Episode 5; Building resilience to fight back
Grief and loss have the power to consume us all, but we have a choice. A choice to build our resilience and strength to fight back, and to carry on, even during immense pain. I'm sure we've all had times where you just want to give up and curl in a ball, and those days are okay too, as long as we don't let them consume us and become the majority of our days.
Join me in episode 5 of my Podcast You take the lead, as I talk to the incredible individual and business owner that is Amy, owner of Bee Natural Wax Melts. Who in 2023 suffered the tragic loss of her mum, Ruth, who co-owned and built the business with Amy.
I first met Amy and Ruth back in 2022 when Ruth attended my small business bootcamp to help local businesses to stand out online and help encourage the confidence to show the face behind the brand, thus connecting with more customers and clients. From here I had the honour of taking their Brand photos and I always felt at home coming to photograph at Bee Natural Wax Melt’s unit. There was always an air of kindness and appreciation, the type of place you feel comfortable and know that you’re going to have a great time.
Amy and Ruths’ business accelerated in 2020 when lockdown came into force, an acceleration they weren’t necessarily ready for, but welcomed with open arms and were ready to help support so many customers out there struggling with their mental health, desperately trying to make a connection with their loved ones again and to make home the cosiest place to be, whilst there was no other choice. Amy and Ruth crafted ‘The Wellbeing Box’, which is still to this day the best selling gift box they do, and it saw so many individuals sending them to one another with heartfelt messages to cheer them on getting through these difficult times. They were both so touched by some of the messages they had been given to write, that they ended up sending the original customer a free of charge gift box just to brighten their day! So believe me when I say, these two were the family run business with a true heart of gold.
I'm beyond honoured to be trusted with this heart felt conversation and to help tell Amy’s story, there is certainly something empowering for everyone touched by grief in this conversation. So whether you’re feeling stuck, in a hole you can’t get out off, or are beginning your climb post loss, there is a nugget in here for you. Or if none of the above is applicable, you will be able to see just how brave, strong and resilient Amy is, and certainly take inspiration from that strength.
So put that kettle on, or get those running shoes on, however you listen to You take the lead, here is episode 5 ‘Building resilience to fight back’:
Emma x
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Bye for real this time,
Emma x