Interested in starting your own entrepreneurial journey in health and wellness but unsure what to expect? Then read up on our interview with Lea Nicole, an IVF coach based in San Antonio, TX, USA.
What's your business, and who are your customers?
Lea Nicole Coaching provides top-tier mental support to women struggling with fertility and IVF. We provide research-based support and strategies so women can feel better now and boost success rates.
Tell us about yourself
I love helping people, and psychology is my jam! I went on to be a psychotherapist and have been enjoying this work for the past 13 years. I had always envisioned kids in my future, but at the age of 30, I learned I had significant fertility issues. Based on the recommendations of specialists, IVF was my only hope (although slim!)
Going through IVF was the hardest challenge of my life. The ups, the downs, and all the in-betweens. In the midst of it, it can feel overwhelming and all-consuming and took me to my breaking point at times. Although I was a mental health professional, fertility struggles tested my mental well-being. I had to really work and dig deep to apply learned skills to myself to get me through and to help put me in a better place to be successful with IVF.
Today, I am a new mom with a rainbow IVF baby! I want to help other women through this process so they don't have to suffer the way I did and can reach their family goals sooner. I was inspired by this desire to coach other women, allowing me to focus solely on this issue.
What's your biggest accomplishment as a business owner?
I love being able to be a voice for other women about IVF, to put a name and face to fertility struggles. Sharing tips and strategies I have learned along the way is very rewarding!
What's one of the hardest things that comes with being a business owner?
For me, it's trying to get my message and services out to people who need them most efficiently. I hadn't been a big social media person before, but sharing information and inspiration with others who need it is WELL WORTH IT!
What are the top tips you'd give to anyone looking to start, run and grow a business today?
- Have a growth mindset - You can fail multiple times, but that doesn't mean you're out!
- Seek resources - Learn from others that have been successful in your industry.
- Don't be afraid to put yourself out there - You have so much to offer the world!
Where can people find you and your business?
Website: https://www.leanicolecoaching.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/leanicolecoaching
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leanicole_coach/
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