Alexa's Cleaning Services

Alejandra Betancur came to the United States from Colombia in January 2007 and settled in New York City. For thirteen years she worked as a server at Tavern on the Green in Central Park, and that is where she found how much she loves making a personal connection with the people she serves. When she moved to Tennessee, she decided it was time to build something of her own and to have more time with her daughter. "My dream and my goal every day is to be the best version of myself," she says, "and to be a good example for my daughter. I want her to be proud of her mother and inspire her to have her own business one day."

She built that business on something she has always loved. "I love to clean," Alejandra says, and the part she treasures most is the moment clients walk back into their homes and see them. Her crew is a team of hardworking moms supporting their own families. "These ladies work very hard and are incredibly honest," she says, and her clients say the same, often by name. One family wrote that their cleaner went so far beyond their usual routine they felt like they had come home to an extreme home makeover. Another noticed the little designs folded into the ends of the toilet paper rolls.

Alejandra stays close to the work. A new client wrote that they appreciated the owner coming by after the first visit to make sure they were happy. She took business classes and found mentors here to keep growing, and she gives some of her time back, cleaning for elderly neighbors who cannot manage it or afford it, at a discount or for free when she can. "One of my purposes is to help and serve others," she says. "I want to bring peace and comfort to those who need it most."