The drive: What challenges have you overcome?
Well, spoken language was my first challenge. My English at that time was still a “work in progress” so I had to rely on my observations (voice, tone, hand gestures) and develop my intuition even more. Understanding also that the ongoing English/French “war” is reflected in every situation of life. The only certainty is everything in England is the opposite to what I was used in France.
Making my business a reliable income is still a work in progress, now with 2 kids to raise.
For better or worse: What are the pros and cons of running your own business?
For me, as an intuitive person, I just felt that having my own business was the way for me to express my true self, which I wasn’t able to do in any gym. To be fair, I also have rejection of authority really rooted in me, so that doesn’t help to integrate a company. Lol.
It is hard, especially as a small business, as you are responsible for everything and must develop skills you don’t really want to do. But I see that like having kids: what you get is so much bigger and expansive than you think.
Hopes and dreams: What next?
Every postpartum woman should be checked for a diastasis recti. But also, any children with an outie tummy button and any man that suffers with back pain.
I would love to bring the Tupler technique more in reach of people and even work with the NHS to solve this taboo.
I have also launched my online studio Rise & Shine to reach more people with my approach to fitness. That is pretty exciting! Live classes, audio resources and even guest experts.
Visit the Feel.Move.Be website to find out more and follow along on Instagram and YouTube. You can also check out Vanessa’s studio at Rise & Shine.
