Meet Sabrina Harb | Creator of moodysolace

We had the good fortune of connecting with Sabrina Harb and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Sabrina, what role has risk played in your life or career?
Risk isn’t something I consciously consider when making decisions, especially regarding my career. Once I have an idea or set my mind to something, I feel compelled to execute it. I don’t dwell on the possibility of failure or whether the risks outweigh the rewards. To me, NOT acting on an idea feels riskier—it feels as though I’m denying myself access to pursuing my dreams and the opportunity to be genuinely fulfilled.

Failure, to me, isn’t inherently “bad.” It’s simply a redirect. Many ideas I’ve pursued didn’t live up to the romanticized version in my mind, or I discovered a lack of passion behind them. When that happens, I reassess and pivot, but I don’t view it as quitting. It’s about refusing to stay stuck in ventures or goals that no longer ignite my passion or contribute to my growth. I’ve accepted that these redirections are steps toward my long-term vision, and I’m thankful for the lessons I learn along the way, regardless of the outcome.

Let’s be so for real though…this isn’t to say my decisions don’t bring me anxiety. Because I don’t consciously think about risk-taking, I’ve gotten myself into situations that could have been easily avoided or executed in a more structured and efficient way. This often leads to overwhelming anxiety that I don’t always know how to work through. Making big decisions will always feel hard, no matter what they are, and you won’t always know how to navigate them. But that doesn’t mean these decisions shouldn’t be made, or that you shouldn’t at least try. Whether you ‘fail’ or ‘succeed,’ you’ll gain something invaluable—and that, to me, is the point of risk.

With all that said, the concept of risk and reward is so primitive, yet there’s value in finding a healthy balance between the two. Thinking too much about risk can stop you from achieving the life you’ve always dreamed of while thinking too little can lead to messy execution, a lack of structure, and an unsustainable foundation. Life is strange, weird, beautiful, messy, hard, overwhelming, bizarre, miraculous, and heartbreaking. Yet here we are, on this planet that’s floating in space, somehow, for just a short amount of time. So why not use the time we have to create something beautiful, fulfilling, and meaningful?

Chasing your dreams is ALWAYS worth the risk.

Can you open up a bit about your work and career? We’re big fans and we’d love for our community to learn more about your work.
moodysolace is an event planning business I created within the last year. Its goal is to craft memorable moments through thematic events, intentionally curated designs, and evocative atmospheres, offering solace and fostering a sense of community for those who dare to step inside.

One unique aspect of moodysolace is my focus on celebrating the current astrological season. In a world driven by commercialism, it often feels like we’re constantly rushing ahead—fall decorations hit the shelves in July, Christmas displays appear in September, and by December, we’re already bombarded with Valentine’s Day promotions. This rush to the next season leaves little room to appreciate the present.

Through my events, I aim to shift that mindset. Each one is designed to celebrate the unique beauty of Winter, Spring, Summer, or Fall, helping attendees stay rooted in the moment and fully experience what the current season has to offer. It’s about slowing down, embracing the present, and finding joy in the here and now.

Most event planning businesses focus on helping clients plan their own events. For me, I’ve realized I don’t always enjoy working within the boundaries of a client’s parameters, as it limits my creative expression. That’s why I created moodysolace—to host my own events that anyone and everyone can attend. This allows me to design what I want, when I want, and to be as creative as I’d like. While I don’t currently take on clients, I’m completely open to helping someone bring their vision to life if they reach out. However, I didn’t want to box myself into strictly creating events for others. There aren’t many people hosting public events in this way, and I wanted to carve out a space where I could fully express my creativity without being confined to someone else’s vision.

That said, hosting my own events comes with its challenges. Many of the events I’ve hosted so far have been free, as I’m working to build credibility and trust. I don’t want to charge people for something they don’t yet fully understand or believe in. Because of this, and since I’m not working with clients, I’ve had to create my own budget and allocate personal funds to make these events happen. Without generating profit, I’m not yet able to fully express my creative ideas due to budget constraints. When people compliment the decorations or themes at my events, all I can think is, “It could have been so much better if you could see what I envisioned in my head. and if I had the money to execute it properly” Of course, budget limitations are something every new business owner faces. You work with what you have and remind yourself of your “why” when discouragement sets in or your efforts feel futile.

moodysolace is still in its early stages. It’s a relatively new venture that’s gaining slow but steady traction with each event I host and share online. Without a brick-and-mortar location or a tangible product to sell, it’s been challenging to build awareness. When people discover what I’m doing, they’re often excited and want to get involved. But on the flip side, I spend hours creating a single reel or days crafting a promotional video for an event, only for it to get minimal engagement due to the algorithm. It can definitely feel discouraging at times and like I’m chasing my own tail. Additionally, many Facebook groups require payment to promote events, even when they’re free, which adds another layer of difficulty in gaining visibility.

Instead of fixating on where I’m not yet, I’ve been actively reminding myself of the connections, relationships, and memories I’ve created through moodysolace so far. That’s what truly matters. The biggest lesson I’ve learned is that growth is slow and steady, and expecting immediate results only pulls you further away from your “why.” If I stay authentic and genuine and consistently revisit moodysolace’s mission with every decision I make, growth will come.

Ultimately, I love witnessing the creation of new friendships and connections while building a sense of community. My goal is for people to feel like they’ve stepped into a new world—one that’s exciting, unique, and different—where they can enjoy good food, great music, and meaningful connections, all while creating core memories that will last a lifetime.

Any places to eat or things to do that you can share with our readers? If they have a friend visiting town, what are some spots they could take them to?
Ooh, what a fun question! Taking my best friend to Holy Matcha in North Park to kick-start our day is a non-negotiable. From there, we’d head over to the Lafayette. I haven’t been yet, but everyone keeps telling me it’s right up my alley and that I’ll find so much inspiration for my events there. So, my best friend and I can experience it for the first time together.

I’ve heard the Lafayette is extremely busy and popular, so that’ll probably provide enough stimulation to last a couple of days if I’m being honest. For the next part of our adventure, we’d explore the quieter parts of San Diego. My boyfriend has introduced me to some lesser-known trails and beaches in North County, so I’d pack an extra, extra, extra large picnic basket FULL of snacks, grab a blanket and a speaker, and enjoy a peaceful picnic in nature.

As much as I love revisiting my tried-and-true favorites, I’d rather explore new places when my best friend is in town. There’s a listening bar in Oceanside called Sound by the Sea that I’ve been wanting to check out, so we’d definitely visit that together. While we’re in Oceanside, we’d also explore some thrift stores. I love thrifting for unique items to use in my events, and window shopping at eclectic stores always gets my creative juices flowing.

But, a trip to San Diego is not complete without experiencing a moodysolace event, if you ask me. So, if I know my friend is coming into town, you bet your bottom dollar I’m hosting a fun-themed get-together as well. While I love exploring San Diego, I’m a homebody at heart and love making people feel special with homemade meals, desserts, craft nights, and cozy movie nights at home. So, we’d wrap up our week-long extravaganza by curating meaningful, relaxing moments together in the comfort of my home!

Shoutout is all about shouting out others who you feel deserve additional recognition and exposure. Who would you like to shoutout?
The creation and steady growth of moodysolace wouldn’t be possible without my mom, my boss, my boyfriend, and my friends.

Growing up, my mom always went all out for birthday parties and hosted countless holidays at our home. She would wake up at 5 a.m. to prep food, set the table, and arrange every necessary decoration. Waking up on the mornings she was hosting always felt special and magical. I’d wake up to the smell of coffee mixed with the aromas of the incredible dishes she was preparing, and it always made me so excited to celebrate. Listen, I’m no scientist, but I’m pretty sure I got the “hosting gene” from her.

Next, there’s my boss, Jay Barton. He’s the CEO and founder of ASRV Sportswear and has been incredibly supportive of my business goals. He’s met with me to help lay the foundation for moodysolace and create an actionable plan that’s both realistic and sustainable. It was actually his idea to encourage me to focus on hosting events. Initially, I envisioned moodysolace as an interior design business, but I quickly realized I didn’t enjoy the instability of working with clients. Recognizing my love for hosting, Jay suggested pivoting to an event-hosting business—one where I could merge my passion for interior design, creating evocative environments, and bringing people together in immersive spaces. Quite frankly, I don’t think moodysolace would exist without him.

Onto the supportive boyfriend! The number of times he’s woken up to me saying, “I have an idea,” “Can you please build this,” “Hear me out,” or coming home from work to a completely rearranged house while I map out the floorplan for my next event is too many to count. I’ve had some grandiose and wild ideas, and I fully admit I have no concept of how difficult some things are to build. Thankfully, the realist in him has no problem telling me when an idea is too expensive or more complicated than I’m describing. He helps me find a healthy balance between creativity and practicality, supporting me through it all no matter what.

Finally, I’d literally be hosting a party for one if it weren’t for my friends who continually show up to my gatherings. Posting in San Diego Facebook groups has helped me spread the word about my events, and I’ve made so many new and beautiful connections in the past year because of it. moodysolace has brought together old friends and new ones, and seeing these worlds collide and witnessing the fruition of new friendships is exactly why I want to keep doing what I do.

The goal of moodysolace is to bring people together, and that wouldn’t be possible without every single person who has shown up to my events, supported me, or helped me prep when I was in over my head.

So thank you a million times over to everyone who has supported and encouraged me throughout this journey. I genuinely couldn’t do it without each and every one of you!

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Becca S. Beauty & Photo