We caught up with the brilliant and insightful Shawntel Piper a few weeks ago and have shared our conversation below.
Shawntel, thanks for joining us, excited to have you contributing your stories and insights. What’s the backstory behind how you came up with the idea for your business?
With more than 15 years of passion and energy spent in fitness and health, it was only right that I combine my love for health knowledge and tea. As a certified Health Coach it is my job to share what I know to help people meet their health goals. As a good friend it is my job to introduce my friends to good tea. Tea that will bring them health benefits. Indigo Harvest started unconventionally. My mother-in-law introduced me to sorrel in hopes that I would bring my husband’s Caribbean comforts home. After tasting it and researching the benefits, I decided to combine with other herbs to create different blends to meet needs throughout the day.
Shawntel, before we move on to more of these sorts of questions, can you take some time to bring our readers up to speed on you and what you do?
I have the degree in Kinesiology. I have the personal training certification. I have the health coach certification. I have over 15 years of training, coaching, and even teaching experience. What motivates me the most though is being about to enjoy a quality life. Being able to have the energy to give to others, my child, my family, and myself and be able to enjoy all of it! I forgot to mention my expertise in drinking tea.
What’s a lesson you had to unlearn and what’s the backstory?
I am a goalsetter and listmaker. I enjoy checking the boxes. What I am having to unlearn is that not everything fits in a neat little box. Not everything can be checked off in a day. It’s a journey that takes times and that journey ebbs and flows allowing me to grow.
How about pivoting – can you share the story of a time you’ve had to pivot?
I spent 8 years as a personal trainer with my own business. In that, I learned that my strengths were listening to others, motivating them and creating a structure and plan by asking the right questions. With that, I knew I would be a better help as a health coach.
Contact Info:
- Website: Www.indigoharvest.life
- Instagram: @indigoharvest.teatellsthepodcast
- Youtube: Teatellsthepodcast