Happy Friday y’all!
We hope this past week proved to be a seamless transition back into routine for you and your family. With the new school year beginning and summer time fading quickly, you might be feeling a little overwhelmed by the chaos of day to day life. That’s where our friend Cassidy Turnage with Chaos to Clean by Cassidy comes in. She’s a master organizer and would love to help you reduce the stress in your life by bringing her skills to your home! Keep reading to hear more on Cassidy’s experience as a small business owner and let yourself be inspired by the incredible before and after pictures!
We hope this past week proved to be a seamless transition back into routine for you and your family. With the new school year beginning and summer time fading quickly, you might be feeling a little overwhelmed by the chaos of day to day life. That’s where our friend Cassidy Turnage with Chaos to Clean by Cassidy comes in. She’s a master organizer and would love to help you reduce the stress in your life by bringing her skills to your home! Keep reading to hear more on Cassidy’s experience as a small business owner and let yourself be inspired by the incredible before and after pictures!
| {Tell us a bit about yourself!} My name name is Cassidy Turnage. I'm from Jackson, Mississippi and graduated from Jackson Prep in 2013. After high school, I continued my education at Ole Miss, where I obtained a bachelor's degree in Business with a minor in Entrepreneurial Leadership. I'm really lucky because I was a sophomore (I think) when Ole Miss started the Entrepreneurial Leadership minor program. The program allowed me to learn some basic principles about owning and running a business. I've officially been in business a year now and OMG!-the things you can learn in a year! My parents have taught me so much and helped me figure out how to handle certain situations as they arise in business. The experience you get from working is like nothing you could ever learn in school. I'm really thankful for everything this year that's allowed me to learn and grow in order to be a better businesswoman. |  |
{Tell us more about Chaos to Clean!}
My business is called Chaos to Clean by Cassidy. When I was a sophomore in college, I wanted something to do during my 6 week long Christmas break. I've always been super neat so I began cleaning out closets for my mom and her friends. Upon graduating from Ole Miss, I really had no plan and wasn't sure what career path I wanted to pursue. My dad encouraged me to pursue my organizing business, so I did. I have been busy ever since! I started working full time in August of 2017. We organize everything from closets, linen closets, pantries, laundry rooms, garages, the list goes on and on! This business wouldn't be possible without the amazing people who help me! I'm so fortunate to be so busy that it puts me in the position of needing help. Having great people work with you is a MAJOR factor in business success. I don't know everything about the business world YET, but that is one thing I know for sure.
{What kind of inspirational women do you work with on a daily basis?}
WOW! This is a great question. I work with amazing women and have learned so much from them. The women I work for are mothers, doctors, dentists, CPA's, financial advisors, homemakers, restaurateurs, entrepreneurs, managers, nurses, coaches, teachers, boutique owners, church leaders, event planners, attorneys, etc. No matter what their profession may be, I'm inspired by them daily. I love my job because going in people's homes everyday, getting to know them, and helping them get organized is really special to me. It's a very unique thing and not something most people have the opportunity to experience. The ladies who help me are mothers themselves who inspire me from the stories they share with me, to helping me with ideas for Chaos to Clean and everything in between. In this business, I'm surrounded by so many wonderful women and each one of them have taught me something and inspired me beyond words.
{What was your inspiration for starting your business?}
My inspiration to start Chaos to Clean by Cassidy was my dad. He's the person who encouraged me to continue on with Chaos to Clean after college. I've always been super independent and the thought of working for myself was something I was interested in.
WOW! This is a great question. I work with amazing women and have learned so much from them. The women I work for are mothers, doctors, dentists, CPA's, financial advisors, homemakers, restaurateurs, entrepreneurs, managers, nurses, coaches, teachers, boutique owners, church leaders, event planners, attorneys, etc. No matter what their profession may be, I'm inspired by them daily. I love my job because going in people's homes everyday, getting to know them, and helping them get organized is really special to me. It's a very unique thing and not something most people have the opportunity to experience. The ladies who help me are mothers themselves who inspire me from the stories they share with me, to helping me with ideas for Chaos to Clean and everything in between. In this business, I'm surrounded by so many wonderful women and each one of them have taught me something and inspired me beyond words.
{What was your inspiration for starting your business?}
My inspiration to start Chaos to Clean by Cassidy was my dad. He's the person who encouraged me to continue on with Chaos to Clean after college. I've always been super independent and the thought of working for myself was something I was interested in.
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{What’s it like being a female business owner in Mississippi?}
It's been really great! I've been so fortunate to meet so many people (men and women) who want to support my business. Once I began working in
people's homes, word of mouth was the best thing for my business; clients would tell their friends and family about me! I'm so thankful for everyone who has given me the chance to help them and for believing in me. For the most part, my experiences as a female business owner have been great. I'm very pleased with the progress our state has made in that regard.
{Are there any resources you used to open your business that you would recommend to other aspiring entrepreneurs?}
In my experience, the best resources available are people. I'm so blessed to know amazing, hardworking people who have given me words of wisdom from the beginning. Two fabulous Mississippi businesswomen, Cathy Joyner Roberts and Holly Lange, are super inspirational to me. When I decided to go out on my own after college, they guided me with some key information on how to be a woman in business. If you're reading this and aspire to be an entrepreneur, talk to anyone you know. Heck, go talk to people you don't know! I've found that most people want to help you. Even if they really can't help you, they will guide you to and connect you with the people who can. Mississippi may be last in a lot of things but helping others is one thing we place first in. If you want to be your own boss, you cannot be afraid. Go talk to people and 9 times out of 10, they will be willing to help you!
It's been really great! I've been so fortunate to meet so many people (men and women) who want to support my business. Once I began working in
people's homes, word of mouth was the best thing for my business; clients would tell their friends and family about me! I'm so thankful for everyone who has given me the chance to help them and for believing in me. For the most part, my experiences as a female business owner have been great. I'm very pleased with the progress our state has made in that regard.
{Are there any resources you used to open your business that you would recommend to other aspiring entrepreneurs?}
In my experience, the best resources available are people. I'm so blessed to know amazing, hardworking people who have given me words of wisdom from the beginning. Two fabulous Mississippi businesswomen, Cathy Joyner Roberts and Holly Lange, are super inspirational to me. When I decided to go out on my own after college, they guided me with some key information on how to be a woman in business. If you're reading this and aspire to be an entrepreneur, talk to anyone you know. Heck, go talk to people you don't know! I've found that most people want to help you. Even if they really can't help you, they will guide you to and connect you with the people who can. Mississippi may be last in a lot of things but helping others is one thing we place first in. If you want to be your own boss, you cannot be afraid. Go talk to people and 9 times out of 10, they will be willing to help you!
{What words of advice would you give to other aspiring female entrepreneurs?}
Go for it! If you're passionate about something, do it. There's no better time than now. Seriously!
{What’s your favorite part about living and working in Mississippi?}
I've always loved Mississippi. I love the people, the food, the heat, the slow'er' sense of life, everything. I couldn't pick just one favorite part about living here. I love that my family and friends are here and being close to home. Working here is great. It's a city but you get the small town feel when you go into homes and make connections with people. I enjoy that so much!
To get in touch with Cassidy, please check out the Chaos to Clean by Cass Facebook page.
Go for it! If you're passionate about something, do it. There's no better time than now. Seriously!
{What’s your favorite part about living and working in Mississippi?}
I've always loved Mississippi. I love the people, the food, the heat, the slow'er' sense of life, everything. I couldn't pick just one favorite part about living here. I love that my family and friends are here and being close to home. Working here is great. It's a city but you get the small town feel when you go into homes and make connections with people. I enjoy that so much!
To get in touch with Cassidy, please check out the Chaos to Clean by Cass Facebook page.
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