Anikka Masey: Finding the Strength to Prioritize Self

Tears, Tides and Transformation

TRIGGER WARNINGS *Family obligations* *Caregiving*

In this episode, Bridget and KeAnna interview Anikka Masey, who shares her journey of finding the strength to prioritize herself in a life where she’s always served others above herself. As a result of beginning therapy for the first time in her life, Anikka found herself asking herself the question “Who am I, really?” And from that point on Anikka has been unlocking and unpacking all the things that has contributed to how she shows up so that she can live a more fulfilling life.

Experiencing a whirlwind of family trauma (illness and death) all at once, Anikka found herself on the verge of coming undone, and finally chose to do things differently. Since beginning therapy, Anikka has been getting the tools that she needs to better manage herself and her responsibilities, and empowering her family to do the same. She has been modeling for her family what it takes to heal, and for them not to rely on her as “Super Woman”. Anikka is taking on a new super power, self preservation, so that her and her family will be better off.

A Dayton native, Anikka is a devoted wife, a loving mother of 2 and dedicated daughter. For over 24years Anikka has served her community by encouraging, empowering and uplifting women through beauty services. In 2004 she opened Girlfriends beauty salon. While nurturing a sizable clientele, Anikka has mentored many successful salon professionals in the Dayton area.

In recent years Anikka has shifted her focus to wellness, she became a certified Trichologist in 2019, seeking the root cause of hair loss for many of her clients. During her studies she learned about the benefits hemp. She has since witnessed its magic in her life and the lives of her loved ones. Now as an advocate for alternative therapies, Anikka is on a mission to educate her community on the natural options available to them.

Anikka and her husband, Thomas also started New Season Wellness, a CBD one stop shop available online and at their storefront located in Englewood, Ohio. Their mission is to enhance their community’s health and wellness by bringing awareness to cannabinoids and their benefits. https://newseasonwellnesscbd.com/

The key to being a successful entrepreneur is continued learning and pivoting quickly, Anikka says. She attributes her relationship with Christ and seeking therapy as essential to staying grounded. At 47 yrs old Anikka considers this a New Season, as she stands on the scripture Isaiah 43:19, “Behold I will do a new thing, do you not see it?”. A true season of trust and new beginnings.