Heather deTurck

I saw the sign, And it opened up my eyes, I saw the sign. No one's gonna drag you up to get into the light where you belong. But where do you belong? - Ace of Base When I first discovered this Expo, I was at the beginning of my spiritual journey. I attended as a curious beginner exploring holistic wellness, walking through the event as a buyer eager to learn. Years later, after opening my own holistic wellness business, I returned—not as a visitor, but as one of the 200 vendors. That...

Before I jump in — I want to say a heartfelt thank you to Heather, the owner of Stuff Marketplace, for being kind enough to feature me on her blog. I met Heather through another show she was doing, and I knew I wanted her as a vendor at one of my events right away. From the start, we just hit it off. She’s one of those people who is genuinely authentic — the kind of person who adds value to any room she walks into without even trying. I’m truly grateful to have her in my village and in the...

My book currently titled My New Normal was originally called 'Invasion of the Body squatters,' both apt titles. It explores immense change and the causes behind it. For many years, I searched for something I couldn’t quite describe—like a missing piece within me, an emptiness that felt sad. I prayed about it, knowing from a young age that I was different and often ridiculed for it. I was too emotional, didn’t follow rules, and got upset easily. These experiences shaped my foundation, but the...