"I'm a multifaceted kinda chick: A unique expression of God, a wife, a mother, healing energy, an entrepreneur, a female empowerment enthusiast, an analytic nerd, a creative, an empath, a future mogul, and a dash of sash! I naturally pour all of these layers into my creations "
MY journey TO ME
As a South Carolina native, I grew up in a small-town salon run by my ambitious mother, who owned it for over 30 years and later became the first African American and female mayor of our hometown. From a young age, I was deeply sensitive, empathetic, and aware—though I didn’t always understand it at the time, those qualities were quietly shaping how I experienced the world and connected with people.
I was also full of ambition and believed in my exceptional intellect and creativity. Despite this, I struggled with confidence, anxiety, and insecurities, often feeling the need to dim or reshape parts of myself just to fit in.
My academic excellence became a source of pride, leading to numerous scholarships and full-ride offers from every college I applied to. I initially enrolled at Spelman College in Atlanta, but I felt torn between my analytical and creative sides. Trusting that pull toward creativity, I transferred to Paul Mitchell The School in Atlanta, determined to become the best hairstylist I could be.
A couple of months into my cosmetology journey, life surprised me with an unexpected pregnancy. Embracing this new chapter (and my son) with open arms, I stayed committed to excelling, especially for him. I graduated with honors, learning how to hold both motherhood and my own growth at the same time.
Over the next five years, life expanded quickly. I married the father of my child, welcomed my second baby (my baby girl), opened my salon, Replenish Salon (that’s my ambitious side lol), and pursued my degree in Psychology from The Pennsylvania State University because, deep down, my soul needed to finish what it started.
While balancing the roles of wife, mother, business owner, and just growing into myself, I faced challenges that weren’t always visible. On the outside, I looked composed, but internally, I wrestled with confidence, anxiety, and a fluctuating faith (trying to find my authentic path in the middle of “life life-ing”).
Despite my desire to transition into a more traditional, corporate career (and having all the qualifications on paper), I kept facing rejection after rejection. And if I’m being real, it was eye-opening. Because a part of me wanted the security… the structure… something that felt more certain than building something on my own.
But over time, it became clear those rejections weren’t random. They were redirection. What felt like setbacks were actually moments where God was gently (but firmly) closing doors that weren’t aligned and guiding me back to the path I was meant to walk.
Wholeheartedly embracing the hair industry, I experienced tremendous growth during my 10 years of owning Replenish Salon (one of Atlanta's top-rated natural haircare salons). Despite financial challenges and having no prior experience in our early days, God's grace and my ability to learn and create from scratch strengthened my faith as our salon brand thrived, leading to an inspirational apparel line and the Naturally Replenish Haircare line. I simultaneously trained and motivated multiple stylists/entrepreneurs through in person classes and an online training academy. This journey not only fueled my professional growth but also became a profound healing catalyst, revealing my true capabilities and igniting my confidence to fully uncover my life's purpose.
Committed to creating more work-life balance, healing, and fully embracing my authentic self, I realized that to truly pursue the path God designed for me, I had to close my salon. This decision redefined success for me and opened the space to explore what’s next in my journey.
Throughout my journey, I’ve discovered that the common thread in everything I’ve done has always been a deep commitment to self-care and empowering women. What I once saw as sensitivity, empathy, and deep awareness, I now recognize as a gift—and it’s been guiding me all along.
Embracing my purpose with this understanding, I draw on my past experiences to shape what I create now, channeling my creativity and resilience into storytelling, digital content, and the way I hold space for women seeking clarity and alignment in their lives.
As I continue to evolve, I’ve embraced a new chapter with the launch of Create Life Wellness. What began as me simply showing up authentically online has grown into a space where I share my healing journey, my faith, and my commitment to balance in mind, body, and spirit.
Through affirmation videos, blogging, lifestyle content, and my sessions, I now support Black women—ambitious, multifaceted women carrying many roles—in releasing what no longer serves them, reconnecting with themselves, and creating lives rooted in wholeness.
Create Life Wellness is not just a brand—it’s my lived experience, my resilience, my faith, and my creativity… a full-circle return to who I’ve always been.
