interview by Jess McCuan . photo by Matt Rose

Name: Lucretia VanDyke

Age: 35

Lives in: North Asheville

Occupation: holistic aesthetician and spa trainer

Growing up, what did you want to be doing at age 35? I wanted to travel as much as possible, and I’ve been able to do that.

To where? I just got back from Bali. I’m addicted to Southeast Asia.

That sounds amazing. I left all my couture and name-brand stuff and saw the sunrise over Angkor Wat.

Wow. When you see people who have no control over their lives, it shows you that you really can choose… You can choose whatever business you want to be in, or whatever relationship you want. I don’t ever really see myself as stuck.

Sounds like a nice place to be at any age. Well, at some point it is nice to come back home and put all your jewelry and couture back on.

Ha. I believe I can rock anything, except spandex.