I almost died then I started my first business

I almost died then I started my first business

Swevayn Gold began in 2019 after almost dying in my sleep. 

I was only 27 and I never thought something like this would happen, but there was a moment when it didn’t look like I had my whole life ahead of me anymore. I immediately thought about all of the things I wanted to do – like getting into business and fashion somehow.

And it’s not like everything in my life changed overnight, either. When I woke up,  I still had to face pain from all of the things that had happened in my life leading up to that point. I was so broken that I hardly recognized myself let alone be able to put this experience into words.

I didn’t understand it at that time, but I knew that something had to change. One of my friends reminded me of the things I used to enjoy doing and so I started drawing again. That’s when I started posting pictures of my art  on IG, meeting new people and noticing certain patterns in my life that had to go.

In the process, I was also healing from 19 years of depression and anxiety. Like I said, I hardly recognized myself. Over these past few years, I went from being distracted, drinking, partying, thinking about money and “me, me, me” to creating a brand for people who are willing to let go of that “old me” in order to focus on becoming the best version of ourselves instead. 

Fast-forward to 2024, Swevayn Gold LLC is now focused on creating products that connect people who are looking to rise above their current circumstances because none of us have to go through this alone. 

I know what it’s like to feel alone, afraid and like no one would understand what I was going through, but after going through all of the stuff I just shared with you, I realized it doesn’t have to be that way. 

I’m not perfect and I don’t have all of the answers - all I know is to keep going. That’s why our mission is centered around love, growth, family and resilience. What if I just accepted that I was gonna die that day? I wouldn’t be here to share this story with you or go on an adventure building this brand together with you. 

You know, in some ways I did die that day and I really believe that I was given a second chance for a reason. 

Since then, I’ve cleaned up. I’ve  stopped partying and  reaching for that alcohol and I’m not living in fear, anxiety or depression anymore. 

It's been a few years since Swevayn Gold LLC really started, but it's given me a reason to keep on going and I'd love nothing more than for you to join me on this journey. 


I’m grateful to be alive. Are you?

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