In this episode of the Core Brands Podcast, Jenny Douglas shares her journey from a structured career in the charity sector to becoming a professional organiser. She talks about the unexpected role of the junk drawer, how personal challenges shaped her passion for creating calm spaces, and what it felt like to step into entrepreneurship. Jenny opens up about building a business while balancing family life, the value of outsourcing, and why an organised home supports mental clarity.
Roberta and Jenny dive into the emotional side of decluttering, especially when it comes to sentimental items. Jenny explains how she supports clients through the feelings attached to their belongings and why it is important to understand the stories these items carry. They explore practical approaches to decluttering, how to get family involved, and the benefits of working with a professional organiser. Jenny also shares her love for organising utility rooms and her hopes for the future of her business, A Good Moment.
Takeaways
A junk drawer has a place in every home.
A calm environment supports a calm mind.
Personal experiences often guide our passions.
Career transitions can be challenging but deeply rewarding.
Outsourcing frees time to focus on what matters.
Regular organisation helps maintain clarity.
Starting a business means balancing work and family.
Mentorship and networking make a difference.
Sentimental items carry emotional weight.
Decluttering is personal and often emotional.
Supporting clients through decisions is essential.
It is okay to keep items that hold meaning.
Clutter often holds stories.
Professional organising improves wellbeing.
Start small to avoid overwhelm.
Family involvement can make decluttering easier.
Sound Bites
“Every home needs a junk drawer.”
“If not now, when?”
“One person’s junk is another person’s treasure.”
“Clutter can carry stories.”
“Start super small.”
Chapters
00:00 The Organised Junk Drawer
06:08 Personal Struggles to Passion
14:08 From Charity Work to Entrepreneurship
18:05 Challenges of a New Business
23:35 Outsourcing What You Can
26:13 Navigating Sentimental Clutter
37:00 The Emotional Side of Decluttering
48:00 Favourite Spaces to Organise
49:58 What’s Next for A Good Moment
Connect with Jenny:
Website: www.agoodmomentcompany.ieInstagram: @agoodmomentcompanyLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/a-good-moment-company/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/agoodmomentcompany