Organize Me! Radio
By Naeemah Ford Goldson
Organize Me! RadioNov 26, 2019
Creating an Autism-Friendly Space with Naeemah Ford Goldson, CPO®
As organizers, we know that every space should be tailored to meet individual needs, and when it comes to autism, sensory considerations are paramount. Each element fosters comfort and productivity, from lighting to layout. In this episode, Naeemah shares the items she used to create a sensory-friendly space for her autistic son.
Naeemah Ford Goldson is a dynamic force in the world of organization. As a Certified Professional Organizer® and the driving force behind Restore Order Professional Organizing, she's reshaping spaces and lives. Beyond her business, Naeemah champions diversity in her field, founding the National Association of Black Professional Organizers to uplift BIPOC voices.
But Naeemah's influence doesn't stop there. She's the author of "Tidy Tessa," a children's book fostering organizational skills from a young age. Additionally, with her expertise as a custom closet designer, she's revamped numerous areas, ranging from closets and pantries to garages and playrooms.
Prior to her organizing career, Naeemah earned her Bachelor's in Broadcasting, honing her skills in media before starting Restore Order in 2013. Now, you can catch her as host of the "Organize Me! Radio" podcast.
You might have spotted her on TV or in your favorite magazine, dishing out her expert advice in publications like Martha Stewart Living and The New York Times. She even shared her organizing wisdom on The Drew Barrymore Show, proving she's the real deal.
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Organizational Strategies for Parents Navigating Autism with Amelia Dorsey-Crawford
For parents of children with autism, the daily routine can often feel like a complex puzzle. From managing schedules to creating supportive environments, the need for effective organizational skills is paramount. In this episode, Naeemah chats with Amelia Dorsey-Crawford, author, educator, and mom of an autistic child. She talks about how she and her husband are able to manage their household and busy schedules.
Amelia Dorsey-Crawford was born in Omaha, NE. She attended the University of Nebraska at Omaha where she majored in Journalism. During her undergraduate studies, she was initiated into the Gamma Xi Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. in the spring of 2003. Due to her desire to serve, she decided to switch careers and became involved in social services specifically serving those with disabilities. Crawford went on to receive her Master's in Special Education at Grand Canyon University in Phoenix, AZ, and teaches children with disabilities.
Amelia is the author of Awesome Spectacular Daughter - That's Me. It is a children's book about a young girl diagnosed with Autism who faces many challenges throughout her day, but she gets through it all with encouragement and words of affirmation from her therapists, teachers, and most importantly- family!
Amelia currently resides in Gilbert, AZ with her husband and her own Awesome Spectacular Daughter, who inspired her book. Crawford has won awards with her daughter's PTA, and has been invited on book tours and podcasts, such as Relentless and Unstoppable with Autistic Social Media Influencer and advocate Doug Kenney. She hopes to continue to write in the future. Her next book will be about movement and body positivity.
You can learn more information about Amelia at meawrites4u.com/
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Autistic Student Productivity with Kadin McElwain
All month long, we're diving into topics to raise awareness as we celebrate National Autism Acceptance Month in April, and World Autism Awareness Day on April 2nd. In this episode, Naeemah chats with Kadin McElwain, an incredible individual with a unique perspective on navigating school and productivity as an autistic student. Together, we'll dive deep into his personal experiences, challenges, and triumphs, offering invaluable insights for listeners of all backgrounds.
Kadin is an autistic college student, writer, and activist who is on a mission to help raise awareness about autism. Throughout his life, he was told he wouldn't amount to anything because he had autism. But time and time again, he was able to prove the naysayers wrong. He believes that all people deserve to be treated with kindness and that they can do great things, no matter their ailments.
You can learn more about Kadin and see his writing at The Sports Column www.thesportscol.com/author/kadin-mcelwain/
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Spring Into Organizing with Alexia Ford
As the flowers bloom and the birds chirp, it's the perfect time to shake off the winter blues and breathe new life into our homes. From tackling that overstuffed closet to finally sorting through those piles of paperwork, we're here to provide you with the inspiration, motivation, and practical tips you need to conquer your clutter. In this episode, Naeemah Chats with Alexia Ford, owner of Passion Organizing, she offers tips on cleaning and organizing this Spring.
Meet Alexia ‘Lexy’ Ford, the dynamic mastermind behind Passion Organizing, leading her unstoppable team known affectionately as the Organizing Army! Since its inception in 2016, Lexy and her squad have been on a mission to conquer clutter and transform spaces into havens of harmony and efficiency.
But Lexy’s influence extends beyond her business ventures—she proudly serves as the Membership Chair of the National Association of Black Professional Organizers, advocating for diversity and excellence within the industry. As a dedicated NAPO member, Lexy stays at the forefront of organizational innovation, constantly honing her skills to better serve her clients.
Partnering with the Container Store as an Organizing Partner, Lexy brings a perfect blend of creativity and functionality to every project, turning chaos into order with flair and finesse.
Recognized for her exceptional contributions to the field, Lexy has been nominated as an Organizing Expert, solidifying her status as a trailblazer in the world of organization.
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Organize.Supply with Sean McElroy
Almost every professional organizer can relate to taking hours out of their workday looking for products to fit the needs of their client's spaces. Whether it's going from store to store trying to find the right product or scouring the internet to find an item with specific dimensions. In this episode, Naeemah chats with Sean McElroy, Founder of Organize.Supply, he explains how this website is solving a problem in the organizing industry.
Sean McElroy has spent over two decades managing businesses, and another 5 years coaching business owners on finance, risk, and supply chain management, as well as serving as the back-end support for his wife’s organizing business in Greensboro, North Carolina. When the corporation he worked for quashed his concept to solve the supply chain crisis, he decided to proceed forward with it on his own and forges his own path with Organize.Supply.
To learn more about Organize.Supply or to sign up for a free membership, visit their website.
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Preparing Your Home For Baby with Crystal Johnson
Whether you're a first-time parent or a seasoned pro, there's something magical about creating a space that's not just organized but filled with love, warmth, and the sweet anticipation of a new baby. In this episode, Naeemah chats with Cyrstal Johnson, Owner and Founder of Nesting Godmother, where she offers tips on how to prepare your home for a new baby. So, whether you're folding tiny onesies, browsing nursery themes, or childproofing every corner of your home, this episode is your guide to a stress-free and joy-filled nesting experience.
Crystal Johnson credits her affinity for professional organizing to her success in the business of motherhood. A wife and mother of three, she honed her unique skill set in home organization through the management of her own day-to-day family life. What began as a means of finding some calm to her own chaos, she found organizing to be something she enjoyed doing for friends and family, as well.
While navigating motherhood, Crystal recognized that with every child came a new set of rules, new needs for her family, and of course, more of everything else in between. She soon realized that nesting, commonly known to occur when mothers are preparing for a new baby, is a consistent practice that evolves as parents move from nest to rest. Hence, the Nesting Godmother was born.
Nesting Godmother is a specialty home organizing service curated with the unique needs of parents and families in mind. Knowing firsthand the challenges that parents face, Crystal created signature systems that solve the modern-day family’s home organization worries. Nesting Godmother’s services are here to provide parents with simple and effective home organizing solutions to welcome, nurture, and release their little ones beyond the nest.
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Resilience In Words with Josefina Loza & Olabanji Stephen
We're diving deep into the realms of self-discovery and growth with the co-creators of Resilience In Words, a book that serves as a journal and a planner. Josefina Loza and Olabanji Stephen chat with Naeemah about their creative process and how life experiences inspired them to collaborate on this book.
Josefina Loza is a serial entrepreneur, and founder and CEO of Lozafina, a Latina-owned branding, marketing, and public relations firm rooted in Omaha, Nebraska. The firm offers a wide range of services, including communication strategy, brand messaging, media relations, social media marketing, and multimedia storytelling. Lozafina prides itself on the ability to connect brands with people, help businesses and organizations tell their unique stories, and reach their target audiences effectively.
A journalist with more than 20 years of experience, Loza worked for the Omaha World-Herald, Associated Press, Colorado Springs Gazette, Omaha Magazine, Huffington Post, National Association of Hispanic Journalists, and Momaha.com, a parenting site operated by the World-Herald. She was recently honored as the Midlands Business Journal’s 40 Under 40, the Omaha Jaycees Ten Outstanding Young Omahans, and named one of Omaha’s most influential Latinas in Media gracing the cover of the 2020 Directorio.
She currently serves on the Board of Directors for the Public Relations Society of American – Nebraska Chapter and is the founding board member of the Midlands African Chamber which leads in economic equity and business development in black and brown communities, the Vice President of Marketing and Communications for TAWI Development Organization, Fitucate Foundation, and CuraVida nonprofits.
Olabanji Stephen is a Creative Director and Designer with over 6 years of experience. He helps brands gain clarity, communicate magically, and deliver meaningful experiences. His work has been in Brand Ideology, Design, Messaging, Advertising, Communication Strategy, and Product Design.
Fascinated by (actually obsessed with) human behavior and potential. He helps others become better, smarter, more relevant, and irresistible.
He founded Jorney, a community that helps people unlock incredible results, make progress and do their best work through the 100-day of shipping, productivity, and learning program. 300 people out of 2K+ applications were selected to participate in the first edition.
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The National Association of Black Professional Organizers
As Black History Month comes to a close, Organize Me! Radio is taking the time to recognize trailblazers and disruptors in the organizing industry. The six founders of the National Association of Black Professional Organizers (NABPO) saw a need and created a safe space for BIPOC professional organizers. In this episode, Naeemah chats with her fellow Founders as they discuss why it's so important for groups like NABPO to take up space in the organizing industry.
NABPO’s mission is to empower and educate existing and start-up minority and women-owned businesses and other disadvantaged entrepreneurs by providing the appropriate resources and referrals to meet their business needs.
In 2015, Naeemah Ford Goldson created a Facebook group for women of color who were either in the professional organizing industry or thinking about becoming professional organizers. She created the group because women of color in the industry were drastically underrepresented, and lacked the support and resources for starting their businesses.
Having joined several other professional organizer groups previously, Naeemah never felt welcomed in any of those groups. She noticed her questions were being met with snarky responses, or not being answered at all. She then started to observe the different groups and noticed the same trend for other women of color. She reached out to some of those women and asked if they would like to join her group, and kept it exclusive to women of color.
Fast forward to 2017, Naeemah gathered a group of organizers from her Facebook group for brunch, they loved their connection so much, they decided to meet up again to brainstorm ideas on how they could collaborate. Several months later, NABPO was born. The six Founders are Naeemah Ford Goldson, Dina R. Smith, Tiffany Blassingame, Carolyn Rogers, Shaheedah Hill, and Naomi Kyalo.
NABPO is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and has members all across the country. It’s the only association that provides a listing of minority professional organizers, productivity experts, and coaches for potential clients to interact with.
If you are interested in joining or donating to NABPO, please visit their website https://nabpo.org
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Ebony & Orderly Professional Organizers
Collaboration is key when engaging in outreach efforts. That's exactly what the six ladies of Ebony & Orderly did when they decided to team up and work together to host workshops to help their communities understand the nuances of professional organizing. In this episode, Naeemah chats with her fellow Ebony & Orderly partners, they offer collective wisdom and explain why they are on a mission to educate and empower women.
Ebony & Orderly is a collaboration of Premier Professional Organizers in the Atlanta area. In addition to providing professional organizing and productivity services, their goal is to raise awareness of the benefits of living an organized life to their community. Each partner has decades of experience and is passionate about sharing their knowledge in a variety of specialties. They've collaborated on conferences, workshops, and community service projects. They also published 28 Days of Prioritizing You: An Ebony & Orderly Journal in 2020. They created the journal as a means of helping women make moves toward leading more organized, productive, and satisfying lives.
To learn more about each Ebony & Orderly business partner and to purchase their book, visit their website https://ebonyandorderly.com
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Mind Over Matter - Organizing Your Mindset with Jon Singletary
In a world buzzing with distractions and information overload, finding peace within ourselves can seem like an elusive goal. So what can we do to calm the chaos in our minds and foster a sense of clarity? In this episode, Naeemah chats with Jon Singletary, author, coach, and host of The Help Myself Podcast. He gives tips on how to organize your mindset.
Jon Singletary is a retired Air Force veteran with 23 years of service as the Senior Enlisted Leader of Air Force/Air National Guard Recruiting and Retention worldwide. He holds multiple Department of Defense records and is a decorated architect of one of the most successful recruiting programs in history. His legacy of thoughtful and strategic leadership has left an indelible impression.
In addition to Jon's servanthood, he has written and published two books; The Journey: From Fear to Abundant Faith in 2017, and his most recent, Powered by Purpose.
He's also the host of The Help Myself Podcast, an inspiring broadcast centered on empowering conversations about personal and professional development, resiliency, and success.
As a thought leader, mindset, accountability, development coach, and dynamic organizational and leadership consultant, Jon expands his impact as a sought-after keynote speaker who has shared with groups and audiences all over the country.
When he's not inspiring and helping people step into their purpose, he's advocating for and pouring love into his pride and joy, his son Jon M. Singletary Jr. aka LJ. LJ is an amazing autism hero who inspires Jon, and all who meet him to live their best life.
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Helping Teens Become Organized with Corliss Wood
Teenagers have a lot going on! From school work and extracurriculars to maintaining a social life and trying to keep their rooms tidy. If you're a parent looking to help your teen thrive in the midst of all these things, you are in the right place. In this episode, Naeemah chats with Corliss Wood, Professional Organizer and Owner of Clutter Corrections. Corliss tells us how she empowers teenagers to conquer the chaos and embrace a more organized lifestyle.
Corliss Wood, originally from Southern California, moved to the East Coast nearly 25 years ago and currently lives in Silver Spring, Maryland. She has an extensive background in healthcare as an imaging professional corporate leader, director, educator, and motivator. She has been organizing others and herself most of her life. As a young child, her parents realized her talent in organizing and kept her busy with regular organizing home projects. Organizing has naturally been a regular way of life, all of her life.
Corliss became a professional organizer because she loves turning chaos into an oasis. She desires to help others clear their minds and lives of clutter to become more organized. With confidence and confidentiality, she works with clients to establish plans and solutions toward a new way of living.
Her company Clutter Corrections by Corliss was originally established in 2008. A few years later, life took its course, and the business went dormant until 2019. Today at Clutter Corrections, Corliss works relentlessly as a professional organizer to serve her clientele in the Washington, DC metropolitan area.
Corliss understands that busy lives and maintaining order are challenging. This is why she develops and implements customized organizational systems for situations that will teach tips and strategies on how to avoid becoming overwhelmed with clutter again.
Corliss holds a certification as a CMPO (Certified Master Professional Organizer) and is a member of NAPO, NABPO, BNI, and Toastmasters. The professional organizing industry has become more sophisticated and intricate. It is essential to have a professional who understands today’s changing environment.
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Professional Organizers Latinas with Celi Viloria
The professional organizing industry is growing rapidly, and the need for safe spaces for diverse groups is necessary. In this episode, Naeemah chats with Celi Viloria, Professional Organizer and one of the eight founders of Professional Organizers Latinas. She explains why it's important to have an organization like hers in the professional organizing industry.
Celi Viloria’s passion for organization and love of creativity have come together in a perfect way to create CeliOrganizer. Transforming spaces into something functional and beautiful, making people happy, and doing what she loves every day are the reasons she decided to pursue a creative career as a professional organizer.
She has always loved the feeling of an organized space, and believes that everyone deserves to live in a space that brings them joy and peace of mind. Whether it’s organizing a closet, a pantry, or an entire home, Celi takes great satisfaction in helping her clients achieve their goals. She also loves the challenge of finding unique solutions to complex organizational problems, and the satisfaction of seeing the end result.
Celi has always been passionate about organization and its transformative powers, and she loves using her creative skills to make the process of organizing fun and enjoyable for her clients. She creates aesthetically pleasing organizational systems that not only serve a purpose but also bring joy to the people who use them. She believes that the beauty of organization not only makes life easier, but can also make us happier and more productive.
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Sustainable Home Organization with Elsa Elbert
In a world that's increasingly focused on sustainability, why not bring that mindset into our homes? From eco-friendly storage solutions to decluttering thoughtfully, we've got it all covered. In this episode, Naeemah Chats with Professional Organizer Elsa Elbert, she talks about how she utilizes sustainable organizational practices to help her clients declutter their spaces.
Elsa Elbert is the founder and CEO of Composed Living, a Los Angeles-based professional organizing company.
Composed Living’s mission is to create sustainable, easy-to-maintain organizing solutions that not only save you time and money, but also allow you to focus your energy on the things and people you love. With over twenty years of experience, along with a Master's degree in Organizational Leadership, Elsa has supported countless families on their journey to discovering the many benefits of living a clutter-free, organized life.
Through her work with Composed Living, Elsa recognized a sustainable way to reuse items and give back with Composed Giving, a non-profit organization that provides essential items to those in need in the community. Through partnerships with various non-profits, a second life is given to items that no longer serve a purpose in her clients’ homes. Composed Giving ensures all donations are gifted directly to someone in need in the LA community, and that nothing goes unnecessarily to a landfill.
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Helping Women Business Owners Declutter Their Lives with Cedreka Baggett
Running a business is no small feat; for women entrepreneurs, balancing work and life can become overwhelming. In this episode, Naeemah chats with Professional Organizer, Cedreka Baggett, she talks about how she guides women through the process of simplifying, organizing, and reclaiming control. Whether you're a seasoned business owner or just starting out, decluttering principles apply to all aspects of your journey.
Cedreka Baggett helps female business owners declutter their homes, and master personal organization so they can feel more in control and at peace. Besides being a businesswoman, she is a mother to three kids, a Navy Veteran who served nearly 17 years in the military, and has a Master's Degree in Forensic Psychology.
Her journey into professional organizing started as a Chef in the military. She brought the skills she learned through the military into her own home, and decided to help other women in business learn strategies to utilize within their homes. These strategies help them achieve their personal and business goals.
To learn more about Cedreka, visit her website https://www.decluttertofeelpeace.com/
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Staying Organized as an Actor, Writer, and Producer with Vincent Alston
What if I told you staying organized can help you 'break a leg.' In this episode, Naeemah Chats with Actor, Writer, and Producer Vincent Alston, he talks about how he organizes his life around auditions, content creation, and working on his craft.
Vincent Alston has been acting for over twenty years. What started as an elective “on the whim” acting class, quickly evolved into a life-long passion.
A theatre veteran, Vincent first tackled the role of Malcolm X in a Jeff Stetson play called The Meeting which he performed at numerous venues in the Midwest. Further honing his skills at the John Beasley Theatre, he starred in productions of Joe Turner, Jitney, and A Raisin In The Sun to name a few.
In 2007, Vincent ventured into the world of film when he wrote, produced, and starred in the independent film For Love of Amy. He also appeared in several Television dramas such as ATL Homicide, Murder Calls, Calls From The Inside, etc.
These days, Vincent has stepped back from the on-camera work, moved to the Southeast with his beautiful fiancé’ Sherry, and is working on his own content and is presently shopping a pilot and several screenplays.
Learn more about Vincent on his IMDB page https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1707688/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1
You can learn more about For Love of Amy here https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1147683/
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Organizing Vet Talks Business Milestones with James Lott, Jr.
The organizing industry has gained much recognition since Marie Kondo had us tossing any and everything that didn't "spark joy". Many people are hiring professional organizers, or deciding to become organizers themselves. So what do organizers who have longevity in the industry think about the business of professional organizing and its growth? In this episode, Naeemah chats with The Super Organizer, James Lott, Jr. He talks about his journey as a professional organizer, being one of the few Black men in the industry, and all he's accomplished during his 15 years in business.
James Lott, Jr. CTACC CNA CHOC PMO OA DD, Certified Professional Organizer is the Founder and CEO of The Super Organizer, LLC, and the Online Network and Entertainment Company JLJ Media. He is a National Speaker/Teacher, and Certified Life Coach. He runs a network of over 30 shows (audio and video) from himself and others on his JLJ Media Network!
8 years running, James has the only weekly Organizing radio show called THE SOS SHOW with James Lott Jr. James is also the author of over 25 books. He has several songs out about Organization and has been featured in Forbes magazine.
You can follow him at alottofhelp.com. He can also be found everywhere @jameslottjr on all social media and streaming platforms.
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You Have Arrived Pt. 2 - Decluttering Your Closet with Lisa Malone
Your day starts and ends in your closet! So when your closet is organized, it can give you a productive start to the day. In this episode, Naeemah chats with Lisa Malone, Professional Organizer and co-creator of the "You Have Arrived" online course. She talks about how you can use your personal style as a roadmap to declutter and organize your closet, and what motivated her to create an online course.
Lisa Malone is a seasoned professional organizer, closet transformation guru, and the visionary behind You Have Arrived and In-Home Boutique Spaces.
Lisa's journey from a successful career in technology sales to the world of professional organizing is a story of transformation and passion. After dedicating 25 years to the dynamic field of technology sales, including 14 years at Microsoft, Lisa decided to embark on a new career path that would truly align with her passion for creating organized and stylish spaces.
Her transition from corporate life to entrepreneurship was inspired by a genuine desire to help friends and family reclaim their homes from the chaos of remote work and distance learning (read: covid). As a tech-savvy entrepreneur, Lisa soon realized that technology could be harnessed to enhance the organization process. This revelation led to the creation of "You Have Arrived!"—an online, on-demand course that empowers individuals to discover their personal style, transform their wardrobe and create a boutique-style, shoppable closet, all with the ease of a DIY approach.
Additionally, Lisa's innovation extended to create "In-Home Boutique Spaces," a directory that connects homeowners with skilled professionals ranging from professional organizers and personal stylists to interior designers, stagers, and residential house cleaners. It's the ultimate resource for creating an oasis of delight within your home.
Her passion for helping individuals and families gain control of their homes and lives is the driving force behind her work.
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You Have Arrived Pt. 1 - Styling Your Wardrobe with Batul Sadiq
What's your personal style? Classic and timeless? Boho-chic? Comfy and casual? Maybe you're not quite sure. In this episode, Naeemah chats with Batul Sadiq, Image Consultant and co-creator of "You Have Arrived". They talk about how styling your wardrobe can aid in the decluttering process.
Batul Sadiq is the founder of BHS Image Consulting and is a seasoned image consultant offering personal styling, etiquette guidance, and cultural insights to top female executives.
With degrees from the Fashion Institute of Technology and San Francisco State University, she now applies over fifteen years of experience to her work, including her role as the incoming Regional Director of Fashion Group International's DC chapter.
Batul co-created the digital course 'You Have Arrived!' and is recognized for her impactful seminars with organizations like the Young Presidents' Organization and Xerox.
Serving clients both virtually and in the DC Metro area, Batul ensures the women she serves build strong personal brands that match their ambition.
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Side Hustle Spotlight - Man-ifiscent Candles with Shavon Chatmon
In our Side Hustle Spotlight series, Naeemah speaks with small business owners about their motivation behind starting their businesses, challenges, and triumphs along the way.
In this episode, Naeemah chats with Shavon Chatmon, owner of Man-ifiscent Candles in Kansas.
Shavon Chatmon was raised in Beaufort, SC, and has been a military brat her entire life. She is a wife and mother of one child. Shavon is a retired veteran who served in the U.S. Army for 20 years. Once she retired, she found a love for candle making. Her husband and friends pushed her to leave her comfort zone and start her own business. So, she stepped out and started Man-ifiscent Candles. Every day she learns something new to perfect her craft and how to be a successful businesswoman.
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Holiday Travel Tips with Diana Lauritson
According to AAA, 55.4 million people will travel across America this year for the Thanksgiving holiday. In this episode, Naeemah chats with Diana Lauritson, host of The Cosmopolite Collective travel podcast. She gives tips on traveling smarter during the holiday season and shares her travel must-haves.
Diana Lauritson is a consultant, cosmopolite, culture enthusiast, and civic engagement activist.
A Midwest native, Diana currently lives in the Washington, D.C. metro area after residing in Phoenix, AZ, for nearly a decade.
Diana believes that travel is an escape, a connector, a healer, and an educator that should be accessible to everyone.
A self-proclaimed travel addict, foodie, and music snob, Diana also enjoys reading, dragging her friends on trips around the world, brainstorming business ideas, and experiencing frequent culture shock.
To learn more about Diana and The Cosmopolite Collective, visit her website https://www.thecosmopolitecollective.com/
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Situational Disorganization with Kimberly Hairston-Neal
Did you know your level of organization could potentially be disrupted by different life events? In this episode, Naeemah chats with Kimberly Hairston-Neal, founder of The Modern Steward, and she tells us how to conquer situational disorganization.
Kimberly Hairston-Neal is the founder of The Modern Steward. After completing her studies in Allied Health Science at Carlow University, Kimberly dedicated 16 years to the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. During that time she honed her organization & productivity skills while filling the roles of Senior Administrative Assistant and later as a Senior HIPAA Compliance Coordinator.
In 2014, Kimberly blended her family, as a result, she was determined to be more intentional as she managed her time... "My organizing firm provides intentional support and hands-on help to busy professionals and their families - just like you. Our goal is to bring order to your life and home, which will improve your household's overall wellness and give you the space to focus on what really matters."
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The Parallels Between Organizing Our Physical Spaces, Perspectives, and Minds with Sandra Saltibus Howard
Your mindset might have a greater impact on becoming and staying organized than you think. In this episode, Naeemah chats with Certified Life Coach, Sandra Saltibus Howard, owner of Sandra Saltibus Coaching. Sandra explains the parallels between organizing our physical spaces and our mindset.
Sandra Saltibus Howard is a multifaceted professional, Certified Life Coach, Integrative Nutrition Health and Wellness Coach, and Leadership Coach. She works with individuals feeling overwhelmed with juggling the daily demands of life, work, and wellness. Sandra guides her clients to breakthrough overwhelm by developing insights, personalized strategies, and actionable steps that reduce stress, improve balance and holistic wellness, and help them achieve their goals. Her approach considers all aspects of well-being, resulting in positive change that nourishes the mind, body, soul, and spirit. With an extensive background spanning over two decades in diverse industries, including healthcare, higher education, finance, media, and government, Sandra brings a wealth of insight to her pursuits.
Sandra’s comprehensive training equips her to be a steadfast ally to clients, helping them to conquer challenges, and achieve their aspirations while highlighting the interconnected nature of their overall well-being. After completing certification in life coaching, she became a member of the International Coaching Federation (ICF) to uphold high industry standards. Sandra also completed a foundational leadership coach development program with BetterUp, an ICF partner, and serves as a BetterUp Certified Coach. She is also an authorized DISC Administrator and Behavioral Consultant and a member of the National Resume Writers Association.
Sandra enrolled in a health and wellness coach training program, completed college courses in nutrition, anatomy and physiology, biology, and human development, and is pursuing a National Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach credential (NBC-HWC). She is enrolled in a health intuition course led by a Clinical Ayurvedic Specialist, and a psychic. Sandra is also an affiliate member of the Institute of Coaching (IOC) at McLean Hospital, an affiliate of Harvard Medical School, where she completed specialized training in Imposter Syndrome and Mental Health Literacy.
Sandra’s unique combination of professional experiences, diverse education, and coach training, empowers Sandra to guide clients through a holistic approach towards positive change that nourishes them on every level. Sandra is a valuable partner on the journey to thriving and living well.
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Sleep Training For Productivity with Nesta Lumpkin
According to the American Academy of Sleep Medicine™, the lack of sleep can account for up to 29% of productivity loss. If you are a parent or are caring for an infant, you probably know the feeling all too well! In this episode, Naeemah chats with Nesta Lumpkin and she explains how parents can get the sleep they need.
Nesta Lumpkin is the founder of Just Bloom Life, LLC, a company that focuses on empowering moms to end negative cycles and build strong families.
She's the creator of the pediatrician-approved Infant Sleep Training eCourse™. She helps working moms sleep train their babies so they can stop feeling so exhausted all the time.
She's a transformational speaker, writer and a Certified Personal and Executive Coach.
As a former CNN Associate Producer and Writer, Nesta spent years reporting some of the biggest events worldwide. But, she says her most meaningful headlines are much more personal: becoming a wife and mother to three wonderful daughters.
When you book her as a speaker or as a guest on your program, your audience will be inspired to take action to improve their lives after hearing her inspiring stories of overcoming obstacles and tips to help moms thrive.
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Professional Women & ADHD with Joanna Rush
10 million adults live with ADHD, that's according to CHADD (Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder). In this episode, Naeemah chats with Joanna Rush, an early childhood administrator. Joanna talks about how she manages her work and home life while living with ADHD.
Joanna Rush started working in early childhood education in 2000. She taught infants to school-age children and has been an Early Childhood administrator for the past four years. She is passionate about children, especially during the early learning years! Joanna says the brain develops 90% from birth to age 5, which means what we teach, and the relationships we build with children last a lifetime.
Joanna was diagnosed with ADHD in her 20's, which explained a lot about her struggles socially, and in the classroom. She is proud to share that she is neurodivergent and feels like others should too. She continues to research and educate herself to help others understand what it means to be neurodivergent because they are often misunderstood.
Joanna is married to her best friend Steve, and they have 6 children ranging from the ages of 5 to 23! Which has kept them busy with school, sports, and many graduations! She likes to spend time with family and friends, listen to music, and enjoy food!
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Freedom Based Organizing with Yve Peña
The organizing industry is not one-size-fits-all, there are many different specialties and methods to help create systems to maintain the organization of your home. In this episode, Naeemah chats with Yve Peña, the owner of Lovin Spaces, and she tells us all about her Freedom Based Organizing method.
Yve (Yvenis) Peña is the founder of Lovin Spaces, an Interior Organizing Company. She helps busy women who are anxious about their disorganized homes, regain their sense of peace, time, and energy through her methodology Freedom Based Organizing. She’s combined skill sets as a Project Manager, over 15 yrs in retail, and graphic design to help guide her clients towards their vision of functional, and of course appealing, organized living.
"Freedom Based Organizing is a way of life! Whether it’s organizing, light design, consulting, or just decluttering we ensure that your freedom is kept at the forefront. It’s what we base everything on at Lovin Spaces."
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Women & Emotional Labor with Regina F. Lark, Ph.D. CPO®
As women, there is overwhelming pressure to "have it all". If that's your thought process, stop it right now!!! Stop carrying that heavy load, you don't have to do it all! In this episode, Naeemah chats with Regina F. Lark, Ph.D. CPO®. They dive deep into emotional labor and its effects on women.
Before tech evangelists and productivity gurus proclaimed neurohacking as a means to a better life, Dr. Regina Lark worked to decipher how the brain’s “executive functions” impact household management and organization — and expose the related outcome of the unequal distribution of labor at home. You might even call Lark the original brain-hacking entrepreneur.
In 2008, before founding A Clear Path, a Los Angeles-area based professional organizing company, Lark excelled in a career in higher education. But when budget cuts eliminated her position at UCLA, Lark started over at age 50. At A Clear Path, Lark and her ninja organizers provide professional physical, emotional, and psychological support to people who wish to clear clutter and chaos from their lives.
Lark, a Certified Professional Organizer® (CPO®) and Accredited Senior Move Manager has been featured in The Wall Street Journal, Los Angeles Times, Who What Wear, and other media outlets. She has been ranked annually as one of the top professional organizations in the United States by entities as diverse as KCBS-TV/KCAL-TV, Expertise.com.
In her third and most recent book, “Emotional Labor: Why a Woman’s Work Is Never Done and What to Do About It,” Lark leverages her expertise as a feminist historian and professional organizer to help women to share the weight of emotional labor to achieve gender equity at home. She offers concrete ways for women to identify and mitigate the costs of women’s unseen, unnoticed and unwaged work at home.
A National Speakers’ Association member, she delivers keynote addresses, retreats, and corporate speaking engagements on women’s leadership, emotional labor, time management, productivity, hoarding, and ADHD.
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SWOOP Hanger™ with Libra Riley
Installing double hanging systems in your closet will maximize your hanging space, but what happens when you need space for your long-hanging garments? Insert this genius invention that will keep them stored in your short-hanging section beautifully. In this episode, Naeemah chats with the inventor of SWOOP Hanger™, Libra Riley. They talk about how Swoop Hanger™ will add a whole new level of organization to your closet.
Libra Riley is the Founder & CEO of SWOOP Hanger™, a patented hanger design that transitions the length of long garments to Maximize Closet Storage, Protect Garments, and Streamline Travel. Closet space is THE real estate within our real estate and most never have enough, so many go with little or no "long hang" storage to truly maximize their space. Well now with SWOOP Hanger™, casual maxi dresses and skirts, tanks, formal gowns (special occasions, bridal, prom), and jumpsuits fit on upper racks, lower racks, and in all those closet system compartments!
Libra’s interest in organizing began many years ago out of the desire to make her own space more organized, and as a result more beautiful. Necessity truly being the mother of invention, she found herself standing in her own closet in need of a solution. Moments later she grabbed two wire hangers, swooped up the bottom of her dress, and clipped the hangers together. And just like that ... SWOOP Hanger™ was born!
Libra truly believes “just a little bit of organization, gives back precious moments for life-changing inspiration!” She won first and second prize in the 2021 SCORE Black Entrepreneur Pitch Event (Start-Up Product category). Libra is a NABPO member, and prior to developing SWOOP, she worked for 10+ years in non-profit management supporting women, children, and families, and in the entertainment industry.
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Make Space for Happiness with Tracy McCubbin
The decluttering process can be a daunting task, leaving many people feeling overwhelmed before it's complete. In this episode, Naeemah chats with Celebrity Decluttering Expert, Tracy McCubbin. They talk about her newest book Make Space for Happiness: How To Stop Attracting Clutter and Start Magnetizing The Life You Want, and the steps you can take to live a clutter-free.
Tracy McCubbin is the author of Making Space, Clutter Free: The Last Book On Decluttering You'll Ever Need (June 4th, 2019). She has always referred to herself as "Obsessive Compulsive Delightful," but who knew she could turn that trait into a booming business? While working for a prominent television director in Los Angeles, Tracy discovered she could see through any mess and envision a clutter-free space. Coupled with keen time-management and organizational skills, Tracy soon found more and more people were asking her for help. Before she knew it, dClutterfly was born.
Ten years and thousands of clients later, dClutterfly is Los Angeles' premier organizing and decluttering company. Tracy is a regularly featured expert on Hallmark's Home & Family, has a column on MindBodyGreen, and has regular declutter segments on Fox 5 and ABC Eyewitness News, KTLA Morning Show, KCAL9, and Good Day Sacramento. She and her company have also been featured in Real Simple, Women's Day, and ShopSmart.
When not decluttering, she is the proud Co-Executive Director of OneKid OneWorld, a non-profit building strong educational foundations for children in impoverished communities throughout Kenya and Central America.
She lives in Los Angeles and knows where her keys are.
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Small Space Living with Jeanne Fox Alston
Do you live in a small space? Maybe a studio apartment, a tiny home, or maybe you just downsized to a significantly smaller space. In this episode, Naeemah speaks with Professional Organizer, Jeanne Fox-Alston, and she gives tips on how to organize and design your small space.
Jeanne Fox Alston is a professional organizer and the owner of Your Space Made to Order, LLC. While she has done organizing jobs of all shapes and sizes, her areas of expertise include move management, space planning, and small-space living. As such, she frequently works with clients who are planning to move with decluttering and staging their homes and then settling into their new residence. Another specialty is offering creative organizing and design solutions to clients who are moving into a smaller residence. She became a professional organizer after a long career in newspaper journalism, including The Washington Post, and media-related professional and trade associations. Fox-Alston is a member of the National Association of Productivity and Organizing Professionals (NAPO), and is on the board of the Washington DC metro chapter of NAPO.
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EEVA - AI Home Management Tool with Adrienne Jung and Jarrod Nichol
How do you organize and keep track of everything that has to be done around the home? Whether it's remembering to sign the kids up for summer camp, sending out birthday invitations, or keeping track of appliance warranties. In this episode, Naeemah speaks with the Co-Founders of EEVA, Adrienne Jung, and Jarrod Nichol, they explain how EEVA works and how it can help manage your household.
Adrienne Jung is the Director of Operations at Digital Moment. With over 10 years of experience in leadership roles, she’s guided national and international organizations through startup and high growth cycles, restructures and significant change. Her innovative strategies have ushered organizations into the digital age, accelerated processes, saved millions of dollars and strengthened regulatory compliance. She holds an MBA from McGill University and multiple certifications in human resources, governance and strategic leadership.
Passionate about structure and efficiency, Adrienne loves to create order out of a seemingly chaotic situation. She is a strong advocate for mental health awareness and has been nationally recognized for her contributions to workplace mental health. A self-described introvert and dog lover, she serves on several non-profit boards, regularly guest lectures at McGill University and has been featured in several well-known industry publications, including Forbes.
Jarrod has over 20 years in strategy, sales, process improvement, and change management, with a focus in education, biomedical research, and technology. He graduated Summa Cum Laude from one of the top business schools in Canada, acquiring a 4.0 GPA while attaining his MBA. He also has several professional designations. He is a great people person and has the uncanny ability of getting people of all backgrounds to work together. He has also been recognized at the national level by winning a Canadian Association of University Business Officers Quality and Productivity Award, for his innovative leadership skills.
Jarrod also has extensive consulting experience working in industries including technology, packaging, finance, health care, manufacturing, and pharmaceutical. He is the President of the Vivarium Operational Excellence Network, a non-profit focusing on biomedical operational excellence, whose membership is made up of pharmaceutical and educational institutions including but not limited to Charles River, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard University, Yale University, Oklahoma Medical Centre, The Centre for Phenogenomics, and many more.
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Get Your Neat On with Nicole Arroyo
Decluttering and organizing is a process, and if you weren't born with the organizing gene, there are tools to help you along the way. In this episode, Naeemah chats with Nicole Arroyo, owner of Neatly Nic and author of Get Your Neat On. They talk about how Nicole's book helps people organize their homes and their lives.
Nicole started Neatly Nic in September 2018 because she really does love a neat living space and knew she could help people in a meaningful way. Born and raised in Mobile, Alabama, she's been in Atlanta since the summer of 1996. Her background is in law enforcement and investigations, and she has a Bachelor’s and Master's degree in Criminal Justice. She released her book Get Your Neat On, planner and journal in October 2020. Nicole says "I’m so proud of it because I wrote it straight from my heart."
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PR and Branding with Altimese Nichole
Do you struggle with marketing your business and trying to get content posted to your social media accounts? Been there, done that, still struggling. But, there is still hope for us all! In this episode, Naeemah chats with the Founder and CEO of The Ezer Agency Altimese Nichole, she explains why public relations and branding is so important for marketing your business.
Altimese Nichole is a best-selling author, speaker, brand strategist, and publicist with a heart for helping clients win as the Founder of The Ezer Agency. She attained her undergraduate degree in Mass Communications, Broadcast Journalism from Virginia Commonwealth University and completed her Master of Management degree from the University of Phoenix. She has over 12 years of experience with public relations and marketing with companies small and large, including CNN, Cartoon Network, Black Bride Magazine, Church's Chicken, Sutter Home Wines, and more.
The EZER AGENCY is the beautiful birth and manifestation of pain transformed into purpose. After a difficult season in her life, she discovered the meaning of EZER K'Negdo and made it her mission to live her truth boldly while inspiring all women to do the same. In 2020, The Ezer Agency launched The Ezer Agency Scholarship in partnership with Girls for a Change, located in Richmond, Virginia. The Scholarship is available to students enrolled in their Girl Ambassador Program and provides financial support for university and certification programs upon high school graduation.
Altimese leads a global team of marketing and PR professionals within her agency, with core values rooted in excellence and driving results through genuine brand influence instead of vanity metrics or diluted leads that do not resonate with client impact.
Beyond her agency, she is a mother, daughter, friend, and diversity champion committed to bringing representation and access to the forefront of business.
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Home Staging with Marla Alt
Have you ever experienced that feeling of overwhelm when it's time to put your home on the market, but you've accumulated so much stuff, and are not sure how to begin the decluttering and staging process? Well, there are organizers out there that can help decrease the overwhelm and leave you with a beautifully staged home! In this episode, Naeemah chats with Marla Alt, owner of 123 Organize. They talk about the process of home staging and why you should consider staging your home before you're ready to sell.
Westchester-based Marla Alt, known professionally as the "Moving Whisperer", founded moving, staging, and organizing company 123 Organize in 2005 after discovering her talent and passion for helping people with their home needs. Her business has since won awards, such as Best of Westchester 2021 for Best Home Stager and Best Closet Organizer.
A former teacher for 30+ years, Marla’s positive spirit and soothing demeanor have proved invaluable throughout the years, especially during the trying times of the pandemic. Marla and her husband, Jeff, are now empty nesters as their five children have left the nest. They enjoy spending time with their children, and traveling to visit their grandchildren. Marla’s favorite hobby is continuing the Alt family tradition of baking, and she can frequently be found treating clients to her homemade baked goods. She has been a former board member of her synagogue, and has held various roles with Park Avenue Synagogue.
With a degree in Business and International Marketing from the Rochester Institute of Technology. Marla has gone on to join NAPO, NAPO Golden Circle, NASMM, The Female Founder Collective, HSE, and Collaberex.
She is happiest at the completion of a project when the 123organize team has gone above and beyond a client’s expectations… That’s the 123 standard she lives by!
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The Benefits of Living With Less with Toula Adu
Accumulating stuff is common throughout our lives, but are those things serving you for where you are today? In this episode, Naeemah chats with Toula Adu, owner of Bizzy Bee Organizing. They talk about how to live with less, and how it can benefit your lifestyle.
Bizzy Bee Organizing is a home organization service company in Columbia, Maryland. Toula believes that being organized has less to do with perfection, and more to do with efficiency. She enjoys helping her clients find solutions in their homes to reduce clutter and create solutions that allow them to enjoy the important things in life.
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Repurposing Items For Organization with Shantae Duckworth
Sometimes, the items you need to help get organized are right under your nose! In this episode, Naeemah chats with Shantae Duckworth, owner of Shantaeize Your Space. Shantae explains how repurposing items you already have can save you time and money.
Shantae Duckworth is a home organizer born and raised in Seattle. She's worked in the restaurant/hospitality industry for over 17 years and has a bachelor's in hospitality management. She brought those skills into her home organizing business Shantaeize Your Space which launched in May 2021. Shantae prides herself on purging & repurposing items in the home. Most of her clients are going through life transitions so she assists in bringing tranquility back into their homes. In her spare time, she loves indoor spin classes, trying new restaurants, traveling, and attending sporting events (Seattle sports fan of course) and concerts.
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Declutter Go! with Lynne Poulton CPO®, CPO-CD®
For those of you who think organizing can't be fun, you haven't played Declutter Go! yet. In this episode, Naeemah chats with Lynne Poulton, owner of Wholly Organized, and creator of Declutter Go! She explains how the game works and how it can help you get organized.
Lynne Poulton is a Board Certified Professional Organizer, CPO-CD®, and Owner of Wholly Organized!® LLC. She assists people of all ages to de-clutter, downsize, move, set up systems, and maintain organization. Lynne is a Licensed Social Worker and prior to starting her business in 2012, she spent 14 years working for a non-profit social service agency.
Traditional organizing strategies don’t work for everyone. That’s why Lynne was inspired to create a better way to get things done that didn’t feel like such a chore. And after COVID-19 made it more challenging for people to get support with decluttering, suddenly it occurred to her that Declutter Go!® had the potential to help MORE people than in-person organizing services.
Lynne says "My hope is that Declutter Go!® will help you get started decluttering, let go of what doesn’t serve them, and have fun doing it!"
To learn more about Lynne, visit her website! https://wholly-organized.com/
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Decluttering Our Devices with Katherine Picott
We all have devices, and keeping them tidy isn't always the easiest. In this episode of Organize Me! Radio, Naeemah chats with Katherine Picott, owner of Tidy Milso, and she shares how you can maintain organization on your phone or tablet.
Katherine Picott is a Professional Home Organizer, Certified KonMari Consultant, and proud Army wife. She has been featured in magazines like Essence, Goop, The Spruce, Voyage Baltimore, Columbia Life, and Military Families Magazine.
She has also been a podcast guest on "Moments with an MEO", "The Life Curated", and the "Plastic Couch." In 2021, she was a guest speaker at the How-to Summit, a conference "for organizers by organizers". In 2022, she was a guest speaker at the Independent Wellness Summit, a week-long conference for military and first responder spouses.
Katherine has been organized for as long as she can remember—her mom even keeps her school notebooks to show her future grandchildren how immaculate the pages were. She is often asked what spaces she likes to organize, and to be honest, she can’t pick a favorite. She enjoys helping others transform their lives—and the look on her client's face at the end of a tidy session, she says is the "avocado on toast for me."
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Creating Organizational Systems with Stacey Flood
January is National Get Organized Month, and we want you to get off to a great start! In this episode, Naeemah chats with Stacey Flood owner of Stacey's Organizing Solutions, they talk about how to put systems in place to stay organized for good. Tune in for more.
Stacey Flood wears two hats: She is a professional organizer AND an HR professional. She loves helping people and making systems run and operate smoothly, and believes her two "jobs" are a perfect marriage. She's always had an eye for order and likes things neat and tidy. Stacey doesn't function well in chaos and clutter, as it causes her not to be at her best. She finds it therapeutic to organize and declutter. What really makes her happy is showing others how simple it can be to organize and bring order to their space.
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Chaos To Calm Detroit with Michaele Tocco
Looking for ways to get organized in 2023? Watching Chaos To Calm might be just what you need! In this episode, Naeemah chats with the star of Chaos To Calm: Detroit, Michael Tocco. She talks about her new show and some of the historic spaces she had the opportunity to organize.
Michaele Tocco is a Professional Organizer based in Michigan and the Founder of Michaele’s Precise Planning, a full-service organizational company. Michaele’s obsession for everything being neat and orderly, started when she was a little girl and continued into her adult years where she enjoyed a successful career in banking for 17 years working in organizational and management positions.
In 2014, Michaele began organizing and planning in her spare time for friends, family, and colleagues who felt overwhelmed in their spaces. Michaele quickly recognized that eliminating the physical clutter can also eliminate the mental clutter. Michaele takes great pleasure in helping those who are overwhelmed to reclaim their time and space with easy-to-maintain systems. She believes that having a clean, organized space creates a more happy, vibrant life.
With the shift in 2020 from working in the office to working from her home, Michaele saw this as an opportunity to start the business she’d always dreamed of. Leaving the corporate world behind, Michaele’s Precise Planning was born! Since the start of her business, Michaele has helped countless families and businesses create functional systems that bring peace. Capturing the attention of the AspireTV network, Michaele was offered the opportunity to share her love of organizing with the world. You can catch her organizing homes and businesses throughout Metro Detroit in “Chaos to Calm: Detroit” seasons 3 & 4!
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Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) in the Organizing Industry with Tiffany Blassingame
Is your business selling itself short by not embracing diversity, equity, and inclusion? In this episode, Naeemah chats with Tiffany Blassingame about how leaning into DEI can be profitable. One of the first steps: Look at who YOU follow on social media. Tune in for more.
Tiffany Blassingame started Simple Organization to provide organizing and productivity strategies to help others develop a more organized approach to home, work, and school. As a divorced parent of a teenage son and a school administrator, she understands the delicate balance between raising children, progressing toward personal goals, working in your career, and being a good steward to others and to yourself. It sometimes feels impossible to keep it all together! Simple Organization is designed to offer strategies to help busy adults and their families go from chaos to calm by achieving wellness through organization and productivity.
Tiffany's varied experience as an educator makes it natural for her to specialize in student organization. Her specialties include working with families of elementary, middle, and high school students as well as college students and educators. Tiffany is a member of the National Association of Productivity and Organizing Professionals (NAPO) and a founding member of the National Association of Black Professional Organizers (NABPO) where she serves as the Director of Inclusion and Belonging. She is also a professional organizer with Ebony & Orderly, a collaboration of 6 Black professional organizers in Atlanta. Tiffany is the founder of The Ferguson School, a micro-school in Atlanta that offers culturally inclusive and anti-racist education. She frequently speaks on the topics of diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice on various platforms.
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Sortifi with Kristy Potgieter
Do you want your organized space to be Pinterest pretty? In this episode, Naeemah chats with Kristy Potgieter, Founder, and CEO of the Sortifi App. They talk about how Sortifi can assist with planning out organized spaces.
Kristy is a Professional Organizer and founder of two businesses, KLP Organizing and most recently Sortifi, which is an online design tool for Professional Organizers to use for all of their product and space planning needs. She lives in southwest FL with her husband of 20 years and 4 cats. When she is not busy organizing, she loves to travel, practice yoga, & relax on the beach.
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Hoarders with Carolina Harvey
According to the American Psychological Association, about 2.5% of the population meets the diagnostic criteria for Hoarding Disorder. The three most common characteristics are difficulty letting go of material possessions, excessive or compulsive acquisition of new items, and the inability to prevent clutter. In this episode, Naeemah chats with Carolina Harvey, the Lead Organizer on the show Hoarders. They chat about her experience on the show and working with clients who have hoarding disorder.
Carolina Harvey is the founder and owner of Cure the Clutter. As a professional organizer and productivity expert, she has led clients in reaching their organizing and decluttering goals for nearly 14 years. From her time merchandising clothing in New York City to managing a premier interior decorating store in Massachusetts, Carolina has always desired to use the space that she is entrusted with as efficiently as possible.
Her years of experience with hoarders and the chronically disorganized along with her compassionate and caring nature have given her the ability to serve, coach, and encourage her clients into having spaces and lives they can thrive in and enjoy.
Carolina has worked on the Emmy Nominated and Critics Choice Television Award-winning series Hoarders on A & E for 3 seasons and is the newest addition to the show as a Lead Organizing Expert.
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Moms Talk Autism with NeCole Reese
According to the CDC about 1 in 44 children have been diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). In this episode, Naeemah and NeCole Reese chat about their sons being on the spectrum and how they manage time, protect their energy and navigate through life as moms of children with ASD.
NeCole Reese is a native of San Diego, CA. Her academic career began at Xavier University of Louisiana; New Orleans, Louisiana where she earned a Bachelor of Science in Biology in 2003. She also holds a Master of Divinity with a concentration in Chaplaincy from Liberty University; Lynchburg, Virginia. She has served in the United States Army for almost 19 years as a Medical Laboratory Technologist and is currently stationed at Fort Gordon, GA. She has completed two overseas assignments in Germany and Korea and has also served in Silver Spring, MD. She is currently gearing up for retirement in August of next year. Outside of her service to the military, NeCole has committed her life to serving Christ. In 2019, she was ordained as a Pastor. She has always felt the call to minister to those in need, especially outside the confines of a church building. Specifically, God has given her a heart for Women’s and Special Needs Ministries. She is also an advocate for Mental Health and Autism awareness. She is a published author, recently contributing a chapter in an anthology entitled, “In My Father’s House”. The book follows four authors who demonstrate the truth of God’s promises through their own individual testimonies. NeCole has one son, Rowan-Xavier (17) who is a living testimony of God’s goodness and faithfulness as he triumphs over Autism daily.
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Color Guru with Jeannie Stith
What color should you wear to present the best version of yourself? In this episode, Naeemah chats with Jeannie Stith, founder and CEO of Color Guru. They talk about how she helps people personalize their wardrobe by discovering colors that work for them with her color cards.
Jeannie Stith matches people to their ideal color palette for clothing so they can look better, simplify clothes shopping, and create a coordinated wardrobe. Jeannie's color cards have simplified choosing clothing colors for people in 24 countries. Her course, Style Secrets, has transformed hundreds of wardrobes all around the world.
Jeannie is a mother of two girls and lives in Arden, Delaware. When she’s not analyzing her client’s photos, you can find her hopping on rocks in the creek with her daughters, salsa dancing, or watering her current collection of 55 house plants.
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Design and Organize Your Closet with Naeemah Ford Goldson, CPO®
Have you ever thought about getting a custom closet? Wondering if you should DIY or hire a pro? In this episode, Naeemah talks about her background as a custom closets designer and the benefits of getting a closet makeover.
Naeemah Ford Goldson is a Certified Professional Organizer® and the owner of Restore Order Professional Organizing. In addition to her professional endeavors, Naeemah founded the National Association of Black Professional Organizers, a non-profit that seeks to empower BIPOC professional organizers. She is a member of NAPO, and the Institute for Challenging Disorganization (ICD) and has received certificates of study in Chronic Disorganization, Time Management & Productivity, and ADHD. Naeemah is also the author of Tidy Tessa, a children's book that teaches kids how to organize their things.
Naeemah is a custom closet designer who specializes in transforming spaces. She has designed hundreds of areas around the home, including closets, pantries, home offices, garages, media centers, mudrooms, and playrooms.
Naeemah has a Bachelor's in Broadcasting from the University of Nebraska and worked in the media industry before starting Restore Order in 2013.
Naeemah is an Organizing Expert on local and national television, and in print media. She has previously written for the Omaha World-Herald's Momaha Blog, and has also contributed to articles for Good Housekeeping, Martha Stewart Living, Heavy.com, Realtor, New York Mag, and Sisters from AARP. She has a feature in Voyage ATL and was cast in the very first episode of AOL's Extreme Organizers. She also appeared on The Drew Barrymore Show where she offered tips on closet organization.
Naeemah is the host of Organize Me! Radio and covers various topics with experts in the organizing industry. Check out some of her other episodes and get started on your organizing journey.
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Life in Jeneral with Jen Robin
In this episode, Naeemah chats with Jen Robin, who went from a celebrity personal assistant to the founder of Life in Jeneral, one of the most well-known organizing businesses on Instagram. They talk about her new book and what she hopes readers will gain from it.
Jen Robin is the Founder & CEO of Life in Jeneral, a full-service organizational design company, and LIJ Spaces, a custom cabinetry line designed from the unique viewpoint of a professional home organizer.
Jen has always loved organizing and creating systems. She started out as a celebrity executive assistant, where she mastered the art of to-do lists, time management, and efficient systems. In the process, she realized that organizing truly was about transforming lives for the better.
Over the years, Jen has successfully evolved Life in Jeneral into a holistic home transformation company. With an eye for design and a knack for creating function in any space, Jen and her team are teaching people to marry organization, function, and aesthetics so they can live a more joyful life. Since Life in Jeneral’s inception in 2014, Jen has applied her systematic and soulful approach to clearing the stress and clutter from thousands of people’s lives.
For more information on Jen, visit her website https://www.lifeinjeneral.com/
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Get Organized with Alejandra.tv Featuring Alejandra Costello
One of the most well-known organizers in America came to chat with Naeemah on OMR. We're talking about Organizing Coach and the creator of Alejandra.tv, Alejandra Costello. They talk about her online curriculum, including her Power Productivity Program®, and her SimpLESSity® program. With over 100 million views and over 1 million YouTube subscribers, Alejandra has become the go-to virtual teacher for people who want to "live with less".
Since 2008, organizing expert & certified life coach, Alejandra Costello has taught thousands of students in 132 countries how to get organized through her video-based training programs. Her YouTube videos have been viewed 100+ million times. Named 1 of the 5 most organized people in America by HGTV and "The Decluttering Queen" by Good Morning America, Alejandra's expertise has been featured in The New York Times, Oprah.com, The Washington Post, The Wall Street Journal, Good Housekeeping, Family Circle, Woman's Day, Parents Magazine, and CBS.
You can read more about Alejandra at www.alejandra.tv
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Interior Design and Organizing with Katrina Green
Many professional organizers offer services other than decluttering and organizing. In this episode, Naeemah chats with Katrina Green, owner of Badass Homelife. They talk about the benefits of mixing interior design and professional organizing.
Katrina Green is a Filipina - Professional Organizer based in Sacramento, CA. She has a bachelor's degree in Interior Design and earned a license to practice while she was living in her home country of the Philippines. She pursued her dream of being an organizer by building her business Badass Homelife and has continued to combine her skills of streamlining and designing a space together. She is a big believer in simple not perfect, and offers home organizing and styling as well as productivity coaching.
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The Organized Soprano with Kay Patterson
If you can't hire an organizer to help you get organized, YouTube is a great place to learn the skills needed to declutter. In this episode, Naeemah chats with YouTuber Kay Patterson, creator of The Organized Soprano channel. They talk about how she's been able to help people love their homes with her inspiring channel content.
Kay Patterson is a professional home organizer and host of the YouTube channel, The Organized Soprano where she creates content to inspire and help others love their surroundings. Kay has been helping clients get organized for years. As a longtime Container Store employee, she fell in love with the organizing process and enjoyed helping customers solve their organizing conundrums. In 2016, she began sharing her passion for organizing with the world on YouTube and has produced over 600 videos on the channel which have been viewed more than 8 million times. Kay has contributed to publications including Better Homes and Gardens, Real Simple, and Consumer Reports and has worked with brands including Extra Space Storage, Cricut, Shark, and Marriot to celebrate the benefits of organized spaces. Kay is also a graduate of Boston Conservatory and Longy School of Music and maintains an active classical singing career in the greater Boston area. She just doesn't sing when she organizes!
To learn more about Kay, check out her channel https://www.youtube.com/c/HubNeat
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The Organizing Genius with Li McGi
Becoming organized can go beyond decluttering. In this episode, Naeemah chats with Li McGi, The Organizing Genius! They talk about her business and the luxury services she offers her clients.
Li McGi is a Professional Organizer with a high I.Q. She started The Organizing Genius after an expansive, 25-year career in I.T. She's worked for Compaq Computers (now HP), and Verizon Wireless. She was a Genius at Apple Inc, and a Technology Consultant at Wolters Kluwer, a software & publishing company. In September of 2020, she decided to hang up her corporate hat and focus on organizing full-time. Since then, Li McGi has expanded her business in the area of luxury organizing, high-profile & celebrity clientele, traveling services, closet design & building.
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