Support Beena & Me: New Beginnings Ahead

Beloved Toledo Community (and beyond)—

The time has come.

I must unravel from the cocoon and soar to where my heart calls me.

This is one of the most humble requests I’ve ever made.

A request from the deepest parts of my soul.

For years, I’ve had the privilege of witnessing and contributing to the transformation of Toledo—a city that, despite its underrated reputation, is filled with grit, strength, and an undeniable beauty. So many of us, together, have worked tirelessly to make this city a place where life is more than just survival—where it’s about thriving. And now, I walk through downtown Toledo, and I can see with my own eyes the rapid growth, the change, the energy, the movement, and it fills me with so much pride. I feel like I have been a small part of this rise—both in Toledo and within myself.

Through my work with Humans of Toledo, my community projects, my public talks, my small business ventures, my community service through dance, yoga, Reiki, photography, and countless other jobs, I’ve had the honor of witnessing so many of you step into your own truth and shine. I’ve watched hearts rise and souls flourish, and for that, I am incredibly grateful.

My relationship with Toledo has been wild, transformative, and sometimes painful. But it has always been home. I can’t step foot in a coffee shop, a store, or even a doctor’s office without running into a friend, a cherished soul, whose presence has shaped my life.

Here in Toledo, my heart has been cracked open. I’ve loved. I’ve lost. I’ve healed. I’ve been “othered.” I’ve forgiven. I’ve felt the eyes of God in the faces of strangers. I’ve heard the whispers of the deep ancestors of this land. I’ve danced with sorrow and joy. I’ve saged the city. I’ve prayed for its healing. I’ve walked through quiet downtown streets in the snow, feeling like I was in a dream. I’ve served coffee, I’ve listened to stories, I’ve supported local businesses, and I’ve shared the love I carry in my heart. I’ve built this city with you, and in turn, it has built me.

But not all relationships are meant to last, and after countless attempts to plant roots again, I feel the call of something new. It’s time for change. It’s time for me to follow the pull of my soul to the Pacific Northwest. It’s time for a new chapter. And as I take this next step, I humbly ask for your support.

This is the third year in a row that I’ve been without a surplus, and all I truly desire is the support and safety to continue serving—to continue sharing my gifts with the world. Spirit is working through me more powerfully than ever, and I’m committed to listening and responding to the call of creating a new way forward.

I’m not sure how I can ever repay Toledo for all it has given me—deep roots, love, forgiveness, healing, humility, grit, passion, fire—but I know that my heart must move onward. Beena and I are preparing for this new adventure, but we need help with the logistics of the journey and building a new life.

Will you join us?

Will you help us take this leap?

Aside from donation, I’d be honored to offer my services in return. Whether it's through movement lessons, Reiki, Truth + Alignment sessions, Dance, Home blessings, Life Coaching, Business Consulting, or anything else I can offer—I’m here for you. Let’s stay connected.

With unwavering love, I thank you.

Onward, beautiful souls.