I personally have had a whirlwind year and I’m currently in recovery from an injury that has left me using a walker until I am fully healed. When I was younger my mum used to say, as long as you have your health, you have everything and she is 100% right. I have been tested with my health very brutally the last few years and can honestly tell you, no money in the world can replace the things we take for granted. Although I know I will heal, it’s a struggle not to fall in a heap and feel sorry for myself but I have been blessed with the most loyal family and staff. All the therapists I had personally trained here and overseas, have gone above and beyond to continue opening Miami Kiss and caring about each and every client in exactly the same way I do. Although the girls know I have to totally rely on them to keep the business going not one of them have put any pressure on me or made any extra demands, something I can not say about past staff. Sadly some past employees took advantage when they knew I wasn’t well and then were shocked when they were fired ?
I have always felt you see someone’s personality, not when they are with you but when they are not with you and I am strict on loyalty. It’s just who I am.
Now some good news, with all the free time I have had I’ve researched and purchased the newest, most advanced, medical grade machines for face and body. In this profession we have to stay up to date because technology improves almost by the minute. Being a self confessed gym hater, one of the new machines has been proven to create muscles ... I’m going to have abs lol
Not only we have your body covered but also the newest non invasive almost instant procedure for face lifting. You will need to keep an eye out on our beautiful Kera’s marketing on social media or if you are a Miami Kiss member in emails. Kera throws out some amazing deals with a limited time but she is strict with once the deal is over, it’s over. And for any of you who haven’t met Kera, let me tell you, she is a beautiful, tiny but very tough young lady. When she says jump, I say how high lol
I would also like to thank the clients I have rescheduled due to my accident, your understanding and kind replies remind me why I love what I do, why I will never compromise any procedures but instead bring you the best that is available at the lowest possible price points because the day I stop believing we all deserve only the best, I will close my doors and walk away. It has been a lot harder than most of you can even imagine lowering my prices and using Groupon as a marketing platform. Some clients simply assume it means we are dodgy and it does wear me down, but most of you are amazing, thrilled with the results and most of you actually understand we base Miami Kiss on exactly what I would want to receive from a clinic, how I would want to be treated and what could I afford. It is the simplest business model and considering I have been in business in excess of 15 years and watched so many places close down whilst we are booked out months in advance, we must be doing something right.
After that little pat on the back I am going to shuffle off to the couch and looking forward to seeing you all soon.
PS a girl could start loving this life I have downloaded Netflix, Hayu, 7 plus, 9 now and watching every reality series known to man lol
Stay safe and take care
Sandra- Miami Kiss
]]>It’s February 2020 and I have no idea when Christmas came and went but it has. It's crazy how as a child time went so slow, and now time flies so quickly!
People have come and gone in the blink of an eye and the reality is we are not here forever. Everything is impermanent.
With all this in mind I made a decision last year to take control of my thoughts and life. I’ve always been a go-getter and bullet proof but I’m guilty of being like most of us and postponing total fulfillment and genuine inner calm.
I decided to NO longer wait to live in the moment or hide behind reasons which I ultimately understand are another name for aka excuses. Many people I cross paths with are always explaining how different their lives will be after they lose weight, fix the forehead lines, remove a tattoo or whatever but those things won’t improve our lives... it’s only excuses for postponing happiness within ourselves.
Many people have recently commented on how different I am .. I actually am because I’ve found my inner peace, not in a hippie, love the world way but in a true calming way and understanding that worrying is simply a waste of energy. Worrying is only caused by something that’s happened or might happen and either way I can’t change the past or anticipate the future, so what’s the point??
Have I changed my attitude within my professional life... sadly nope. I’ll give you the best of the best but I’ll expect you to be courteous and respectful because you’ll receive nothing less from us. I still refuse to take anyone’s money or sell my soul if someone is rude or arrogant. I’m happy for them to go elsewhere, there’s many more aesthetic clinics to choose from but as long as I pay my bills I’ll never compromise my morals.
I know I’ve had people criticise me but a lot more have been inspired and I’ve always focused on you.. my family, friends and clients. I’ve always provided the best of the best and always will, I’ve never been hugely tolerant of arrogance so this year I will NOT allow anyone to take away my love for who I am, my family and especially my work.
I am a complex personality; I’m kind, passionate, funny and very genuine but I can stomp on you without a second thought if you do something to hurt my circle... so bring on 2020.. I’m living my way without pretenses, my telephone voice is gone. You’re going to love me or hate me but I’ll guarantee I leave an impression.
I’m not morphing into what is expected, in fact I’m proud of who I am, I like the woman I’ve become and I genuinely hope in some way I’ll be part of your growth
So bye for now and live, love and be happy
Sandra xx
All our lives as women we are pleasing someone, first our parents, teachers, friends, partners. kids, collegaues and the list goes on...over the years I fought to empower women, NOW i empower people.
I have had personal experiences not many of you would believe, but I learnt resilience, never lost my belief and I learnt, one person can make a difference. I learnt that if I hold onto what I believe and always do the best I can without an ulterior motive and I am genuine, I will like who I am. I may not be the richest, the prettiest, the coolest, but I like me.
This blog is not about promoting my company, I have a marketing manager, my beautiful Natalia Bueno to do that do . This blog is about being the person who owns that company, the woman who has to read some of the nastiest comments from people I don’t know, the mum who loves her kids more than life. The woman who loves with passion and honesty, but can crush you in a heart beat if you betray me...yep, I am one big contradiction. Extreme would be the perfect word, and that's why Miami Kiss is so successful...I am either going to take you under my wing or i am going to crush you with those same wings.
Since I last touched base, I have changed staff....i’ve been sick with a chest infection, missed my kids, laughed, cried, worked, worked till 10pm at times, and the only thing that is consistent is my passion for my work and my love for my family.
If you are still reading, you’re either a supporter or hater, either way i have your attention. So if I kept you interested hopefully you can take one thing away from this, don’t bend to what we are conditioned to believe. Dont be a follower but a leader, it is lonelier, harder but even if you just change one thing, anything, you have made your voice heard. It doesn't have to be political, religious or involve anyone but yourself. If you always wanted to grow your hair out, change your style, tell someone you like them ( or dislike them) do it! Take on you, be responsible for you. We all want to be loved but how often do we actually look at the person and think, are you worth my love, my time, my efforts?
Remember, I am a woman in my 50’s, i love, i bleed, i cry...so the next time you see me and look me in the eyes and explain how life is so much harder for you...maybe you’re right, maybe you’re not. But one thing is for sure, I don't wear my life story on my shoulders, I don’t define myself by others actions and I sure as hell don’t let my struggles stop me from moving forward.
If nothing else, don't give the power to anyone to control your mood, your life. Take your life and live it, one minute at a time. Be kind to you.
Till next time
Sandra
xoxo
I’m guessing a few of you are wondering what on earth is Sandra going to say or do, who will she piss off and offend, you’re even wondering if I’m capable of keeping within the legal boundaries of anonymity…yep, I’m hearing you. I am wondering the same… good chance I am going to try, but not guaranteeing anything.
This is a short week due to Easter so not much that I can discuss apart from wishing you all an awesome Easter, enjoy the chocolate eggs and don’t forget we can freeze that fat off you.