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Meet Taya Wright of Just Organized By Taya in The Heights

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Today we’d like to introduce you to Taya Wright.

Taya, can you briefly walk us through your story – how you started and how you got to where you are today.
Well I am the oldest of 6 kids. My mom was a single parent and not surprisingly we didn’t have a lot of extras. We grew up in a 3 bedroom apartment with 1 bathroom So that’s 4 girls, 2 boys and my mom which gives us a total of 7. We didn’t have much extra space so organization was a necessity. Giving everything a set “home” and grouping like items in categories was second nature for all of us. Honestly our house wasn’t just organized it was immaculate, my mother was and is a bit of a “clean freak “. I and 5 siblings learned that working together and having a system was the easiest way to keep the peace. Everything from having set shower schedules to knowing our chore duties by heart really helped things run smoothly.

When I was a teenager I baby sat for neighbors for extra money. After the kids went to bed I would make practice fake chore schedules for the family members for fun (I never shared it, it was just for me) similar how to teen girls my age would watch mtv or talk on the phone all night. Anyway one of the moms I babysat for found a schedule I left mistakenly and told me she loved it. I remember once the little ones were in bed I’d organize the area on the kitchen counter and table. I had no idea then but I was essentially setting up a “Family Command Center”, grouping mail by advertisements, bills and junk mail. I would group the kids’ artwork, school supplies etc. I guess I’m a natural sorter, I am very visual so when I see things I naturally start making categories, I guess you can say the child hood game/song “one isn’t the same” stays on in my head all the time.

Fast forward about 8 years ago I began working as a personal assistant for a psychotherapist. I started by assisting her in her office doing admin work, which lead to me being how personal assistant/ professional organizer. I did everything from grocery shopping, paying her bills, minor bookkeeping, travel arrangements, appointment scheduling for her clients and for her personal life. Often times I think I knew her schedule of coming and goings better than my own. One day I asked her if I could organize her closet for her, as I often took and picked up dry cleaning. She said yes and absolutely loved it!!! So much so she shared pictures with her friends and even recommended me on NEXTDOOR.COM. My client ended up retiring in Europe but by that time I had consistent work organizing through referrals.

So I took a leap and went all in, I got a website, a business plan etc and honestly I’m so very grateful to say I’ve been really blessed. I have had a lot of fun projects and wonderful clients that rave about me.

We’re always bombarded by how great it is to pursue your passion, etc – but we’ve spoken with enough people to know that it’s not always easy. Overall, would you say things have been easy for you?
Yes, mostly. Really the biggest challenge for me was myself. I can get into perfectionism easily, so I’ve really learned to appreciate a natural gift that I possess to help others. Helping others is really my passion. If I wasn’t in the current industry I’m in I would want to work as a pediatric nurse. I’ve always loved connecting with people in a meaningful way and helping them connect with a part of themselves that is inspired, motivated, healthy and happy.

So shifting my beliefs from how can you do more, to how have you helped/impacted others today has made all the difference, gratitude for all that you have at the present moment is so vital. I really feel like it inspires more to be grateful for.

We’d love to hear more about your business.
I am Houston’s only Home Stylist. Just Organized By Taya offers home staging for vacant and occupied homes, home organization tailored to each individual’s strengths, perceived weaknesses, lifestyle and learning style. Organizing is very personal but if all you do is organize for each person the same way, it isn’t going to have long lasting results, it has to fit the clients’ personal needs and goals.

I love everything about organizing, staging homes whether to sell or to dwell. I don’t think you need a have a ton of money to really love your home, all you need is a bit of creativity and willingness to try something new. Since I am a visual person the “Before and after’s” are. My closets are pretty great if I must toot my own horn. Being an artist helps me see things in new ways, and I pride myself on customer satisfaction.
Always my favorite, sometimes I get more excited than my clients for the big reveal.

Interior design is a lot of fun as well, but in my experience some people confuse decorating with home staging they are on opposite ends of the spectrum though, one connects with personal tastes and preferences while the staging isn’t about what you like or what I like. Its purpose is to accentuate all the home great features, Beautiful windows, natural hardwood floors, fireplace etc. I always tell my clients are goal is to make a home feel inviting, elegant yet keeps it focus on the home features. We want to arrange the home furniture in such a way where as many buyers as possible can really see themselves living in the home and creating wonderful memories for years to come.

I also feel very drawn helping women who struggle with ADHD, ADD and depression. Visual clutter can impact us in a very big way emotionally and psychologically. My education background is pre-med and psychology so connecting with clients who feel immobilized whether from fear or trauma, I believe motivation, allowing someone to connect with the deeper reason beneath why they own 1000 pairs of shoes, or struggle getting rid of everything, have trouble making a decision, etc, there is hope. Honestly I don’t act is if I’m a doctor or anything but I can relate to trauma, depression, and learning difficulties. I really focus on both working with my clients in a way that empowers them but also as a friend who really wants to hear how they got to where they are today.

What were you like growing up?
Inquisitive, loving, always wanted to help others, and a silly. I’ve always loved colors and eclectic yet classic styles whether in my clothing, accessories or, my furniture choices. There are so many ways to connect with art.

Pricing:

  • Home Organizing Rate is $75 an hour with a 4 hour minimum. For big projects I offer bulk hour/packages where the more you buy the more you save.
  • Home Staging Vacant home start at about $2650 for a 90 day rental, this includes all furniture, decor, accessories, staging,pick up and delievry
  • Occupied Home Staging starts at $25o for hand on staging using the clients own things to create a fresh and inviting new look

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