Interested in starting your own entrepreneurial journey in health and wellness but unsure what to expect? Then read up on our interview with Maggie Marino, Founder of Mint Method Wellness, located in Manasquan, NJ, USA.
What's your business, and who are your customers?
Mint Method Wellness is for empowering people through their own healing. Generally, my customers book a session because they struggle with repeated patterns of behavior, grief, or feelings of being unsettled. Together we unpack these challenges through a combination of Reiki and hypnotherapy.
Tell us about yourself
I worked in education for 16 years and always knew I liked helping people. Through navigating my journey of finding the right path (i.e., going to therapy, seeing psychics/mediums, reading self-help books, going to Reiki), I realized I was always looking for an outside source to solve my "problems." I thought someone else would give me the answer, and I would just be able to implement it. But over time, I learned that I was giving my own power away.
I learned to heal myself, and the tools I needed were all inside of me. Healing is not linear, and there is no finish line; we are all a work in progress. My daily motivation is to continue healing myself and support others in their healing journey while constantly reminding them it's all inside of them.
What's your biggest accomplishment as a business owner?
Last fall, I was asked to speak at a women's wellness event with over 800 attendees. I talked about setting intentions and the importance of your inner dialogue. It was an amazing day of sharing knowledge, women supporting each other, and meeting women from all over the state. It was an honor to be included.
What's one of the hardest things that comes with being a business owner?
The hardest part for me is that there is no off switch. It is a 24/7 job, and always something more I could be doing. But since I have followed my passion, it is much more fulfilling than my previous employment. I love depending on myself and seeing what I am capable of each day.
What are the top tips you'd give to anyone looking to start, run and grow a business today?
- Do it, do not wait. You will never feel ready to start, so just rip the bandaid off and do it!
- Only listen to advice from people that have done what you want to do and are attaining goals that you want to attain.
- Look at the big picture. There will be a lot of emotional and financial ups and downs in the beginning. Try not to focus on them and look at the big picture of where you want to be and the happiness it will bring you in the long run!
Where can people find you and your business?
Website: https://www.mintmethodwellness.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mintmethodwellness
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mintmethodwellness/
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