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From Cult Survival To Garden Revival with Kellesia Sharay: How Nature Rebuilt A Life
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A single seed changed the story. We sit down with Kellesia Sharay, owner of Dexa Family Gardens, to trace a journey from a restrictive religious environment to a life rebuilt in soil, sunlight, and care. What began as a quiet refuge turned into a framework for healing trauma, setting boundaries, and rediscovering purpose—one sprout at a time.
Kellesia opens up about the dark years, the moment she named the harm, and the unexpected peace she found by planting tomatoes, herbs, and fruit trees. Companion planting becomes a lens for relationships: some companions protect and pollinate; others drain and destroy. That insight helped her set real boundaries, prune what hurt, and create space where growth could multiply. We also explore her 25-year cosmetology career and how the same nurturing approach shaped Shimmer and Shine, her garden-to-hair product line infused with rosemary, oregano, lemon balm, and chocolate mint for natural strength and shine without the heaviness.
Together we unpack the life of a seed—how anxiety tries to rush the future and depression clings to the past, while real growth honors the season. You cannot force a sprout; you can only plant again, water, protect, and wait. Kellesia shares how that wisdom fueled 19 books, a mission to help introverted women and children heal depression and childhood trauma through gardening, and a new coaching program that blends stories, a guided workbook, and practical steps to “grow through what you go through.” It’s a conversation about faith, resilience, and the quiet power of tending what’s already within you.
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Connect with Kellesia Sharay
Website for hair products https://kellesia-sharay.com
Website https://www.dexafamilygardens.org/?
Email: kellesiasharay@gmail.com
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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dexa_family_gardens?igsh=NzNqd3hqa3h3MWxo
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