Marie Kondo
Organizing consultant and author of 'The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up'
Born
October 9th, 1984
40 years ago
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
Japan
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An organizing consultant, authored 'The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up' in 2011, which launched a global tidying trend. Founded the KonMari Method, a system focused on decluttering and organizing, promoting a philosophy of retaining only items that 'spark joy.' Hosted the Netflix series 'Tidying Up with Marie Kondo,' which introduced her methods to a wider audience. Established a consulting firm that extends lessons on organization and minimalism.
'The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up'
Hosting 'Tidying Up with Marie Kondo'
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