11/09/2026
SIX YEARS. 🥹💜 And I almost let my 6-year business anniversary pass without acknowledging it.
Honestly, I’ve been exhausted. Exhausted from bootstrapping, trying to make things work with limited resources, navigating delays, and constantly figuring out how to keep moving forward.
But recently, I looked back at a post I created asking Ms. Rachel to consider supporting Vagesty, and I realized something…
GIRL, LOOK AT WHAT YOU’VE DONE WITH SO LITTLE!
65K social media community.
120 members in our private community.
Customers reached in 46 states.
Shipped to 6 countries.
And we did it WITHOUT outside capital!
I started Vagesty in 2020 using income from my COVID-19 nursing contracts and personal savings. Six years later, I’m STILL using my nursing income to fund this business. I’ve even leveraged my personal credit, something I no longer want to depend on.
I’ve been working since September to get products restocked. The delays have been frustrating, especially when customers ask when products will return or whether Vagesty is going out of business. I understand those questions, but not having a definite answer while working so hard behind the scenes can be overwhelming.
I’m grateful I didn’t open preorders. I never wanted to take your money without knowing when I could fulfill your order.
Instead, I created digital products and educational resources to generate revenue while navigating our inventory challenges. Because the mission doesn’t stop just because products are temporarily unavailable.
Looking back, I may not have the million-dollar brand, investors, warehouse, or resources I envisioned. But I BUILT SOMETHING.
I built a brand while working as a nurse. I built a community. I educated women. I served customers across the country and internationally. And I did it while maintaining ownership of what I created.
SIX YEARS LATER, I’M STILL HERE. AND I’M NOT DONE!
To everyone who has purchased, shared, encouraged me, or supported Vagesty in any way, THANK YOU. You’re part of this story.
I DID A LOT WITH A LITTLE. And I’m just getting started. 💜