October Chapter Meeting

Monday, October 28, 2019
6:15 PM - 8:30 PM 

Sponsored by:

NAPO-LA Ask the Experts Series:
Case Studies by Professional Organizers
Presented By
Cari Dawson - Small Business Organizing
Nancy McFarland - Photo Organizing
Cary Prince, CPO® - Organizing Creatives

How do professional organizers tackle their most challenging projects? Join us for a deep dive into three case studies by a panel of top experts in the Los Angeles area. Each organizer will share details from one client project that helped broaden her skill set. We will learn the strategies they considered, the obstacles they faced, and the solutions they implemented. We’ll discover what worked, and what didn’t, and what they learned along the way.

Cari Dawson - Small Business Organizing

Cari Dawson, of Cari’s Custom Organizing, has been a Professional Organizer for 10 years.  Cari is a Financial Organizer, which is a combination of Daily Money Management and Small Business Bookkeeping. Cari is a member of AADMM, and is a Certified Pro-Advisor for QuickBooks Online. Cari served two terms as NAPO-LA’s Treasurer, and also has volunteered as our database coordinator, a Neighborhood Group Coordinator, and a member of the 2011 Organizing Awards Committee. 

Nancy McFarland - Photo Organizing

Nancy McFarland- owner of SoCal Photo Solutions, has been in the business of managing and archiving clients’ photo collections for over 25 years. She is a founding member of APPO, the association of professional photo organizers, helped create their certification program & was their West Coast training specialist until 2014.

She is Home Movie certified through Pro 8 Millimeter and is a NAPO Golden Circle member.

SoCal Photo Solutions services include printed & digital photo organizing as well as photo, slide, negative and large format scanning and custom book design.

Cary Prince, CPO® - Organizing Creatives

Cary Prince, CPO® empowers busy, creative people to do what they love by transforming their lives one space at a time. As a former music executive who spent over 20 years working for two of the world’s largest entertainment companies, Cary understands the demands on people’s time and how that can cause chaos, stress and disorganization to schedules, spaces and the people around you. She founded Cary Prince Organizing, LLC to help time-challenged executives, right-brain creatives and busy families clear the clutter, organize their spaces, manage their time and regain control of their lives. A long-time volunteer, Cary has served on NAPO-LA’s Board of Directors for 3 years (2 years as Director of Marketing and 1 year as Vice President), 2 years NAPO’s National POINT Committee Chair and is currently on NAPO’s National Board of Directors.

Donation Drive!

October meeting sponsor, NAPO-LA non-profit Business Partner, The Help Group, will be collecting donations for their new thrift shop.

Level 1 & Visitors $15 • Valet Parking Only - $12

Beverly Hills Marriott Hotel
1150 South Beverly Drive
Los Angeles, 90035

The Opportunity Drawing continues with...
Louisa Gravelle!

Louisa Gravelle is a Certified Professional Organizer, & the owner of New Leaf Organizing, LLC. After a successful 20 year career as a wardrobe stylist, Louisa turned her expertise to assisting homeowners, professionals, and small businesses get out from under their clutter. She specializes in serving people who are overwhelmed, whether it is situational or chronic. Louisa began organizing in 2011 & joined NAPO in 2015. She is the Professional Development Director for NAPO-LA. Along with her valuable home, office, and closet organization skills, Louisa brings a uniquely qualified proficiency to the field of professional organizing. She has a honed eye for design, color, balance, and harmony. Her approach is compassionate and non-judgmental. Also, Louisa is a speaker & teaches organizing at a local adult school.