Interested in starting your own entrepreneurial journey in health and wellness but unsure what to expect? Then read up on our interview with Anya Ware, Founder and Owner of Anya's WELLness, located in Greenville, SC, USA.
What's your business, and who are your customers?
Anya's WELLness, an oasis of holistic healing for the body, mind, and spirit in the capacity of massage therapy, psychotherapy, and spiritual nurturing, has been serving the upstate of SC for 20 years, transforming clients' lives through radical holistic transformations. I specialize in stress reduction and pain relief.
Tell us about yourself
I am a highly driven woman who was born to break barriers. I built my storied life and career brick by brick, fighting fears, failures, and setbacks to have the success I've always known was mine to claim. Today I ascend above adversity while inspiring countless others to do the same. I have honed my expertise for over two decades; my work is a testament to what it means to leave an undeniable mark on the community. I inspire. I empower. I unleash.
I am as relentless about my clients’ success as I am about my own. I am a mother of two beautiful sons, and I truly understand what it means to juggle personal and business life. Most importantly, I am a lover of Jesus Christ! I serve as an apostle of AWare ministries, an author, holistic healing specialist, and speaker for the body, mind, and spirit, creator of Queen's Essential body care line and Anya's Wear...'THE JUGGLE IS REAL,' podcaster, singer-songwriter, theatrical producer, and more.
As a young seven-year-old girl, I had a strong desire to have my own business one day. The short story is I asked God for it, and He gave it to me. It was because of His guidance I do what I love each and every day... I inspire. I empower. I unleash. Every day I meet a client that I have an opportunity to help transform their life into the one they desire motivates me to continue my business.
What's your biggest accomplishment as a business owner?
My biggest accomplishment is being able to say I'm still standing this year as I celebrate 20 years in business. I am very proud of this accomplishment. It has not been an easy road to travel, but I'm still on the path to becoming successful. I have learned to cherish the highs and lows, all of the little things, as well as the big things. This accomplishment is definitely one of my big things... here's to 20-plus years of business!
What's one of the hardest things that come with being a business owner?
One of the hardest challenges that comes with being a business owner is not having the resources available to me as others in business because of my race or gender. I understand that is not everyone's story, but it has been a huge part of mine. I am stronger and wiser in business today because of every hard thing that has challenged me.
What are the top tips you'd give to anyone looking to start, run and grow a business today?
- Just Do It. You have to start in order to finish!
- Don't Give Up. Obstacles will come to test your passion!
- Never stop learning. He who humbles himself will be exalted, and he who exalts himself will be humbled!
Where can people find you and your business?
Website: https://anyaswellness.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ANYASWELLness
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anyaswellness/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/ASCTInc
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anya-ware-aab21231/
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