Interested in starting your own entrepreneurial journey in health and wellness but unsure what to expect? Then read up on our interview with Sarahlynn Etta, Founder of Maitri Movement, located in Gig Harbor, WA, USA.
What's your business, and who are your customers?
I serve people of all ages and stages who wish to move, breathe, play, and rest with more ease. Through meditation, breath practices, and mindful movement, we focus on calming the nervous system, cultivating joy, and increasing mental and physical flexibility.
Tell us about yourself
Meditation and yoga helped me through one of the most difficult periods of my life. Whenever things feel overwhelming, I return to those tools as a means of staying present and grounded. I love helping people use movement and meditation to learn about their minds and bodies and empowering them to take control of their own wellness journeys.
What's your biggest accomplishment as a business owner?
I have some brain-based differences that make things like focusing, prioritizing, and task completion very difficult. Simply getting to where I've gotten is so incredible! I've also learned a great deal more about how my brain works along the way and how to adjust my approaches (and expectations!).
What's one of the hardest things that comes with being a business owner?
Learning to set and maintain boundaries! As a solopreneur, it is easy to fall into the habit of being "on" all the time. I have struggled to be more intentional with when I am available and responding to clients and to honor my "me-time" fully.
What are the top tips you'd give to anyone looking to start, run and grow a business today?
- Ask for help, enlist experts, and delegate. You cannot do it all. And you cannot do your best at even just the things you love and excel at if you're spread too thin because you're trying to do it all!
- It takes time. Be patient with the growth of your business; it does not happen overnight.
- Define your mission and your audience. Know exactly who you are helping, how you are helping, and your 'why.'
Where can people find you and your business?
Website: https://maitrimovement.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maitri_movement/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahlynnetta/
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