Meet Mindy Noble

We had the good fortune of connecting with Mindy Noble and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Mindy, we’d love to hear about how you approach risk and risk-taking.
I think that risk taking is an essential component of having an entrepreneurial spirit. One does not have to “know” how to do something in order to do it. But you do have to be willing to take the risk in order to find out “how” to get it done. One also has to be willing to ask questions, to put themselves out there to get the assistance to advance your path. I have found that in most instances other successful people are willing to educate and or mentor you so you can be successful too. And I have always mentored others to pass it forward.

I can give you four examples of successful risk taking in my life. As a young woman I was a Milieu Therapist for a shelter for battered women. Funding for the shelter mostly came from federal funds. One day the Executive Director came to me and advised me that there was potentially a grant available for federal funds. The grant was for programming for the women. I had two weeks to write the grant and actually implement the program to prove its worth. I had never written a grant before. But I took on the challenge, met all the criteria and obtained $150,000 for the shelter.

Later, the same shelter lost a serious amount of other funding causing a downsizing of staff. As I was driving home on the day I was laid off, I saw a “For Rent” sign in a storefront window. I called the number. The future landlord stated that the property had been rented and the prospective tenant was meeting him at 1 pm, perhaps I would like to meet at the same time. The reason being that there were nine rooms available, but he did not think the prospective tenant needed all of them and perhaps I could strike a deal. Well, as it turned out, he only needed one room. I only needed two rooms. There was a kitchen in the property and a bathroom without a tub. One of my recently laid off co-workers needed an apartment and a place for a private practice. I called her immediately, asked her to come look at the place. I ordered a used tub from someone I knew. Lo and behold all three of us had our needs met. I opened a vintage clothing store and four months later took over the single room from the original prospect to expand my business.

Fast forward several years later, I had opened another clothing store in another city. I had participated in a fashion show put on by the local metropolitan paper. The next day as I was having lunch with another retail store owner. She suggested to me since I was so good at mentoring others that perhaps I should start charging for my time. Within minutes a gentleman who had been in the shop, and at the show came up to me while dining with my friend. He owned a marketing company and wanted to know if I would be willing to meet with him to “pick my brain”. I blurted out, yes, but I will have to charge you for my time. He said that would be fine! This was the day that started my professional organizing business!

Most recently, in my volunteer career as the Vice President for the Fort Lauderdale Woman’s Club I was asked to apply for a grant to The National Collaborative for Women’s History Sites to have the club receive a historical trail marker, honoring Ivy Stranahan, the “Mother of Fort Lauderdale” as part of the National Votes for Women Trail. Once again, I had to reach out to a local historian to help me get started on a project I only knew a little about. The project took two and half years to complete, but I got it done by collaborating with many people from all over the state. I have left a legacy to be proud of, because I said YES!

Can you open up a bit about your work and career? We’re big fans and we’d love for our community to learn more about your work.
My professional organizing company, Conquer Chaos Inc. consists of several areas of endeavors, I perform space planning and design services, clutter control, file and paper organization, and daily finance management, personal assistant and trouble-shooting services, tax planning, bookkeeping, moving assistance, medical claims management, social media, website design, fundraising and event planning. My business continues to excite me to this day. It never grows “old”. What I find challenging is that everyday when I go to see a client, something new always awaits me. I am an out of the box thinker. I have always been forward thinking in the sense of “if I can make something better, or more efficient” I will. My business model existed before the National Association of Professional Organizers came into being. I work both remotely and on-site. I have had clients from around the world and clients I have only met one time, yet have maintained relationships for years. I am readily available to handle client issues.

Within my industry there are several sub-categories of services available to prospective clients. Some organizers may specialize in specific areas, such as hoarding, senior moves, or digital organizing. I work in multiple areas which I believe supports my longevity in the industry, so does the foresight to adapt to industry changes.

I believe my ability to listen to client needs, adapt to those needs and my willingness to both explore and find solutions is what attracts my clients to me. Most of my clients are not “single project related” but are long term. Relationship building is “key”to my industry. In my business fifty per cent of my clients have found me through my website and the other fifty percent through personal referral. Most are high net worth. Some prospects may take years to contact me, while learning about who I am as a person. Integrity and discretion in my actions are also key to my success. I make life easier for my clients.

Many of my clients “adopt” me as a surrogate family member. One of my proudest moments was when one of my clients was having a 50th business anniversary party and invited me to attend. I asked them where I would sit, since I was not an employee. Her reply was you will sit with us because you are family! To add to that the company’s CPA firm president who was also in attendance pulled me aside to commend me on the exceptional job I did for the family. I glowed that evening!

A bigger challenge was when a client of mine unexpectedly passed away. She was living in an independent living facility. As part of my job when I was working with her was organizing all of her finances and her files. All of her children lived out west, she lived in Florida, but was to be buried in Michigan. She had passed on the first of the month. Her rent had been auto paid on the 25th of the month. The children only had the weekend to fly out and get what they wanted sorted. I had spoken to the facility that if we got all of her things out of the apartment over the weekend, could the family get their mother’s rent back? I helped the children sort and pack their mother’s belongings, get them shipped, got a few charities to pick up the furniture, etc. I was able to get the rent back for the children. I closed down all the accounts for the family’s executor. And lastly, since their mother had 75000 unused reward points, I was able to get all the children gift cards, courtesy of their deceased mother!

If you had a friend visiting you, what are some of the local spots you’d want to take them around to?
Both my friends and my clients know me as an adventurer of sorts. I love finding great restaurants and interesting places to go for fun and relaxation. I enjoy weekend getaways and day trips. So let’s go!

I enjoy staying at Airbnb’s. A favorite of mine is Kat’s Cozy Cottage and her second space located on the same property, Boho Bungalow in the MIMO district of Miami. On the property is an adorable boho indie garden area for having a glass of wine and just chilling. The MIMO district is an area of Miami adjacent to Biscayne Blvd. with several mid century modern hotels, literally taking you back in time. Walking distance from the cottage is the Dogma Grill. I love hot dogs, and here you can find any style of toppings from your place of origin! The MIMO district is full of a variety of eateries and you will not lack in finding a great place to dine. Wanting to cool down in the Miami heat? Hang out at the Vagabond Hotel pool, famous for where the Rat Pack used to stay. Want a vintage handbag, check out FLYBoutique. Desiring traditional American breakfast fare, try Jimmy’s Eastside Diner, which has been around since the 1960’s. Late evening for a cocktail and entertainment, head over to the Citadel in the Little River District.

Leaving the MIMO District, and heading over to the Miami River, I like the view from one of the oldest seafood and fish markets, Garcia’s Seafood Grille and Fish Market. Refugees from Cuba, the market was founded by the Garcia brothers. Still family owned and operated, the restaurant still has the original decor, with walls lined with historic photos. Leaving the market, I like heading over to Bayside Marketplace, a plethora of shops, restaurants, special events, guided tours, both land and sea, and the infamous HardRock Cafe. I enjoy dancing to the live music on the waterfront.

During season I usually start out by parking on Washington Avenue. I walk to Espanola Way where I also like to dine at the Pane e Vino, an award winning Italian restaurant. This small enclave of shops and galleries was first developed in the 1920’s. Cutting through the neighborhood I walk to Lincoln Road where you can find some of the best people watching on the weekend. Families, pets, street entertainers abound. Also on Lincoln Road on Sundays is their Antique and Collectible Market. I enjoy the Art Deco Weekend on Ocean Drive, complete with art, antiques, music, food, walking tours of the Art Deco Hotel District and dancing in the streets. For lunch or brunch the Front Porch cafe is good and reasonably priced. Lincoln Road is also home to the infamous Jackie Gleason Theater (Filmore). Also located in this district is the New World Center, home to the New World Symphony, where you can also sit outside on the lawn and enjoy the concerts. For a waterside Happy Hour, is Monty’s Sunset, located on a marina. If you do not want to shop and dine there is always the beach with its beautiful blue waters. Enjoy exercising, then rollerblading or cycling on the boardwalk is a sure way to keep fit.

Do you love history and beautiful gardens? A tour of the John Deering estate, Vizcaya Museum and Gardens in Coconut Grove was built on Biscayne Bay. I would suggest the tour so you can learn about the intricacies of the property.

One of my favorite secret places to go is a small outdoor shopping mall located in a neighborhood named Upper Buena Vista along Second Avenue. I love coming here on a Sunday afternoon. I love the Michelin award winning restaurant El Turco for Turkish food. The beautiful Bohi Tree (wishing tree) is the centerpiece of the outdoor area, where people can attach ribbons for their wishes. After lunch I enjoy a coffee from Finca’s and a dessert from Archetti’s Bakery. My favorite vintage apparel store, is the House of Findings, where I always find something! (sorry I am prejudiced having been in this business myself) If you have ever had an opportunity to attend a Candlelight Fever concert, doing so in the giant tiki hut, Palapa is an unforgettable experience.

Venturing further down NE 2nd Avenue is a local favorite, with both indoor and courtyard seating is the Mandolin Aegean Bistro featuring fine mediterranean cuisine. Leaving the restaurant and heading south is the Miami Design District, full of both furniture stores and fine, upscale apparel, Tom Ford, Gucci, Chanel, Dior, etc, located off of NE 2nd Avenue and between 39th and 42nd streets. Along NE 2nd Avenue are the design stores, including my favorite Design Within Reach.

No trip to Miami is complete without visiting Wynwood, which is adjacent to the Design District. Wynwood is known for the world’s largest outdoor graffiti museum, Wynwood Walls and local home to Art Basel, the largest international contemporary art show with a global audience. If you like ramen and sushi, Momason Wynwood is a great place to dine or even have brunch.

I hope you enjoyed your first visit with me, there is so much more to enjoy….another time!

The Shoutout series is all about recognizing that our success and where we are in life is at least somewhat thanks to the efforts, support, mentorship, love and encouragement of others. So is there someone that you want to dedicate your shoutout to?
I am a professional organizer for the past forty years. I have embarked on “many trips” as a part of my life’s journey. I have met many teachers throughout my life whose teachings I have embraced.

My first teacher is my mother, she is an artist, and former interior designer, and clothing manufacturer. I share her passion for fashion, interior design and art. I have used her teachings throughout my career. Whether it is acting as a personal stylist, producing a fashion show, modeling, merchandising a store, decorating client homes, or choosing framing materials for client art. Her influences are with me.

As a teenager I had a friend who noticed my ability to relate to all kinds of people with compassion and empathy. He suggested I join a crisis intervention team, which I did and practiced as a volunteer for many years. I received a Mayoral Certificate of Recognition by the City of Oak Park for my contribution to the well-being of others. When it came time for college my major was Psychology with a minor in Accounting. I paid my own way through college by working in the fashion retail world.

While volunteering for an agency that assisted battered women I advanced research in the area of domestic violence, spoke before the House Judiciary Committee and became a part of a legislative editing team to successfully change the laws pertaining to domestic violence in the State of Michigan. While doing a required college internship in the field of domestic violence, the Executive Director, approached me to write a federal grant requesting funding. She saw something in me that lit a fire in my soul, called “just do it”! And I did with successful results.

Both during and after my time at the shelter, I was living with a tax attorney. After I was laid off from my job at the shelter, I opened a vintage clothing store. During this time period he taught me everything I needed to know about opening a business, inventory control, sales tax, tax reporting and general bookkeeping, all of which I managed on my own. In those days we did not have computers, everything was manual. What I learned from him I use every day in my professional organizing business.

After relocating to Florida to work in the medical field, I decided to reopen my organizing business here. One of my early clients owned a web technology company. They taught me how to write code for early web site development in the Windows environment. Later, I was hired by another couple who were software engineers for Apple users, they taught me about Apple. Today I work with both Microsoft and Apple.

For the past fourteen years , in my volunteer world as the second Vice President of the Fort Lauderdale Woman’s Club, I have had many mentors and supporters from the members, who have encouraged my passion for fundraising and volunteerism. I mostly use music, art, film and fashion for fundraising for the club. I am currently planning a Fashion Show at the clubhouse for October 10, 2025. I was named Woman of the Year in 2016.

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Image Credits
Mindy Noble, Amalie Parrott,