Simplicity Speaks

Laurie Martin, a Certified Professional Organizer, is a passionate and engaging speaker who motivates audiences to put her relevant, practical ideas into tangible action. Simplicity brings clarity to topics to deliver a powerful and memorable message. You can see Laurie “In the News” below and learn about organizing your home, your car, your day and much more.


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Laurie Martin On Charlotte Today!

  • Simplicity-2025

    What to Purge at the Start of 2025

    Getting clutter free for the New Year is paramount in moving forward. The things that we have held onto need to be discarded to enable a fresh new start.

    What to Purge at the Start of 2025

  • Two people standing behind a table displaying school supplies, including a whiteboard with a list, a backpack, containers, a water bottle, and shoes in a basket. A children's photograph is in the background.

    Creating Afternoon Routines with Kids-8/2024

    Teaching kids order and responsibility with Simplicity Organizers.

    Routines with Kids

  • Two women standing behind a table displaying organizing products, including a storage box, coupons, a basket, and a calendar, on a TV show set with a skyline image in the background and a website URL displayed at the bottom.

    Creating Systems Where The Action Takes Pace 1/24

    Simplicity Organizers have easy steps you can take, to get your home back in order.

    Building Organizational Systems where the Action Takes Place

  • Three people standing behind a wooden table with various items, including plates, binders, a blue basketball, plastic containers, and a label maker. A small broom and dustpan are also visible. A TV screen in the background shows a cityscape.

    It's Time To Clean Out Your Garage 9/23

    Garages often become storage units for lots of clutter.

    Take Back Control Of Your Garage

  • Two women indoors, one holding a trash bag, standing near a pile of clothes. The setting is a living room with a couch and decorative pillows. The label "Laurie Martin, Simplicity Organizers" and the WCNC Charlotte logo are visible on screen.

    Keep Your Car Clean And Organized 4/23

    Laurie Martin tackles the chaos in Mia's car.

    Car Chaos To Organized Car

  • Three women posing in a TV studio with a "Charlotte Today" backdrop. They stand behind a table displaying a "Keep, Donate, Toss" sign, a wicker basket, and framed items. One woman holds the basket. The scene appears organized for a segment on decluttering or organizing.

    Steps To Declutter, Before You Move 3/23

    Want to sell your home but feel overwhelmed at the thought of getting it ready to put on the market?

    5 Steps To Declutter Before You Move

  • Two people smile while standing behind a wooden table with organizational items on it, including a storage drawer with clothes, a weekly planner, and a shopping bag from The Container Store. Behind them is a screen displaying a city skyline.

    Avoiding Perfectionism When Organizing-11/2022

    If we can recognize  images of magazines and social media aren’t always reality, and we give ourselves grace and focus on our small accomplishments, then we will start to be able to feel success.

  • Two people smiling indoors, standing behind a wooden table with various items including a small cheesecake on a plate, a framed photo, a timer, a wicker box, and some folded paper. A TV screen in the background displays a city skyline.

    Getting Your Kids Motivated to Clean Up-8/2022

    Kids it's time to get organized and clean up.

    Tips to help motivate your kids to tidy up.

  • Laurie featured on Charlotte Today Simplicity Organizers Your Car

    Organizing Your Garage-4/2022

    Simple tips for organizing your garage.

    It's Time To Clean Out The Garage

  • Laurie Martin on Charlotte Today New Year Organizing

    Organizing for the New Year-2022

    We all long for a more simple life yet we constantly feel overwhelmed, over-scheduled and stressed. For more tips:

    Get Organized in The New Year!

  • Laurie Martin Charlotte Today Back To School

    Preparing for the School Year-2021

    Now that summer is closing out, it is time to start implementing some new back to school organizational strategies.

    Back To School Organizational Tips

  • A group of four people standing behind a table with organized storage bins and a drawer containing office supplies. The clear bins are labeled: Office, Kids Labels, Car, Upstairs, Playroom, Laundry Room. The background features a blue wall with a screen displaying the word 'CHAR'.

    Organize Your Junk Drawer-2/2020

    Laurie Martin shows us how she decluttered her neighbor's junk drawer.

    Organize Your Junk Drawer

  • Three people smiling behind a table with organized containers labeled for holiday decorations. A TV screen displays "Charlotte Today," and a donation bag and recycling symbol are visible. A 2020 January calendar is on the table.

    5 Ways to Simplify for the Holidays-2019

    Laurie Martin with Simplicity Organizers shows us how less can be more with the holidays.

    5 Ways To Simplify For The Holidays

  • Two women are standing behind a table labeled with categories for recycling: plastic, paper, glass, and metal. The table holds various items for each category, including a plastic drink bottle, a paper egg carton, glass bottles, and metal cans. Behind the women is a sign that says 'Charlotte Today' and another sign that reads '5 Ways to Reduce Waste.' A recycling bag is also visible.

    How to Recycle Correctly-12/2019

    Laurie Martin explains Charlotte’s recycling program and recycling do’s and don’ts.
    Recycle Right

  • Two women standing behind a wooden table displaying various household items on the "Charlotte Today" set. The table holds containers labeled "Shoes" and "Blake," towels, reusable bottles, a folding step stool, and children's books and activities. A large screen with "Charlotte Today" is in the background.

    Traveling With Kids-11/2019

    See Laurie Martin on Charlotte Today discuss seven ways to make things easier for you host if you are staying with someone during this holiday season.
    How To Be A Great House Guest

  • TV show set with three people discussing household products on a wooden table, with a "Charlotte Today" screen in the background.

    7 Things To Do Before Trash Day-10/2019

    Laurie Martin shares things your family can do before trash day to keep your home clutter free. (October 2019)
    Trash Day Preparation

  • Three people standing in front of a "Charlotte Today" sign, surrounded by various labeled items on a table, including a calendar, a camera, a timer, a bag, and other organized objects.

    10 Ways to Motivate Yourself to Get Organized-9/2019

    Laurie Martin teaches you ways to motivate yourself to get organized on Charlotte Today! (September 2019)
    10 Ways To Start Organizing

  • Two women standing in a TV studio with a 'Charlotte Today' sign in the background, showcasing a display of organizational office supplies on a table, including pens, binders, label maker, and folders.

    Organizing A Homework Station-2019

    Laurie Martin shows us how you can keep the kids’ homework assignments organized by making a homework station.

    Organizing A Homework Station

  • Three people standing in front of a "Charlotte Today" backdrop with a table displaying organized travel and first aid supplies in labeled containers and bags.

    Summer Organizing Tips- 7/2019

    Getting organized for the summer sets the stage for a more enjoyable, productive and stress free season!

    How To Keep Your Summer Organized

  • Group of five people smiling indoors, standing close together in a cozy living room setting with autumn decorations.

    Raising Kids- 12/2016

    Wendy Petricoff, Charlotte Parenting Solutions, Laurie Martin, Simplicity Organizers, Angela Wilkinson, Total Nutrition Technology

    Happy Parents and Thriving Kids