Insights from Sonya

A curated collection of guidance, reflections, and hard-earned wisdom shaped by more than 25 years of helping individuals, families, and advisors navigate life’s most meaningful transitions.

Here, Sonya shares practical insights, real-world lessons, and thoughtful perspectives to help you understand, prepare for, and confidently move through the world of change.

Sonya Weisshappel stands in front of the couch in her living room, holding a bowl of dog treats. She is feeding one treat to her dog, Finn

NYC’s Premier Move Manager and Inventory Expert Gives Advice on Cybersecurity

Cybersecurity isn’t merely for big businesses. For small business owners, having a cybersecurity policy isn’t even enough. Because I don’t have a dedicated IT department, I’ve learned that I am in charge of checking my employees’ hardware to limit our exposure to risks. As with any project that involves getting organized (i.e., preparing for the worst!), knowing where to begin is the hardest part. The first step in assessing your vulnerability is to create an inventory of the technology used by every individual in your company.
A professional organizer holds a small porcelain figurine of a woman in a bonnet and dress, displaying it in cupped hands—evoking the careful inventory management that Seriatim provides for clients' family heirlooms

Seriatim CEO & Founder Sonya Weisshappel on Selling and Donating Post-Pandemic, the Value of a Good Inventory, and Her Love of The RealReal 

No matter who they are or where they’re coming from or going to—Upper East Side, SoHo, Brooklyn, Riverdale, Westchester, Greenwich, you name it—they always say, “There may be a few items to sell.” Sometimes they ask, “How much is this or that worth?” The answer may be different if you ask, “How much can I get for it?” It’s elusive; details matter. Was it a gift? Did you inherit it? Did you purchase it? If so, did you pay full price? In the auction world, there are tiers and distinctive classifications.

Seriatim is in the New York Times!

“An older couple downsizing from a townhouse to an apartment. A client who must pack up the contents of a home in advance of a gut renovation. A death in the family necessitating the clearing out of a lifetime’s worth of a loved one’s possessions. Seriatim, a New York-based organizing company, specializes in helping clients deal with belongings during such life-changing events.”
A decorated Christmas tree with colorful lights stands by a fireplace; Finn the dog is sleeping on a chair, and pet toys are scattered on the wooden floor.

Finding Joy In The Little Things

Every December, we become reacquainted with our most cherished objects. They may be family heirlooms, childhood favorites, or handcrafted bric-a-brac – it doesn't matter, as long as it's special to your heart…
A black blazer and pink shirt hang on a wooden wall surrounded by framed artwork above a table displaying Artful Ephemera—clothes, bags, and decorative items—in a shop.

Artful Ephemera

Ephemera, also known as memorabilia or simply “vintage,” are defined as items that were originally meant to be discarded after a brief time, but have become collectable because they have historical or cultural significance.
A collection of vintage black and white photographs, perfect for photo archiving, including one of the Eiffel Tower, scattered on a table with envelopes, a sprig of greenery, and a brown tag.

Photo Archiving

Gathering, sorting, and ultimately displaying photographs is a wintertime project that often remains uncompleted.
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