Today we’d like to introduce you to Desiray Marie Stevens.
Hi Desiray Marie; thanks for joining us today. We’d love for you to start by introducing yourself.
Hey! My name is Desiray Marie, I am a Bay Area native currently residing in Austin. Growing up I always knew I had a purpose but I never thought it would take me almost 30 years to figure it out. With the trauma, trials, and tribulations I’ve been through, I wanted to figure out how to utilize those stories to make a difference in the worst. So many people are hidden beneath the shadows and are succumbing to their egos and refusing to find ways to start healing. In March 2022, I purchased a one-way flight and began a journey to find myself. I researched, listened to podcasts, and tried to network as best as possible while managing a full-time job, co-parenting with my abuser, and living alone in a big city for the first time as a single woman. It was scary, but it was the best thing I could have done for myself and, most importantly, my son. And within that time, I found myself, figured out my purpose, and I know I will make a difference someday. And my day is now. I am confident I can help people start their healing journey, and help then find their way back to who they desire to be.
We all face challenges, but would you describe it as a relatively smooth road?
No. I wouldn’t be as successful or confident as I am now if it wasn’t for failure. I tried creating a platform previously but rushed into it, and I needed to take the time to research myself. I also wasn’t in the right mindset to rush through such a huge dream.
As you know, we’re big fans of you and your work. For our readers who might not be as familiar, what can you tell them about what you do?
I currently work full-time for a genetics lab doing customer support. I overlook the west coast region – about 7 states in total. My job is gratifying; not only does it allow me to work from home, but I am also really able to still focus on my side goals and side business. I am also studying for my personal training and nutrition licenses, and I am also with mentorship for coaching and leadership. Between my actual career and my entrepreneurship, I make positive impacts on a daily. Diffusing escalated situations at work; allows me to grow empathy and comprehension. The biggest compliment I have repeatedly received from management is how I am very capable of constructive criticism. Taking accountability and accepting failure allows you to grow, and because of this belief, I am extremely successful in my career.
Is there something surprising that you feel even people who know you might not know about?
I love to paint; one of my favorite artists is Vincent Van Gogh. I’ve always been fascinated by his artwork and who he is. He’s been a huge inspiration in my artwork. I think another important thing that many people don’t know about me is that I have high-functioning anxiety and mild manic depression episodes. I’ve learned to work through my mental health without prescribed medication and utilized breathwork and meditation.
Contact Info:
- Instagram: Fitdess.duhhhx
- Facebook: Fitdess.duhhh
