So here goes: Way back when in 1997, ok so some of you couldn’t drink back then :) 
I graduated college as a Graphic Designer and joined AOL.

I was approached by the very popular SoCalBBW chat room and asked if I would make a logo for there website. (Which I did by the way) I became friends with the chat room group and ended up hosting their Christmas party in my clubhouse. The next thing I knew I was hosting the New Years Eve party and then their Valentines Party.

I met with the owner of the Lions Den and asked if I could hold a party for one night only. She them said to me why not every Saturday night? 
I then decided to go out of the norm as in a BBW club and open up as a
"SIZE ACCEPTANCE" night club.

This way no matter what your size was you would be welcome. Now you have many nightclubs across the US and the movement has escalated beyond my wildest dreams!

On a more personal note my younger sister Cynthia battled with her weight all her life. I watched as she felt unaccepted by society and how low her self esteem could get. She tried every diet imaginable and finally took the plunge and decided to try the bypass surgery. At this time the surgery was very new and the results were unknown. It saddens me to say but 2 years ago she passed away from complications from the surgery. I not trying to scare you off from the surgery I know many of you have had wonderful results. I just wanted to let you know where my driving force comes from.

On a brighter note here I have witnessed so much joy from running the Butterfly Lounge. I have witness many of you come out of you shell so to speak. I met with many that have never been to a nightclub before or have even had the courage to go out in public. We have held many wild and crazy themes that you have requested. You should see my closet!!!

I been blessed with watching many of you go back to college, get better jobs, become engaged or married, have beautiful babies and embraced your lives without hesitation.

Many of you ask me why I don't get involved with any of the drama or the mud slinging that seems to go on. If I was to respond to any of this I would be defeating the purpose of my night club. The Butterfly Lounge is here because all of you. Your love and support all these years has kept us going and I am forever grateful!

I also have to thank MIKA for writing us our own song! BIG GIRL (you are Beautiful) I was on stage with him last year wearing gogo boots, a corset and ruffle shorts while he performed our song in Hollywood.

Without all of you and the nightclub I would never have had the nerve to do this. But some how I knew in my heart if I believed in everything the Butterfly Lounge stood for that I could walk out on that stage with confidence and represent all of us.

Many Thanks to all of the Butterfly Lounge Team Members though all these years whether you are still with us or not! Rome wasn’t built in a day nor was the Butterfly Lounge! I wish all the best that life has to offer and hope to have the Butterfly Lounge open for many more years to come!