Sabrina Cruz

Sabrina Cruz is the owner and operator of Ultimate Auto Detailing, a small business located in Kent, New York.

Ms. Cruz has faced many struggles as a mother and business owner working from home. She began to lose herself and struggled with depression, anxiety, a nervous breakdown, and thoughts of suicide. Deciding that she was stronger than her biggest demons, she created her own brand, “Wake up Dress up Own your Day." Ms. Cruz is an inspiration to those struggling in her community and beyond. She encourages people to stay positive, attentive, and grateful for the day ahead. “Wake up Dress up Own your Day” encompasses the idea that with the right mindset, you can overcome the challenges that come your way.

The world has rapidly changed since 2020, and many are facing their own struggles with depression and anxiety. Ms. Cruz consistently shows up on social media and in the community to help encourage and inspire people to see the positivity during these challenging times. Ms. Cruz works tirelessly to help empower her neighbors to become adaptable to the many changes life brings.

She is currently working on finishing her book, Wake up Dress up Own your Day, which will have daily inspirations and short stories relating to women who want to take control of their passions and ideas, and grow confidence in their self-worth.

A leader in the local business community, Ms. Cruz has been featured on multiple podcasts and has helped many small business owners create a following on social media and generate new leads. Ms. Cruz is the recipient of the Putnam County Trail Blazers Award for Contribution to Economic Development and created her own website of short relatable stories for women around the world.

She reminds us all that there is no pause, rewind, stop or fast forward button in life. There is only the current scenario. So be sure to “Wake up Dress up and Own your Day."

Ms. Cruz lives in Kent, with her husband, Harry, and four children, ages seven through seventeen.