Hyacinth Tucker
Founder and CEO at The Laundry Basket
🚀 ABOUT: I’m Hyacinth Tucker, the owner of The Laundry Basket LLC, a company dedicated to providing exceptional laundry and dry cleaning services with a focus on sustainability and workforce development.
🔥 MOTIVATION: My career path has been motivated by a desire to empower communities, create opportunities, and build a business that goes beyond just services—delivering impact and inspiration.
✨ SPECIAL SAUCE: I’d like to highlight our workforce development program that empowers underserved communities, minorities, and veterans through training and job placement in the laundry and dry cleaning industry.
🎁 GIVE: I’d love to offer mentorship and insights on scaling small businesses, building strategic partnerships, securing government and corporate contracts, and creating workforce development initiatives. I’m also happy to share advice on operational efficiencies and community engagement strategies.
🙏 GET: I’m seeking connections to corporate sponsors, strategic mentors, and advisors who can guide me as I expand my licensing model and digital platform. I’d also love introductions to organizations interested in sustainable practices and workforce training partnerships.
💬 FAV QUOTE: “Service to others is the rent you pay for your room here on earth.” – Muhammad Ali
🔥 FUN FACT: I used to be a volunteer firefighter!
📰 NEWS: The Laundry Basket LLC was recently accepted into the Russell Innovation Center for Entrepreneurs’ Supply Chain Accelerator, and we’re expanding into new markets, including Toronto, Canada, and Northeast Ohio. Additionally, we’re developing a digital platform to streamline laundry operations and empower local laundromats.
💡 TIPS & TRICKS: Building a strong advisory board starts with clearly defining what you need—whether it’s operational expertise, strategic guidance, or industry connections. Be intentional about reaching out to individuals whose skills align with your business goals and ensure they’re passionate about your mission.
🌈 DREAM INTRO WISH: I’d love an introduction to someone at Clorox or Tide to explore potential brand sponsorships and collaborations, as well as logistics leaders at Amazon or UPS to gain insights into scaling our delivery operations.