Quitting Your Day Job & Living Out Your Dreams with Wellness Expert & Entrepreneur, Mona Vand

Mona Vand is a wellness expert and pharmacist turned entrepreneur
who is passionate about making the world a healthier place.


After six years of studying, and only a short few weeks of work
as a pharmacist, Mona quickly realized that she was in the
completely wrong career. While medication and supplements can be
part of the equation for leading a healthy life, Mona believes
that food is the key for taking a holistic approach to wellness.


Since then, Mona has spent countless hours building a side hustle
that would ultimately become her main focus. And while Mona has
managed to build a highly successful wellness brand with millions
of followers, the journey has not been without its challenges.


In our conversation, Mona shares what it was like building her
personal brand from the ground up and how her passion fueled her
through difficult times. We talk about the biggest business
mistakes she made early in her career as a wellness expert and
her advice to anyone looking to build a personal brand around
their passions.


Lastly, we take a moment to reflect on the current situation in
Iran and to express our solidarity and support for the men and
women who are risking their lives for their right to live freely.


If you’re looking for ways to help create awareness and get
involved, the Iranian Diaspora Collective
(https://www.iraniandiasporacollective.com/) has gathered
resources for you to review and use in a not-for-profit capacity
to amplify and support Iranian voices. #betheirvoice


In this episode, we’ll talk to Mona about:


* The current protests in Iran and how Mona is using her platform
to support them. [00:51]


* Insight into Mona’s Persian culture and how it has shaped her
identity. [03:57]


* The dissatisfaction and unhappiness Mona felt with her career
as a pharmacist. [08:36]


* How Mona first recognized that shifting her career was a viable
option. [11:11]


* How Mona was introduced to Marki Costello and learned how to
build a personal brand. [12:28]


* Mona shares how she entered the wrong business partnership
early in her career and how she recovered from it. [19:22]


* How Mona realized she needed to pivot into social media.
[23:25]


* The disappointment Mona felt when she had to return to her work
as a pharmacist. [24:130]


* How Mona was able to work as a pharmacist while also growing
her social media following. [25:14]


* How creating an online course and joining an agency helped
Mona’s brand thrive and allowed her to comfortably quit her job.
[30:05]


* Mona’s struggle with perfectionism and the work she has done to
overcome it. [36:22]


* The huge amount of behind-the-scenes work that goes into
creating content for social media and being an influencer.
[41:38]


* Why Mona decided to take a break from social media for one
year. [47:50]


* How Mona is setting boundaries to avoid burnout. [0:50:57]


* The power of sleep and how the COVID-19 pandemic helped Mona
learn to prioritize it. [54:30]


* Mona’s final thoughts on the expectations that are placed on
women and her advice to other female entrepreneurs. [56:42]


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Follow Mona: 


* Mona's Website: https://www.monavand.com/


* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/monavand/?hl=en


* TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@monavand?lang=en


* YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0GkEyks1Nnzhsi9bCZTIjA





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