From Ashes to Alignment
Because this comeback isn’t just about bouncing back—it’s about burning the old to build something stronger.
I haven’t updated this blog since December 2024—and if you’ve been wondering what happened, here’s the truth:
Life burned it all down. And now, I’m rising from the ashes.
phnxSKN and phnxWellness were never just brands. They were born from my soul. And if you know anything about Scorpios, you know we don’t just reinvent—we transform.
We destroy. We regenerate. We rise.
That’s why I chose the phoenix as my symbol to represent my brands — even though I don’t like birds. . In astrology, the phoenix is the evolved form of Scorpio energy—rising from shadow and pain with wisdom, power, and intensity. And baby, I’ve lived every layer of that transformation.
The Diagnosis That Changed Everything
For three years, I dealt with a storm of symptoms— hair loss, chronic fatigue, SKN issues I couldn’t even treat myself—and no one could tell me why.
Then came the answer: Grave’s Disease. An autoimmune condition that attacks the thyroid and throws your entire system off track. And that’s exactly what it did.
I moved back up north and within nine months, gained 40 pounds. My face changed. My skin freaked out. Hyperpigmentation, enlarged pores, discoloration—I didn’t recognize myself.
And with none of my wardrobe fitting (my pieces have always hit, period), I disappeared. Not just online, but from myself.
The confidence? Unstable.
The clarity? MIA.
The fire? Flickering—but not out.
The Glow Up That Doesn’t Hit the ’Gram
Let me be clear: This comeback is not curated for Instagram aesthetics.
It’s for my real life.
For the past two months, I’ve been rebuilding myself on all levels:
💪 Weekly Solidcore + OrangeTheory sessions
🚶🏾♀️ 5+ miles a week on my walking pad
🏋🏽♀️ Strength training at home
🧠 Mental reset and emotional detox
And I’m doing it not to be who I was before—but to become who I’m meant to be now. Stronger. Wiser. Even more intentional — with my former waistline 😂. This version of me doesn’t shrink, doesn’t apologize, and doesn’t dim for anyone.
What’s Coming Back
🔥 phnxWellness is being revived as my sacred space again. Expect SKNcare rituals, wellness routines, healing energy, and real-life reflections from someone who lives what she teaches.
🔥 phnxSKN is re-emerging with intention. While I continue to search for the next physical space, I’m offering:
• Virtual consultations
• Custom product routines
• A curated shop of SKNcare essentials
And for my local Pittsburgh community: private in-home SKN experiences are now available. Because sometimes healing happens best in your own sacred space.
🔥 The Inner Circle is open again. You want early access to updates, rituals, drops, and insider gems? Tap in.
You Are Not Alone in the Ashes
To every person who’s felt hidden.
Lost.
Like your glow has dimmed
Like you didn’t recognize your own reflection.
Let this be your sign.
You’re not broken.
You’re becoming.
This is what phnxEnergy is.
This is what Scorpio energy is.
We feel it all, we fall hard, but we come back stronger, finer, smarter, and realer than ever.
“Knocked down 9, get up 10.” – Cardi B
Let’s rebuild. Let’s glow again. And this time? We’re not doing it for the ’Gram.
We’re doing it for ourselves.
With gratitude and healing,
Tydeea
Founder of phnxSKN + phnxWellness
