09/20/2025
Two years ago I responded to a Facebook ad- "Studio for rent." With no plan, clients, or any idea of how to run a business. I scheduled to meet with the owner 2 days later. & at best I thought to myself "you know this could just be a glimpse of what could be possible in my very far future, motivation if nothing else."
So I met at the barn & as soon as she opened the door I said "I'll take it." She replied, " Oh, are you sure? Don't you want to see it first?" And I said " I already know this is the place, I could feel it the second I walked into the door, the energy, the light, the magic... I knew this is where I was going to hold space to heal others and myself. "
We then sat on the floor and she asked me my plan. I passionately and openly told her my story and how I wanted to turn my pain into purpose by helping other women. I mentioned to her that I was opening the studio in honor of my mother who died of an overdose and struggled with addiction her entire life and how I felt that if she would of had the tools, support, strength, compassion, & a judgment free safe place to heal in community then maybe it would of been a different story.
Also I found it no coincidence, that both of their names were Cindy.
She then asked if I had clients coming and I said "I'm not sure, but I have some money my mom left me and I will start with that, and when it runs out then at least I can say I did it."
She then said, "how about this then- let's do a month to month lease just in case."
I signed so fast & never looked back.
I used my moms money to buy all my equipment & pay first months rent- then I opened my doors-with absolutely no clue how to actually run a business or where the clients would come from- only a mere dream & desire to help women embody their strength from the inside out. & to my surprise the women showed up. Within that first month I not only paid myself back, but even made a tiny profit- never having to touch mom's money again.
This entire journey has been a complete act of surrender and trust. Over 100 women have walked through that door, giving me more than I could give them in return. & It's just like mama said, " build it, & they will come." ππ»