Learning to Live with Less

And Why It Matters

For some of us our possessions hold too much power over us. Clutter often impedes us from living our best lives. Professional Organizer, Amy, Carstensen, will discuss some of the financial and psychological costs that clutter can have on our personal and professional life. She will share a few solutions to help us declutter and be motivated to discard unneeded “stuff” that may be holding us back. 

About the Speaker

Amy Carstensen, a member of Summit since 2013 is a Professional Organizer and started her business “Organizing with Amy” in 2013. Previously, she’s taught high school Spanish, worked for the International Community Foundation and was the Founder and Executive Director of Olivewood Gardens and Learning Center. While Amy holds a Master’s degree from UCSD in International Relations, her true passion is helping people declutter their brains and their lives. When she’s not donating kitchen items to Salvation Army or putting labels on bins, she’s home torturing her husband and two teenage boys reminding them that, “if you can’t find something… just start cleaning up!”