09/26/2025
One of my absolute favorite things is living in a small town. I’m from Donahue, and if you know, it’s the best small town in Iowa. It may be weird for some, but not me. Small town life is where it’s at. It’s where you can quickly call your neighbor and say, “hey crap I forgot I have this, can you let my dog out quick?” Or a, “hey, I haven’t heard from the old guy on the corner, has anyone checked on him?” And that is allllll normal. The crew in a small town vibes different because the loyalty and love runs deep.
I received the North Scott Chambers Small Business Award of 2023. And it was one of my best moments of being a business owner - not just because of how I run my business, but the energy and effort I put back into this community. At backwards yoga, we give back. It’s not just the yoga in us. We donate to all the things, for all the years. We donate money, time and effort. And don’t get me going on an auction, because iykyk. Because without people doing that, how are things going to look in a small town? It’s not about the money. It’s about spending your time in the community and giving back to this amazing community. 💜