From 5 Subscribers to 5,596: A Mission Rooted in Healing and Hope

Aug 15, 2025
Stacey Brake and her family sitting atop a rocky outcrop under a clear blue sky, smiling and relaxed during a hiking trip. The image conveys warmth, connection, and emotional resilience—anchoring her mission of wellness and legacy.

💡 Why I Started This Work

On a family trip to Maine, I launched my business with one mission: To make a positive impact while creating freedom and abundance for my family.

I didn’t have a roadmap. Just a deep belief that people deserve more than survival. They deserve peace, joy, and emotional freedom.

😔 What I Saw

Too many people were resigned to anxiety as a permanent identity. They believed medication was the only option. They felt broken. Hopeless. Stuck.

But I knew there was more. More tools. More healing. More possibility.

🙋‍♀️ What I Chose

I chose hope. I chose to practice what I preach. I chose to manage my own emotions daily so I could support others in theirs.

And I chose to believe that joy is not a luxury—it’s our birthright.

📈 What’s Happened Since

  • Published my first newsletter on my 41st birthday (July 9, 2021) with 5 subscribers

  • Now reaching 5,596 subscribers and connections across platforms

  • Delivered keynotes, hosted national workshops, and supported school wellness programs

  • Featured in an online mental health platform

  • Facilitated 1-on-1 healing journeys

  • Spoken on stages, podcasts, and vlogs

  • Turned down opportunities that didn’t align—because integrity matters

🧭 What I Believe

There’s no easy road. But we can choose hope, even when fear is loud. Whether you’re just starting or deep in the trenches: Your story matters. Your healing matters. Your joy is possible.

🤝 What’s Next

I’m expanding my impact by partnering with:

  • School leaders

  • Executive teams

  • Wellness programs ready to prioritize emotional leadership and sustainable well-being

If you know a district, company, or organization seeking a trauma-informed, results-driven approach to team wellness, I’d love to connect.

📩 Feel free to forward this newsletter or introduce us directly. Your referrals help me bring peace, clarity, and joy to the places that need it most.

 
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