Regina Leeds

Regina Leeds, known as The Zen Organizer, is a professional organizer, New York Times bestselling author, and speaker with a career spanning more than three decades in the home organization and productivity industry.

Leeds launched her organizing business, Get Organized! by Regina, following an earlier career as a professional actress. Her acting experience included national commercials, guest appearances on television, theater roles, and a recurring role on The Young and the Restless. For 10 years, she balanced both acting and organizing before ultimately choosing to focus on organizing as her primary profession. Leeds was among the first professional organizers to address the psychological and emotional barriers that often hinder individuals from achieving organization.

After studying Eastern spiritual philosophies, Leeds integrated these principles into her organizing work, leading to the development of Zen Organizing. Her approach emphasizes mindfulness and the belief that a directed life is essential for success and well-being. Named Best Organizer by Los Angeles Magazine, Leeds has worked with a diverse clientele, including studio executives, artists, business professionals, and homemakers. She has also incorporated practices such as meditation, breathwork, conscious eating, and various forms of exercise into her organizing methodology, sharing these techniques with her clients.

Leeds's career includes the publication of 10 books on organization and productivity. Her New York Times bestseller, "One Year to an Organized Life," was updated to introduce a mindful lifestyle alongside practical guidance. Other titles include "The Zen of Organizing," "One Year to an Organized Work Life," "The Complete Idiot's Guide to Decluttering," "The 8-Minute Organizer," and "One Year to an Organized Financial Life." Leeds has been featured in numerous magazines and newspapers and has participated in campaigns for major corporations. She also leads workshops and delivers keynote presentations for companies, offering a blend of practical strategies and mindful philosophy to corporate audiences.

A significant chapter in Leeds's life occurred when she faced a cancer diagnosis. Through surgery and chemotherapy, she realized that her work extended beyond creating organized spaces; Zen Organizing was ultimately about helping individuals find and achieve their life purpose. Leeds is a cancer survivor, vegan, and Bhakti yogi. Her personal journey has deepened her philosophy and broadened the impact of her message, which now resonates beyond home organization. Leeds continues to reach audiences through online courses, social media, and her Substack publication, emphasizing that everyone has the capacity to be organized and that organization can empower individuals to pursue their life's work.