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Hello there!  I am Stephanie Bair-Garant- often known by my initals, skbg.   I live in Columbus, Ohio where I was born and raised. Like most Columbus natives, I have moved away several times and always make my way back home. I live with my son Liam and partner of 14 years, Billy in a cute little house surrounded by trees in one of the many lovely villages here in the heart of Ohio.

I love impromptu road trips, writing, photography and exploring. My adventurous spirit and passion for travel has led me to many places including Europe, Great Britain, Canada and Japan.  I have lived in London, Chicago and most recently New York City until settling back into the Midwest.

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Career:

My professional career includes over 15 years of creative direction and leadership that parallels my love of people and their possibility. After art school, I entrenched myself in the art world. I moved to London to work at the Tate Gallery and Magnum Photos as an exhibitions assistant. When I returned to Columbus, I worked at the Columbus Museum of Art and Riffe Gallery as both preparator and gallery assistant.

Art, service and connection have always been at the core of my career. I am a photographer, designer, installation and textile artist and eventually owned my own gallery. While I was in a place of discovery, I found a company where I was able to combine my love of fashion, beautiful objects and artistry working with Anthropologie and Free People in the Midwest and New York City. I am known for my expertise in styling, retail and brand concept, interior design, lifestyle design, visual merchandising and window displays.

Meditation, Yoga and Movement:

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Art and nature have always been my zen.  Adventure has always fed my soul.  Over the years, meditation has taken on different forms for me, the space I find while on a road trip or in a plane, walking, running, biking. I now realize that this can happen anywhere- even in the middle of my kitchen floor- it’s all just a practice of noticing.

I became interested in yoga around ten years ago when I started making a conscious effort to take better care of my body.  While I loved pilates and had a great home practice, I was craving to know more about yoga.  I bounced around from studio to studio without ever landing anywhere that I loved.  After Liam was born, I went back to work and was not only a working mom, but a traveling working mom--- AND in NYC which translated into self care becoming the last priority.  That is a mindset that continued for several years until a few years ago when I transitioned out of my corporate career and began paying attention to my health once again. 

I immediately sought out yoga- releasing, finding flow, getting reacquainted with movement and my intuition. This became the foundation of everything I was seeking. I found a yoga studio close to me and started showing up. On the third day, I felt SHIFT happening and knew that this was more than just awakening my personal practice.  I knew quickly that I wanted to share the mental and physical transformation that was happening within me with everyone I could. So, a few years later, here I am.

I am a 200 Hour Certified Yoga Teacher and Reiki Certified Healer.

Faciliating awareness around our collective experience is at the heart of everything I do.

I want you to know that you are not alone.

Creative Offerings:

I am available for photography + creative direction + styling + sourcing and visual merchandising projects. I have worked with small/local businesses, cannabis start ups and large corporations to develop their brand and merchandising strategies. As a multi-faceted creative, I’ve learned that I cannot be the expert in everything and that teamwork is essential for a vision to come alive.

Wellness offerings:

I am passionate about incorporating wellness into every aspect of my day and work, be it one-on-one coaching, reiki or small group yoga + meditation.

I would love to work with you!

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