Hello! I’m Tamara. I was born and raised by a single mom in Silverton, Oregon. In 2018, I moved to Portland and began a nearly decade-long career in the service industry, working in cafes, bars, and restaurants. This experience provided invaluable insight into running businesses centered on genuine care and client satisfaction. After COVID-19 made staying in the service industry increasingly difficult, I took a leap of faith in 2024 by starting Aura Home Refresh with just a few cleaning products, a Swiffer, and, at the time, no vehicle. Through this journey, I connected deeply with my Portland community, met some of the kindest people I’ve ever known, and remain incredibly thankful to everyone who has invited me into their home. In December 2025, my mom, who once cleaned professionally for several years, offered to help on weekends. My solo venture quickly grew into a family business. She’s the hardest worker I know, balancing this work alongside her full-time 9–5 job at a rehabilitation facility. At the heart of Aura Home Refresh, we are simply two hardworking women who care deeply for our communities and take great pride in the work we do.