Alright – so today we’ve got the honor of introducing you to Marisa Faye. We think you’ll enjoy our conversation, we’ve shared it below.
Marisa, appreciate you joining us today. Can you recount a time when the advice you provided to a client was really spot on? (Please note this response is for education/entertainment purposes only and shouldn’t be construed as advice for the reader)
I’ve had countless conversations with women who pressed their doctor for labwork to prove that their hormone issues weren’t just in their head – to only be left with more questions than answers. Oftentimes this type of woman tries to figure this all out herself, and I usually share this at least once each week: You are smart and capable, but you also are in the weeds of your own symptoms every single day. It makes it incredibly difficult to figure out how to get out of feeling sluggish, moody, bloated, losing hair, having breakouts or sleep issues by yourself. While there is lots of free advice online, the most ground breaking thing that I did for my own healing was pause, invest my time and resources in a strategic process and shift my mindset to “go slow to go fast”. Ultimately anything that sounds too good to be true (which usually means sounds like it takes no work or commitment), IS! Embrace the time it will take to become your healthiest self, because in the process you’ll also likely find your happiest self.
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.
I’m a women’s hormone and gut health expert specializing in Hormone Issues like PCOS, Hypothyroidism, Weight Loss Resistance, IBS, Endometriosis, Hormonal Acne and essentially any symptom a woman is dealing with that she can’t figure out. As the founder of a robust online nutrition and wellness practice, I support women all over the world through my DIY Gut & Hormone Healing Course – the Balanced Hormone Blueprint, group programs, and one-on-one transformative private client services.
After spending years trying to figure out my own hormone and gut symptoms and seeing countless providers and practitioners, I realized I had to take responsibility for my own healing. Since that moment, I’ve completed 10,000+ of hours of education, training, mentorship and practice in functional nutrition and holistic healing. The real flex is not only that I’ve reversed 95% of my symptoms (and even no longer qualify for some of the diagnoses I received), but also that I’ve created a community of women who are not only changing their health but sharing what they learn with their families, friends and communities. Together, we’re creating a healthier and more vibrant world where women aren’t afraid to advocate for what they need!
Putting training and knowledge aside, what else do you think really matters in terms of succeeding in your field?
I once had a manager say that I was the most uniquely capable person she had ever worked with – someone who could learn and be proficient in so many things. This, my friends, is what it takes to start a business and succeed (unless you have a trust fund or win the lottery). If there’s something I don’t know, I find out how I can learn about it. If there’s a new technology that will help my business get in front of more clients, I learn how to use it. I’ve spent more hours than you can believe watching youtube and setting up things like technical marketing funnels all in the name of growing my business. You have to be willing to do everything from taking out the trash to serving the clients directly – at least for a time in order to succeed. And success in the wellness industry is almost never overnight.
Can you talk to us about how your funded your firm or practice?
Honestly, I wish more women entrepreneurs and business owners spoke about this. I created a plan to have me working full time in my business that would take two years to fully execute. Prior to that I had a responsible amount of savings to cover my basic needs for 5-6 months that I did not and would not touch unless there was a true emergency. In the two year transition, I slowly decreased hours in my full time work in public health and increased hours in my business. I would spend most weeks working with people 6 days per week, and on the 7th day instead of resting I’d be doing all the behind the scenes business things. Was this exhausting? Yes. Was it something I was passionate about and wanted to see through? Also yes. Did I have a family that relied upon me at the time? No, and this is in part why my timeline was so fast. Now when I speak with women wanting to create a business similar to mine, I get real with them about the time and energy it takes. It’s either going to take more money or more time & energy to get things going quickly. But don’t believe the hype of people telling you to just take the jump swiftly, such as quitting your job tomorrow to run your business full time. This approach is pie in the sky for many of us, and the more realistic approach is to have a plan that works towards this goal.
Contact Info:
- Website: http://marisafaye.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marisafayewellness/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/marisafayewellness
- Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marisafaye/
- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWfES3D-Uk3NA1b7GHX3N9Q
- Other: Tik Tok https://tiktok.com/@marisafayewellness