Meet Archer McDonald | Professional Organizer

We had the good fortune of connecting with Archer McDonald and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Archer, what’s something about your industry that outsiders are probably unaware of?
Housekeepers aren’t just for the wealthy. Mental health issues are so prevalent, and often one of the most visible symptoms is the clutter and mess that tends to accumulate. As someone who struggles with mental health issues myself, I feel strongly that a clean, organized space can be the catalyst for a lot of healing, and I am so happy to get to help people who are struggling have a space that is conducive to healing. It means so much to me to be able to bring order for people who are overwhelmed or don’t know where to start. If I can do one thing for my clients, I hope it’s showing them that there’s no shame in needing a helping hand sometimes.

Can you give our readers an introduction to your business? Maybe you can share a bit about what you do and what sets you apart from others?
What sets me apart from others? Not only am I a house cleaner, but I am also neurodivergent. What this means is that I am very particular about cleaning and it is an interest that sparks joy in my life. I also am able to approach clients with a real understanding of what it feels like when life gets busy and things get overwhelming. I am able to connect with my clients and not only empathize with their struggles in regards to cleaning, but I am able to understand how the neurodivergent mind works from a personal perspective. Because of this, I am able to think of tricks and organization tools that are particularly helpful to other neurodivergent minds.

Let’s say your best friend was visiting the area and you wanted to show them the best time ever. Where would you take them? Give us a little itinerary – say it was a week long trip, where would you eat, drink, visit, hang out, etc.
It is not something that one might catch at first glance, but Pueblo, in particular Bojon town where I live has an incredible beauty to it. I am still fairly new to Pueblo, but within a week of living here, I knew Pueblo was the place I wanted to call home. My favorite place in town to eat is Fuel and Iron food hall, which is similar to a higher end food court. I can have anxieties about trying new foods and was ecstatic when I found that the food hall had a mushroom and Swiss burger so I could have access to my favorite comfort food. I admittedly know very little about plants, but my best friend aspires to live in a greenhouse. Because of this, I love to stop by SoCo Organics downtown. There are two of the sweetest dogs to greet you at the door and the store feels a bit like a jungle, which I think is perfect for an organic nursery. On the weekends, I love to go to Ethos, which my friends and I tend to simply refer to as the sober bar. Admittedly, the main room can be a bit visually overstimulating at first, but once your eyes adapt, the environment is incredibly warm and friendly. It is easily one of my favorite places to go when I need a moment to sit back and step away from the rest of the world.

The Shoutout series is all about recognizing that our success and where we are in life is at least somewhat thanks to the efforts, support, mentorship, love and encouragement of others. So is there someone that you want to dedicate your shoutout to?
When my best friend Mia and I first met, I felt very lost. I was still relatively successful, but struggled almost daily with my anxiety, and this was reflected in the organization of my day to day life. Through our friendship, I have grown so far beyond anything I could have imagined. I am so grateful to have been given this opportunity to share my feelings with all of you.

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