Starting An Online Wellness Business In 2023
Have you ever taken a moment to sit back and reflect on how much time is spent stressed out about work?
As an educator, I spent many years working the 9 - 5 and experienced burnout several times. My holidays were also heavily work focused as I shifted to teaching in my hometown instead of being abroad and struggled to find a work-life balance.
So, in light of wanting more freedom to truly travel, I started a wellness business and generated my passive income.
The good news is if I can do it, so can you!
Working Abroad
I travelled to thirty countries before my 30th birthday. I fell in love with backpacking, experiencing new cultures, discovering the food, and meeting people from around the world.
As a school teacher by trade, I was passionate about the education industry. Approximately ten years ago, I decided to teach abroad and left my home in Canada to begin my journey in England. Teaching in the UK was incredible, but I also faced several challenges. I quickly spent all my money and needed more funds in my bank account. I felt like I couldn’t keep up even though I worked full-time and lived a minimalist lifestyle.
After working in the UK, I decided to try teaching at a Canadian school in Thailand. Southeast Asia is a popular destination for international teaching. I based myself in Bangkok short-term for the first contract, and unfortunately, that month, I was incredibly underpaid, and I struggled to cover the costs of living in the city by travelling. Money left as fast as it arrived, and whilst I experienced a lower cost of living, I didn’t see a future if I couldn't save for the long term. I did return for six months the following year with a salary increase, but my experiences in the country made me feel unaligned.
Travelling and working abroad was still a relatively new concept, but the term ‘digital nomad’ was slowly emerging, and several friends started creating their dream life.
So, I decided to make a change and do the same! I started my own business, and I have never looked back!
Starting A Wellness Business Online
One of the main benefits of working from anywhere is spending more time doing what you love. This means less time in the office, no peak-hour commutes in traffic, and the ability to work autonomously. I realised I could build my business, make money, and travel on my terms.
I was introduced to the wellness brand Arbonne by a friend I met abroad in Thailand, and I decided to give it a try. After using the products and seeing the results, I signed up as a Wellness Consultant.
As a consultant, I share Arbonne products with others in my community and receive regular payments when new members sign up or purchase items.
There are a few reasons why this brand resonated with me:
Arbonne products are vegan and cruelty-free.
The company is a B-Corp and has a higher level of transparency.
Many of their products are gluten-free and hypoallergenic.
The community is global and incredibly supportive.
Wellness consultants can work from anywhere in the world.
Now that I am more financially responsible, I see the value in creating passive income while travelling. Throughout my summers, in addition to my wellness business, I work as a tutor a few days a week and have finally found a way to cover my costs and still have time for the things I love.
Final Thoughts
If this article has inspired you to start your own wellness consulting business, I would love to work with you. I offer one-on-one consultations to help get you started. The digital nomad lifestyle might not always be glamorous, but it provides you with a sense of freedom that is truly life-changing.
