about ayla
I plan and create beautiful things
Welcome, beautiful soul. I’m Ayla Love—author, healer, creative, and passionate advocate for self-love, truth, and liberation. I created this space to be a sanctuary for those who are ready to break free from the limitations of their past and step fully into their power.
a Life transformed by truth
I was born in Plantation, Florida, and raised in Minneapolis, Minnesota, where I spent 25 years raising my five incredible children. It was during those formative years—amid the daily realities of motherhood, heartbreak, and survival—that I began my journey of deep inner work. Life didn’t hand me a map; I had to find my way through trauma, loss, abuse, religious control, abandonment, and silence. And yet, each painful step became part of the healing path I now share with others.
Though I wore many roles—wife, mother, survivor—it was through reclaiming my authentic self that I truly began to live. I earned a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology, but my greatest lessons came from living life unfiltered: battling major depression, conquering fear and panic attacks, and peeling away the layers of who I was told to be, in order to reconnect with who I truly am.
Leaving the Matrix
I am a former Jehovah’s Witness, a community that once defined every aspect of my identity. When I finally left that world, I lost everything familiar—friends, family ties, spiritual community—but what I gained was far more precious: my freedom, my voice, and my power to create a life that is aligned with my soul.
Through that journey of awakening, I created Exiting the Matrix, a powerful course and philosophy that guides others through the process of detaching from inauthentic beliefs and systems, so they can reconnect with their divine inner truth. This work is personal, raw, and deeply transformative—because it’s based on real healing I’ve lived through.
From Surviving to Serving
My mission today is simple but powerful: to help others heal, love themselves, and live authentically.
At my lowest, I lived in fear, self-doubt, and emotional chaos. I was silenced by shame and trapped in toxic patterns. But through self-inquiry, writing, somatic healing, and spiritual connection, I found my voice again. I now use everything I’ve learned to support others on their own journey—especially those who’ve felt invisible, broken, or dismissed.
Whether you're recovering from childhood trauma, leaving a restrictive belief system, navigating divorce, or simply feeling stuck, you are not alone. Your pain is not your identity. Your story is not over. There is a way through it all —and I’m here to help you find it.
Ayla’s Studio: A Healing Hub
Today, I live in the Tampa, Florida area, continuing to grow Ayla’s Studio, my heart-centered business that offers a range of transformative tools, including:
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Online healing courses like Exiting the Matrix and Unlock the Power of Self-Love
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A creative mentorship and leadership program
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Books and written works that illuminate the journey of awakening
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Video content, singing, and expressive dancing and modeling that showcase the beauty of emotional and spiritual freedom
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Programs for inmates, recovery centers, and spiritual seekers
I believe that true healing happens when we merge education, expression, and embodiment. That’s why everything I offer is infused with both emotional depth and practical tools. It’s not just about talking—it's about transforming.
What I’ve Overcome (So You Know It’s Possible)
I’ve lived through:
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Multiple divorces involving narcissism, infidelity, and physical abuse
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The stillbirth of a child
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Being excommunicated and emotionally abandoned by an entire religious community, including my mother
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Sexual trauma from childhood to adulthood
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Raising children while silently carrying unbearable emotional weight
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Financial uncertainty, homelessness, and starting over from scratch
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Identity loss, spiritual awakening, and eventually, rebirth
And yet, here I am. Not as a victim, but as a vibrant, soulful woman who knows that everything is healable when we commit to loving ourselves back to wholeness.
Your Journey Continues Here
The life you want isn’t just possible—it’s already inside you. My job is to help you access it.
Through my courses, mentorship, writing, and creative content, I offer you a mirror to see yourself clearly and a path to walk forward courageously. Healing doesn’t mean pretending everything is okay. It means facing the truth, grieving what’s been lost, and reclaiming your voice and power one moment at a time.
I want to help you fall in love with your real self. Not the self you were told to be. Not the self shaped by survival. But the one that’s been waiting for permission to rise.
What’s Next: Empowerium
In the near future, I will be launching Empowerium, a leadership development program designed to connect and elevate awakened individuals through personal growth, peer support, and real-world transformation. Though still in the early stages, this platform will be a zen community for those ready to live boldly, love deeply, and lead authentically.
I’m building a community, a sanctuary, and a movement—all based on the truth that you are enough, just as you are—and yet, there is so much more waiting to be unlocked within you. (Program name may change.)
Join the Movement
If you’ve made it this far, you probably feel a spark—and that’s not by accident. Whether you’re here to learn, heal, grow, or support the mission, I welcome you with open arms.
Let’s co-create a world where:
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Self-love is the foundation
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Healing is normalized
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Leadership is heart-centered
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Creativity is celebrated
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Authenticity is the new success
You were not born to play small. You were born to shine, to love, to rise, and to help others do the same.
Thank you for being here. Thank you for choosing yourself. Let’s walk this journey—together. Get started here today!
With love and light,
Ayla Love
Photos by Ayla Love
