Pivot!
You may be aware that in recent weeks there’s been a shift in my world, and you might be wondering what’s next. So without further ado, it’s time to share the plan with you.
First, let me start off by saying THANK YOU! Following BODi’s announcement that the company is moving in a new direction, your kind words, messages, and well-wishes truly have meant the world to me during this unexpected transition.
I also want you to know that I’m okay. In fact, I’m better than okay! I had a beautiful 14 years with BODi, and if I had to do it all over again knowing the outcome would be the same, I absolutely would. I believe that everything in life happens for us, not to us; and this perspective has given me the faith to receive this change as the blessing that it is, recognizing that opportunity often presents itself in the most unpredictable ways.
Now, this isn’t the first time I’ve been offered a surprise opening to reinvent myself, and I’m guessing it won’t be the last. That’s the beauty of life: we’re always given what we need, not necessarily what we want. It might not be the thing we expected to happen, or even for what we would’ve hoped, and so initially it can come as a bit of a shock; but in the midst of all the perceived turmoil is where we find peace; where we’re able to recognize all the wonderful possibility that’s been given us—as long as we’re willing to set aside our judgement and receive the gift with a forgiving mind.
I spent eight years of my life as an elementary school teacher, followed by 14 years with BODi as a fitness instructor and “coach,” and now I’m heading into this next chapter of life as . . .
Well, before we get there, let me give you a little back story:
For the last couple years, I’ve been following a girl on IG. I’d often show my husband her posts and would literally say to him, “I wish I was able to work with another company like this, because I’d totally do it. I think it would be so fun!”
You see, I didn’t join BODi all those years ago because I was looking for a “network marketing company.” To be fair, I didn’t even know what that meant. I signed up because I loved working out, and thought this seemed like a fun entry into the fitness world, while also building a business that could help support my family. I think the main reason I even saw the success I did was because of that very reason—it was FUN! I was chasing joy. And one of my mantras is: if you seek joy, joy will follow.
Even before I experienced this recent turn of events, I’d been thinking about this girl, what she did, and how fun it would be to work with her if the opportunity ever came to be. It felt aligned with what I share, and it’s a natural extension of what I get asked about every day. So I reached out and became her customer after telling my husband that if anything ever happened to BODi, I think I’d want to join her and do this. As if on cue from the universe, something did happen to BODi, and I was given my chance.
In full transparency, I didn’t make this decision lightly. I took calls with many other companies; 1) because I wanted to do my due diligence and not rush into anything; and 2) because I wanted to be able to support my team and guide those who looked to me for help in the direction that best aligned with their goals. But for me, I walked away from each call feeling just okay.
I didn’t want okay. And I didn’t want more of the same. I was’t interested in going where everyone else was headed just because that’s the direction of the herd. Most importantly, I didn’t want to make a choice out of fear. So instead, I chose to follow my heart and PIVOT in pursuit of joy!
Now, you may be surprised when I share that the thing I get asked about the most isn’t actually about fitness at all; it’s not about food, supplements, programs, or the clothes I wear. Want to know the most pressing topic in my inbox every day? MY HAIR! However, up until this point, I didn’t have a system in place that allowed me to properly support you on your hair journey in a deeper way.
Because my mission is centered around guiding women toward feeling healthy, vibrant, confident, and beautiful through natural and sustainable solutions that support us in aging gracefully, I’m ecstatic to share that I’ve partnered with MONAT (pronounced maw-nate—for Modern Nature) as my home for all things hair care. In exploring this incredible suite of products and experiencing the effects of how they make me feel, I’ve been having the most fun I’ve had in years sharing this behind the scenes with friends, family, and loved ones, and I can’t wait to step into this new endeavor with you!
It feels awesome to finally be able to offer my dream solution for natural-based hair care that not only aligns with my values, but has something for literally everyone. Whether you’ve got fine hair like me, thick luscious locks like my husband, or you’re just somebody who fancies washing your hair, I’ve got you.
If you want to know more about the products and the best option for your hair type, let’s chat. If you’re the business-minded type who’s curious about that side of things, let’s chat. And if you’re like, nah girl, neither of those are for me, but I’m still rooting for you, that’s cool too!
See, that’s the other piece for me—I’m not here to convince you to follow me wherever I go. Rather, I believe my mission is to help empower you to find where you fit best. If that happens to be with me, awesome—we’ll have a blast! If it doesn’t, that’s cool too. Ultimately, I just want you to thrive in a healthy, happy environment where you feel at peace.
BUT WAIT, THERE’S MORE!
In addition to the hair care fun, I’m also stepping into a new role with INNOSUPPS, an incredible company I’ve shared with you over the past five years. While I’m just giving you a teaser of what’s to come from this super awesome fitness collaboration, trust that the juice will be worth the squeeze! So, if you’ve ever wanted to work out with me online (and in person 👀), stay tuned . . .
And that’s going to do it for this update. In case you want to chat further about your hair, talk biz, or simply want to send me a picture of your cat being cute, just reply to this email so we can continue the conversation.
Thank you again for all your love and support as we continue moving toward living a more natural and authentic life!
With love,
Danielle