Karin is a naturally born organizing fanatic. She learned the importance of an organized life as a child from her mother and grandmothers.
But, it was only after a career as a clinical psychotherapist and a director of healthcare finance that she began to pursue her true passion as an organizational consultant.
She founded The Serene Home with the intention of helping others create a life that is more relaxed, productive and contented. She also designs and stages home interiors with an emphasis on creating more profitable real estate transactions and more beautiful home environments.
She has studied under Marie Kondo and is one of the few certified KonMari consultants outside of Japan. She is also a certified member of NAPO, the National Organization of Professional Organizers, and RESA, the Real Estate Stagers Association
She has a MSW from the University of Kansas, her home state, and a MBA from Fordham University.
Karin Socci has hosted 176 Episodes.
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Ep 149 | Green Home Living for Our Health, Wealth, and Soul with Melissa Rappaport Schifman
September 7th, 2020 | 34 mins 26 secs
design, home improvement
Melissa Rappaport Schifman, author of Building a Sustainable Home joins us to discuss the impact a green home has on our health, wealth, and soul.
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Ep 148 | The 3rd Annual Spark Joy Podcast Anniversary Give-A-Way!
September 1st, 2020 | 11 mins 4 secs
highlight show
*Spark Joy podcast is THREE years old! *
In celebration of our anniversary enter to win one of three prize bundles of three great gifts each to mark this major milestone. -
Ep 147 | Finding Wellness with Scout Sobel
August 25th, 2020 | 29 mins 22 secs
health, lifestyle, wellness
Scout Sobel joins us to discuss mental health and creating a life that sparks joy while facing symptoms that work against your serenity.
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Ep 146 | Tara's KonMari Self Discovery
August 18th, 2020 | 20 mins 55 secs
client success stories, konmari impact stories
Tara Latta shares how working with For the Love of Tidy for 17 hours enhanced her KonMari tidying experience and instantly impacted her health, relationships, and career.
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Ep 145 | Home, Space and Reason with Kristina Browning
August 11th, 2020 | 27 mins 59 secs
productivity, time management
Kristina Browning, home functionality coach, shares tips to help you mold, craft, and shape your home to your family's values and needs.
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Ep 144 | Essentialism with Greg McKeown
August 4th, 2020 | 47 mins 48 secs
productivity, time management
Greg McKeown, author of Essentialism: The disciplined Pursuit of Less joins us to discuss how his philosophy can complement your KonMari journey.
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Ep 143 | Quarantine Friendly “Someday” Projects for Today!
July 28th, 2020 | 27 mins 12 secs
konmari consultant
This episode will help you catch up! If your circumstances allow, now is a GREAT time to get things done during this difficult season, so we can land on our feet on the other side.
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Ep 142 | Member Spotlight: Jen's Tidying Journey
July 21st, 2020 | 31 mins 14 secs
member spotlight
Spark Joy Club member Jen Kobrick joins us from Florida to share her KonMari journey.
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Ep 141 | Brother-Sister Tidying Duo with Sheila and Kevin Carroll
July 14th, 2020 | 26 mins 19 secs
konmari consultant
Brother-sister tidying duo Sheila and Kevin Carroll share the lessons they learned while spending over 20 days organizing Kevin's home in Connecticut.
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Ep 140 | Your Color Guru with Jeannie Stith-Mawhinney
July 7th, 2020 | 30 mins 51 secs
konmari lifestyle
Jeannie Stith-Mawhinney of Color Guru helps us shop efficiently by understanding what colors work best for us in our KonMari wardrobe.
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Ep 139 | KonMari Quick Tips: Safe Summer Fun 2020
June 30th, 2020 | 13 mins 40 secs
konmari quick tips
Today’s KonMari Quick Tips episode is about having Safe Summer Fun in 2020.
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Ep 138 | Downsizing 101 with Marni Jameson
June 23rd, 2020 | 35 mins 20 secs
design, downsizing, home improvement
Marni Jameson, author and columnist, joins us to discuss the difficult, emotional journey of downsizing your home or your aging parents' home.
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Ep 137 | Meet 1/3 of the First KonMari Podcast in Spanish, guest Luīze Ratniece
June 16th, 2020 | 25 mins 24 secs
konmari consultant
Luīze Ratniece, KonMari Consultant, introduces us to Orden a Tres [Order by Three], the first podcast dedicated to the KonMari Method in Spanish.
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Ep 136 | Love in the Time of Corona - Conscious Dating with Angela N. Holton
June 9th, 2020 | 35 mins 2 secs
konmari health, konmari lifestyle, konmari well-being
Relationship expert Angela N. Holton joins us to share Conscious Dating strategies that focus on self-love and connection, even in the midst of social distancing and quarantine.
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Ep 135 | Checking In with The Spark Joy Club
June 2nd, 2020 | 11 mins 52 secs
konmari quick tips
Celebrate tidying progress with The Spark Joy Club members who are actively tidying during quarantine and beyond.
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Ep 134 | Joy at Work: Organizing Your Professional Life with Co-Author Scott Sonenshein
May 26th, 2020 | 30 mins 40 secs
coronavirus, joy at work, konmari, marie kondo, organizing work, productivity, scott sonenshein, time, wfh, work life
Scott Sonenshein, co-author with Marie Kondo of Joy at Work joins us to explore how our work life is evolving and the importance of productivity and organization in our professional life.