Morganize with Me

On today's episode, sisters April and Abby from Everyday Table, join me for a fun discussion on hospitality. April and Abby have put their hosting skills to work at The Open Door Sisterhood annual retreat. They take on the task of serving all of the meals for four days and they do an amazing job! They are gifted and genuine. You'll love our chat. Please note, due to all the working at home (insert WIFI challenges) some of the sound quality is not as ideal and I apologize. I hope you will still have some great takeaways! And I hope you will check out their Lettuce Wrap Bar in my new book, Your Hospitality Personality. For all of the show notes + links click below on the "episode webpage."

In my new book, Your Hospitality Personality, I didn't have to think twice about who I wanted to dedicate my book to. My beautiful friend, Julie Davis, is the epitome of hospitality. She has a heart of gold, loves big, and truly knows how to make people feel special in her presence. Julie and I discuss how being born and raised in the South taught her certain aspects of hospitality. You'll love her stories and how she encourages us to not "overthink" hospitality. You'll also appreciate hearing that it's OK to keep things simple. Julie's stories will inspire you to host and reach out even more! Thank you for subscribing and listening. (Now go text someone and see if you can find a way to connect.) For all of the show notes + links click below on the "episode webpage."

Kate Merrick and I have a lively conversation about how to bring a lot of fun to your gatherings! Kate's house is somewhat of a hub and she tends to entertain a lot. I think you'll love her emphasis on simplicity and dancing. In my new book, Your Hospitality Personality, she shares how to make a marvelous Platter Party. This theme is so doable and enjoyable. Kate makes entertaining seem easier and you'll love her "one rule." I hope you are inspired to create a fabulous playlist for your next get together and realize that hosting can be FUN. For all of the show notes + links click below on the "episode webpage."

In this episode, I invited my friend Jennie to join me. Jennie and I met when we were both living overseas. In Portugal, Jennie was in full hosting mode, in fact it was her job! She would often entertain up to 6-7 times per month. I like how she touched on hybrid entertaining and how creating a more casual setting helps to increase a sense of connection. We discuss the differences between cultures and how opening up our homes (to other cultures) helps to build bridges. As a trained chef she also shared practical tips for how to host well. The key she says is to offer variety with what you serve. This will help your guests to feel more comfortable. And most importantly she says you need to relax!!! Thank you for subscribing and listening. I hope you enjoyed our chat. For all of the show notes + links click below on the "episode webpage."

As a reminder, each Tuesday in August I'm dropping three new podcast episodes. Each of these episodes will touch on aspects of hospitality. I have invited each of the hosts who contributed themes in my new book. You'll love hearing from them! They are each inspiring hosts and contributed such fun themes. In this episode, I sat down with my dear friend Krista Gilbert. Krista is a hostess with the mostest! She has the great gifts of listening and loving well. In my book, Your Hospitality Personality, she shared a beautiful Greek themed dinner party. Krista expressed how to generously share hospitality and prepare intentionally for your guests, as a way to show how much you care. She also touched on how to ask questions in a meaningful way and how to listen thoughtfully. For all of the show notes + links click below on the "episode webpage."

Within this podcast series I'm doing things a little differently. I'm dropping three episodes each Tuesday, throughout August. Each episode will touch on aspects of hospitality. And the best part (drum roll) is that I've got a fantastic line up of interviews. The interviews are with amazing hosts who I'm grateful to call friends.Today's interview is with my dear friend Julie. We met at the University of Oregon (a few years ago) and we also just spent a few days together camping in southern Utah. Julie is an Includer who loves to host and include others. She believes in the motto, the more the merrier. Her toast bar idea as a theme is genius and guaranteed to be a crowd pleaser! I love Julie's heart for hospitality and that she wants to welcome others in and does so so naturally. I also loved how she shared how we can love on single people in our lives. It's so important to look out for others and to reach out! Let's follow Julie's lead of inviting others often. And who doesn't want to serve up some avocado toast? For all of the show notes + links click below on the "episode webpage."

This series on hospitality is all about discovering your hospitality personality and digging into what that means with how you host, socialize, and spread love. Kimbra joins me today and we highlight her life, her hosting theme (an amazing donut party!), and how to host with kids. You'll love Kimbra's approach and also enjoy hearing about our mutual takeaways of socializing with people from different cultures. If you'd like to get my new book, you can find all the information about Your Hospitality Personality (releasing 8.18.20) in the show notes, link below (episode webpage). And if you pre-order before 8.18, you'll be eligible to get some really fun gifts! Don't forget to save the date for the the next Organizing Challenge. It will begin 8.10.20 and runs for 10 days. The challenges are always free and can help encourage you to work on 10-minute organizing projects. Thank you for tuning in, I hope you enjoyed my chat with Kimbra. For all of the show notes + links click below soon the "episode webpage."

Welcome to the next season of the Morganize with Me podcast! I'm thrilled to be sharing ALL about my upcoming book, Your Hospitality Personality, releasing 8.18.20. Did you know that if you pre-order before August 18th, you'll receive a great bundle of gifts?!? It's a fabulous set of goodies! This book was SO fun to write and I love how relevant the topic is especially within our current circumstances. While we are being forced to distance physically from one another, I think it's more important than ever to focus on still socializing. (Yes, it needs to look differently, but it can still be done!) Please note, in this podcast series I'm doing things a little bit differently. I'll be dropping three episodes each Tuesday, throughout August. Each episode will touch on aspects of hospitality. And the best part (drum roll) is that I've got a fantastic line up of interviews. I asked those who contributed a hosting theme in my book (the last chapter of Your Hospitality Personality) to join me and have a casual conversation. You'll get to hear from each of them personally and then I hope also enjoy using their theme at a future event. Additionally, there will also be a few other interviews sprinkled in and I can't wait to surprise you with the guests. It's going to be fun!!! Also make sure to save the date! The next Organizing Challenge will begin 8.10.20. The challenges are always free and really help with motivating you to attack smaller organizing projects. Thank you friend for listening, subscribing, and reviewing the podcast. Your support means the world to me. For all of the show notes + links click below on the "episode webpage."

This is the second of a two-part bonus series. (If you didn't listen to episode 47 be sure to buzz back there first!) In this interview, I continue my conversation with the founders of Bee Organized (Kristen and Lisa) and their Queen Bee franchise owner (Trish). We discuss the need for professional organizing services, both for mental and emotional health benefits. And also how organizing services are growing in both need and demand. For any business owner, I think you'll find this conversation helpful and encouraging. It's amazing what collaboration and community provides. The founders of Bee Organized are passionate about equipping and inspiring professional organizers to thrive as business owners. If you have further questions or want more information, please reach out to Lisa and Kristen. They would love to chat with you! For all of the show notes + links click below on the "episode webpage."

This episode and the following, are a two-part bonus series. I had the joy of interviewing the fabulous founders of Bee Organized, Lisa and Kristen, and their Queen Bee franchise owner, Trish. We not only talk about all things organizing, we also cover the ins and outs of their business model and the opportunities they have for franchising. As a small business owner and a fellow professional organizer, I was very impressed by what they have created and the offerings they provide. This was a wonderful and educational interview. If you are considering starting a professional organizing business I highly recommend you reach out and have a conversation with Lisa and Kristen. They are leaders and cheerleaders! Their tagline is "Simplify Your Hive," something we all desire right? Be sure to buzz over and listen to the second part of this interview - episode #48. Thanks so much for listening! For all of the show notes + links click below on the "episode webpage."