Interested in starting your own entrepreneurial journey in health and wellness but unsure what to expect? Then read up on our interview with Dannielle Jascot, Founder & Certified Nutrition Specialist of Inspire Health and Wellness, located in Middletown, CT, USA.

What's your business, and who are your customers?

I am a state-licensed CNS (Certified Nutrition Specialist) guiding clients in making positive changes in their diet and lifestyle to help manage and prevent chronic disease. My passion lies in helping individuals achieve optimal health through understanding and implementing proper nutrition and building a balanced and diverse microbiome. I specialize in medical nutrition therapy for Inflammatory Bowel Disease but work with clients across the country for a variety of health conditions.

Tell us about yourself

I was diagnosed with Crohn's Disease in 2011 and have learned through both experience and formal education the importance of proper diet in managing the disease. Seeing the positive impact my counseling, education, and guidance have on my clients motivates me every day to continue to help others.

What's your biggest accomplishment as a business owner?

I have had many years of experience on the actual business side of running a business. My biggest accomplishment with my private practice is the incredible relationships I have developed with so many people that have struggled for years to feel heard and understood by a practitioner.

What's one of the hardest things that comes with being a business owner?

Managing time - balancing working 1:1 with clients, bookkeeping, and self-promotion can be a challenge!

What are the top tips you'd give to anyone looking to start, run and grow a business today?

  1. Get a mentor! Someone to guide you and show you the ropes of actual business owners is key.
  2. Be diligent. Owning a business is a lot of work and often requires putting more hours in aside from when you are "on the clock."
  3. Be patient. Building a business takes time. It is helpful to have another stream of income while you are getting your business established, but with hard work and dedication, it will happen!

Where can people find you and your business?

Website: https://www.inspirehealthandwellness.me/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theIBDnutritionist/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theibdnutritionist/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dannielle-jascot/


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