If you have an internet connection and a pulse, you have seen the name Marie Kondo pasted all over your TV and computer screens lately. The Japanese professional organizer has been promoting her KonMari tidying method for years, but it's gaining major traction these days since the start of her new show on Netflix.

Today I tell you all about how I decluttered my own closet, share with you actionable tips to cut through your clutter, talk about the benefits on minimizing our belongings, and also share tips on how to cut through the ever-messy Kids' Toy Closet (say it with me--UGH).

Check out sonniabatta.com/podcast for links to the shoe space saver I mention in the podcast! And don't forget to follow along @SonniAbatta on Instagram for more!

As is the case with major life changes, Kelly Graham's introduction to the world of natural and safer body care began with a giant scare. After battling infertility to finally have her two daughters, Kelly ended up with a host of medical issues that drove her to research what it was she was putting onto her body when it came to personal care products. A deep dive into the benefits of beneficial bacteria led her to develop and found Aleavia skincare, which is a prebiotic skin care product line.

In this episode we talk about:

+ INFERTILITY

+ WHAT WORKED FOR KELLY TO GET PREGNANT

+ DIFFICULT PREGNANCIES

+ ENTREPRENEURSHIP

+ NATURAL BEAUTY

+ PRE- VS. PRO-BIOTICS

+ BALANCING MOM LIFE AND WORK

I have been a fan of Kelly's products for years, and I can't wait for you to hear more about them, and the story of the wonderful woman behind them.

Check out my review and more info on Aleavia HERE --> https://bit.ly/2VVz6LX

One of my favorite products from the line HERE --> https://bit.ly/2MbpF6w

Follow Kelly on Instagram at @AleaviaSkincare and me at @SonniAbatta!

Shannon Green has had a long career in journalism spanning both sports and news. Currently a Community Conversations host with the Orlando Sentinel, she's now using her storytelling abilities to tackle issues like felon voting rights and the decline of organized religion with her video series The Bridge.

We break it down on what it's like to work as a journalist in a world where information sharing is changing daily; we talk about the stories where news and sports intersect (Colin Kaepernick); and share our thoughts on why the phrase "work/life balance" is a big fat lie.

We also talk about where journalism is headed, and why it's important in this, and any, industry to keep evolving.

Enjoy!

PR expert Sara Brady can has worked on some of the most high-profile stories the world has ever seen. From tragedies where the country is asking all sorts of questions that those involved aren't ready to answer, to smaller problems that just need a good answer, Sara takes control with finesse and calm. She talks to me about what it's like to work with people who are dealing with some of the hardest moments of their lives, and even gives some practical advice on how to deal with any PR disasters that might occur in your life.

"Life is to be lived vibrantly every day." --Indie Lee

Ten years ago, Lisa started losing her peripheral vision in her left eye. A visit to the doctor confirmed her worst fears: She had a brain tumor. Her doctor's advice? Spend as much time as you can with your young kids, and hope for the best. Lisa emerged from that surgery not only healed, but also with a new outlook on life. She was going to start taking better care of herself and those around her with cleaner, more natural products. She also changed her name from Lisa to "Indie Lee," for "Independent Lisa."

Since then, Indie Lee, the skincare brand, has been picked up in hundreds of retailers worldwide and has also become a destination online for those curious about clean beauty and living better.

Hear more about the brand, the products, her advice for entrepreneurs and the amazing woman behind it!

I'm Sonni, and I'm 30 something. Okay actually I'm 37. ;) (I hate when people don't tell their real age.) In this first episode of my podcast, we talk about what in the world we are going to be covering here, who I am, and why this stage of life is so fun... and so complicated. Let's do this!

Melissa Wiggins is a dynamo. A mom motivated by her son Cannon's diagnosis of neuroblastoma, she is blazing new trails on cancer research for kids with her nonprofit, Cannonballing Kids Cancer. Melissa talks all about new trials for pediatric cancer, pushing research forward with her own grit and determination, and of course how her little guy is doing today.

From pregnancy to birth to the first few years of your child's life, the early years of motherhood can be ROUGH! In this solo 'cast, I talk about all the things I wish I knew about early motherhood before I embarked on this wild, wonderful journey.

It's sad but true: Gun violence is pervasive in modern America. So how do you keep your kids safe? How do you talk to them about guns? What should parents ask when their kids go to school? I talk with security expert Dave Benson about this and more, including the question we always come back to: Is gun control the answer?

Do you find it hard to trust your gut? Why do we always second guess our first instinct? In this episode I talk with Jessie May Wolfe, founder of the HeartRise Movement. Having served clients like Amazon, GOOP, SoHo House and more, Jessie May has guided people toward trusting their instinct, helping them find success in their businesses and in their hearts. You'll walk away from this more inspired than ever to find your inner strength.