How to Get Organized For Your Next Trip with Little to No Stress with Derek Johnson

Navigating Your Way Through Organizing Systems with Najiyyah Floyd

Within this episode, we sat down with Najiyyah, who among all things, considers herself to be a creator, a lifelong crafter, and an individual who enjoys helping others around her. Within her work during the day, life at home, and more, Najiyyah simplifies organizing by creating a system within a system, and if you enjoy the satisfaction of crossing items off a To Do List, you've found your person. She finds gratification in doing this as well. Najiyyah spoke with so much intentionality within this episode and reminded us of the connection between mental clarity and organizing. Tune in to the full episode here! Learn more about our guest: My name is Najiyyah Floyd (pronounced Na•G•ya) I'm from Maryland but spent my middle and high school years in NC. My background is in Multimedia & Graphic Design, however, I have always considered myself a life long crafter with a passion for mental health. I currently run a custom embroidery business with my cousin called 3astside Merch and I work as a Certified Peer Support Specialist; supporting those in the community that deal with mental health & substance abuse issues. I also run a mental health based non-profit called The Struggle Bus Project, which was created with the goal to provide the community with resources/products, spaces, services and experiences that initiate introspection and healing. We focus on improving mental health and one's overall well-being through art, community and mindful practices. To stay connected with Najiyyah, follow her pages on Instagram at @thestrugglebusproject and @3astsidemerch. You can also explore her Embroidery business and inquire about a quote via the website at www.3astsidemerch.com. Are you stressed and overwhelmed in your organizing journey and in need of something more? For $62 a month, join us as we meet your need of real community and accountability in organizing. We will provide you with lasting clarity and support, in achieving work-life balance with timesaving & stress-reducing organizing strategies, walking with you every step of the way. Sign Up to join people like you in our Virtual Organizing Community TODAY at https://nicelyplacedorganizing.com/coming-soon-our-virtual-organizing-community/.

The Art of Being Present and Pivoting with Sydnie Beason

In this episode, discover how Sydnie lives in the present for Reset Sundays, how she and her partner have grown to support each other in organizing, throughout their respective organizing styles, and how Sydnie has learned that pivoting is important, even when it's uncomfortable. Sydnie enlightens us by reminding us that thinking there's only one way of doing something can keep us in an old way of thinking, preventing us from stepping into the new person we're becoming or the new lifestyle we're wanting to have. Listen to this episode for so much more Sydnie shared about her organizing journey. Sydnie Beason is a stylist, beauty & wellness influencer, and fashion consultant dedicated to helping individuals express their most authentic selves through style and intentional living. As the founder of QueenLifestyle Beauty, Wellness, and Creative Services, she curates experiences that merge creativity, empowerment, and culture. Sydnie’s work spans brand styling, and community events that inspire others to embrace both softness and strength in their journey. To stay connected with Sydnie through all she is doing, find her on most platforms, Instagram and TikTok included, at the following pages: Queen Lifestyle, Fashion Stylist: @queenlifestyle_closet_ Lifestyle Influencer: @sydnieambeason Cycle the Dollar, Fundraising Event: @cyclethedolla Upcoming Events: September 21st, 3-7 pm: Cycle the Dolla Event at Common Market SouthEnd Note: Reclaiming Softness Experience has already taken place, but to stay up to date future updates on this, follow @reclaimingsoftnessexperience on Instagram. Are you stressed and overwhelmed in your organizing journey and in need of something more? For $62 a month, join us as we meet your need of real community and accountability in organizing. We will provide you with lasting clarity and support, in achieving work-life balance with timesaving & stress-reducing organizing strategies, walking with you every step of the way. Sign Up to join people like you in our Virtual Organizing Community TODAY at https://nicelyplacedorganizing.com/coming-soon-our-virtual-organizing-community/.

How to Get Organized For Your Next Trip with Little to No Stress with Derek Johnson

When's your next vacation? Do you usually pay to check your bags in and additional fees when your bags are over the weight limit? Do you have attachment issues? This episode is perfect for helping you, helping you to create a checklist for prepacking before you add anything to your luggage - saving you time checking bags and money. Say goodbye to the additional fees you used to pay too. In this episode, we also talked about the importance of detaching from items in your home and how developing this habit is closely connected to your ability to strategically choose what goes on trips and what stays behind. Tune in to this episode to learn be 100% ready for your next trip, and while you're listening, discover what led to Derek's journey of packing well and enjoying it. Don't pass up the opportunity to be fully prepared for your next trip days and even months in advance. Derek Johnson, better known as Derek Grown Man Style is a Charlotte, NC based menswear UGC Content Creator. He creates engaging video and photographic content for brands in various industries. Derek is married to Kenya, his wife of 24 years and happily raises his three children Kamille (22), Kimora (19)and DJ (12).  To stay connected with Derek and his journey, follow him on Instagram at @derekgrownmanstyle! Are you stressed and overwhelmed in your organizing journey and in need of something more? For $62 a month, join us as we meet your need of real community and accountability in organizing. We will provide you with lasting clarity and support, in achieving work-life balance with timesaving & stress-reducing organizing strategies, walking with you every step of the way. Sign Up to join people like you in our Virtual Organizing Community TODAY at https://nicelyplacedorganizing.com/coming-soon-our-virtual-organizing-community/.

Stay Ready So You Don't Have to Get Ready: Organizing Edition with Dr. Nicole Calhoun

In this episode, Dr. Nicole shared that her life is planned to the T. Don't get it confused though, she shares that her life isn't perfect. Instead, being organized is a method she lives by to create the structure and have the flexibility she needs in her day to day life. We talked about how adding a majority of your life's activities to your calendar makes it much easier to know where you can make adjustments, as they are needed and that ultimately, you have to choose your hard. Tune in to this episode to learn more and leave us a comment to give us your feedback. Dr. Nicole Calhoun, Ph.D., FNP-BC, is the CEO and founder of Simply Skin Face & Body Spa in South Charlotte, specializing in luxury skincare, injectables, and wellness treatments. As a board-certified nurse practitioner and experienced entrepreneur, she is passionate about empowering clients to look and feel their best through customized, high-quality care. Dr. Calhoun is also the creator of Hues of Beauty, a platform dedicated to supporting and educating beauty professionals. Outside of her business endeavors, she enjoys spending time with family and cheering on the Carolina Panthers. For more information about Dr. Nicole and her organizing journey, follow her on all social media platforms at @dr.np! If you live in Charlotte, NC, visit her and her team at Simply Skin Face & Body Spa, located in South Charlotte, above Portofino's. Are you stressed and overwhelmed in your organizing journey and in need of something more? For $62 a month, join us as we meet your need of real community and accountability in organizing. We will provide you with lasting clarity and support, in achieving work-life balance with timesaving & stress-reducing organizing strategies, walking with you every step of the way. Sign Up to join people like you in our Virtual Organizing Community TODAY at https://nicelyplacedorganizing.com/coming-soon-our-virtual-organizing-community/.

Structure is the Foundation for Your Creativity with Carmen Bethea

In this episode, we talk with Carmen about her love for giving back and about how what she does as the Founder and CEO of The Soft Black Girl Club is her purpose work. This is the way she gives back to black women, with intentionality - creating a soft space for these women to be. We have a real conversation about her organizing journey - talking through things she does well and even how there are things she believes can improve on with the systems she uses. Carmen also shares how apps like Notion and CRMs are extremely helpful and how along the way, she has stumbled across a few new skills that she now uses heavily. Overall, one important thing we talked through is how at some point you have to figure out what you will allow and what you won't, when it comes to life and being organized, in order to choose happiness and peace. This is an episode you don't want to pass up on, so tune in now! Carmen A. Bethea is a dynamic communications and event marketing professional, media strategist, and the visionary founder of The Soft Black Girl Club, Inc., a Charlotte-based nonprofit and lifestyle collective designed to create empowering, joy-filled spaces for Black women. With a B.S. in Journalism & Mass Communication (Public Relations) from North Carolina A&T State University and an M.A. in Integrated Marketing Communications from the University of North Carolina Wilmington, Carmen brings a blend of creativity, strategy, and intention to every space she curates. With a robust background in marketing, retail media networks, influencer relations, and event planning, Carmen has held impactful roles at brands like Kohl’s, Flow Automotive, and her own boutique agency, Glitter the Agency. As the founder of the Soft Black Girl Club, she’s created over 24 events annually—from rooftop soirées and healing retreats to wellness workshops and literary gatherings—all designed to help Black women reclaim their softness, nurture community, and celebrate self-love. Carmen has been featured in outlets like Axios Charlotte and PINC Magazine, and continues to lead with heart, purpose, and a commitment to luxury and intentional living. Stay connected with Carmen and her organizing journey through her Instagram pages and find out about upcoming events she's hosting! Find all of this below. Group Page: @thesoftblackgirlclub Personal page: @carmennnalexis Behind the Scenes Page: @thecarmencoded Upcoming Events with The Soft Black Girl Club - August 15th: Press & Sip Class at Sip City, Charlotte, NC August 30th and 31st: Reclaiming Softness Experience - A Wellness Experience For more information, visit @thesoftblackgirlclub on Instagram. Are you stressed and overwhelmed in your organizing journey and in need of something more? For $62 a month, join us as we meet your need of real community and accountability in organizing. We will provide you with lasting clarity and support, in achieving work-life balance with timesaving & stress-reducing organizing strategies, walking with you every step of the way. Sign Up to join people like you in our Virtual Organizing Community TODAY at https://nicelyplacedorganizing.com/coming-soon-our-virtual-organizing-community/.