About Us
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No judgments.
Just solutions.
We’re a local, woman-owned small business made up of moms, friends, and organizers who know what it’s like to juggle busy lives. Between us, we’ve managed people, projects, households, and a little bit of everything in between. Now we use that mix of experience and heart to bring calm to the chaos — and help you feel at home in your space again.
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Clutter Cutters
Our story
In summer of 2018, Lynda Reider, founder of Cut the Clutter RVA, visited a friend with a terminally ill child. In order to accommodate the hospital bed, the child was living in the dining room. Visitors sat on a metal folding chair and the space was full of medical equipment and supplies. Lynda asked her friend if she could help make the room more comfortable for both the child and visitors.
She bought and built a closet system to contain the supplies, painted the walls, and brought in a comforter and other soft touches to create a more peaceful place to rest.
When she finished the project, her friend asked if she could stay on and help in other areas of the house. Lynda then spent the rest of the summer decluttering and organizing various rooms. As she was working, she posted before and after photos on social media. One by one, other friends started asking for help. And by October of 2018, Cut the Clutter RVA was born.
As the business was getting started, Lynda structured client jobs to work around her schedule as a mom of twin girls so she could get them on and off the bus – designing a business for women to empower other women.
That focus on family and empowerment is still a big part of Cut the Clutter RVA’s mission today. Team members have flexible schedules that work around their families’ unique needs. We empower our amazing team, who in turn empower our clients.
Lynda Reider
Founder & Chief Cutter Clutter
Background:
I have worked in small businesses, large corporations, and have even created a non profit. I grew up in a very small town and learned early that your word means everything. Community is important to me and I love to find purpose in serving others.
When I’m not organizing:
I love to color and hang out with my family! Rich and I have been married for 21 years and have twin 17 year old daughters, Jess and Sam, and a beagle named Layla. I love to make to-do lists. Sometimes, I even assign those lists to other people in my house. It’s their favorite. (Not really.)
Why I do this job:
I love helping people. We all need a hand sometimes. We get to extend kindness and grace to those who aren’t necessarily proud of their current situation and provide them with a functional path forward. It’s incredibly rewarding.
Skill for next year:
Power tool mastery!
Bucket list:
I want to go skydiving!
Gretchen Moen
Director of Operations
Maria Shiels
Director of Sales
Decluttering can be a form of therapy, and it is fun and rewarding to help others who might be stuck or just need a little support on their journey. It has taught me a great deal about the power of letting go of things and being more intentional.
Donna Washok
Project Manager
I have always loved organizing and helping people, and I love that my skills can make a difference in other people’s lives. It is so fun and rewarding to wow clients with a transformed space after a few hours that has overwhelmed them for possibly years beforehand.
Jen Ryther
Team Leader
Organizing in general brings me such satisfaction. Knowing you’ve made such a difference in the way someone feels about their home – and the peace and happiness it brings them – is incredibly rewarding.
Keri Link
Team Leader
I love to help others find a place for everything and create systems for individuals and families to optimize their space. I’m a firm believer that no matter the size of your home or the size of your pile of stuff, I can help you find a method that works for you.
Tara Kelley
Team Leader
I love meeting new people. It’s so rewarding that they trust me to come into their home, and organize it from stressful chaos to serene. To see their pure joy and gratitude is the most amazing feeling. I want the spaces that I organize to be their happy places!
Télisi Johnson
Clutter Cutter
I get the opportunity to be part of a solution, part of something bigger than myself, something that is impactful, intentional and important. My mind is forever working towards establishing better, more balanced outcomes, and to share that with others is truly worthwhile.
Shannon Taylor
Clutter Cutter
As a military spouse, we moved several times in my life. I have always enjoyed the moving, packing and setting up of a new home. Yes, I’m the friend who loves to come help someone pack up or tidy things. Finding fun solutions to unique challenges is work that never feels like “work,” especially when it comes to making messes into something functional and beautiful.
Heather Clark
Clutter Cutter
This job is the perfect combination of helping people and organizing. I love transforming a space that has been the source of stress into a place that provides peace. I’m proud to work for a company that says right up front, “No Judgments.”
Gretchen Moen
Background:
For the majority of my professional career, I worked in marketing communications, managing projects, budgets and people for a leading loyalty marketing company. As life took some twists and turns, I quit my marketing job, to help my mom relocate to Richmond. As fate had it, Cut the Clutter had won a major client gig and needed a team to help. I thought – I can do that! And the rest is history.
When I’m not organizing:
I love laughing with my husband, Dennis, and my 16 year old son. We enjoy travelling, spending time outdoors and trying new foods.
Why I do this job:
Helping people who are overwhelmed find peace and calm in their homes is very rewarding. I especially love to help people purge what they no longer need; when their physical space is clear, their mind is clearer.
Future plans:
I dream of living in an RV and seeing as much of this wonderful country as possible.
Maria Sheils
Background:
I’m a former elementary school teacher and guidance counselor.
When I’m not organizing:
I live in Glen Allen with my husband, three children and dog. In my free time, I enjoy reading, spending time with my friends. I also love traveling and watching crime shows.
Why I do this job:
Decluttering can be a form of therapy, and it is fun and rewarding to help others who might be stuck or just need a little support on their journey. It has taught me a great deal about the power of letting go of things and being more intentional.
Future plans:
I have not yet abandoned my dream of becoming an international spy.
Donna Washok
Background:
I was a stay-at-home mom for many years, then transitioned to teacher’s aide, preschool teacher and after school care assistant. In between all that, I also homeschooled my own kids for high school. Through it all, I have always been the go-to person for organizing the spaces around me and knowing where everything for everybody is at all times.
When I’m not organizing:
I love to hang out with my husband, three young adult children, one son-in law and three cats! I enjoy reading good historical fiction books, coloring very intricate pictures and researching anything that interests me.
Why I do this job:
I have always loved organizing and helping people, and I love that my skills can make a difference in other people’s lives. It is so fun and rewarding to wow clients with a transformed space after a few hours that has overwhelmed them for possibly years beforehand.
Future plans:
Become a foster mom to lots of sweet and cuddly kittens!
Jen Ryther
Background:
I began my teaching career in elementary school. I taught for 9 years then decided to stay home with my two boys while they were little. Upon returning to teaching, I took a position at a preschool where I taught 3 year olds for 5 years. My good friend Gretchen told me all about this awesome organizing company that she started working for and I was very intrigued! After helping out on my days off from preschool, I was hooked and wanted to do it full time!
When I’m not organizing:
When I am not at work, I love spending time with friends and family, my husband and two sons, ages 14 & 16. I try to stay active with my husband and kids. We often drive out West and hike in the mountains. My husband and I are big JMU football fans and spend many Fall weekends in Harrisonburg cheering on the Dukes!! We love live music and look forward to seeing our favorite bands in concert again when this pandemic is over!
Why I do this job:
Organizing in general brings me such satisfaction. Knowing you’ve made such a difference in the way someone feels about their home – and the peace and happiness it brings them – is incredibly rewarding.
Future plans:
I think it would be cool to learn to play an instrument – maybe the ukulele. I want to retire in the mountains and travel as much as possible!
Keri Link
Background:
After a career in college recruitment and retainment programs, I switched my educational focus from 18 year olds to 4 year olds. Don’t get me started on the similarities! I taught preschoolers for ten years before embarking on this new adventure.
When I’m not organizing:
Honestly, I’m still organizing! My husband, two teens and very bad dog don’t always appreciate the effort. I also enjoy escaping to the mountains and working in the garden.
Why I do this job:
I love to help others find a place for everything and create systems for individuals and families to optimize their space. I’m a firm believer that no matter the size of your home or the size of your pile of stuff, I can help you find a method that works for you.
Future plans:
Over the next few years I hope to enjoy our family before successfully launching my children to college and beyond. I also want to travel, travel, travel!
Tara Kelley
When I’m not organizing:
I enjoy spending time with my family. My husband of 15 years, Brock, and I enjoy going to breweries and catching some good concerts that come through town. We have two daughters, 16 and 11. The four of us enjoy going to Washington Nationals games whenever we get a chance (Go Nats!). And, I can’t forget the spoiled baby, our dog Rosie!
Why I do this job:
I love meeting new people. It’s so rewarding that they trust me to come into their home, and organize it from stressful chaos to serene. To see their pure joy and gratitude is the most amazing feeling. I want the spaces that I organize to be their happy places!
Future plans:
I dream of going to Germany for Oktoberfest one day.
Télisi Johnson
Background:
In March 2020, I graduated with a BFA in Interior Design, from Savannah College of Art and Design. Interior design and professional organizing share these things in common: listening to the client, focusing on uplifting the positive aspects and providing deliberate detailed design (DDD) solutions for the things that could work better, to create an overall sense of comfort, safety and euphoria. I hope by being a part of this team, I can mold these two worlds together and create something spectacular to share with everyone.
When I’m not organizing:
Being an avid list maker/notetaker makes it hard for me to not be constantly organizing. You could say it is a part of my nature, though I am regularly reminding myself to relax, for life doesn’t always go as planned! When not busy strategizing about my next steps, I enjoy weight training and doing HIIT workouts, binge watching Netflix/Hulu dramas and thrillers, and working on my personal art and design website.
Why I do this job:
I get the opportunity to be part of a solution, part of something bigger than myself, something that is impactful, intentional and important. My mind is forever working towards establishing better, more balanced outcomes, and to share that with others is truly worthwhile.
Future plans:
To work in hospitality design where I will one day have a part in designing major resort/hotel developments. I want to travel, and see the vast design world, outside of RVA.
Shannon Taylor
Background:
I have held many titles from visual merchandiser, photographer, military wife, homeschool mom, and most recently farmers’ market manager & delivery driver, just to name a few. Each has taught me valuable lessons and I’m thankful for the relationships I’ve gained over the years.
When I’m not organizing:
I love spending time with family and making memories with friends. I also enjoy puzzles and learning something new. Creating and making things is my passion.
Why I do this job:
As a military spouse, we moved several times in my life. I have always enjoyed the moving, packing and setting up of a new home. Yes, I’m the friend who loves to come help someone pack up or tidy things. Finding fun solutions to unique challenges is work that never feels like “work,” especially when it comes to making messes into something functional and beautiful.
Skills for next year:
I’m always looking for something new to try and create. I’d love to learn how to rewire a lamp or improve my painting and staining skills.
Bucket List:
I would love to travel in an RV to visit friends and family. I am fascinated by historical places and I would love to stay in a historic chateau in France someday.
Heather Clark
Background:
Decades ago, I was a cardiac critical care nurse in Pittsburgh, PA. I’m fairly certain that is where my slight obsession with organizing began. I may have been a bit compulsive about keeping my patients’ rooms in order. After learning that I was pregnant with triplets, I stepped back from nursing (the career, not my babies). Since then, I have spent the past 20 years raising my four children.
When I’m not organizing:
I love just spending time with my kiddos and my husband. The older three are in college now (three different schools, three different states) and the youngest is finishing up high school. I also enjoy doing yoga, getting lost in a good book, and losing a day to good puzzle.
Why I do this job:
This job is the perfect combination of helping people and organizing. I love transforming a space that has been the source of stress into a place that provides peace. I’m proud to work for a company that says right up front, “No Judgments.”
Future plans:
I’m going to skip over the “empty nest” thing, because I am definitely not ready for that, and instead look further down the road. The idea of daily walks and/or yoga on the beach is very appealing. As is the thought of cozying up in a blanket with a book, looking out over the mountain tops. A girl can dream.
Testimonials
Kristy B.
If you’ve been thinking about how you may need a home organizer, no need to look any further. We couldn’t recommend Cut the Clutter more. This company is fantastic. From the consultation to the last day of work, Cut the Clutter made the process a breeze. These women were professional, personable, non-judgmental, and most importantly helpful in making our vision come to life. They had creative ideas of using our space and items we already had to work better for us than we ever thought they could. Added bonus, I had two toddlers at home while they were working and they were so sweet to them and respectful of their daytime schedules.
We already have plans to book this team again to organize our kitchen better.
Samantha R.
After organizing and purging our home for 5 years I just couldn’t take it anymore. Areas were getting cleared up but the progress was SSOOOOO slow and so many setbacks whenever I was busy at work or the kids had activities. Lynda, Jen, Sam, and Heather are an awesome team and revived me! They worked so efficiently to get our pantry and basement organized. They also worked on other areas that weren’t quite so crazy but are so much better now! More than just moving things into bins etc., working with them helped me feel not so overwhelmed so I could tackle a few last areas. …or maybe I’ll just call the team again! They’re friendly, had great ideas, and are hard workers.
Yolanda A.
Cut the Clutter is an amazing group of individuals that have come into my home and treated it like their own. They completely organized my office and bedroom and I am beyond words for how happy I am with their work. They are kind, non judgmental, professional, creative and passionate about the work that they do. I wish I could give them more than 5 stars. They will continuing to work on a few other projects in my home and I can wait to see what they do with my kitchen! This has not only helped with the visual and organization in my life, it has helped with my mental health as well. I think I told them numerous times that I feel like I can breathe again. Do yourself a favor and hire this wonderful group of humans to help you help yourself!!!
