We recently connected with Jihan Abdullah and have shared our conversation below.

Jihan, looking forward to hearing all of your stories today. What did your parents do right and how has that impacted you in your life and career?

Growing up, my parents were always supportive. As a young girl, I was very head strong, focused and determined. Any activity, sport or school project I wanted to be a part of, I’d pursue with steadfastness, enthusiasm and confidence, and my parents always made sure I knew of my greatness. I sometimes chuckle at the younger me because I think I was a bit of an overachiever, but I never committed to something I wouldn’t put my full heart into and have fun with. My parents consistently helped me build my self-belief with their encouragement by allowing me to participate in any activities that would help shape my self-confidence, self-reliance and resilience. Rarely did a day go by where I wasn’t reminded of how strong, bright and capable I was.

Their support and unwavering faith in my abilities led me to become fearless in many endeavors. With every win, I became more confident and with every loss, I learned to use it as a stepping stone for learning and growth. As I grew up and entered adulthood, I wasn’t afraid to try new things, and even if I encountered something I wasn’t good at, I would see those obstacles as opportunities for betterment as opposed to signs of failure. The best advice my mother ever gave me was, “You don’t ever tell yourself no,” meaning you don’t ever stop yourself from going after something you want to achieve. I doubt I would have ever become an entrepreneur, or had the grit to conquer the weight problem that led me to being an entrepreneur without the support and encouragement my parents gave me in my childhood.

Awesome – so before we get into the rest of our questions, can you briefly introduce yourself to our readers.

My name is Jihan Abdullah and I am the owner of High Vibe Sister- Health & Weight Loss Coaching. My passion in the health & wellness realm was inspired by my own natural 75-lb weight loss journey I took on almost 6 years ago. At the beginning of 2017, I was at my wit’s end from almost a decade of obesity. I tried many diets and programs throughout that time but had never made any real long-term progress. I then realized most of my “solutions” were just a quick fix to a long-term problem, and they never addressed my real problems: a distorted mindset & poor habits. Determined to lose my weight once and for all, I developed a new mindset and lost 75lbs through learning and implementing healthy habits in nutrition, fitness, mindfulness and self-love, and have kept the weight off since. The incredible impact my weight loss had on my life and health led me to become certified to help bring life-changing results to others. In the summer of 2020, also inspired by women who were gaining weight during the Covid-19 quarantine, I felt pulled to take the entrepreneurial leap of faith to start my own business,

High Vibe Sister is an online health & weight loss coaching service that is designed to help women end yo-yo dieting, lose 15+pounds, and feel confident and sexy in their body. My clients learn to shift their mindset and create healthy habits in nutrition, fitness, mindfulness, and self-love for sustainable weight loss and a healthy, vibrant lifestyle. What makes my program different is that it isn’t another band-aid solution; it tackles the root of the problem. I use a non-gimmick, holistic and sustainable approach to the mind and body as they work together to promote good health, longevity, confidence and happiness.

Other than training/knowledge, what do you think is most helpful for succeeding in your field?

Active listening and empathy. Every woman who works with me has a different story and different beliefs around health and weight loss. Each woman is in a different place with her mindset, nutrition and fitness and has different goals for different reasons. Struggling with being overweight can bring a range of feelings and issues like guilt, shame, low self-esteem, and more. There’s also a lot of confusion around weight loss due to conflicting information or misinformation received from past experiences, the internet and well-meaning loved ones, and body image issues that stem from mass and social media. Being able to listen intently to what clients are saying, in an effort towards understanding their unique internal perspective is most important for helping create clear goals and strategies for success, and overcoming any challenges that may impede on their health and happiness.

If you could go back, would you choose the same profession, specialty, etc.?

Absolutely! And I would have taken the entrepreneurial leap sooner. Having my own business hasn’t been the smoothest road, but I’m passionate and love what I do. It’s the most rewarding decision I’ve ever stepped into and my heart is very full. My clients inspire me and just as they transform, I’m continuously learning and growing as the world of health continues to evolve.

Contact Info:

• Website: www.highvibesister.com
• Instagram: www.instagram.com/highvibesister/
• Facebook: www.facebook.com/highvibesister
• Other: Clubhouse: @highvibesister Email: [email protected]