Interested in starting your own entrepreneurial journey in health and wellness but unsure what to expect? Then read up on our interview with Nina Machado, Founder of Lift Your Vibe, located in Milton, ON, Canada.
What's your business, and who are your customers?
Lift Your Vibe offers a safe place to come heal, grow, master Your energy and Lift Your Vibe. I'm Nina, the Creator, and owner of Lift Your Vibe. I help people who feel lost, disconnected, anxious, and unhappy find peace, comfort, and passion so they can live their happiest lives. I do this through self-care workshops, programs, certifications, and Private Coaching/Mentoring Sessions.
Tell us about yourself
Like most people, I have been through many ups and downs. It was after my divorce, though, when I hit rock bottom. I was feeling scared and fearful of my future. I had feelings of embarrassment and failure. I felt ashamed and judged. While going through these lower times in my life, I didn't feel like talking about it to anyone, and I just got depressed. I felt alone - I was tired of fighting and felt that all relationships were hard- that I was hard to love. I just didn't feel good at relationships. What I wanted most was for my kids to see happy, healthy relationships - starting with me. So I stopped fighting and started my healing journey to heal from past relationships to create more loving, healthy relationships in all areas of my life.
I started working with Life Coaches, where I learned a lot about my mindset -how to shift to better thoughts and how to set goals for myself properly. I also began working with Spiritual Mentors and using alternative healing therapies such as Reiki and Chakra Balancing to support my inner healing process. In the process of healing, I had to really go within myself and tap into my higher self to remove the blocks, including my own expectations, perspectives, and cultural and societal views that held me back from creating my true happiness as I see and feel it. My divorce was like a rebirth for me. I had to spend time getting to know myself again and what I wanted. My healing work to self-discovery has been so freeing and eye-opening! Today, I am living the life I want - including a career change!
When you set healthy boundaries for your self-care and self-love, you will see positive change in and around you. Start listening and doing more of what is important to you and what you want - Empower yourself to be the best version of your authentic self and live your happy life. We create our own potential and work with what we are given to grow more. Personal growth comes from healing repeating patterns. This is your journey and life experiences- be your own main character of your story, and not just play a small part in someone else's story.
What's your biggest accomplishment as a business owner?
I would say my biggest accomplishment is getting to do what I love and helping my clients find peace and acceptance in who they are. I am grateful to be a part of their healing journey.
What's one of the hardest things that comes with being a business owner?
Finding balance and harmony in time management between my self-care, my business, my kids, and my personal life. As a single mother of two kids and working from home in my business, I have to really organize my time, set deadlines and goals, and learn to be gentle with myself and enjoy the process.
What are the top tips you'd give to anyone looking to start, run and grow a business today?
- Find your passion and create from that. Don't compare yourself to others. Remember, you will bring your own authenticity to what you do.
- Set realistic goals that feel good to you - do the inner work when you get stuck and seek help when you need it. Surround yourself with like-minded individuals that can support you emotionally.
- Self-Care - this is so important, as you can easily sway away from taking care of yourself. Set boundaries for yourself and your business. You can't service others if you are not servicing yourself.
Where can people find you and your business?
Website: https://www.liftyourvibe.ca/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/liftyourvibe
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/liftyourvibe.ca/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nina-machado/
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