Hillary Santiago: Professional Organizer, TV Personality, and Design Expert
From Marketing to Netflix Star
Hillary Santiago built a career blending marketing savvy, lifestyle blogging, and a passion for organized living. Her breakout came with Netflix's Dream Home Makeover (Season 2), where she showcased her signature "functional beauty" approach.
Professional Background
- Education: Bachelor's in Marketing/Communications.
- Early Career: Corporate marketing, then lifestyle blog The Santiago Edit.
- Pivot: Certified professional organizer (NAPO); launched organizing business.
Media Presence
- Netflix: Dream Home Makeover – co-host with Shea & Syd McGee.
- Social Media: Instagram (@hillarysantiago), TikTok – 200K+ followers; reels on decluttering, zone systems, aesthetic storage.
- Podcast: Organized Life – interviews, Q&A, habit-building.
Services & Products
- Virtual & in-person organizing consultations.
- Digital courses: "Kitchen Reset," "Paper Clutter System," "Move Prep."
- Brand partnerships: Container Store, IKEA, Label Daddy.
- Speaking: design conferences, corporate wellness.
Philosophy
"Organization isn't about perfection—it's about creating space for what matters."
Emphasizes editable systems, visual calm, and sustainability (donate, repurpose, buy less).