We recently connected with Arielle Lewis and have shared our conversation below.
Arielle, appreciate you joining us today. If you had a defining moment that you feel really changed the trajectory of your career, we’d love to hear the story and details.
Hi, my name is Arielle. I am the Creator and Owner of Naturally Beautiful Family! I was caught up in the corporate world working as an RN for three, twelve hour night shifts (really more like thirteen). I was not happy. I settled, and it showed. I always had a passion and purpose to truly help others and be the point of reference to aid in their health journey and educate about important habits. I always had the drive to instill awareness of caring for the body holistically in every aspect; mind, body, and spirit. The passion to educate and teach ways to create a better life and aim for the life you want. Realizing shortly, that working as an RN in the hospital was not doing this. I found myself having return patients after return patients. Thinking at that time, I was providing them with the education and medication they needed to get well. As I worked longer and longer in the field it all seemed like a big business and no emphasis on true healing. Why are these patients always coming back sicker? Why are certain demographics receiving less attention and care? Why are there absolutely no emphasis on how diet and lifestyle plays a major role in health? As I asked myself these questions I continued to switch fields thinking maybe it was just the current place I worked. Wrong. I switched from Oncology, to Hospice, to Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, to regular Pediatric floor, to outpatient Allergy Clinic. It was all the same. A return customer is what keeps the business booming.
So I took it upon myself to begin educating patients on the things that matter that they can control on a day to day basis. Such as eating healthy, drinking plenty of water, staying away from processed sugars, incorporating natural herbs into their healing, incorporating essential oils into their healing, consistent fitness & activity, prioritizing mental health and spirituality to become more balanced and less stressed, etc. Once these patients started coming back saying how much the information I offered them helped and changed their whole perspective and approach…I knew! I knew this was for me!
In the midst of all of this I started creating our own products from natural ingredients to limit harmful and toxin ingredients in our household. We all need products with natural ingredients that are not harming us but actually benefiting us. This led me into reading ingredients everywhere, including the food myself and my family were eating. I transformed to a more health conscious lifestyle altogether. My family and I transitioned to a fully plant-based diet and have never felt better!! I began studying real nutrition to incorporate all the minerals, vitamins, antioxidants, etc our bodies need to thrive. Thus, I created Naturally Beautiful Family. Not only to offer safe and natural ingredients for customers through hair & skin care, but also through body care. I wanted to help people learn how to truly take care of themselves in a more natural form and unlearn some of the things we’ve been taught to actually learn things we weren’t taught. I studied herbalism myself, took holistic herbal courses, reviewed the physiology of the body and incorporated all of that into creating a holistic, health conscious brand! I fell in love with everything about Naturally Beautiful Family! I fell in love with holistic living. I fell in love with myself. As a wife and mom of four I realized I want my focus to be more on my family and expanding Naturally Beautiful Family. I left the corporate world to become a fulltime mom and entrepreneur. I am now a stay at home wife & mom, certified pilates instructor, homeschooling mommy, and Creator of Naturally Beautiful Family promoting health and wellness! And here I am, HAPPY AND FULFILLED!
Arielle, before we move on to more of these sorts of questions, can you take some time to bring our readers up to speed on you and what you do?
Naturally Beautiful Family was created to increase awareness of toxins and chemicals that are present right in your own home inside of your health&beauty products. These chemicals can become toxic to your body and detrimental to your health. My goal is to encourage and motivate others to take control of their own health and life. We’ve gotten so far away from true knowledge of self and gotten very into the habit of seeking answers outside of ourselves. We look to others constantly to tell us about ourselves and how to correct ourselves. I believe in Western Medicine being amazing for emergencies and critical situations! But, I whole heartedly believe if given the information and support we can manage ourselves on a day to day basis through healthy, consistent habits. Be the change you want to see in yourself! In a time when society is extremely fast paced and convenient it is important to slow down and be present taking everything one day at a time. Remembering convenient doesn’t mean better and you every choice you make is either adding time to your life or taking time away from it. Help heal yourself with our Herbal Teas, Herbal Capsules, and Herbal Skin & HairCare formulated from ALL NATURAL Ingredients from Mother Earth! All products are ORGANIC and protected from pesticides. Join us at www.naturallybeautifulfamily.com
Learning and unlearning are both critical parts of growth – can you share a story of a time when you had to unlearn a lesson?
Throughout my young adulthood there has been countless times I’ve had to unlearn certain education, patterns, and behaviors to become aware and more conscious to my decisions. I attended a 4 year Bachelor Nursing Program at Ohio University. It was tough. It was stressful. It gave me so much helpful information in regards to learning how the body works, how it heals, and how it all works collectively. But, it also educated me in a very certain approach. They teach students strictly through Western Medicine and pharmaceuticals. Not emphasizing the importance of a holistic approach including mind, body, and soul. Not teaching any natural remedies or methods that can work before pursuing pharmaceutical medications that can have a range of side effects. Not emphasizing how food is the most healing remedy there is! Not emphasizing how consistent activity and fitness routines alongside consistent diet can change your life.
I took it upon myself to take holistic courses and self study. I learned the body on a biological, electrical, chemical, and mechanical level. I learned the true healing qualities of plants and how you don’t have to rely on being a “return customer forever.” I unlearned that pharmaceuticals are the best way and that they can prevent many things. I found that diet and lifestyle alongside a conscious lifestyle of what you’re exposed to (whether it’s television, what you’re learning in school, what you’re reading, who you spend your time with, etc) is a way better prevention method.
What’s been the most effective strategy for growing your clientele?
The most effective method for growing clientele is to be consistent. Always believe in yourself and your vision. It’s easy to give up and get side tracked when things aren’t going as planned. Knowing that entrepreneurship is an up and down rollercoaster helps you realize the reality of what you’re aiming to accomplish. You will not see profit until years and you may not gain support of those that were closest to you. But if you remain consistent and continue to believe in yourself your support will come. Promote like your life depends on it. Network like crazy! Find your target audience and keep believing in yourself and your business.
Contact Info:
- Website: www.naturallybeautifulfamily.com
- Instagram: @naturallybeautifulfamily
- Facebook: Naturally Beautiful
Image Credits
Myself