Mar Soraparu : Former Finance Professional turned Holistic Wellness Coach
Formerly a finance professional at Nuveen Investments and Guggenheim Partners, Mar made a bold career shift to follow her deeply rooted passion for health and well-being. Nearly a decade later, she is the founder of Yoga With Mar – a Chicago-based lifestyle, coaching and yoga brand
Mar Soraparu
What was the biggest lesson you learned from 2021?
Resiliency at a deep level. We opened BIÂN during the height of the pandemic knowing we were needed more than ever. The unstable world continued to test us in many ways but we continued to thrive and push the limits which has led us to a very healthy place as a company here in the beginning of 2022.
How are you preparing for 2022?
Focusing on the Micro elements within the company while also making big moves. There’s a healthy balance of nourishing the current state while also planning for the future.
What advice would you give other female founders that are looking to create big success in 2022?
Focus intently on the small steps vs the big outcome that you are after.
What’s your 2022 mantra?
Trust the moment and the possibilities.
More about Mar :
Mar Soraparu, Partner & Chief Wellness Officer of BIÂN - Life coach, yoga instructor & holistic wellness consultant Mar Soraparu draws from her extensive background to lead the BIÂN team of wellness professionals, conceptualize and develop BIÂN’s dynamic programming and wellness strategy, and oversee marketing and brand growth. Between designing hyper individualized member wellness plans and curating a vast collection of studio programming, to developing nutritious smoothie and supplement offerings and supporting the innovation in every element of the club, Mar’s leadership is imperative to BIÂN’s holistic approach. Formerly a finance professional at Nuveen Investments and Guggenheim Partners, Mar made a bold career shift to follow her deeply rooted passion for health and well-being. Nearly a decade later, she is the founder of Yoga With Mar – a Chicago-based lifestyle, coaching and yoga brand. Mar has worked with individuals across the globe through her Empowerment Life Coaching program, which follows a three-step approach to life: Mindset Mastery, Habit Formation and Thoughtful Action. As an RYT 300 Hour Yoga Alliance Certified Yoga Instructor, Mar has been a highly sought-after instructor by top-rated studios and has worked with both private and corporate clients over the years bringing a powerful message with her work. Her ethos has been to reinvigorate and heighten the energy of her clients by enriching both mind and body to make space for growth and clarity in addition to taking personal responsibility. A University of California, Los Angeles graduate with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology, Mar is also a RobbinsMadanes Certified Life Coach, a Frame of Mind Certified Life Coach, an Optimize Coach and is a Board-Certified Coach (BCC) through the Center for Credentialing and Education. Mar’s background coalesces with her authentic excitement to enrich the lives of those around her, making her influence integral to BIÂN as a community and brand.