Interested in starting your own entrepreneurial journey in health and wellness but unsure what to expect? Then read up on our interview with Brooke Dell, Owner of Inspired Yoga, located in Lakeland, FL, USA.
What's your business, and who are your customers?
Inspired Yoga is a Christ-Centered online yoga platform. It is created to encourage others on a journey towards physical, mental, and spiritual health through a practice of worship in breath and movement. Our website holds over 100 yoga videos with devotionals and prayer included. When joining Inspired Yoga, you are also joining a community of people seeking to grow in the same way. We regularly host live yoga classes online as well for our community to practice together.
Tell us about yourself
I found the practice of yoga after having major back surgery in high school due to severe scoliosis. Yoga became the perfect outlet for me to graciously work back towards strength and flexibility. I also used that time to spend time in prayer and meditate on scripture. I became a certified Christian Yoga Instructor in 2018, spent a lot of time teaching in studios, and launched our online platform in January 2021 in response to the worldwide pandemic. I absolutely love creating a resource and a space for people to meditate on the Word while improving their health and wellness.
What's your biggest accomplishment as a business owner?
My husband and I launched Inspired Yoga with no business, videography, or marketing background. It was a total faith step! We have been so thankful for all of the ways that starting a business has pushed us out of our comfort zones and encouraged us to continue learning and growing. We continue to learn new things each day while running this online yoga platform, but we regularly reflect on all that we have accomplished so far.
What's one of the hardest things that comes with being a business owner?
One of the biggest challenges we have found while running a business is the fact that you are your own boss. The business will only go as far as you are willing to push it. All motivation and creativity are on your shoulders. Because of this, we continuously lean on the Lord for inspiration and clarity as we make decisions. We have to daily put our business back into God's hands and let Him lead us through.
What are the top tips you'd give to anyone looking to start, run and grow a business today?
My best advice for anyone looking to start or grow their business today would be to dream big, enjoy each step of the process, and not get discouraged when obstacles come, but let that drive your creativity even further. There will be many times when your initial idea does not go according to plan, but those detours are great opportunities to learn, grow, and attempt something new. Keep dreaming big and reminding yourself of why you started in the first place!
Where can people find you and your business?
Website: https://courses.inspiredyoga.life/bundles/premiere-membership
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/InspiredYoga.Life/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/inspiredyoga.life/
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