The Honest Edit on Radio Misfits

The Honest Edit on Radio Misfits

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  • The Honest Edit – The Non-Tox Guru, Pt2

    We are back to continue our conversation with Axel Eaton, to get his insight on some of the easiest and most effective ways to cut down on the levels of toxicity in our homes.

    Find Axel @https://www.instagram.com/axeleaton222/

    Work with Holli’s Mineral Shaman: https://www.instagram.com/mineralshaman/
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    🎧 Listen wherever you get your podcasts or watch on YouTube!

    29 min
  • The Honest Edit – The Non-Tox Guru, Pt1

    Are you overwhelmed by all the “non-toxic” advice on social media? Wondering what’s actually worth changing—and what’s just clever marketing?

    This week on The Honest Edit, we’re joined by environmental systems thinker and healthy home strategist Axel Eaton for an honest conversation about creating a healthier home without the fear, guilt, or overwhelm.

    We cover:

    ✨ What “toxic” really means (and why dose matters)

    ✨ The biggest household offenders you might be overlooking
    ✨ Cleaning products, candles, cookware, laundry, and teen skincare
    ✨ Fast fashion, plastic toys, and what parents should actually focus on
    ✨ Five practical, affordable ways to reduce everyday toxin exposure

    The biggest takeaway? The healthiest home isn’t the most expensive one—it’s the most intentional one.

    If you’ve ever wondered where to start, this episode is full of practical advice that will help you make small changes with a big impact.

    Find Axel @https://www.instagram.com/axeleaton222/

    Work with Holli’s Mineral Shaman: https://www.instagram.com/mineralshaman/
    Get your mineral drops: https://amzn.to/45aT8He
    Read Slow Death by Rubber Duck: https://amzn.to/4fGQkHV

    🎧 Listen wherever you get your podcasts or watch on YouTube!

    43 min
  • The Honest Edit – Featuring Wardrobe Stylist Stephanie Quadri

    Your closet is packed. The hangers are full. Yet somehow every morning starts with the same thought:

    “I have nothing to wear.”

    This week on The Honest Edit, Holli and Scarlett sit down with wardrobe stylist Stephanie Quadri to unpack how we got here — and how to finally break the cycle.

    We dive into:

    • How fast fashion and social media changed the way we shop
    • Why most closets contain more aspiration than reality
    • The truth about capsule wardrobes
    • Why letting go of clothes that no longer fit can feel so emotional
    • The biggest wardrobe mistakes women make
    • Stephanie’s 48-hour rule for event outfits
    • How organizing and styling work together to create a closet that actually serves your life
    • Because this episode isn’t really about clothes.

      It’s about confidence.

      It’s about identity.
      It’s about making fewer decisions every morning and feeling good in what you wear right now.
      If your closet feels overwhelming, frustrating, or full of clothes that don’t feel like you anymore, this conversation is for you.

      Listen now and start creating a wardrobe you actually love wearing.

      58 min
    • The Honest Edit – “What Clients Expect” Pt 2

      Our conversation with Julia Brantley of Clean Place Pros continues! Tune in as we discuss the importance of defining healthy boundaries with clients, helping them navigate transitions, and how both cleaning and organizing their home can improve their lives.

      Together, we explore:

      • Why most client dissatisfaction comes from misaligned expectations, not poor service.
      • How professional organizers and cleaners navigate expanding project scopes while still delivering exceptional results.
      • What a trained professional eye sees that homeowners often miss.
      • The biggest mistakes people make when maintaining their homes.
      • Why luxury homes and high-end finishes require specialized care and expertise.

      Julia also shares insight into the hidden details behind professional cleaning, the realities of maintaining custom homes, and why expertise isn’t about seeing more — it’s about knowing what matters.

      Whether you’re managing a busy household, tackling an organizing project, or simply trying to keep up with everyday life, this episode is packed with practical insights and behind-the-scenes perspective.
      Because exceptional service lives in the details.

      Connect with Julia and Clean Place Pros for professional cleaning, organizing support, senior care services, and nanny services. [Ep 32]

      And stay tuned — Julia will be back for part two to talk about products, tools, and professional cleaning best practices.

      https://www.instagram.com/cleanspacepros/

      25 min
    • The Honest Edit – “What Clients Expect” Pt 1

      This week on The Honest Edit Podcast, we’re joined by Julia Brantley, owner of Clean Place Pros, for a conversation that goes far beyond cleaning products and checklists.

      We’re diving into the gap between what clients ask for and what they actually expect — whether that’s a “light cleaning” that somehow includes baseboards, blinds, and inside cabinets, or a simple pantry project that quickly turns into an entire home reset.

      Together, we explore:

      • Why most client dissatisfaction comes from misaligned expectations, not poor service.
      • How professional organizers and cleaners navigate expanding project scopes while still delivering exceptional results.
      • What a trained professional eye sees that homeowners often miss.
      • The biggest mistakes people make when maintaining their homes.
      • Why luxury homes and high-end finishes require specialized care and expertise.

      Julia also shares insight into the hidden details behind professional cleaning, the realities of maintaining custom homes, and why expertise isn’t about seeing more — it’s about knowing what matters.

      Whether you’re managing a busy household, tackling an organizing project, or simply trying to keep up with everyday life, this episode is packed with practical insights and behind-the-scenes perspective.
      Because exceptional service lives in the details.

      Connect with Julia and Clean Place Pros for professional cleaning, organizing support, senior care services, and nanny services. [Ep 31]

      And stay tuned — Julia will be back for part two to talk about products, tools, and professional cleaning best practices.

      https://www.instagram.com/cleanspacepros/

      27 min
    • The Honest Edit – Organizing Others

      We’ve all been there… opening a drawer, looking at the chaos, and thinking “I can fix this.”

      But what happens when organizing crosses a boundary?

      In this episode of The Honest Edit, Scarlett and Holli talk about what really happens when you try to organize someone else’s space—especially your partner’s. From frustration to resistance to systems that don’t stick, this conversation goes beyond bins and into something deeper: ownership, control, and respect.

      Because organizing isn’t just about making things look better—it’s about creating systems that actually work for the person using them.

      If you’ve ever felt annoyed that your perfectly organized system didn’t last… this episode is for you. [Ep 30]

      25 min
    • The Honest Edit – Are Trends Helping You or Selling to You?

      You saw it on Instagram. The perfectly labeled pantry. The matching bins. The aesthetic fridge.

      So you tried it… and it didn’t stick.

      In this episode of The Honest Edit, Scarlett and Holli call out the truth behind organizing trends

      and social media perfection. Not everything that looks organized actually works—and
      sometimes what you’re buying isn’t a system, it’s a feeling.

      They break down how to tell the difference between what actually helps your life and what’s just

      being sold to you—and share the simple, real-life systems that actually work when you’re busy,
      tired, and living your day-to-day life.

      Because organizing isn’t about looking good—it’s about working well. [Ep 29]

      24 min
    • The Honest Edit – Clutter vs Chaos

      Have you ever cleaned your house… and it still feels overwhelming? Or the opposite—you’ve got stuff everywhere, but somehow your life still works? That’s because clutter and chaos are not the same thing—and most people are trying to fix the wrong problem.

      In this episode of The Honest Edit, Scarlett and Holli break down the difference between physical clutter and life chaos, and why understanding this distinction changes everything. Because no amount of bins will fix burnout… and no amount of decluttering will fix a lack of

      systems. If you’ve been organizing over and over but nothing sticks, this might be the shift you’ve been missing. [Ep 28]

      24 min
    • The Honest Edit – Not Just Bins

      So… think professional organizing just means putting your stuff into bins? 🗑️ Think again!

      In this week’s episode, we break down the systems that really power our process for decluttering our client’s lives. Plus, we’ll explore how many of us have built a bad relationship with the idea of getting organized- and maybe even our own sense of self worth. Grab a beverage and listen in! [Ep 27]

      30 min
    • The Honest Edit – Burn the Checklist

      It’s not your desire to get things checked off your list that’s the problem. It’s how you’re going about it!

      Tune into the latest episode of The Honest Edit to hear how two professional organizers tackle their to-do lists: not with will power… but with systems that work! Check it out. [Ep 26]

      26 min

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