Interested in starting your own entrepreneurial journey in health and wellness but unsure what to expect? Then read up on our interview with Dianne Porchia, Founder of Porchia's WISH Whole Inetraged Selt Health, located in Topanga, CA, USA.

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

My business is holistic health and wellness, based on the principles and practice of mind-body medicine, spiritual practices, and heart-soul-centered communication skills.

Tell us about yourself

As part of my own healing process, while going through a divorce over 25 years ago, I was inspired by the emerging field of spiritual psychology, mind-body medicine, and energy medicine presented by pioneers Bruce Lipton, Larry Dossey, Wayne Dyer, Joe Dispenza, Judith Orloff, Deepak Chopra and other experts who were breaking new ground in science and medicine. Immediately, I knew I wanted to be part of this exciting, cutting-edge movement.

What's your biggest accomplishment as a business owner?

My greatest accomplishment in my healing arts career thus far is being featured in HEAL Documentary (Amazon Prime Video) for my successful work with an advanced-stage cancer client who remained cancer free since 2014 following a stage IV colorectal cancer diagnosis.

My greatest reward I receive in doing the actual healing work is witnessing the many miracles I see in my clients from varied walks of life, cultures, and from all parts of the world.

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

At the beginning of my career 20 years ago, the challenges came from taking a different non-clinical route for my career path that didn't have the business network and referral support of licensed therapist organizations. The lack of understanding of spiritual psychology and holistic stress reduction, lack of mind-body medicine recognition by medical doctors as a valid science or effective technique. Lack of some personal support or validation from an engineer boyfriend who was simply a mismatch in my life for many years while I was trying to build my business.

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

I recently gave a presentation to the membership of Topanga's Chamber of Commerce addressing this question of business tips for those people inspired to forge a new career path for themselves.

  1. Follow your heart's desire and intuition while heeding the wisdom you've gained along your journey.
  2. Say "Yes" to the opportunities that come your way, while trusting each opportunity is a step that is helping to usher you along towards your goal.
  3. Take proactive steps daily towards your vision.

Is there anything else you'd like to share?

TRUST your process and journey of healing, growth, and learning.

Where can people find you and your business?

Website: https://porchiaswish.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/myporchia
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dianne_porchia/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/PorcheLight
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dianneporchia-5193441/

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