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Lisa is joined by Paula RIzzo,who talks with Lisa about her book, Listful Living: A List-Making Journey to a Less Stressed YouPaula Rizzo is an Emmy-award winning TV producer, bestselling author, media trainer and strategist. She trains authors and experts to perform better on camera and produce their own videos. She is the author of Listful Thinking: Using Lists to be More Productive, Highly Successful and Less Stressed and her most recent book, Listful Living: A List-Making Journey to a Less Stressed You. Paula is also a LinkedIn Learning instructor, a frequent speaker and media contributor. She's also the creator of Media-Ready Author and the host of Inside Scoop. For more go to PaulaRizzo.com/lists.For nearly 20 years, Paula produced health, wellness, and lifestyle content with a range of top experts, including JJ Virgin, Jillian Michaels, and Deepak Chopra. Most recently she served as the senior health producer for Fox News Channel in New York City for more than a decade. She now coaches authors, experts and entrepreneurs to perform better on camera and produce their own videos. She's personally media trained executives from Fortune 200 companies and privately-owned organizations as well. She's the founder of the productivity site ListProducer.com and best-selling author of Listful Thinking: Using Lists to be More Productive, Highly Successful and Less Stressed, which has been translated into 15 languages and was featured as one Oprah.com's “Self Help Books That Actually Help.” She's also the author of Listful Living: A List-Making Journey to a Less Stressed You.Paula is also a LinkedIn Learning instructor with several courses about productivity and optimizing work from home remote offices. Paula's work has been featured on TV, print, radio and around the web. She's also a keynote speaker and has presented at Toyota, HOW Design Live, MA Conference for Women, New York Women in Communications, Public Relations Society of America (PRSA), National Association of Professional Organizers (NAPO), American Society of Association Executives and many others.Book description: What do Madonna, Martha Stewart, John Lennon, Ellen DeGeneres, Ben Franklin, Ronald Reagan, Leonardo da Vinci, Thomas Edison, and Johnny Cash have in common? Each is (or was) a list maker. These successful people all use lists to keep track of their ideas, thoughts, and tasks. Finding enough hours in the day to get everything accomplished and allow for some downtime can be a struggle. It's no wonder so many of us are stressed, overextended, and exhausted. For the 54 percent of us who feel like we're chasing our own tails, Listful Thinking is here to prove that it doesn't have to be that way. You can still find time to relax, read a good book, and do the things you love.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5948889/advertisement

Angela Cody-Rouget is the founder and owner of Major Organizers, a residential organizing company. She has been building the Major Organizers brand (formerly Major Mom) since November of 2006 and currently has a teams of Liberators in five states. She was featured on the military episode of Shark Tank on February 5, 2016. Angela spent 14 years dedicated to serving her country in the US Air Force as a satellite commander and missileer. She attained the rank of Major and her husband nicknamed her Major Mom after their first child was born. After her son was born in 2005, she resigned her commission to be a better wife and mother to her two children.Angela earned a BA in Speech Communication at Indiana University and an MBA from University of Colorado. The Major achieved and maintained the designation of Certified Professional Organizer (CPO) for over 6 years. Angela is a member of the National Association of Professional Organizers (NAPO) and Faithful Organizers, and has served as the President of the Board of Directors for both organizations. She volunteers her time to her veteran community and church on a regular basis.She is currently in the process of franchising her brand in order to create more jobs and opportunities for people who were born to organize. She has several franchise locations (see our Locations Page). Like most women, she sometimes feels torn between kids and career and the balancing act is difficult, but she's thankful for a husband who is supportive. She also has kids that cheer her on because they believe in her. Angela was born to create order out of chaos. She is on a mission to raise up an army of Liberators so she can restore order to the world, one household at a time! 

Join me and Danielle from danielleorganizes.com discuss home organizing- this episode will leave you feeling inspired! Her slogan is “Peaceful Living Inside and Out. She is a member of National Association of Professional Organizers (NAPO).Jake's Dragon Foundation. 

Working with a professional organizer is a time-saving and results-oriented experience. What exactly does an organizer do and how does one go about finding a qualified individual? What learnings does an organizer have for us to start implementing today?  In this episode, we speak with Tracy Paye, owner of San Diego-based Miss Organized. She shares the different types of organizing personalities, tips for optimizing a home with different personality types, and how to make the most out of small spaces. She also talks about feng shui and what to do when it’s all just too much to handle. Tracy is a certified professional organizer, feng shui consultant and productivity coach. Owner of Miss Organized Professional Organizing Services, Tracy has been transforming homes for over 35 years. Author of the book, “If Clutter Could Talk…..The Stories It Would Tell”, Tracy’s insight into the whys and hows of clutter and organizing helps her clients see fast and profound results in their spaces and lives.   Resources: Tracy Paye’s website Organizing the Disorganized Child: Simple Strategies to Succeed in School by Kutscher + Moran National Association of Professional Organizers - NAPO.net   Get your FREE GUIDE to a Kickass Morning Ritual  Join the conversation on Instagram or Facebook Be sure you are subscribed to this podcast to automatically receive your episodes: iTunes Google Play Spotify YouTube www.valleyandbeach.com Please note, the advice and opinions in the Valley + Beach: Grains of Goodness podcast is intended for informational purposes only and should not be taken as medical care or advice. Please always consult your medical professional for your specific health concerns. Click here to follow us on Social Media and receive your freebie!

The decorations, dinners, parties, overnight guest, baking and get the house in order. Don’t get overwhelmed with getting organized for the holidays, get strategies from fellow professional organizer Leticia Pfeiffer of Style & Organized. In love with fashion and a self-proclaimed “nerd” who organized friend’s closets at school-girl sleepovers, Leticia Pfeiffer launched Style & Organized in 2010 to help clients achieve their best stylized and organized lives. Clients throughout the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, New York and London appreciate Pfeiffer’s knack for transforming overfilled spaces into efficient storage solutions, always with added touches of style in each space. SO’s services range from assembling and packing a travel wardrobe to a thorough overhaul of inefficient storage systems in every room of the house—and the garage. Whatever the project—setting up a “get-out-the-door” family calendar, orchestrating a household move, or creating current looks by “shopping” an existing closet—the plan is always customized to meet each client’s needs and the changing demands of their lives. A member of the National Association of Professional Organizers (NAPO), Pfeiffer served five years on the NAPO DFW board. Her degree from Baylor University is in Fashion Merchandising, and she also holds a Certified Professional Organizer (CPO) certification. She blogs weekly about fashion and organization, offering Instagram videos with tips, tricks and encouragement for DIY solutions to living stylized and organized lives. SO has been recognized as one of the­­­ Best Home Organizers in Dallas 2017 by Dallas by Expertise.com.Her written how-to’s have appeared in Kroger’s My Magazine, Bed, Bath & Beyond’s blog, JDWilliams blog’s in the UK, Public Storage’s blog and many more. Quick fix tips are posted daily on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. She also shares her passion—making life better by being stylishly organized—with audiences which have included Mary Kay, New Mom’s Tea, Plano Medial Center, MOPS Frisco, and MOPS Plano. Pfeiffer’s mission: to help people climb over their disorganization woes and do it stylishly. Check out my organizing shop on Amazon which has products to help organize your home and life. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/janetmtaylor/message

Today on The Neil Haley Show's Caregiver Dave Celebrity Segment, Caregiver Dave and The Total Tutor Neil Haley will interview Emmy Award Winning TV Producer Paula Rizzo, Author of Listful Living. Paula Rizzo is an Emmy award winning television producer, best–selling author and a media trainer and strategist. As a former senior health producer for Fox News Channel for more than a decade, she produced segments with a range of top experts, including JJ Virgin, Jillian Michaels, and Deepak Chopra. A media veteran for nearly 20 years, she also worked in local news in New York City as a producer for WCBS, WPIX and WLNY. She coaches experts and executives to perform better on camera and produce their own videos. She's the founder of ListProducer.com and author of Listful Thinking: Using Lists to be More Productive, Highly Successful and Less Stressed. Paula is also co–founder, with Terri Trespicio, of Lights Camera Expert, LLC – an online course geared towards helping entrepreneurs, authors and experts get media attention. She's also the creator of Become A Video Star – a virtual workshop that empowers experts to create their own compelling videos. Paula is a contributor to MindBodyGreen.com, Entrepreneur.com and Thrive Global. She's spoken at MA Conference for Women, New York Women in Communications, National Association of Professional Organizers (NAPO), and many others. Go to PaulaRizzo.com for more information.

"What do Madonna, Martha Stewart, John Lennon, Ellen DeGeneres, Ben Franklin, Ronald Reagan, Leonardo da Vinci, Thomas Edison, and Johnny Cash have in common? Each is (or was) a list maker. These successful people, along with CEOs and successful entrepreneurs, all use lists to keep track of their ideas, thoughts, and tasks." Paula Rizzo, the author of Listful Living is going to share her best tips on how to use lists to live a happier, less stressed life. The show notes are at https://thegoodlifecoach.com/037  As a former senior health producer for Fox News Channel for more than a decade Paula produced segments with a range of top experts, including JJ Virgin, Jillian Michaels, and Deepak Chopra. A media veteran for nearly 20 years, she also worked in local news in New York City as a producer for WCBS, WPIX and WLNY. Key Takeaways: Create your roadmap the night before to set your intention for the next day.  Write down how you want your day to go to keep you focused on priorities. Have one notebook and use it as a your system - but know not every system will work for everyone, so you'll need to figure out what works best for you. Make your lists very specific. For example, don't say do emails, write down who you need to email and when you are going to do it. Listful Living helps you figure out your productivity style. If you are struggling to get things done, time yourself to see how long a task takes you. Do a before lunch and after lunch list.  Morning can be your writing time and in the afternoon set up meetings with others. Separate lists.  Work tasks.  Home tasks on different lists.   Time yourself for 10 minutes and see how far you can get in that minutes. Priorities vs Tasks. Lists help us be less stressed. Stress impacts your mind and soul and 70-90% of all medical visits are related to stress. Schedule lunch every day on your list.  Fridays are left open for creativity. Listful thinking What do Madonna, Martha Stewart, John Lennon, Ellen DeGeneres, Ben Franklin, Ronald Reagan, Leonardo da Vinci, Thomas Edison, and Johnny Cash have in common? Each is (or was) a list maker. These successful people, along with CEOs and successful entrepreneurs, all use lists to keep track of their ideas, thoughts, and tasks. Finding enough hours in the day to get everything accomplished and allow for some downtime can be a struggle. It's no wonder so many of us are stressed, overextended, and exhausted. More than half of all American employees feel overwhelmed, according to a study by the nonprofit Family and Work Institute. For the 54 percent of us who feel like we're chasing our own tails, Listful Thinking is here to prove that it doesn't have to be that way. You can still find time to relax, read a good book, and do the things you love. Listful Thinking is the book that will give readers their lives back with indispensible tips on saving time, getting organized, improving productivity, saving money, and reducing stress. Listful Living  What's how many minutes there are in a day. How are you spending those precious minutes? Do you feel drained at the end of the day or look back and can't figure out where the time went? If you're not feeling fired up and fueled by your lists Paula Rizzo, best-selling author and Emmy-award winning television producer, delivers the solution in Listful Living: A List-Making Journey to a Less Stressed You. Prioritize what really matters: Listful Living is the journal you need to get your life in order once and for all. Make sure you're putting the right things on your list not just lists of tasks but those things you truly want to do that will nourish your soul. Make lists work for you: Anyone can make a list. But can that list make you a calmer, more mindful, super productive and less stressed version of yourself? It's easy to become overwhelmed by to-do's, bucket lists and goals. The secret to success is not just about what you put on your list but what you intentionally leave off. Less is more. Leading with intention and how you'd like your life to feel is key. Listful Living is the perfect book for list makers and life planners. Learn to: Tap into your own productivity style to get more done Curate your list making to best serve the lifestyle you want to lead Prioritize what's truly important and be mindful of where you spend your precious energy Create a roadmap to be less stressed Reduce stress She's also co-creator of Lights Camera Expert  - an online course geared towards helping entrepreneurs, authors and experts get media attention. She also teaches Become A Video Star - a virtual workshop that empowers experts to create their own compelling videos. Paula has been featured in major media outlets like FoxNews.com, Business Insider and The Daily News. She's a contributor to MindBodyGreen.com, Entrepreneur.com and Thrive Global. A veteran speaker she's presented at MA Conference for Women, HOW Design Live, New York Women in Communications, National Association of Professional Organizers (NAPO), and many others. Key Takeaways If you are going to pitch someone you need to know what kind of show they work on so you know who and what to pitch.  Lists help you become focused Many successful people like Madonna, Johnny Cash, Ellen DeGenerous all use lists.  You shouldn't have to keep this in your mind.   Listful Thinking is all about how you can to do it better.  How to make better lists.  Listful Living is a journal - self-discovery (where are you right now).  Part 2 - Dream Big - what would your life look like.  Part 3 - put self-care onto your calendar - put things into action. Mindfulness, Meditation, and other ways to reduce stress. A virtual trip - you need time to decompress. 3 best tips Be clear about what you put on your list- you'll be 33% more likely to achieve it.  Be specific. Don't overwhelm yourself with big picture stuff Don't be afraid to outsource to get things off of your list.  Let go of the things you think you “should be doing” Give yourself time on your calendar for you.  Create an “isolation bubble”.   listproducer.com IG - listproducer Be of service.  Look to see who that producer's audience is - watch the show, read the magazine, watch the ads so you know who the audience is.  When you pitch don't say I won awards - talk about how I can serve your audience.   Look up the stuff the producer has done before and make a connection to the producer when you pitch.  Treat them like a person. Create the relationship before the book is out.  Get the practice.   Being able to think visually for TV is key: Be able to be found by consistently sharing content.  Do video first - then you can take the audio and transcribe it.  Share opinions and your views around your expertise. Get yourself in the mindset of the media. To pitch television - you need to send a clip of you on video.  They need to see what you look and sound like on camera. A producer will always do a pre-interview with you to avoid someone flat-line on camera. What colors should people wear? Always wear bold colors.  Jewel tones are great.  Solids.  See what the set looks like and don't wear the same color as the set - you want to pop. Always bring a back-up wardrobe with you. Avoid patters because they are not good on camera.  Also, avoid white and black as it doesn't look good on camera. Wear stuff you've worn before - don't test an outfit on TV. Same goes for jewelry. If you wear a dress - they will need to strap onto your bra or you can wear pants. Practice what you are going to say before you go on camera. Think in headlines and say those when on air.  Don't talk too much. Watch the show and the anchor before going on.  Know that they may not be friendly or talk to you - so don't take it personally and don't let the anchor's energy throw you off. Keep your energy up and “perform”.  You have to tell the story like a broadway actor and do it again and again like a pro. Ground yourself.  Calm yourself down and take deep breaths. The lights are very bright and hot but the studios are really cold. Create videos for your business development.  Have people know you before they hire you.  It is more intimate.  Video is one step up from a podcast because you can see and hear the person. Always think “how can I be of service?”  It is always about the audience.  How can you help someone and what is the tip you can leave them with today? Social media is important - be consistent and keep it authentic.  It depends on the outlet how much they'll care how big your following is. Someone might not like your pitch but they may like you and will collaborate with you.You have to follow up if you don't hear back.  Reply back to the same email and re-pitch.  “Hey I know you are really busy and wanted to put this back on the top of your list and wanted to talk about this as I think it was helpful to your audience.”  You can call the producer's number and leave a message and then follow-up with an email. Paula's 3 Best Tips for List-Making: Be clear about what you put on your list- you'll be 33% more likely to achieve it.  Be specific. Don't overwhelm yourself with big picture stuff. Don't be afraid to outsource to get things off of your list.  Let go of the things you think you “should be doing” Give yourself time on your calendar for you.  Create an “isolation bubble”.   Resources http://listproducer.com Michele's Free List of 52 Self-Care Tips Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, or on your favorite podcast player -- and be sure to follow us Instagram! Thank you so much for listening! Please foward today's show to a friend. I'd love to here from you, if you have questions or comments, visit me here. If you'd like to advertise or sponsor the show, you can reach out here. This episode was sponsored by Design a Life You Love, A Woman's Guide to Living a Happier and More Fulfilled Life which is on sale until the end of June 2019. My book includes 52 inspirations, one for every week of the year, each with practical tips to guide you to self-love and success on your own terms. It makes a great gift for yourself or a friend! Rate + Review: If you enjoyed this episode, would you please take a minute to review it on iTunes? 1. Click on this link 2. Click “View in iTunes” button 3. Click “Subscribe” button 4. Click “Ratings and Reviews” text 5. Click to rate and leave short review and you're done!

Have you ever wondered how to get booked to be an expert guest on TV but don't know what steps to take? Would you like to learn how to use video to expand your reach? On the show is Emmy award winning TV News Producer and Media Strategist, Paula Rizzo who gives us her best tips to get media attention for your book, product, service, or business -- both for TV and in print. She also shares how to use video to maximize your reach. The show notes are at https://thegoodlifecoach.com/036  As a former senior health producer for Fox News Channel for more than a decade Paula produced segments with a range of top experts, including JJ Virgin, Jillian Michaels, and Deepak Chopra. A media veteran for nearly 20 years, she also worked in local news in New York City as a producer for WCBS, WPIX and WLNY. She's also co-creator of Lights Camera Expert  - an online course geared towards helping entrepreneurs, authors and experts get media attention. She also teaches Become A Video Star - a virtual workshop that empowers experts to create their own compelling videos. Paula has been featured in major media outlets like FoxNews.com, Business Insider and The Daily News. She's a contributor to MindBodyGreen.com, Entrepreneur.com and Thrive Global. A veteran speaker she's presented at MA Conference for Women, HOW Design Live, New York Women in Communications, National Association of Professional Organizers (NAPO), and many others. Key Takeaways If you are going to pitch someone you need to know what kind of show they work on so you know who and what to pitch.  Be of service.  Look to see who that producer's audience is - watch the show, read the magazine, watch the ads so you know who the audience is.  When you pitch don't say I won awards - talk about how I can serve your audience.   Look up the stuff the producer has done before and make a connection to the producer when you pitch.  Treat them like a person. Create the relationship before the book is out.  Get the practice.   Being able to think visually for TV is key: Be able to be found by consistently sharing content.  Do video first - then you can take the audio and transcribe it.  Share opinions and your views around your expertise. Get yourself in the mindset of the media. To pitch television - you need to send a clip of you on video.  They need to see what you look and sound like on camera. A producer will always do a pre-interview with you to avoid someone flat-line on camera. What colors should people wear? Always wear bold colors.  Jewel tones are great.  Solids.  See what the set looks like and don't wear the same color as the set - you want to pop. Always bring a back-up wardrobe with you. Avoid patters because they are not good on camera.  Also, avoid white and black as it doesn't look good on camera. Wear stuff you've worn before - don't test an outfit on TV. Same goes for jewelry. If you wear a dress - they will need to strap onto your bra or you can wear pants. Practice what you are going to say before you go on camera. Think in headlines and say those when on air.  Don't talk too much. Watch the show and the anchor before going on.  Know that they may not be friendly or talk to you - so don't take it personally and don't let the anchor's energy throw you off. Keep your energy up and “perform”.  You have to tell the story like a broadway actor and do it again and again like a pro. Ground yourself.  Calm yourself down and take deep breaths. The lights are very bright and hot but the studios are really cold. Create videos for your business development.  Have people know you before they hire you.  It is more intimate.  Video is one step up from a podcast because you can see and hear the person. Always think “how can I be of service?”  It is always about the audience.  How can you help someone and what is the tip you can leave them with today? Social media is important - be consistent and keep it authentic.  It depends on the outlet how much they'll care how big your following is. Someone might not like your pitch but they may like you and will collaborate with you.You have to follow up if you don't hear back.  Reply back to the same email and re-pitch.  “Hey I know you are really busy and wanted to put this back on the top of your list and wanted to talk about this as I think it was helpful to your audience.”  You can call the producer's number and leave a message and then follow-up with an email. Paula's 3 Best Tips for Media Attention: Be of service. You need to think about 3 things: A. What's your hook?  B. Why is it relevant now? C. How is this different from everything else out there? What is the takeaway that will change the person's life? Don't wait to get media, get started right away. Resources Helpareporter.com  Paula's Media Checklist -- paularizzo.com/checklist Michele's Free List of 52 Self-Care Tips Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, or on your favorite podcast player -- and be sure to follow us Instagram! Thank you so much for listening! Please foward today's show to a friend. I'd love to here from you, if you have questions or comments, visit me here. If you'd like to advertise or sponsor the show, you can reach out here. This episode was sponsored by Design a Life You Love, A Woman's Guide to Living a Happier and More Fulfilled Life which is on sale until the end of June 2019. My book includes 52 inspirations, one for every week of the year, each with practical tips to guide you to self-love and success on your own terms. It makes a great gift for yourself or a friend! Rate + Review: If you enjoyed this episode, would you please take a minute to review it on iTunes? 1. Click on this link 2. Click “View in iTunes” button 3. Click “Subscribe” button 4. Click “Ratings and Reviews” text 5. Click to rate and leave short review and you're done!

Isabella Guajardo is a San Francisco Bay Area professional organizer & residential move manager, and a member of the National Association of Professional Organizers (NAPO).  When you call on Bella to organize your space, she is committed to making your home comfortable and functional in ways that compliment your personal style. She creatively incorporates minimalist principles while reducing, recycling and re-purposing. Through move management services Bella assists those going through divorce, selling or buying a home, with a geographic career transition, through the death of a loved one, and some of the most challenging periods of life during which assistance with getting paperwork and physical surroundings sorted and in order, packed, and moved is required. You can count on her to get the job done and help you move forward in life. Charities Mentioned: Prisoner Literature Project City Team  East Bay Center for Creative Reuse

Dr. Regina Lark is the founder and owner of A Clear Path: Professional Organizing and Productivity. Dr. Lark earned a Ph.D. in U.S. Women’s History from the University of Southern California then worked with the UCLA Women’s Studies program. In 2008 she left higher education to start A Clear Path. Regina is a Certified Professional Organizer (CPO) and a Certified Professional Organizer in Chronic Disorganization (CPO-CD). She is a graduate of the Organizer Coach Foundation Training Program, serves as the Member Director of the National Association of Professional Organizers (NAPO), and is a member of the National Speakers’ Association. Regina specializes in working with chronic disorganization, ADHD, and hoarding, and is a relocation expert, helping families upsize or downsize from one home to the next. She is a speaker and trainer on issues ranging from hoarding, time management and productivity, women’s leadership, and the power of positive thinking. In 2017, Dr. Lark released the 3rd edition of first book, Psychic Debris, Crowded Closets: The Relationship between the Stuff in your Head and What's Under your Bed. She is also the author of Before the Big O: Professional Organizers Talk about Life Before Organizing. Regina was named one of Top 10 Organizers in Los Angeles by CBS/KCAL Channel 2, and was also awarded NAPO-LA’s Most Innovative Organizer. For fun, she writes goofy songs about clutter. What you’ll learn about in this episode: If you ask to reorganize your friend’s kitchen, that’s when you know How there are so many ways to specialize – how organization is needed in every aspect of life Opportunities in helping aging adults with organization How to come back from bad experiences, learn lessons and move on Getting rid of “psychic debris” and keeping your mindset geared for success Why getting things done is better than getting them perfect The importance of continuous learning to hone your craft and reach for new opportunities How to work with clients with chronic disorganization Overcoming the “twin evils” of perfectionism and procrastination

This Week’s Show | Mind Body Spirit Living Last week we discussed getting our households organized for the back to school transition.  This week, we continue talking about organizing our homes, but taking into account bigger life transitions, like downsizing and moving a parent into senior living housing.  It’s a time of critical and emotional decisions, and the advice and insights of an objective, professional organizer can be steadying.  We are joined again by guest Cara Nottingham Bretl, to get her advice on how to make these important transitions go smoother. Since 2010, Cara Nottingham Bretl has been the owner of Resolutions by Cara, LLC which provides organizing solutions to overwhelmed business professionals working out of a home office or in a small business office environment. She is based in the Washington DC Metro area. Cara identifies solutions for each client’s individual situation, drawing on her own experiences of balancing the organizational transition between the corporate world and an active home life. She first works to understand specific organizational goals, challenges and needs. With that understanding, she creates an individualized plan based on their unique space and priorities. as well as customized solutions that complement their lifestyle. She also provides information on how to maintain the momentum and the value from their new plan to insure sustainable solutions and provide on-going support and refinement as needed. Clients gain a greater sense of control, reduced stress and increased productivity that can positively affect their business and personal lives. Paper management, time management — home offices and business offices located in the home – these areas are an ongoing struggle for many busy people. Cara is a member of the National Association of Professional Organizers (NAPO) and the Metro Washington, DC Area Chapter of the National Association of Professional Organizers (NAPO-WDC) For more information about Cara, please go to http://www.re-solutionsbycara.com/.  

Organizing for Back to School with Cara Nottingham Bretl – 9-17-16 | Mind Body Spirit Living Fall is a time of transition within the household, with the lazy days of summer schedules coming to an end, and the routines of the school year and work falling back into place.  It can often be a bumpy time for all involved, so this week we call on the expertise of a professional organizer to help us with tips to make the transition a bit smoother, for adults and children alike! Since 2010, Cara Nottingham Bretl has been the owner of Resolutions by Cara, LLC which provides organizing solutions to overwhelmed business professionals working out of a home office or in a small business office environment. She is based in the Washington DC Metro area. Cara identifies solutions for each client’s individual situation, drawing on her own experiences of balancing the organizational transition between the corporate world and an active home life. She first works to understand specific organizational goals, challenges and needs. With that understanding, she creates an individualized plan based on their unique space and priorities. as well as customized solutions that complement their lifestyle. She also provides information on how to maintain the momentum and the value from their new plan to insure sustainable solutions and provide on-going support and refinement as needed. Clients gain a greater sense of control, reduced stress and increased productivity that can positively affect their business and personal lives. Paper management, time management — home offices and business offices located in the home – these areas are an ongoing struggle for many busy people. Cara is a member of the National Association of Professional Organizers (NAPO) and the Metro Washington, DC Area Chapter of the National Association of Professional Organizers (NAPO-WDC) For more information about Cara, please go to http://www.re-solutionsbycara.com/.  

Do you love to create in your space but find it hard surrounded by clutter?  Do you need solutions so you can find your supplies without wasting time?  Are you ready for a space that inspires you instead of feeling like you need to shut the door?  Join me and Jennifer Lava, Professional Organizer as she shares techniques to organize your creative space. From all of my working experiences, Jennifer realized that “the other duties as assigned” were the ones she liked the best. So in 2006, she turned it into my own business. She works with creative, and not so creative people, who are ready for a one of a kind organizing system for their home or office that reflects their uniqueness. Jennifer also speaks to women’s groups, civic organizations. She is currently the Immediate Past President of the Austin Chapter of the National Association of Professional Organizers (NAPO) and over the years has held many roles. In 2012, she was presented the NAPO-Austin President’s award for Exemplary Service to the Chapter. In 2015, she was presented with the NAPO National President’s Award as a member of the Marketing Committee. Along with serving on the NAPO National Marketing and Membership Committees, she is proud to be a member of NAPO’s Golden Circle, signifying an elevated level of organizing experience. Jennifer is has been quoted in Good Housekeeping, Family Circle, and Consumer Reports Magazines. Jennifer holds a Bachelor’s Degree in History from St. Edward’s University. She enjoys spending time with my husband, Jay and their four-legged children, Bella and Josie. Want a FREE audio book? Go to Audible.com and you can get one. Listen to today’s podcast to find out which book I recommend for you. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/janetmtaylor/message

Stephanie Christopolous/Organized Chick Professional organizer Stephanie Christopoulos of Snellville, GA is a member of the National Association of Professional Organizers (NAPO) as well as the GA-NAPO Chapter. She is the owner of Organized Chick, a professional organizing business that specializes in helping small business owners achieve balance in their lives and helping them save time […] The post OPEN FOR BUSINESS: Stephanie Christopolous with Organized Chick, Bruno Taillefer with Minuteman Press of Duluth and Nick Masino with the Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

Join us today on Women Leading the Way Radio as Barbara Eldridge, your host of Trend Setting Women, interviews Paulette Ensign, President & Owner of Tips Products International. Paulette Ensign has been setting trends throughout her life. She is the Founder and Owner of Tips Products International, and was clueless that she'd sell over a million copies of her 16-page tips booklet, 110 Ideas for Organizing Your Business Life, when writing it in 1991. Or that she'd have it in four languages and various formats without spending a penny on advertising. Her can-do attitude supported those results. She's made a handsome living and cross-country move from New York to San Diego recycling the same 3500 words. Between teaching strings and developing www.tipsbooklets.com, Paulette actively participated in the then-emerging Professional Organizing industry. She owned an organizing company, was a major contributor of time and talent to the National Association of Professional Organizers (NAPO), and consistently held leadership roles including national president. Paulette added co-authored tips booklets to products and services she sells, providing instant products and instant marketing tools to supplement or substitute for a solo-authored booklet. With over forty years' experience serving small businesses, corporations, and professional associations in industries worldwide, she and her cat live a mile from the San Diego beach where it doesn't snow, keeping them both young at heart.  

Join Christy Demetrakis and her special guest Crystal Sabalaske for "Is your next client or promotion buried under your desk?"  If you've ever looked at your desk or walked into your office and wondered where that important phone number is, you need to listen to this episode of the "Sell your Message" radio show. About Crystal Sabalaske:  Crystal has been featured on HGTV’s show, Mission: Organization and local CN8′s Money Matters, offering Crystal the opportunity to share her many organizing techniques, tips and tricks as a professional organizer on a nationwide basis. Her organizing tips have appeared in several newspapers and magazines, including Family Fun, Philadelphia Home & Garden, Washington Spaces, and Women’s Health and Parenting.   She has managed multi-million dollar projects for international companies such as Right Management Consultants.   She is an active member of the National Association for Professional Organizers (NAPO).

Be honest. If you're like us you probably have thousands of photos, digital or print photos that are totally disorganized! You have the best intentions, but you probably have no idea how to organize your photos. Welcome to our world! We were thrilled to have the opportunity to interview Cathi Nelson, Founder and President of the Association of Personal Photo Organizers (APPO) to help answer one of the most asked questions here on Simple Life Together: "How do I organize my photos?" The interview was fantastic! Cathi offered up a wealth of information on how to organize your photos, both your physical and digital photos. We highly, highly recommend listening to the interview!  Before you do, here is little more information about Cathi and some of the questions we asked her on the show: Continue reading... How To Organize Your Photos: An Interview With Cathi Nelson: About Cathi Nelson: Cathi Nelson is the founder and president of the Association of Personal Photo Organizers™ (APPO), and her own photo organizing business, Photo Simplified. Cathi Nelson has been helping people organize their photos for over 17 years. Through Appo, Cathi is now teaching others to do the same. Appo provides support and education for entrepreneurs looking to build a photo organizing business, and educates the public on the need for photo organizing services. Cathi is also member of the National Association of Professional Organizers (NAPO).  She was a speaker at the 2011 NAPO annual conference and the Independent Photo Imagers Annual Conference, and frequently speaks on photo organizing at libraries, continuing adult education classes, and photo organizing retreats. If you want to know how to organize your photos, you won't find better answers than from Cathi Nelson! Interview Questions: 1. Tell us a little more about who you are and how you make people's lives simpler. 2. What is the biggest challenge you see with folks and organizing their photos? (Lack of routines...taking too many pictures...not letting go or deleting bad ones…unclear idea of how you want to store and enjoy them?) 3. Organizing hard copy photos can be a daunting task.  For those with hundreds or even thousands of physical/hard copy photos, do you have a recommended process of how they can organize them? 4. How do you recommend people categorize their photos?  Chronologically or by person, place, event? 5. What are some ways and products people can use to store their printed photos and negatives? Any special considerations for storing old, fragile, sentimental, or historical photos? 6. With mobile devices, it’s so easy to take hundreds and even thousands of photos before we even think to download them. Do you have any recommended strategies for managing our mobile device photos? 7. I heard you say on one of your tutorials: “Don't let your kids grow up to be JPEGS.” Can you explain what you meant when you said this? 8. Do you have any preferred software to organize digital photos? What about creating photo books? 9. How can one alleviate their fears of losing hard copy or digital photos? 10. What types of habits or routines can people adopt to manage and keep their photos organized and prevent it from becoming a big task in the future? 11. For the do-it-yourselfers or those looking for help, what are some online resources to help people learn about organizing their photos? Additional Photo Organizing Resources and Information: Other popular services: Picasa/Google+ auto backup on iPhone Flickr Snapfish Photobucket Shutterfly There is a great comparison of these services on CNET Main things to consider: Pricing Storage capacity File types File size Bandwidth limits Resolution of pictures Announcements: Michael Hyatts' Platform Conference 3 - 5 November 2013, in Dallas TX at the Omni Dallas Hotel at Park West: We're both attending this top-notch conference to help you build your online presence/platform.

Jim O'Connor and his wife, Lynda, operate  O'Connor Communications, Inc., a public relations firm specializing in book and author publicity.   Jim also runs a home organizing business, CLUTTER CONTROL, serving the northern suburbs of Chicago. He is a member of the National Association of Professional Organizers (NAPO), and has appeared on several national and Chicago TV shows demonstrating ways to get organized. The characters and the situations in this book are not based on or similar in any way to any of his clients, their lives, or their homes. Another Man's Treasureis his second book. His first book, CUSS CONTROL, The Complete Book on How to Curb Your Cursing, was a media sensation. He appeared on more than 300 TV shows, including Oprah, the View, the Today Show, the Early Show, CBS News Sunday Morning, and the O'Reilly Factor. Time, Biography, Reader's Digest, USA Today, The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Traditional Home Magazine, Cosmo, Redbook, and Family Circle are among the 750 magazines and newspapers that featured him. His radio resume includes over 800 interviews in every English speaking country in the world.  Before starting his public relations firm, Jim worked in corporate communications for four Fortune 500 corporations. He is a graduate of Loyola University of Chicago. He and his wife live in Lake Forest, Illinois.

Here's a podcast that summarizes why we procrastinate.  Earlier this month, I was a guest instructor for the National Study Group on Chronic Disorganization (NSGCD). This study group is part of the professional development important to members of the National Association of Professional Organizers (NAPO). During this one-hour teleclass, I did my best to summarize what we know about procrastination. I think this summary has relevance for anyone interested in knowing more about procrastination.If you want to know more about the topic, see procrastination.ca.