- 069: Liahna Cole of Vitality Vibe Wellness
Liahna Cole, owner of Vitality Vibe Wellness, shares her journey as a massage therapist and hypnotherapist. She discusses the importance of proper training and certification in massage therapy and the misconceptions people have about the profession. Liahna also talks about the unexpected role massage therapy played in supporting mental health during the pandemic. She shares her experience of scaling her business and the challenges she faced in rebranding and hiring additional therapists. Liahna emphasizes the importance of investing in education, getting a coach, networking, and maintaining integrity in running a successful small business.
Takeaways
Proper training and certification are essential for massage therapists to provide quality service and ensure client safety.
Massage therapy can have a significant impact on mental health and provide much-needed stress relief.
Scaling a business requires investing in education, getting a coach, and building a network of referral partners.
Maintaining integrity and open communication with clients is crucial for building trust and long-term relationships.
Hypnotherapy can be a powerful tool for addressing emotional issues and reprogramming the subconscious mind.
Sound Bites
"Massage therapy is kind of brought to the forefront because we were working on your body, but we're also working on your mind and your spirit as well."
"How are you going to scale when you're the brand?"
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Background of Liahna Cole
06:23 The Role of Massage Therapy in Supporting Mental Health
13:49 Investing in Education and Getting a Coach for Business Success
25:11 Building Systems and Offloading Tasks for Business Growth
33:16 The Importance of Integrity in Running a Successful Business
37:27 Summary and Contact Information
https://vitalityvibewellness.com/
https://thesocialcollectives.com/
38m - Apr 16, 2024 - 068: Veronica Duckett of Maventri
Veronica Duckett, owner of Maventri Bookkeeping, joins the podcast to share tips for small business owners. She emphasizes the importance of delegating tasks and outsourcing bookkeeping to save time and focus on growing the business. Understanding financials is crucial for making informed decisions, planning for growth, and negotiating funding. Veronica also discusses the common bad practice of commingling personal and business funds and the need to catch up on bookkeeping before tax season. She highlights the use of cloud-based technology and artificial intelligence in streamlining bookkeeping processes.
Takeaways
Delegating tasks and outsourcing bookkeeping can save time and allow small business owners to focus on growing their business.
Understanding financials is crucial for making informed decisions, planning for growth, and negotiating funding.
Commingling personal and business funds is a common bad practice that should be avoided.
Catching up on bookkeeping before tax season is important to have accurate financials.
Cloud-based technology and artificial intelligence can streamline bookkeeping processes and improve efficiency.
Sound Bites
"Delegate what you can, especially if you don't like doing it."
"Understanding your financials is one of the most important things for small businesses."
"Plan for growth by understanding your financials and making informed decisions."
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Background of Veronica Duckett
03:25 Becoming the Owner of Maventri Bookkeeping
05:39 The Importance of Outsourcing Bookkeeping
08:00 Understanding Financials for Informed Decisions
13:36 Common Bad Practices in Bookkeeping
16:01 The Need to Catch Up on Bookkeeping
22:25 The Role of AI and Cloud-Based Technology in Bookkeeping
25:12 MavenTree's Focus on Networking and Community
26:29 Contacting Veronica Duckett and MavenTree
https://thesocialcollectives.com/
27m - Apr 9, 2024 - 067: Dan Parrish of Loudoun Family Wellness
In this episode, Lisa and Aaron interview Dan Parrish, an acupuncturist. Dan shares his journey into acupuncture and how he became interested in Eastern philosophy. He discusses the various conditions that acupuncture can help with, including pain, fertility, and mental health. Dan also explains the importance of Chinese herbs in conjunction with acupuncture treatments. He emphasizes the interconnectedness of nature and how acupuncture works to restore balance in the body. Additionally, Dan talks about his daughter's acting career and his involvement in the theater community.
Takeaways
Acupuncture can help with a wide range of conditions, including pain, fertility, and mental health.
Chinese herbs are often used in conjunction with acupuncture to address underlying imbalances in the body.
Acupuncture works by restoring balance and harmony to the body's energy system.
Nature and the human body are interconnected, and acupuncture aims to align the body's energy with the natural rhythms of the seasons.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Background
00:26 Getting into Acupuncture
01:24 Interest in Eastern Philosophy
03:15 Personal Experience with Acupuncture
04:14 Treating Back Pain and Seizures
05:06 Frequency of Acupuncture Sessions
07:01 Conditions Treated with Acupuncture
08:54 Duration of Acupuncture Sessions
09:52 Frequency of Acupuncture Sessions
10:47 Treating Imbalances with Acupuncture
12:40 Seasonal Changes and Acupuncture
13:39 Importance of Chinese Herbs
14:09 Understanding Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine
15:56 The Five Elements in Chinese Medicine
19:47 Combining Acupuncture and Chinese Herbs
21:45 Benefits of Using Herbs from Nature
23:10 Interconnectedness of Nature and Acupuncture
24:06 Sound Baths and Acupuncture
27:27 Dan's Daughter's Acting Career
30:44 Creative Stages and Child Acting
33:12 Contact Information
https://thesocialcollectives.com/
https://loudounwellness.com/
34m - Apr 2, 2024 - 066: Bernadette Boland of Fields of Athenry
Bernadette Boland shares her journey of starting Fields of Athenry Farm and Side Sattel Bistro in Virginia. The farm focuses on holistic farming practices, including rotational grazing and raising animals on pasture. Bernadette emphasizes the importance of healthy eating as a preventative measure for various illnesses. The farm offers a subscription model for meat boxes and meal delivery, providing convenient access to nutrient-dense foods. Bernadette discusses the challenges and successes of implementing the subscription model. She also highlights the importance of supporting local farmers and reconnecting with nature for mental health.
Takeaways
Holistic farming practices, such as rotational grazing and raising animals on pasture, contribute to healthier and more nutrient-rich food.
Healthy eating can be a powerful preventative measure for various illnesses and can support overall well-being.
Subscription models and meal delivery services can provide convenient access to nutrient-dense foods and support local farmers.
Supporting local farmers and reconnecting with nature can have positive impacts on mental health and well-being.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Background
00:31 Moving to Virginia and Starting the Farm
01:28 Early Farming Experiences
03:16 Journey of Learning and Growth
04:16 Expansion and Opening a Shop
05:08 Importance of Bone Broth
06:03 Gut Health and Nutrition
06:56 Supporting the Body's Health
07:51 Subscription Model and Meal Delivery
09:19 Meat Boxes and Subscription Success
11:16 Challenges of Implementing Subscription Model
13:43 Focus on Customer Retention
14:13 Impact of COVID-19 on the Business
16:25 Emphasis on Healthy Eating and Preventative Health
18:17 Importance of Supporting Local Farmers
19:43 The Disconnect from Nature and Mental Health
20:44 Subscription Process and Target Audience
23:25 Making Bone Broth and Its Benefits
27:06 Meal Options and Pop-Ups
28:32 Website and Social Media
29m - Mar 26, 2024 - 065: Shirley Goodwin of JR Flowers
In this episode, host Lisa Adams interviews Shirley Goodwin, the owner of JR Flowers. Shirley shares her journey of discovering her passion for flowers and how she started her business. She discusses her design style and the types of events she specializes in, including corporate events and weddings. Shirley also talks about the changes in the event market and the challenges she faced in the early stages of her business. She offers tips for flower arranging and shares her favorite flowers and greenery. The episode concludes with Shirley's contact information for those interested in her services.
Takeaways
Discovering and pursuing your passion can lead to a fulfilling career.
Building relationships and collaborating with others in your industry can help grow your business.
Knowing when to delegate and seek help is crucial for avoiding burnout and maintaining the joy in your work.
Investing in education and continuously improving your skills can elevate your business and attract more clients.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Background
01:54 Discovering a Passion for Flowers
04:08 Inspiration from a Flower Market
05:01 Design Style and Corporate Events
06:47 Changes in the Event Market
08:38 Balancing a Medical Practice and a Flower Business
09:05 Expanding Business Reach
10:02 The Impact of Flowers on Events
11:27 Tips for Flower Arranging
12:44 Struggles and Growth in the Business
24:00 Favorite Flowers and Greenery
25:25 Closing Remarks and Contact Information
27m - Mar 19, 2024
