How It Works

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Wendy Samuel ’71

Manhattan, New York
Certified professional organizer and owner of Clutter Therapy, LLC

The Product

Organized home offices. “In a nutshell, I declutter people. Everyone has basically the same problem—where do you put everything so that it’s easy to access and keep organized?”

The Problem

Samuel’s client worked from home, but disliked his office in the den, so his dining room table was covered with business papers and supplies. He wanted to reclaim his dining table for its intended use.

The Solution

Samuel repurposed a storage closet in the dining area and transplanted the client’s papers. “We didn’t have to build anything—we just bought stand-up files and folders. Now he just has one small pile of papers on his table that can be taken care of in five minutes.”

Why It Works

It uses what’s already there. “My system is to create a home for everything. I give people a way to live more efficiently in the space they have.”