Interested in starting your own entrepreneurial journey in personal development but unsure what to expect? Then read up on our interview with Brittney Abrams, founder of Heal to Inspire to Shine, located in Montgomery, AL, USA.
What's your business, and who are your customers?
Through my healing process, I grew a lot, I let go and let God lead me into my purpose, and that’s how my business was birthed, Heal to Inspire to Shine. I am a Certified Life Inspirational & Transition Coach. I help emotionally broken women accelerate in healing from heartbreak, reinvent themselves and learn to love again. Even in my brokenness, I inspired myself and poured into others, hoping that it would help anyone battling starting their healing journey, loving themselves, or just needing that push to become a better individual.
Tell us about yourself
Growing up as the girl who always wanted to fit in, do things that others wanted me to do, and just live my own life on the count of others was a struggle. I didn’t know who I was, my values, or my worth. It took me to go through many trials and tribulations to get to where I am.
I divorced from a toxic marriage in 2017, and at that moment, in my brokenness, I was tired. I said enough was enough. In these last few years, I’ve learned a lot about myself. One thing that has never changed about me is my passion for empowering and uplifting others, to help them see their worth or a different view about themselves and their lives.
What's your biggest accomplishment as a business owner?
For a long time, I struggled with finding my purpose in life and my love for myself as I went through several trials & tribulations through my journey. I’ve had some ups, downs, bad times, good times, some crazy moments, and terrible memories, but I never gave up on myself and my dreams to find me (who I am) and what my passion has always been. I’ve managed to push through a lot to blossom into who I am today, “Sunshine,” and live a healthier, peaceful & happier life.
One of my biggest accomplishments has been helping my clients see differently. Helping them overcome the emotional barriers that have held their lives hostage from living freely. I am a growing coaching practice, and just seeing how far I've come is awesome. In March, I also had my first Empowerment Brunch, where I released my signature program Brokenness UnLeashed.
What's one of the hardest things that come with being a business owner?
One of the hardest things about being a business owner was learning to go out of my comfort zone. You have to let that "F" word go, FEAR. Fear is a distraction to your success. Fear is a hinder to your life. To become a business owner, that has to be let go in to move on your journey to becoming successful.
What are the top tips you'd give to anyone looking to start, run and grow a business today?
- Stay faith-full, stay in prayer.
- If you're going to your business to help everybody, then you will help no one. Think of who your target audience is and stay within that.
- Just do it! There is no right time, day, or year. If it's your passion and you can't stop thinking about it, go for it. Start today, right now, and at this moment.
Is there anything else you'd like to share?
I want to leave a little inspiration for any emotionally broken woman from a heartbreak. I had to go through it, build myself up and create a healthy mindset not only for me to become my best self but for those I love around me. I’ve made some mistakes in the past and did some things just because they felt good or I wanted to do it, but I’ve changed, I’m still changing, but I’m not who I once was. I became a victor amid all the chaos, pain, and self-doubt instead of continuously living as a victim. So can you. There is life after brokenness. I chose me even when it hurt, and you choose you too. Own your story and accept what was because this is not the end for you.
Where can people find you and your business?
Website: https://healtoinspiretoshine.net/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/healtoinspiretoshine
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/healtoinspiretoshine/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/HealNspireShine
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