Summary: <p>Welcome to Spark Joy! The podcast dedicated to the KonMari Method and the transformative power of surrounding yourself with joy, and letting go of all the rest. </p> <p>In this inaugural episode, co-hosts and certified KonMari consultants Kristyn Ivey of For the Love of Tidy (<a href="http://www.fortheloveoftidy.com" rel="nofollow">www.fortheloveoftidy.com</a>) and Karin Socci of The Serene Home (<a href="http://www.theserenehome.com" rel="nofollow">www.theserenehome.com</a>) introduce themselves and the Spark Joy podcast to the world! Kristyn is based in Chicago, Illinois and Karin serves New York City. </p> <p>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 <a href="mailto:contact@sparkjoypodcast.com" rel="nofollow">contact@sparkjoypodcast.com</a> 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.</p> <p><b>In this episode, you’ll enjoy:</b></p> <ul> <li>How Karin developed a passion for creating peaceful and beautiful environments, inspired by generations of organizational enthusiasts in her family </li> <li>How <a href="https://konmari.com/" target="_blank">KonMari</a> helped Kristyn uncover her true passion in life, start a tidying business, and move from Virginia to Chicago </li> <li>How Karin and Kristyn met and the moment they realized there weren’t any podcasts that were solely dedicated and centered around the KonMari lifestyle</li> <li>What the KonMari Method is all about and the book, <a href="http://tidyingup.com/" target="_blank">The Life-changing Magic of Tidying Up</a>, that sparked the KonMari movement</li> <li>How the <a href="https://konmari.com/" target="_blank">KonMari Method</a> is fully integrated and referenced in pop-culture</li> <li>Fun facts about <a href="https://konmari.com/about/" target="_blank">Marie Kondo</a> and what it was like to meet the Queen of Tidy</li> <li>What the <a href="https://sparkjoypodcast.fireside.fm/">Spark Joy podcast</a> is all about, including featured guests, consultants, clients thought leaders and game changers who put KonMari principles and lifestyle into action</li> </ul> <p><b>Gems:</b></p> <ul> <li><p>“The podcast celebrating the KonMari Method and the transformative power of surrounding yourself with joy; and letting go of the all the rest.” </p></li> <li><p>"Tell us your burning tidying questions or share stories about how KonMari has impacted your life." </p></li> </ul> <p><a href="http://www.sparkjoypodcast.com/" target="_blank"><i>Spark Joy </i></a> the podcast is not endorsed by or affiliated with KonMari Media, Inc. The opinions expressed on this episode 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.</p>
