Rock Candy Gypsy didn’t start as a business plan—it started as survival, creativity, and a dream that refused to stay quiet.
Originally founded in 2011 as Rock Candy Jewelry Company, this brand was born during a season when creating wasn’t optional—it was necessary. After losing my father in september of that year, I poured myself into making jewelry to keep my mind busy. It wasn’t all glamorous, but it was healing. And it kept me going.
A few years into the journey, I rebranded in 2016. I was done putting myself in a creative box. I didn’t want to be just known for custom jewelry—I wanted to design, to experiment, to create without limits. That evolution became known as Rock Candy Gypsy: an eclectic design company specializing in custom clothing, jewelry, and accessories. I was inspired by our travels, my 'wandering gypsy roots' if you will... and my love for rock & roll. I fell in love with the thrill of finding new pieces everywhere we went. I found the cutest bead shop in Orlando FL, citrine crystals in Pennsacola, vintage brooches from Ashville NC, and some of the best turquoise in San Antonio TX. The thrill of the find runs deep in my family roots. My entire family on my dad's side has either owned an antique store, sold antiques or fell in love with the whole thrill of thrifting & finding "The Piece." If you know that feeling - you know what I'm talking about. Every bead, brooch and crystal I use has a story.
I loved the life we had when traveling but covid had other plans. I lost my job of 12.5 years at the beginning of 2020. I began helping my grandparents at their family-owned restaurant in the fall of that year. In January 2022, both of my grandparents became ill, and I stepped away from my business to run their restaurant full-time. I continued to show up, even through unimaginable loss, saying goodbye to my grandmother in July 2022 and my grandfather in August 2024. After his passing, I entered another deeply personal season—facing infertility and learning how to hold both grief and hope at the same time. It was a chapter that required patience, faith, and a redefinition of what strength looks like but I was broken inside. All I could do was pray. In less than 24 hours - God answered. He provided a way out of the cloud of debt that surrounded that restaurant and all the stress that came along with it. I loved that place, cherished every memory that I ever had there but it was time to move on. My heart wasnt in it anymore. I did everything for 'them' but they were no longer here. God knew exactly what my heart needed in this time. He reminded me that I’m still here and that I now have another chance to return to what I love the most and just be 'me'. A less stressed version of me... The restaurant that I once knew as a second home closed its doors for the final time in October of 2025. I was overwhelmed with emotions during that time but with that burden lifted off of my shoulders -- I finally found freedom. I started creating again... from a place of peace & love. What I wasn't able to do for a very long time.
I haven't really had a chance to announce that "Rock Candy Gypsy" designs have officially made their way onto WBFF runways nationwide - but they did!!! I created three beautiful designs and two of them were worn at the WBFF WORLDS COMPETITION in Miami FL in 2024 - where both athletes won WBFF World Fitness Titles in each of their divisions.
What once lived in old sketchbooks is now alive on the WBFF WORLDS runway, and my custom clothing is being worn around the country by so many beautiful and unique women. I currently have designs available in 3 different brick and mortar locations and I am thrilled to now be able to accept new retailers and offer wholesale to approved accounts.
This brand is proof that there is no right or wrong way to chase a dream. There is only persistence, faith, and refusing to quit when life pulls you in every direction at once.
"I will make everything around me beautiful... That will be my life..."
That is my dream.
To everyone who has supported me from day one—thank you. To the friends who continue to believe in me, cheer me on, and stand beside me—thank you. I prayed for people like you to be in my life and I don’t take a single one of you for granted. You make me who I am and I as well as my family are forever grateful to you.
This is only the beginning.
And I’m just getting started.