Today we’d like to introduce you to Brandi Gilstrap

Hi Brandi, we’re thrilled to have a chance to learn your story today. So, before we get into specifics, maybe you can briefly walk us through how you got to where you are today?

I grew up in a household where mental illness and addiction wrecked havoc on my mother and father and both sides of their family from grandparents down to cousins. I saw the effects of mental illness and I knew I needed to do something to change that for my family! In 2017, I started a blog called ‘Becoming Wildly Well’ where I started sharing about the stigma of mental health and the effects it had on me and my family. In 2020, Tony Robbins, Dean Graziosi and Jenna Kutcher delivered a Facebook ad to me on a day I was struggling that promised to teach me how to turn my pain into purpose, my mess into my message and how to reach people from all over the world and make an impact and income. I dove deep into the program and gave it my 110% attention while a worked a full time job as an Executive Assistant to the President and CEO of a billion dollar insurance agency. I had recently switched from running a multi million dollar ad agency because my mental health was deteriorating, I was working too hard and I was extremely unhappy so I made a career decision for the ability to focus on me, better. I made less at first and then matched my salary at my new job, I finally had work boundaries and I would work on my side business during lunch breaks and after work until eventually I had my first 1:1 Coaching clients in my first ever program called Fierce Freedom Academy. While I was helping other women overcome their limiting beliefs and inaction, I was literally dealing with really hard things at home such as my mom who was homeless on the street due to poor decisions, our meme had to move in after being diagnosed with Stage 4 cancer and I had to become her primary care giver and I was juggling all of this, a full time job and building a business. Four years later, I started my own podcast, I host women’s retreats, I’ve worked with clients from all over the world in intimate settings such as 1:1 coaching, masterminds, and beyond! I’ve been featured in media and I’ve spoken on stages, I’ve had a baby and had the privilege to stay home with her for 2.5 years while I was building my business – all because I didn’t allow my circumstances to stop me, I allowed them to be the fuel for my next level!

I’m sure it wasn’t obstacle-free, but would you say the journey has been fairly smooth so far?

Absolutely not! I’ve spent entire days crying and nights wide awake wondering if I made the right decisions. I’ve struggled with imposter syndrome, major self doubt, living in fear and scarcity and even wanting to give up more times than I can count. But each time, my why has been bigger than my excuses and I know that although mental health and wealth were non existent where I came from, I will break that cycle for me and my family and for thousands of other families along the way. My mission drives me to keep going, no matter the struggles along the way!

Thanks for sharing that. So, maybe next you can tell us a bit more about your business?

Becoming Wildly Well and Wealthy was established in 2020 with the mission to help more people thrive both in life and in business. We believe that you shouldn’t have to sacrifice your mental health to attract the wealth you desire in your life. Becoming Wealthy isn’t just talking about financial wealth, but we believe you should have WILD WEALTH in life, in business, in relationship and in spirituality. We combine the mindset, the nervous system work and the step by step strategies that business owners need to scale their personal brands and business beyond their WILDEST DREAMS! It’s not just about making an impact and earning an income, it’s about BECOMING WILDLY WELL AND WEALTHY in all areas of life!

Have you learned any interesting or important lessons due to the Covid-19 Crisis?

Absolutely! It was during COVID that I realized I didn’t have to sit at a desk 8+ hours a day to feel productive or worthy and that by living more of my life, I would actually increase my productivity, success and fulfillment. If COVID wouldn’t have happened, I wouldn’t have had the mental time and space to realize I could do life on my own terms!!!

Pricing:

• Becoming Wildly Well Retreats Start at $2,500
• High Level 1:1 Coaching Starts at $6,000
• My Signature Program has everything you need to scale your personal brand from a solid foundation for less than $2k!

Contact Info:

• Website: https://www.becomingwildlywell.com
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brandi.gilstrap/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brandi.brooks.14/
• Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@BecomingWildlyWellandWealthy
• Other: https://www.tiktok.com/@brandi.gilstrap?_t=8qExzcRE2G6&_r=1

Image Credits

Tia Dawn Photography