Send us a text A cluttered jewellery shelf became a doorway to entrepreneurship, and a new mum’s need for creativity became the spark for a movement. Mel sits down with Krystal Jugarap, a two-time founder, brand visibility strategist, award-winning speaker, and mum of three. Krystal unpacks how a simple product idea led to Book of Bijoux and then to EM/POWEREDbyWMN, a fast-growing platform that gets women founders seen on stages, in stores and across media. We dive into the practical engine ...
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Send us a text A cluttered jewellery shelf became a doorway to entrepreneurship, and a new mum’s need for creativity became the spark for a movement. Mel sits down with Krystal Jugarap, a two-time founder, brand visibility strategist, award-winning speaker, and mum of three. Krystal unpacks how a simple product idea led to Book of Bijoux and then to EM/POWEREDbyWMN, a fast-growing platform that gets women founders seen on stages, in stores and across media. We dive into the practical engine ...
Send us a text A cluttered jewellery shelf became a doorway to entrepreneurship, and a new mum’s need for creativity became the spark for a movement. Mel sits down with Krystal Jugarap, a two-time founder, brand visibility strategist, award-winning speaker, and mum of three. Krystal unpacks how a simple product idea led to Book of Bijoux and then to EM/POWEREDbyWMN, a fast-growing platform that gets women founders seen on stages, in stores and across media. We dive into the practical engine ...
Send us a text What if the hardest news you’ve ever heard became the reason you chose to really live? We sat down with Kezia, a holistic therapist and mum, whose MS diagnosis pushed her from secrecy into radical honesty, community and a decision to pursue HSCT in Russia. Her story isn’t a highlight reel; it’s a practical map made of hospital corridors, fundraising calls, and small daily wins that add up to a bigger life. Kezia takes us from early motherhood and “accidental” entry into holist...
Send us a text What if the fastest way to feel lighter isn’t to do more, but to release what was never yours to carry? Today we open up a heart-level conversation about overwhelm, purpose and the surprising power of simple systems when they’re guided by values. We take you beyond the surface and into a thoughtful framework that blends practical organising with a spiritual lens, so you can create a rhythm that actually fits your life. I walk through my Baltrix Method™ approach and pair it wit...
Send us a text What if your family had a shared language for hard days? One that told the truth without handing kids the weight of adult problems? That’s the heart of our conversation with Kendall Concini, mum, program design pro, and the voice behind Cloudy Day Chronicles, a children’s book co-created with her four-year-old to make mental health talkable, gentle and real. Kendall shares how years in person-centred program work shaped a simple metaphor that sticks: emotions as weather. Cloud...
Send us a text Ever wished you could step outside your family dynamic, watch it play out, and change the ending? That’s the magic of psychodrama: acting out relationships and inner conflicts to see them clearly and rehearse healthier ways of responding. We sit down with licensed psychotherapist and mindset coach Ioana Chei to explore how role‑play, play therapy and mindful language help kids and parents move from reactivity to connection. We unpack the Oaklander model, a child‑centred approa...
Send us a text Ever feel like your memory works like a goldfish? You're not alone. In this enlightening conversation with Liva Vitola, a business operations and systems strategist, we dive deep into the real cause of overwhelm that plagues so many busy professionals, especially women juggling multiple roles. Liva shares her personal journey of managing a "three-second memory" while balancing life as a project manager, wife, mother and business owner. The surprising revelation? Her overwhelm ...
Send us a text Money troubles can feel deeply personal and embarrassing, but the truth is that financial struggles are incredibly common, even among people who seem to have everything together. Drawing from my own journey of overcoming massive credit card debt and building substantial savings (which recently helped my family weather a season of reduced income), I'm breaking down the steps that transformed my relationship with money. Financial recovery begins with brutal honesty. We dive deep...
Send us a text Have you been treating self-care as optional? That book you wanted to read, the walk you planned to take, the few minutes of silence you craved? These are often the first things we sacrifice when life gets hectic. But what if just 10 minutes of intentional self-care daily could dramatically transform your energy, patience and productivity? In this empowering episode, I share why those precious minutes for yourself aren't selfish, they're strategic. Drawing from countless clien...
Send us a text Drowning in clutter? Feeling stuck in a cycle of overwhelm? You're not alone and it's not just about having too much stuff. Most decluttering approaches miss the crucial truth: clutter represents delayed decisions, weighing heavily on both your physical space AND mental wellbeing. When your nervous system goes into protective mode, even small organizational tasks can feel impossible, creating a paralyzing cycle that's difficult to break. In this illuminating episode, I share...
Send us a text Have you ever returned from a family holiday feeling like you need another vacation just to recover? The secret to truly enjoyable family travel isn't found in luxury destinations or perfect itineraries, it lies in thoughtful preparation that happens well before you even leave home. As I prepare to embark on a cross-country road trip with my husband and four young children, I'm sharing my three-part system for stress-free family holidays that's evolved through years of trial a...
Send us a text "I didn't appreciate what some parents went through with sleep issues until my fourth baby came along." This candid admission from host Mel Schenker opens a refreshingly honest conversation with pediatric sleep consultant Michelle Caris about the challenges of helping children sleep and the life-changing benefits of getting it right. Michelle reveals how her own sleep struggles as a new parent led her to become an IPSP certified pediatric sleep consultant with a mission to cha...
Send us a text Ever wondered what it's really like behind the scenes of a coaching business? In this candid episode, I'm peeling back the curtain on my first year as the founder of She's Organised, sharing both the exhilarating wins and the gut-wrenching challenges of entrepreneurship. Starting a business wasn't originally on my radar, but when the opportunity presented itself in October 2024, I took a leap of faith. For someone who typically likes everything mapped out from start to finish,...
Send us a text Burnout doesn't have to be the price of motherhood and entrepreneurship. In this eye-opening conversation with burnout and balance coach Candice Catois, we unpack the hidden factors keeping so many mothers stuck in cycles of exhaustion and overwhelm. Candice reveals how operating on autopilot prevents us from creating the intentional life we desire. "Our brains are lazy," she explains, "they're going to do what they've always done unless we consciously intervene." This automat...
Send us a text Ever feel like you're living a double life? Perfectly organised and on top of things at work, yet walking into what feels like complete chaos the moment you arrive home? You're not broken, failing, or an imposter, you're experiencing a common disconnect that affects countless working parents. This gap exists for logical reasons. Your workplace has built-in structures that home typically doesn't: clear expectations, defined deadlines, accountability to others and established sy...
Send us a text What happens when nutrition meets motherhood? Certified nutritionist and founder of Wholesome Huntress Nutrition, Caitlin Cipriano, joins me to unpack the unique challenges mothers face in nourishing themselves through preconception, pregnancy and postpartum. Caitlin shares how her own pregnancy journey during 2020 revealed alarming gaps in perinatal nutrition support, sparking her mission to help mothers feel confident and well-nourished during every season of motherhood. We ...
Send us a text Ever feel like you're drowning in responsibilities with no one to throw you a lifeline? You're not alone. Today we're tackling one of the most requested topics from our community: how to create order and balance when you're parenting without adequate support. Whether you're a single parent, have a partner who works away or simply lack the village that we all need, this episode offers practical strategies that have helped countless parents in similar situations. I share three k...
Send us a text Ever found yourself promising not to yell at your kids, only to break that promise when overwhelmed? You're far from alone and there's a path forward. Dr. Sarita Singhal joins the Beyond Organised podcast to share her remarkable journey from frustrated parent to transformative coach. As a pediatric gastroenterologist, Dr. Singhal assumed her medical training would make parenting straightforward. Reality quickly proved otherwise. "I found myself struggling to connect with them ...
Send us a text Ever find yourself waiting for motivation to tackle that mountain of mess or organise your chaotic schedule? You're not alone and you might be focusing on the wrong strategy entirely. As a someone who helps overwhelmed mums reclaim their homes and sanity, I've discovered something surprising: motivation is highly overrated. The most organised people don't rely on feeling motivated; they've built systems that work regardless of their emotional state. When my own health recently...
Send us a text Have you ever wondered how to transform rejection into your greatest opportunity? In this episode, entrepreneur and author Yamama Khan shares her remarkable journey of resilience and reinvention that will inspire anyone feeling stuck or overwhelmed. After being unexpectedly dismissed from her remote marketing position despite receiving praise for her work, Yamama faced a pivotal moment. Instead of giving in to disappointment, she chose to build something entirely her own. "You...
Send us a text Have you ever felt like you're doing everything right but something still feels wrong? That's exactly where I found myself recently. I was prioritising rest, setting boundaries and practicing all the self-care principles I teach, yet my body was still shutting down. This episode takes you on my unexpected journey from severe exhaustion to emergency hospitalisation after discovering critically low iron levels and internal bleeding requiring surgery. I'm sharing this vulnerable ...
Send us a text A cluttered jewellery shelf became a doorway to entrepreneurship, and a new mum’s need for creativity became the spark for a movement. Mel sits down with Krystal Jugarap, a two-time founder, brand visibility strategist, award-winning speaker, and mum of three. Krystal unpacks how a simple product idea led to Book of Bijoux and then to EM/POWEREDbyWMN, a fast-growing platform that gets women founders seen on stages, in stores and across media. We dive into the practical engine ...
