Why Organization Beats Design Every Time with Carrie Locklyn | Clutterbug Podcast # 291

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Self-improvement, How To, Kids & Family, Education:self-improvement, Leisure:home & Garden, Leisure, Home & Garden, Education

4.8 • 1.8K Ratings

🗓️ 15 September 2025

⏱️ 75 minutes

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Summary

In this episode, I had the absolute pleasure of chatting with Carrie Locklyn—a woman whose journey is as inspiring as it is entertaining. From her early days as a backup dancer for Mariah Carey (yes, you heard that right!) to touring the world with iconic stars, Carrie’s story is one of fearless reinvention. I was blown away as she shared how she moved from the dance floor to embracing the art of organization, transitioning into an HGTV star and mastering the craft of interior design. We dove into the real, unglamorous side of life on TV—talking about everything from lugging boxes in messy hotel rooms to finding beauty in the chaos of decluttering. Carrie’s down-to-earth approach, her knack for mixing humor with practical advice, and the way she champions taking risks, even if it means failing spectacularly, truly resonated with me. I was especially struck by how she balances the art and science of organizing—turning everyday clutter into a canvas for a soulful, personal space. Tune in for a spirited conversation packed with laughter, tough truths, and a whole host of behind-the-scenes stories that remind us that sometimes, saying “yes” to life’s challenges is the boldest design choice of all. To learn more about Carrie, check out her website https://www.carrielocklyn.com/ Follow Carrie on her socials! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carrie_locklyn Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CarrieLocklynExtremeMakeover/ You can find more Clutterbug content here: Website: http://www.clutterbug.me YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@clutterbug TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@clutterbug_me Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/clutterbug_me/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Clutterbug.Me/ #clutterbug #interiordesign #organization #homeinspiration #transformation #carrielocklyn

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0:00.0	What do you think is more important to how your home looks and functions? Is it interior design or is it
0:06.5	organization? Today I'm talking to the incredible Carrie Lachlan. She is an interior designer, a famous one.
0:14.0	You may actually know her from HGTV's Extreme Makeover Home Edition. She was the interior designer on that show. She also had her own
0:22.8	show called Hotel Impossible, which I remember watching and loving where she decorated
0:28.8	entire hotels, absolutely incredible show. I've seen her a lot on TV and QVC. She's an expert. She's sharing her best of the best tips and wisdom,
0:40.7	but not only that, she's probably the coolest human being I've ever met. Not only is she
0:46.8	all of these amazing things, but she's also a stand-up comedian. She was an actress. She's a
0:53.0	professional dancer. She went on tour with Mariah Carey.
0:58.7	Her entire story is like, ugh, a breath of fresh air and so inspiring, so motivational.
1:05.8	And she will answer, what's more important, home organization or interior design. So let's meet Carrie.
1:13.0	Hi, Carrie. I'm so excited to have you here. Good morning. Good morning. Thank you for having me.
1:19.2	I'm excited to be here. I'm so excited. I'm also kind of intimidated because I did a deep dive into
1:25.1	your life and are you like just the most amazingest person?
1:29.1	No, but I will take this clip of this podcast and play it back to myself when I feel like the most poopiest person.
1:35.9	I said to my husband, I'm like, I'm about to interview the coolest human being on the face of the earth right now.
1:41.3	And I know, listen, you're going to get this in every interview, but
1:44.4	were you really a backup dancer for Mariah Carey? I was. And I was just laughing as we were
1:51.0	starting because I have a fan on me because I'm in my studio and it's like the garage turned
1:55.5	studio. So it's hot. And I was like, I feel Mariah right now because she always had a fan on her.
1:59.8	But yes, I was her dancer for a very long time and I got to tour the world with her.
2:05.4	And she's hilarious and awesome and everything that you see.
2:10.9	Like she doesn't get enough credit for her like sarcastic, amazing wit that she has.
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