In this episode, host Diana Lauritson interviews Naeemah Ford-Goldson, a professional organizer, about the field of professional organizing. Naeemah explains that professional organizers help clients become more organized and productive in various areas of their lives. She shares her personal journey into professional organizing and how she discovered her passion for transforming spaces. Naeemah also discusses her services, including her custom closets specialization. The conversation then shifts to the importance of representation in the organizing industry, leading to the creation of the National Association of Black Professional Organizers (NABPO). Finally, Naima offers packing tips and strategies for efficient and organized travel. In this conversation, Naeemah Ford-Goldson shares tips and insights on organizing travel essentials and maintaining an organized lifestyle. She discusses the importance of having a system for unpacking and storing suitcases to avoid clutter. Naeemah also emphasizes the need for a well-organized toiletries system for travel. The conversation then shifts to the choice of Cartagena, Colombia as a travel destination and the unique cultural experiences in Palenque. The delicious food in Colombia is highlighted as a memorable aspect of the trip. The conversation concludes with a discussion on planning group trips and Naeemah's tips for getting organized, including starting small and taking time to go through belongings.

Takeaways

• Professional organizers help clients become more organized and productive in various areas of their lives.

• Custom closets are one of the specialties of professional organizer Naeemah Ford-Goldson.

• Representation and support for Black professional organizers is important, leading to the creation of the National Association of Black Professional Organizers (NABPO).

• Creating a packing list and using packing cubes can help make travel more organized and efficient. Create a system for unpacking and storing suitcases to avoid clutter.

• Organize toiletries for travel by using separate bags or containers.

• Consider Cartagena, Colombia as a travel destination for its cultural experiences.

• Enjoy the delicious food in Colombia as a memorable aspect of the trip.

• When planning group trips, start small and consider the preferences of all participants.

• Start small when getting organized, and take time to go through belongings.

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Definition of a Professional Organizer

02:07 Naima's Journey into Professional Organizing

07:20 Services Provided by Naima

10:58 NABPO and Representation in the Organizing Industry

30:57 Packing Tips and Strategies

36:25 Organizing for Travel

36:54 Organizing Travel Essentials

38:06 Unpacking and Storing Suitcases

40:03 Managing Toiletries for Travel

42:07 Choosing Cartagena, Colombia

43:08 Experiencing Palenque, Colombia

44:20 Enjoying the Food in Colombia

47:16 Planning Group Trips

50:44 Tips for Getting Organized

54:14 Contacting Naeemah Ford-Goldson

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