This is (part of) the audio message I sent to Shayla on August 8, 2025. Heavily edited, because if you’ve ever had the honour of receiving one of my voice memos… you know I ramble.
Being a self-employed bridal stylist is incredible, but it can be lonely. Not socially- We’re always around people. But lonely in not being around OUR people. The ones who truly get it. We work a wedding together, then say “see you at the next one,” and never really get to connect.
I see friends in corporate roles gathering, growing, bonding, but I didn’t see that for our industry. So I created it 🤷🏼♀️
With Shayla, the vision of community, decompression, and education came to life. I watched artists have lightbulb moments. I watched educators check “teach a masterclass” off their bucket lists. I watched women laugh, share real talk, and reset their nervous systems.
We live in a world that glamorizes hustle. I want to glamorize balance, community, and new skills, so we can keep making that money hunniiii- but still honour the needs of our mind and body.
I came home to flowers and a card from Dustin & Milo. My support system keeps my fire burning, and I’m so grateful for the encouragement I receive from the people in my life.
The First Annual Bridal Beauty Summit was a success, just as I knew it would be. Believe and you will achieve. Build it and they will come.
Thank you
@shaylaroseartistry - for believing in the vision, being my sidekick (even when I get bossy-which is always), helping bring what lives in my head to life, and being away from your baby girl to shake up our industry.
Thank you
@c_and_c_consulting for help editing this and bringing it to life with
@she_designsco clips.
Thank you all of our sponsors for providing goodies for our swag bags!
Thank you
@loonlakelodge for the amazing hospitality. Thank you to all of our vendors for bringing your knowledge & expertise to the middle of the woods. And finally, thank you to all of our attendees who invested their time and money into this incredible weekend.
This is just the beginning for
@thebridalbeautysummit 🤍