Eat What You Kill: My Conversation with My Aerial Studio Owner on Survival

From the outside looking in, my aerial studio looks like a dream realized. To anyone walking into Flynn’s studio, it’s a world of flowers, glitter, and gravity-defying grace. I go there twice a week for Lyra, and for a long time, I viewed Flynn as someone who had simply manifested an idealistic goal.

But this year, I made a resolution: Use your resources. I realized that Flynn—an award-winning female entrepreneur—was a resource standing right in front of me. I asked her for a “business real-talk” session, and what she told me stripped away the glitter and replaced it with something much more valuable: The Truth.

Behind the Glitter:

Flynn didn’t start her studio because she wanted a “hobby.” She started it out of survival. In the midst of a divorce, her only thought was, “I need to support my two children on my own.” She was teaching 15 classes a week. Her “thriving” kids’ program started with five students—two of whom were her own children.

It dawned on me that Jennuine Raydiance was born from that same soil. It wasn’t just a creative outlet; it was a necessity born from working in roles that didn’t fulfill my skills or my time. Now, I am in the trenches. As my best friend Brandon always tells me: “You don’t eat what you can’t kill.” I am officially on the hunt.

My Lofty Goals

Flynn challenged me to stop thinking small. She told me to set goals so big they feel slightly uncomfortable, then work backward to build the bridge. Here is the Jennuine Raydiance blueprint for the next level:

• The Million-Dollar Contract: I am no longer just looking for “work.” I am targeting government contracts that will eventually land me at the million dollar mark. It’s a high bar, but it’s the bar I’m set on clearing.
• The $100K Safety Net: I want a $100,000 savings cushion that stays untouched—a foundation that provides true operational freedom.
• The “Word of Mouth” Engine: I want to shift from “applying” to “being sought out.” I want the quality of my work to be the loudest marketing tool I have.
• The Longevity Shift: No more short-term “stop-gap” contracts. I am moving into the world of 12-month to 5-year partnerships. I want to build deep, long-term impact, not just quick fixes.
• The Event Space: I have a vision for owning my own space—a physical home for the creativity and revitalization I bring to my clients.

The Bottom Line

Entrepreneurship isn’t always about following a passion; sometimes, it’s about following the need to survive until that survival turns into a legacy. Flynn showed me the grit behind the glitter, and Brandon reminded me of the hunger required to win.

I’m not just building a business; I’m hunting a future.