Interested in starting your own entrepreneurial journey in personal development but unsure what to expect? Then read up on our interview with Monique Rhodes, CEO of One People Productions, located in Nosara, Costa Rica.
What's your business, and who are your customers?
I am a Happiness Strategist. I teach people to be happier. My clients are from all over the world - everyday people from all walks of life wanting a better life.
Tell us about yourself
I had a difficult childhood and, growing up, found my thoughts and emotions to be out of control. I didn't know how to work with them. It's not something that we are taught at school. As the years went by, during my teenage years, it would be fair to say that I was very depressed. I experience a lot of despair, as many of us do. At 19, my sadness and confusion climaxed, and I tried to take my own life. Sitting in a hospital bed, I asked myself a life-changing series of questions. Why am I struggling so much? Is it like this for everybody? Is this something wrong with me that leads me to struggle so much to be happy? Is it possible for me to turn my despair around, or is it something I will have to live with for the rest of my life? These questions motivated me to find the answers, and I embarked on a huge worldwide journey. I traveled extensively for almost 20 years, looking at how different people live in their cultures to see if I could uncover the secrets to happiness. I met extraordinary people, traveled to foreign lands, and saw how different cultures worked with happiness and self-esteem. Through experimenting with myself, studying, and practicing, I was able to turn my life around completely. Every tool I use to live the extraordinary and happy life I do is what I teach in my courses to thousands of students worldwide.
What's your biggest accomplishment as a business owner?
Having a business that changes people's lives.
What's one of the hardest things that comes with being a business owner?
Finding people to talk to who understand the struggles of being a business owner.
What are the top tips you'd give to anyone looking to start, run and grow a business today?
- Start a business that you are passionate about.
- Be prepared to be courageous.
- Pivot quickly.
Where can people find you and your business?
Website: https://moniquerhodes.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/moniquerhodesofficial
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moniquerhodesofficial/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/moniquerhodesofficial/
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