Embracing Evolution: My Journey from BARE Movement to AIYA Inanna
As I sit down to reflect on the journey that has led me to this moment, I am filled with gratitude for the path that has unfolded before me. With 28 years of industry experience, including 18 years owning and operating my own salons, and building women's circles, I've delved deeply into the realms of sacred hair rituals, one-on-one ceremonious experiences, and holistic healing practices.
Three years ago, I made the decision to sell and leave behind my beloved ocean-side salon BARE hair studio in Palm Cove and my hair and healing community of over 26 years in Cairns, Queensland, as I embarked on a new chapter of my life on the Sunshine Coast. Little did I know then, this move would be the catalyst for profound change in both myself and my business.
In my new space, I felt change brewing—like the gentle whisper of the wind before a storm. As I continued to serve in this new environment, I witnessed the deep need for nervous system regulation in all of my clients and a need for service providers to heed the gentle call to create safe containers for their clients to find rest and refuge. The world was shifting rapidly, and I knew that the call to evolve and change not only myself but also my business and offerings was one I couldn't ignore.
While I had been working with salon professionals and holistic therapists one-on-one over the years to support them in implementing a more holistic and spiritual approach to their businesses, I felt a deep calling to create workshops and guides for others in a sacred container. Thus, the vision for Aiya Inanna was born, to extend beyond the current paradigm and create a temple where supporting others in tending to their hearts and the hearts of others in each and every service is essential.
The name Aiya Inanna holds deep significance, drawing from two powerful sources of wisdom. "Aiya" not only represents the universal wisdom that connects us all—a reminder of our inherent interconnectedness and the boundless potential that lies within each of us—but also holds meaning in Japanese, where Ai symbolizes love. In the modern context, as AI technologies advance, "Aiya" also speaks to the integration of ancient wisdom with modern technology, creating unity rather than separation. Now is the time to embrace and embody our inherent and passed-down wisdom while building a new era where technology surrounds us, fostering connection and harmony.
"Inanna," the name of a Mesopotamian goddess, embodies the power of transformation and spiritual awakening—a fitting inspiration for the vision of Aiya Inanna.
From high-frequency products and ritual tools, to circles, workshops, and masterclasses, Aiya Inanna is ready to be felt and embodied in this time of rapid change and transformation. I am delighted to bring this vision to those who are ready to hear the call, to those who are ready to embrace their own evolution and step into their power as divine beings of light and love. Welcome to Aiya Inanna—where ancient wisdom meets modern evolution.