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Growing and transforming within relationships with Mari Llewellyn and Greg LaVecchia

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This week's episode is with Mari Llewellyn and Greg LaVecchia. Mari is a content creator on YouTube, Instagram and TikTok, she is the creator of the Slay App which is a digital workout program and is also the co-founder of Bloom - a supplement company with mental health in mind - that she launched with her husband, Greg.


At 250 pounds, Mari hit rock bottom, both mentally and physically. She decided to take ownership of her health and with the help of Greg she was able to lose 90 pounds and finally find self love. Fitness helped Mari evolve into her highest self and she was inspired to help other women do the same. During her journey, she struggled to find health supplements with high quality ingredients that tasted delicious and also didn't trigger her anxiety. Enter Bloom: approachable and delicious health supplements designed to fuel your fitness journey and give your body the nutrients it needs to bloom.

In this episode we talk about what it's like to transform within a relationship, why school isn't for everyone, building a business together from the ground up, not waiting for when things "fall into place" and instead operating from that place now. 


My new company!

Piano Piano: Tableware company on a mission to encourage us to slow down and come alive ☕️🍋

https://pianopianohome.com/


The Skinny Confidential Episode with Mari Llewellyn: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-mari-llewellyn-lost-90-pounds-transformed-her-life/id1093028505?i=1000557587888


Some Questions I Ask:

  • How were you as kids? (3:07)
  • Both of you said you didn't thrive in school. What has that journey been, and how did that affect your entrepreneurial journey? (17:06)
  • Have you ever felt that you haven't been on the same level at some point in your journey? (32:45)


In This Episode, You Will Learn:

  • There are two people you need to make proud. The 7 years old, and the 70 years old version of you (7:08)
  • How can we tell if we are listening to the right inner voice (12:08)
  • What is the best way to create a team of intrapreneurs (20:48)
  • About Mari's transformation (22:50)
  • How Bloom Nutrition started (34:54)


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