The Help You Dwell story began in 2014. Since then, our team has grown from two into a team of twenty-four. With our unique backgrounds, we realize that our experiences nurture in each of us a capacity to empathize with all kinds of people in all kinds of situations. We are committed to listening well and working together to create a space you will enjoy. Our intention is to help free you up to do more of the things you love. We are at your service to create beautiful, organized, and livable spaces where you can reclaim your home and use it the way you’ve always dreamed of.
These incredible women are some of the newest faces behind the hard work and unique presence of our services here at HYD. What a gift to bring to you the diversity of style, backgrounds and personal touches that each woman offers.
We proudly introduce you to…
Lori
Lori is a Knoxville native who shares her home with her husband and teen daughter. She was an educator for 20 years and loves that her work with Help You Dwell still allows her to help others. She has always been a minimalist and loves structure and organization in her home and in life. She thrives when she can make a to-do list or spreadsheet and then accomplish those tasks. She loves helping people find peace and joy in their homes. In her opinion, less is more! She hopes that when she’s in a clien’’s home, they feel accepted and free to share their story. She loves that Help You Dwell doesn’t have a “one size fits all” approach and truly creates plans and systems that are unique to each individual. In her free time, she loves to read, write, and travel.
Renee’
Renee is originally from Kansas City but has lived in the Southeast for 24 years. She’s been married to her best friend and father to their seven children (and one “rat” dog) for 35 years! Her children range in age from 30-16, and she also has two beautiful granddaughters. Before working with Help You Dwell she was a HS Youth Director and then a full-time mamma for many years. Next to being a mom, she is most passionate about the work that she does with Haiti Child Sponsorship. She helps provide education and nutrition to children in Pele, Haiti. She loves that working for HYD still allows her time to work for the children of Haiti. Her favorite part of working with HYD is the PEOPLE! She loves meeting and getting to know clients, and she loves working with the other HYD staff members. She loves to see the relief and joy that order brings to people’s lives. When she’s not working, she loves to be outdoors in the sunshine, mountains or beach (or anything in between)! She loves spending time with family, playing games, cooking, or watching movies!
Brittany
Brittany is originally from Kingston, TN. She is a wife and a proud momma of a beautiful daughter who is 11 years old. She also has a fur baby, Beau Chesney, who completely runs her household. Before starting HYD she worked as a front desk receptionist and front desk supervisor at Children’s Faith Pediatrics for almost 10 years. She says the best part of working with HYD is helping our sweet clients. She loves to see them smile, be happy and refreshed! When she’s not working, she enjoys working out, being on their family’s boat, golfing and being her daughter’s biggest fan as she is a competitive cheerleader! Brittany is also a HUGE TN VOLS FAN and loves watching football in the fall, too.
Andrea
Andrea has moved around a lot, but loves calling Knoxville home. She loves the energy and location that our great city has. She shares her home with her husband and two daughters. She found Help You Dwell through a friend on social media. She’s extremely organized and spent most of her career as a teacher. She confesses that she’s always wanted to be a professional organizer! HYD is her dream job. She loves being a part of a team of people who are always eager to help others and work efficiently and joyfully together. When she’s not working, she loves exploring small towns and hiking or having a picnic with her husband. Game nights with friends and family are some of her favorite ways to spend free time.
Ally
Ally is originally from Wisconsin and moved to Knoxville with her husband Mike and two kids a few years ago. Her background is in interior design and health coaching, both of which she uses to help clients at Help You Dwell. She understands that everyone has a part of their life that could use refining and change to reduce their chaos and stress. She believes in being very intentional with what she does and thrives when she’s busy. In her free time she loves to explore and do design projects around the house, and her favorite way to spend a weekend is camping and exploring with her family.
Laura
Laura was originally born in England, but claims Knoxville as home now. She has three dogs- Brooklyn, Boss, and Bindu. There are all crazy rescues with wild personalities, which lead to their IG account @brooklynandboss. Boss is a therapy dog that works with HABIT at UTK. Laura is a full-time school counselor and has also taught yoga and pilates for over 15 years. She loves getting to help people when she is working for Help You Dwell. She says it's so rewarding working with families to make their lives better. She loves helping organize, unpack, and assist families with difficult transitions. Laura has a BIG heart.
Katherine
Katherine is a Knoxville native but has lived all over: from college in VA to Aspen, Colorado, and then grad school in London. She shares her newly renovated home with her cat, named Idgie (as in Idgie Threadgoode from "Fried Green Tomatoes"). Before working for Help You Dwell, she was a 5th grade teacher. She loves working for HYD because she thrives on being able to help people find peace in their homes and freedom from the stress they have because of clutter. In her free time, she enjoys backpacking, traveling, seeing new places, eating new foods, and meeting different people. She is a sunrise enthusiast who craves adventure.
Rachel
Rachel was born and raised in Kentucky and moved to Knoxville from Birmingham about nine years ago. She shares her home with her two kids, Ramsey and Elliot, husband Alex, and a 60-pound puppy named Ruthie. Before working for Help You Dwell, she taught special education. She says the best part of working for HYD is seeing the smile, relief, and excitement cross people’s faces after making a space more livable, more enjoyable, and more functional. She also loves getting to meet new people and says an unexpected bonus to this job was getting to work with (and for) a strong, unique, amazing group of women, many of whom are now friends. In her free time, she loves to be with her family. They spend a ton of time outside, and every time the sun is shining, you will find her family at the lake! She also loves to cook new recipes, decorate, and of course, organize!
Colleen
Colleen is originally from Baltimore, Maryland, and came to Tennessee to attend UT in 1997. She shares her home with her husband, Danny, and her two boys Talan and Bentley. Before HYD, she stayed at home with her two boys while running her two small businesses, Cakes by Colleen and Spoiled Dog PupCakery. She loves that her work with HYD allows her to run her business as well as spend time with incredible people, clients, and coworkers. One of her favorite quotes is “Do what you love, and you’ll never work a day in your life.” In her spare time, she loves to bake and do anything crafty, as well as work in the yard and exercise. She’s recently started reading more, which she says she never thought she would enjoy! She has found that reading now helps her relax and find peace.
Photos by Silver Highway Photography.
If you are interested in scheduling a session with our amazing team members, please reach out! We look forward to being able to help you dwell.
