How Lyrique-Shauna Freeman Turns Cleaning into a Calling
I believe that there are no boring people. Given enough time, every person’s story will reveal something profound, something extraordinary. That’s what Superpower Quest is all about—seeing people for who they truly are and helping them put language to their unique gifts. And today, I get to introduce you to a true Super Human: Lyrique-Shauna Freeman, the owner of Cinderella Janitorial and Housekeeping.
From the moment you meet Lyrique, you see light and joy radiating from her. It’s not just surface-level positivity; it’s deep, soul-driven energy. And when I asked her about what fuels that joy, her answer was simple: “Every morning is like Christmas to me.” She wakes up excited about life, eager to see who she’ll meet, who she’ll encourage, and how she can bring joy into someone’s day.
Discovering Her Superpower
Lyrique is both a Nurturer and an Achiever.
The Nurturer in her has an instinct to take care of people, to love them deeply, and to make their lives better.
The Achiever in her ensures that whatever she sets her mind to, she executes with excellence, tenacity, and commitment.
These two strengths combine beautifully in her business, Cinderella Janitorial and Housekeeping. Cleaning, to her, is not just about making spaces tidy—it’s an act of love. She transforms environments so people feel peace, joy, and relief when they walk into their homes or businesses. And the best part? It doesn’t feel like work to her.
An Origin Story Rooted in Purpose
Lyrique’s journey started when she was just nine years old, in a garage, throwing books around in frustration—until she picked up one that felt different. It was a Bible, and it opened to Psalm 23. She read it, over and over, memorized it, and in that moment, she felt like she had found something more valuable than gold. That moment shaped her, setting her on a path of joy, faith, and purpose.
A Business Born from Excellence
As she grew up, she kept searching for what she was meant to do. A defining moment came while working as a cleaner at Arlington Memorial Hospital. One day, a nurse noticed the meticulous way Lyrique cleaned the hospital rooms and asked, “Do you clean houses?” She hadn’t considered it before—but she said yes.
She cleaned the nurse’s house with the same level of care and excellence she brought to the hospital. Later, without Lyrique even knowing, the nurse created a flyer with tear-off tabs and posted it on the hospital’s internal bulletin board. She shared Lyrique’s phone number and a glowing recommendation, telling her fellow nurses about the outstanding job she had done. Soon, other nurses and doctors were reaching out, eager to have their homes cleaned by someone who brought not just skill but joy into her work.
That single act of recognition sparked something bigger. As word spread, more people sought out Lyrique’s services, and before she knew it, Cinderella Janitorial and Housekeeping was born. It wasn’t a carefully planned business—it was the natural outgrowth of her superpower in action.
Lyrique didn’t start Cinderella Janitorial by sitting down and writing a business plan. It started because people couldn’t ignore the excellence in her work.
The Ikigai of Cleaning
We’ve covered Ikigai before in an interview with my friend Tim Tamashiro. In Japan, there’s a concept called Ikigai—the intersection of:
What you love
What you’re good at
What the world needs
What you can be paid for
Lyrique’s cleaning ability is a reflection of her Ikigai.
She loves it.
She is effortlessly excellent at it.
People need clean homes and businesses.
And it provides her with a livelihood.
That’s why when she’s cleaning, it doesn’t feel like work—it feels like purpose.
Embracing Your Own Superpower
I wanted Lyrique on this show for two reasons:
To tell the world about her and her incredible business. If you’re in Colorado Springs and need a home or business cleaned with love and excellence, call Lyrique. You won’t find someone who takes more pride and joy in her work.
To emphasize that every superpower is valuable. Society tends to elevate certain talents over others—like financial acumen, tech skills, or leadership roles. But true fulfillment comes not from comparing, but from embracing your unique design.
Lyrique owns her superpower. She doesn’t wish it were something else. She doesn’t compare it to others. And because of that, she thrives, and gives a blessing to the world.
Final Thoughts
Lyrique’s story is a testament to the idea that your greatest joy and the world’s greatest need intersect somewhere. When you find that intersection, lean into it. It will take you places you never imagined.
And if you’re in Colorado Springs and need a cleaning service that brings peace, joy, and excellence into your space—Cinderella Janitorial and Housekeeping is the one to call.
Lyrique, you are a true Super Human, and I’m grateful for the light you bring into the world.
Contact Lyrique
It’s best to contact her by phone, but I don’t want to post her phone number publicly, so email me at johnny@superpowerquest.com if you want me to make the connection. Or message me through Substack. She’s a baller.
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