How she shines: Paris leads with heart. For 15 years, she has built her cleaning business while investing in her employees and community. She works alongside her team and shows appreciation through experiences, like escape rooms, wine, and coffee tastings. She owns a hometown office, manages two Little Free Libraries, and hosts events promoting childhood literacy. She works hard, brings people together, and inspires others!
Years in the industry: 15 years
Job responsibilities: Paris is the Owner of Perry’s Pristine Clean and manages everything herself.
Career path: Paris started Perry’s Pristine Clean while she was in college, simply hoping to earn enough money to help get through school. What started as a small side job quickly took off. She went from cleaning jobs on her own to managing a team of more than 15 employees within just a few years. Over the past 15 years, she has continued to grow the business, create jobs, and build a company she is proud of in her hometown.
Best advice received: The best career advice Paris has received is, “Don’t be afraid to grow beyond what you think you can handle.” She has carried that with her throughout her career. What started as a way to get through college became a thriving business, and instead of being intimidated by each new challenge, she learned to embrace growth, surround herself with a strong team, and keep moving forward, even when she didn’t have everything figured out.
Fun fact: People might be surprised to learn that Paris once ran her company’s payroll from the NICU. Even during one of the most difficult and emotional times in her life, she was still making sure her employees were taken care of. That moment says a lot about the kind of business owner and leader she is.