Alright – so today we’ve got the honor of introducing you to Desiree Garcia. We think you’ll enjoy our conversation, we’ve shared it below.
Desiree, so great to have you with us and thanks for taking the time to share your thoughts with the community. So, let’s jump into something that stops so many people from going after their dreams – haters, nay-sayers, etc. We’d love to hear about how you dealt with that and persisted on your path.
I am definitely one who has survived many terrible storms. When first opening my med spa I had so many people tell me I wouldn’t be able to do it or I wouldn’t last. When I opened my first med spa I not only had to deal with opening my doors on January 3rd but I also had to deal with a huge surgery on January 4th. Shortly before my opening date I found out I had stage 4 colon cancer and if I did not go through with the surgery immediately I would only have 2 months left to live. But as a single mom I knew I had to find it in myself to get through all of it no matter what. I endured the recovery from having a foot of my insentient removed. I endured chemo. I endured a legal battle with my partners at the time. All to rise from the ashes and start from the ground up again. Life and people can be very hard and defeating at times but I have never been one to dwell on all the bad. I look at every bump in the road as a lesson. One which I can learn from and apply to make myself stronger. If you only dwell on the negative you will live in that toxic energy and it’ll eat you alive. You can’t let it. You can’t let them win.
Great, so let’s take a few minutes and cover your story. What should folks know about you and what you do?
I own a medical spa that focuses on enhancing one’s natural beauty. I don’t believe everyone should look like a Hollywood star in order to be beautiful. I love helping women fall back in love with themselves and see the natural beauty that they are. I am a single mom and I know how hard it is for women to take time for themselves or invest in themselves. Mom guilt is real! Women naturally pour into everyone around them but it’s very rare that they receive the same. In my med spa I try to help them refill their cup and show them it’s okay for them to take time for selfcare. From my experience working in the hospital at bedside the idea of “look good, feel good” is a real thing. It’s so amazing to watch these beautiful women glow. I am an active member in my community and I try to donate services to different charities in my city to help raise more for their cause. I understand what it is like to have to start all over again from the ground up.
At True we offer a wide range of treatments options and we try to tailor to all budgets, all age ranges, all genders. From non invasive treatments such as European facials, body scrubs, body contouring, chemical peels, to more invasive anti aging treatments such as Microneedling, permeant makeup, laser hair removal, dermal filler and Botox. My highly trained staff is here to help. We offer complimentary consultations where clients can come in and meet one on one with a provider and develop a custom treatment plan that focuses on your individual needs. We set realistic expectations and we make sure each penny spent with us it well spent and the clients gets the best bank for their buck.
There is so much advice out there about all the different skills and qualities folks need to develop in order to succeed in today’s highly competitive environment and often it can feel overwhelming. So, if we had to break it down to just the three that matter most, which three skills or qualities would you focus on?
Honestly my biggest piece of advice I can give is to never dwell on the bad and never allow your thoughts to think what if I can’t. Through every thing I have been through I never thought giving up was an option. Even with cancer and the given life expectancy I never thought what if I don’t make it, what if this kills me. When I found out the only thing I could think was, okay, now I know and lets deal with this because I have other things to do. As cheesy as it sounds, it’s really amazing what you can do when you are able to completely block out “no” as an answer or possibility.
Never allow yourself to be a victim and just sit there feeling sorry for yourself. Take back your power. Life is wild and bad things happen to good people. Don’t let it defeat you.
Alright so to wrap up, who deserves credit for helping you overcome challenges or build some of the essential skills you’ve needed?
My family is absolutely everything to me. Without them… I’d be nothing. I’ve been truly blessed to have them and the experiences that I have had in my life. When trying to find words to express my love and gratitude for them, I’m truly speechless.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://trueabq.com
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