Date/Time
Apr 09
10:00 am - 11:30 am
Location
Botanica, The Wichita Gardens
🎟 Free and open to the public
RSVP by phone: 316-312-3079
Your home is full of stories—and sometimes, those stories pile up faster than you realize. There’s the chair that’s become a permanent clothes catcher, the hallway stacked with boxes “for later,” and the drawer you haven’t opened in years but can’t bring yourself to empty. Clutter happens to all of us, and while it might feel harmless, it can quietly weigh on your safety, your peace of mind, and your independence.
This session dives into the real impact of clutter as we age, with practical, guilt-free strategies for downsizing without losing what matters most. You’ll learn how to decide what to keep, what to let go of, and how to create a home that actually works for your life. Whether you’re preparing for a move, thinking about simplifying your surroundings, or just craving a little more breathing room, you’ll walk away with actionable tools to reduce stress, honor your memories, and reclaim your space.
No perfection required. No judgment. Just real-life guidance for downsizing successfully and creating a home that feels lighter, safer, and fully yours. By the end, you’ll have concrete strategies to simplify your space, protect your independence, and live in a home that supports the life you want to lead—without tripping over it along the way.
Here’s more information about our speakers:
Katherine Ambrose
https://ambroseteam.com/
Katherine Ambrose is the co-host of the nationally syndicated daily talk show Aging Untold and a longtime public television producer, bringing real, genuine conversations about aging, independence, and caregiving into homes across the country.
She is also the founder of the Empowered Senior seminar series, which she launched at Botanica Wichita in 2019. The program grew into the PBS Kansas television series Empowering Seniors, now in its sixth season with over 100 episodes aired statewide, and the 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization Empowering Seniors Inc.
A nationally recognized senior move specialist and media host, Katherine helps people navigate life transitions at the intersection of home, family, and purpose—with clarity, confidence, and humanity. She specializes in downsizing, relocation, and aging-in-place decisions, guiding families through complex and emotional choices without fear-based messaging or outdated stereotypes about aging. She is the Founder of Senior Home Coach™, a national professional community equipping professionals and families to make better housing decisions earlier.
Katherine serves on the Editorial Journal Board of Directors of the Society of Certified Senior Advisors and on the Education Committee of the National Aging in Place Council, and has received multiple national Service to Seniors awards.
As a speaker and panelist, Katherine is celebrated for her insight, compassion, and ability to turn complex life transitions into actionable guidance, making her a trusted and inspiring presence for seniors and families alike.
Kate Mast
https://www.softspaceswithkate.com/
Kate Mast is a Clean-Out Coach located in Wichita, KS. Through her business, Soft Spaces, Kate helps people clean out stressful, emotionally charged spaces in their homes with energetic, collaborative, hands-on support.
Drawing from her background in nursing and sociology, she is passionate about encouraging “intentional stuff management” across all life stages and helping people reflect on the tender work of sorting through our stuff and stories. Her work is relational, practical, and grounded in self-compassion.
Outside of her work as a Clean-Out Coach, Kate is a multi-passionate creative who loves sewing, writing, cardmaking, gardening, and spending time with her sweet husband, Ross.
Tammey Stubbs
https://www.stubbsestates.com
Tammey Stubbs, proprietor of Stubbs Estates, returned to her Midwest roots in 2010, coming back to Wichita from her nearly 30-year career in New York City. After graduating from the University of Kansas in Fine Arts and Education, she headed to NYC to pursue a graduate degree in Design – a Master of Science in Communication Design at the famed Pratt Institute, to be exact.
After several fine positions as Art Director with various design firms, she formed her own – Art at Large Inc. – specializing in retail design. She held clients such as Henri Bendel, Victoria’s Secret, Warner Bros Studio Store, Sephora, Ann Taylor, Pink, Sony Style, Hobo, and other fine retailers. She and her husband also opened a fine arts gallery in Hell’s Kitchen by the same name. So, art and design have always been a passion.
Tammey is also an avid collector of antiques, fine art, and folk art, and has now brought her marketing prowess to meld with her passion for retailing. Add “Certified Appraiser” and member of the Certified Appraiser’s Guild to her list of expertise and passions. Estate sales are her passion.
Stubbe Estates serves Wichita and the surrounding areas for estate sales and welcomes consignment and appraisal opportunities throughout the USA. We are one of the top 10 most-viewed estate sales in the state of Kansas, with every sale occasionally ranking among the top 10 most-viewed in the nation!
Please note: This event may be photographed and recorded for promotional and broadcast purposes. By attending, participants consent to the use of their image or likeness in media coverage and future promotional materials.