We recently connected with Rhonda Mullens and have shared our conversation below.
Rhonda , thanks so much for taking the time to share your insights and lessons with us today. We’re particularly interested in hearing about how you became such a resilient person. Where do you get your resilience from?
My resilience comes from Childhood pain From being s*xually molested. By Men and a woman who my mom trusted to care for me while she worked.. I carried the pain the hurt and betrayal for so until it became very angery to the point where I couldn’t even stand myself at times I realized That that those who’ve hurt me was still hurting me because
I never let go mentally. I wanted better and to be better. So I let go all of those negative feelings and forgive them not for them but for a better me. To the point that I became i even became the caregiver of one of my molesters.I turned the pain into love And loved and cared him until he took his last breath As if he never did anything wrong to me. The feeling that I felt And the beautiful person that I became after Overcoming such trauma. Made me realize how strong. And realize, regardless to what pain our trials come my way. Only come to make Stronger and a much better person each time, but But most importantly.
It gives me testimony to help those. Who’s going through What I’ve been through.
Great, so let’s take a few minutes and cover your story. What should folks know about you and what you do?
House of dolls begin in the thoughts and mind of a 15 Year teen Mom Who who found pampering herself with a full nail spa treatment Very therapeutic And use it as an escape from the thoughts of her past. The concerns of the Harsh chemicals around her infant daughter and the lack of patience shown With the little girls. Begin to make it less enjoyable. I promised myself when I became a little older and more financially stable. That I was going to create a all natural kid friendly nail salon. So it can be enjoyable to young ladies of all ages. 20 years later, it came back To my thoughts.. I was Old enough Stable enough To turn. my thoughts into reality. House of D.O.L.L.S is a Overszed PEACEFUL Doll House For DOLLS OF ALL ages.. Where we show an encourage dolls to spread Love and Happiness with others To accept and embrace who they are And to know and most importantly to understand that beauty starts from within We encourage them to
Always strive to be the best version of themselves and to form strong and Healthy sisterhood. DOLLS stands for Destined Ordined Little Ladies For Sucess (youth) Determined Ordained Leading Ladies of Sucess. Although we are not.
Totally all natural YET Our focus is still on Healthy nail growth.. Since we are in our historical downtown area of Brunswick, Georgia at 1618 Union st . In the 2 story, commercial home built-in 1918 our footspot service is vintage style( Elegant foot tubes). For our younger clients they enjoy a Sensitive skin bubble, footspa. And for our older clients they enjoy. 1 out of our all natural herbal foot spa. Sore No More, Perk Me Up or Our Relaxation foot tea. We are also a party center for all dolls. Where we host spa parties sip paints parties tea parties and more. We also excitedly rent out the house for small women, group meetings.
If you had to pick three qualities that are most important to develop, which three would you say matter most?
Can honestly say my Quality of service has been a major impact in my journey. With House of D.O.L.L.S. I was raised in a Christian home taught to love unconditionally And to always treat others how you want to be treated. Through my 30 years of serving. I have met And touch lives of many, which have caused doors to be open that Ive never imagined walking through. Every time I Think about throwing in the towel Someone from my past encounters. Pick it and wipe my face inspiring words of encouragements. My Grandma told me once that blessing doesn’t just fall from the sky. God place you In the heart and thoughts of others and cause them to be a blessing to you some are blessing and other are lessons but they both work together for a greater you! So always be mindful on how you treat people I lived by that Since!!
One of our goals is to help like-minded folks with similar goals connect and so before we go we want to ask if you are looking to partner or collab with others – and if so, what would make the ideal collaborator or partner?
3 years ago I was blessed with the opportunity to become a mentor. For the girl’s house at our local safe Harbor center With young ladies who endured the same or similar abuse as myself.. Seeing the positive impact of my mentorship to these young ladies as well as the impact they’ve made to my life They give me fighting power because given up on my dreams is like giving up on them. I teach them about self, love, self-care. Patience with not only others but themselves. They learn table elegance as well as. GREAT Work ethics. Seeing how much joy it have brought to our lives. It encouraged me to go a little further. And open up a non-profit (501c) homemic buildings.House of D.O.L.L.S foundation Where we will offer a 6 week course. 2 young ladies of all ages teaching them. Self-care and love, health and wellness. Proper hair and nail care personal hygiene’s how to cook, clean and sew well also be teaching s*x ed and Entrepreneurship for appropriate DOLLS. We looking for funding or a Construction team that would like to see this take place in and for our community to repair or Replace the roof Ceilings with water damage from leak. Our handicap ramp and some small repairs.. We’re also accepting donations For necessities For a successful 6 week course. Including 2 stoves. You can always feel free to send a monetary gift. Everything given We’ll be used for this calls and greatly appreciate it. I’m looking to make this foundation global. Because it is much needed In our young lady’s life and in every community. Help Us Create BEAUTFUL Inside out DOLLS .
Contact Info:
- Website: Www.houseofdollspartycenter.com
- Facebook: House of DOLLS
- Linkedin: Www.foundation4DOLLS.com
- Yelp: 912-248-7024
Image Credits
Joyce James Ziyah Jackson Jasmine Mangram Hashondra Jenkins Tiffany Mack Jasmine Woodard Safe Harbor
