Ditch the Diets and Find Food Freedom

Interested in starting your own entrepreneurial journey in health and wellness but unsure what to expect? Then read up on our interview with Hannah Thompson, Founder of Health with Hannah, located in Fort Wayne, IN, USA.

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

I operate an online space dedicated to serving individuals who struggle with their relationship with food. This includes social media, a blog, a podcast, and various online services, including membership and courses.

Tell us about yourself

I am a non-diet dietitian and personal trainer, meaning that I help individuals improve their health without dieting, restriction, or rigid rules. As someone who used to struggle with disordered eating myself, I have found this to be my main motivation to do what I do. This also allows me to relate and build better rapport with my community as it helps them to feel more heard and better understood.

What's your biggest accomplishment as a business owner?

My biggest accomplishment as a business owner so far is my successful transition into the non-diet and Intuitive Eating space as a registered dietitian. There is currently a pretty large divide in the health and wellness space between those who focus on weight loss and those who practice more as weight-neutral providers. I previously focused largely on weight loss within my practice and was not finding it fulfilling or that I was able to serve my clientele in this way best. Now that I have made this switch, I am working more within my "zone of genius" and able to help my community experience better outcomes.

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

For me, one of the hardest things that have come with being a business owner is saying no. I love what I do, and so I want to say yes to every opportunity that comes around! Over the years, I have learned that while this mindset comes from good intentions, it is not a sustainable approach to a successful business.

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

Start now! You will never be 100% "ready." And if you wait until you are ready, you will never actually start.
You can do anything, but not everything. If you are multi-passionate like me, it can feel tempting to try and do all the things. But this is a recipe for burnout.
If you choose the wrong road, don't stop; just turn around. Your first business venture likely won't be the one that you enjoy the most or is the most successful.

Where can people find you and your business?

Website: https://www.healthwithhannaht.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/healthwithhannaht
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dietitian.hannah/

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