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Have you every heard of “breastfeeding counselor”? I never did, I had no idea…until I had Akira. And then I realized how vital this role is in a new mom’s journey! Melody inspired me right away: -She left Belgium and moved to Istanbul 10 years ago. -She speaks incredible Turkish (check out her videos @happymomandbaby) -She found love, married, and gave birth to Jazz who is now 6,5. ~ 🙌🏻 Though all of this, she made a career pivot, gained all the expertise required, and worked hard to become a successful wellness educator for mothers. ~ ☕️ In this interview, Melody shares; 1️⃣Three action steps she took to grow her clientele from the ground up, 2️⃣How she overcame the struggle of having to market herself and her advise for those who are just starting out as a wellness solopreneur, 3️⃣How she carved out time to grow her multiple projects while having a busy family life. 👇🏼 To join our coffee chat, click link in bio! @happymomandbaby @happymomandbaby_shop @gulegulememe
This is it. After 3 years of remote management, I handed over the reins of #KocoonSpa. ⁣ Creating a business bigger than myself, and that has a life of its own, gave me the confidence to believe that you can reach your dreams if you work hard towards it. ⁣ ⁣ It doesn’t mean it’s easy, but difficult doesn’t mean impossible. « Difficult » means that there is a tension and if you can overcome it, you’ll grow. ⁣ 🙏🏼⁣ I’m so grateful for amazing people who have been part of this journey, touching many lives through their vision and art. These connections and experiences will go on and on, it's the gift that keeps on giving. ⁣ ✍🏼⁣ Yesterday, I reflected on the last decade and wrote “6 things I would do differently if I were to start my business all over again.” ⁣ 💌⁣ You can sign up to my newsletter- I’ll also share about the new and exciting projects I’m working on right now. ⁣ As usual, link in bio!⁣ .⁣ 📷All Kocoon moments are in Pinterest.com/kocoonspalounge! Thank you🙏🏻 @straightbamboo @dalidaturkovic @anazikic6 @sususina @vtaochy @judyzwj @jordanthomasmitchell @gyanamin @ashika_angelo @wellnessandchocolate @grace_makeupnhair @antarparitosh @sashaenchina @aliamalik12 @sahrariskind @meilicoon @charlenewangdechen @hongerss @begoinasia @lui_rui_ @patrickistan @jetjet6666 @nochnoch @myinstabam @marinabarayeva @victorchauyoga @laperledasiemassageand
#selfcare⁣ Today we went to the pediatrician. She asked me whether I was getting enough sleep and whether I was sleeping when Akira takes his naps. I told her that I didn’t. Honestly, if I have an hour of time for me, I want to do anything-BUT sleep. 🙄⁣ 👩🏻‍⚕️⁣ She said: « You need to do 2 things: To nourish yourself well, and get enough sleep. Your body needs to be strong and healthy to produce milk and nourish your baby. Sleep when you can!». 😴⁣ 🙇🏻‍♀️ ⁣ I already knew this, but I needed someone to remind it to me, in a way that felt important. Sometimes we forget our health and take it for granted. ⁣ So today, since you’re reading me, I’m here to remind you this: ⁣ You are busy working on your business...you can change career, but you only have one body. ⁣ 1️⃣Don’t skip meals. ⁣ 2️⃣Eat healthy balanced meals when you can. ⁣ 3️⃣And rest. True restorative rest, whatever that means for you.⁣ 👉🏼Let me know in the comments what’s your favorite way to restore!
Enrollment is closing on Thursday for the Web Building 𝘋𝘦𝘮𝘺𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘧𝘪𝘦𝘥 workshop! This week, I will print the workbooks and prepare the website templates. 📚 🖍 This is a different kind of workshop, beginner-friendly and « holistic », because I will share the big picture and also go down to the nitty gritty! A do-it-together kinda experience in a relaxed setting with a nice almond milk latte😋. ☕️ If you haven’t signed up yet👉🏼link in bio! Ask me questions in IG story 📩or DM me!
#discoveringmotherhood I intended to make a smoothie and poured a bowl of oatmeal and fruits ON the blender not IN the blender. I once threw a diaper in the laundry machine, and it exploded on our clothes. Today, I found my cat in the freezer. Did I say cat? I meant my toothbrush. 🤦🏻‍♀️ Motherhood has been a transformational life-change, where I’m invited to redefine who I am. It’s a timeless journey of perpetual learning curve. It changed the way I see others- in particular other babies and children, because I see them as a mother. For our children, there’s nothing more therapeutic than the love and support they receive each day. And for us, as my beloved husband said this morning: « there is no greater gift than the health and smile of our children. » Thank you for choosing us, Akira🙏🏻
The entrepreneurial journey is an unmarked course with unexpected twists and turns. ⠀ ➿⠀ I’m so grateful to be able to choose with who I work, and to make that choice from the heart, following my inner voice. ⠀ 🙏🏻⠀ I was introduced to Noemie by a mutual friend of ours. She came to take gorgeous photos of Akira after birth, and something "clicked". ⠀ 📸⠀ When I saw that she also does photography for entrepreneurs who wish to promote their personal brand, I could see a natural synergy between us.⠀ 🎨⠀ That seed is turning into a beautiful collaboration, and I cannot tell you how excited I am to share what we’re preparing for you next month! ~ 👉🏼Follow her @noemie_deveaux_photography @noemie_deveaux