December First Friday
Join us on December 5th for First Friday at Sacred Ally, a healing and empowering arts center dedicated to collaborating with our community and local artisans. Come sample the talented services our practitioners provide, or indulge in a delicious cup of ceremonial-grade cacao.
Karlissa Skinner,
Sacred Ally Front Desk Queen and Mala Bead Artisan
We are thrilled to announce one of our own as December’s Featured Artist, Karlissa Skinner.
More information on Karlissa coming soon.
To purchase her mala beads.
You can also find her work at Sacred Ally in the retail section, year-round.
Guest Presenter, Robyn Rogers
Nine matriarchs molded her life. They were women born at the turn of the 20th century who survived and thrived, guiding her in the old ways and by their loving example. Until 11 years old, she was allowed to roam bare-footed on the family's wooded 120 acres in southern Arkansas. Life was magical during childhood, wandering in nature and being cherished by nine women in their 60's. With puberty and adulthood, the discovery of life in a male-dominated world full of racial tension and religious rituals exposed her to fear and disappointment in mankind. She learned that Southern women were supposed to be strong, beautiful, and silent. Intelligence should be kept a secret.
"Nature heals me, meditation and prayer keep me positive, and family and friends encourage me. I'm a Quantum Healing Hypnosis Technique (QHHT) certified practitioner, a Usui Reiki Master/teacher using crystal grids and tuning forks during sessions, and a retired art teacher. I know how to cook, sew, garden, and track animals or people. I can hunt and fish. I save my seeds annually for the next year. There is nothing better than having my bare feet in the dirt or snow and eating chocolate with a glass of red wine."
Come meet Robyn in person - she will be available on an individual basis; you may receive a tuning fork demonstration, purchase her book, and/or explore her wealth of knowledge in all her modalities.
Guest Presenter, Ryan Alter
Ryan Alter spent two decades as CEO of a multi-million dollar IT company, with published scientific papers and patents in cybersecurity and technology infrastructure. In November 2023, a spontaneous spiritual awakening during a business trip fundamentally altered his understanding of consciousness and human potential, revealing gifts of mediumship and energy healing.
Now, Ryan is dedicated to helping others navigate their own spiritual journeys through talks on integrating spirituality and business, and by leading transformational group trips to sacred sites like Egypt. He believes that finding others who understand your path is essential—that we're not meant to walk this journey alone. He brings a unique perspective to spiritual writing, translating esoteric concepts through the practical frameworks of business and technology, making them accessible to professionals and skeptics who might otherwise dismiss spiritual development as impractical.
He is currently completing his first book on navigating spiritual awakening while maintaining professional credibility. This article represents his first publication exploring the intersection of corporate leadership and spiritual emergence—a territory he's been living in for two years and believes many readers are silently navigating themselves.
Connect with Ryan at First Friday or remotely:
https://www.divineascensionco.com/
https://www.youtube.com/@DivineAscensionCo
https://www.facebook.com/divineascensionco
Thrilling Entertainment provided by Big Sky Circus
Jenifer Louise is an aerialist, fitness instructor, and performing artist whose journey has taken her from the cornfields of Indiana to the Rocky Mountains of Montana.
A former troupe member of AlternaCirque in Billings, she combines artistry and faith to inspire healing and self-expression. Passionate about mental and spiritual wellness, Jenifer uses aerial movement as a sacred platform to embody emotion, release trauma, and encourage others to rise into their fullest selves.
✨ Stop by anytime between 5-8pm. ✨
We look forward to welcoming you and celebrating the vibrant artistry of our community!
This is a free event, open to all ages.
We ask that all children remain supervised while visiting Sacred Ally to help us maintain our peaceful and professional space.
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If you are interested in collaborating as a Featured Artist or Artist in Residence for a future First Friday, please contact: empower@sacredally.love.