MY STORY.

As the “founder” of Soulful Ray, I thought I should tell you a bit about myself. From a very young age, I always had my hands in something creative. I had a makeshift craft room in my basement so I could tackle a scrapbook, shadow box, painted wood frame, or needlepoint at any given moment. So, that’s where the jewelry-making component of Soulful Ray stems from. As for the watercolor prints- it started with a beginners painting class at the local rec center-reluctantly. But the hobby stemmed into a daily ritual that kept me sane after a day of teaching.. which leads me to the next realm of my life- teacher. The last eight years, I have spent my days with energetic, innovative 12 year olds, and I believe that has given me the courage and patience to start this business. Yoga began as an added hour of stretching in a regimented exercise routine, but it grew into something much more impactful than I ever thought possible. It became my solace- my sanctuary. I am fully indebted to the practice and the instructors who have served as mentors along the way. Completing my 200- Hours Yoga Teacher Training from Zen Yoga Garage in 2016, gave me the “kick-start” I needed to take my teaching background and bring it to life in a different realm. So there you have it- how this brand came to be. And I am so incredibly grateful you are here! -Rachel