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“By the time we are done, I feel as transformed as my closet looks, and more than ready to escort the difficult, the worn-out and the useless parts of my wardrobe, and my life, out the door.”
— Denise Ryan, Feature Editor, The Province
"Vancouver resident Marina Ramalho was part of the first-ever group of non-Japanese trainees. Just last week she became fully certified, making her the first person in Canada who can organize your home to Marie Kondo’s standards."
— Chatelaine
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Japanese Concepts to Enrich Your Life
Uncover the profound wisdom of Japanese philosophies and discover how they can transform your life. From embracing the beauty of imperfection with Wabi-Sabi to finding your life's purpose with Ikigai, these concepts offer more than just insights – they provide practical steps to cultivate well-being
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A Guide to Capsule Wardrobes
This guide explores the concept of capsule wardrobes, their connection to conscious consumerism and decluttering, and provides a step-by-step guide to creating your own. A capsule wardrobe is a carefully curated collection of essential clothing items that are versatile, high-quality, and timeless. T
About Marina Ramalho
Marina Ramalho’s interest in conscious consumerism began while serving as a nanny in homes across Europe and North America. Her intimate view into family relations revealed the powerful, and often negative, role that excessive "stuff" can play in the home.
Whether it's battles over messy rooms or massive credit card statements, the accumulation of more and more seemed to lead to less and less happiness. It wasn't until reading Japanese author Marie Kondo's best-selling book, The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up that Marina realized the solution to this problem. The book details a system known as the KonMari Method which provides a step-by-step process to liberate yourself from accumulation.
In August 2016 in New York City, Marina joined the first-ever cohort of non-Japanese trainees in the KonMari Method. After months of training and apprenticeship, Marina became the 2 nd certified KonMari Consultant outside of Japan. While she decided to step away from the KonMari organization, she retains the method’s inspiration and wisdom.
Through her business, Joy of Less Marina works with clients and companies around the world to implement strategies to organize, simplify and streamline. Marina has been featured in media including Chatelaine, Reader's Digest, QZ, Radio France and CBC Radio.
The Joy of Less Framework
Assess
We help you take a thorough inventory of your possessions and identify what truly serves you.
Declutter
Our proven method guides you through the process of letting go of excess items.
Organize
We establish systems to keep your space tidy and your life streamlined.
