Interested in starting your own entrepreneurial journey in counseling but unsure what to expect? Then read up on our interview with Katy Manganella, Founder of Austin City Counseling, located in Austin, TX, USA.

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

I run a mental health private practice in Austin, TX! We work with Millennials and GenZ with anxiety and help them create lives where they feel grounded and connected, and most importantly, help them to love their true selves.

Tell us about yourself

What motivates me every day is that I am my own ideal client. I work with women like myself to overcome the challenges they face. I am inspired by my clients and get so much energy back by giving to them.

What's your biggest accomplishment as a business owner?

My biggest accomplishment as a business owner is starting a private practice during the middle of the pandemic! It was a huge leap of faith, and I could not be more proud of myself for doing it.

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

The hardest part is trying to juggle a million things all at once. As a business owner, I'm not only a practicing therapist but also my own CEO, CFO, Marketing Team, IT team, and admin team. It can be a lot.

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

  1. Get help from other people. Hire out what you can.
  2. Find other business owners like yourself in similar stages of growth. You can learn together and lean on each other for support.
  3. Take really, really good care of yourself. If it's possible, start every day by doing something for yourself. For me, that's getting outside with my dog for a hike or a run. Whatever it is for you, make sure you are intentional about prioritizing it. Don't let yourself get lost in the shuffle of your to-do list.

Is there anything else you'd like to share?

Just that I have my dream job! I feel incredibly fortunate to love what I do and to get to help others find that same sense of fulfillment in their live

Where can people find you and your business?

Website: https://austincitycounseling.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/austincitycounseling/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/austincitycounseling/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katymanganella/

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