Refreshing Friends for Winter SOULstice '26

Felicia Thomas is the Founder and Owner of FSC Workshop, a Maryland-based creative experiences company dedicated to helping people connect, create, and discover the joy of making something with their own hands.

With 14 years of hands-on crafting experience, Felicia has built her career around creativity, education, and entrepreneurship. What began as a personal passion for DIY has grown into a thriving business that brings immersive, hands-on workshops to corporations, residential communities, schools, private groups, and special events throughout the DMV.

Felicia’s creative expertise spans a wide range of disciplines, including soap making, candle making, body care, aromatherapy, painting, sewing, upholstery, home décor, and other handcrafted projects. Her approach to crafting is rooted in both creativity and education—she believes that everyone has the ability to create, regardless of their experience level.

Over the years, Felicia has continuously expanded her knowledge through hands-on practice, research, experimentation, and a commitment to mastering her craft. Her entrepreneurial journey is a testament to the power of turning creativity into purpose. Through FSC Workshop, she has created a space where crafting becomes more than simply making something—it becomes an opportunity to relax, connect, learn, build confidence, and experience the satisfaction of creating something from scratch.

Today, Felicia is known for creating elevated, engaging DIY experiences that bring people together. From corporate team-building events and employee appreciation experiences to resident events, community programs, and private celebrations, she brings her signature combination of creativity, energy, professionalism, and personal connection to every workshop.

As a Black woman entrepreneur and longtime creative educator, Felicia is passionate about making the world of DIY approachable, inspiring, and accessible. She invites every participant to step away from the ordinary, sit at the crafting table, and discover what they are capable of creating.

With 14 years of crafting experience and a passion for turning creativity into memorable experiences, Felicia Thomas continues to inspire others to make, create, and leave with something they can truly call their own.

Tyrone is a certified Spinning™ instructor, certified TRX™ group instructor, ACE™ certified personal trainer, and certified Stretch Therapist. Specializing in functional training, Tyrone uses multiple modalities to customize workout plans to fit his client’s needs. This includes strength, cardio, core, and high intensity training utilizing free weights, kettlebells, resistance bands, etc. Moving better, feeling better, and being better are the driving motivators.

Battling health concerns including borderline diabetes, hypertension, and high cholesterol, I knew I had to change my diet and exercise. I began my fitness journey on a dare to take a spin class. After barely surviving, I stepped up to the challenge and came back again and until I was up to seven days a week, sometimes taking multiple classes a day. That translated into motivating others in class, which eventually led to instructing. TRX, multi-modality, and personal training was a natural complement to spinning for overall fitness.

I am guided by two synergistic ideals:

“Don't measure yourself by what you have accomplished, but by what you should have accomplished with your ability” – John Wooden.

“Better than the Best” – Working hard towards your goals and being better than “your” best will curtail complacency while taking your health and fitness journey to new heights. Let’s get to work.

Erica Strong is a business and wealth-building coach, entrepreneur, author and speaker who is changing the conversation about what it really means for women to be well.

Her work explores the often-overlooked relationship between money, work, exhaustion and wellness, and challenges women to consider a powerful question: What if the life you’ve worked so hard to build is also the life that’s keeping you exhausted?

After more than 30 years as an entrepreneur, business owner, hairstylist and former single mother, Erica knows what it means to carry the responsibility of providing while building an income that depends on your ability to keep showing up, producing and pushing through.

Today, she helps women rethink the way they work, earn and build financial security, because wellness isn’t only about learning how to rest. It’s about building a life that can afford to let you.