Spark Joy

Hosted by KonMari Consultants: Kristyn Ivey and Karin Socci

About the show

Welcome to Spark Joy, co-hosted by certified KonMari Consultants Kristyn Ivey and Karin Socci. Spark Joy is the podcast dedicated to celebrating the KonMari Method and the transformative power of surrounding yourself with joy; and letting go of the all the rest.

Made popular by Marie Kondo, author of the bestselling book The Life-changing Magic of Tidying Up, the KonMari Method is a revolutionary professional organizing technique and way of life. Join us as we explore the world of KonMari and how the method impacts your home, health, wealth, family and well being.

Spark Joy engages thought leaders and innovators in the KonMari universe. We share our experiences as KonMari Consultants, working with clients from all walks of life: families, empty nesting folks downsizing, young people setting up their first homes, and others. Look forward to practical tidy tips that will help you execute your own KonMari journey with ease and joy.

Spark Joy wants to hear from you! Tell us your burning tidying questions or share stories about how KonMari has impacted your life. Find us at www.sparkjoypodcast.com, email us at contact@sparkjoypodcast.com to leave a question or comment for a chance to be featured on next week’s show. Join us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter via @sparkjoypodcast.Thanks for tuning in, and we hope your day sparks joy!

NOTE: Spark Joy the podcast is not endorsed by or affiliated with KonMari Media, Inc. The opinions expressed on the show's episodes represent the views of the co-hosts and guests alone, and do not represent the corporate position of KonMari Media, Inc or the KonMari consultant community.

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Episodes

  • Ep 89 | Behind the Scenes with 1-800-GOT-JUNK

    June 18th, 2019  |  31 mins 39 secs
    discard, donate, recycle

    Brian Heiser of 1-800-GOT-JUNK discusses what to do with all those big, bulky discards that just aren't going to fit into a few bags for donation.

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    Ep 88 | KonMari Quick Tips: Packing Joyfully for Travel

    June 11th, 2019  |  11 mins 45 secs
    quick tips

    Today’s Quick Tips episode focuses on packing joyfully for travel year round, no matter the length or purpose of your trip.

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    Ep 87 | KonMari Joy at Work with Christina Jurges

    June 4th, 2019  |  18 mins 39 secs
    konmari consultant, work

    Christina Jurges, fellow KonMari Consultant, helps us explore the intersection between KonMari and the our workplace.

  • Ep 86 | KonMari Your Friends and Relationships with Vanessa Van Edwards

    May 28th, 2019  |  30 mins 32 secs
    health, lifestyle, wellness

    Vanessa Van Edwards, bestselling author of Captivate, joins us to navigate friendships and relationships that may or may not spark joy.

  • Ep 85 | KonMari Approved Storage Solutions

    May 21st, 2019  |  54 mins 59 secs
    konmari fundamentals, storage

    Co-hosts Kristyn and Karin share KonMari inspired storage solutions and tools you can use to uplevel your space and honor the things you love.

  • Ep 84 | Joyful Living with The Design Twins

    May 14th, 2019  |  36 mins 9 secs
    home improvement, interior design

    Design Twins Heather and Heidi of Joyful Living join us to discuss their TV Show and book filled with interior design tips that spark joy.

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    Ep 83 | Buying or Selling a Home of Joy with Kim Howard

    May 7th, 2019  |  32 mins 53 secs
    home improvement

    Kim Howard of Howard Homes Chicago helps us turn our attention from the possessions within our homes to the special relationship we have with homes we buy and sell.

  • Ep 82 | KonMari Quick Tips: Spring Tidying!

    April 30th, 2019  |  8 mins 45 secs
    konmari quick tips

    This week’s KonMari Quick Tips episode is dedicated to Spring Tidying! This is an annual review of your home to address those minor repairs and little improvements that can be made to keep you home and belongings in joyful condition.

  • Ep 81 | Intuition-based Decision Making + Guided Visualization Exercise with Caitlin V. Neal

    April 23rd, 2019  |  46 mins 6 secs
    intuition, letting go of fear

    Caitlin V. Neal, sex and relationship coach, helps us tap into the power of intuition when making minor and major decisions about our home and our life.

  • Ep 80 | Tidy your Mind and Cultivate your Passion with Brad Stulberg

    April 16th, 2019  |  38 mins 20 secs
    organizing professionals, productivity expert

    Brad Stulberg, author of The Passion Paradox, turns our attention to how we can KonMari our mind and our calendars to improve our performance and more intentionally explore our interests.

  • Ep 79 | Live from New York, it's Spark Joy!

    April 9th, 2019  |  29 mins 32 secs
    konmari consultant; impact stories

    Spark Joy co-hosts cover the 2019 KonMari Consultant Meetup as Marie Kondo and her team greets hundreds of certified KonMari Consultants and trainees gathering for a joyful weekend in New York City.

  • Ep 78 | KonMari Your Move Part 2 with Scott Marschall

    April 2nd, 2019  |  27 mins 15 secs
    home improvement

    Scott Marschall of Morgan Manhattan Moving shares tips and strategies for making your move less stressful. Listen as we combine his years of experience in the moving industry with KonMari principles.

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    Ep 77 | KonMari Your Move Part I with Becky May

    March 26th, 2019  |  28 mins 33 secs
    konmari consultant

    Becky May, fellow KonMari Consultant, helps us explore the best ways to make your next moving experience spark joy.

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    Ep 76 | KonMari Quick Tips: Tidying with Kids

    March 19th, 2019  |  14 mins 19 secs
    art work, children, clothing, families, kids, konmari, marie kondo, organizing, tidying up, tips

    KonMari Quick Tips! Every few weeks, we dedicate an episode to quick tips around a particular topic requested by a Spark Joy listener.

    This week KonMari Quick Tips episode is dedicated to tidying with kids! KonMari’ing with kids presents its own special opportunities and challenges, but it can be done and can even be fun!

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    Ep 75 | Exploring the KonMari Book Controversy with Robin Mitchell Cranfield

    March 12th, 2019  |  37 mins 49 secs
    books, konmari categories

    Robin Mitchell Cranfield, a graphic designer and illustrator who specializes in book design for art galleries and children’s books, shares her thoughts on the KonMari book category.

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    Ep 74 | Happiness, Joy, and Order with Gretchen Rubin

    March 5th, 2019  |  47 mins 35 secs
    authors, organizers, productivity

    Bestselling author Gretchen Rubin debuts her latest book, "Outer Order, Inner Calm," as we explore the intersection of happiness, joy and order.