About HER

Peace Gems. I am Autecia, creator and mastermind behind Essence Of A Gem. This journey of becoming has been magically beautiful to say the most. As I reflect, I realized how much self care is naturally coded into my being. Special thanks to my mama. I remember as a little girl how much she emphasized hygiene and as a woman how important it is to take care of yourself. She would always be on me and my sister about keeping ourselves up. She literally made out a sheet and posted it in our bathroom that read “1. Brush Your Teeth 2. Wash Your Face 3. Put On Deodorant”. She made sure we picked out our clothes for the week on Sunday, ironed and hung them up in the closet. She didn’t like us wasting time in the morning trying to figure out what we were going to wear to school that day. We. Took. Baths. OKAY! Showers were taboo to me literally up until I reached high school. That lady believes in a good soaking! Do you hear me? She even bought one of those at home pedi-baths and we would often gather together to do each other’s mani-pedi. Most of all, she did not play about her house being dirty or unkempt! It better not be a crumb or spot on the floor or the whole house was a disaster. Borderline OCD but now that I think about it…needed. My mother laid foundation for what Essence of a Gem is all about. Cleanliness, clarity and self care is next to godliness.

I eventually obtained my masters in cosmetology and while I was studying and going to school I learned a lot about energy and how these practices help move and transfer it. Eventually, I found a job at an organic skin care spa. All my clients were lovely and I truly appreciate the energy exchange I had with each of them. However, I had clients I wouldn’t see for weeks sometimes months on end. They would come in saying “Hey love! Here to get my self-care in”.  It finally dawned on me like “wait a minute”, true self-care is not something you wait every two weeks or few months to indulge in. No matter what form or fashion caring for oneself is a daily ritual to obtain and maintain optimal health, wellness and connection with self. A lot of us look for quick fixes due to the culture of instant gratification. However, getting to the root of our ailments requires ventures that penetrate beyond the surface. Just like skin, a lot of our conditions are deeper than just a breakout or a blemish.

With Essence of a Gem my intention is to advocate for the mind, body and spirit. The parts of you that are literally screaming for attention! I am here to bring enlightenment and solutions through simple tools and regimes that I use myself and can easily be incorporated into anyone’s lifestyle. You’d be surprised what a lil love and intention can do for you. This is about connecting to our truest nature, the essence of who we are as a people. I like to think of myself as a beauty alchemist and artist here to remind you how to master peace. This mission is about the remembrance of our cosmic culture. Self care is preparation for community care. Our divinity, community and connection hold our truest beauty.