We LOVE a good story, especially when it’s a heartwarming one. Below, you’ll hear some amazing stories from incredible business owners, practitioners, and creatives and artists.

Dr. Phyllis Pobee

Lisa was a busy corporate director and a mother of two. She came to me feeling defeated, overwhelmed, and invisible, convinced her body was working against her. She had tried everything—strict diets, endless cardio, and even weight loss medications—but nothing seemed to stick. Her frustration was palpable, and her hope was hanging by a thread. During her GeneLean360° consultation, we dug deep into her health history, symptoms, and genetics. What we uncovered was a genetic variation that impacted her metabolism and hunger hormones—something no other program had addressed. For Lisa, it wasn’t about willpower; her body simply needed a plan tailored to her unique biology. Read more>>

Ariana Contreras

I would really love to invite a graduate of our financial wellness program to share her story and how we impacted her financial wellness, confidence, and future. For example graduate turned coach Ramonia helped me with a presentation to volunteers here, https://youtu.be/z56gbfYWYyg It’s impactful to hear from our graduates in their own words.  I can share about our program, impact statistics and outcomes, data about why we serve women living on low incomes, and how to get involved.  Read more>>

Stephanie Brislin

As a little girl, my grandmother would often say I had “groß herz,” meaning a “big heart” in German. She spoke of my caring for others with such pride, as though it was the most beautiful thing about me. I wore that compliment like a badge of honor, cherishing it as part of my very identity. But there’s another side to this big heart: it feels emotions deeply—sometimes too deeply. And when those emotions felt too overwhelming to bear, I didn’t always know how to cope. I remember the weight of those emotions at a young age, and how, in the face of them, I turned to substances to numb the pain. Alcohol and cannabis became my crutches, my way to navigate a world that often felt too raw, too much. For years, I leaned on them, as one does on a familiar but ultimately toxic friend. Read more>>