Fresh out of high school, I jumped headfirst into entrepreneurship, attending cosmetology school and immediately opening my own salon in our hometown. We had our firstborn son, Keith in October of our Sr. year and month out of high school, I married my high school sweetheart, John. While he spent five years in management and…

Life has a way of testing us. One moment, you’re riding high, feeling unstoppable, and the next, someone or something comes along trying to dim your light. Maybe it’s a negative comment, a setback, or just the weight of other people’s opinions. But here’s the truth—your happiness is yours. It doesn’t belong to anyone else,…

I’m chasing big dreams, I’m stacking my wins, Juggling the chaos while soaking it in. Running full speed, yet learning to pause, Living with purpose, devoted to cause. The clock keeps on ticking, the list never ends, Still, laughter and love are my dearest of friends. I hustle, I grind, I reach for the sky,…

For a long time, I thought confidence meant having all the answers, never showing doubt, always pushing forward without hesitation. But the more I grow—both personally and professionally—the more I realize that true confidence isn’t about perfection; it’s about trusting yourself. 💫 Confidence is knowing your worth without needing validation. It’s walking into a room…

Salina, we did it! After five days of hard work, creativity, and a little bit of chaos (okay, maybe a lot), Thiessen-Elise salon has been completely fabulated—and we couldn’t be more excited to share it with you! Our amazing social media creator, Alexa, dropped the word fabulate during the process, and I decided it would…

An hour and a half, she drove my way, Just to brighten up my day. Though Phoenix hurt her ankle and couldn’t wrestle, her plans did shift, Still Nikki came—a most precious gift. We laughed, we chatted, let time slip past, Moments like these are meant to last. Thrifting treasures, coffee in hand, A sisterly…

This year, I’m stepping into a version of myself I’ve always dreamed of—strong, fearless, and unapologetically confident. 💪 Confidence doesn’t come overnight; it’s built through growth, self-love, and showing up even when it feels hard. In 2025, I’m leaving behind self-doubt, comparison, and playing small. I’m embracing my worth, my voice, and my power. This…

A heart that speaks in quiet tones, Yet echoes lost among the stones. Words like whispers, thin as air, Fall unheard, though they were there. Eyes that plead in silent hue, Seeking light, misunderstood anew. A soul that bends, but will not break, Carrying storms for others’ sake. In shadows cast, the truth lies still,…

When my youngest son, Ike got my name for the Christmas drawing exchange I asked him to write me a poem! Below are the heart melting words I will cherish and keep in my heart forever! In the quiet dawn, she rises with grace,A beacon of light in this bustling place.Her hands, gentle, yet strong…