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In today’s episode, I sit down with Barbara Feldman, the founder of A Nu Start New York and an A+ member of the National Association of Senior Move Managers. Barbara has spent the last 18 years helping seniors and their families navigate the overwhelming process of downsizing, relocating, and transitioning to new living arrangements with care and compassion.

Throughout our conversation, Barbara shares her personal journey - from a successful career in technology and countless personal moves to discovering her true calling in senior move management. We dive into the emotional side of letting go, the practical strategies she uses to help clients simplify their lives, and the powerful stories that highlight just how meaningful this work can be.


Timeline Summary

00:45 - Introduction to Barbara Feldman
01:36 - Founding A New Start New York
03:01 - Barbara’s background and 24 personal moves
05:05 - Launching her business during the 2007 financial crisis
06:04 - Recreating “home” for seniors in transition
07:27 - Larry’s personal downsizing story
09:35 - Letting go of sentimental items and creative approaches
11:39 - Challenges of hoarding and emotional attachments
14:09 - Strategies for downsizing in small steps
17:07 - How Larry and Barbara first collaborated
19:29 - Helping families with difficult situations
21:13 - Why Barbara decided not to sell her company
22:45 - What seniors really need when they move
24:05 - Old furniture vs. buying new during transitions
26:00 - Emotional vs. practical decisions in moving
27:55 - The reality of living with less space
29:48 - Barbara’s own approach to clutter-free living
32:50 - Barbara’s early career in technology and breaking barriers
35:45 - Stories of resilience and success in male-dominated industries
37:05 - The importance of passion in work and life
39:40 - Advice on storage units and what kids don’t want
41:38 - Daily purging habits and decluttering routines
43:35 - How Barbara gets referrals and new clients
45:04 - Website, email, and phone contact details
46:41 - Secrets of aging gracefully from Barbara’s clients
48:12 - Larry’s reflections on retirement and woodworking
49:00 - Closing thoughts and Barbara’s final message


5 Key Takeaways

1. Founding A Nu Start New York: Barbara launched her business in 2007 during the financial crisis, recognizing a growing need for compassionate move management services for seniors.

2. Emotional Attachments: Seniors often struggle with letting go of belongings tied to memories, like playbills or family heirlooms, making the downsizing process deeply emotional.

3. Practical Systems: Barbara uses floor plans, color-coded stickers, and small-step strategies to help clients sort through belongings in manageable ways.

4. Family Dynamics: Adult children can complicate transitions, especially when financial or personal challenges are involved, making professional guidance critical.

5. Living with Less: Both Barbara and Larry emphasized that most seniors need far fewer possessions than they think, and that comfort often comes from a handful of meaningful items.


Links & Resources

Website: https://anustartny.com
Email: [email protected]
Call Barbara: (917) 656-6685

Leave The Key Homebuyers: (631) 388-7771
Leave The Key website: leavethekey.com/seniors


Final Thoughts

If this conversation with Barbara Feldman was as inspiring to you as it was to us, please take a moment to subscribe, review, and share this podcast. Barbara’s story shows the impact of combining organizational skill with compassion, and how helping seniors transition smoothly can truly change lives. From recreating the feeling of “home” to guiding families through overwhelming situations, her dedication is a reminder that with the right support, a new chapter can be a fresh and positive beginning.