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

Alright, Carla thanks for taking the time to share your stories and insights with us today. Alright, so you had your idea and then what happened? Can you walk us through the story of how you went from just an idea to executing on the idea

The idea for my wellness brand Ancient Sol Essence was born from my own healing journey. Like many people, I reached a point where I began questioning the conventional approaches to health and started exploring more holistic ways of supporting the body. As I studied nutrition, herbs, and natural healing practices, I realized how powerful it is when people understand the connection between the body, mind, and spirit.

What started as personal research quickly turned into a deeper calling. I became certified as a health coach through The Institute of Integrative Nutrition and began sharing what I was learning with friends, family, and my community. The more conversations I had, the more I realized there was a real need for accessible, natural solutions that help people nourish their bodies at a deeper level. Wellness isn’t a trend, it is a lifestyle.

Once the vision became clear, I started taking practical steps to bring it to life. I researched ingredients, learned about sourcing high-quality herbs and nutrient-dense foods, and spent time developing products that aligned with my philosophy of holistic wellness. At the same time, I began building a brand that reflected the deeper mission behind the work: helping people reclaim their health, reconnect with their bodies, and remember that true wellness involves spiritual, mental, and physical alignment.

Like many entrepreneurs, the process involved a lot of learning along the way; everything from product development and branding to building a platform to educate and serve others. Every step reinforced that the idea was bigger than just a business. It was about creating something that empowers people to take ownership of their well-being.

Today Ancient Sol Essence continues to grow as a wellness brand focused on holistic healing, nutrient-dense foods, herbs, and lifestyle practices that support the whole person. What began as an idea during my personal healing journey has evolved into a mission to help others experience the same sense of empowerment and transformation.

Carla, 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 am the co-founder of Ancient Sol Essence, a holistic wellness brand rooted in helping people reconnect with their health through natural healing, nutrient-dense foods, herbs, and lifestyle practices that support the body, mind, and spirit as a whole.

In many ways, the vision behind Ancient Sol Essence is a story of remembrance. Growing up, I watched my grandmother grow her own food, craft healing elixirs and mix herbs with intention. She understood the language of the earth in a way that felt natural and sacred. At the time I didn’t realize how deeply those moments were planting seeds within me, but later in life I began to recognize that what I was rediscovering through holistic health had always been part of my lineage and cultural memory.

My own personal health journey and spiritual awakening led me to explore nutrition, herbs, and natural healing more deeply. As I studied holistic health and became a certified health coach, I began to understand that true wellness isn’t just about treating symptoms; it’s about restoring balance to the whole person. That realization inspired me to co-create Ancient Sol Essence as a space where people can access both practical tools for wellness and deeper wisdom about how our bodies are designed to heal.

Through Ancient Sol Essence, I provide holistic wellness products, health coaching, and education centered around nutrient-dense foods, herbal support, and lifestyle practices that nourish the body at a cellular level. My work is grounded in the belief that healing involves more than just the physical body. It also includes our mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being.

What sets my work apart is the intention behind it. Ancient Sol Essence is not just about products; it’s about helping people remember their connection to the earth and the healing power that exists within every seed the earth bears. When people reconnect with natural foods, herbs, and conscious living, they begin to reclaim a deeper sense of vitality and alignment in their lives.

What I’m most proud of is building something that honors both ancestral wisdom and modern understanding of holistic health. Ancient Sol Essence continues to grow as a space where education, healing, and community come together to help people reclaim their health and remember the power that has always existed within them.

Let’s talk about resilience next – do you have a story you can share with us?

Resilience in my journey has come from learning how to stay connected to my purpose even when the path hasn’t been perfectly linear. Like many entrepreneurs, there have been seasons where I stepped fully into building my business and other seasons where I returned to corporate leadership while continuing to nurture the vision I was creating.

For a long time, I believed success meant choosing one path and committing to it without deviation. What I eventually realized is that life and purpose don’t always unfold that way. Sometimes resilience means allowing your journey to evolve while staying rooted in what you’re called to create.

There were moments where I questioned whether I was doing enough or moving fast enough. Entrepreneurship can come with a lot of pressure to make everything happen quickly. Over time, I learned that resilience is less about forcing outcomes and more about trusting the process and continuing to show up consistently.

Building Ancient Sol Essence while navigating career transitions and personal growth has taught me that purpose isn’t limited to one role or one season of life. Each experience, whether in business or corporate leadership, has strengthened my ability to lead, serve others, and grow the vision I’m building.

What resilience looks like for me today is continuing to move forward with clarity and intention, even when the journey requires patience. Every step, whether big or small, has helped shape the work I do now and the impact I hope to continue creating.

What do you think helped you build your reputation within your market?

Through my learning process I made significant lifestyle changes, including transitioning to a vegetarian diet, becoming more intentional about what I consume, and recognizing how deeply our physical health is connected to our mental and spiritual well-being. Over time I experienced profound shifts, including significant weight loss and improvements in my overall health, which reinforced my belief that the body has an incredible capacity to heal when given the right support.

As I began sharing my journey, people connected with the authenticity of it. They weren’t just hearing information, they were seeing someone who had gone through the process and was continuing to live it. When people can see that level of authenticity, it naturally creates trust and deeper connection.

Through Ancient Sol Essence, I focus on education, holistic wellness products, and helping people reconnect with the understanding that true health is multidimensional. My goal has always been to empower people with knowledge and tools so they can take ownership of their own wellness journeys.

I believe reputation grows naturally when people see consistency between what you teach and how you live. For me, it has always been about showing up with integrity, sharing what I’ve learned, and creating space for others to explore their own path to healing.

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