We were lucky to catch up with Taniya Robinson recently and have shared our conversation below.
Taniya, looking forward to hearing all of your stories today. Risking taking is a huge part of most people’s story but too often society overlooks those risks and only focuses on where you are today. Can you talk to us about a risk you’ve taken – it could be a big risk or a small one – but walk us through the backstory.
My interest in the spa/wellness industry started over 15 years ago. At the time I was married, raising children, and in the trucking industry as a driver and owner. The stresses of my trucking business kept me in desperate want and need of mental and physical relaxation. The years passed and my longing and interest deepened. I studied a lot about stress on the brain and body, mental health, and various methods to help promote wellness and stress relief. In 2018 all of my studying would be put to the test as I navigated one of the toughest seasons in my life. My marriage and everything I’d built for the previous 18 years had come to an unexpected end, and as I entered 2019 I was homeless with my 4 children. For months we lived out of garbage bags and slept on friend’s floors and couches. What do you do when almost everything you’ve planned and built, for almost 2 decades, suddenly crumbles? That question can be answered in many ways depending on who you ask; but for me the answer was, “just rebuild!” I had a decision to make, do I let these circumstances be my downfall or my windfall? You see, my choice was really about perspective, how I chose to process those unfortunate events would determine my actions. And, what I told myself was this, “such is life, I don’t control everything that happens to me, but I definitely can control how I respond…I created those things, I’ll just recreate new things!” I was completely aware that this time around would be more challenging than the first, however, I was deeply committed! I utilized all that I’d studied and began my journey toward wellness! Over the next few years I diligently worked on rebuilding myself, from the inside out, and by June 2023 I felt ready to take a leap of faith. I asked family to house sit and care for my youngest child so I could temporarily move to Dallas where I’d enrolled in a rigorous, accelerated massage school program. They agreed and, with the money I’d saved, I hit the road for Dallas where I committed myself to complete 4 months of 14 hour days, 7 days a week! While in school, my experience as a business owner kicked in and the ideas began to flow. I wanted to offer more than just massages, I envisioned a place where people could come and be whisked away from the stresses of their day and I wanted the feeling to begin the moment they stepped through the door. I wanted to incorporate what I’d learned about and experienced with sound healing and the idea of a sound massage spa was born. Upon completion of the program, I got back home, my search for a perfect location began, and in January 2024 I signed my lease to open Spa Reveda, where I’d plan to offer wellness classes, events, massage therapy, sound therapy, and a host of additional wellness services. With visions of a waterfall in the lobby, sound pods, massage rooms, a workshop area, etc., my brother and father flew in from California a few months later to bring my vision to fruition. After a few setbacks with permits and plans, Spa Reveda opened it’s doors in September 2024 and has been maintaining a 5-star reputation since. Spa Reveda is being recognized for its innovative services, transformative atmosphere, and genuine care for every guest. And I’m not done yet. I see a future filled with expansion — mobile massage lounges, more locations across the country, and a growing community of people committed to healing and wellness. I’ve learned that it’s not just about overcoming obstacles; it’s about building a life and business around purpose and resilience. I believe with everything I am that the mind is an incredibly powerful tool. When you commit to your vision, plan with purpose, and take proactive steps, there is no limit to what you can achieve. Risks do have rewards, and fear is not the only option. I’m proof of that! I’ll end with a quote I like from an unknown author: “Choice, Chance, Change…You must make a choice to take a chance or your life will never change.”
Taniya
Awesome – so before we get into the rest of our questions, can you briefly introduce yourself to our readers.
My name is Taniya Robinson. I’m an LMT, Healer, Life Coach, and Creative. But, more importantly, I’m a passionate, empath experiencing the highs and lows of life. I’m a persevering mother of 4 beautiful, (mostly) adult, children who are the main reasons why I don’t give up. And, I’m grateful everyday for all past, present, and future experiences. I opened Spa Reveda Massage and Sound Therapy to bring a unique experience to the relaxation and self-care space. All of Spa Reveda’s massage services include sound therapy. It is my belief that every person was gifted with a unique vibration, kind of like a fingerprint, at which each individual feels whole, healthy, happy, aligned, and full of energy. This vibration overtime shifts upwards or downwards depending on certain variables and influences. Unfortunately, due to life’s challenges and pressures, many people experience the downward shift more often and start feeling the adverse effects a lower vibration can have on the body (i.e. fatigue, illness, stress, headaches, chemical imbalance, muscle tension, etc.). Most find it difficult getting back to their original (or a higher) vibration naturally and will usually seek chemical cures to promote healing. However, what they don’t realize is that bringing the body back into balance can be just as effective, if not more so. This is one of the major reasons why Spa Reveda was created, my number one mission is healing! With healing as a priority, we utilize the power of sound and incorporate it into every massage session to assist the body’s navigation back to its natural circadian rhythm and vibration. Our techniques have been proven to reduce stress, increase energy, regulate and stabilize pain, increase mental health and clarity, and a host of other positive benefits!
Okay – so how did you figure out the manufacturing part? Did you have prior experience?
I have a patent pending product that I manufacture called Aromatic Decor. Aromatic Decor are faux plants that are air fresheners. I invented a patent pending synthetic scented soil that is used to create the look of a real plant and turns the faux plant into an air freshener. I came up with the idea in 2019 but perfected the material mixture in 2024. I use my spa as the main retail location for sales and am currently building my online presence for additional exposure. In Nov 2024 I showcased them at the Ultimate Women’s Expo and the response was overwhelming, I was approached by a venture capitalist who inquired if the product line was for sale. I politely said no, and took her card to reach out if needed in the future. The manufacturing journey has been challenging and time consuming to say the least. Being a resourceful person and with the intent of “saving money,” I often times take on too much and it slows down my production. Because I’m used to being the “jack of all trades,” from handling research and development, designing my logos, product labels and packaging, to photography, website creation, and building social media content. I’m learning to outsource where I can and to spend my time focusing on growing and protecting my brand and ideas.
What’s a lesson you had to unlearn and what’s the backstory?
I had to unlearn the old adage “If you want something done right, you have to do it yourself.” I spent most of my years doing everything myself and quickly found myself overwhelmed and experiencing “burn-out.” Because I have so many things I aspire to accomplish, I now believe in the power of outsourcing, Fiverr has been a life-saver for me, as I’ve hired freelancers to handle things I can’t. I’ve outsourced my printing, lead generating, photo editing, and some content creation. Team work, makes the dream work!
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.spareveda.com
- Instagram: spareveda
- Facebook: spareveda
- Linkedin: taniyarobinson
