08/17/2026
✨ WHY I STARTED SIPSY ✨
With my season at SIPSY coming to an end in just a few days, I’ve decided to be a little vulnerable and share the reason behind why I opened SIPSY back in May 🩷
Since around 2018, I’ve lost 165 lbs through diet and exercise. It’s been one of the hardest things I’ve ever done, but also one of the things I’m most proud of.
With that weight loss came something I wasn’t prepared for.. an uncomfortable amount of excess skin on my abdomen. It has affected my confidence, my comfort, and my quality of life in ways that are difficult to explain unless you’ve experienced it yourself.
Back in April, I had a consultation for skin removal surgery and was given a quote of nearly $10,000.
I remember leaving that appointment feeling defeated. I had worked so hard to change my life, and now I was facing another mountain that felt almost impossible to climb. But if you know me, you know I’m determined. I don’t give up easily. And I truly believe that when God puts something on your heart, He also gives you the strength to pursue it.
So I decided I was going to find a way.
With the incredible help and encouragement of my wonderful parents & husband, SIPSY was born just a couple of weeks later 🩷
What started as an idea to help me reach a personal goal quickly became so much more. Every single drink you purchased, every share, every kind message, every person who came back for another drink.. it all meant something to me.
And now, I am SO close to reaching my $10,000 goal 🥹
So if you’re able, I would absolutely love to see you at SIPSY on August 20th & 21st as my season comes to an end. Every drink brings me one step closer to a goal that means more to me than I can put into words.
Thank you. Truly.
Thank you to every single person who has supported me, encouraged me, shared my posts, brought a friend, bought a drink, or simply cheered me on from the sidelines.
You have helped me get this far.
And I am forever grateful 🥰
Much love,
Ashley 🩷
