MANA Collaborative Beauty Studio + Training Center

Almost forgot this is what it’s all about.
My clients have been supporting me for over a decade. They know the Ins , the outs, the highs, the lows, and everything in between.
Thank you for loving me in ALL of it

When two worlds collide 🌎
Strokes and shading
Book your brows link in my Bio. Have questions? DM me 🙋🏽‍♀️

Floral piece Hallelujah 🤏🏽

I didn’t start until I was 31

Your timeline is not your limitation.

Nothing fills my cup more than watching artists grow their skill set ✨

Three amazing days teaching Tiny Tattoo in San Diego inside the gorgeous Garnet Lash studio.

Thank you Danielle for trusting me with your space and your artists.

So much creating, laughing, curating… and so many perfect little tattoos .

More collaborations coming soon 💫

When the reveal of your first tattoo catches you a little off guard.

3 days of Tattooing with these beauties. I love watching other humans create. Congratulations Deidre and Miriah. Thank you for allowing me to guide you these last 3 days. You both are incredible. Can’t wait to see all your beautiful work ✨
Registration is open for the next Fine Line Course ✨

No one tells you that entrepreneurship includes days like this.

No clients.
No glam.
Just responsibility.
11 Things I wish someone had told me going into being a business owner.

1. Passion won’t carry you — systems will
Loving what you do doesn’t prevent burnout. Clear processes, schedules, and standards are what make the business sustainable.

2. Revenue isn’t income
Money coming in feels exciting, until you realize how much goes back out. Cash flow management matters more than big months.

3. Boundaries should come before clients
If you don’t decide how people can access you, they will decide for you. Undoing that later is harder than setting it upfront.

4. Not everyone who supports you believes in you
Some people are comfortable with your dream—as long as it doesn’t outgrow their expectations of you.

5. You’ll underprice yourself before you learn your worth
Fear makes you play small. Confidence usually comes after you’ve already done too much for too little.

7. You won’t get full clarity before moving
Waiting to feel “ready” is expensive. Most growth comes from making imperfect decisions and adjusting as you go.

9. You become the default problem-solver
Even for things you didn’t cause. Leadership often means holding responsibility without control.

10. Rest has to be intentional
Burnout doesn’t announce itself. It shows up quietly while you’re being “responsible,” productive, and dependable.

11. Putting yourself first isn’t selfish — it’s strategic
If you are depleted, the business will feel it. Your health, energy, and peace are not separate from your success—they’re required for longevity.