Organizing Career: Get PAID to Take Their Stuff!

Organizing Career: Get PAID to Take Their Stuff!

From Time We Discuss | Career Podcast for Career Discovery and Career Exploration with Real Professionals by Time We Discuss

May 3, 2026 · 25 min · Season 3 · Episode 170

About this episode

This episode explores the realities of being a professional organizer with Mary Ellen Lundy, focusing on her eco-friendly approach and the challenges of the career.

What does it really take to turn decluttering into a business? And is being a professional organizer as simple as it sounds? In this episode of Time We Discuss, I sit down with Mary Ellen Lundy, founder of An Eco Organized Approach®, to break down what it is really like working as a professional organizer and removal expert. From helping clients reclaim their spaces to giving unwanted items a second life in the community, Mary Ellen has built a unique, eco friendly organizing business that goes far beyond just cleaning up clutter. We talk about how she turned a simple skill into a thriving business, the emotional side of decluttering, and what you need to know if you are considering this as a career. In this episode, we discuss: What a professional organizer actually does day to day How Mary Ellen built her business from scratch The eco friendly approach to decluttering and removal Why sentimental items are the hardest to let go of The physical and emotional challenges of the job Opportunities in the organizing and decluttering industry What it really takes to succeed in this career About Mary Ellen: Mary Ellen Lundy is the founder of An Eco Organized Approach®, a business…

People in this episode

Host: Time We Discuss

Guest: Mary Ellen Lundy

Topics covered

  • professional organizing
  • decluttering
  • eco-friendly business
  • career exploration
  • emotional challenges

Keywords

  • professional organizer
  • decluttering
  • eco-friendly
  • career advice
  • business building

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: An Eco Organized Approach®

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