Interested in starting your own entrepreneurial journey in health and wellness but unsure what to expect? Then read up on our interview with Debra Franklin, Founder of Heart Path Therapy, located in Ellenville, NY, USA.
What's your business, and who are your customers?
I have two businesses, the most significant one being my psychotherapeutic practice, the second one special candle making for prayers and ceremonies. I created Heart Path Therapy® integrating spiritual wisdom from sacred traditions with evidence-based transformational approaches. My clients are people interested in connecting to their heart-felt, spiritually felt wisdom to overcome their obstacles and develop their intuition and inspiration for life. I work with couples, families, children as well as adults and also have healing groups such as "Overcome Your Obstacles To Inspire Your Gifts" and an Adolescent Empowerment Group. My second business is harmony glow.com, where I make various beeswax candles as buddhas, animals, and much more. They are all blessed and created with high-vibration celebratory energy.
Tell us about yourself
After about 7 years at an agency, I began to develop my private practice as a therapist and developed Heart Path Therapy® after being in practice for over 20 years, now 33 years. However, it was my own deep healing work when I was 21 that led me to think out of the box regarding the application of therapy and integrating spirituality when I worked with a very spiritual and loving psychoanalyst, learning the most important aspects of transforming my life.
What's your biggest accomplishment as a business owner?
Developing a training program for therapists in Heart Path Therapy®
What's one of the hardest things that comes with being a business owner?
It would be more natural for all of us to live in loving communities. Psychotherapy feels a bit artificial, but of course, it's a gateway to help a lot of people. So Im not fond of having to charge for this service, though it is how I make a living.
What are the top tips you'd give to anyone looking to start, run and grow a business today?
- Be certain you are following your passion.
- See how much you can intentionally bless people with it and,
- Raise consciousness and awareness about life as you love and care for your customers.
Where can people find you and your business?
Website: https://heartpaththerapy.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/debra.franklin.758
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/debrafranklin773/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/debra-franklin-7a98781b/
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