Melissa Ann Garza (Aastha) has built a career rooted in purpose, compassion and empowerment. As owner of Radiance Aromas LLC, she provides aromatherapy products and wellness support that promote emotional harmony and physical vitality. Her work also extends to mentoring small business owners, offering the tools and guidance needed for sustainable growth. She collaborates closely with partners and clients to provide solutions in cash flow management, lending, and financial strategy, ensuring that everyone she serves has the foundation to flourish.
Ms. Garza’s educational background reflects intellectual rigor and dedication to human development. She earned a master’s degree in consciousness and human potential with a specialization in physiology and health from Maharishi International University and is pursuing a second master’s degree in aromatherapy and ayurveda from the same institution. She also holds a bachelor’s degree in finance and an associate degree in criminal justice and law enforcement administration from the University of Phoenix. Her studies have given her a unique perspective that blends practical financial insight with a holistic understanding of wellness.
Beyond her entrepreneurial endeavors, Ms. Garza is a small business specialist at U.S. Bank, empowering clients through financial literacy and personalized solutions. Her work is driven by a genuine desire to help others achieve stability and growth. She considers the trust she builds with clients one of her most meaningful professional accomplishments. She is also a certified personal trainer through the National Council on Strength and Fitness, guiding individuals towards their fitness goals with the same empathy and discipline that define her work in business.
Ms. Garza’s professional journey has also embraced alternative healing and spiritual disciplines. As a cacao ceremonialist and mana movements facilitator, she leads heart-centered experiences that foster personal reflection, energetic balance and emotional release. Through these practices, she encourages participants to reconnect with their inner strength and purpose. Her certifications as a reiki master practitioner, violet flame practitioner and shamanic practitioner further enrich her holistic approach, allowing her to support clients through physical, emotional and spiritual healing.
Earlier in her career, Ms. Garza gained extensive experience in the financial sector. During her tenure at Bank of America Corporation, she worked as a relationship manager, assisting consumer and business clients with loans, accounts and financial planning. Her focus on relationship building and long-term client success earned her multiple top performer awards. She later worked as a HELOC loan processor at First Commerce Credit Union and as FWS alumni assistant at Maharishi International University, where she supported student engagement and alumni relations. These experiences deepened her understanding of the connection between financial well-being and overall quality of life.
Ms. Garza’s dedication to service extends far beyond her career. She volunteers with Habitat for Humanity, participates in Unity community initiatives, and supports Keys to Success in Pella, Iowa, where she hosts cacao ceremonies and wellness gatherings that nurture emotional healing. As an active member of the Pella Area Community & Economic Alliance, she contributes to local business development and community growth. Her impact has been recognized through several honors, including the Extraordinary Performer Award, Top Performer accolades, and the MVP Award from Best Buy.
A lifelong creative, Ms. Garza has also built a parallel path as a poet, artist and speaker. Her creative works explore themes of unity, empowerment, and collective healing, often drawing inspiration from her personal journey and spiritual experiences. She plans to publish a poetry collection that captures her reflections on resilience, transformation and self-discovery.
Born in San Angelo, Ms. Garza is the proud mother of six children. She enjoys painting, playing softball, attending her son Wiley’s football games, and participating in singing and drumming circles that celebrate unity and cultural expression. Meditation, including practices such as Transcendental Meditation and Isha Kriya, remains central to her daily life, grounding her in clarity and peace.
Looking to the future, Ms. Garza aspires to expand Radiance Aromas, establish a global nonprofit organization focused on healing, and continue her mission to help others align with their true potential. Through every endeavor, she remains guided by the belief that healing the individual is the first step toward healing the world.