Black Friday FUN FOR YOU 🎄 🌟 The Black Friday Deals page is live!! Bookmark and refer back to this page over the coming week to catch all deals I am rounding up for you. I wanted to do the work for you, and make it easy for you to find the top deals for busy moms like yourself. I have gift ideas for the kids, for you and lots of fun discounts to sh…

Hey Momma! Happy Thanksgiving!! Do you struggle to get your husband on board with your new routines? Do you wish that he was more willing to start this new chapter with you in order to create more balance at home? In this episode we are going to talk about the 3 things that need to be understood in a marriage in order to establish balance between t…

Today is Thanksgiving in the U.S., where we give thanks for all our blessings and remember what matters most. Unfortunately, we are still heavily influenced by ads that bombard us multiple times a day and the unrelenting comparison that plagues us due to social media and not feeling "enough". How do we cultivate contentment in a world of comparison…

Hi friends! The holidays are here, and with it that perfect gift indecision. What do we get for the guy or gal who has everything? A gift that won't collect dust, buried in the back of their closet or cupboards! While we cannot control our gifts lifetime use or if it will end up as clutter, what we can do is be more intentional and thoughtful with …

As the holiday season approaches, the pressure of hosting can often lead to stress. In this episode, Joy shares three practical decluttering strategies that not only help you prepare your home for guests but also align with how your brain naturally organizes. Join Joy, a professional organizer and mom of four, as she guides you through the "Dig and…

Text me! In this inspiring and entertaining episode of Work Like a Mother, host Marina Tolentino welcomes Maddy Fero, the powerhouse behind Rad Little Things, a stylish kids' clothing brand launched during the pandemic. From her whirlwind career in NASCAR to becoming a mompreneur with two boys, Maddy shares her unique journey of turning a creative …

In an era dominated by fleeting trends, minimalism offers a refreshing counterpoint. This week on Room by Room: The Home Organization Science Insights Podcast, host Marie Stella speaks to social scientist Dr. Amber Martin-Woodhead about the harmful effects of fast fashion and how minimalism has the potential to combat decades of overconsumption. Sp…

As we gear up for the holiday season, how are you feeling? Are you feeling more exhausted than usual? Do you find yourself struggling with patience? Are you dreading opening up your email to find yet one more to-do item on your already busy plate? Me too! Today we are going to continue our six week series to help you get ready for the holidays. To …

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Hey Momma! Do you struggle with constant interruptions and distractions? Do your children throw you off course all day long? In this episode we are going to deep dive into 7 time wasting interruptions that our children throw our way that keep us distracted. I want to explain why these distractions are keeping you stuck but also introduce ways for y…

Hey Momma! Do you struggle with the mental energy necessary to get through your day? Are you finding yourself zoning out on social media just to decompress from your day? In this episode we’re going to discuss 5 ways you can boost your mental stamina quickly at home. Motherhood is not something that has a stop and finish mode. It is something that …

As we snowball to the end of 2024, how can we slow down and find contentment? How can we Simple Look Only Within and shut out the voices of comparison? Stephanie O’Dea, New York Times best-selling author and host of the Slow Living podcast, is sharing how a slow lifestyle can bring you peace and ease and how we can opt-out of hustle culture as over…

FUN FOR YOU 🎄 🌟 The Black Friday Deals page is live!! Bookmark and refer back to this page over the coming 3 weeks to catch all deals I am rounding up for you. I wanted to do the work for you, and make it easy for you to find the top deals for busy moms like yourself. PLUS I have digital goody-bags to send out after to share with you as a thanks fo…

Hey friends, Have you experienced a case of the dreaded holiday financial hangover?! No fear, today we have the cure-all. Thanks to the amazing family budgeting specialist Sarah Brumley of Lemon Blessings, we can avoid financial burnout and find more joyful spend with our money (and time). If you want to save big this holiday and head up a bright f…

Text me! In this milestone 50th episode of Work Like a Mother, host Marina Tolentino sits down with Leslee Owen, a renowned business coach, to dive into the mindset shifts and strategies that can help entrepreneurs break through business blocks and redefine their version of success. Leslee shares her journey from a successful career in corporate Am…

Hey Momma! Are struggling with bunout this fall? Do you find it difficult to keep organized and ahead of all the things thrown at you on your to-do list? In this episode we’re going to discuss 4 ways that you can habit hack your brain through the technique of habit stacking. Learn how this process can help you stay on top of all the things in your …

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Hey Momma! Do you find yourself feeling completely worn out? Is it difficult to stay present in the current moment because your mind is whirling with no end of to-dos in sight? In this episode we’re going to discuss 6 easy habit shifts that you can make to rebuild your routine stacks, mainly the ones that are simply not working. If you find that al…

Feeling stuck and unmotivated to declutter? Pick one (or more) of these 15 rules to help you declutter your home more effectively. My personal favorites are the 12-12-12 and the 90/90 rules! Resources Mentioned: Want to find the podcast episodes that will be most helpful for you? Join the Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms Facebook …

Last episode we talked about how to declutter your space. This is the second part in this two part series focusing on decorating. Once you declutter your space you are ready to decorate for the holiday season. So brush off those papers and projects on your dining room table and get ready to set the table for Thanksgiving. Just as a reminder we are …

Welcome back to the show my Friend! With the holiday season fast approaching, many parents feel overwhelmed by the thought of adding more toys to an already cluttered home. We are going to continue with our theme from last week, of talking about clutter, organizing and all that 'stuff' in our homes. In this episode today, we will talk about... We w…

Reducing overwhelm happens when we have solutions to simplify the day to day tasks in our home. The FREE Practical Purging Projects - 10 Day Challenge & Refresh & Restock Worksheets Simple Home Habits - A 5 week challenge with one decluttering project per week and implement a new routine to make sure the decluttering lasts. Start simplifying your h…

Hi friend, Oh goodness, this past week was a scene out of the Wild West! (Anyone else feel like they were dropping things left and right? Ordering takeout more than once because they couldn't get their act together to cook?!) Thankfully the feelings of madness and overwhelm were fleeting with God's protective hand over it all. I know you have been …

It’s officially the holidays! Today we are going to continue our six week series to help you get ready for the holidays. To be able to have more peace and feel less overwhelmed, so that you can actually enjoy the holiday season. In this episode we are going to talk about practical ways to declutter your home quickly and easily, so that you can deco…

Text me! In this unique episode of Work Like a Mother, Marina Tolentino breaks down her experience with TikTok Shop, sharing what she’s learned from a 90-day experiment to see if this platform really lives up to the hype. From affiliate programs to viral marketing, Marina covers the details on TikTok Shop’s mechanics, from product selection to unde…

Hey Momma! Is it time to reset your routines? Are things not working for you at home? In this episode we’re going to discuss how important it is to pay attention to the habits that you have in your everyday life. Sometimes it makes more sense to just blow up the old routines and rebuild new ones. However only when you gain an awareness of the patte…

Easy solutions that help keep the house tidy are a win for everyone. The FREE Practical Purging Projects - 10 Day Challenge & Refresh & Restock Worksheets Simple Home Habits - A 5 week challenge with one decluttering project per week and implement a new routine to make sure the decluttering lasts. Start simplifying your home with easy routines! Sim…

The bedroom is the heart of any home. So, this week on Room by Room: The Home Organization Science Insights Podcast, host Marie Stella interviews professional organizer Aanchal Kejriwal for guidance on identifying organization methods and priorities in the bedroom to maintain a clutter-free sleep sanctuary. Passionate about creating clutter-free ho…

It’s officially the holidays! Welcome to the roller coaster my friends! We just finished Halloween, so the year is over….jk. Today we are going to continue our six week series to help you get ready for the holidays. To be able to have more peace and feel less overwhelmed, so that you can actually enjoy the holiday season. In this episode we are goi…

Hey Momma! Do you struggle with burnout? Are you always blowing up at your kiddos and having a hard time getting back to a calm state of mind? In this episode we’re going to discuss how important it is to check yourself after each moment of stress. Are you staying frustrated far too long after a stressful situation. The awareness behind your mood i…

Do you feel like a failure because you are constantly behind? Do you have a stack of planners collecting dust and a to-do list that overwhelms you? You don’t need to hustle. You don’t need to “crush” the day. What you need - what we all need - is a disruption to the toxic productivity paradigm. In Kendra Adachi’s compassionate time management appro…

In this episode, Amy dives into the world of clutter management, offering a practical three-part system to help moms create a more peaceful and organized home. As a busy work-from-home mom of four, she understands the challenges of juggling a household and a career amidst chaos. Amy shares her personal journey from being overwhelmed by mess to find…

It’s officially the holidays! Today we are going to continue our six week series to help you get ready for the holidays. To be able to have more peace and feel less overwhelmed, so that you can actually enjoy the holiday season. In this episode we are going to cover the one secret to a stress free holiday season. There are so many things going on o…

Yes, ¾ of my clothes, shoes and accessories were purged during this HUGE closet decluttering project. The FREE Practical Purging Projects - 10 Day Challenge & Refresh & Restock Worksheets Simple Home Habits - A 5 week challenge with one decluttering project per week and implement a new routine to make sure the decluttering lasts. Start simplifying …

Hey friends, I, more than most, gets that home management can be a doozy. Some times you got and well, some times you don't. But I am here to tell you that if you consistently execute on these two routines you will feel less stressed out, less overwhelmed, less scatterbrained. Tune in to learn how to create a more balanced home structure. A stronge…

Text me! In this inspiring episode of Work Like a Mother, Marina Tolentino welcomes empowerment coach and author Gia Lacqua, who shares her journey from corporate burnout to redefining success on her own terms. Gia dives deep into the "never enough" mindset that so many high-achieving women face and explains how unresolved trauma and identity issue…

Hey Momma! Do you struggle with home organization? Are you overwhelmed with maintaining your home through all the chaos? In this episode we’re going to discuss ways to stack micro cleaning habits into your everyday life routines. Rather than tackling large projects all at once you can stack maintainable habits into your existing routines. Then a si…

Text me! Marina Tolentino tackles a feeling every entrepreneur faces: doubt. If you’ve ever wondered whether your business or personal brand is worth the struggle, Marina’s here to give you the push you need to keep going. She dives into strategies for regaining focus, from prioritizing one big goal over endless to-do lists to building time blocks …

In this episode, Joy, a professional organizer and mom of four, challenges the traditional concept of playrooms and offers insightful alternatives for managing toy clutter. She dives deep into the history and misconceptions about playrooms, explaining why they may not be the solution to toy chaos that many believe them to be. Joy highlights the imp…

Hey Momma! Do you struggle with finding and creating structure? Are you unsure where to begin to get things back on track in your homelife? In this episode we’re going to discuss why I believe that habit stacking will change your life. Once you know which area to place your focus then you can break down the complex problem into little compounding h…

When we are in seasons of waiting, it can often feel like something to be endured, rather than enjoyed. How can we “wait well” even if we’re in a season of overwhelm? How can we find contentment rather than wishing it away? How do we shift our gaze from our circumstances to something greater than ourselves? On today’s episode I’m speaking to Erika …

Today we have an incredible guest, Erika Diaz-Castro! Erika is a Christ follower, wife, mama, and graduate student at Dallas Theological Seminary. She’s a life coach for Christian women and is the founder and owner of Her Renewed Strength Co., which exists to get more women in the Word of God. She hosts Her Renewed Strength—The Podcast, where she h…

Welcome back to the show my Friend! In last week's episode I gave you a permisison slip to START SMALL when it comes to getting organized, and tackling all those little organizing projects around your home or in your life. Building on that...I don't want you running straight to the dollar store with credit card out throwing any cheap organizing pro…

When will you decide that enough is enough and it’s time to move forward with less clutter and a more organized life?!?! Last day for 50% off the Organized Holiday Bundle The FREE Practical Purging Projects - 10 Day Challenge & Refresh & Restock Worksheets Simple Home Habits - A 5 week challenge with one decluttering project per week and implement …

Hey friends! This episode is for: - any one who wants to declutter their home, and wants to prepare for success. - any you who is interested or invested in the upcoming 5 Day Quick Start Decluttering challenge but isn't sure how to prepare and what to expect. Follow these six steps to find success in planning for and executing on your home declutte…

I’m so excited to be back podcasting! I have missed talking with you guys! I have some brand new content from coaching a really fun group of women. We worked on strategically restructuring their schedules, and solving their unique time management problems. I realized that I love diving in and strategically coaching my clients in their quest to try …

Text me! In this powerful episode of Work Like a Mother, host Marina Tolentino talks with Erin Trier, health coach, podcast host, and mom of four, about the hidden truths of women’s health and hormone changes in midlife. Erin shares her journey from postpartum anxiety to struggling with hormonal imbalances, revealing the real challenges many women …

Hey Mumma, We all want more time with our kids right? Or maybe you also want to be more intentional with your time, with the products in your home, or your lifestyle in general? Today, I am sharing with you 3 tips for the mum who wants to be present with her kids but doesn't really know where to start, or how she gets there. Plus I am sharing a ver…

Hey Momma! Do you struggle with self discipline? Are you tired of always feeling like you lack commitment towards anything? In this episode we’re going to discuss the reasons that I do not believe it is your fault. We are going to explore how organizing your essential needs can help you identify which area to put your focus on instead of feeling co…

Are you familiar with the tired routine of staring at a closet chock-full of clothes with no clue what to wear? It might be time for a closet detox. This week on Room by Room: The Home Organization Science Insights Podcast, host Marie Stella interviews closet organizer Shaniece Jones on how closet therapy and detox transform your wardrobe from a ca…