Maximized Minimalist Podcast

312: The Minimalists Summer Packing List Without Sacrificing Style or Sanity


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Packing light shouldn’t feel like rocket science… or like you’re prepping for the runway. This week, I’m walking you through my exact minimalist travel system—no overpacking, no stress, and zero suitcase regrets.

👕👖☀️What if you could pack less and actually feel more like yourself on your next trip? Whether you’re hitting the road for a weekend getaway or jetting off on an overseas adventure, this episode is your permission slip to ditch the “what-if” items and build a travel wardrobe that works hard for you.

I’ll share my go-to 5/4/3/2/1 packing formula, the truth about “aspirational outfits,” and the one mindset shift that changed how I travel forever.

✈️ In This Episode, You’ll Learn:
  • How to avoid overpacking by planning for the real you, not the vacation fantasy version of you
  • The 5/4/3/2/1 minimalist packing formula that simplifies everything
  • Why “just in case” items = clutter in disguise
  • The color palette hack that makes mix-and-matching effortless
  • My favorite fabrics for wrinkle-free travel that don’t scream “tourist”
  • One thing to do before zipping your suitcase that will save your sanity later
💡Packing Tips That’ll Change Your Travel Game:
  • The unexpected reason we overpack—and how to quiet that clutter voice

  • Why breathable, layerable pieces are your vacation MVPs

  • How snapping outfit photos before your trip becomes your secret weapon

  • What to pack instead of extra outfits (hint: it smells amazing and saves your back)

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📲 Come Say Hi on Instagram Behind-the-scenes, real-life simplicity, and lots of laughs. 💛 @katyjoywells

📲 Found this helpful? Text this episode to your favorite overpacker. They’ll thank you at baggage claim. And don’t forget to tag @katyjoywells on Instagram—we’re all about traveling lighter together.

You don’t need more outfits to have more fun. You just need space for what matters.

Ready, Set, Simplify.

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