Courtesy Amber Tice
For many Southlake families, life moves fast — and Alexis Dodge knows that pace well. Married to Carroll head football coach Riley Dodge and a mom of four, Alexis spent years juggling the X’s and O’s of a career, kids and the constant push to keep her home running smoothly. The Texas A&M grad with a master’s in accounting and a CPA license found calm in creating simple, sustainable systems that made daily life easier. That passion soon grew into Your Neat Haven, her home-organization company that now helps local families transform cluttered spaces into functional, peaceful places to live and recharge.
MY BACKGROUND IS ACTUALLY IN ACCOUNTING… I graduated with my master’s from Texas A&M and earned my CPA license. As a working mom juggling a career, shuttling kids to activities, keeping up a social life and maintaining a home, I learned how overwhelming it can all feel. I found that creating maintainable systems gave me sanity — and now I’m determined to help others experience that same relief.
WORKING IN SOUTHLAKE HAS SHAPED MY APPROACH… While some homes are new, many were built in the ’90s without modern storage solutions. That challenge has pushed our team to refine systems that reduce clutter while enhancing natural flow and aesthetics. Southlake families are incredibly busy and active, so I’ve learned to create solutions that feel elevated but are also practical and easy to maintain.
WITH FOUR CHILDREN, OUR HOUSE IS BUSY… Which surprisingly makes me better at this work. I don’t aim for perfect; I aim for sustainable. Every item has a place, every space has a purpose and everyone knows the system. I involve my kids so they learn responsibility and ownership — but I’ve also learned to give myself grace. There are seasons when I need help with laundry or other tasks. It truly takes a village.
ONE OF THE MOST REWARDING PROJECTS… It was our very first full move-in project after I launched YNH. They had spent a year out of their home during a complete gut and expansion. When construction was finished, we were brought in to unpack and organize every square inch. During the final walkthrough, watching their reactions — the joy, the excitement, the sense of finally being home — reminded me exactly why I started this company.
WHAT BRINGS ME THE MOST JOY… Seeing a space shift from overwhelming to peaceful. When clients walk into a room and breathe easier — when their environment finally supports them — that transformation is everything. I love creating systems, but more than that, I love seeing how people feel when their home becomes a haven.
MAINTAINING A SYSTEM IS JUST AS IMPORTANT AS CREATING IT… Which is why we offer ‘Neat Membership’ sessions to keep previously organized spaces refreshed. Decluttering is an ongoing process. I always recommend keeping a dedicated “donate” bin in your home and making regular trips to your favorite charity — it keeps the clutter from creeping back in.
WHEN WE FINISH A PROJECT, I HOPE FAMILIES FEEL… A sense of calm. I want them to walk into each space and feel like everything has a home and that their daily routines just became a little easier. Most of all, I want them to feel empowered — like these systems aren’t just beautiful, but maintainable.