Jennifer Wren Tolo, RN, MA

I would say constantly being open to possibilities and opportunities, and having the courage to succeed or to fail at something so I could learn from it. I also give myself grace when I need to take a step back because of my kids - my kids come first. I remember people saying my business was just a hobby, asking me to let them know when I was ready to make it a real business. But it's not a hobby, it's a passion project. I am walking my walk, showing the importance of knowing when I need to step back from one thing because something else needs my attention and energy. And I'm unapologetic about it.

To trust myself. Basically, stop trying to follow what other people are telling me to do, stop trying to fit myself into a system or copycat what I see from others. Use what I see from others to help shape and guide me, but really stay true to myself, my passion, my message, and not let that get dimmed trying to fit a mold. That's probably the biggest advice.

Be really careful about one-size-fits-all thinking - just because something worked for you doesn't mean it's the right thing for everyone. Step back and understand that when something works for you, that's great, but what's the real message underneath all of that? Focus on that and understand that individuality is really important. Never forget the importance of personal empowerment. Getting people to just follow you blindly doesn't empower people. In the health and wellness industry, there are so many people who think 'do this because this is the right thing to do,' but what we're really trying to teach is what's the right thing for you and how do you access that. Your job is not to fix people - nobody's broken. You're not fixing anyone. You are empowering them and helping to create awareness of what's out of balance, what people's lives look like in balance and out of balance, and then helping them heal themselves.

One of the biggest challenges in health and wellness today is overcoming fragmented healthcare systems and the tendency toward one-size-fits-all solutions that often fail to address the unique needs of individuals and families. At the same time, there is tremendous opportunity to empower women—especially mothers—as agents of change, while expanding access to education and support through coaching, speaking engagements, podcasts, workshops, and retreats.

For me, authenticity, transparency, honesty, and personal empowerment. Really, never taking somebody's choice away. Always empowering them with information, but never taking someone's choice away, because that's their biggest power. A person’s ability to choose is their superpower..