From Burnout to Bakery

to keep this story short and brief, hello my name is Samantha Jones, Previously know as Phoenix Fortay. Lets just say i was a work-acholic ... severely. I spent days and nights working multiple jobs, Performing burlesque, creating and executing businesses all in the hopes that one day I could find stability, and time to sit down in my little cottage and breath. Little did I know that I would have to endure 2 years of chronic pain, anxiety, agoraphobia, and so much more to finally relies that I didn't need more money to be free, I just needed to slow down. ironic right? here i am asking for money...

I spent two years in bed unable to move, live or even love my family, as I healed I was slowly able to do more... and that's when I discovered my love for baking. Its been 6 months since I have been bedbound, and now I find myself baking every single day. Sourdough, Artisan, ciabatta and so much more. Although I am better, I still have a long way to go. But I believe opening up a micro bakery 2-3 days a week is a great start to recreate a life for myself that doesn't lead to burnout again.

My hopes is to one day be back on stage, performing burlesque, coming home and enjoying my micro bakery with local community. All the "wants and needs" I was working so hard for have appeared in my life with the simplicity of baking... its truly amazing how the universe will take you on the strangest route to your destination.