Interested in starting your own entrepreneurial journey but unsure what to expect? Then read up on our interview with Linda Lang, Founder of ThoughtChange, located in Ottawa, ON, Canada.

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

My business is called ThoughtChange, but as my clients tell me, it is more than just changing your mind! Our thoughts, beliefs, emotions, and actions impact every aspect of our life. Everything can shift in any one of these areas when we make a shift. Imagine an archer getting ready to shoot an arrow - if they move their body even one degree, the arrow lands in a completely different place. One tiny inner shift or change of perspective can make a huge difference. I work as a healer and mentor to help women explore their inner worlds, shift their energetic patterns, and release limiting beliefs and those unresolved issues to create change and become the authority in their lives. Having greater alignment between their inner and outer lives, they discover the wisdom and gifts they inherently hold within themselves and step more into purpose. All while having fun! Many of my clients are business owners and professionals whose souls call them to remember that they are more than their work and perceived obligations and that it is time to enjoy life again.

Tell us about yourself

I have always loved exploring spirituality and alternative healing as a way to explore my inner world and transform my own life in positive ways. In many of my courses, trainers would tell me that I had a knack for this kind of work and innate skills and should consider doing transformational work as a vocation. Because I listen deeply and see patterns, I noticed how many people around me were stuck in negativity and needed some help to create positive change. It's very rewarding for me when clients experience tangible inner shifts (which often translate to shifts in the outer world). It's like a door to a whole new world opens for them. They start to explore themselves and develop greater understanding, more self-acceptance, and self-love.

What's your biggest accomplishment as a business owner?

Aside from individual client success stories, perhaps my biggest accomplishment is my podcast, Exploring the Mystical Side of Life. I started with a cohost, but she had to give it up to go back to school, but I decided to continue. It is a lot of work, but I have amazing conversations with spiritual teachers, healers, and intuitive from worldwide. Hopefully, inspiring the listeners helps open their minds to new possibilities. It was never on my radar, but I am in my 4th year with 40,000+ downloads and top 5% of my category.

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

Being a business owner comes with a lot of responsibility, and there is always something to do!! One of the hardest things is to learn to step away and give yourself quality time off and break through your day. This is especially true if you work from home. You can always reduce your workload or hire some casual help if you can't keep up with everything you feel needs to be done. You can always ask for help. Remember to be kind to yourself. Your business should enhance your life.

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

  1. Believe in yourself. Believe in the services you offer and the products you sell. This inner congruency will build integrity that people can sense.
  2. Be flexible and pivot when you need to. Listen to your intuitive inspirations. There might be something even better ahead for you than you can imagine.
  3. Don't forget to have fun, enjoy and look after your own needs. This will spark your creativity and make you more productive.

Is there anything else you'd like to share?

Always listen to the promptings of your soul. You are here for a reason.

Where can people find you and your business?

Website: https://thoughtchange.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/linda.lang.thoughtchange
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thoughtchange123/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/ThoughtChange1
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thoughtchange/

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