Interested in starting your own entrepreneurial journey in health and fitness but unsure what to expect? Then read up on our interview with Francesca Bonta, owner and founder of Karma Lifestyle, located in Toronto, Canada.

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

Karma Lifestyle offers an eclectic mix of wellness supports, services & products alike.  My signature Chakra Balancing Healing session is incredibly unique, effective & described as 'true bliss'.  Ceremonies are magical experiences whether they be weddings, retreats or creative offerings.  All the products are carefully curated and infused with love & light.

Tell us about yourself

Sharing as I do as Lightworker is very authentic & natural.  I have always worked for myself in some capacity & my qualifications in the health & wellness industry are vast.  I am fueled by helping others in whatever capacity they desire.  I am so blessed to work with the most fabulous people & along the way have not only supported others but have met so many incredible humans along the way.  It is an honour to hold space for so many & in turn receive so many beautiful offerings of love & light.

What's your biggest accomplishment as a business owner?

What I pride myself most over is my ability to be an incredibly powerful lightworker, who has created a signature healing style that is loving, effective & practical. I'm also grounded & 'real'.  I share authentically & from the heart.  I share with the intention of empowering individuals to navigate life's adversities with more ease & grace, allowing love, light & joy to flow through you.

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

In chatting with many other entrepreneurs over the years, I feel my concern is not unique. It goes hand in hand with running your own business.  There is always a level of uncertainty with what the next month's income will be.  Drawing the line between work & rest time is always a work in progress.  Certain businesses have their peek seasons or their lul time.  After all these years in business, trends are really non-existent.  So I have to learn to go with the flow & still practice saying "no".  Ultimately I love what I do, so work is often fun.  However it is ESSENTIAL to make sure you block time off for you.

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

1.  Be authentic & heartfelt.

2.  Be patient, your tribe awaits you.

3.  Keep at it as long as it lights your heart.

Anything else you'd like to share?

My pup Zoya is a joy in my life that is unexplainable, which is shocking from a big talker like me!  She is a little healer in herself & brings so much love into all the lives that she touches.  I am beyond delighted to have her as my fur-baby.  She brings so much to everything I offer!  Watching the effect she has on everyone who meets her lights my heart every time!

Where can people find you and your business?

https://www.karmalifestyle.com/

https://www.instagram.com/francesca.bonta/

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