I am no longer interested in helping big companies (or any companies) make more profit. I am interested in using my life force energy to impact the world positively. I am launching a life coaching business to empower women to follow their path and live in their creative flow. I have known for a few years that I wanted to shift careers and finally, I had the courage to follow the path to the right livelihood.

What was the inspiration to start this business?

Right Livelihood is an important aspect of the Buddha’s Noble Eightfold Path. The Buddha encouraged his disciples to engage in compassionate activity and to make their living in a way that does not cause harm and that is ethically positive. Now I am getting ready to launch a Life Coaching Business at www.danahumphrey.com along with Reiki and Death Doula services. This is a big departure from PR but I am ready to make a shift in my life to help individuals live their best lives.

MISSION: With a passion for leadership in life and love, Dana Humphrey partners with women to illuminate their personal destiny as the Queen of their own Kingdom and embrace the rain!

When you started your business, did you ever envision that you would be where you are now?

As a Canadian from California, I now live on the beach in NYC. I never would have dreamed of this amazing life!

Was there ever a time that things didn't fall into place, struggles, or challenges? What were they and how did you get past it and grow from the experience?

Absolutely. I went through pain, physically and emotionally. Stress from working too much and saying "yes" to too many clients and the wrong romantic partners. I learned to take it one day at a time and make sure I am actually "living" each day. For me this means spending time in nature, moving my body, and sprinkling moments of joy!

What was the biggest lesson you learned while starting and growing this business?

If you are going to hustle and do a really good job making things happen, it might as well be for yourself and your own bottom line! Learn to say No!

What would you tell a FEM that is struggling in her business and feel like it's too difficult?

This too shall pass. Learn to control your mind. Calling in the calm. How are you welcoming in a calm state of mind? A great way to get through uncertain times is to go within. To stop looking outside ourselves to the outside world for validity or information. Spending time, even 17 seconds per day, of quiet, calm stillness can impact your quality of life. I recommend that you find a guided meditation you like on youtube or on a free app like Insight Timer or Audible and spend ten minutes a day. You can also set a ten-minute timer on your phone, find a chair or cushion, rest your hands in your lap and just focus on your breath, and the sounds around you. Enjoy this calm tranquility! It is a way to reset your mind.

Free meditations Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuEG2wAhZyb1rFKFNnJ1yxA/featured?view_as=subscriber

What continues to inspire you to keep on growing your business?

I have a lot of faith! The key is self-love via self-care! For me, self-care involves putting myself to bed before midnight. Waking up and nourishing my system with hot water with lemon and honey before a protein-rich breakfast and some yoga, movement, dance, or stretching. I like to read, meditate and journal each morning as well.

Final advice for those thinking of starting a business or looking to grow their current business?

How long? How long are you going to spend doing the things you don't want or like. Start living today!

Here are some of my life hacks:

Morning routines to set yourself up for success

Hot water with lemon

2 min of abs

Gratitude Journal

Meditation for 10 min

Meditation: https://youtu.be/lajtxSSEtsU yoga/breath-work

Protein-based breakfast

To connect: IG @danakhumphrey