Monetising Passion: Building a Business Around Helping Others With Karen Walton Bernetti

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mindfulfamilyrecovery.com

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Episode Summary: In this inspiring episode, we sit down with Karen, a dedicated yoga and meditation teacher and a family recovery support specialist. Karen shares her passion for helping families impacted by addiction through her online community, which offers yoga, meditation, sound healing, and other healing modalities. Her mission is to eliminate the stigma and shame surrounding addiction while providing a supportive environment for recovery.

Karen discusses the challenges of growing her community, including the struggle of managing it alone and the need for more resources. With a business model based on membership fees and an affiliate program, Karen envisions a future where her community reaches millions, creating a lasting legacy. Simon offers valuable advice, suggesting the potential benefits of an angel investor and encouraging Karen to persevere despite the challenges. They also explore the power of social media, the importance of personal growth, and the impact of testimonials in building credibility and attracting new members.

Key Topics:

• Building a business around a passion for helping others
• Creating a supportive online community for families affected by addiction
• The importance of collaboration and partnerships
• Overcoming personal and professional challenges
• Leveraging social media and other platforms for growth
• The power of testimonials and reviews
• Exclusive communities focused on personal development

Keywords: yoga, meditation, addiction recovery, online community, membership, affiliate program, family support, growth challenges, angel investor, social media, YouTube, Pinterest, testimonials, personal development

Takeaways:

• Building a business around your passion can create a fulfilling career and help others.
• A supportive community offering healing modalities can be a valuable resource for those impacted by addiction.
• Collaboration and partnerships are crucial for business growth and reaching a wider audience.
• Overcoming personal fears and challenges is essential for growth.
• Providing a service that addresses specific needs and fosters community support leads to success.
• Managing a community alone requires significant time and resources.
• An angel investor can provide the support needed to expand the community.
• Focusing on personal growth and curating positive social media feeds can inspire and motivate.
• Testimonials and reviews boost credibility and attract new members.
• Exclusive, focused communities can have a profound impact on personal development.

Sound Bites:

• "If anybody can learn from the mistakes that I've made, and I like to share how I was able to heal from that experience with others so that hopefully they don't have to."
• "We've got to get ourselves into a better place. Lead by example, perhaps, by becoming healthy and strong ourselves."
• "Your main goal is to help people and that's all you need to know you're doing."
• "Trying to do it all alone is hard."
• "It's difficult to be able to buy your time back."
• "Oh, I'm going all the way. Millions."

Join us for an episode filled with insights and inspiration as Karen shares her journey of building a community that supports families in recovery and her vision for a brighter futur