E60: Organized Success: Balancing Business, Motherhood, and Community with Naeemah Ford Goldson

In this episode, host Dai Smith interviews Naima Ford-Goldson, a certified professional organizer and custom closet designer. Naima shares her journey into the organizing industry and how she discovered her passion for transforming spaces. She also discusses her role as the executive director of the National Association of Black Professional Organizers (NABPO) and the importance of creating a community for BIPOC organizers. Naima explains her specialization in custom closet design and how she helps clients maximize their space.

Finally, she shares her experience as a mompreneur and the challenges of balancing motherhood and business. In this episode, Naeemah Ford Goldson, a professional organizer and mompreneur, shares her insights and experiences. She emphasizes the importance of prioritizing tasks and delegating responsibilities to maintain a work-life balance. Naeemah also highlights the value of collaboration and referrals in the entrepreneurial world. She encourages entrepreneurs to focus on their zone of genius and refer clients to others who excel in different areas. Naeemah's story inspires listeners to embrace the modern mompreneur lifestyle and find joy in planning and organizing.

Takeaways

1. Discovering a passion for organizing can come from personal experiences and a desire to create order in chaotic environments.

2. Starting a business as a mom can provide flexibility and the opportunity to prioritize family while pursuing professional goals.

3. Custom closet design is a specialized field that involves transforming spaces and creating functional storage solutions.

4. The National Association of Black Professional Organizers (NABPO) provides a supportive community for BIPOC organizers and aims to empower and uplift its members.

5. Balancing motherhood and business requires prioritization and finding a balance between family and professional responsibilities. Prioritize tasks and delegate responsibilities to maintain a work-life balance.

6. Collaborate with others and refer clients to those who excel in different areas.

7. Embrace the modern mompreneur lifestyle and find joy in planning and organizing.

8. Focus on your zone of genius and let go of tasks that others can do better.