Bring Integrated Healing to the World - The Healing Company
Interested in starting your own entrepreneurial journey in health and wellness but unsure what to expect? Then read up on our interview with Anabel Oelmann, Co-Founder, and CPO of The Healing Company, located in New York, NY, USA.
What's your business, and who are your customers?
My fellow co-founder, Simon Belsham, and I founded The Healing Company with a bold vision: Bring integrated healing to the world. Compelled by the global healthcare crisis and a deep belief in a different way—one which draws on conventional medicine and ancient wisdom, science, and nature—we're looking to democratize access to integrated healing methods whilst helping the world evolve how it thinks about health and healthcare.
To fulfill this vision, we're building a community of integrated healing brands by bringing consumer brand principles to the world of health & healing. We identify and acquire best-in-class healing products & practices and provide the necessary resources, capital, and storytelling capabilities to maximize reach and, ultimately, the healing impact.
Tell us about yourself
I'm passionate about making integrated healing methods more accessible, as I've personally experienced the life-changing difference these healing therapies can have on our physical and mental well-being. Being a certified nutritionist and the founder of a supplement brand called NOEO, I wanted to take my experience and learning further and use it to inspire others to live happier and more fulfilled lives.
What motivates me every day is trying to overcome the lack of trust and credibility within the integrated healing sector. It's slowly getting better, but there is widespread skepticism due to a lack of information. I am here to change that because I truly believe that integrated practices will help people find their inner selves, ultimately healing from the inside out.
What also motivates me is remembering my grandmother, who suffered from diabetes, which could have been prevented. I regularly see and hear people who are frustrated with their health, and they don't know what to do, so being able to help people take advantage of integrated healing methods pushes me to do my best every day.
What's your biggest accomplishment as a business owner?
My biggest accomplishment as a business owner is seeing the shift when people start to understand and trust integrated healing. There is nothing better than witnessing people really healing and creating their own tools to have a better life experience!
What's one of the hardest things that come with being a business owner?
The hardest thing is constantly juggling challenges and problems. I rarely have a day where I'm not challenged or things work out perfectly. Honestly, it's really tough and scary sometimes, especially on days when it feels like the world is against you and the markets are crashing! However, I appreciate the learning experiences - I believe that if you truly believe in your dream, you need to push through the challenges!
When I know it's going to be a difficult day; I try to incorporate breathwork into my morning routine to start my day on a positive note and to calm my nervous system. Breathwork is also great to incorporate when I travel or when I'm sitting for long periods of time.
What are the top tips you'd give to anyone looking to start, run and grow a business today?
- Don't be afraid to fail - it's all a learning experience!
- If you're young and working with people who are much more experienced than you - don't be afraid to share your thoughts, comments, or ideas! You need to believe in what you're doing - you won't be judged; instead, you'll be seen as courageous and eager to learn.
- Surround yourself with great people who you admire - try to find the best co-founders, mentors, and investors.
Is there anything else you'd like to share?
Sometimes, things are much harder than you expect. Don't let anyone tell you it won't work out - if you believe in what you're doing, it will work out. I believe that whatever you put out into the universe will be reflected back on you.
Celebrate every accomplishment (no matter how small), give your best, and trust yourself!
Where can people find you and your business?
Website: https://www.healingcompany.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theheal_co/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/theheal_co
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thehealingcompany/
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