Tracey, mum of two, started a journey to manage her anxiety through the practice of yoga. An experience that inspired her to create her own business, The Wellbeing Within.

Transitioning from her roles in education to holistic therapy coaching, Tracey faced initial challenges, including financial losses and self-doubt. However, after attending a Successful Mums networking event, she transformed her approach. Through our Enterprise and Digital Promotion for Business courses, she gained clarity, structure and confidence, leading to a thriving business that offers accessible and welcoming yoga sessions.

Here’s her story..

“My yoga journey began as a way to manage my anxiety, and it quickly evolved into a toolkit that helped me navigate life’s challenges. This personal growth led me to create my business, The Wellbeing Within.

At first, I was terrified, constantly battling the feeling that I wasn’t good enough. Transitioning from my previous roles in education – as a preschool teacher, SENCO and safeguarding lead -into the world of yoga and holistic therapy coaching was a massive change. I started offering a variety of services including yoga, crystal therapy, mindfulness and coaching. But it was chaotic. There was little structure, and for the first eight months, I was running at a financial loss.

Then, I came across a Successful Mums Career Academy networking event in Bromley. Jane Knight, the founder, was speaking and I found her incredibly motivating. As someone who values education, I was drawn to their genuine commitment to helping people.

Having been a single mum and suffering from postnatal depression after having both of my children, I understand how hard it can be to get your life in order. The Enterprise course helped me do just that. Before the course, I was essentially winging it with my business. But the course taught me to methodically assess my situation, identify areas for improvement and fill in the gaps. It gave me clarity on how to manage my business, what legal requirements to have in place and how to develop a long-term growth strategy.

Eager to learn more, I enrolled in the Digital Promotion for Business course. This covered various aspects of digital branding and social media, teaching me how to convey my brand clearly while staying true to who I am. Now, I plan my social media posts a week in advance and strategically map out the year ahead, booking events, workshops and networking opportunities. Thanks to the course, I’m now working on a website revamp, including a new private members area and plans for virtual workshops.

One of the highlights of the course was forming a friendship with one of the ladies in the group. The support and fresh perspectives from people who didn’t know me were invaluable. At one point I had a little wobble about getting the work done but the trainer was so helpful and gave me options.

The yoga industry can sometimes feel elitist and expensive, but I’m passionate about making my sessions accessible and welcoming to everyone. My business continues to evolve, with no two weeks ever the same. Recently, I even taught at a festival—something I never would have had the confidence to do before taking the Successful Mums courses. I still get to work with children which I love and my mental health is so much better.

If I were to describe Successful Mums in three words, they would be supportive, non-judgemental, and empowering. The team helped me to see what was already there inside and gave me the belief that I can do this.”

Mum-of-two Tracey Hammond Gibson

If, like Tracey, you want the right help to start your business and upskill your digital knowledge, take a look at our COURSES, HERE and start your journey today!