The Messy Bun Mafia

My (adult) life history wrapped up in a few sentences:

I got a degree in education.

I became a teacher.

I got married, then divorced.

I started a business with my father.

I bought a house.

I had a baby.

I focused on above business & baby.

I taught the teachers.

I got married and moved.

I had another baby.

I moved again.

I closed the business.

I had another baby.

I earned a little income from a hobby.

I took care of someone else’s children

I got a part time gig job.

I bought a Upin.

I’m finally doing what I’m supposed to do.

Wait, what?

Without all the details, or the childhood backstory, or the what, where, when, who, why… those are just headlines…and, though significant, they don’t really tell the whole story.

Eventually, I’ll tell you the whole story. I have to work through one part of it myself first…the toughest part…but, probably the foundation to the entire story.

The short version is this:

When I was a child, I wanted to be a mother…and then, I wanted to be a teacher…not because I was inspired by my mother or the amazing teachers in my life (and there were MANY amazing teachers in my life), but because I saw firsthand the damage that could be done, and the love that could be undone, when a person working with children used that role to tear them down instead of lifting them up.

I’ve always had a passion for teaching, and not always children. The fun part that was only realized in recent years is that there is learning to be had and teaching to be done in EVERY aspect of our lives. I thought it was funny and coincidental that I always seemed to land in a teaching role in the oddest situations. But, I’ve come to realize that it’s not a coincidence. It’s what I do. It’s in my very core. It’s where God leads me every single time.

I didn’t choose to share hair accessories with the world to make money – I chose it because I wanted to teach every single person out there they didn’t have to destroy or cut or spend hundreds of dollars on accessories, treatments and products to have great hair! Yes, it has exploded into so much more than I could have ever imagined…and I LOVE EVERY MINUTE OF IT!

Through that role, I am able to teach women about their hair, about styling, about business strategies, about loving themselves, about loving God, about parenting, about technology and social media…the possibilities, literally, are ENDLESS! And it makes my very soul so awake!

Looking back, looking ahead.

It’s June – we are halfway through 2021. At the beginning of the year, I set some goals for myself, and for my business. This month, we’re going to look back at those goals and evaluate where we are and where we still need to go. We are going to do that without judgement or remorse…we are going to look at and find the positives and focus on what we’ve accomplished, how far we’ve come. I can honestly say to you today, that my personal, spiritual, and business life is VERY different that it was just six short months ago.

What made the difference?

Where ever He Leads, I’ll go.

God said go, and I went. I stepped out in blind faith and did the things. I made small, tiny decisions each and every day to do BETTER than the day before. That led to bigger decisions and more confidence, and an ever growing faith that I am, in fact on the right path. He has also put things in front of me, presently, that are a little scary and overwhelming…and the funny thing? I CANNOT WAIT to dive into them and see where they lead. Because NOT going…not doing…is to do…nothing…and always wonder about the what ifs.

So, my dear friends…put your hair up…let’s see those Messy Buns in action! Take that step…even if it is so tiny you think it insignificant or inconsequential…you just might change your world…or the entire world…

Put your hair up…let’s see those Messy Buns in action!

Cindi, Godmother of the Messy Bun Mafia