You’re Not Stuck — You Just Need a Gentle Nudge

Hi there — Can I ask you something?

Have you ever felt like you’re doing everything right and still not getting anywhere?
Like no matter how much progress you make, another mountain appears right in front of you?

I get it. Even now — building Ella Vatoür from absolutely nothing — there are still many days where I feel like I’m climbing uphill. You shift forward, only to find there’s always another step, another stretch, another challenge waiting.  

I mean, I’m an artist — it’s not like I’m rolling in production budget$$$ with a full team… it’s just lil ole me putting this whole thing together. LOL😂

But the truth is this: those challenges… those frustrating stretches -  that’s where the magic happens.

That’s where growth begins — right in the middle of the mess.

This company was born from that mud.

The mud of fear, uncertainty, doubt… and the choice to keep creating anyway.

The logo? That wasn’t an accident.

If you’ve heard the old adage about the lotus flower (if not, check it out here on the Ella Vatoür Idea Exchange), you know it rises straight out of the mud. The secret? That mud contains everything the plant needs to bloom beautifully.

And that resonates with me — because I know all about that proverbial mud.

Not just the mud of starting a company, but from the countless twists, challenges, and life lessons in my own personal private life I've experienced along the way.

Every struggle, every moment of doubt — it’s all part of what allows something beautiful to emerge.

Every formula, scent blend, and word I’ve written since has been poured straight from my soul — with the hope that it helps you reconnect with yours.

And honestly? It’s the little wins that keep me going. The messages from friends, family, and now total strangers who say these creations help them feel like themselves again — that’s what keeps this lotus blooming.

So let me ask you…
What’s keeping you stuck right now?
Is there something you want to do, but can’t seem to take that next step toward?

If so — I get it, I’ve been there a ton.  Still am at times. ..
And nine times out of ten, it’s not the world holding us back.
It’s us.

Fear. Doubt. Hesitation.
They’re the speed bumps. Not the wall.
This is your sign: do the damn thing.
It’s not about perfect—it’s about done.

And then? 

Exhale. Smile. Glow.
You’re on the other side now.

Your next life chapter is gonna be a good one! I can’t wait to hear about it. 🌸