Organized and Energized! The Podcast

Kathi Burns
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The mission of The Organized and Energized Podcast is to present stories from entrepreneurs who have embraced the unknown and cleared their life of the obstacles that were holding them back. We deliver one moment of inspiration using our 6 question format about what you can do as an entrepreneur when you decide to embrace new ways of doing things!Download your free copy of Kathi’s best-selling book How To Master Your Muck ~ Get Organized. Add Space To Your Life. Live your Purpose!https://get.organizedandenergized.com/oe-lp-8015_v1-5-3

  1. So Many Plates... So Little Time? Is it too late to start something new? with Shonna Jordan

    22H AGO

    So Many Plates... So Little Time? Is it too late to start something new? with Shonna Jordan

    So many plates. So little time. And that quiet question we don’t always say out loud: Is it too late to start something new? In this episode, Kathi welcomes longtime friend and marketing expert Shonna Jordan for a wide-ranging conversation about business, networking, resilience, and reinvention. Shonna is the founder of the Good Old Gals networking group and the force behind Jordan & Jordan Consulting, where she helps business owners get clear, compelling, and confident in their messaging. They talk about what makes networking actually work, why showing up once isn’t enough, and how consistency and follow-up make a bigger difference than people expect. Shonna also shares how her attention to detail and creative thinking shape everything she builds — even when it looks effortless from the outside. The conversation goes deeper into real life, too. Shonna reflects on a season when multiple challenges hit at once, what helped her get through it, and how gratitude, support, and perspective played a role in her ability to keep moving forward. This episode is for anyone who feels pulled in a dozen directions, wonders if they’ve missed their moment, or needs reassurance that it’s never too late to evolve — personally or professionally. ✨ Plus, Shonna is offering listeners a free 20-minute, no-cost, no-strings session (while it lasts).  Learn more at Shonnajordan.com Support the show

    41 min
  2. How to Make Failures Rule with Andrew Thorp King

    FEB 18

    How to Make Failures Rule with Andrew Thorp King

    In this episode, Kathi sits down with Andrew Thorp King, author of Failure Rules: The Five Rules of Failure for Entrepreneurs, Creatives, and Authentics. Andrew is a FinTech banker, speaker, podcaster, and lifelong entrepreneur whose story proves that setbacks do not have to be the end of the road. Andrew shares how he built two independent record labels, navigated the unpredictable world of entrepreneurship, and learned how to balance money and meaning over time. He also opens up about a season where a business breakup and a personal divorce hit at the same time and left him rebuilding from scratch. Instead of letting that season define him, he used it as the space to reinvent and create what came next. This conversation is about separating your identity from failure, using empty space as fuel for reinvention, and building the systems and support that help you keep moving forward when life gets messy. Connect with Andrew: www.andrewthorpking.com Follow on Instagram: @AndrewThorpKing Get the book: Failure Rules is available in hardcover, paperback, ebook, and audiobook. Support the show

    28 min
  3. How to find a business model that's simple AND effective with Ellen Finkelstein

    FEB 11

    How to find a business model that's simple AND effective with Ellen Finkelstein

    In this episode, Kathi talks with Ellen Finkelstein, an expert who teaches experts how to build simple, effective online businesses through better messaging, email marketing, and audience-building. Ellen shares how she started her career writing major tech books (including multiple editions translated into many languages), and how publishers pushed authors to build a “platform” through blogging and email lists. That shift helped Ellen realize the power of owning your audience and creating your own products. The conversation zooms in on what most experts miss when they start a business: they talk from their own perspective instead of their audience’s. Ellen breaks down how to identify your audience’s pain point, adjust your messaging so it connects, and create a free offer that attracts the right people. From there, she explains why email marketing is still one of the most important relationship-building tools for entrepreneurs. You’ll also hear a great systems-based lesson about documenting processes and building SOPs so your business can run smoothly, even when help changes. Free resource from Ellen: “10 Techniques for Better Results from Your Emails: More Engagement, Opens, and Clicks” (an email course with tools and templates) Support the show

    31 min
  4. Fragmented to Focused - Find Your Client in the Next 90 Days with Christine Campbell

    FEB 4

    Fragmented to Focused - Find Your Client in the Next 90 Days with Christine Campbell

    Feeling scattered, overwhelmed, or stuck in constant hustle? You are not alone. In this episode, Kathi Burns talks with business advisor, mentor, and speaker Christine Campbell-Rapin about how to go from fragmented to focused, and how to find your next client in the next 90 days. Christine shares why the idea is the easy part of business, and why clarity around the problem you solve is what creates revenue. She breaks down the power of micro buy-ins, small yes moments that build trust and move people from curious to paid client. You will also hear why “busy leads to broke,” how to stop hiding behind your keyboard, and a simple challenge that can help you build momentum fast. Christine also shares how she built her business one hour a day while still working in corporate, and why learning to solve problems is the real skill behind entrepreneurship. 🎧 Listen in and take action this week: meet two new people a day and start finding your next client. Grab Christine’s free resource here- https://www.christinecampbellrapin.com/buyers Support the show

    27 min
  5. How to always be growing your audience

    JAN 21

    How to always be growing your audience

    What if growing your audience did not require constant posting, burnout, or chasing the latest trend? In this episode, Kathi sits down with Cat Griffin, a multi passionate entrepreneur known for building powerful collaborations through bundles, giveaways, and community driven events. Cat shares how she accidentally grew an Instagram account to over 100,000 followers, what that experience taught her, and why collaboration has become the foundation of her business. You will hear an honest conversation about what it really takes to grow an audience sustainably, why perfection slows people down, and how relationships often matter more than algorithms. Cat also breaks down how bundles and collaborations work, how to participate even if you think your audience is too small, and why showing up as yourself is the most important strategy of all. If you want to always be growing your audience without trying to do it alone, this episode will give you both clarity and encouragement. Grab your free resource here- https://www.catgets.social/f/how-to-be-a-collaboration-rocstar Support the show

    33 min
  6. How to Set Yourself Up for Success and Prevent Burnout with Daniela Wokfe

    JAN 8

    How to Set Yourself Up for Success and Prevent Burnout with Daniela Wokfe

    Burnout doesn’t usually hit all at once. It creeps in through overpacked schedules, perfectionism, people pleasing, and the belief that you have to “do it all” to prove you’re capable. In this episode, I’m talking with Daniela Wolfe, licensed master’s social worker, speaker, trainer, and author of Balance Breakthrough: A Practical Guide for Busy Professionals to Take Charge of Their Work, Life, and Well-Being. Daniela shares her own story of burning out as a young mom with a 4-month-old and a toddler while trying to hold everything together at work and at home. From that experience, she created her Exhausted to Empowered Formula, a practical framework that helps stressed, burned-out professionals reclaim their time, energy, and mental health. We talk about: How burnout can come from the things you love (work, kids, business, relationships)Why mindset has to shift before self-care will actually workHer simple nightly gratitude practice that changed everythingThe Exhausted to Empowered Formula: mindset, time planning & self-care“Time planning” vs “time management” and why buffers in your day matterMicro-moments of self-care you can do in 30–60 secondsHow boundaries protect your energy and model healthy behavior for othersWhy grace (and the word “yet”) is one of the most powerful tools you haveDaniela also shares her free resource, “Reclaim Your Time in 10-Minute Blocks Cheat Sheet,” which helps you both find those small pockets of time and know what to do with them so you don’t default to email, chores, or scrolling. If you’re tired of ending the day exhausted, resentful, or wondering what you even did all day, this episode will give you simple, realistic ways to shift from survival mode to feeling more present, calm, and in control. 🎧 Listen and subscribe Support the show

    25 min
  7. How to Publish a Book That Grows Your Business with Ally Machate

    12/24/2025

    How to Publish a Book That Grows Your Business with Ally Machate

    In this episode, I sit down with Ally Machate, a seasoned book editor, publishing expert, and the founder of The Writer’s Ally. Ally has spent more than two decades helping authors bring their ideas to life in a way that feels aligned and sustainable, and she is known for guiding writers through the overwhelm that often comes with the publishing world. We talk about what really gets in the way when someone wants to write a book, why so many aspiring authors stall out before they even begin, and how to approach your writing goals with a clearer plan and more confidence. Ally explains what motivates readers, what catches an agent’s attention, and why clarity of purpose always matters more than word count. She also breaks down the steps that help new and established authors move from idea to finished manuscript without burning themselves out or losing excitement along the way. If you have a book in you, feel stuck on your current draft, or just want to understand what the publishing process actually looks like from the inside, this conversation will give you grounded, real-world guidance you can use right away. Tune in for a thoughtful and encouraging chat that will help you approach your writing dreams with direction and momentum. Grab your free resource!  Support the show

    24 min
  8. How To Say No Without Guilt And Create Space For Success with Helene Rennervik

    12/10/2025

    How To Say No Without Guilt And Create Space For Success with Helene Rennervik

    Saying no is simple in theory, but in real life it can feel loaded with guilt, obligation, and pressure to keep everyone else happy. In this episode, I talk with visionary coach and consultant Helene Rennervik about how to say no with grace, honor your limits, and create space for what truly matters. Helene has more than 30 years of international experience in leadership, coaching, and personal transformation. She shares her journey from high-pressure corporate life in the Middle East, through burnout and reinvention, to teaching women how to release perfectionism and people pleasing without losing their generous hearts. We talk about: Why saying no is an act of self-respect, not selfishnessHow to pause before you automatically say yesWhat it really means to live from your valuesHow boundaries create more freedom, energy, and joyListening to your body as your best organizing and decision-making toolWhy “living in the question” opens up more possibilities and less pressureHelene also shares her People Pleaser Score App and gives a sneak peek at Helen AI, her new tool that helps women practice the power of no without guilt in everyday situations. If you are tired of overcommitting, feeling resentful, or putting yourself last, this conversation will help you step into a kinder, stronger version of yourself.  🎧 Listen and subscribe  Support the show

    39 min
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The mission of The Organized and Energized Podcast is to present stories from entrepreneurs who have embraced the unknown and cleared their life of the obstacles that were holding them back. We deliver one moment of inspiration using our 6 question format about what you can do as an entrepreneur when you decide to embrace new ways of doing things!Download your free copy of Kathi’s best-selling book How To Master Your Muck ~ Get Organized. Add Space To Your Life. Live your Purpose!https://get.organizedandenergized.com/oe-lp-8015_v1-5-3

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