Episode 62: Empowering Communities Through Nutrition

Summary

In this episode, Laura Navaquin speaks with Hilda Perez, a Dominican American entrepreneur, about the intersection of wellness, entrepreneurship, and community impact. Hilda shares her journey from growing up in a family business focused on holistic health to her current roles as COO of Salud and co-founder of Savvy. The conversation explores the importance of nutrition, community advocacy, and personal well-being, as well as strategies for avoiding burnout and maintaining a balanced life. Hilda emphasizes the significance of starting small in wellness practices and the ripple effect of investing in one's health.

Takeaways

• Hilda's family business has been focused on holistic health for 35 years.

• Wellness is integral to the company's ethos and employee benefits.
• Nutrition is a primary focus for community support and advocacy.
• Building customized solutions for clients is essential for success.
• Physical fitness and mental health days are crucial for avoiding burnout.

Starting small is key to building sustainable wellness habits.

Investing in wellness has a ripple effect on the community.

Silence and downtime are important for mental clarity.

Surfing is a way to connect with nature and challenge oneself.

Consistency in wellness practices is more important than perfection.

Sound Bites

• "Wellness is the ethos of the company."
• "Nutrition is the main goal of the company."
• "Start extremely small when building a habit."

Connect with Hilda Perez

• Salud Website
• Hilda Perez Linkedin
• Salud Instagram
• Hilda Perez Instagram

• SHOP Salud Supplements HERE

Connect with Laura Navaquin

• Website: LauraNavaquin.com
• Instagram: @LauraNavaquin
• LinkedIn: Laura Navaquin
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• Learn More about Laura Navaquin Here