Interested in starting your own entrepreneurial journey in health and wellness but unsure what to expect? Then read up on our interview with Kaitlyn McDonough, Founder and CEO of FIFTH Wellness, located in Boston, MA, USA.
What's your business, and who are your customers?
FIFTH is your Foundation for Inspiration, Fitness, Travel, & Health. A health and wellness brand you can TRUST. FIFTH is committed to helping individuals achieve and maintain a happy and healthy lifestyle, mind, body, and soul. FIFTH also provides strategic media & agency support to wellness brands, creators, & influencers.
At FIFTH, we believe everyone's path to their health and wellness foundation is uniquely different & pride ourselves in our premier and customized health and wellness services. FIFTH approaches everything with a curious and open mind. We strongly encourage positive forms of expression and exploration and only recommend what we love and believe in.
Tell us about yourself
My name is Kaitlyn McDonough; I am an experienced health and wellness coach, the Founder and CEO of FIFTH Wellness. I have been in the health and wellness industry for over seven years; I obtained my personal trainer, life coaching, and nutrition specialist certifications from the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) and am a certified yoga, barre, and spin instructor.
My passion and love for the health and wellness industry come from my dedication to helping individuals achieve and maintain a happy and healthy lifestyle, mind, body, and soul.
I believe "Positive minds create positive futures." I incorporate the power of mindfulness and positivity into my coaching foundation to motivate all of my clients to challenge and conquer their limiting thoughts and behaviors. In addition to helping individuals achieve and maintain a happy and healthy lifestyle mind, body, and soul through FIFTH, I am also a fitness trainer for Reebok at their headquarters in Boston, MA & I previously spent time working on Reebok Global Corporate Communication, PR, Social, and Brand Newsroom team.
What's your biggest accomplishment as a business owner?
My biggest accomplishment as a business owner has absolutely been the positive direct impact FIFTH has been able to provide individuals & wellness businesses. To date, we have helped over 700 individuals discover & create their wellness foundation. We have also helped over 85 brands & 10 creators/influencers grow their brands by 75% through our strategic media & partnership services.
What's one of the hardest things that come with being a business owner?
The unknown is definitely one of the hardest things that come with owning a business. As a business owner, you are constantly wearing so many different hats, & nothing is ever guaranteed. Each day will present you with different opportunities & challenges; how you handle yourself truly will determine the success of your business.
What are the top tips you'd give to anyone looking to start, run and grow a business today?
- Stay open-minded, ask questions, & be willing to learn from others & your challenges.
- Stay focused on your Niche.
- Don't fear larger, more established competitors. You are capable of doing anything you set your mind to. (Never forget that.)
Where can people find you and your business?
Website: https://www.fifthwellness.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fifthwellness/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kaitlynmcdonough5/
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