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Published: Dec. 19, 2017, 5 a.m.

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Karin and Kristyn wind down the year with a look back at some of the shows that made the biggest impact on them and on you, our listeners!

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During the show, we play some of our favorite clips and talk about the impact they have made on us and how they influenced our work as KonMari consultants.

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Creating a podcast that focused on the KonMari Method has been our shared vision since the very end of 2016. We spent the first half of 2017 researching, preparing and putting all the pieces together and finally launched on August 31st.

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We are so grateful to all of our guests for their talents, wonderful stories and the amazing tips and tools they shared with us.

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Our listeners have been amazing. We have learned so much via your questions, comments and feedback. Thank you for being a part of Spark Joy!

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Spark Joy wants to hear from you! Tell us your burning tidying questions or share stories about how KonMari has impacted your life.

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Find us at www.sparkjoypodcast.com and email us at contact@sparkjoypodcast.com to leave a question or comment for a chance to be featured on next week\\u2019s show. Join us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter via @sparkjoypodcast.

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Before we get to our highlights, we ask, \\u201cWhat have sparked the most joy this year?\\u201d

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We would love to hear what sparked the most joy for you!
\\nEmail us at contact@sparkjoypodcast.com and share your most joyful moments of 2017.

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In this episode, you\\u2019ll enjoy:

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We share big news: Spark Joy Podcast has been downloaded over 40,000 times!

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Two listeners sent us great questions:
\\nSara asked about how to apply KonMari principles to the ongoing struggle of paper management in a busy family.
\\nEp 9 | Tidying by Location is a Fatal Mistake
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Kimberly\\u2019s question was about how to determine what sparks joy when it comes to seasonal items, in this case, Halloween costumes.
\\nEp 13 | Does It Spark Joy?
\\nSpark Joy Episode 13

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And now, on to our favorite clips!

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Ep 2 | Meet Marie Kondo\\u2019s First Employee Jenny Ning
\\nJenny Ning, Marie Kondo\\u2019s first employee in the US, shares what it\\u2019s like to work for the Queen of Tidy and her journey from KonMari super fan to Bay area home organizer.
\\nTo connect with Jenny Ning, you can visit her at www.jennyning.com or follow her on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter (@jennyorganizes).
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Ep 3 | Face Your Stuff with Dorothy The Organizer
\\nDorothy Breininger, author and veteran professional organizer as seen on A&E\\u2019s hit show \\u201cHoarders\\u201d sorts out the mind-body-home clutter connection and related addictions.
\\nTo connect with Dorothy Breininger, you can visit her website, www.dorothytheorganizer.com for free tips, videos, newsletters, organizing resources for your life, home, office, and relationships. Be sure to check out her book \\u201cStuff Your Face or Face Your Stuff\\u201d via her website or Amazon. Also, check her out on the hit show \\u201cHoarders\\u201d on A&E.
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Ep 6 | Declutter Your Path to Wealth with Tess Wicks
\\nTess Wicks, personal finance coach and educator, breaks down the journey to financial independence into key actions and makes the connection between our priorities, the things we acquire, and our life vision.
\\nTo connect with Tess Wicks visit www.wanderwealthy.com and join the Wander Wealthy community on Facebook and YouTube. Also, check out Tess\\u2019 podcast Words and Money.
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Ep 7 | Design and the Future of Minimalism with Lloyd Alter
\\nLloyd Alter, architect and design editor of Tree Hugger magazine, helps us understand our changing relationship with our possessions and how the upcoming generation will view design and functionality.
\\nTo connect with Lloyd, you can visit Treehugger, https://www.treehugger.com, Mother Nature Network, https://www.mnn.com, or follow him Twitter @lloydalter and Lloyd Alter on Facebook.
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The Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning: How to Free Yourself and Your Family from a Lifetime of Clutter by Margareta Magnusson
\\nThe Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning

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Ep 8 | Make Bold Moves with The Traveling Organizer Holly Southerland
\\nOur guest, Holly Southerland is a professional organizer who has been traveling nationwide since 2008 helping families and entrepreneurs get unstuck and find peace in their homes.
\\nTo connect with Holly Southerland, visit Waco Home Organizers (www.wacohomeorganizers.com) or email info@wacohomeorganizers.com. You can also follow her on Facebook or Instagram at @holly_southerland
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Ep 11 | [Tidy] Like a Mind Reader with Jonathan Pritchard
\\nJonathan Pritchard, professional mind reader and author, opens his psychological toolkit to help us apply the predictive art of mind reading to reach personal goals across all areas of our life.
\\nTo connect with or hire Jonathan, you can visit www.likeamindreader.com. His book Think Like a Mind Reader is available on Amazon (http://amzn.to/2yb9WwC).
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Gems

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• \\u201cWe are proud to announce since we launched Spark Joy on August 31st of this year we\\u2019ve received over 40,000 downloads!\\u201d

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• \\u201cIt starts as just a means to get the house in order, but I don\\u2019t think most of us really expect the snowball effect!\\u201d

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• \\u201cThe clutter never lies and the truth is often in the clutter.\\u201d

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• \\u201cI remembered resistance I receive from clients around trying something a new way because obviously my way isn\\u2019t working.\\u201d

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• \\u201cThis idea that we honor the item by showing appreciation for what it meant to us, and making sure the item goes on to it\\u2019s next useful life.\\u201d

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• \\u201cI believe that organizing is really just lots and lots of small steps and lots and lots of small decisions.\\u201d

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• \\u201cIt\\u2019s ok if every rule in the book is not a perfect fit for your life! If you even apply 50% of the method you\\u2019ll notice an improvement in your lifestyle, so it\\u2019s not an all or nothing deal.\\u201d

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• \\u201cWe\\u2019ve got an amazing line-up for 2018, more guests who exude joy and embody the KonMari lifestyle that we\\u2019ll share them with you each-and-every Tuesday.\\u201d

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You can find Karin Socci at The Serene Home
\\nYou can find Kristyn Ivey at For the Love of Tidy

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