Today we’d like to introduce you to Brittany Hastings.
Hi Brittany, we’re thrilled to have a chance to learn your story today. So, before we get into specifics, maybe you can briefly walk us through how you got to where you are today?
My name is Brittany Hastings, am 32 years old. I was born and raised in Austin, Tx! I mostly grew up in East Austin and South Austin. Throughout my childhood I watched my parents work hard and create a great life for me and my siblings. They instilled good character, and great work ethics and treated people with love and kindness! As I got older and experienced more things in life, such as becoming a mother and losing my dream job as a childcare director. I truly began to look at life in a new way and wanted to go after things I deserved and my son deserved. I launched my business and from there, life has been a sweet ride.
Would you say it’s been a smooth road, and if not, what are some of the biggest challenges you’ve faced along the way?
Back in 2017, I experienced some hardship. After being let go from my job, I had a hard time getting on my feet. My son’s father and I decided to split and I could not afford to take care of my son and myself. I had no savings and was too prideful to ask for help so there were times when we went days without lights, or not much food in the fridge. I would work uber until midnight or even 2am to make ends meet. Due to everything I was going through, I fell behind in college and eventually had to drop school completely as I could no longer keep up with classes. This all caused deep depression and I developed an emotional eating disorder that cause me to be overweight and borderline diabetic. When I decided to launch my business in 2019, I continued to battle depression and eating disorder. As the business continued to grow, I was able to afford therapy, eat healthier and get a gym membership. I could afford to have a life!
Alright, so let’s switch gears a bit and talk business. What should we know?
I launched Boss Lady Mobile Laundry & Cleaning in 2019. My grandmother Josephine Thomas, who we lost last year. Told me to start the business and I did just that! Boss Lady Mobile Laundry & Cleaning is a mobile laundry and cleaning business that provides services to residential and commercial clients in Austin, Tx and surrounding cities. Our services are booked online or via phone and customer leave their clothes at the front door. We pick up their clothing and wash, dry, fold, and deliver clean laundry back to customers. We also do laundry for the homeless, the veterans department and low-income elderly residents. We also clean for disabled vets, college students and local organizations such as Foundation Communities and Family Eldercare. In 2020 we started doing work with the City of Austin and provided linen for the alternative care site for covid patience.
What sets my business apart from others is that while my business is a professional service provided to all seeking the services but we are truly community-based and believe in being of service however we can be. We get up early and stay out late!
I am most proud of my brand for being one of the many essential small businesses that was able to service the community during the spike in covid and the snowstorm. My staff and myself continued to work to provide the hospital with clean linen and local residents with clean clothing.
Boss Lady Mobile Laundry provides services to residential and commercial clients. You can inquire about services or book online at www.bossladyservices.com or call us at 512-489-7953. We will be having a thanksgiving meal giveaway and toy donation drive to go towards local nonprofit organizations that service women and children in Austin, Tx. For more info, follow us on Facebook Bosslasdymobile and Instagram bosslasdymobile_.
What were you like growing up?
Growing up, I was super active. In school, I was in choir, played basketball and ran track. I am a very relatable person. I am very loving and kind. I tend to do more for others than I do for myself. I love a good laugh and enjoy comedy.
I was heavily into music in my early twenties and performed at many popular venues in Austin, Tx. I was one of the selected artists from Capital View Arts here in Austin, Tx which is a nonprofit that helps music artists gain more music exposure as well as gain more industry knowledge. My stage name is Myz. B! Find me on YouTube. (lol)
Contact Info:
- Website: www.bossladyservices.com
- Instagram: bosslasdymobile_
- Facebook: Bosslasdymobile
Image Credits
Demarcus Davis
