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[question]What motivated & inspired you to start your business? [/question]
I dealt with multiple health issues growing up. Before I was 21, I had developed an anxiety disorder, glandular fever, chronic fatigue, had a cyst the size of a grapefruit on my ovary, had an overactive thyroid and was 25 pounds overweight. After healing myself from every single illness I had and losing weight through changing what I ate and how I thought, I made it my life’s mission to help others do the same thing. Now I help women lose weight, heal their bodies and live the life of their dreams through my private coaching practice, group and online programs.
[question]What steps did you take to get things going in the beginning?[/question]
I decided to take imperfect action, even when I wasn’t totally sure what I was doing. I just kept putting one foot in front of the other and when I saw a gap in my knowledge, I would look for a program/coach to help me deal with that.
[question]What has been the most effective way of raising awareness of your business and getting new customers?[/question]
Social media has been key for me in raising awareness of my business and getting customers both for my programs and as private clients. I interact daily particularly on Facebook, do live videos and offer lots of value. I also have freebies and offer tons of value to people on my e-mail list weekly. Also, guest blogging and being on podcasts has helped a lot.
[question]What challenges have you faced and how did you overcome them?[/question]
My biggest struggles have been internal. Lack of confidence, self-sabotage, feeling like I have nothing to offer, old money stories and blocks, etc. I have gotten through them by being part of a mastermind with a sisterhood of women who are there for me and a coach that helped me get through these blocks and tools to continue to do this as they come up every time I go to a new level in my business and life. It’s been life-changing.
[question]Can you tell us about any habits you have/things you do, which set up success every day?[/question]
I journal every morning and read a few pages of an inspiring book (currently Carrie’s She Means Business!). I spend a few minutes each morning visualising what I want my day and week to look like, I also meditate and get in a 30-minute intense workout in 5 days a week. Then I feel like I can conquer the day!
[question]What advice would you give to other entrepreneurs?[/question]
Do it scared. No-one has it all figured out. Just start and trust the process. Also get the support you need whether that is in the form of a coach, mastermind or programs. Don’t waste time trying to figure out what others have spent years perfecting.
When I face a big challenge, I…
freak out! And then get quiet, meditate, go for a walk, reconnect with my truth and ask for guidance
The most courageous thing I’ve ever done as an entrepreneur is…
launch my first product – I was terrified and had NO idea if anyone would buy it. That first sale will never leave my heart or mind.
If I could go back in time to when I started my business I would tell myself…
Spend more time on my inner work than external business symptoms. If you are full of blocks it’s very difficult to make a success of anything.
The best piece of advice I’ve ever been given is…
What I believe creates my reality – I am responsible for my own success.
My favourite business tool/resource/book/podcast is…
Canva / Think and Grow Rich / She Means Business / Build your tribe
My favourite quote is…
“I can and I will. Watch me.”
