Michele's Media Interviews, Features and Brand Partnerships
Michele has worked with home and lifestyle brands on campaigns and collaborations that are aligned with her work as a Professional Organizer and a Certified KonMari Consultant. She has also been featured in both local and national media (Toronto, Vancouver, Atlantic, Calgary, Edmonton, Hamilton and Winnipeg) across Canada. Michele was previously featured on daytime television as an organizing expert on Canada’s number one morning talk show, The Marilyn Denis Show on CTV for seasons 10, 11 and 12.
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Latest Work and Features
MEDIA SEGMENTS & INTERVIEWS
Michele has been featured in both local and national media (Toronto, Vancouver, Atlantic, Calgary, Edmonton, Hamilton and Winnipeg) across Canada. Michele was previously featured on daytime television as an organizing expert on Canada’s number one morning talk show, The Marilyn Denis Show on CTV for seasons 10, 11 and 12.
The Zoomer on Vision TVTravel Hacks: In times of inflation, our travel experts reveal the secrets to making travel fun, affordable, and stress-free.
June 26, & 30, 2023 |
CTV Your Morning TorontoTV Segment: Kids Spring & Summer Fun Organization April 10, 2023. Y
Find the link to watch here: https://youtu.be/YWbcm7ks6_U |
The Zoomer on Vision TVTV Segment: Spring into a healthier you
April 23, 2022. Marissa Lennox and her panel discuss the best defences against the toughest aspects of aging, and simple habits to kick-start a healthier lifestyle. Watch the episode here |
The Marilyn Denis Show on CTVTV Segment: Declutter your home this spring with these tips. Professional organizer Michele Delory shared her top tips for tackling those highly used areas of your home to get you started on your spring re-organization. From the entryway to the kitchen counter, watch the clip here and article on The Marilyn Denis Show website here to learn all the simple ways you can bring all the fresh clean spring vibes into your home.
April 6, 2022 |
The Marilyn Denis Show
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The Marilyn Denis Show
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Photo Gallery of my segment on The Marilyn Denis Show
Organizing Your Home After The Holidays
Air date: Jan 3, 2022
CTV Morning Live Atlantic |
CTV Morning Live Vancouver |
The Marilyn Denis ShowSmart (and safe!) storage tips for everyday PPE
TV Segment on The Marilyn Denis Show. October 19, 2020. Like it or not, masks, shields and hand sanitizer have become an essential part of our everyday lives this year. Whether you're at home, at work or on the go, having proper PPE at the ready is crucial. So we asked organization expert Michele Delory to share her top tips for safely storing protective supplies, wherever you are. Click here for more. |
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The Marilyn Denis Show on
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My first TV segment on The Marilyn Denis Show on CTV
Kitchen Makeover & Home Organizing Hacks
February 18, 2021 and January 9, 2020 (Original air date).
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We gave a dated kitchen a complete transformation. Renovating your home can be an overwhelming task, especially when it comes to the kitchen. It's no secret that we love transforming spaces, so we decided to give one viewer a complete kitchen makeover! With the help of Designer Amanda Aerin and Professional Organizer Michele Delory, we were able to elevate Kim's space with a kitchen refresh. See more here.
Here's a link to the re-run that happened in Feb. 18, 2021: https://www.ctv.ca/shows/the-marilyn-denis-show/this-budget-friendly-kitchen-makeover-from-2020-is-still-a-great-source-of-inspiration-s11e94 |
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Simple ways to keep your home organized on a budget.Whether you live in a small apartment or a 4-bedroom house, keeping things organized can sometimes feel impossible. Creating a system that works for you and your family can take time, which is why Professional Organizer, Michele Delory, showed us effective organizing hacks for key areas in your home! See more here
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BRAND PARTNERSHIPS
Partnership with Desenio
Social Media Campaign
June 2023
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I partnered with Desenio to show how I use print art work to style my home in various areas, from the living room, bedroom, and staircase. I decided to have a Japanese theme of art to showcase as I travelled to Tokyo and Osaka earlier in the year, which inspired me and my son. I created an Instagram reel of the whole process of my purchase, receiving delivery, unboxing and finally the artwork in their frames in my home.
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Partnership with Poster Store
Social Media Campaign
July 2022
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I collaborated with the Poster Store to show how I use print art work to style my home in my bedroom. Last March 2022, I also worked with Poster Store to feature how I styled my living room space with their art work and frames.
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Partnership with Tineco
Social Media Campaign
June 2022- July 2022
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This summer, I collaborated with Tineco (Cordless vacuum) for their
Tineco 10 campaign, which was all about forming new habits! This marketing campaign on social media included the following deliverables: - 3-4 Quotes for Matte Stories and other media outreach - 4 Instagram posts with accompanying stories which included: - 1 announcing bundle giveaway - 1 showcasing Tineco products in use - 1 tips based post using Tineco - 1 announcing giveaway winner - Lastly, I created a cleaning guide for people doing Tineco 10 at home with my tips! |
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Spring Refresh with HomeSense Partnership
March-April 2021
I've partnered up with HomeSense this spring for an awesome giveaway to help with spring re-organization! I shared my tips for how to start a spring re-organization in three key areas of the home. If you need more help to get organized, how about a chance to win a virtual consultation with myself, PLUS a $2,500 shopping spree at HomeSense! All TJX Style + loyalty members can enter in from March 29th until April 11th, 2021.
Enter the contest at TJXStylePlus.ca.
As part of the Spring Refresh with HomeSense campaign, I worked on videos for the HomeSense Instagram stories to answer organization questions sent by the HomeSense followers. I had so much fun filming inside the TJX/HomeSense Showroom in Toronto with their in-house PR team.
Enter the contest at TJXStylePlus.ca.
As part of the Spring Refresh with HomeSense campaign, I worked on videos for the HomeSense Instagram stories to answer organization questions sent by the HomeSense followers. I had so much fun filming inside the TJX/HomeSense Showroom in Toronto with their in-house PR team.
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Global News Morning Toronto
e-Bay Partnership
How Canadians Are Changing Their Shopping Habits in 2020
TV Segment, Jan. 2020.
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Check out how Canadians are changing their shopping habits in 2020. My top four shopping trends and tips for the new year. Canadians are becoming more concerned of the planet, reducing waste, budget conscious, supporting local Canadian brands, healthy living and understanding the value of online and in-store shopping. Check out the video here.globalnews.ca/video/embed/6387876/
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Morning Live on CHCH Hamilton
e-Bay Partnership
How Canadians Are Changing Their Shopping Habits in 2020
TV Segment, Jan. 2020.
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Trying to shop smarter this year, and clear the clutter? KonMari expert Michele Delory joined us this morning with four of the big shopping trends for 2020 from eBay.
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Simplii Financial Partnership
Campaign Video Ad, Jan. 2019
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Check out this video featuring myself and a taste of what I do in this partnership with Simplii Financial in their #livesimplii campaign.
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Breakfast Television Toronto
Simplii Financial Partnership
Top Tips to Save Time, Money, and Energy in 2019
TV Segment, Jan. 2019
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Top tips to save time, money, and energy in 2019
It's time to simplify your life at home! Laundry, chores, and fixer-uppers might suck the life out of us. Certified KonMari and home organizing consultant Michele Delory stopped by this morning with tips to save time, money, and sanity. Watch it here |
FEATURED ARTICLES
Apartment Guide Blog
36 Moving Hacks to Make Your Transition Easier. April 10, 2024
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Whether you've found the ideal apartment in St. Paul, MN, or recently purchased your dream home in Des Moines, IA, moving into your new home can be an exciting new chapter in a person's life. But moving day itself can also be incredibly stressful.
As anyone who's moved can tell you, planning ahead can make the process much easier. No matter if you’re just moving across the street or moving to a different state, check out this ApartmentGuide article we were featured in that's jam-packed with 36 Moving Hacks to Make Your Transition Easier. |
Redfin
Check out the recent Redfin article we were featured in: The Ultimate Room-By Room Decluttering Checklist | Redfin April 27, 2023.
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Creating a decluttering checklist is an excellent way to begin organizing your home and simplifying your life. Along with helping you take stock of your belongings, lists can help you stay on track and prioritize the areas that need attention. However, following your checklist can be difficult with so many distractions in everyday life. Luckily, we can help.
Read on for Redfin’s ultimate decluttering checklist, plus expert-backed tips to help you clear the clutter once and for all. Read the full article here: The Ultimate Room-By-Room Decluttering Checklist | Redfin |
Porch
Feature on Porch: How to Improve a Pantry and Keep a Kitchen Organized. March 2023
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Check out my tips featured in the latest article of Porch:
https://porch.com/advice/minimalist-living-tips |
Streets of Toronto
This Marie Kondo-approved T.O. organizer has the best decluttering tips for 2024
January 2024
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Streets of Toronto featured Modern & Minimalist as an expert in their recent article. Read it here: streetsoftoronto.com/marie-kondo-konmari-method-michele-delory/
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Redfin
Redfin featured Modern & Minimalist as an expert in their recent article: Toss or Keep?
August 2022
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Redfin featured Modern & Minimalist as an expert in their recent article: Toss or Keep? Read it here: How to Downsize Your Belongings and Simplify Your Life
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Amica Senior Residences
Downsizing seniors: use Marie Kondo’s KonMari method With Amica Senior Residences. June 1, 2021.
Style Canada
How to: Spring Clean Your Shopping Habits Using The KonMari Method. Style Canada feature: March 30, 2021.
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A professional organizer with experience in home decor, fashion, and design, Michele Delory was taught the art of KonMari by Kondo herself. After completing her training in March of 2018, Delory officially became Certified KonMari Consultant #101. Ever since, she’s been #sparkingjoy as an advisor on all things decluttering, especially when it comes to implementing cleaner habits into everyday life. Read more here.
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Compell'd App
This organization expert's lists are pure gold. Article feature as a connoisseur on Compell'd. Jan. 14, 2021.
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Michele uses her deep expertise in all things organizing and decluttering to help her clients live with more joy... finding ways to support her local Toronto community in the process. Read more here
She is featured as a connoisseur on the Compell'd app and website featuring her lists on her favourite organizing things (and more). Check out her lists of faves here on Compell'd |
The Fullest
You Know You Should Digital Detox...but how? Article Feature on The Fullest.
July 3, 2020.
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So, when our phones and laptops become necessary tools for completing work and the health risks associated with them run higher in isolation, is a ‘digital detox’ really accomplishable? Evidently, avoiding the issues that come with increased technology use has a lot to do with the functionality and appearance of a living space, as Michele Delory, Certified KonMari Consultant and owner of Modern and Minimalist, theorizes.
Read full article here on The Fullest online, a contemporary culture publication that fiercely believes in the intelligence of its readers and rises to the challenge of surprising them. |
Style Canada
How to: KonMari Your Shopping Habits with Pro Organizer Michele Delory.
Style Canada feature: April 30, 2020.
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A professional organizer with experience in home decor, fashion, and design, Michele Delory was taught the art of KonMari by Kondo herself. After completing her training in March of 2018, Delory officially became Certified KonMari Consultant #101, respectfully. Ever since, she’s been #sparkingjoy as a source for advice on all things decluttering, especially when it comes to implementing cleaner habits into everyday life.
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Flare.com
How to Make Your Tiny Place Feel Huge. Article feature in Flare magazine, Dec. 13 2019.
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Tricks and tips from the experts on maximizing a small space. How to Make Your Tiny Place Feel Huge.
Ask yourself (all together now): “Does this spark joy?” Fun fact: The KonMari Method (where you declutter by only keeping things that “spark joy”) was actually made with small spaces in mind, because the founder Marie Kondo is from Japan, where most people live in very mignon quarters. “The philosophy is beneficial for small space living because you change your shopping behaviour,” explains certified KonMari and organization consultant Michele Delory. “You really take control of what you choose to have in your home and make sure it serves you for your life today.” Read more... |
Elle Canada
The Best Way To Organize According to a KonMari Expert. Article feature in Elle Canada magazine Apr. 18, 2019.
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The Best Way to Organize According to a KonMari Expert.
Michele Delory, a Toronto-based certified KonMari Method consultant and the owner of Modern and Minimalist, a home organization service. She works with clients to help organize and tidy using the same techniques outlined in Kondo’s best-selling The Life Changing Magic of Tidying Up, which inspired her own transition to a minimal lifestyle. Read more |
Sparking Beauty. Article feature in The Globe & Mail, April 18, 2019.
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Marie Kondo's methods are perfect for spring cleaning beauty cabinets. According to Michele Delory, a KonMari Consultant in Toronto, its likely that much of what's in your makeup bag will have already expired or is rarely being used. Other bathroom items, such as medications, may never spark joy but must be kept because you need them. Read more and within the image. |
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Toronto Life
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BUSINESS
Canadians are eager to embrace simplicity, and this panel will tell you how to do just that (and maybe even save up for a life sabbatical) Felepchuk and Molnar will be joined by four other experts in various aspects of simplifying your life, from closet-organizing to natural makeup. Michele Delory, a certified KonMari consultant in Toronto who helps clients achieve their clutter-free goals, will be there to discuss the life-changing benefits of tidying up... Read more |
Business Insider
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Press Release: Less is more: Majority of Canadians want to simplify their lives, poll finds.
Cut the clutter to find more joy. According to an earlier survey, Canadians value experiences over stuff, and for many, getting more joy this year might be as simple as clearing your closet, says Michele Delory of , a Certified KonMari and home organizing consultant. Read More |
News Wire
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Press Release: Less is more: Majority of Canadians want to simplify their lives, poll finds.
"A great way to reduce wasted time is to keep what brings you the greatest joy and remove what doesn't," says Ms. Delory who spoke on a panel at a Simplii Financial event focused on minimalism in Toronto. "For example, curating your closet with only your favourite items means you'll spend less time choosing an outfit, and when everything has a home, you spend less time finding things and more time doing the things you want to do." |
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You can now hire your own Konmari consultant in Toronto
If you're one of those people who's attempted to categorize and purge your home by picking up old socks off the floor, holding them to your chest, and sensing if they spark deep happiness in your life, you'll know the process is a lot harder than Kondo makes it seem on TV. Luckily, there are actually a handful of people right here in Toronto that can help you clean your abode Marie Kondo-style. Read more. |
PODCAST FEATURES
Millenial Minimalists Podcast
Air Date: March 7, 2022
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I’ve been featured on the
Millenial Minimalists Podcast with Kelly & Lauren I’m on Episode #123 Declutter & Organize The KonMari Way with Michele Delory If you feel overwhelmed by the clutter in your space and/or find yourself spending too much time cleaning up and organizing, this conversation is for you! Kelly and Lauren speak with fellow minimalist and recognized KonMari consultant, Michele Delory, who helps people tidy their homes using the KonMari Method, which is a system of simplifying your home by eliminating the things that do not bring you joy. The KonMari Method was created by minimalist author and organizing consultant, Marie Kondo, who is known for her best-selling book, The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up and Netflix Series, Tidying Up with Marie Kondo. You will learn how to declutter and organize your spaces and be reminded of the great benefits that come with keeping a simple and intentional space, including a cleaner environment and more time and energy to do the things you love. Be inspired to boost your mood, alleviate stress, or bring closure by getting organized today! Click here to listen! |
Fuel Your Fire Podcast with Alicia Rose Wood of Camp Fuel
Air Date: August 26, 2021
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August 26, 2021
I’ve been featured on the Fuel Your Fire Podcast with Alicia Wood! From Camp Fuel @campfuel.ca I’m on Episode 50 - Clear space, clear mind! Your environment has so much to do with how you feel! Today’s episode with Alicia is all about how you can live with less, improve your sleep, reduce stress and anxiety by clearing the clutter around you. And how to gain gratitude for what you already have. We’re chatting about a strong belief in purposeful living which aligns with Marie Kondo’s method. In this episode you’ll gain a better understanding of how your home environment is having a major impact on your life. Listen on your Iphone here: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-fuel-your-fire-podcast-with-alicia-wood/id1531009773 Listen on Spotify here: https://open.spotify.com/show/1OTJ96f5vx9HXg30VzbGB0 |
RADIO INTERVIEW FEATURE
CBC Radio Interview with Mariam Mesbah
Shift - NB with Vanessa Vander Valk
May 11, 2021: Living with Less
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle. Those are the three Rs - but how much attention do we really give the first one? The CBC's Mariam Mesbah joins us to talk about our shopping habits and what it's going to take to encourage us to live with less. I spoke to Mariam Mesbah in this radio segment talking about living with less.
Aired: May 11, 2021
https://www.cbc.ca/listen/live-radio/1-83/clip/15842536
May 11, 2021: Living with Less
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle. Those are the three Rs - but how much attention do we really give the first one? The CBC's Mariam Mesbah joins us to talk about our shopping habits and what it's going to take to encourage us to live with less. I spoke to Mariam Mesbah in this radio segment talking about living with less.
Aired: May 11, 2021
https://www.cbc.ca/listen/live-radio/1-83/clip/15842536
INSTAGRAM COLLABORATIONS/PARTNERSHIPS
@nobadpress Instagram Takeover:
"How to Stay Organized While at Home"
May 28, 2020.
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With more time being spent at home these days, we are re-evaluating our lives including our living space and finding ways to improve it. We have the opportunity now to make it work better for ourselves and those who live with us, so that we can feel good in our own living space. On @nobadpress, I did an Instagram take over on their Instagram stories for a day to share my tips on “How to Stay Organized While at Home”. Check out @nobadpress on Instagram in their saved stories and look for "Week 5 How To...Series".
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The Broadview Hotel
Top 5 Packing Tips for Travel.
Video feature on The Broadview Hotel Instagram.
August 2019.
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Are you traveling to Toronto for #tiff2019 ?
Don't stress over packing! Our#CivicCitizen of the month is the ultimate expert when it comes to packing and all-things tidying! Michele Delory is a proud citizen of Toronto's east end, KonMari Certified Consultant & Home Organizer(@KonMari.co ), expert on minimalism and owner of@modernandminimalist . Michele stopped by The Broadview Hotel to share with us 5 useful tips for packing your luggage with zero stress (like using shower caps for your shoes💡 ). Watch the video to discover more life-saving hacks! |
SuperShe Social App, Expert on KonMari & Minimalism
Fall 2019-Winter 2020.
Michele was featured as a weekly contributor on the SuperShe app as a KonMari and Minimalist expert doing live videos on various topics of interest. SuperShe is a next gen, ad-free social network and it’s headquartered in NYC, it’s founder even as a private island for SuperShe members. Find other experts and learn something new from fitness, healthy eating, style, career, and more.
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