Nutrition & Mental Wellness - Your Holistic Haven

Interested in starting your own entrepreneurial journey in health and wellness but unsure what to expect? Then read up on our interview with Talia St-Germain, founder of Your Holistic Haven, located in Vancouver, BC, Canada.

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

I am a Registered Holistic Nutritionist, and I specialize in helping others ease anxiety through a holistic approach. A holistic approach provides my clients with all the support needed by looking at the body as a whole: physically, mentally, and emotionally! I teach my clients how to ease anxiety through the power of nutrition, mindset, and small lifestyle changes using a non-restrictive approach. Additionally, I use symptoms as a tool to get to the root cause of the client's health concerns to help eliminate unwanted symptoms (along with anxiety) such as low energy, digestive discomfort, brain fog, etc.

Tell us about yourself

Throughout my life, I had always struggled with anxiety and was never aware of how to nourish my body. I always felt tired, anxious, irritable, and was constantly sick. Throughout my studies, I was instantly drawn to the power of nutrition and its relation to mental health, which not a lot of people are aware of.

I applied and practiced everything I had learned and couldn't believe the dramatic decrease in my anxiety and how my chronic infections and colds had disappeared. I then knew my calling was to open my own practice and use my passion and knowledge to make a positive impact on others. This motivates me every day, knowing I am making a difference by helping others overcome the same things I once struggled with.

What's your biggest accomplishment as a business owner?

My biggest accomplishment as a business owner is having built everything from the ground up on my own. I taught myself everything from creating and designing my entire website, running my social media, filming and editing recipes, etc. I am truly a one-woman show, and I am very proud of myself for that!

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

One of the hardest things about being a business owner is making sure you have everything consistently planned out and up and running every day. It is a blessing to be your own boss, but at times it can be difficult when you only have yourself to lean on!

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

1. Consistency is KEY- never give up, and show up for yourself every day. Building a successful business takes time.
2. Be yourself. Be unique. Let your love and passion for what you do shine through, and you will attract the clientele that you desire.
3. Break down everything into categories for your business and plan out what you need to do monthly. E.g., organizing monthly bills, creating and planning social media posts, admin days, client days, etc.

Where can people find you and your business?

Website: https://yourholistichaven.ca/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/taliastgermain/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yourholistichaven/

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