Podcast
Organizing Untold
Hosted by Seirra Hamilton · EN
Often times, we, as people, feel judged for being disorganized, and it's not until we get into welcoming spaces that we feel comfortable with letting our guard down. On "Organizing Untold", host Seirra Hamilton sits down with busy business owners and those who work jobs between 8am-5pm - to talk through what it takes to navigate the tough challenges of being organized. Within each episode, they take us behind the scenes, into their personal organizing journeys to help other busy business owners and 8-5'ers become confident with organizing. Tune in for real-life experiences and tips.
10episodes
Episodes
Newest firstAll episodes
Navigating Your Way Through Organizing Systems with Najiyyah Floyd
Sep 2100:31:49Tap to summarizeWithin 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/.
Transcribe →The Art of Being Present and Pivoting with Sydnie Beason
Sep 600:26:48Tap to summarizeIn 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: @sydnieambeasonCycle the Dollar, Fundraising Event: @cyclethedollaUpcoming Events: September 21st, 3-7 pm: Cycle the Dolla Event at Common Market SouthEndNote: 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/.
Transcribe →How to Get Organized For Your Next Trip with Little to No Stress with Derek Johnson
Aug 3100:32:03Tap to summarizeWhen'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/.
Transcribe →Stay Ready So You Don't Have to Get Ready: Organizing Edition with Dr. Nicole Calhoun
Aug 1200:30:19Tap to summarizeIn 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/.
Transcribe →Structure is the Foundation for Your Creativity with Carmen Bethea
Jul 1800:37:29Tap to summarizeIn 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: @thesoftblackgirlclubPersonal page: @carmennnalexisBehind the Scenes Page: @thecarmencodedUpcoming Events with The Soft Black Girl Club -August 15th: Press & Sip Class at Sip City, Charlotte, NCAugust 30th and 31st: Reclaiming Softness Experience - A Wellness ExperienceFor 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/.
Transcribe →The Power of Routines and Making Necessary Adjustments with Kirsten Doe
Jul 700:24:05Tap to summarizeIn this episode, Kirsten talked about the importance of keeping the first thing first and doing what needs to be done in order to be able to do what you want to do. She shed light on how routines may not be glamorous but how they are necessary for efficient organization. Enjoy a few tangents related to friendship and how people confused Kirsten for Seirra. Overall, we know you'll receive key organizing takeaways, laugh, and reflect on possible ways your organizing journey relates to Kirsten's while you're listening to this episode.Kirsten Doe is a Columbia, SC native and an alum of Clemson University and the University of South Carolina School of Law. She graduated law school and is a member of the South Carolina Bar Association. She practices criminal prosecution in South Carolina, and she enjoys reading books, writing, live music, and spending time with family and friends.Are you in need of real community and accountability on your organizing journey? For $62 a month, we will provide you with lasting clarity and support, in achieving work-life balance with timesaving & stress-reducing organizing strategies. Sign Up to join people like you in our Virtual Organizing Community TODAY at https://nicelyplacedorganizing.com/coming-soon-our-virtual-organizing-community/.
Transcribe →What does it look like to Choose Peace? with Thelma Steed
Jun 1800:18:37Tap to summarizeIn this episode, Thelma shared how she desires peace and what that looks like within her organizing journey currently. We also talked about setting the standard early through the creation of systems that help you stay organized and in team settings to ensure organization is prioritized when you're working with people at work or in life overall. Read more about this episode's podcast guest: My name is Thelma, a proud Lowcountry native from South Carolina, now living in Charlotte, North Carolina. I’m a Commercial Banker, a licensed SC/NC Realtor and a serial entrepreneur in the event industry with years of experience bringing people’s visions to life. I’m also preparing for one of life’s greatest adventures becoming a first-time mom!Stay connected with Thelma and her organizing journey through her Instagram page at @lavishlistings_!In need of real community and accountability on your organizing journey? For $62 a month, we will provide you with lasting clarity and support in achieving work-life balance with timesaving & stress-reducing strategies. Sign Up for our Virtual Organizing Community TODAY at https://nicelyplacedorganizing.com/coming-soon-our-virtual-organizing-community/.
Transcribe →If It's Not on the Calendar then It Didn't Happen: Organization as a Realtor with Sherika Dyer
Jun 1300:22:10Tap to summarizeIn this episode, Sherika gave us a look into organizing from her world as a realtor. We also talked about someone in her life who played a pivotal role in ensuring Sherika had life skills, such as organizing instilled in her long before she used them in the capacity that she does currently. Find out who this important person is and explore the wealth of knowledge Sherika shares with us.Sherika Dyer is a retired U.S. Air Force veteran and licensed real estate agent in North and South Carolina. She specializes in helping veterans, first-time buyers, luxury clients, and those building or relocating. With a master’s in Human Resources Management, she brings strategy, empathy, and excellence to every transaction. Sherika donates 5% of her commissions to the Black Veterans Village and is committed to building legacies through real estate, community, and impact. To follow Sherika's journey as a realtor and with organizing, follow her on Instagram and TikTok at @sherikasellshomes. Find her on Facebook also at Sherika Dyer.Additionally, are you in need of real community and accountability on your organizing journey? For $62 a month, we will provide you with lasting clarity and support in achieving work-life balance with timesaving & stress-reducing strategies. Sign Up for our Virtual Organizing Community TODAY at https://nicelyplacedorganizing.com/coming-soon-our-virtual-organizing-community/.
Transcribe →Stay Where Your Feet Are with Chemise Miller
May 2900:28:53Tap to summarizeWhat happens when we want to do all of the things but it's more important for us to show up for ourselves? We talk about this and so much more in this episode. This episode is packed with tips on how to clear you mind of clutter and also what it's like to clear your space at your own will and by force, along with how to manage what it feels like in both cases. Join us in this episode as we also embark on the importance of staying where your feet are and honing in to overcome the challenges of life and organization.I am Chemise, a Charlotte native raised on the west side of Charlotte and a community philanthropist. I encourages people to keep striding towards their highest potential, however that looks to you.I attended a few intuitions like NC A&T and southeastern, but it was a community program at Goodwill called “Bank Works” that helped me follow her passion to serve the community and make a livable wage. I also attend and serve at Union Church, Concord, while being a daughter, sister, friend and a mother of 2 amazing young adults and urge people to keep one foot in front of the other because all things work together for God's good.To stay connected with Chemise and her journey, follow her on Instagram and TikTok at @love_lightbeauty.In need of real community and accountability on your organizing journey? For $62 a month, we will provide you with lasting clarity and support in achieving work-life balance with timesaving & stress-reducing strategies. Sign Up for our Virtual Organizing Community TODAY at https://nicelyplacedorganizing.com/coming-soon-our-virtual-organizing-community/.
Transcribe →Efficiency is Key: How to Stay Prepared through Life's Challenges with Ross Feldman
Apr 25, 202500:19:04Tap to summarizeIn this episode, we talked about the ties between efficiency and organizing - you can't have one without the other. We also talked about what it looks like to acknowledge others when their organizing journeys differ from yours and how it's still possible to find a common ground, whether it's with family or your team in business.With over 30 years in the IT field, Ross Feldman is the founder of Better Call I.T., a company built on integrity, communication, and getting it right the first time. He’s passionate about teaching others, thriving on those “ah-ha” moments when a concept finally clicks. A lifelong learner and problem-solver, Ross believes every day is a chance to discover something new. Originally from Philadelphia and now rooted in the South, he's a proud husband to his lovely and supportive wife Stephanie, dad to his son, Levi, an energetic gamer, and cat-dad to Binx.For more information about Ross' journey and services, find him and his team on Instagram and Facebook at Better Call I.T. While you're on Facebook, also tune into his podcast, IT On Call Professional Podcast!In need of real community and accountability on your organizing journey? For $62 a month, we will provide you with lasting clarity and support in achieving work-life balance with timesaving & stress-reducing strategies. Sign Up for our Virtual Organizing Community TODAY at https://nicelyplacedorganizing.com/coming-soon-our-virtual-organizing-community/.
Transcribe →