We caught up with the brilliant and insightful Chelsea Mooney a few weeks ago and have shared our conversation below.

Hi Chelsea, thanks for joining us today. Let’s kick things off with your mission – what is it and what’s the story behind why it’s your mission?

I became an Alignment Coach after spending close to two decades in the fashion industry where I experienced toxicity and burnout at most of the companies I worked for. I hit a turning point after being diagnosed with an anxiety and panic disorder caused by work induced burnout; realizing that for most of my career I had been putting the job ahead of my own health and well-being and knew I had to make a change.
I began carving out an hour each day for myself, going to a yoga class or practicing meditation, and before I knew it, not only did I feel better, but my work improved as well. I was happy in my career, and life, again. My anxiety was gone. I realized that you shouldn’t have to choose between your work and your health, and that by prioritizing your well-being, everything else in your life will improve as well.
Now I help others like me connect with their true selves so they can understand what it is they truly want in life, what matters to them, and help them build the life that will bring them the most happiness, ease and fulfillment. For business owners, I help them build their business on a foundation of well-being so that they can build a company culture that empowers it’s employees and gives them a safe place to work.

Great, appreciate you sharing that with us. Before we ask you to share more of your insights, can you take a moment to introduce yourself and how you got to where you are today to our readers.

My coaching company, Building Better, was started after I became a certified meditation guide. After hitting my rock bottom, I found healing in meditation and decided to study it more. It was then that I was able to connect with my true values and understand how I wanted to spend my life and what I wanted to do with it. I realized that I wanted to help change the industry that I loved, but that is extremely flawed, through the lessons I learned in mindfulness. I wanted to help people who have experienced toxicity and burnout, in any industry, learn how to clarify their values and goals and set boundaries in order to live their ideal life.
Since starting Building Better, I’ve helped numerous people connect with the truest version of themselves, helping some start their dream brands, others gain clarity on what they want in life, and all in finding the infinite potential they hold and build confidence to live their best life.

Are there any books, videos, essays or other resources that have significantly impacted your management and entrepreneurial thinking and philosophy?

Since discovering what I truly enjoy in life, I realized how much I love reading! I have so many books that I love recommending to people! These are some of my favorites, that even if not business-specific, have helped me in becoming a successful entrepreneur and leader:
We Should All Be Millionaires by Rachel Rodgers
The Mountain is You by Brianna Wiest
Neurodharma by Rick Hanson
Atomic Habits by James Clear

I’m also an avid podcast listener and love Rachel Rodger’s podcast, Hello Seven, and Nathan Barry’s podcast, the Nathan Barry Show. They have so many great business gems for coaches and creatives, and business owners in general.

Is there mission driving your creative journey?

Living my happiest, most meaningful life is the mission that drives me. I realized that life is short, fleeting and not promised, so I want to spend every day as present as possible doing things that bring me joy and fulfillment. After spending 2 decades of my professional life on autopilot, I saw the sacrifices I made – time missed with family, time neglecting my health, time that I couldn’t get back. I realized that I had a choice, and had one all along, but wasn’t paying attention. Now I’ve committed to living, working, acting intentionally by making choices that align with my deepest values and truest nature.

Contact Info:

• Website: https://building-better.co
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chelsea_mooney73/
• Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chelseamooney73/