Annie Berdar: From Passion to Franchise - A Entrepreneurial Journey with Roots in Nutrition

Entrepreneur Annie Berdar shares her inspiring journey as a young entrepreneur who founded Bare Blends, a successful health-focused business. She discusses the importance of mindfulness, meditation, and maintaining a balanced lifestyle while running a business. Annie also reflects on her travels and the cultural differences in happiness, emphasizing the value of community and simple pleasures. She shares her future aspirations in the nutrition and wellness space, including plans for a podcast and clinic, and highlights the power of manifestation in achieving personal goals. In this conversation, Annie shares her journey of finding the right career path, emphasizing the importance of passion and authenticity in business. She discusses the significant connection between diet and mental health, particularly gut health, and how her personal experiences have shaped her motivations. Annie also reflects on the influence of her immigrant parents and the drive they instilled in her, highlighting the importance of hard work and consistency in achieving success.

 

Key Takeaways:

• Annie started her business at 22 years old and now has 13 franchise locations.
• She emphasizes the importance of mindfulness and meditation in her daily routine.
• Traveling has given her a unique perspective on happiness across cultures.
• She aims to start a podcast focused on nutrition and wellness.
• Annie's personal health journey led her to discover the impact of diet on her well-being.
• She advocates for a holistic approach to health, combining nutrition, exercise, and mindfulness.
• Manifestation plays a significant role in her life and business.
• Annie encourages others to prioritize their non-negotiables for a balanced life.
• A business tip - when you're authentic, people follow authenticity.
• The educational piece is missing in health.
• Gut health is very much so linked to mental health.
• I think the two have to work together: prevention and pharmacology.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Annie's Journey 03:10 Building a Business from Passion 05:48 The Importance of Mindfulness and Meditation 08:53 Cultural Perspectives on Happiness 12:00 Planning for Success and Health 15:05 Future Aspirations in Nutrition and Wellness 18:04 The Power of Manifestation 20:58 Moving Meditation and Its Benefits 24:11 Finding the Right Path: A Personal Journey 28:54 The Importance of Passion and Authenticity in Business 31:59 The Connection Between Diet and Mental Health 39:59 Understanding Gut Health and Its Impact 42:24 Motivation and Drive: Influences from Family and Personal Experience

Annie's company: Bare Blends

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