Press Room
SELECTED MEDIA APPEARANCES & INTERVIEWS
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Online Interviews, Appearances, and Mentions
Creative Storage Solutions — Productivity & Organizing Blog Carnival, Organized Assistant, February 15, 2024
Forming New Habits — Productivity & Organizing Blog Carnival, Organized Assistant, January 18, 2024
Best of 2023 — Productivity & Organizing Blog Carnival, Organized Assistant, December 21, 2023
The Back-up Plan — Productivity & Organizing Blog Carnival, Organized Assistant, October 21, 2023
The Stop Doing List — Productivity & Organizing Blog Carnival, Organized Assistant, September 21, 2023
How to Organize Hair Accessories for a Clutter-Free Vanity, by Leslie Carona, Real Simple, August 21, 2023
Organizing Mistakes: 27 Slip-Ups to Avoid During Your Next Project | Redfin by Jamie Forbes, Redfin, July 12, 2023
Me and My Evernote with Julie Bestry, Triple “T” Productivity Podcast with Jon Tromans, June 21, 2023
Today with Julie Bestry: Letting Go of the Stress of Getting Things Done, Do It Today Podcast with Kara Cutruzzula, May 15, 2023
How To Make Paper Less Overwhelming, Organizing By Yve, April 5, 2023
Organizing Old School in 2023, The Mister Productivity Podcast, March 27, 2023
13 Remarkable Pros Share How They Make Their Helpful Next Step When Stuck, Oh So Organized Blog, March 19, 2023
First Friday Female Founder Feature: Julie Bestry, Organized for Success, March 3, 2023
Mastering the Art of Laundry: How to Sort, Wash, and Organize Your Clothes for Optimal Care, Porch, by Sofia Medina, January 16, 2023
Best of 2022 — Productivity & Organizing Blog Carnival, Organized Assistant, December 21, 2022
19 Must-Read Storage Hacks for a Cluttered Home | Redfin, by Jamie Forbes, November 10, 2022
Illness in the Family — Productivity & Organizing Blog Carnival, Organized Assistant, October 19, 2022
Adventures in Becoming an Evernote Certified Expert — Organized Assistant, October 12, 2022
An Expert’s Secrets to Stress-Free Productivity — Chattanooga Times Free Press, October 2, 2022 and Business Acumen column, Edge Magazine, October 2022, pages 24-25
Tips for Business Women — Productivity & Organizing Blog Carnival, September 12, 2022
Why Paper Still Matters, NAPO Podcast Stand Out, August 10, 2022
The Leader’s Asset Interview Series with Robert Barlow, July 27, 2022
(For more information, see Paper Doll on Planning & Prioritizing for Leadership.)
The Junk Drawer — Productivity & Organizing Blog Carnival, July 20, 2022
“Julie Bestry — Don’t Apologize…Organize!” Frank Buck: Productivity for Total Control & Peace of Mind (podcast link), June 15, 2022
Organizing for Summer Camp — Productivity & Organizing Blog Carnival, June 15, 2022
“11 Delightful Pros Share Best Cues for When It’s Time to Declutter,” by Linda Samuels, May 22, 2022
Digital Decluttering — Productivity & Organizing Carnival, May 18, 2022
Organizing Your Everyday Carry — Productivity & Organizing Blog Carnival, March 16, 2022
Anything But Idle’s 100th Podcast, March 14, 2022
“How to Prepare for a Move,” by Dana Shugrue, The Fill (BudgetDumpster.com), March 9, 2022
“Designing and Organizing your Dream Closet: Tips From the Experts,” by María José Meneses, Porch.com, March 3, 2022
“Everything You Want to Know About Becoming a Certified Professional Organizer,” Metropolitan Organizing, January 22, 2022 (updated; originally appeared November 2016)
“The Best Digital Planners for 2022 to Help You Stay More Organized This Year,” by Kells McPhillips, Shape.com, January 6, 2022
Paper FEAR and Tickles, The Streamlined Connection with Miriam Ortiz y Pino, CPO®, episode #3: Organizing Paper
Best of 2021 – Productivity & Organizing Blog Carnival, December 14, 2021
“Don’t apologize. Organize! – Best Results Organizing,” Go Solo Blog, Webkit, October 22, 2021
“10 Things You Can Do NOW to Make Your Kitchen More Organized,” by Jessica Harlan, AllRecipes.com, October 14, 2021
Getting Back to a Routine – Productivity & Organizing Blog Carnival, September 2021
The Most And Least Squeezed U.S. Metros: ATL, Pittsburgh Score High For Storage Space At Home While Miami, NYC Lag Behind, by Francis Chantree, StorageCafé, August 30, 2021
15+ Great Professional Organizers to Follow and Read, by Margarita Ibbott, DownshiftingPRO, April 24, 2021
Travel Planning – Productivity & Organizing Blog Carnival, April 2021
Home Office Storage Ideas: From Dad’s Study to the Modern Home Office [Guest post at Meori.com] March 5, 2021.
Boosting Productivity with Paper Planners – Part 2: Podcast Interview with Penny Zenker on Take Back Time, February 2021
“Organizing Checklists,” Productivity & Organizing Blog Carnival, January 2021
“We Asked 12 Professionals How They Made Their Moves Easier,” by Rocio Espinoza, January 5, 2021 (Even if you aren’t moving, so many organizers contributed so much good advice, you’ll find wisdom for getting so organized, you won’t need to move to a bigger home!)
“Tools of the Trade for Professional Organizers,” by Geralin Thomas, Metropolitan Organizing, January 5, 2021
“The Best of the Best Advice On How To Get Organized In 2021 — Part 2,” by Ronni Eisenberg, The Organizing Confessions, January 4, 2021
Boosting Productivity with Paper Planners – Part 1: Podcast Interview with Penny Zenker on Take Back Time, December 2020
“Home Organization: Tips from Professional Organizers,” by Rocio Espinoza, Porch.com, November 16, 2020
“Do You Have a Pandemic Project?” by Melissa Gratias, April 7, 2020
“How to Get Your House in Order Without Buying Anything New,” by Mekaila Oaks, Redfin, April 6, 2020
“My Conversation with a Certified Professional Organizer,” by Gary D. Haskins, LinkedIn and Bank of America RVA Community Blog, January 22, 2020
“Take the 30 Day Decluttering Challenge” by Bretton Keenan, Dumpsters.com, January 10, 2020
“Now Is the Right Time to Declare Bankruptcy On Your Projects,” by Kara Cutruzzula, Forge, December 20, 2019
“The Best Kids Closet Organizers,” by Mary Honkus, Real Simple, October 19, 2019
“8 Tips to Help You (Finally) Organize Your Kids’ Closets,” by Mary Honkus, Real Simple, October 16, 2019
“Gently Discuss the Swedish Death Clean With Loved Ones,” by Alia Hoyt, HowStuffWorks.com, May 22, 2019
“Tame Your Kids’ Playroom With These 5 Expert Tips,” by Mary Honkus, Real Simple, April 30, 2019
“The Best IDEA Products of All Time, According to Pro Organizers,” by Katie Holdefehr, RealSimple.com, March 7, 2019
“4 Types of Clutter: How Many Are You Holding Onto,” by Melinda Sinerez, Realtors.com, January 9, 2019
“Start Fresh: 30 Day Decluttering Challenge,” by Katima Hazimihalis, Dumpsters.com, December 28, 2018
“How to Make the Most of a Dorm Room, According to a Professional Organizer,” by Stephanie Sisco, Real Simple, September 2018
“9 Ways to Keep Your Writing Safe,” Write-Publish-Sell, September 8, 2017
7 Tips to Keep an Organized Home When You Have Kids, Minnesota Post-Bulletin, June 15, 2017
“Garage Makeover 101: Tips to Help Get the Job Done Swiftly,” Nancy Mattia, Watertown Public Opinion, March 2, 2017
“Get Organized: 6 Tips for Busy Families,” Nancy Mattia, Inspired Living Omaha, February 12, 2017
“Garage Makeover 101,” by Nancy Mattia, Ion@Home Hacks, January 25, 2017
“22 Organizing Gurus Reveal Their #1 Moving Tip,” by Shawn Lim, Rental Lorry Singapore, January 23, 2017
“Professional Goal-Setters Tell You How To Make Your Resolution Stick,” Atlas Updates, January 12, 2017
“How to Un-Trim a Christmas Tree,” Nancy Mattia, Ion@Home Hacks, December 8, 2016
“Tips from Top Home Decor Bloggers on Organizing a Small Space,” Apartment Advisor, November 4, 2016
“The Small Business Insurance Case for Reducing Office Clutter,” Insureon Blog, April 8, 2016.
“17 Organizing Experts Reveal How to Get Organized When You Are Too Overwhelmed,” Happily Ever Uncluttered, February 16, 2016
“Organization 101: Why Organizing Your Business Matters,” Insureon Blog, January 13, 2016.
“10 Must-Read Organizer Blogs for a Clutter-Free 2016,” by Allie Johnson, SpareFootBlog, January 4, 2016
“13 Experts Reveal Top Holiday Stress Management Tips!” True Stress Management, December 1, 2015
“7 Tips for Getting Your Kids Hooked on Decluttering,” by Allie Johnson, SpareFootBlog, July 27, 2015
“Someone You Should Know: Julie Bestry,” by Rhonda Wise, The Jewish Journal of Western New York, March 2015, page 13
“5 Ways to Make Getting Organized Fun,” by Christelle Lujan, Self Storage Finders Blog, February 6, 2015
“Un-Decking the Halls: Tips for Holiday Decluttering,” by Allie Johnson, SpareFootBlog, December 11, 2014
“What Professional Organizers Really Do, and How They Can Help,” by Alan Henry, Lifehacker, November 26, 2014
“How To Stop Paper Clutter from Piling Up,” by Cass Colin, Grandparents.com, November 2014
“SpareFoot Survey: Over One-Fourth of U.S. Households Have a Clutter Problem,” by Allie Johnson, SpareFoot Blog, November 3, 2014
“#RocktheJob with Julie Bestry,” Pearl & Associates, September 5, 2014
“They Have To Want It: Q&A with Julie Bestry,” by Jenny Young, Uncle Bob’s Get Stor-ganized, March 4, 2014
“Spending: What You Need to Know About Going Paperless,” by Lisa Gerstner, Chicago Tribune, December 13, 2013
“Profile of ‘Nooga Professional Organizer Julie Bestry,” the nooga life, March 31, 2013
“Summer Organizing Spotlight: Julie Bestry,” I’m An Organizing Junkie Blog, August 2, 2012
“Type 1 Diabetes: Your Life: Organized,” T1 Everyday Magic from DisneyFamily.com, January 2012
“The Organizer’s House: Featuring Julie Bestry,” with Krista Colvin, Organize the Whole Shebang, June 8, 2011
“Work At Home Respect: Getting It From Others”, by Trisha McCombs, The Denver Examiner, April 16, 2009
“It’s All About Respect When You Work At Home”, by Trisha McCombs, The Denver Examiner, April 14, 2009
“The O-Myth interviews Julie Bestry, the Paper Doll,” hosted by Krista Kolvin and Brandie Kajino, March 27, 2009
“Girlfriends, Get Organized Together! Part 2,” GirlfriendCelebrations.com, January 13, 2009
“Girlfriends, Get Organized Together! Part 1,” GirlfriendCelebrations.com, January 12, 2009
“Place Your Order,” Rubbermaid, January 2009
“Q&A with a Professional Organizer–Julie Bestry,” Rubbermaid, November 26, 2008
“WBO Radio Show for Women Business Owners,” December 3, 2008
Newspapers and Magazines
Julie has been interviewed and profiled in a variety of print media outlets, including:
“The Power of Less: Bed & Bath Linens,” by Jessica Dodd, Real Simple, pages 54-55, December 2022
“Give Footwear Clutter the Boot,” by Leslie Corona, Real Simple, pages 52-54, May 2022
“Secrets of Getting Organized,” (multiple articles) Better Homes & Gardens, Spring 2022
“Edit Your Belongings,” Health Magazine, January/February 2022
“10 Minute Organizer: Beach Gear,” by Leslie Corona, Real Simple, page 62, June 2021
“The Many Ways to Manage Memories,” by Rachel Sylvester, Real Simple, pages 85-88, May 2021
“Organizing Challenge: Down to the Wires,” by Leslie Corona, Real Simple, page 50, November 2020
“Your Road Map to a Tidy Garage,” by Leslie Corona, Real Simple, pages 58-60, October 2020
“Get it Done: Refresh Your Medicine Cabinet,” by Leslie Corona, Real Simple, page 58, May 2020
“The Mother of All Wisdom: Feeling Homey – Mom Said…” Real Simple, page 72, May 2020
“Organizing Challenge: Stow Your Purses and Totes,” by Leslie Corona, Real Simple, pages 52-53, February 2020
“Organizing Challenge: Kids’ Closets,” by Mary Honkus, Real Simple, page 40-42, October 2019
“Organize This: Playroom Solutions,” by Mary Honkus, Real Simple, page 54, May 2019
“Smart Tips for Off-Season Storage,” Real Simple, page 50, April 2019
“How to Make the Most of a Dorm Room, According to a Professional Organizer,” by Stephanie Sisco, Real Simple, page 52, September 2018
“Why We Don’t Get All the Laundry Done,” by Betsy Goldberg, Real Simple, page 128, June 2017
“10 Ways to Cut the Clutter on Your Kitchen Counter,” Consumer Reports, Adapted from Consumer Reports’ Kitchen Planning & Buying Guide
“The Lowdown: What You Need to Know About Going Paperless,” by Lisa Gerstner, Kiplinger’s Personal Finance Magazine, page 77, January 2014
“Spending: What You Need to Know About Going Paperless,” by Lisa Gerstner, Chicago Tribune, December 13, 2013.
“Need $5800? It’s Hiding In Your House!,” by Melody Warnick, Redbook Magazine, page 148, May 2013
“10 Ways to Quell Kitchen Chaos,” Consumer Reports Kitchen Planning & Buying Guide, page 27, December 2012
“Recycle, Reuse, Reorganize: Keep Your Recycling Center Neat and Tidy,” Taste of Home’s Simple & Delicious, page 10, April/May 2012
“Small Business Week Interviews Julie Bestry,” by Heidi Richards, WE Magazine For Women, May 20, 2009
“Professional Organizer Changes Families’ Lives, One Pile At A Time,” by Samara Litvak, Hamilton County Herald, page 12, October 31, 2008
“Women build network to tackle business, social issues,” by Mary Fortune, The Chattanooga Times Free Press, November 19, 2007
“Stop Here And Get Organized,” by Nicole Peradotto, The Buffalo News, Home & Design Supplement, page 5, April 15, 2007
“Organizing — One of Life’s Greatest Challenges,” by Jill Ralston, CityScope Magazine, pages 48-49, Summer 2006
“Lessening Tax Stress: Avoid Headaches By Organizing,” by Lauren Howard, North Alabama Decatur Daily, March 7, 2005
“A Place For Everything,” by Lauren Howard, North Alabama Decatur Daily, January 11, 2005
“Confront The Clutter,” by Lena Basha, My Business Magazine, page 42, December/January 2005
“Prime Parking” by Lena Basha, My Business Magazine, page 42, December/January 2005
“And Everything In Its Place” by Lauren Howard, North Alabama Decatur Daily, January 11, 2005
“Take Time To Bring Organization To Your Life” by Julie Baumgardner; Chattanooga Times Free Press, page E3; Sunday, July 13, 2003
“Professional Organizers Are A Growing Trend” by Kathy Gilbert; Chattanooga Times Free Press, pages E1, E8; Sunday, October 20, 2002
Television
WRCB-TV3
Julie makes semi-regular appearances on WRCB-TV3 (Chattanooga’s NBC affiliate) on Eyewitness News Today and 3 Plus You:
Organizing Your Closets (January 2017)
Organizing for the New Year (December 2012)
Organizing Your Kitchen (January 2012)
Post-Holiday Organizing (December 2011)
Back-to-School Organizing (August 2011)
Organizing Your Kids for Summer Camp (June 2011)
Spring Organizing (March 2011)
Organizing for the New Year (January 2011)
Getting Organized for the Holidays (November 2010)
Organizing Your Kids’ Closets (September 2010)
Organizing Your Computer (May 2009)
Get Organized Month/Achieve Your Goals & Get Organized (January 2009)
Organizing Your College Search (October 2008)
Money-Saving Organizing Tips (June 2008)
Organizing Your Resolutions (January 2008)
Organizing for Caregivers (October 2007)
Organizing Your Kids For Summer Camp (June 2007)
Organizing Your Finances (February 2007)
Organizing Your Memories (November 2006)
Preparing For Disasters (August 2006)
Organizing Your Desk (May 2006)
Organizing Senior Citizens (February 2006)
Organizing for Stress-Free Holidays (December 2005)
Organizing to Recover from Identity Theft (September 2005)
Organizing for a Summer Road Trip (June 2005)
Organizing for the New Baby (April 2005)
Organizing Your Loved Ones (February 2005)
Clutter-Free Holidays (December 2004)
Organizing Your Grocery Shopping (November 2004)
Organizing for Dorm Life (July 2004)
Organizing To Prevent Identity Theft (May 2004)
Golden Tips For Organizing Golden Agers (February 2004)
Clutter-Free Holiday Gifts (December 2003)
Back to School Organizing (August 2003)
Getting Organized in the New Year (January 2003)
Julie also appeared on Trendz on Three with LaTrice Curry in June 2009, presenting garage organizing solutions.
WDSI (Fox 61) & WFLI (The CW-53)
Chattanooga Parent–Closet Organizing, Work-Life Balance (July 2009)
WTVC-Newschannel 9
Julie appeared live on ThisNThat to provide organizing tips for Goodwill of Chattanooga’s The Big Clean Sweep, March 19, 2015 and appeared in a series of public service announcements about organizing, decluttering, and supporting Goodwill programs.
UCTV-3
In April 2003, Julie Bestry and her Atlanta-based colleague Marilyn Long, were guests on the hour-long call-in program “The Joan Koplan Show” on UCTV-3, Ft Oglethorpe, GA.
Radio
On November 3, 2010, Julie appeared on Chewin’ the Chat with Jed Mescon, talking about organizing skills and downsizing issues for senior citizens.
On June 5, 2006, Julie sat down with Lynn Marie, host of Around & About Live, to talk about situational vs. chronic disorganization, hoarding, the causes of disorganization and some creative ways to add organization to your life.
Julie Bestry is always delighted to make time to speak to broadcast, print, and digital media representatives. Please contact Julie via email or phone 423-899-7151 to conduct interviews or get quotes for your article, column, book, or project.
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