11/02/2026
Sometimes I look around Natural Grind and think about how much life has changed since we first opened our doors in 2018.
There have been some beautiful chapters. And some incredibly difficult ones.
When Shawn had his stroke, our world changed. What followed was a season of uncertainty, financial challenges, and eventually the heartbreak of losing him.
There were days I wondered how I would keep everything going. And days when simply showing up felt like enough.
But I kept showing up. One day, one prayer, and one decision at a time.
And I certainly didn’t do it alone. My kids have been such an important part of this journey, each in their own way. Emy has been right alongside me through so much of the day-to-day, Austin has been my behind-the-scenes guy and my mom Kate and Kaylie always lending a ear and being a phone call away. They’ve all been an incredible blessing. I’m so grateful for the love, encouragement, and support of my family.
And somewhere along the way, I realized Natural Grind had become so much more than a business. It became part of my healing, my purpose, and my new beginning.
I’m still learning. Still making mistakes. Still dreaming. Still trusting God with what’s next.
And I am so incredibly grateful for the people who have walked through these doors and become part of my story.
If there’s one thing I’ve learned, it’s that you can experience heartbreak and still build a beautiful life. ❤️
Thank you for being part of mine.
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