Talk Me Through This - The Art of Collaboration with The Bluebird Design Co.

Mess and Meaning

In the first installment of a new mompreneur mini-series, I chat with the co-owners of The Bluebird Design Co., Krystin King and Vanessa Harrell, on adult friendship, entrepreneurship, and their best home organization tips for parents.
Is it really a good idea to go into business with your best friend? How do you juggle competing priorities at home and work without the guilt? And why is my family completely oblivious to the clutter in our house?
We talk "business dating," the hidden potential in every garage, and the power of accepting influence in this candid conversation about passion and collaboration.

LISTEN IN AS WE EXPLORE:
1) simple ways to maintain close adult friendships in a crazy season of life
2) how to strike a more sustainable work-life balance in a world of 24/7 access and endless distractions
3) how to navigate differences with your partner (or clients!) and present a united front
4) home organization tips: toys, quick closet refreshes, clever garage storage, and more
5) opportunities to minimize clutter, encourage experiences, and cultivate gratitude during the holiday season
LINKS + FOLLOW-UPS:

Visit The Bluebird Design Company's website to view their portfolio and learn more about their organization, staging, and design services in the DFW area.
You can also follow them on Facebook or Instagram for behind the scenes peeks at their projects, functional design inspiration, and home organization hacks. They even made us a PDF of their go-to home organization products!
We also discussed sliding vs. deciding, which Dr. Scott Stanley and I covered in detail in episode 1 (have a listen if you want a deeper dive!).
Some studies on the powerful effects of friendship linked here.
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Looking for more ways to stay grounded in the good stuff?
Visit www.groundedingood.org for Dr. Kara's book, free newsletter, curated resources, and other offerings.
Disclaimer: This podcast is educational/preventive in nature and is NOT intended to be therapy. If you have relationship or mental health concerns, you can find qualified help on sites like BetterHelp or The Gottman Referral Network.
*Thanks to Alex Grohl for the intro/outro music.

Chapters

1. Podcast Intro (00:00:00)

2. Mompreneur Mini-Series Intro (00:00:37)

3. Guest Intro (Krystin + Vanessa) (00:02:02)

4. Adult Friendship (00:03:15)

5. Should Business Be Personal? (00:05:25)

6. Origin Story: The Bluebird Design Co. (00:06:51)

7. Work + Parenthood (00:09:30)

8. Benefits of Entrepreneurship (00:11:53)

9. Friendship Research/Support System (00:13:19)

10. Intentional Friendships in a Busy Season (00:17:33)

11. How to Juggle Competing Priorities (00:21:37)

12. Boundaries and Sustainable Schedules (00:24:19)

13. Navigating Differences (With Partners and Clients) (00:27:32)

14. Accepting Influence (00:30:17)

15. Presenting a United Front (00:32:26)

16. Give The "Why" (00:35:04)

17. Home Organization for Parents (00:37:49)

18. Giving, Purging, and Experiences (00:46:42)

19. Final Thoughts (00:51:01)

20. Podcast Outro (00:52:10)