HER STORY ⟡ Kayla of Corbin Health Coaching
Hi All!
My name is Kayla and I live in Davidson, North Carolina with my husband, 2 year old son, and 2 black lab mix dogs.
Growing up as an athlete, I have always had a love for sports. With competitive sports, also came a desire to perform at a certain level and look the part. From the age of 10, I struggled with body image and my relationship with food and the gym. As I grew older, I developed a passion for wanting to help others on their wellness journey so they might have more tools and resources than I did. I just didn’t know how to turn that passion into a career.
After a couple years post-grad of spending time in sales and customer service, I landed a marketing role in a career center in higher education. A guest speaker who presented at the entrepreneurship hub at the college is actually where I first heard about health coaching. Through career exploration in the center, a global pandemic, and the birth of my son, I was determined to finally follow my passion of guiding others to advocate for their health through sustainable behavior change. I applied and was accepted into the Duke University Health and Well-Being Coaches Training Program in February 2023, where I received my official certification in November 2023.
After decades of embarking on my own path of self-discovery, I finally found what I was meant to be doing. I am more motivated than ever to provide support, accountability, and guidance to help others on their wellness journey.
Why I started:
As mentioned above, I have been on my own wellness journey for decades. It can be difficult in a fast-paced modern world to find time to prioritize yourself and your health when managing busy schedules. I am passionate about helping individuals reach their health goals by incorporating small, sustainable, daily habits that lead to long-term change. I want to see my clients live their fullest, happiest, healthiest lives, both personally and professionally. Many people find it helpful to have someone who will just listen to them and provide support.
What I love about being a business owner:
While working on my own lifestyle balancing act, I was pretty set on heading into corporate wellness. I liked the idea of helping people, but staying in my comfort zone of an 8-5 job, and honestly, entrepreneurship sounded extremely intimidating. I’m sure like many people first starting a business, there were so many questions going through my head - primarily, “Where do I even start?” and “How do I find people who want to work with me?” It can be tough to find the confidence to take a risk and jump into the world of entrepreneurship. In January of 2024, I took the leap of faith and started my own business, Corbin Health Coaching.
What I love most, is the connections I have made. I have met more amazing people in the few months of being a full-time entrepreneur than I have in the last 7 years. The real-world learning experiences as a business owner are invaluable.
What type of impact do you hope to have on those you meet and/or who purchase your products?
If you are wondering who can benefit from health coaching, the short answer is anyone! Prioritizing health and well-being can sometimes be challenging. As a Behavior Change Specialist, I help guide individuals to set realistic goals around health needs and provide support along the way. Health coaching takes a holistic approach, focusing on mental, emotional, spiritual, and physical well-being. Each client and their health needs are unique. Through personalized sessions, we explore health visions and values. The health coaching model is client lead and client centered, allowing for realistic results and sustainable growth.
Who or what inspires you?
There is a lot that inspires me! As a mom of an amazing 2 year old, he inspires me every day to be a great role model. I prioritize my health so that I can be the best version of myself for him.
My clients also inspire me. It is truly magical to see someone’s wellness journey come full circle. Health goals that seemed so far away at the beginning, eventually become a reality by incorporating realistic changes that work for them.
What is your favorite piece of advice you've ever received or favorite quote?
As a business owner, there is no failing, just quitting. Riding the wave of entrepreneurship can have very high highs and low lows. If you truly believe in your service and/or product and see the value they bring in helping people, you WILL succeed. It takes time and patience, but keep riding that wave and don’t give up.
What does BEAUTY mean to you?
I like to look at beauty from the inside. How you feel inside projects how you look and act on the outside. Looking at beauty from a holistic lens, it is important to prioritize our wellness mentally, physically, spiritually, and emotionally. Taking healthy actions on the outside leads to the beauty, warmth, and happiness we feel on the inside.
What advice would you give your past self just starting your business?
The main piece of advice I would give myself is, have confidence. Be confident in your knowledge, experience, passion, and what you are bringing to the table to help serve others. It is also crucial to trust the process. Believe in yourself, your product/service, and enjoy the ride of the people you meet and help along the way.
What would you like our Beauty Boost members to know?
I am an open ear and would love to listen to your health goals and support you in any way I can! I am also a hemp wellness advocate who enjoys sharing how you might be able to benefit from the hemp plant on your health journey .
I am offering The Beauty Boost Community an exclusive discount code: HEALTH15 for 15% off your first coaching session!
Where can our community can find you? Kayla will be co-hosting during our Beautiful You Day Retreat on Aug 10 at Lake Norman State Park. Kayla will be your guide to explore your optimal health vision and values, provide education on behavior change and intrinsic motivation, and additional resources she recommends when embarking on your wellness journey. RSVP to the Day Retreat HERE
Kayla’s Website
https://www.corbinhealthcoaching.com/
Instagram: @corbinhealthcoaching
