Interested in starting your own entrepreneurial journey in health and wellness but unsure what to expect? Then read up on our interview with Jeny Dawson, CEO and Founder of Zen Soul Balance, located in La Jolla, CA, USA.
What's your business, and who are your customers?
Zen Soul Balance is a mobile health business that partners with various businesses and organizations around San Diego, primarily in La Jolla, San Diego.
The ZSB team specializes in the healing practice of therapeutic stretching known as Yin Yoga, Meditation, Breathwork, and Sound Healing to calm your mind and release tension.
Classes are available on our YouTube channel, and new videos are released weekly to inspire a healthy lifestyle through conscious practice. ZSB customers are anyone looking to optimize their health.
Tell us about yourself
I’ve been in the wellness industry for over 22 years and realize that we live in a society obsessed with overachievement. The quest to strive beyond our limits has taken over, and burnout, exhaustion, and sickness are more prevalent than ever. There comes a point when your body and mind need to slow down and rest. There is tremendous wisdom in not pushing yourself too hard and understanding that you deserve a break.
Personally, Yin Yoga and Sound Healing have been my saving grace! It helps me quiet my mind, be still and allow my physical, mental/emotional, and energetic bodies to reset and rejuvenate. I am inspired to share these gifts with my community because I truly believe everyone can benefit from these therapeutic modalities.
What's your biggest accomplishment as a business owner?
Exactly one year ago, I walked away from a 16-year career in Corporate America to follow my passion and pursue Zen Soul Balance full-time as a full-time entrepreneur. Within one year, ZSB was voted #1 Best of Yoga of La Jolla and received the Business Spotlight in the La Jolla Light!!
What's one of the hardest things that come with being a business owner?
It is easy to get wrapped up in doing what you love, and self-care can easily slip through the cracks without strict discipline. Taking time to unplug is key, and that can be challenging when there is an unlimited amount of tasks to handle.
What are the top tips you'd give to anyone looking to start, run and grow a business today?
- Trust the process.
- Lean into the discomfort.
- Keep pushing forward.
Where can people find you and your business?
Website: https://www.zensoulbalance.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ZenSoulBalance/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zensoulbalance/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenydawson/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCH8zVEg7_zurVw7nN1bgCaA
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