Today we’d like to introduce you to Allison Converse
Hi Allison, so excited to have you with us today. What can you tell us about your story?
Allison began her career as an Occupational Therapist (OT) over a decade ago and always had a passion for helping others achieve their goals and discover positive results. She always loved to organize since she was little and the more she learned about living with less, the more interested she was in decluttering her own life.
She began her decluttering journey in 2019 with the ultimate decision to downsize her home to half the square footage and get rid of half of her family’s belongings at the end of 2021. Allison also left her job as an OT at this time to pursue starting her own business.
She saw the benefits of living with less including decreased anxiety & overstimulation, less clean up, and more time. Allison wanted to help others experience these benefits too, so she created & launched Calm Cottage Coaching in May of 2022.
Since starting Calm Cottage Coaching, Allison now serves moms with ADHD struggling in their homes with clutter, disorganization, dysfunction, time management, and task paralysis.
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?
I have definitely pivoted multiple times in the past two years of my business. My first idea was to become a professional organizer that goes into people’s homes, which I discovered wasn’t feasible for my life. My kids were in preschool at the time and I didn’t have the time commitment to drive all over town organizing people’s homes. I decided to create a way to help moms virtually and it actually works!
I joined a group life coaching program and learned that I could approach decluttering and organization from a coaching perspective, which completely evolved the programs I offered.
In the beginning stages of my business, there was a lot of trial and error of program details that worked and didn’t, who I wanted to help, cost of my programs, and general explanation of what I do.
I believe “failing” is a part of running a business. You have to fail to discover success.
Thanks for sharing that. So, maybe next you can tell us a bit more about your business?
Calm Cottage Coaching teaches moms with ADHD how to create more function in your home through simple, small action steps that work with your brain. Allison’s programs are 100% virtual giving anyone access to take back control of your home.
Calm Cottage Coaching specializes in decluttering, organizing, and functional design. So many struggle with the overwhelm of clutter and don’t know where to begin. That’s where Calm Cottage Coaching shines! The goals is to help you create a more simple, calm, and organized home that works for you and your family.
Main programs offered at this time are:
– Room Makeover- 30 days of private coaching to reinvent one room in your home
– Total Home Reset- 12 weeks of private coaching to declutter max 4 large spaces in your home to discover a Clutter Free Life
Calm Cottage Coaching also offers customizable programs/projects including but not limited to:
– decluttering and organization of small spaces (ex: drawers, surfaces, bathrooms)
– closet makeover
– floor plan design
– product shopping lists for organizational items
– downsizing assistance
I am different than other organizers out there because I know how ADHD brains work and I can customize a system just for YOU that works for your brain. Plus, I am going to tell you exactly what to do and how to do it. And give you a customized maintenance plan so you know how to keep the clutter from coming back!
We’d love to hear about how you think about risk taking?
As a business owner, it’s inevitable that you will have to take risks. Every decision you make can be considered a “risk”. You don’t know if something will work until you try. For example, deciding on a price of a program can be “risky” because you don’t know who will resonate and want to buy until you put it out there.
Investing in your business whether hiring social media assistance, hiring a coach, or even childcare are all big decisions that may need to be considered. I have invested in coaches that are a high investment at the time, however, it’s worth the money because of all that I learn and put into action.
Pricing:
- My virtual services start at $250. Customizable programs may vary.
- All other current pricing can be found on my website.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.calmcottagecoaching.com
- Instagram: https://instagram.com/calmcottagecoaching?r=nametag
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/calmcottagecoaching/
Image Credits
Headshot: Sydney Erin Photography
