Today we’d like to introduce you to Dominique Charles.
Hi Dominique, we’re thrilled to have a chance to learn your story today. So, before we get into specifics, maybe you can briefly walk us through how you got to where you are today?
DeclutterATL innately began from my grandmother in Mississippi. She was the ultimate tidy queen and did it gracefully. For as long as I can remember her home has always had functional systems that have held the test of time. I watched as she did these things as saw the joy that it brought her. Like any granddaughter that was close to her granny I wanted to be just like her, so I did. Throughout childhood, college years and adulthood I have kept up with the practice of keeping things tidy. It wasn’t until after I had my daughter in 2018 that I started thinking about this as a business. I knew that I wanted to leave the rat race but I never wanted to just do something just because. There had to be purpose and passion behind it. I began to declutter my home in a drastic way and eventually started working in themes of family and friends. It wasn’t until after the pandemic hit that I decided to take the leap of faith and run my business full time. In 2021 I left my job as a Kindergarten teacher and haven’t looked back.
Alright, so let’s dig a little deeper into the story – has it been an easy path overall and if not, what were the challenges you’ve had to overcome?
Smooth? Not at all but it has been exciting. In the beginning the struggles were all based in self doubt and fear. Once I got over those personal hardships, some struggles that I experienced were months without income, clients cancelling at the last minute and even working for free just to keep my craft alive. Outside of that I would say my current challenges are finding a good work life balance. As I stated before I started my business after having our daughter so learning to navigate this new life while raising a child has been a challenge that I am still learning to conquer.
Great, so let’s talk business. Can you tell our readers more about what you do and what you think sets you apart from others?
DeclutterATL is a full service in home professional organizing business that specializes in taking any space in your home from cluttered & chaotic, & transforming it into a highly organized, visually appealing space by implementing systems the whole family can maintain. Most known for garage, playroom, and closet makeovers but I also offer services for office spaces, bedrooms, kitchens, bathrooms, and many more.
When thinking about my brand I am most proud that I have successfully been able to start a new business while being a new mom, in the middle of a pandemic, and working a full time job. It takes a lot of courage and faith to do something like that and knowing the odds I was up against this is what I am most proud of.
Where do you see things going in the next 5-10 years?
The organizing industry is fairly new, but growing at rapid speed. With television series and beautiful IG content available, I can only expect for more people to learn and truly understand the long term benefits of having and living in organized spaces. More than a Pinterest worthy home, clients are gaining mental clarity and resources like time and money back. Whether you decide to work with a professional or DIY it, it’s 100% worth the investment,
Contact Info:
- Website: http://www.declutteratl.com/ and www.declutteratl.com
- Email: bookdominiquecharles@gmail.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/declutteratl/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/declutteratl/
- Other: https://calendly.com/booknikkicharles
