Alright – so today we’ve got the honor of introducing you to Shalice Thornton. We think you’ll enjoy our conversation, we’ve shared it below.

Hi Shalice, thanks for joining us today. Can you open up about a risk you’ve taken – what it was like taking that risk, why you took the risk and how it turned out?

I took a risk when I first started my business, Sunset Remedy. I didn’t know how it was going to go but there was an unwavering feeling I had that somehow it was needed. For others but also myself. I figured that everything I had learned on my own through personal study & experience was somehow going to work at assisting others. Even if it wasn’t on a huge scale. Simply being able to relate to others on this crazy journey called life & share my own insight was something I just felt called to do. I didn’t really have a lot of money to invest but I knew that what I had would cover what I needed & anything I didn’t have I would ultimately have the potential to grow within my business overtime. It was scary & honestly still can be scary because the thought of venturing forward into the unknown is uncertain on how it will manifest for us later. It definitely built up my strength & confidence within my own intuition & faith. I remember putting together my website & getting my LLC. These were all things that were really new to me. It had dawned on me that throughout this process of taking a risk & betting on myself, it also allowed me to uncover truths within myself as well as learn what I didn’t know that I needed. So yes, taking a risk can be intimidating at first but when you get past that initial fear, I’ve come to realize that nothing you ever do is a loss. You always gain something out of it. Whether that be a profound perspective, physical gain or even just personal growth.

Shalice, love having you share your insights with us. Before we ask you more questions, maybe you can take a moment to introduce yourself to our readers who might have missed our earlier conversations?

I got into the world of spirituality & creativity organically. I feel like it’s something that we all have within us that we cultivate even more overtime. It wasn’t something I went looking for. I simply remember being in a place in my journey where I wanted to connect deeper to myself. I didn’t really know what that looked like at the time but I was eager to figure it out on my own. For a couple of years, I went through a season of isolation. I had just moved to a new town & had to build up from scratch. I didn’t really have any friends or any support outside of my family at that time. I felt depressed & disconnected. I knew that there was something within me that wanted to connect with something deeper. I just didn’t know what.

Me & my boyfriend at the time broke up & I felt like I was spiraling. The years I spent catering to our long distance relationship just all went out the window. I allowed that relationship to form as my identity which was why I felt extremely disconnected. Once I allowed myself to mourn that loss, I began journaling & incorporating practices like meditation & spending more time in nature. I really had no idea what I was doing at the time but I was feeling like I was getting somewhere. For once, I felt more clear & at peace. As I was going through this, I started expanding within the realms of creativity. I was always someone who loved creating outfit looks, & being in front of the camera as well as writing & simply put, just all things creativity. I got this bright idea to bridge fashion with arts & paint clothing. It was something that brought me a lot of joy.

I just kept expanding even more & went down the rabbit hole of tarot & using that to connect more with my intuition. I would sleep with a card under my pillow every night to see how that card correlated with my dreams. I simply kept studying & connecting & later began reading tarot for other people. I began building a clientele of people who loved my insight & wisdom. They strongly connected to it. I started my business, Sunset Remedy LLC in December 2020 which was where people could book tarot sessions with me & buy things like crystal jewlery, energy cleansing wands & other spiritual products that helped me in my personal journey. It’s been amazing.

Just when I thought I couldn’t expand anymore, I decided to obtain my life coaching certificate. In fall of 2022, I felt a calling to do a bit more studying. Even growing up I was told I should consider a career in therapy. I was interested in going to school to become a therapist but there was so much more that went into it that I felt like it didn’t quite align with me. Soon after that, I found out about life coaching & the idea of that resonated deeply within me. I took some time away from everything & solely focused on obtaining my certificate. I was also working alongside my mentor who had been a therapist & holistic healer for over 10 years. It was such an enlightening experience. I ended up receiving my certification as an official life coach through a program at Texas A&M online on October 12th, 2022. I now specialize in mindset & spirituality.

We’d love to hear a story of resilience from your journey.

More recently I’ve found myself wanting to connect more with people in the community so I’ve been hosting this experience called, The full moon circle. It’s a common practice that healers like to do to honor the full moon energy in the air. It’s a time of reflection & deep connection to our lives & in the cosmos. Each month I’d gather around with people in the community & I’d play sound instruments for meditation & create customized journal writing prompts as well as incorporate yoga from a fellow yogi in the community. All free of charge. It has been such a rejuvenating experience. However, recently I had a moment where not too many people showed up to the experience. I began to feel discouraged. Even though deep down inside I knew that people not being able to show up for it wasn’t personal I still had an unwavering sense of self doubt creeping in. I began questioning if this was something I should continue to pursue. With confirmation through people in my community, I decided to continue with it. My most recent full moon circle was sold out. All spots were filled up & we managed to have a full house the day of the experience. It made me realize that had I allowed the fear to paralyze me in place & gave up, I wouldn’t have been able to redeem myself the way I did right after. Not only did I have a full house but I was also able to create a scared space for others to experience & enjoy. It made me feel more confident & proud of where this venture has the potential to grow into.

What do you think helped you build your reputation within your market?

One thing I truly believe is that if you remain true to yourself then those who are meant to find you will. That’s exactly how I began building my reputation within my market. I’ve always been a transparent person. Especially when it comes to sharing personal experiences. One way I like to truly connect with others would be by sharing the things I had gone through & how that would make me feel. I was surprised to see that others related to those things as well. I would share through short clips on social media or even in personal one on one conversations & intimate group settings. This allowed others around me to feel more comfortable being in my presence & be more open to what I do. Not to say that this will work with everyone because like I said, being true to you is key when you’re looking to build yourself & business up. As I kept putting myself out there & accepting me for me & trusting the notion that people who would relate would support me is ultimately how I ended up being in the position I am today. Experiencing this has made me realize how important it is to trust yourself first before anything or anyone else.

Contact Info:

• Website: www.sunsetremedy.com
• Instagram: @sunsetremedy , @iam.shalice

Image Credits
Sarah Devoti – Instagram @altelement Joseph Alba – Instagram @cantfindjoey