Author: Joy

I’ve sat across from high-achieving women whose resumes read like wish lists from Fortune 500 companies. I’ve listened to the weariness in their voices as they whispered, “I’ve done everything right, so why does it still feel off?”

The answer rarely lives in the strategy alone. It lives in the alignment.

Revenue doesn’t simply disappear. It shifts. It pulls back from environments that are out of integrity and reappears in spaces where the service, the soul, and the structure are walking in Agreement.

I’ve seen it on both sides. In the boardrooms of seven-figure businesses and in the quiet spaces where women dare to whisper the truth about what no longer fits. In both places, the problem was rarely the numbers. It was the disconnect between who they’ve been and who they’re called to become.

The Quiet Cost of Performing Success

We’ve been conditioned to show up strong. To build visibility. To create, post, and produce. And

While those actions have their place, there’s a deeper question being ignored.

What happens when you’re visible but not fully present? When people see you but don’t feel you?

That’s where the cost lives.

Many women are “performing” success. Their branding is polished, their language is persuasive, and their systems are efficient. But something feels hollow. The offers multiply, yet the fulfillment fades. The sales land, but the joy does not.

Revenue doesn’t respond to performance. It responds to presence.

When Service Loses Its Center

The women I work with are deeply rooted in service. They care about people. They care about impact. But somewhere along the way, service became a sacrifice. The mission became marketing. The fire turned into fatigue. And still, they kept pushing. Hoping that the next launch, the next funnel, or the next coach would restore what they had lost.

Clarity doesn’t come from pressure. It arrives through pause.

It’s in those still moments that the truth gets loud. You realize you’ve been selling something you no longer believe in. Or that your work reflects your past self, not your present voice. Or that your systems serve everyone except you.

This is where misalignment quietly settles in. When we chase growth but lose connection. When we follow the plan but forget the purpose.

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A visionary of healing, empowerment, and embodied leadership, Ava Mucikyan is an Armenian woman who turned healing into a movement—offering wisdom for how to rise, lead, and succeed with grace.

Some individuals quietly shift the atmosphere by walking into the room—Ava Mucikyan is one of them. A proud Armenian woman, visionary leader, and loving mother, Ava radiates strength anchored in compassion. For years, I’ve watched her blossom into the mighty healer and leader she is today.

From the very first time I met her, I was inspired by her depth, purpose, and unwavering commitment to making a difference in her community—while quietly expanding her impact far beyond it. Her story, her wisdom, and her devotion to healing moved me deeply—and today, I feel honored to share her journey with the world.

She’s not only a devoted mother and visionary healer—she’s also a respected leader, loyal friend, and compassionate presence in the Las Vegas community, known for her unwavering commitment to uplifting others and creating safe spaces for healing and connection.

It’s no surprise that Ava is now the founder and CEO of The Salt Room, a growing sanctuary of healing with three thriving locations in Las Vegas. She began with one—and through passion, perseverance, and purpose, she built a wellness brand that goes far beyond physical health.

Ava has cultivated sacred spaces where the body, mind, and spirit can find rest, renewal, and restoration.

Her mission is clear: to help women and leaders rise into their embodied power through somatic healing, mindfulness, and soulful connection. Ava is a businesswoman, healer, teacher, and transformational guide, leading with emotional intelligence and spiritual depth. What makes her presence so magnetic is the way she does it all—with elegance, humility, and fierce devotion.

Recently, Ava graciously sponsored my book signing event for Tears of Hope: My Miraculous Journey of Faith, Courage, and Survival at The Salt Room Summerlin—a sacred and serene space she created to nurture healing and transformation. During the event, I had the opportunity to share a heartfelt message with attendees about my testimony and the deeper purpose behind the Tears of Hope Movement.

True to who she is, Ava didn’t hesitate for a moment to support a cause that uplifts the community and gives a voice to the unheard. One thing I’ve always admired about her is this: when Ava says she’ll do something, she follows through—with heart, integrity, and intention.

What Ava created goes far beyond a business. The Salt Room is a soul-centered mission—built from experience, guided by purpose, and sustained by love.

It’s no wonder countless women (and men) are drawn to her programs, whether it’s her Corporate Wellness initiatives, the transformative Conscious Women’s Circle, or her private trauma-informed coaching. Her vision continues to grow—and her work is needed now more than ever.

That’s why I sat down with Ava—to share her inspiring story and ask more profound questions. What keeps her grounded during pressure? What practices help her stay centered and expand with purpose? In the next section, you’ll discover the powerful insights Ava has to offer—wisdom you can carry with you long after the last word.

Five Questions with Ava Mucikyan

1. As an Armenian woman and visionary leader, what inspired you to create The Salt Room—and what inner mindset or habits helped you grow from one location to three, even when things felt overwhelming?

The Salt Room wasn’t just a business idea—it was born from my need for healing, and The Salt Room became the canvas for that healing. It was created in the sacred space between heartbreak and hope.

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