Today we’d like to introduce you to Jessica Marcy.
Hi Jessica, please kick things off for us with an introduction to yourself and your story.
I started my career as a civil engineer with the hopes of helping the planet. I quickly realized that most of the jobs available did not offer that opportunity and began blogging about food, sustainability, and health. In about 2016, I was working for a small environmental remediation company when I was introduced to PFAS, and its ubiquitousness in our society. As a soon to be mother I began diving more into my roots (I grew up hunting fishing and foraging), and began practicing herbal medicine. I wanted to remove as many toxic exposures from our home as possible. The more I learned the more I wanted to learn, and eventually decided to begin studying to become an herbal clinician. I started producing teas and herbal remedies as a way to pay for my clinician training and in 2021 I began seeing clients regularly. Currently I am taking a break from seeing clients to focus on teaching and writing.
I’m sure it wasn’t obstacle-free, but would you say the journey has been fairly smooth so far?
The path to entrepreneurship is never smooth. The biggest struggle I had was learning how to market myself effectively and standout in the overwhelming wellness industry.
Can you tell our readers more about what you do and what you think sets you apart from others?
In my work, I focus on women’s issues and burnout. I help people learn how to support and heal their bodies naturally so they can face the day to day stresses of modern life easier.
So maybe we end on discussing what matters most to you and why?
What matters most to me is that I’m able to leave the planet a better place than when I came into it. I may not be able to make a huge impact, but I can do a little and even the smallest pebble makes ripples.
Contact Info:
- Website: www.oldwisdomwellness.com
- Instagram: instagram.com/oldwisdomwellness
- Facebook: facebook.com/oldwisdomwellness
- Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/oldwisdomwellness
- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4EPpmURfmX-UILTQUuD67Q
Image Credits
Photos by Rachel Lanzi