We’re excited to introduce you to the always interesting and insightful Fanny Tristan. We hope you’ll enjoy our conversation with Fanny below.

Alright, Fanny thanks for taking the time to share your stories and insights with us today. Was there a defining moment in your professional career? A moment that changed the trajectory of your career?

I’ve been working as a psychotherapist specializing in trauma for the past 15 years. Over time, I began noticing a pattern—many women were coming to me post-breakup, seeking therapy not just for grief but for a deeper transformation. Their heartbreak had become a catalyst for self-reflection, but they were struggling with fears about the future, tying their self-worth to their relationship status, and feeling unmoored from the life they had envisioned for themselves.

I loved working with these women because I saw so much of my younger self in them—navigating heartbreak while trying to meet the expectations of family, culture, and society. And while therapy provided a valuable space for healing, I knew I wanted to offer them more. There was so much wisdom I had gained from my own breakup recovery journey that didn’t fit neatly within the medical model of therapy. I shouldn’t have to diagnose someone just to help them rediscover joy, redefine their identity, and create a life that feels free and fulfilling.

That realization inspired me to create Her Soul Supply—a coaching program and wellness platform designed for single women seeking to redefine themselves in their single era. Through virtual coaching, in-person events, online courses, and international retreats, we help women combat loneliness, find their purpose, and build meaningful community. It’s about shifting the narrative around singlehood from one of lack to one of possibility—because a woman’s life isn’t on pause just because she’s single. In fact, it might just be the most expansive time of her life.

Fanny, love having you share your insights with us. Before we ask you more questions, maybe you can take a moment to introduce yourself to our readers who might have missed our earlier conversations?

I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Women’s Empowerment Coach and Founder of Her Soul Supply, a coaching platform designed to help women of color embrace their singlehood with confidence. With over 15 years of experience specializing in break-up recovery and trauma-focused psychotherapy, I help women break free from societal pressures and create supportive and loving communities.

Putting training and knowledge aside, what else do you think really matters in terms of succeeding in your field?

Beyond training and knowledge, the most important factor in succeeding in this work is staying connected to my why. Growing a business is not for the faint of heart—you have to wake up every day and reaffirm that what you’re doing matters. For me, that means thinking about the impact I want to have on women today and the generations of girls who will follow in their footsteps.

One of my favorite quotes is from James Baldwin: “Children have never been very good at listening to their elders, but they have never failed to imitate them.” I believe that young girls need to see the women in their lives living freely, standing in their purpose, and being unapologetically themselves—because that kind of confidence is contagious. I think about that every time I look at my daughter and envision the strength and self-assurance I want to instill in her.

Women learn how to show up for themselves by watching other women do the same. That truth is what keeps me going, even when the challenges of entrepreneurship feel overwhelming. The mission is bigger than me—and that makes every obstacle worth pushing through.

Learning and unlearning are both critical parts of growth – can you share a story of a time when you had to unlearn a lesson?

I had to unlearn the idea that I could do everything on my own. As a business owner, therapist, coach, mother, wife, and daughter, I’m constantly being pulled in multiple directions. As the first-born daughter of Latin American immigrants, the pressure to achieve has always been ingrained in me—there’s this unspoken expectation that success means handling everything yourself. But I quickly learned that toxic independence would only take me so far. If I was going to be an effective therapist and coach, I needed to prioritize my own well-being.

As health and wellness providers, we’re human, but we’ve also chosen a profession where our presence—or lack of it—can deeply impact the people we serve. In the past, I’ve seen clients disconnect from me because they could sense that I wasn’t fully connected to myself. This isn’t the kind of work you can phone in and still expect to create real transformation. It requires presence, energy, and emotional clarity.

It takes tremendous courage for someone to walk into my space and say, “I need your help.” That’s something I never take for granted. And because of that, I’ve learned to ask for help myself—to rely on my team, set boundaries, and take care of my health. I’ve let go of the idea that I have to carry everything alone—because the best way I can show up for others is by showing up for myself first.

Contact Info:

• Website: https://www.hersoulsupply.com
• Instagram: @hersoulsupply
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61559111395390
• Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fanny-tristan-418240290/
• Other: If you’d like my therapy practice info, it’s www.restority.space and I’m on instragram @restority.space