Podcasts about zeenat

Tom discusses a recent teaching video by Pritesh Raichura and the responses to it from across the profession, his guest is Zeenat, Head of social sciences (sociology and psychology teacher)/ucas co-ordinator, previously head of year 9 in the UAE. Naureen Khalid also calls in. 

Evaluating DIRCO's stance on the Syrian Revolution - Zeenat Adam by Radio Islam

Syria: A long journey of healing ahead | Zeenat Adam by Radio Islam

Reaching 100 episodes is a huge milestone for a podcast, and we couldn't be more proud or grateful of this accomplishment! It's all due to you, so THANK YOU for tuning in, letting us know that you are entertained , and also informed by each episode.Thanks also to our incredible guests who have been so generous with their knowledge. We are honored that you chose to be on the show!We're transitioning a bit after this episode, but we invite you all to continue tuning in to Organizing with Ease with Diana Moll every week!Connect with Diana and Zeenat:email: hello@owepodcast.comOur Instagram: @organizing_with_ease_podcastOur Facebook: @OWE PodcastOur Websites: dsdeclutrr.com, fireflybridge.com

We take a look this week at color psychology. When a room "feels right", the colors in it are pleasing to you and make you feel a certain way.Learn a little bit about color psychology in this episode, and maybe you'll be bold and paint your guest bathroom black, or add a yellow throw pillow to your living room!Connect with Diana and Zeenat:email: hello@owepodcast.comOur Instagram: @organizing_with_ease_podcastOur Facebook: @OWE PodcastOur Websites: dsdeclutrr.com, fireflybridge.com

Embracing Daily Rituals: Morning Boosts and Evening BondsIn today's episode of "The Rhythms of Life," we explore the significance of routines and how they shape our daily experiences. Discover why routines matter, regardless of wake-up times, and uncover seven essential elements to supercharge your morning routine. Then, delve into the power of evening rituals for the whole family, culminating in two precious hours of connection. Tune in now to elevate your daily rhythms and cultivate deeper connections with your loved ones.Connect with Diana and Zeenat:email: hello@owepodcast.comOur Instagram: @organizing_with_ease_podcastOur Facebook: @OWE PodcastOur Websites: dsdeclutrr.com, fireflybridge.com

In their edited volume Veil Obsessed: Representations in Literature, Art, and Media (Syracuse University Press, 2024), Umme Al-wazedi and Afrin Zeenat complicate discussions of the veil and highlight the prevalent anxieties surrounding it. The edited volume is unique in its focus and engagement of the veil as it appears in various literary, artistic, and popular cultures, such as of historical Algeria and contemporary Iranian television series, Bollywood films, and street art in Europe. The book locates these critical discussions and theoretical interventions within both a postcolonial and neocolonial critique of how the veil was orientalised and fetishized historically, for example in the Victorian transmissions of the 1001 Nights, and how the veil, specifically the burka, is deployed in reductive and harmful ways in contemporary state projects today, as seen in France, and even in popular liberal discourses (such as in the United States). The essays in this collection are sharp and accessibly written and will be useful as a teaching tool in various undergraduate courses. The book will also be of interest to those who work on literature, popular culture, gender, Islam, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

In their edited volume Veil Obsessed: Representations in Literature, Art, and Media (Syracuse University Press, 2024), Umme Al-wazedi and Afrin Zeenat complicate discussions of the veil and highlight the prevalent anxieties surrounding it. The edited volume is unique in its focus and engagement of the veil as it appears in various literary, artistic, and popular cultures, such as of historical Algeria and contemporary Iranian television series, Bollywood films, and street art in Europe. The book locates these critical discussions and theoretical interventions within both a postcolonial and neocolonial critique of how the veil was orientalised and fetishized historically, for example in the Victorian transmissions of the 1001 Nights, and how the veil, specifically the burka, is deployed in reductive and harmful ways in contemporary state projects today, as seen in France, and even in popular liberal discourses (such as in the United States). The essays in this collection are sharp and accessibly written and will be useful as a teaching tool in various undergraduate courses. The book will also be of interest to those who work on literature, popular culture, gender, Islam, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/gender-studies

In their edited volume Veil Obsessed: Representations in Literature, Art, and Media (Syracuse University Press, 2024), Umme Al-wazedi and Afrin Zeenat complicate discussions of the veil and highlight the prevalent anxieties surrounding it. The edited volume is unique in its focus and engagement of the veil as it appears in various literary, artistic, and popular cultures, such as of historical Algeria and contemporary Iranian television series, Bollywood films, and street art in Europe. The book locates these critical discussions and theoretical interventions within both a postcolonial and neocolonial critique of how the veil was orientalised and fetishized historically, for example in the Victorian transmissions of the 1001 Nights, and how the veil, specifically the burka, is deployed in reductive and harmful ways in contemporary state projects today, as seen in France, and even in popular liberal discourses (such as in the United States). The essays in this collection are sharp and accessibly written and will be useful as a teaching tool in various undergraduate courses. The book will also be of interest to those who work on literature, popular culture, gender, Islam, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/islamic-studies

In their edited volume Veil Obsessed: Representations in Literature, Art, and Media (Syracuse University Press, 2024), Umme Al-wazedi and Afrin Zeenat complicate discussions of the veil and highlight the prevalent anxieties surrounding it. The edited volume is unique in its focus and engagement of the veil as it appears in various literary, artistic, and popular cultures, such as of historical Algeria and contemporary Iranian television series, Bollywood films, and street art in Europe. The book locates these critical discussions and theoretical interventions within both a postcolonial and neocolonial critique of how the veil was orientalised and fetishized historically, for example in the Victorian transmissions of the 1001 Nights, and how the veil, specifically the burka, is deployed in reductive and harmful ways in contemporary state projects today, as seen in France, and even in popular liberal discourses (such as in the United States). The essays in this collection are sharp and accessibly written and will be useful as a teaching tool in various undergraduate courses. The book will also be of interest to those who work on literature, popular culture, gender, Islam, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/literary-studies

In their edited volume Veil Obsessed: Representations in Literature, Art, and Media (Syracuse University Press, 2024), Umme Al-wazedi and Afrin Zeenat complicate discussions of the veil and highlight the prevalent anxieties surrounding it. The edited volume is unique in its focus and engagement of the veil as it appears in various literary, artistic, and popular cultures, such as of historical Algeria and contemporary Iranian television series, Bollywood films, and street art in Europe. The book locates these critical discussions and theoretical interventions within both a postcolonial and neocolonial critique of how the veil was orientalised and fetishized historically, for example in the Victorian transmissions of the 1001 Nights, and how the veil, specifically the burka, is deployed in reductive and harmful ways in contemporary state projects today, as seen in France, and even in popular liberal discourses (such as in the United States). The essays in this collection are sharp and accessibly written and will be useful as a teaching tool in various undergraduate courses. The book will also be of interest to those who work on literature, popular culture, gender, Islam, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/art

In their edited volume Veil Obsessed: Representations in Literature, Art, and Media (Syracuse University Press, 2024), Umme Al-wazedi and Afrin Zeenat complicate discussions of the veil and highlight the prevalent anxieties surrounding it. The edited volume is unique in its focus and engagement of the veil as it appears in various literary, artistic, and popular cultures, such as of historical Algeria and contemporary Iranian television series, Bollywood films, and street art in Europe. The book locates these critical discussions and theoretical interventions within both a postcolonial and neocolonial critique of how the veil was orientalised and fetishized historically, for example in the Victorian transmissions of the 1001 Nights, and how the veil, specifically the burka, is deployed in reductive and harmful ways in contemporary state projects today, as seen in France, and even in popular liberal discourses (such as in the United States). The essays in this collection are sharp and accessibly written and will be useful as a teaching tool in various undergraduate courses. The book will also be of interest to those who work on literature, popular culture, gender, Islam, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/communications

Let's go back to the beginning: if you're ready to declutter and organize, this is the episode for you!Here's how we advise moms about where they they should start organizing their homes, and also how to make it all look good when they're done.Organizing products don't have to stick out lie a sore thumb; there are simple ways to seamlessly fit organization into your home decor. Tune in for some great ideas to achieve just that!Resources mentioned in this episode:IKEA Trofast SystemZip PouchesLego Storage Brick BoxesBigso BoxesConnect with Diana and Zeenat:email: hello@owepodcast.comOur Instagram: @organizing_with_ease_podcastOur Facebook: @OWE PodcastOur Websites: dsdeclutrr.com, fireflybridge.com

Lots of people look around one day, and are struck by just how many boxes of "memories" they have stuffed onto closet shelves, the attic, or the garage!But how do you make decisions about what to keep and what to let go of when EVERYTHING is meaningful?In this episode, we give you concrete examples of how to transition your home as your life transitions, so you're living your best life at all times.Connect with Diana and Zeenat:email: hello@owepodcast.comOur Instagram: @organizing_with_ease_podcastOur Facebook: @OWE PodcastOur Websites: dsdeclutrr.com, fireflybridge.com

Have you noticed that when we have EXTRA time, like a whole extra day in a leap year, we sometimes find it harder to make the best of that extra time?In this episode, we talk about the math behind Leap Years, why we tend to procrastinate, and we give you 2 very specific ways to beat procrastination!Connect with Diana and Zeenat:email: hello@owepodcast.comOur Instagram: @organizing_with_ease_podcastOur Facebook: @OWE PodcastOur Websites: dsdeclutrr.com, fireflybridge.com

The words we hear over and over again? "Decluttering is overwhelming!" We're on a mission to simplify decluttering, to make decluttering easy for everyone.So, in this episode, we are talking about 3 things that are going to ramp up your decluttering game immediately:The decluttering mindsetThe 3-boxes methodThe Days and Items MethodAnd we sprinkle in a tiny bit of decluttering motivation for your tax documentation, too!Resources mentioned in this episode:Episode 73 - Gearing Up Your Paper Organizing For FallConnect with Diana and Zeenat:email: hello@owepodcast.comOur Instagram: @organizing_with_ease_podcastOur Facebook: @OWE PodcastOur Websites: dsdeclutrr.com, fireflybridge.com

Happy Valentine's Day! Or, wait, do you or your kids celebrate GALentine's Day? Or GalenTEEN's Day?? There are so many ways to celebrate, and they all seem to involve candy, stuffed toys, and more greeting cards than we know what to do with!In this episode, you'll hear strategies to contain and minimize the Valentine's Day clutter:What to do with the decorated boxes for school?How to handle all the candy?What about those stuffed toys???We hope you enjoyed your Valentine's Day, whether you celebrated or not :)Resources mentioned in this episode:SAFE for used stuffed toysConnect with Diana and Zeenat:email: hello@owepodcast.comOur Instagram: @organizing_with_ease_podcastOur Facebook: @OWE PodcastOur Websites: dsdeclutrr.com, fireflybridge.com

February is American Heart Month, and we're challenging each other, and you, to practice some self-love. We know this is challenging for so many women. We put others first, but our guest today, Dr. Paola Ballesteros, has some wonderful ideas for how to make our health a priority. During our conversation, we talk about:Her easiest tip to making sure we get some physical movement every dayA surprising symptom that can signal heart disease in women, andFood for thought: women today may live with menopause for almost half our lives!Here's how you can connect with Paola:Paola's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drapaolaballesterosPaola's website: https://www.drapaolaballesteros.com Palimer Femme website: https://palimarfemme.comPalimar Femme's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/palimarfemmeConnect with Diana and Zeenat:email: hello@owepodcast.comOur Instagram: @organizing_with_ease_podcastOur Facebook: @OWE PodcastOur Websites: dsdeclutrr.com, fireflybridge.com

We've got some tips for how we save money and time on shopping! It's not all about the BOGO (buy-one-get-one) specials. We share with you how we:planget inspired by others, andstay connected to our local vendorsJoin the conversation! Leave us a written review, or connect with us over on Instagram!Resources mentioned in this episode:Episode 68 - Meal Planning For When School StartsSprinly Plant-Based Meal DeliveryMel RobbinsSunrise Gratitude KBMisfits MarketBooks and Books305 HiveKR Personal StyleThe Ramsey ShowConnect with Diana and Zeenat:email: hello@owepodcast.comOur Instagram: @organizing_with_ease_podcastOur Facebook: @OWE PodcastOur Websites: dsdeclutrr.com, fireflybridge.com

"New Year, New Health" isn't a resolution - it's a lifestyle. In this episode, we chat about how the Blue Zones lifestyle, and the Power 9, is inspiring us to make changes, or continue on with what we're currently doing for our entire wellbeing.We also check out Pantone's and Benjamin Moore's Colors of the Year. Yes, there are amore than one as each company chooses their own! But central to each of the companies' colors of the year is connecting with others in friendly, kind and generous ways. And the colors of the year cozy, welcoming, or light...but most of all, warm.Resources mentioned in this episode:Blue Zones websitePantone's Color of the YearBenjamin Moore's Color of the Year_______Join Diana on a New Year Decluttering 30-day challenge! Check https://www.dsdeclutrr.com to join in!Connect with Diana and Zeenat:email: hello@owepodcast.comOur Instagram: @organizing_with_ease_podcastOur Facebook: @OWE PodcastOur Websites: dsdeclutrr.com, fireflybridge.com

In episode 89, we let you know what's "in" and what's "out" in the world of Organizing! We're also attending Podfest Expo 2024, our first trip to a podcasting conference, and we're excited by all there is to learn, and all the people we plan to meet! And we share what's coming up for YOU in our organizing offerings so that 2024 can be the organized year you want it to be.The organizing ins:the rise of 'snugs' in American homessustainability in organizing and donating/discarding our unwanted thingsfixing cultureThe organizing outs:the Khloe Kardashian clear cookie jar stylingextreme decantingexcessive, over-the-top, labelingrolling carts everywhere (although we love rolling carts!)Follow us on our social media channels to learn more about our services to help you get, and stay, organized this year!Resources mentioned in this podcast:@em_hendersonWall Street Journal article on snugs in American homesReal Simple article on organizing trends that are out of style_____Join Diana on a New Year Decluttering 30-day challenge! Check https://www.dsdeclutrr.com to join in!Connect with Diana and Zeenat:email: hello@owepodcast.comOur Instagram: @organizing_with_ease_podcastOur Facebook: @OWE PodcastOur Websites: dsdeclutrr.com, fireflybridge.com

Ready for an amazing year? Us too! But first, we need to do a full review of what DIDN'T work last year so we don't repeat those.January is National Clean Up Your Computer Month, and in this episode, we share our tips for organizing and decluttering your digital files.It's also NAPO GO Month (Get Organized Month), an annual event to promote decluttering and organizing. This year, the focus is on donating unwanted books. We have mixed feelings about using books as decor...what's your opinion?Listen in, and let us know what you think by leaving a written review!Resources mentioned in this episode:Episode 73: Gearing Up You Paper Organizing For Fall______Join Diana on a New Year Decluttering 30-day challenge! Check https://www.dsdeclutrr.com to join in!Connect with Diana and Zeenat:email: hello@owepodcast.comOur Instagram: @organizing_with_ease_podcastOur Facebook: @OWE PodcastOur Websites: dsdeclutrr.com, fireflybridge.com

In this first episode of the new year, we discuss how we complete our planning to include both work and personal goals. Our favorite methods include:Reflection on the past yearSetting SMART goalsFocusing on a 'vibe' for your yearUsing calendars effectively, both paper and digitalWe'd love to know: Do you plan out your year? What is your preferred planning tool or method? Leave us a written review to let us know, or send us an email at hello@owepodcast.com!___Join Diana on a New Year Decluttering 30-day challenge! Check https://www.dsdeclutrr.com to join in!Connect with Diana and Zeenat:email: hello@owepodcast.comOur Instagram: @organizing_with_ease_podcastOur Facebook: @OWE PodcastOur Websites: dsdeclutrr.com, fireflybridge.com

We look back, and look forward in this final episode of 2023! We've picked out our favorite episodes (although, really, we've loved making every episode this year), and we hope you'll listen to them. Which was your favorite? Let us know by leaving a written review!Our Favorite Episodes of 2023:Episode 82 - Year-End Traditions from Around The WorldEpisode 57 - Organizing Your Home Workspace for Small Business OwnersEpisode 61 - Feng Shui and Space Clearing in Your Home with Inessa FreyaEpisode 68 - Meal Planning For When School StartsEpisode 50 - Getting Your Decluttered Stuff Out of Your Home SustainablyConnect with Diana and Zeenat:email: hello@owepodcast.comOur Instagram: @organizing_with_ease_podcastOur Facebook: @OWE PodcastOur Websites: dsdeclutrr.com, fireflybridge.com

True, Staycations can mean hanging out in your pajamas and reading a favorite book. But in this episode, we're giving you 15 ideas for creating dreamy staycations for you and your family! You're sure to find a few ideas here to make your next staycation exciting for everyone!Mentioned in this episode:Artist Tomas Dambo - TrollsConnect with Diana and Zeenat:email: hello@owepodcast.comOur Instagram: @organizing_with_ease_podcastOur Facebook: @OWE PodcastOur Websites: dsdeclutrr.com, fireflybridge.com

Joins us as we walk through Ikea, taking a look at displays we love, and our go-to organizing products.To see it all, watch it on YouTube here:  Our Trip to Ikea!Here's the link to the photo gallery (on Google Drive), where you can see our favorite vignettes: Ikea Trip Photo GalleryDo you use any of these? Let us know in the comments!Join Diana for a free workshop on Thursday, December 14 - Ready, Set, 2024: 5 Steps to Kickstart Your Year. Click here to sign up: Ready. Set. 2024 WorkshopConnect with Diana and Zeenat:email: hello@owepodcast.comOur Instagram: @organizing_with_ease_podcastOur Facebook: @OWE PodcastOur Websites: dsdeclutrr.com, fireflybridge.com

As organizers, we have certain go-to products that we're fining to be useful, beautiful and that are sturdy enough to have a long life in our homes, and in our clients' homes. Which of these would you use in your home?Stackable Bamboo Drawer OrganizersVertical Roll File for Gift Wrap RollsCardboard Roll File BoxIn-drawer Pegboard OrganizerRev-A-Shelf Wood Pegboard Drawer Organizer Amazing Abby- Acrylic Headband Organizer - Stackable Nifty Appliance Rolling Tray X-Cosrack Double Separable Bamboo Bread Box OneLux Rolling Utility Cart TowerConnect with Diana and Zeenat:email: hello@owepodcast.comOur Instagram: @organizing_with_ease_podcastOur Facebook: @OWE PodcastOur Websites: dsdeclutrr.com, fireflybridge.com

Ever wonder why we watch the Big Ball drop in Times Square every New Year's Eve? Or why we bang pots and pans with wooden spoons at the stroke of midnight?This week, we take look at fun year-end traditions from around the world, not only for our entertainment, but also to look at how people all over the world leave old habits behind that no longer serve them, and welcome fresh, new possibilities for the coming year.Let us know how you and your family celebrate the New Year!____________________________________________________________________CHECK THIS OUT:Declutter all the toys in your toy room BEFORE they unwrap their gifts on Christmas morning! Sign up for the Toy Room Bootcamp on December 7th at 7pm EST! You'll learn how to:Map out your toy roomDeclutter and organize so that there is a home for every new toy coming in!Come *Live* and stay until the end to get the secret link to my mini-training: How to Make Toy Rotation Work! Sign up here!Connect with Diana and Zeenat: email: hello@owepodcast.com Our Instagram: @organizing_with_ease_podcast Our Facebook: @OWE Podcast Our Websites:dsdeclutrr.comfireflybridge.com

Happy Thanksgiving, friends!We're so grateful to be able to share our podcast with you all! We hope you enjoy your Thanksgiving with your loved ones, and we're sharing what else we're grateful for this year in this episode.We love to hear from you, so please drop us a line to let us know your thoughts about Organizing with Ease!Find this limited time bundle at www.dsdeclutrr.com!Connect with Diana and Zeenat: email: hello@owepodcast.com Our Instagram: @organizing_with_ease_podcast Our Facebook: @OWE Podcast Our Websites:dsdeclutrr.comfireflybridge.com

Buying gifts this holiday season can be all the sweeter when you follow the tips we share in this episode!creating a curated listintegrating giving back to your organized shoppingorganize your online holiday shoppingThis is how you'll prevent buyer's regret, and clutter, in your home and your loved ones' homes!Sign up for Diana's weekly newsletter at www.dsdeclutrr.com!Connect with Diana and Zeenat: email: hello@owepodcast.com Our Instagram: @organizing_with_ease_podcast Our Facebook: @OWE Podcast Our Websites:dsdeclutrr.comfireflybridge.com

Hey, we've all been there. It's Tuesday, you've been slammed with work, or family events, or an illness, and you just haven't had the time or energy to plan for Thanksgiving, but you absolutely want a memorable and gorgeous Thanksgiving.In this quick episode, we tell you exactly what to do to pull off a beautiful Thanksgiving without exhaustion or frustration! (Hint: no turkey required.)Sign up for Diana's weekly newsletter at www.dsdeclutrr.com!Connect with Diana and Zeenat: email: hello@owepodcast.com Our Instagram: @organizing_with_ease_podcast Our Facebook: @OWE Podcast Our Websites:dsdeclutrr.comfireflybridge.com

If you have been wanting to host a dinner party, but you're worried about all the work it will take to prepare a meal for a group, we're sharing our top tips to keeping it semi-simple in this episode! Listen for great tips for easier:CocktailsMain dishesSide dishesDessertDecorSign up for Diana's weekly newsletter at www.dsdeclutrr.com!Connect with Diana and Zeenat: email: hello@owepodcast.com Our Instagram: @organizing_with_ease_podcast Our Facebook: @OWE Podcast Our Websites:dsdeclutrr.comfireflybridge.com

Welcome to our community episode, where we feature mothers from our community to talk about their highs, lows, challenges and everything in between in motherhood. I loved speaking to Zeenat, and I hope you enjoy this episode too.  Continue the conversation Come engage with Zoe and our community over on Instagram for inspiration, tips, and sometimes a bit of humour to get us through our day - @zoeblaskey Join our mailing list to receive news, updates and new episode releases by clicking here.

We're going to the experts for advice on how to handle the stresses of the holiday season! We all have great plans to have a wonderfully enjoyable holiday season, but then we're sideswiped by stress, the inability to shut off "work mode", family tensions, or kids who turn into monsters just in time for that family gathering! So join us on this episode for some real-world tips for how to handle all of that, so you can have a lovely and memorable holiday this year.Connect with Diana and Zeenat: email: hello@owepodcast.com Our Instagram: @organizing_with_ease_podcast Our Facebook: @OWE Podcast Our Websites:dsdeclutrr.comfireflybridge.com

Do you love having family or friends staying with you, but worried at the thought of all the preparation it takes to have guests feel at home while visiting you? In this week's episode, we share with you our tried-and-true methods to simplify all the preparation beforehand, and tips to handle the clean-ups and entertaining so that you're enjoying yourself, instead of stressing about all there is to do!Resources mentioned in this episode:Episode 68: Meal Planning For When School StartsEpisode 31: Planning for Overnight Guests with Minimum Stress!Connect with Diana and Zeenat: email: hello@owepodcast.com Our Instagram: @organizing_with_ease_podcast Our Facebook: @OWE Podcast Our Websites:dsdeclutrr.comfireflybridge.com

Kids will always tell us what they want as gifts, but adults? Not so much! So what do you get for the adult who pretty much has everything? Or to that hostess who invited you and your husband to a dinner party? Or for all the adults in your life to whom you want to show some appreciation during the holidays? In this episode, we'll share with you a bunch of ideas raging from:The 4 categoriesSustainable giftsGifts of experiencesIf you have any ideas that we didn't mention, but that are "gold", please let us know when you leave your review!Resources mentioned in this episode:https://www.papier.com/usMinted.com Personalized SationeryCrate and Barrel Rattan CoastersConnect with Diana and Zeenat: email: hello@owepodcast.com Our Instagram: @organizing_with_ease_podcast Our Facebook: @OWE Podcast Our Websites:dsdeclutrr.comfireflybridge.com

The first decision to make when remodeling, building or expanding your home is to find an architect and an interior designer to guide the work. But you may be fearful of making the wrong hiring decision. In today's episode, we introduce you to Marilan Martinez and Bea Leupold, experienced professionals who share with us how to make a good decision here, and also the pitfalls to avoid during your project - all in the name of reducing the stress of the home improvement projects.Connect with our guests:Marilan Martinez, LanMar Design Group LLCWebsite: https://www.lanmardesign.com Email: info@lanmardesign.comBea Leupold, Bea Interior DesignWebsite: https://ouibea.com/Email: contact@beainterior.comLet's get on top of the holiday season! Join Diana for a holiday organizing free webinar to prepare your home for your family and guests. Thursday, October 12 at 12 PM Eastern. Register here: https://www.dsdeclutrr.comConnect with Diana and Zeenat: email: hello@owepodcast.com Our Instagram: @organizing_with_ease_podcast Our Facebook: @OWE Podcast Our Websites:dsdeclutrr.comfireflybridge.com

Who loves paper organizing??? Haha! No-one, right?It feels like a chore (or a torture?), and we push it off until the piles of paper are just too overwhelming!In today's episode, we'll help you gear up your paper organizing. You'll learn how to create a filing system that you'll actually stick with!Resources mentioned in this episode:Diana's Papers To Go downloadable guideDoors to Zeenat's Streamline and Simply 90-day program are OPEN until Monday, Oct. 2 at midnight ET! Imagine finally having a calm, cozy and elegant home that you know how to keep tidy in just 10 minutes a day so that you can have more time to spend with your family, friends or your own hobbies, without the gnawing anxiety that you should be tidying up! Check it out at https://go.fireflybridge.com/streamline-and-simplify.Connect with Diana and Zeenat: email: hello@owepodcast.com Our Instagram: @organizing_with_ease_podcast Our Facebook: @OWE Podcast Our Websites:dsdeclutrr.comfireflybridge.com

Join Zeenat's Junk Drawer Challenge September 25-29! Sign up here:https://go.fireflybridge.com/junk-drawer-challengeWe're sharing some fun ways to Gear Up your Closet for Fall in this week's episode! We cover:This year's Fall fashion trendsHow to incorporate these easily into your current wardrobeSome fashion technology you might consider using to get really efficient with your wardrobe!Resources mentioned in this episode:Clothing Storage Boxes:Zippered Storage BagFabric Storage BoxesStorage box with vacuum bagOutfit Organizing Apps:StylebookWheringPurepleSign up for the Junk Drawer Challenge! Follow along as Zee shows you how to organize your junk drawer with minimal frustration. And by the end of the challenge, your junk drawer will be tidy and organized, and you'll know exactly how to keep it that way easily! Save your seat here: https://go.fireflybridge.com/junk-drawer-challengeConnect with Diana and Zeenat: email: hello@owepodcast.com Our Instagram: @organizing_with_ease_podcast Our Facebook: @OWE Podcast Our Websites:dsdeclutrr.comfireflybridge.com

Allow us to help you Gear Top your Kitchen for Fall!We've got a bunch of fun, creative ideas to make your kitchen feel like right now (we are Fall's biggest fans!). Things like:Fall snack ideasFall-specific beverage stationAnd then, we also give you a breakdown of some meal planning apps that you should look at if you're ready to embrace some tech to get your week's meals planned and prepped with the least amount of stress possible.Resources mentioned in this episode:Meal Planning AppsPaprikaForks Over KnivesYummlyCoziMeal Prep ProConnect with Diana and Zeenat: email: hello@owepodcast.com Our Instagram: @organizing_with_ease_podcast Our Facebook: @OWE Podcast Our Websites:dsdeclutrr.comfireflybridge.com

This month is all about Gearing Up for Fall on the podcast! And today, we're focusing on the dreaded garage...Whether you store all your odds and ends in the garage, or you insist on keeping your car in there, there are ways to approach garage organization to make your garage function better for you this Fall.This week, we chat about how we have our garages set up right now, and what our dream garages look like. Join us!Resources mentioned in this episode:Garage Sports Equipment OrganizerConnect with Diana and Zeenat: email: hello@owepodcast.com Our Instagram: @organizing_with_ease_podcast Our Facebook: @OWE Podcast Our Websites:dsdeclutrr.comfireflybridge.com

In this episode, we explore the various ways to keep your family organized and on track using a family calendar. We talk about:Family chatsThe family command centerHow to set up digital calendars for the entire family2 family organizing apps we likeResources mentioned in this episode:CoziAny.doPottery Barn Modular Daily System Clear Acrylic Family CalendarTarget Magnet Wall OrganizersCustom Chalkboard CalendarMagnetic Acrylic Family Calendar for the Fridge  Connect with Diana and Zeenat: email: hello@owepodcast.com Our Instagram: @organizing_with_ease_podcast Our Facebook: @OWE Podcast Our Websites:dsdeclutrr.comfireflybridge.com

What's your plan for meals next week? Don't have one yet? Then tune in to this week's episode which is chock full of ideas! Hear all about:The 3 methods of meal planningOur own quick meals that are on repeat in our homesIdeas from our mom friends that are simple, but save SO much time!Connect with Diana and Zeenat: email: hello@owepodcast.com Our Instagram: @organizing_with_ease_podcast Our Facebook: @OWE Podcast Our Websites:dsdeclutrr.comfireflybridge.com

When was the last time you took the day off from...home? On the podcast this week, we're talking all about the ways we approach self care.Find out:If you view "self care" as a routine must-do, and barely think about itIf what you're doing as self care are actually beneficial to youand how to find those self care activities that will have the real benefits of reduced stress and increased fulfillmentResources mentioned in this episode:Miami Spice Restaurant Months Official SiteMiami Spa Months Official SiteConnect with Diana and Zeenat: email: hello@owepodcast.com Our Instagram: @organizing_with_ease_podcast Our Facebook: @OWE Podcast Our Websites:dsdeclutrr.comfireflybridge.com

For all of us, working moms, the transition to Fall can be tricky: getting the kids ready to head out the door, planning the meals, our health, and trying not to get get derailed by all the unplanned things that pop up!In this episode, we share with you 6 strategies that we and our friends have put implemented over the years to help us successfully transition into fall. These are the ways that have worked for us to continue moving ahead in our work, while still staying connected and supportive to our families. They are:What to plan the night beforeIdeas for achieving our fitness goals without feeling guilt about taking time for yourselfRemembering the importance of sleepSetting up a really good morning routine that allows you to connect with your familyDoing the Weekly Reset over the weekendSupporting each other within the communities we are a part ofListen to the episode to hear exactly how we've done each of the above! And then let us know which of these you also do, and if you have any other ideas and strategies that can help fellow working moms.Connect with Diana and Zeenat: email: hello@owepodcast.com Our Instagram: @organizing_with_ease_podcast Our Facebook: @OWE Podcast Our Websites:dsdeclutrr.comfireflybridge.com

Here's a thought: let the kids take a bigger role in back-to-school prep this year, so that they feel less shock on the first day of school, and the whole family is a little less stressed about back-to-school!In today's episode, we break down specific tasks and responsibilities your child can take on at various ages and stages: Preschool through Kindergarten, the primary grades, the middle school years, and throughout their high school years.And bonus: by teaching, and allowing, your kids to do these age-appropriate tasks, you'll be preparing them for life beyond high school!Connect with Diana and Zeenat: email: hello@owepodcast.com Our Instagram: @organizing_with_ease_podcast Our Facebook: @OWE Podcast Our Websites:dsdeclutrr.comfireflybridge.com

Are roadtrips your favorite summer family vacation, or are you planning your very first family road trip? Whichever the case, we've got a fun episode for you this week, where we discuss best practices for road trips. Enjoy!Resources mentioned in this episode:US Department of Transportation Summer Driving TipsTravel Neck PillowKids' Travel Neck PillowHeadrest Car FanKids' Car TrayCordless Handheld Vacuum Cleaner Connect with Diana and Zeenat: email: hello@owepodcast.com Our Instagram: @organizing_with_ease_podcast Our Facebook: @OWE Podcast Our Websites:dsdeclutrr.comfireflybridge.com

A recent study reveals that all those home improvement shows on HGTV and the images we see in home magazines could be making us feel sad and depressed when we can't achieve "that look" that is on trend right now! AND, "neutrals reign supreme" as remodelers are afraid to take the leap into bold color choices because that may limit the home's potential equity and profit! Listen to today's episode as we discuss this study, as well as chat about our own current organizing projects, and how we get back on track after an "off" week!Connect with Diana and Zeenat: email: hello@owepodcast.com Our Instagram: @organizing_with_ease_podcast Our Facebook: @OWE Podcast Our Websites:dsdeclutrr.comfireflybridge.com

Are you ready to tackle your photos this summer? Photo Organizer Christina Keen tells us how to make this daunting task manageable!She walks us through her process, which helps not only to finally get those photos organized, but also to preserve your family's story.Connect with Christina:Website: https://www.customhomeorganizing.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/customhomeorganizing/ Connect with Diana and Zeenat: email: hello@owepodcast.com Our Instagram: @organizing_with_ease_podcast Our Facebook: @OWE Podcast Our Websites:dsdeclutrr.comfireflybridge.com

Decluttering and Feng Shui go hand in hand. Our guest for this episode, Inessa Freya, tells us how to incorporate Feng Shui in our homes in 3 steps:Space clearing,Clutter clearing, andFeng ShuiWhen we complete the process in this order, we can realign our furniture, art, our items with special meaning, and have our color scheme with intention. Inessa also tells us how to tune in to ourselves to determine which of our belongings serve us, and which deplete our energy, which is how she decides what are ‘keeps' and what are ‘not keeps.'This fun and lively episode will give you all the specifics of how to do this in your home. Be sure to listen to the very end to hear about Inessa's free gift for all our listeners!Connect with Inessa:Click here for Inessa's Free GiftWebsite: https://www.fengshuifromtheheart.comInstagram: https://inessa_freyaFacebook: https://https://www.facebook.com/inessa.freya?mibextid=LQQJ4dConnect with Diana and Zeenat: email: hello@owepodcast.com Our Instagram: @organizing_with_ease_podcast Our Facebook: @OWE Podcast Our Websites:dsdeclutrr.comfireflybridge.com