Member Spotlight: Casey Sollock
Kingdom Driven Entrepreneurs are entrepreneurs of faith who don’t want to do “business as usual” and seek to truly impact lives and advance the Kingdom of God through their businesses. It’s our aim at KingdomDrivenEntrepreneur.com to equip you to build a thriving business that serves both your family and builds the Kingdom. To that end, we feel it’s important to inspire and connect the Kingdom Driven Entrepreneur community which is why we do this member spotlight.
This week’s spotlight is on Casey Sollock, Holistic Health Coach and Founder of SheShinesWellness.com, a community that inspires women to reclaim their health and rock their radiance! We can vouch for how awesome Casey is as a holistic health coach, because she’s OUR health coach and we’re living fuller and healthier lifestyles as a result!
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Tell us the basics: Your name, where you’re from and where you live currently, your family, etc.
My name is Casey Sollock. I live in Austin, Texas, with my husband of 17 years and our two daughters, Colby Elizabeth (12) and Brooklyn Bailey (5). We love gardening, hiking, going on walks and bike rides, watching movies, and just hanging out as a family. Our daughters (and our dogs) keep us busy and entertained!
Tell us briefly about your business and when you started.
I arrived in the health profession through a personal journey. I was a stressed out, sick-all-the-time mompreneur, burning the candle at both ends to make my life-purpose coaching business grow. I wasn’t eating well or sleeping well. I ended up with the flu, strep throat, and pink eye all at the same time. At the tail end of that sickness, I had a speaking engagement where I was speaking to women about living their life purpose. But, there I was, trying to live my life purpose, and having a really hard time doing it. I knew things needed to change. However, life got in the way, and I continued my poor habits (no sleep, no good food, no stress reduction), and my health continued to be less than stellar. About 6 weeks later I ended up with Shingles. The first thing the doctor said to me was, “What are you stressed out about?” I laughed out loud and asked him how much time he had!
It was at this point that I began to take my health seriously. My body was screaming at me and I was finally listening. I knew I couldn’t be the mom I needed to be, nor the businessperson, if I didn’t make my health a priority. No longer was it health for health’s sake. It was about health for life purpose. And, I developed a strong passion for it. I sought out formal education and became a certified holistic health coach through the Institute for Integrative Nutrition. I always say, “You cannot live your purpose with passion and energy without your health. Health is the foundation of EVERYTHING.”
I LOVE what I do. I wake up thanking God every day for allowing me to inspire women to reclaim their health and rock their radiance. This is not about calorie counting, diet, and restriction. It’s about getting back to what God has put on this planet for you to enjoy, and loving yourself through delicious nourishment.
What are you currently working on, launching, or just generally excited about in your business?
Currently, I’m working on taking my signature 10-Day Eat Clean Challenge into corporate America. This Challenge is so much fun for me to lead because it’s life-changing for people (and their families). They see that eating clean and getting healthy is simple and delicious. They feel more energized, less stressed, happier, healthier, and closer to God. I’m also working on my second book, Your Time to Shine: 6 Weeks to Improve Mood and Lose Weight! Things are busy around She Shines headquarters!
What does it mean to you personally to be a Kingdom Driven Entrepreneur, and how are you “walking that out” in your business endeavors?
Being a Kingdom Driven Entrepreneur is an honor and blessing. I am overjoyed that God has chosen to use me to impact lives through health…mind, body, and spirit. I have spoken to church groups and coached some amazing women of God. I’m also beginning a partnership with the Food Pantry at my church to bring health, happiness, and love to the Food Pantry clients. As I said, I teach is health for life purpose. This is not health to fit into a pink polka dot bikini. I want all of God’s people to share their unique gifts and talents to serve His people. They cannot do that if their health is a constant battle.
What are 1 or 2 of your favorite scriptures that inspire you?
For God did not give us a spirit of timidity, but one of power, love, and self-discipline. (2 Timothy 1:7)
Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go. (Joshua 1:9)
I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world. (John 16:33)
Do you not know that your bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own; you were bought at a price. Therefore honor God with your bodies. (1 Corinthians 6:19-20)
What are 3 books that have inspired you or helped you with your business?
The Circle Maker by Mark Batterson
Sun Stand Still by Steven Furtick
The Purpose-Driven Life by Rick Warren
Integrative Nutrition by Joshua Rosenthal
How can your fellow Kingdom Driven Entrepreneurs help you?
My fellow Kingdom Driven Entrepreneurs could help me by letting me know when they hear of conferences that need a speaker on health (and, any and all groups need to hear about health). I make it fun and interactive! And, they could let me know if they hear/know of churches who would love offer the 10-Day Eat Clean Challenge to their congregations. Also, I would love to be put in contact with corporate HR people so I can talk with them about bringing my 10-Day Eat Clean Challenge into their businesses. (www.CorporateEatCleanChallenge.com).
Connect more with Casey Sollock:
Website: http://www.SheShinesWellness.com
Twitter: http://twitter.com/CaseySollock
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/SheShinesWellnessRevolution
