DISCOVER MY WHY

When the year began, I was unemployed and unsure of what my next move would be. I told myself that if I couldn’t control my situation, I’d control myself — my mindset, my habits, and the way I showed up in the world.

The 75 Hard challenge was trending, and I decided to give it a try. I quit eating meat, joined a gym near home, and committed to becoming a better version of me — inside and out. I found an incredible trainer who pushed me, and soon my body started to change. But honestly, it wasn’t just my body that transformed — it was my mind.

I became more disciplined, more confident, and for the first time in a long time, my anxiety started to ease. The gym became my happy place, my escape, my healing space. I jokingly called it my Therapy Dupe — because that’s exactly what it felt like: a dupe for therapy, something that healed me in ways I didn’t expect.

With that new confidence came a desire to look as good as I felt. I wanted to show up at the gym feeling cute and put together — but every time I tagged big fitness brands, nothing happened. That’s when a little voice in my head said, “What if I start my own brand?” I laughed it off at first... but the idea wouldn’t leave me alone.

Then one day, my dad asked what my backup plan was if I didn’t get a job — and I told him about my idea. By then, I had already done my research, found suppliers, gotten prices, and ordered samples. He was impressed by how much work I’d already done — and he believed in me enough to help me bring my dream to life. I’ll always be grateful for that moment.

But he wasn’t the only one — my family and friends were all part of those long conversations that shaped Therapy Dupe. They listened, encouraged, and believed in me before I even launched.

And now, every time I see someone wearing Therapy Dupe, it reminds me of how far I’ve come — from unemployed and uncertain, to confident and creating something that empowers others.

Therapy Dupe isn’t just athleisure.
It’s a reminder that growth can come from the hardest seasons.
That confidence can be built.
And that sometimes, the best kind of therapy is the one you create for yourself. 💕