Meet Innovative Woman Katie Bressack, Health Coach and a finalist for the Innovative Women In Business Award!
How/why did you begin your business?
I traded in the corporate world for yoga and green juice while living in NYC. Working in the corporate world, I noticed that when I took time to eat healthy, exercise and take breaks during the day, I felt more focused and performed better at work. Watching others around me struggle to make it through the day inspired me to start my business supporting busy women with nutrition & wellness counseling.
What has been your biggest challenge and how did you overcome it?
I took a leap of faith last August jumping right in to my business without the safety net of another job, not to mention moving across the country to LA and leaving most of my professional relationships behind! I overcame my initial fears of starting over by hiring a great business coach, networking with like minded women, and truly believing in what I was doing. I haven’t looked back since!
How do you define SUCCESS?
Success is the freedom to live the life of my choosing. Too often in the past, I lived my life to fulfill others expectations. I love that I am creating my idea of success every single day while making a difference in women’s lives.
If there was one thing you wish you knew before you began your business, what would that be?
To structure my day in a way that compliments my creative process. I find that writing blogs and newsletters first thing in the morning is the best for me, taking a break around lunch that includes movement allows me to be truly present during client sessions in the afternoon.
What makes you an innovative woman?
The recognition that every one of my clients is unique. There are a lot of health and diet programs out there that treat everyone the same. Realizing the wants and needs on an individual level allows me to customize each program so that my clients get the unique attention that they deserve.
To find out more about Katie and how she inspires and supports women to live healthy and vibrant lifestyles visit www.katiebressack.com.