Empower Zara's Journey to Relocate Business and Find Balance

The past few years, really since COVID, have been quite a ride for me. It's felt like one thing after another, but I've continued to keep going, sometimes one step at a time, other times taking a leap of faith. I've said so many prayers, and yet the challenges kept coming. I've learned so much the past few years and practiced really just letting go, as I know the stress was terrible for me and some things are out of our control. I shut down my massage business for 3 years during COVID, which honestly, with my health at that time, was a much-needed break. My other business went from thriving to almost complete collapse, and I've been carrying the cost of that for a good while now. My car broke down in 2022, and I had to buy a new one, and I went through a miscarriage which broke my heart more than I ever knew possible. There is more, but I'll spare you a novel. Let's just say it didn't get easier. However, last year I decided to restart my massage business, Urban Light Sanctuary, in hopes that getting back to what I know well would help reconnect me. It did!!! It didn't fix things, but it gave me purpose and inspiration. I found a great space with an old colleague/friend and settled in. I've faced my biggest financial challenges of my life this past year, especially with our struggling economy and inflation. I know we all feel it. Urban Light Sanctuary has been a part of me for so long now and feels like something I want to continue to offer the community. I've helped bring healing to so many! As of my birthday, October 17, this year, I was told I'll need to move out of my current location so he could expand his business. This blindsided me as I just settled in here and made such a beautiful space. November will officially be 1 year.

At first, I thought to myself, "Another hit!! When will this end?", but after some time away in nature and deep reflecting, I decided to move forward with life. I believe the best is yet to come! I've decided to find my own spot and found a great place close to home, and it feels right, but I'm just maxed financially and really need the support of my community, friends, and family to catch my breath. It's just been so much the last few years. I'm being swallowed by debt. I would like to ask for any support you could offer to help not only get me into this new business space swiftly, but to also catch my breath from the past years' rollercoaster. I'm happy to share more with you individually and offer a massage to anyone who can contribute. Some may think it's just weird to ask for help, but I truly believe community sometimes is the only way. If you know me, you know I'm a hardworking female entrepreneur, a humanitarian, and a great mom, and I never give up. Thank you for taking the time to read this. Each one of you is so special to me.

LOVE

Zara