Interested in starting your own entrepreneurial journey in health and wellness but unsure what to expect? Then read up on our interview with Jalene Szuba, Founder of Happiness Anchor, located in Crested Butte, CO, USA.

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

I'm a board-certified (NBHWC) health & wellness coach who helps professionals reduce stress, get better sleep, and learn healthier habits to achieve the life they envision for themselves. My clients range from corporate leaders to self-employed entrepreneurs. I specialize in working with media production professionals because I was a corporate event producer for 20 years.

Tell us about yourself

I have always loved helping others. I became a health coach when my health became my priority, and I saw the benefits. Now I love helping others sleep better, eat better, move more, and deal with stress better. I love the moment a client realizes they are in control of their thoughts and beliefs and that they can change the way they think about life.

What's your biggest accomplishment as a business owner?

Getting speaking engagements with my ideal customers.

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

Capital! The balance between marketing your business to get new clients while also building your brand/creating content.

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

  1. Give yourself a long runway - a year at minimum. Be able to support yourself while you grow your business without it earning income.
  2. Remember to be compassionate with yourself. There will be lots of judge/saboteur voices in your head but try to remind yourself this is a learning experience; no one expects you to know how to do it all on the first day (except that negative voice in your head).
  3. Have a routine of self-care in some form (ex: a warm bath, hanging with a friend, going for a walk). Have one thing you can do when you need to take care of yourself. If you don't have some self-care, figure out what that looks like for you. You will need it when you feel overwhelmed, stressed, or fatigued.

Where can people find you and your business?

Website: https://www.happinessanchor.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jalene.szuba/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/happiness.anchor/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaleneszuba/

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