The Seasonal Edit

Managing a home is a lot. Between meals, laundry, cleaning, finances, clutter, home projects, and all the invisible things that keep a household running, it can feel like there’s always something else that needs your attention.

And in this season of having two little kids at home, I’m learning that I don’t need a perfect system for everything—I need simple things that make our home a little easier to manage.

In this episode, I’m sharing 10 things that are genuinely saving my home right now. It’s a mixed bag of practical products, podcasts and resources I love, simple home organization ideas, motherhood support, meal staples, decluttering motivation, and a few mindset shifts that are helping me simplify our home without trying to fix everything at once.

If you’re overwhelmed by managing your home, trying to simplify your routines, or just looking for realistic ideas that make everyday life feel a little lighter, I hope you’ll find one or two things here that work for your season too.

Key Takeaways From This Episode:

• Why I’ve stopped trying to “finish” our home and started solving one small problem at a time
• The simple mood board system that helps me avoid impulse-buying home decor I’ll regret later
• How changing the content I consume is helping me become a more thoughtful, frugal consumer
• Why hiring a mother’s helper has been one of the best decisions I’ve made in this season with two little kids
• The household MVP that helps us choose something rather than nothing when it comes to keeping the floors clean
• A few easy food and low-tox swaps that are making everyday decisions require less mental energy
• What finally gave me permission to ruthlessly declutter clothes, home decor, toys, and things from past seasons of life

SHOW NOTES

• Click here to view the full shownotes for this episode on my blog

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LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

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• Caroline Winkler on YouTube
• The Lazy Genius Podcast
• Frugal Friends Podcast
• Roborock robot vacuum + mop
• Attitude Living
• EWG / Environmental Working Group
• Girls Who Eat Non-Toxic Substack + newsletter
• Amylu breakfast sausage
• Amylu meatballs
• Over-the-washer-and-dryer shelf from Amazon
• The Seasonal Edit newsletter

Want to share what's simplifying your life in this season? Email me at [email protected] to share it on the show!

Learn more at www.jadeboyd.co.

What if building a fall capsule wardrobe had nothing to do with owning the perfect number of shirts, buying a closet full of neutrals, or following someone else's formula?

In this episode of The Seasonal Edit, I'm sharing a simpler way to create a fall capsule wardrobe using the clothes you already own. Instead of starting with what you “should” have in your closet, we're starting with your actual season of life—your schedule, the weather, what your days require, and what you genuinely like to wear.

I'll walk you through three different ways to simplify your wardrobe: creating a small rotation of go-to outfits, choosing a daily outfit formula, or building uniforms around the different rhythms and activities in your week. I'm also sharing what my own wardrobe looks like in this season of life as a stay-at-home mom who is breastfeeding, postpartum, and very much in need of comfortable clothes with pockets.

If getting dressed has become one more surprisingly exhausting decision in your day, this episode will help you reduce wardrobe decision fatigue, shop your closet, buy less, and create a simple capsule wardrobe that actually works for your real life.

• Why your season of life should determine your capsule wardrobe more than someone else's list of “essentials”
• How to create a no-buy fall capsule wardrobe by shopping your closet first
• Three capsule wardrobe systems to try: go-to outfits, a daily uniform, or weekly/activity-based uniforms
• Why storing clothes for another season can sometimes make more sense than immediately decluttering them
• How to use your capsule wardrobe as a filter for buying fewer clothes and being more intentional about what comes into your closet

SHOW NOTES

• Click here to view the full shownotes for this episode on my blog

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• Old Navy High-Waisted Linen-Blend Super Wide-Leg Pants
• Quince linen pants
• Nursing-friendly tank with sewn in padding
• Nursing tanks with built-in padding

Want to share what's simplifying your life in this season? Email me at [email protected] to share it on the show!

Learn more at www.jadeboyd.co.

After a looooong podcast break, I’m sharing where I’ve been over the past year, why I stepped away from coaching, what life looks like with two under two, and how motherhood has completely shifted the way I think about productivity, purpose, and building a business.

I’m also sharing the future vision for this podcast, why I walked away from creating another digital course, and the unexpected direction my business may be heading next — including thoughts about writing a book, building a productivity app, and creating more life-first content moving forward.

This episode is an honest conversation about what it looks like to live in your season, redefine success, and create a business that supports your life. If you’ve been feeling pressure to “do it all,” stay consistent, or have your entire future figured out before taking action, I hope this peak behind the curtain encourages you to slow down, simplify, and trust the season you’re in.

SHOW NOTES

• Click here to view the full shownotes for this episode on my blog

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Want to share what's simplifying your life in this season? Email me at [email protected] to share it on the show!

Learn more at www.jadeboyd.co.

Mentioned in this episode:

The Free Seasonal Living Guide

Want to be more intentional about actually enjoying the season you’re in? Download the free Seasonal Living Guide for simple ideas to help you slow down, notice what matters, and make the most of each season—without adding more to your to-do list.

The Free Seasonal Living Guide

If you feel like your digital life is out of control – endless downloads, messy Google Drive folders, chaotic email inboxes, and tabs open from weeks ago – this episode is your nudge to finally get organized. In this week’s episode of The Business Edit™ Podcast, I’m joined by Tracy Hoth, life coach and professional organizer at Simply Squared Away, to talk about practical digital organization strategies for business owners who are ready to simplify and save time.

Tracy shares her journey from organizing closets as a stay-at-home mom to building her online business helping entrepreneurs create simple, effective systems. She breaks down her five-folder method for organizing your business files, how to streamline your bookmarks bar, and why the simplest definition of organization is just knowing what you have and being able to find it when you need it.

If you’re tired of feeling scattered every time you open your laptop and want to finally feel like the CEO of your business systems, tune into this episode of The Business Edit™ Podcast. You’ll walk away with practical tips to save hours every week and mental energy to focus on what really matters.

SHOW NOTES: jadeboyd.co/digital-organization-for-business-owners-with-tracy-hoth

LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

• Website: Simply Squared Away
• Organized Coach Podcast
• Instagram: @tracyhoth
• Tracy’s free resources on digital organization

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Mentioned in this episode:

The Free Seasonal Living Guide

Want to be more intentional about actually enjoying the season you’re in? Download the free Seasonal Living Guide for simple ideas to help you slow down, notice what matters, and make the most of each season—without adding more to your to-do list.

The Free Seasonal Living Guide

If you've ever felt completely overwhelmed by the state of your home and the mental load that comes with it, you're not alone. Whether you’re constantly managing toys, laundry, paperwork, or just the general chaos of motherhood, it can feel like a never-ending task list with no breathing room. In this episode of The Business Edit™ Podcast, I’m joined by Megan Smith of Stress Less Organizing to talk about how to simplify your home and reclaim your energy—especially if you're juggling ADHD, parenting, business ownership, or all of the above.

Megan is a South Dakota farm wife, mom of three, elementary teacher, and the voice behind The Stress Less Podcast. She’s also the founder of Stress Less Organizing, where she helps busy, overwhelmed moms—especially those with ADHD—declutter their homes and build simple, sustainable systems that actually work. Her 4-step method to organizing any space is rooted in real life, not Pinterest perfection. As someone who’s learned how to make her home work with her brain instead of against it, Megan brings a fresh, judgment-free approach to home organization—focused on making motherhood more manageable, one reset at a time.

Whether you're drowning in toys, struggling to find the energy to declutter, or just want to feel a little more in control of your environment, this episode is for you. Megan brings so much clarity, compassion, and real-life strategies that will help you reduce home stress and make space for what really matters.

SHOW NOTES: jadeboyd.co/from-overstimulated-to-less-home-stress-with-megan-smith

CONNECT WITH MEGAN:

• Megan's Podcast: Stress Less Podcast
• Megan's Instagram: @megansmithstressless
• Megan's Website: www.megansmithstressless.com

LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

• The Decide Guide
• Play Spaces That Work
• The Lazy Genius Way by Kendra Adachi
• The Lazy Genius Podcast

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Mentioned in this episode:

The Free Seasonal Living Guide

Want to be more intentional about actually enjoying the season you’re in? Download the free Seasonal Living Guide for simple ideas to help you slow down, notice what matters, and make the most of each season—without adding more to your to-do list.

The Free Seasonal Living Guide

What if the key to your next big breakthrough in business isn’t in hustling harder, but in actually slowing down? If you’ve been caught in the cycle of go-go-go, pushing toward the next goal while ignoring how exhausted you feel, then this episode of The Business Edit™ Podcast is one you need to hear. I’m joined by Sarah Watson, leadership consultant and self-proclaimed "Creator of Calm" at The Restoration Project, to talk about the power of pause in business and why slowing down might be your best productivity hack yet.

In this heartfelt and eye-opening episode, Sarah shares why redefining success is essential for long-term sustainability and how her own shift from constant striving to intentional planning has made her work and life more fulfilling. We talk about toxic productivity, separating your self-worth from your work, and how to create a business that honors both your ambition and your humanity. And for those of you leading a team or considering your first hire, Sarah gives tangible advice on what it really looks like to lead well (hint: it doesn’t mean having all the answers).

Whether you’re scaling your team or managing it all solo, you’ll walk away from this conversation with a renewed perspective on what success looks like in different seasons — and why letting go of "busy" is often the most powerful move you can make. If you’re ready to stop chasing "more" and start building something that lasts, hit play on this episode of The Business Edit™ Podcast.

SHOW NOTES: jadeboyd.co/slowing-down-to-succeed-with-sarah-watson

LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

• The Restoration Project Website
• @yourleadershipcoaches on Instagram
• Your Leadership Coaches on LinkedIn
• Free resources at The Learning Hub

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• The Business Minimalist Blueprint Workbook
• The Business Minimalist Podcast Archive

Mentioned in this episode:

The Free Seasonal Living Guide

Want to be more intentional about actually enjoying the season you’re in? Download the free Seasonal Living Guide for simple ideas to help you slow down, notice what matters, and make the most of each season—without adding more to your to-do list.

The Free Seasonal Living Guide

Feeling stuck with Instagram? Not sure what to post anymore — or wondering why your content isn’t converting the way it used to? In this episode of The Business Edit™ Podcast, I’m joined by Shannon McKinstrie, a social media strategist and queen of simplifying content marketing. Shannon breaks down her signature "4 H's" content strategy and gives you practical tips, real-world examples, and a whole lot of permission to ditch the rules and start having fun with content again.

Shannon also shares a fresh perspective on what really leads to conversions on Instagram (hint: it’s not just about follower count or trendy audios). Whether you’re posting consistently and not seeing results, or avoiding Instagram altogether because it feels overwhelming, this conversation will help you reframe your strategy and approach content creation with confidence.

If you want to grow an engaged audience on social media and build a brand that actually connects with people, tune in to this episode of The Business Edit™ Podcast and get ready to simplify your content strategy.

SHOW NOTES: jadeboyd.co/4-repeatable-posts-to-grow-an-engaged-instagram-audience-with-shannon-mckinstrie

LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

• Good Content Podcast with Shannon McKinstrie
• The Reels Lab

CONNECT WITH SHANNON:

• Instagram: @shannonmckinstrie
• Threads: @shannonmckinstrie
• LinkedIn: Shannon McKinstrie
• Website: shannonmckinstrie.com

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• Join My Email List

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• Organize your Business Digital Course
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• FREE Double your Profit While Working Less Masterclass
• FREE Task Batching Workbook
• FREE Weekly Review Checklist
• The Business Minimalist Blueprint Workbook
• The Business Minimalist Podcast Archive

Mentioned in this episode:

The Free Seasonal Living Guide

Want to be more intentional about actually enjoying the season you’re in? Download the free Seasonal Living Guide for simple ideas to help you slow down, notice what matters, and make the most of each season—without adding more to your to-do list.

The Free Seasonal Living Guide

What if true success in business isn’t about chasing bigger goals, hitting higher revenue milestones, or constantly being "on" — but about learning to be content with what you’ve already built? In this episode of The Business Edit™ Podcast, I’m joined by my long-time client and friend, Lindsy Trotter, the founder of Chilled Freezer Meals, to talk about what it looks like to slow down and scale back while embracing contentment in a season of maintenance rather than hustle for constant growth.

This is the kind of conversation I wish more women in business were having — the honest behind-the-scenes of what happens after you hit the big numbers, grow your team, and build the business you once dreamed about. What if that "success" doesn’t feel the way you expected it to? What if instead of more hustle, your next move is actually less?

If you’re feeling pulled in a hundred directions, questioning your next step, or simply craving a slower pace of business, tune in to this episode of The Business Edit™ Podcast for a refreshing, real-life perspective on what success can look like when you give yourself permission to grow differently.

SHOW NOTES: jadeboyd.co/embracing-contentment-and-finding-your-identity-with-lindsy-trotter

LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

• Chilled Freezer Meals (join Lindsy's email list here!)
• Instagram: @chilledfreezermeals
• Instagram: @lindsy.trotter for Cooking Skills to Cash course information
• Lexi @myliumarketing

CONNECT WITH JADE

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LEVEL UP YOUR BUSINESS + PRODUCTIVITY

• Organize your Business Digital Course
• The Business Edit™ Coaching Program

FREE RESOURCES

• FREE Double your Profit While Working Less Masterclass
• FREE Task Batching Workbook
• FREE Weekly Review Checklist
• The Business Minimalist Blueprint Workbook
• The Business Minimalist Podcast Archive

Mentioned in this episode:

The Free Seasonal Living Guide

Want to be more intentional about actually enjoying the season you’re in? Download the free Seasonal Living Guide for simple ideas to help you slow down, notice what matters, and make the most of each season—without adding more to your to-do list.

The Free Seasonal Living Guide

If you’ve ever felt like your business success hinges on doing all the things — client work, marketing, content creation, sales pages, admin, launches, and trying to do it all perfectly — then this episode is going to feel like a deep breath of fresh air. In this week’s episode of The Business Edit™ Podcast, I’m joined by the incredibly honest and insightful Megan Yelaney to talk about what it really takes to scale your business in a sustainable, aligned, and life-giving way — especially if you’re a mom or a service-based business owner craving more structure, flow, and ease.

Megan scaled her coaching business to seven figures by leaning into her "distinctive edge" — a term she coined to describe the unique blend of your story, approach, personality, and signature framework. She shares how getting crystal clear on her unique method (and trusting it enough to scale it) allowed her to expand her business with ease, stay true to herself, and avoid burnout. And as a mom of twins, she knows firsthand what it looks like to balance ambition with a life-first business model.

If you’ve been asking yourself, "What makes me different?" or wondering how to scale without burning out, you’re going to love this conversation. Tune into this episode of The Business Edit™ Podcast to learn how to uncover your distinctive edge and scale with confidence.

SHOW NOTES: jadeboyd.co/scaling-your-distinctive-edge-with-megan-yelaney

LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

• Megan Yelaney’s Instagram
• Pretty Awkward Entrepreneur Podcast (soon to be renamed!)
• Megan’s Free Business Story Blueprint
• Episodes 110 and 114 | Interviews with 9 moms running businesses while keeping kids at home

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LEVEL UP YOUR BUSINESS + PRODUCTIVITY

• Organize your Business Digital Course
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• FREE Double your Profit While Working Less Masterclass
• FREE Task Batching Workbook
• FREE Weekly Review Checklist
• The Business Minimalist Blueprint Workbook
• The Business Minimalist Podcast Archive

Mentioned in this episode:

The Free Seasonal Living Guide

Want to be more intentional about actually enjoying the season you’re in? Download the free Seasonal Living Guide for simple ideas to help you slow down, notice what matters, and make the most of each season—without adding more to your to-do list.

The Free Seasonal Living Guide

Feeling overwhelmed by your endless to-do list? You’re not alone — but what if you’ve been tackling it all wrong? In this episode of The Business Edit™ Podcast, we’re diving into the Pomodoro Method — but not the way you’ve heard about it before. If you think Pomodoro is just about setting a timer for 25 minutes and cranking out as much work as possible, you might be missing the point (and the real productivity boost).

In this episode, I break down how to actually use the Pomodoro Method to avoid burnout, stay focused, and create a rhythm of work and rest that fits your life — whether you’re running a business, managing a household, or both.

You’ll learn how to adapt Pomodoro for longer, more creative tasks (hint: 25 minutes isn’t always enough), how to stack Pomodoros effectively, and why the breaks — not the work sprints — might just be the most important part of this strategy. Plus, I’ll walk you through planning active and passive breaks that actually recharge your energy and boost your focus — no more scrolling through Instagram and calling it a “break.”

Tune into this episode to discover a new, more effective way to work — one that’s flexible, realistic, and designed to help you stay productive without sacrificing your well-being. Hit play on The Business Edit™ Podcast now, and start simplifying your to-do list today!

SHOW NOTES: jadeboyd.co/youre-doing-pomodoro-wrong

LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

• The Pomodoro Technique overview

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LEVEL UP YOUR BUSINESS + PRODUCTIVITY

• Organize your Business Digital Course
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• FREE Double your Profit While Working Less Masterclass
• FREE Task Batching Workbook
• FREE Weekly Review Checklist
• The Business Minimalist Blueprint Workbook
• The Business Minimalist Podcast Archive

Mentioned in this episode:

The Free Seasonal Living Guide

Want to be more intentional about actually enjoying the season you’re in? Download the free Seasonal Living Guide for simple ideas to help you slow down, notice what matters, and make the most of each season—without adding more to your to-do list.

The Free Seasonal Living Guide