I had no idea what I was doing.
I sat in the LA sun a few weeks after I had taken a leap of faith and left my job doing national security research and analysis for the federal government. Despite the joy I felt at being back in my home state of California, a low-level panic started to settle into my stomach.
I had 2 job offers related to my work in Washington, D.C. I could tell that both would interfere with my plans to finish yoga teacher training and keep me from beginning the work I felt called to do after a big career success in DC.
But I didn’t have the slightest idea of how to start a business, especially with little-to-no background in the wellness industry other than my own practices, interests, and personal research.
What did I do?
I got quiet, listened, and in my own clumsy way, I followed what seemed like the next, best thing to do. Again and again.
Was it easy? No.
Do I have it all figured out? Not even close.
Did it always work out the way I hoped? No. There’ve been plenty of struggles.
Could I have done any of it without the support of my handsome hubs, yoga teachers, coaches, family and friends? Absolutely not, and I’m forever grateful.
In a vulnerable conversation with my coach, Jeni Barcelos, on the Wellness Creator Podcast, I recently peeled back the curtain and shared about my journey.
In the episode we talk about:
How I went from national security analyst to wellness industry professional.
Stumbling into business and why I’ve never opened my own brick and mortar studio.
How my business has changed and what it looks like today.
My love for the Great Yoga Wall and how that’s become my focus.
How I get the word out about my work and how much time it takes.
And soooo much more.
If you’re love hearing people’s stories or you’re a wellness industry professional who likes sharing notes and learning how others are doing things, check out the episode here.
It’s been a wild, roller coaster ride of ups, downs, twists, and turns, full of soul searching, sacrifices, leaps of faith, pivoting, pausing, and practicing yoga on my mat and in my life.
All to help you feel better in your body and mind—to feel rested, focused, and inspired.
Because when you feel better, you shine your light brighter in the world, which in turn helps others do the same, and that light continues to grow.
The world needs you shining your light. May it guide you through your own leaps of faith, one next best step or even one breath at a time.
Listen in and let me know your thoughts in the comments!
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