Elevated Hippie was never part of a master plan. It started as a feeling — a pull toward community, creativity, and the magic and chaos of Shakedown Street. I simply wanted to belong to something that felt alive and connected. Music has always done that for me. What I didn’t realize then was that this small, curious idea would grow into a place rooted in joy, self-expression, and feeling good exactly as you are.
Someone once called me a collector of people, and I hold that close. I believe in staying curious, not judgmental, and in creating spaces where everyone feels welcome. My hope has always been simple: to leave people a little lighter than I found them.
My children are my greatest teachers. They have shaped my heart, expanded my perspective, and shown me what unconditional love really looks like. This messy but beautiful family has stood beside me through every idea, risk, late night, and leap of faith.My husband is my steady ground, my biggest supporter, and the quiet strength behind so much of what Elevated Hippie has become. This dream would not exist without his belief in me, especially on the days I needed it most.
I’ve lived a lot of life — the messy parts and the magical ones — and along the way I’ve been blessed with friendships that feel like family. Music is my constant, the thread that weaves people together, and the reminder that we’re all just passing through, doing our best.
When I’m not building Elevated Hippie, you’ll find me around a bonfire, cooking for a kitchen full of loved ones, floating on the water with a drink in hand, or howling under a full moon. Wherever you find me, I will always try to be grateful for this wild, insane, confusing, beautiful life.
Thank you for being here. Thank you for being part of this community.
Peace, love, and good days — always.
— Claire
