We had the good fortune of connecting with LaKeitha Berry and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi LaKeitha, do you have a favorite quote or affirmation?
“Small steps. Great distances.”

These words stick with me because they remind me to celebrate the small wins.

With every step I take, my path gets a little brighter. I find that there is not always a need to move a mountain in order to get somewhere. Sometimes, all it takes is to lift a finger.

Can you give our readers an introduction to your business? Maybe you can share a bit about what you do and what sets you apart from others?
My business is Mellow Mood Massage (Massage Therapy).

I’m most proud to finally say “Yes!” when someone asks if I’ve opened my own place yet.

How did I get to where I am today?…Reps. Repetition is what I mean. I’ve done somewhere around 30,000 massages… and I’m good- REALLY good, so word gets around. For me, that’s how I got here- word of mouth. I have always remained consistent in my craft. 14 years straight.

NO, it was not easy! It’s still not easy. Going into business was a pure leap of faith. Faith, Will, and Skill. That’s it. No money lol.

My biggest and only real challenge was the financial aspect of it. The overhead was a huge leap. I continued to work as an employee at different massage facilities to keep the cash flow.

So far I’ve learned that regardless of how well I know my craft, building repetitive business takes time. To separate myself from all entities and become an individual in this business may seem like stiff competition, but I’ve learned that whether the company is large or small, the initial struggle is the same. I’m just glad to say I’m climbing out of mine!

I want the world to know that the bottom line for Mellow Mood Massage is one word- Relax.


The Shoutout series is all about recognizing that our success and where we are in life is at least somewhat thanks to the efforts, support, mentorship, love and encouragement of others. So is there someone that you want to dedicate your shoutout to?
I want to dedicate this to my girls – Dylan, Deryn, and Denim. I need to show them that what I say is true – they can really do whatever they want to do in life. Faith and execution is all it takes.

Website: Mellowmood.squarespace.com

Instagram: @mellow_mood_massage

Facebook: Mellow Mood Massage

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