ABOUT
SARAPHYN STUDIO is a creative studio founded by Sara Ann Gaines in Kansas City, MO. With over 16 years of experience in operations, consulting, and perfecting the customer experience, we excel at intuitively tapping into what makes you and your business unique—and then bringing that vision to life.
Whether it’s producing Instagram reels, curating an event, setting up online booking, or streamlining your website, DWELLSPELL is here to help you refine and elevate how you show up in the world.
About Sara Ann Gaines
Sara Ann Gaines is a business owner, writer, artist, event coordinator, coach, and consultant based in Kansas City, MO. A true jack-of-all-trades, she has worked with hundreds of clients to transform their lives and businesses.
Sara grew up in Kansas City before moving to Chicago in 2005, where she earned her BFA in Film and Video from Columbia College Chicago. After graduating, she dove into the tech start-up world, building and leading teams during the early stages of what would become successful tech and hospitality companies, all while running her own wellness-focused studio.
In 2022, after 17 years in Chicago, Sara returned to her hometown of Kansas City, where she is reconnecting with her community and continuing to inspire creators and business owners to find their flow.
Our Values
Fulfillment comes from pursuing your most authentic expression, not following trends or chasing competition.
We’re people first, not robots. When your tank is full, everyone wins.
Taking a holistic approach to success—and untangling our worth from performance-based metrics—leads to greater fulfillment and balance. And it’s backed by science!
The journey and process of creation is just as important as the outcome. Even hard work can feel like flow. Our goal is to help untangle the grueling parts of doing what you love so you can focus on what inspires you.