When you work on the go, it can be easy to overpack not knowing what you’ll need. Just ask Stephanie Navarro, founder of Brides by Stephanie. Her business runs on makeup, and if she doesn’t stay absolutely organized there’s a good chance she’ll show up to a job with too much or too little. Find out what Stephanie takes with her on every job to ensure she has a workable workspace, how she makes sure she never leaves home with a tool that she’ll need, and organizational strategy.

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For certain businesses, working on the go isn’t just a perk, it’s a requirement.
That’s the case for Stephanie Navarro, founder of Brides by Stephanie.
With a business centered around weddings, she’s always traveling to a
variety of beautiful locations armed with a specific set of go-to tools. Although
glamorous, working from surprising locations can be stressful and it’s essential
that Navarro be equipped with everything she needs to get the job done.
Here are some of Navarro’s tried-and-true systems to keep her
organized as she heads out the door and while on-the-job.
Take Everything You Need to Do the Job
A lightweight chair, a space-efficient light and 2 - 3 bags accompany Navarro
to every wedding. Since she doesn’t know what her workspace will look
like at different venues, she has to be ready to set up shop anywhere, which
requires that she bring everything she may need with her.
For more ideas on creating an efficient on-the-go workspace, visit
staples.com/content-hub
Navarro’s final thoughts on working on the go:
“Always whittle down your kit,” she says. “When you’re always buying new
products and things to use, it can easily get overwhelming and very heavy.”
Get
Organized
by Item
Foundations, mascaras,
powders and every other
product Navarro uses has it’s
own home within her kit to
make her as efficient
as possible.
Locate
Your Storage
Strategically
Labeled bins fill a cabinet in
the corner of Navarro’s home
and allow her to easily (and
quickly) access any tool
she needs to take
with her.
Create
Checklists
For Every Event
Navarro uses brightly colored
Post-its, placed close to where
she stores her supplies, to write
checklists of what she needs to
take with her before heading out
to a job. This simple practice
ensures she doesn’t
forget anything.
Use
Industry-Specific
Organization
Systems
A zuca kit and brushfolio
are two well-known beauty
industry tools that help
Navarro keep her
on-the-go organization
on point.