The Organized Life w/TakillaRene

TakillaRene

This is the go-to space for high-performing individuals ready to create a lifestyle of peace, productivity, and purpose through intentional organization. The Organized Life delivers real strategies and intentional systems that S.Y.S.T.E.M.s that Save You Space, Time, Energy, and Money!

  1. S3 | EP. 28 Preparing for the Holidays w/Tiffany Blassingame on Setting Students Up for Success

    1D AGO

    S3 | EP. 28 Preparing for the Holidays w/Tiffany Blassingame on Setting Students Up for Success

    As the year winds down and the holidays approach, it’s the perfect time to pause and reset how we support our children. In this episode of Preparing for the Holidays, I’m joined by Tiffany Blassingame, Professional Organizer and micro school owner, who specializes in student organization. We discuss practical ways to set children up for success in the second half of the year by strengthening routines, organization, and learning systems that actually work. This conversation helps parents approach the season with clarity, intention, and grace, while building habits that last beyond the holidays. Tiffany Blassingame started Simple Organization to provide organizing and productivity strategies to help students and families develop a more organized approach to home, work, and school. She is a member of Ebony & Orderly, a collaboration of 6 Black professional organizers in Atlanta. Tiffany is a founding member of the National Association of Black Professional Organizers and speaks frequently on the topic of DEI on various platforms. Tiffany Blassingame contact info:  IG: www.instagram.com/twblass  FB: www.facebook.com/twblass  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tblassingame  Micro-school: www.thefergusonschool.org Remember: It’s a lifestyle, not magic. 💫 If you have a topic on organization or questions on organization that you would like for me to discuss and/or if you would like to be a guest, email us @ info@xtremeaudacity.com. 🎥 Watch the full episode on YouTube. Schedule your Discovery Call: https://calendly.com/xtremeaudacity/discovery-call-google Websites: https://www.xtremeaudacity.com/ https://www.xtremeaudacity.com/blog Follow: TakillaRene https://www.instagram.com/takillarene https://www.facebook.com/takillac https://www.tiktok.com/@takillarene Xtreme Audacity Organized Solutions https://www.instagram.com/xtremeaudacity https://www.linkedin.com/in/xtremeaudacity/ https://www.pinterest.com/TakillaRene/ ...

    34 min
  2. S3 | EP. 27 Preparing for the Holidays w/Tiffany Blassingame on Supporting Young Minds

    DEC 16

    S3 | EP. 27 Preparing for the Holidays w/Tiffany Blassingame on Supporting Young Minds

    The holiday season can be especially challenging for children when routines shift and demands increase. In this episode, I’m joined by Tiffany Blassingame, Professional Organizer and micro school owner, who specializes in student organization. We explore executive function skills, how they impact focus, routines, and independence, and how simple organizational systems can better support our children during the holidays and beyond. This conversation helps parents lead with understanding, structure, and grace, without overwhelm. Tiffany Blassingame started Simple Organization to provide organizing and productivity strategies to help students and families develop a more organized approach to home, work, and school. She is a member of Ebony & Orderly, a collaboration of 6 Black professional organizers in Atlanta. Tiffany is a founding member of the National Association of Black Professional Organizers and speaks frequently on the topic of DEI on various platforms. Tiffany Blassingame contact info:  IG: www.instagram.com/twblass  FB: www.facebook.com/twblass  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tblassingame  Micro-school: www.thefergusonschool.org Remember: It’s a lifestyle, not magic. 💫 If you have a topic on organization or questions on organization that you would like for me to discuss and/or if you would like to be a guest, email us @ info@xtremeaudacity.com. 🎥 Watch the full episode on YouTube. Schedule your Discovery Call: https://calendly.com/xtremeaudacity/discovery-call-google Websites: https://www.xtremeaudacity.com/ https://www.xtremeaudacity.com/blog Follow: TakillaRene https://www.instagram.com/takillarene https://www.facebook.com/takillac https://www.tiktok.com/@takillarene Xtreme Audacity Organized Solutions https://www.instagram.com/xtremeaudacity https://www.linkedin.com/in/xtremeaudacity/ https://www.pinterest.com/TakillaRene/ ...

    34 min
  3. S3 | EP. 26 Preparing for the Holidays w/Darnita Samuels on Creating New Traditions w/o Overwhelm

    DEC 9

    S3 | EP. 26 Preparing for the Holidays w/Darnita Samuels on Creating New Traditions w/o Overwhelm

    In this episode of The Organized Life Podcast, therapist Darnita Samuels joins me to help you navigate the holiday season with clarity and confidence. We break down how to say “no” without guilt, how to protect your capacity, and how to create new family traditions that feel meaningful instead of overwhelming. If you’re tired of pressured expectations and routines that drain you, this conversation will help you simplify your holidays with S.Y.S.T.E.M.s that Save You Space, Time, Energy, and Money. Learn how to release old obligations, set healthy boundaries, and design a holiday season that supports your peace and your lifestyle. Darnita Samuels is a licensed marriage and family therapist and the owner of Agape Healing And Wellness Center. She’s from Detroit Michigan and is the author of "The In Between:  What To Do Between the Prayer and the Promise".  She has a passion for helping others achieve their goals through therapy, breaking down barriers and dealing with traumas that have stifled others from living.   Her favorite saying is,  "Don’t talk about it. Be about it". She is a public speaker and enjoys the interaction with groups as people learn about themselves And how to move forward in their lives. Darnita Samuels contact info: Purchase your copy of her book: https://www.darnitasamuels.com/  Website: www.agapehealingandwellness.com   IG Personal: https://www.instagram.com/darnitasamuels/  IG Professional: https://www.instagram.com/agapehealingandwellness/ Remember: It’s a lifestyle, not magic. 💫 If you have a topic on organization or questions on organization that you would like for me to discuss and/or if you would like to be a guest, email us @ info@xtremeaudacity.com. 🎥 Watch the full episode on YouTube. Schedule your Discovery Call: https://calendly.com/xtremeaudacity/discovery-call-google Websites: https://www.xtremeaudacity.com/ https://www.xtremeaudacity.com/blog Follow: TakillaRene https://www.instagram.com/takillarene https://www.facebook.com/takillac https://www.tiktok.com/@takillarene Xtreme Audacity Organized Solutions https://www.instagram.com/xtremeaudacity https://www.linkedin.com/in/xtremeaudacity/ https://www.pinterest.com/TakillaRene/ ...

    31 min
  4. S3 | EP. 25 Preparing for the Holidays w/Darnita Samuels on Knowing Your Capacity

    DEC 2

    S3 | EP. 25 Preparing for the Holidays w/Darnita Samuels on Knowing Your Capacity

    In this episode of The Organized Life Podcast, TakillaRene (TLOS) sits down with Darnita Samuels who breaks down what capacity really means, how to recognize when you’ve reached your limit, and how to respond in healthy, sustainable ways. Together, we explore the emotional, mental, and physical load women carry during the holidays and why so many of us find ourselves overwhelmed before the season even begins. Darnita shares practical strategies for managing your bandwidth, protecting your peace, and honoring your limits without guilt. If you’re preparing for the holidays and want to build a season filled with clarity, joy, and intentional living, this episode will give you the tools and perspective you need. Darnita Samuels is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and the owner of Agape Healing And Wellness Center. She’s from Detroit Michigan and is the author of "The In Between:  What To Do Between the Prayer and the Promise".  She has a passion for helping others achieve their goals through therapy, breaking down barriers and dealing with traumas that have stifled others from living.   Her favorite saying is,  "Don’t talk about it. Be about it". She is a public speaker and enjoys the interaction with groups as people learn about themselves And how to move forward in their lives. Darnita Samuels contact info: Purchase your copy of her book: https://www.darnitasamuels.com/  Website: www.agapehealingandwellness.com   IG Personal: https://www.instagram.com/darnitasamuels/  IG Professional: https://www.instagram.com/agapehealingandwellness/ Remember: It’s a lifestyle, not magic. 💫 If you have a topic on organization or questions on organization that you would like for me to discuss and/or if you would like to be a guest, email us @ info@xtremeaudacity.com. 🎥 Watch the full episode on YouTube. Schedule your Discovery Call: https://calendly.com/xtremeaudacity/discovery-call-google Websites: https://www.xtremeaudacity.com/ https://www.xtremeaudacity.com/blog Follow: TakillaRene https://www.instagram.com/takillarene https://www.facebook.com/takillac https://www.tiktok.com/@takillarene Xtreme Audacity Organized Solutions https://www.instagram.com/xtremeaudacity https://www.linkedin.com/in/xtremeaudacity/ https://www.pinterest.com/TakillaRene/ ...

    34 min
  5. S3 | EP. 24 Preparing for the Holidays w/Jevata Crawford on You Can’t Skip the Middle

    NOV 26

    S3 | EP. 24 Preparing for the Holidays w/Jevata Crawford on You Can’t Skip the Middle

    In this powerful episode of The Organized Life, TLOS (The Life Organizing Strategist) sits down again with social scientist, move manager, and author Jevata Crawford, to remind us that transformation doesn’t happen overnight — it happens in the middle. As we prepare for the holidays, Jevata shares deep insights from her new book, Moving in Place: More Than Boxes – Moving Is About You (Not Just the Stuff), and challenges us to embrace the often-messy, always-necessary middle of every transition. Whether it’s decluttering your home, preparing your heart for a new season, or creating systems that support peace and productivity, this conversation will inspire you to slow down, do the hard work, and give yourself grace as you move through life. You’ll learn how to: Recognize that we’re always “in motion,” not just physically, but mentally and spirituallyEmbrace the process of change instead of rushing to the outcomeBuild S.Y.S.T.E.M.s that Save You Space, Time, Energy, and MoneyPrepare your home and your heart for a clutter-free, peaceful holiday seasonThis episode is your reminder that you can’t go from A to C without walking through B. The middle matters, it’s where growth, clarity, and lasting transformation live. Jevata Crawford’s contact info: Purchase your signed copy of her book: https://projectmovelv.com/  Website: https://projectmovelv.com/  IG: https://www.instagram.com/projectmove_curator/  Threads: @projectmove_curator Remember: It’s a lifestyle, not magic. 💫 If you have a topic on organization or questions on organization that you would like for me to discuss and/or if you would like to be a guest, email us @ info@xtremeaudacity.com. 🎥 Watch the full episode on YouTube. Schedule your Discovery Call: https://calendly.com/xtremeaudacity/discovery-call-google Websites: https://www.xtremeaudacity.com/ https://www.xtremeaudacity.com/blog Follow: TakillaRene https://www.instagram.com/takillarene https://www.facebook.com/takillac https://www.tiktok.com/@takillarene Xtreme Audacity Organized Solutions https://www.instagram.com/xtremeaudacity https://www.linkedin.com/in/xtremeaudacity/ https://www.pinterest.com/TakillaRene/ ...

    26 min
  6. S3 | EP. 23 Preparing for the Holidays w/Jevata Crawford on Grace for the Move

    NOV 19

    S3 | EP. 23 Preparing for the Holidays w/Jevata Crawford on Grace for the Move

    In this episode of The Organized Life Podcast, TakillaRene (TLOS) sits down with Jevata Crawford, Social Scientist, Move Manager, and author of the powerful new book Moving in Place: More Than Boxes – Moving Is About You (Not Just the Stuff). Jevata brings her project-management superpower to the mic, showing us how to turn overwhelm into order, both in our homes and in our hearts. As part three of the Preparing for the Holidays series, “Grace for the Move” dives deep into what it truly means to move, not just from one home to another, but through life’s constant transitions. Together, TakillaRene and Jevata explore how every shift, whether physical, emotional, or spiritual, requires patience, grace, and systems that support peace and productivity. If you’re feeling stretched between where you’ve been and where you’re going, this conversation will remind you that it’s okay to be in motion. The key is to move with intention, compassion, and clarity. Jevata Crawford’s contact info: Purchase your signed copy of her book: https://projectmovelv.com/  Website: https://projectmovelv.com/  IG: https://www.instagram.com/projectmove_curator/  Threads: @projectmove_curator Remember: It’s a lifestyle, not magic. 💫 If you have a topic on organization or questions on organization that you would like for me to discuss and/or if you would like to be a guest, email us @ info@xtremeaudacity.com. 🎥 Watch the full episode on YouTube. Schedule your Discovery Call: https://calendly.com/xtremeaudacity/discovery-call-google Websites: https://www.xtremeaudacity.com/ https://www.xtremeaudacity.com/blog Follow: TakillaRene https://www.instagram.com/takillarene https://www.facebook.com/takillac https://www.tiktok.com/@takillarene Xtreme Audacity Organized Solutions https://www.instagram.com/xtremeaudacity https://www.linkedin.com/in/xtremeaudacity/ https://www.pinterest.com/TakillaRene/ ...

    34 min
  7. S3 | EP. 22 Preparing for the Holidays w/Dina Smith on Start w/The End in Mind

    NOV 11

    S3 | EP. 22 Preparing for the Holidays w/Dina Smith on Start w/The End in Mind

    In this special episode of The Organized Life Podcast, join Takilla Combs (TLOS), The Life Organizing Strategist, as she welcomes Coach, Speaker, and Licensed Professional Counselor Dina Smith—one of the founding members of the National Association of Black Professional Organizers (NABPO)—for Part 2 of “Preparing for the Holidays: Mentally, Emotionally, and Physically.” In this episode of The Organized Life Podcast, TakillaRene is continuing the conversation with special guest Dina Smith, Coach, Speaker, Licensed Professional Counselor, and one of the founding members of the National Association of Black Professional Organizers (NABPO). Together, they dive into Part 2 of the “Preparing for the Holidays” series, focusing on how to stay mentally, emotionally, and physically healthy during one of the busiest times of the year. Dina shares powerful insights on how to approach the holiday season with clarity and calm by starting at the end and working your way backward. This intentional mindset helps you design the kind of holiday you truly want to experience, one filled with peace, presence, and purpose, instead of stress and exhaustion. Together, Takilla and Dina explore how to stay mentally grounded, emotionally balanced, and physically energized during one of the busiest times of the year. You’ll hear practical strategies for setting healthy boundaries, protecting your energy, and building S.Y.S.T.E.M.s that save you Space, Time, Energy, and Money, the foundation of The Organized Life. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by the holiday hustle, this episode will help you reset your mindset, reclaim your peace, and create a season that actually feels good. Remember: It’s a lifestyle, not magic. 💫 If you have a topic on organization or questions on organization that you would like for me to discuss and/or if you would like to be a guest, email us @ info@xtremeaudacity.com. 🎥 Watch the full episode on YouTube. Schedule your Discovery Call: https://calendly.com/xtremeaudacity/discovery-call-google Websites: https://www.xtremeaudacity.com/ https://www.xtremeaudacity.com/blog Follow: TakillaRene https://www.instagram.com/takillarene https://www.facebook.com/takillac https://www.tiktok.com/@takillarene Xtreme Audacity Organized Solutions https://www.instagram.com/xtremeaudacity https://www.linkedin.com/in/xtremeaudacity/ https://www.pinterest.com/TakillaRene/ ...

    27 min
  8. S3 | EP. 21 Preparing for the Holidays w/Dina Smith on Mentally, Emotionally and Physically!

    NOV 4

    S3 | EP. 21 Preparing for the Holidays w/Dina Smith on Mentally, Emotionally and Physically!

    In this episode of The Organized Life Podcast, TakillaRene sits down with special guest Dina Smith, Coach, Speaker, Licensed Professional Counselor, and one of the founding members of the National Association of Black Professional Organizers (NABPO). Together, they dive into Part 1 of the “Preparing for the Holidays” series, focusing on how to stay mentally, emotionally, and physically healthy during one of the busiest times of the year. Dina reminds us that change doesn’t happen overnight, it happens through discipline, consistency, and grace. From managing expectations to setting boundaries and redefining what peace looks like during the holiday season, this conversation is both practical and powerful. Whether you’re preparing your home, your heart, or your mindset for the weeks ahead, this episode will inspire you to slow down, get intentional, and create the kind of peace that lasts beyond the holidays. Dina Smith’s info https://www.instagram.com/closet_therapywithdina/  https://www.facebook.com/closettherapywithdina  Remember: It’s a lifestyle, not magic. 💫 If you have a topic on organization or questions on organization that you would like for me to discuss and/or if you would like to be a guest, email us @ info@xtremeaudacity.com. 🎥 Watch the full episode on YouTube. Schedule your Discovery Call: https://calendly.com/xtremeaudacity/discovery-call-google Websites: https://www.xtremeaudacity.com/ https://www.xtremeaudacity.com/blog Follow: TakillaRene https://www.instagram.com/takillarene https://www.facebook.com/takillac https://www.tiktok.com/@takillarene Xtreme Audacity Organized Solutions https://www.instagram.com/xtremeaudacity https://www.linkedin.com/in/xtremeaudacity/ https://www.pinterest.com/TakillaRene/ ...

    29 min

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