Interested in starting your own entrepreneurial journey in health and wellness but unsure what to expect? Then read up on our interview with Robyn Gaillard, HeartMath Coach & Yoga Instructor of My Way Om, located in Northport, NY, USA.
What's your business, and who are your customers?
I offer Mind-Body Connection Wellness and Healing Arts care. My clients are high-functioning, successful individuals who understand that we sometimes get stuck in thought loops and how this impacts our creative self-expression. In addition to my intuitive guidance, sessions focus on alignment (emotional, physical, spiritual, and mental) for overall harmony and balance. Sessions incorporate neuroplasticity and the science behind the heart-brain connection, plus yoga, breathwork, and meditation for stress reduction, less anxiety, and a more regulated nervous system. Let's get to the heart of the matter!
Tell us about yourself
I am a mom and former educator turned yoga instructor who realized (after many years of my own struggles and ups and downs) just how valuable it is to show up in the world authentically -and how that impacts our health and wellness. Too often, we are talented and have so much to offer, but we are afraid of being ourselves. This stops the flow of our fullest expression. This is where anxiety, stress, and depression are born. Authenticity and presence are medicine. I learned this as a teacher, and I love this as a mother. I also have to remember and practice this as an adult, too. When growing MyWayOm, I realized I work well with clients to fine-tune, adjust, and realign misconceptions and beliefs/emotions that prevent us from being who we truly are. Client feedback motivates me, but also, being with people and sharing stories through honest conversations and reflection brings me joy. I also see the next generation of children witnessing an exhausted, distracted, burned-out generation of adults, and I am on a mission to bring this awareness to parents, educators, and business folks. Regardless of whether or not you are a parent, you are always modeling and mirroring for children and others. Maintaining a resilient and coherent state retrains the nervous system and invites the body into emotional, physical, spiritual, and mental harmony. Since there's only one you and your gifts are so needed, let's get the authentic you out there! The world needs YOU!
What's your biggest accomplishment as a business owner?
When I combine my work with traditional practitioners (such as Physical Therapists, Chiropractors, and Psychologists), I witness the bridges being built for us to heal from the inside out. Patient autonomy, holistic health, neuroscience, and the mind-body connection are the future of health and wellness. I truly love seeing how after just a few sessions, my clients are aligned and embodied.
What's one of the hardest things that comes with being a business owner?
Growing a business requires a lot of inner work, too. I trust myself, and I have faith in what I do for others while weathering the ups and downs of outreach, connection, and growth.
What are the top tips you'd give to anyone looking to start, run and grow a business today?
If you are looking to start your own business today, follow your heart! You will be tempted to follow the dollar signs, but first, align your idea with your love for it and watch what happens. It's magical!
Where can people find you and your business?
Website: https://www.mywayom.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/my_way_om/
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