagnosis with MS was her wake up call but she makes it clear that everyone gets wake up calls all the time. She grabbed onto the idea of loving something that matters and to focus on the small changes you can make each day. To learn more about “The Most Organized Man in America,” visit andrewmellen.com.
2018-03-01
00 min
UnStuff America! Podcast
#31 Uncluttered communication—no is a complete sentence and other mindset shifts
Many people find direct communication challenging. They are afraid that saying what they want will upset others and they will be viewed as selfish, mean or indifferent. What other people think of you is none of your business—which doesn’t give you license to be a jerk and does give you permission to tell the truth. To learn more about “The Most Organized Man in America,” visit andrewmellen.com.
2018-02-15
00 min
UnStuff America! Podcast
#30 What are you waiting for? Give yourself permission and stop waiting for inspiration
If you find yourself waiting for the perfect moment to begin a project or take an action, you may be waiting a very long time. Now is the perfect time to begin anything you’ve been deferring action on. You don’t need anyone else to give your permission and you definitely do not need to wait for inspiration … it may never come. When it comes to physical clutter, if you didn’t want to deal with it when you were creating it, it seems unlikely you’ll want to deal with it now as well. Exercise a little agency and...
2018-02-08
00 min
UnStuff America! Podcast
#29 Multitasking doesn't exist ... even if you think it's your superpower
Multitasking doesn’t exist – it’s one of the 200 lies you tell each day*. You can do things sequentially but you can’t do them simultaneously. All you need to remember is that you can’t bake a cake and perform open heart surgery at the exact same time. Here are a few links to some brain science which proves this: http://bit.ly/multitaskingscience1 http://bit.ly/multitaskingscience2 http://bit.ly/multitaskingscience3 What does exist is a simple, direct way to shift between tasks with agency – and without story or a bunch of c...
2018-02-01
00 min
UnStuff America! Podcast
#28 Reverend angel Kyodo Williams talks about totems, tokens and always coming from a seat of love
Clutter, disorganization and too much stuff are choking America and enslaving our citizens. We’re told that consumer confidence is the key to a robust economy but many of us rack up devastating debt while others are caught in a dead-end struggle trying to stay afloat. More stuff is not the answer. We could blame big business and government for laying the perfect trap, but buyer (or consumer) beware. Take personal responsibility AND set yourself free. Then use your freedom to radically influence the national debate on every level. Don’t drain the swamp, Unstuff America!Whether teac...
2018-01-25
00 min
UnStuff America! Podcast
#27 Jacqueline Green shares her tips and hacks on going from disaster to master with debt, divorce and parenting
Clutter, disorganization and too much stuff are choking America and enslaving our citizens. We’re told that consumer confidence is the key to a robust economy but many of us rack up devastating debt while others are caught in a dead-end struggle trying to stay afloat. More stuff is not the answer. We could blame big business and government for laying the perfect trap, but buyer (or consumer) beware. Take personal responsibility AND set yourself free. Then use your freedom to radically influence the national debate on every level. Don’t drain the swamp, Unstuff America!This week...
2018-01-18
00 min
UnStuff America! Podcast
#26 Living without regret every day
Clutter, disorganization and too much stuff are choking America and enslaving our citizens. We’re told that consumer confidence is the key to a robust economy but many of us rack up devastating debt while others are caught in a dead-end struggle trying to stay afloat. More stuff is not the answer. We could blame big business and government for laying the perfect trap, but buyer (or consumer) beware. Take personal responsibility AND set yourself free. Then use your freedom to radically influence the national debate on every level. Don’t drain the swamp, Unstuff America! This week...
2018-01-11
00 min
UnStuff America! Podcast
Best of UnStuff America: How faith and freedom turned around Dee Marshall's relationship with stuff
Enjoy this popular replay as you begin the new year with Dee C. Marshall, an international speaker, author and coach. Dee shares her "aha" moment that came when it was time to downsize. She speaks passionately and frankly about her journey from clutter to control and the freedom she has today. Now her faith and values define her choices as she motivates other women to transform and simplify their lives. We'll be back with new episodes for 2018 next week. If you like what you hear, please consider leaving me some stars and a favorable review!
2018-01-04
00 min
UnStuff America! Podcast
Best of UnStuff America: Stuff discordance, simplicity and mindfulness with Susan Piver
Enjoy this popular replay for the holiday season featuring New York Times bestselling author, meditation teacher and founder of Open Heart Project, Susan Piver. Listen in to learn how Susan faces stuff discordance in her everyday life and her simple workarounds to stay happy, sane and mindful. She offers her own take on simplifying and reveals her Achille's heel when it comes to organizing—scheduling. Andrew shares some tips of his own to help her shift her mindset around time, math and her calendar. If you like what you hear, please consider leaving me some stars and a favo...
2017-12-28
00 min
UnStuff America! Podcast
#25 Ho Ho Holidays and a loving invitation to shift the culture from rushing, shopping and consuming to slowing down and loving
Andrew Mellen invites us all to look at obligatory gift giving and our expectations around the holidays. What would it take to interrupt the constant barrage of messages driving us to shop and race around trying to make merry? Perhaps it's easier than we think to slow down and focus on family, intimacy, being together, loving and sharing? Why not enjoy this time of year while it's happening instead of gritting your teeth and waiting for the familiar level of everyday overwhelm to return after New Year's. Learn more about “the most organized man in America” at andrewmellen.com.
2017-12-21
00 min
UnStuff America! Podcast
Best of UnStuff America: Giving back to the community with Vanessa Judelman
Enjoy this popular replay for the holiday season featuring Canadian friend and colleague, Vanessa Judelman, President of Mosaic People Development. Listen in to learn how a busy entrepreneur and mom with two active boys finds time to give back to her community. Vanessa takes the USA Challenge and commits to tracking her time using Toggl and letting unneeded clothing go. Learn more about “The Most Organized Man in America” at andrewmellen.com. If you like what you hear, please consider leaving me some stars and a favorable review!
2017-12-13
00 min
UnStuff America! Podcast
#24 The politics behind UnStuff America and our rights and responsibilities to create a country beyond our wildest dreams
Andrew Mellen and Maya D. Haynes discuss the rights and responsibilities of all Americans and the premise behind UnStuff America! If you're too busy moving crap around your home, work or life to participate in the community outside your door, you have too much stuff. If you're sick and tired of being sick and tired, get your shit together so you can help shape this great democracy so all people have access to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. If you don't participate, you have no right to complain and complaining never changed anything anyway. Learn more about “the...
2017-12-07
00 min
UnStuff America! Podcast
#23 Richard Lang + Judith Selby Lang discuss how to see the world as an artist while making simple and lasting choices
Since 1999, Richard Lang and Judith Selby Lang as a collaborative team have been visiting Kehoe Beach, Point Reyes National Seashore in Northern California.They have rambled 1000 meters of tideline of this one beach hundreds of times to gather plastic debris washing out of the Pacific Ocean and from this one beach have collected over two tons of material. They share their individual and collaborative journeys as a practical guide and as a metaphor of how microphilanthropy and small acts of kindness and curiosity can shape a life of meaning, fun and deep connection. Learn more about “the most organized man...
2017-11-29
00 min
UnStuff America! Podcast
#22 Amy Schuber shares how organization influences everything from her podcast to her coaching practice
Amy Schuber is a life and business coach and the host of the Inspired Conversations Podcast. Amy shares how a deadend corporate job and overwhelming fear motivated her to start her own business and launch a popular podcast. As she unstuffed her life, she saw the impact simplicity and living her values had on her home, her health and her happiness. Amy's journey from clutter to clarity is filled with small and incremental steps that led her to a thriving business and a harmonious home. Learn more about “the most organized man in America” at andrewmellen.com.
2017-11-22
00 min
UnStuff America! Podcast
#21 Gerald Torres shares how starting small and being brave are the keys to protecting our planet and unstuffing America.
Professor Gerald Torres, Trustee of the National Resources Defense Council & Board Chair of the Earth Day Network, shares wisdom gained from a lifetime of respect for the earth. Watching his mother make choices about her legacy as well as living in two cities has taught him how simple living can still be rich in experiences and meaning. From natural disasters to overflowing bookshelves, Gerald has great stories about the power and influence of consistent small actions. Learn more about “the most organized man in America” at andrewmellen.com.
2017-11-15
00 min
UnStuff America! Podcast
#20 Sensei Victoria Whitfield shares how a compassionate and relentless pursuit of clarity simplified her life
Sensei Victoria Whitfield talks about unleashing the healing power in everyday acts of kindness and compassion. Victoria’s personal journey from a soul-deadening corporate job to her current incarnation as a healer for entrepreneurs demonstrates how effective simplifying one’s life and a relentless big-hearted search for clarity can be in manifesting a life of love, generosity and impact. Learn more about “the most organized man in America” at andrewmellen.com.
2017-11-08
00 min
UnStuff America! Podcast
#19 Mellini Kantayya shares how a small action can create huge results + tips on living with less in 700 SF
Writer, actor +humorist Mellini Kantayya created a simple survey before leaving on vacation. She came home to find it had gone viral with over 75,000 signatures and national attention. While every action may not create this much buzz, ANY action can. Mel shares in her fun, no-nonsense style how anyone can make an impact in 15 minutes by being thoughtful and creating something super easy to share. Learn more about “the most organized man in America” at andrewmellen.com.
2017-11-01
00 min
UnStuff America! Podcast
#18 How Germany stacks up to the USA around recycling and consumption + productivity and travel hacks from Joseph Paris
It's always great to learn what internationally recognized thought leaders on operational excellence do at home to stay organized and productive. Joseph F. Paris Jr. proves he's not a "do as I say, not as I do" leader as his family adapts to living abroad in Germany. He shares his take on German recycling and consumption and shares his best productivity + travel hacks, too. Learn more about “the most organized man in America” at andrewmellen.com.
2017-10-25
00 min
UnStuff America! Podcast
#17 Robert Lee shares his thoughts on food insecurity, the power of small steps + living your passion
Robert Lee is a co-founder and CEO of Rescuing Leftover Cuisine. A native of Queens, Robert grew up learning the value of food and saw a gap in how restaurants and the food industry dealt with waste. His 'aha' moment quickly turned into a thriving organization that redistributes millions of pounds of food, using social media and a simple app to mobilize ordinary citizens to pick up and deliver food fast. Learn more about “the most organized man in America” at andrewmellen.com.
2017-10-18
00 min
UnStuff America! Podcast
#16 How self-worth and personal responsibility shape Fabienne Fredrickson's world view and life's mission
Thought leader, business coach and founder of Boldheart, Fabienne Fredrickson talks about awakening the bold heart in each of us to "play a bigger game." She also shares insight into capsule wardrobes and the simple way French women dress well with less. From closets to personal transformation, the same themes run through all Fabienne's choices: find what is simple, clean and heart-centered and run with it without regret or fear. Listen in to learn how you can activate your higher calling will simplifying your life. Learn more about “the most organized man in America” at andrewmellen.com.
2017-10-11
00 min
UnStuff America! Podcast
#15 How to wake up, grow up and show up + the surprising consequences of a new desk chair from Ellen Grace O'Brian
Spiritual teacher, poet, writer, and founder of Center for Spiritual Enlightenment Yogacharya Ellen Grace O’Brian shares her passion for waking up, both personally and as a necessity for our communities. An impromptu poetry reading and a surprising story about a desk chair perfectly highlight her humanity, depth and sense of humor. Listen in to learn how you can easily shift your mindset and increase your happiness and freedom with less stress and a few laughs. Learn more about “the most organized man in America” at andrewmellen.com.
2017-10-04
00 min
UnStuff America! Podcast
#14 How to bring kindness into every situation and live your values with Nettie Owens
These days, it's easy to see the glass half-empty and focus on problems—so much seems out of joint and fractured right now. Professional and community organizer Nettie Owens has an antidote to the tumult at home and outside: kindness. Listen in to learn simple ways you can bring more kindness and effectiveness to everything from raising kids to creating a non-profit organization. Learn more about “the most organized man in America” at andrewmellen.com.
2017-09-27
00 min
UnStuff America! Podcast
#13 How to tell the difference between urgent and important with distractions everywhere
When the house is literally on fire, urgent and important are in sync. When the house is not on fire, every shiny thing will steal focus and lead you astray if you can not or do not remember what IS important. Everyday, from news media to social media and beyond, a million things are trying to get our attention. Hold onto your core values and you're practically immune to "Squirrel" syndrome. Learn more about “the most organized man in America” at andrewmellen.com.
2017-09-20
00 min
UnStuff America! Podcast
#12 How stuff discordance, mindfulness and living open-hearted changed Susan Piver
Do you or someone you live with have opposing views on how to deal with stuff? New York Times bestselling author, meditation teacher and founder of Open Heart Project, Susan Piver faces this challenge at home and she shares the mindful way to live in harmony with stuff discordance. She offers more tips on simplifying and reveals her organizing Achille's heel—scheduling. Learn more about “the most organized man in America” at andrewmellen.com.
2017-09-13
00 min
UnStuff America! Podcast
#11 Why Matt Kresling got rid of his car and his bed + other tips for living well with less
Matt Kresling likes to make stuff—which you can check out here. He also loves books—reading them and giving them away. A current fave is Stoner by John Williams. He also organizes organizers and activists and is passionate about getting money out of politics. Matt is a self-proclaimed 7 out of 10 when it comes to being organized and like many other folks, has tidy surfaces and too much stuff behind closed doors. Matt shares how he keeps a studio apartment in LA functional enough to live and work in the same space and why he got rid of his bed...
2017-09-06
00 min
UnStuff America! Podcast
#10 How shopping, staying green and raising a family fits together for Gillian Caldwell
"Family values" is often tossed around as if there were only one kind of family and universal values. Gillian Caldwell, CEO of Global Witness, has traveled the globe with hers, leading campaigns to end the corruption, environmental and human rights abuses driven by natural resource exploitation. Together with her husband and children, they live mindfully of their impact and how to be responsible consumers and stewards of our limited and precious resources. Learn more about “the most organized man in America” at andrewmellen.com.
2017-08-30
00 min
UnStuff America! Podcast
#9 How faith and freedom turned around Dee Marshall's relationship with stuff
Everyone who decides to get and stay organized has an "aha" moment. Dee C. Marshall, an international speaker, author and coach, had hers when it was time to downsize. She speaks passionately and frankly about her journey from clutter to control and the freedom she has today. Now her faith and values define her choices as she motivates other women to transform and simplify their lives. Learn more about “The Most Organized Man in America” at andrewmellen.com.
2017-08-23
00 min
UnStuff America! Podcast
UnStuff America! Kick-off interview
Shann Vander Leek, producer, podcast coach and founder of PodcastBath.com interviews Chief Expert Organizer, speaker, and the best-selling author of “Unstuff Your Life!”, Andrew Mellen about his brand new podcast. Listen in for what you can expect when you join Andrew each week for UnStuff America Thursday! Learn more about “the most organized man in America” at andrewmellen.com.
2017-06-27
00 min