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Big Hitters PodcastOrder in the Chaos: Sonya Weisshappel on Legacy, Time, and the Power of Knowing What You OwnIn this episode of the Big Hitters podcast, Andrew Hathaway speaks with Sonya Weisshappel, a professional organizer specializing in chaos management for high net worth clients. Sonia discusses her journey into the world of organization, the importance of knowing what you own, and how her two companies help clients navigate transitions and eliminate chaos in their lives. The conversation covers various themes including the significance of legacy, time management, and the role of technology in organization. Takeaways: Sonia helps clients understand and manage their tangible assets. Professional organizing goes beyond aesthetics; i...
2025-06-2626 min
Life in Transition PodcastIs Your Clutter Blocking Your Spirit? A Conversation with Sonya WeisshappelWhat would happen if your loved ones had to sort through everything you own tomorrow? Are you prepared for life's ultimate transition?In this episode of Life in Transition, Art Blanchford speaks with Sonya Weisshappel, the "Chaos Whisperer" behind Seriatim Inc. At just 14, Sonya witnessed something extraordinary—her father's spirit leaving his body. "I saw a vapor cloud come from his center and hover and leave," she recalls. This profound moment taught her our bodies are merely shells. Nothing goes with us in the end. How did this realization transform her life? Sonya channeled this spiritual understanding in...
2025-04-241h 13
The Failure GapA Conversation With Sonya Weisshappel, Founder of SeriatimAt Karrikins Group, we work alongside leaders to close the gap between great ideas and real results by combining business expertise with social science to help teams align on how to deliver together - driving better outcomes and stronger connections.In this episode of the Failure Gap, Sonya Weisshappel shares her journey as a professional organizer and author of 'Confessions of a Chaos Whisperer.' She discusses the importance of moving from agreement to alignment in personal organization, the power of conversation, and the emotional aspects of decluttering. Sonya emphasizes the need for preparation during life transitions...
2025-03-1846 min
Lighten Up! The Art Of Living Clutter Free#9 The Clutter Conundrum: Understanding It's ImpactSummary:In this engaging conversation, Melanie Cohen and her guest Sonya Weisshappel-Christy delve into the multifaceted world of clutter, exploring its physical, mental, and emotional dimensions. They discuss the importance of organization in life transitions, the impact of mental clutter, and the unique approach of Sonya's company, Seriatim. The conversation also touches on consumerism, the Diderot effect, and the significance of creating healthy habits to maintain an organized life. Ultimately, they emphasize the joy of transforming spaces and the importance of legacy in managing clutter.Takeaways:*It's not about being...
2025-02-2854 min
Organizing Life's Daily DemandsFrom Chaos to Calm: Sonya Weisshappel's Tips for Life TransitionsOrganizing Life's Daily Demands with Peter Gordon, Episode 59In this episode of Organizing Life's Daily Demands, Peter Gordon speaks with Sonya Weisshappel, professional organizer, move manager, and inventory expert who is the founder and CEO of Seriatim Inc in New York, celebrating 25 years this year. In May of 2024, she debuted her new memoir, "Confessions of a Chaos Whisperer."Tune in to the episode to hear about:- The origins of her business, Seriatim Inc, and the importance of organizing tangible assets, paperwork, and memorabilia, especially during major life transitions or crises...
2025-02-1921 min
Lighten Up! The Art Of Living Clutter Free#1 A Journey to Decluttering, Health and Weight LossSummary:Welcome to the very first episode of Lighten Up – Shedding Weight and Clutter for a Clearer Life! Join your host, Melanie [Last Name], as she shares her personal journey of transformation—both inside and out—and her mission to help others lighten their physical, mental, and emotional burdens. In this episode, Melanie dives into the life experiences that shaped her, including the joy and challenges of gymnastics, surviving scarcity and setbacks in her college years, and finding empowerment through weight loss and decluttering.Through deeply personal stories, Melanie reveals the connections between weight, clutter, and mindse...
2025-01-0316 min
A Better Divorce Podcast with Andrea VaccaThe Art of Letting Go: Decluttering and Downsizing During Divorce with Sonya WeisshappelIn this episode of A Better Divorce Podcast, Andrea Vacca is joined by Sonya Weisshappel, a professional organizer, move manager, inventory expert, Founder and CEO of Seriatim, Inc., a New York-based company that provides organization and logistical solutions for businesses and individuals in transition. Sonya is a published author, with her recent book "Confessions of a Chaos Whisperer" released in May 2024.
Tune in to hear about:
• The importance of accurately valuing assets before a divorce to avoid significant financial loss.
• The value of creating a detailed inventory of possessions, listing items b...
2024-06-2634 min
The UpliftersClearing our Clutter With The Chaos WhispererHow you do one thing is how you do everything. Again and again, in my work with women who are in transitional phases, I have seen how changing any one thing in our lives can kick off a cascade that changes everything. When people want to get unstuck, we often start by creating structure and organization in their daily lives to ensure their precious energy is focused where it matters most. And so, today I am thrilled to welcome Sonya Weisshappel, who is known as The Chaos Whisperer, for her work helping people organize their homes, their lives, and...
2023-06-0930 min
The UpliftersHow you do one thing is how you do everythingWelcome to episode 11 of The Uplifters Podcast!How you do one thing is how you do everything. Again and again, in my work with women who are in transitional phases, I have seen how changing any one thing in our lives can kick off a cascade that changes everything. When people want to get unstuck, we often start by creating structure and organization in their daily lives to ensure their precious energy is focused where it matters most. And so, today I am thrilled to welcome Sonya Weisshappel, who is known as The Chaos Whisperer, for her...
2023-06-0930 min
Moving AlongHiring a Professional Organizer - Part 2In Part 2 of our interview with Sonya Weisshappel, the CEO and founder of Seriatim professional organizers and inventory managment experts tells stories from her 23 years of helping people assess, get rid of and donate their stuff. Often precipitated by a crisis or major life transition such as a death in the family or decision to downsize or retire, people confront their belongings and often don't know where to turn. Sonya's mantra is know what you have, and once you know what you have you can determine its value. We discuss the importance of having an inventory of household items...
2022-03-1028 min
Moving AlongHiring a Professional Organizer to Help You Move - Part 1Sonya Weisshappel, CEO and founder of Seriatim (seriatim.net) was born and raised in San Francisco. When she was 13, her parents moved to New York, and living on Central Park West gave Sonya a whole new vision of herself in the world...especially when her dad died a year later. It taught her empathy, a key skill in dealing with people in her business, who call her when they don't know where to start. Proudly dyslexic, Sonya founded Seriatim in 1999, when she was at a loss for writing out a resume and applying to jobs in the u...
2022-02-1729 min
Being Motherhustler25: You Are on Borrowed Time With That Body with Sonya WeisshappelSonya grew up moving consistently on account of her father's employment with the US Air Force. She moved nine times before landing in New York City, where her family lived in temporary housing while her new apartment underwent renovation.
Shortly after the move into her renovated home on the Upper West Side, her father became terminally ill and passed away. She was only 13 years old. These events served as the catalyst for the eventual creation of Seriatim, Inc which she founded in 1999 on the belief that no one should ever have to face a...
2018-10-2854 min