Interested in starting your own entrepreneurial journey in wellness but unsure what to expect? Then read up on our interview with Teresa Collins, Founder of Blended Spirit Academy, located in Surrey, BC, Canada.

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

My main business is Blended Spirit Academy. I also own Blended Spirit Wellness and Glenwood Krystal Konvenience. My customers are mainly women who have experienced trauma. I teach them how to access their own power, trust themselves and transform tragedy into strength through healing, education, and divine products.

Tell us about yourself

I was born psychic, however, raised in a Catholic environment. I shut down my gifts at a young age. I could see Spirit, and it scared me. I had two children with major challenges. My oldest was in and out of counseling and children's hospital for four years and just kept getting sicker and sicker. I was divinely guided to activate and begin my Reiki Master to heal him. Within six months, I was able to get him off all the antipsychotics, and he began healing. Next, I helped my youngest and even my husband get off antidepressants. I was hooked. I began helping family and friends. In my first year, I assisted in over 250 healings. I have now down over 6000 healings and am motivated and addicted to transformation. My favorite clients are those hot messes; it's amazing to watch them find their way and ignite their lives and business.

What's your biggest accomplishment as a business owner?

My biggest accomplishment in my business is balancing continuous growth and having a life. I now run three companies- a full healing studio, an online academy, and a brick-and-mortar store. I am always advancing my abilities as a healer, developing new courses, and creating new products for the store. All while still having time for self, kids, hubby, and friends.

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

Watching women suffer when it doesn't have to be that hard. Healing is a two-part process. I can teach them the tools, but they have to use them in their everyday.

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

  1. Take an honest look at where you are at; your business will inherit all of you. Passion, blocks, and fears.
  2. Tap into your intuition daily first. I make choices from my intuition first, then create a strategy.
  3. Don't give up. Having your own business can be challenging, but every seed you plant has a chance to grow. I once did a single card reading for a lady, and she held onto my card for four years. When she finally came, she ended up being one of my best customers.

Where can people find you and your business?

Website: https://blended-spirit.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BlendedSpiritWellnessStudio
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blendedspirit_/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/teresa-collins-728739141/

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