ABOUT THIS EPISODE
In this week’s episode of the Finally Seen™ podcast, we welcome Nicole Gabai. founder of B. Organized and author of The Art of Organizing to explore how true organization goes far beyond bins and labels. With over two decades of experience and a rare virtual organizing certification, Nicole reveals how managing our physical spaces can unlock energy, creativity, and peace of mind. From her signature “Back to One” reset method to the emotional layers behind clutter, this episode reframes organization as an act of self-leadership and self-care.
Whether you’re moving homes, building a business, or just craving clarity, this conversation will help you see your space and yourself in a new light.
In This Episode:
- How organization impacts your mental energy and productivity
- Creative systems that blend art, design, and structure
- Why “Pinterest-perfect” isn’t sustainable and what works instead
- Nicole’s methods: Back to One, Sections & Zones, and more
- The emotional side of clutter and how to navigate it with compassion
- Virtual organizing and how it can rewire habits for lasting change
Book: The Art of Organizing: An Artful Guide to an Organized Life
This episode is sponsored by:
Bobelo (Use code ChrissyBernal15% at checkout to get 15% off!)
Bio:
Nicole Gabai is a professional organizer, artist, and Certified Virtual Organizing Professional™ with more than two decades of experience helping people transform chaos into calm. As one of only 100 professionals worldwide with a Virtual Organizing Certification, Nicole offers both in-person and virtual sessions that guide clients from overwhelm and discouragement to clarity, creativity, and confidence.
Before founding Be Organized in 1999, Nicole worked in the fast-paced worlds of TV production, modeling, and textile design, with roles at MTV, Nickelodeon, and MacGuffin Films. That creative foundation informs her unique method, which merges design aesthetics with functional systems, a philosophy praised as “ingenious” by The Kitchn.
Nicole is the author of the bestselling book The Art of Organizing: An Artful Guide to an Organized Life, a colorful and practical guide that has helped hundreds of readers create harmony in their homes and businesses. She’s been featured in Martha Stewart Living, Southern Living, AARP, Real Simple, US News & World Report, Forbes, Boston 25 News, and more.
A Golden Circle member of the National Association of Productivity & Organizing Professionals (NAPO), Nicole has dedicated her life to helping people design spaces, and systems, that support who they’re becoming.
Website: https://www.b-organized.net/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nicolegabai/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NicoleGabaiProfessionalOrganizer/
