Interested in starting your own entrepreneurial journey in health and wellness but unsure what to expect? Then read up on our interview with Dr. Lauren Dodds, owner of Sprout and Shine LLC, located in Fairhope, AL, USA.
What's your business, and who are your customers?
I own an upper cervical chiropractic office as well as a quantum health counseling business. I love serving women from preconception through menopause, as well as newborns struggling with breastfeeding and milestones.
Tell us about yourself
When I was a freshman in high school, I loved all sports and played one every season I could. Unfortunately, during my freshman year of high school, I suffered multiple concussions and ended up with a constant headache for months on end. Luckily for me, my mom found an upper cervical chiropractor and flew me out to Boulder, CO, from Philadelphia, PA, to receive specialized care. This care changed my life, and I knew that I needed to be able to provide this type of care to more people. I decided then to become a chiropractor and graduated as Valedictorian 10 years later. It wasn't until my husband, and I decided to start our family that my passion for conception, pregnancy, birthing, and newborn care was realized. I have been on a mission to learn all I can to support the mother-baby dyad, which finally led me to foundational medicine and quantum biology. The combination of structural support and quantum care has been a game changer for my patients and me. I love getting the opportunity to change people's lives for the better so that they can then live their best lives. The motivation comes from not only getting rid of people's pain but also supporting their journey to becoming their best selves! I feel blessed to be able to have such a major impact on my community!
What's your biggest accomplishment as a business owner?
One of the accomplishments I am most proud of is supporting a recent family in conceiving a baby boy naturally after a failed IVF attempt. To help this mom not only realize her dream of having a sibling for her daughter but also support her in proving to herself how powerful and amazing her body is - there is nothing better than being a part of that journey for families!
What's one of the hardest things that comes with being a business owner?
One of the hardest things about being a business owner is all the hats that you need to wear to be a success. I went to school to become a great chiropractor, but I also had to figure out how to be a great marketer, administrator, social media expert, and I.T. support person. This doesn't include the most important hat I love wearing - the mom hat. Finding the right balance between growing a business I love and raising my family to the standards I value isn't easy.
What are the top tips you'd give to anyone looking to start, run and grow a business today?
My top three tips:
- Understand your energy type and how you are meant to show up in your day-to-day to support others.
- Have a clear vision for what you want in your business and in your personal life but be prepared to allow that to shift and grow as you grow.
- Define your own definition of success. Then find mentors who have achieved similar success so that they can help you on the journey and cut out roadblocks/obstacles more easily!
Where can people find you and your business?
Website: https://www.sproutandshinechiro.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sproutandshinechiro/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sproutandshine_/
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