We recently had the chance to connect with Esther Salome and have shared our conversation below.
Esther, so good to connect and we’re excited to share your story and insights with our audience. There’s a ton to learn from your story, but let’s start with a warm up before we get into the heart of the interview. What are you being called to do now, that you may have been afraid of before?
I am being called to continue my online fitness & nutrition as well as natural wellness & healing brand.
One reason why this has made me afraid in the past is because of the way I used to view my body, especially on camera, which was worthless and disposable. Now that I love my body and want to treat it with love and respect, I have found a new breath of life. I decided who cares what other people think about me or what they’re saying about me because my creator loves me unconditionally & if I can help one other person realize that about themselves then I am living out my purpose.
Can you briefly introduce yourself and share what makes you or your brand unique?
My name is Esther. I have a service animal named Scout. I own Restorative Bodywork LLC and I am currently working on transitioning from a Medical Massage Practitioner to an online fitness & nutrition coach.
While I was in the middle of running two businesses, Rare Earth Goods and Restorative Bodywork LLC, I was also in school for criminal justice and personal training. I also received my nutrition specialist, online coaching and strength and conditioning certificates.
I decided to move from Michigan to Georgia to rebuild my brand in a more populated community. It is a struggle, I will not sugar coat that aspect of the grind, but it is worth it. I am also a licensed life insurance agent which is a huge shift in my career path. I have learned and grown beyond what I thought possible as an entrepreneur. I get to structure my day and schedule. I get to do what I love doing, which is helping people. I am finally living my dream life. I just need to continue to take steps to make it to my dream salary.
I am working on financial security & independence for myself and my dog so we can live a life of freedom, adventure & health. Health is the new wealth.
I am working on a few other things for the brand in the future, but those plans will be rolling out in the far distant future.
Thanks for sharing that. Would love to go back in time and hear about how your past might have impacted who you are today. What was your earliest memory of feeling powerful?
My earliest memory of feeling powerful was a few weeks ago when I received an email about doing a 5th magazine article. I was like, why are they interested in my story? But I must be doing something in my life that is right, that is causing someone to be inspired enough to keep reporting on my entrepreneurship and health/wellness journey.
So here we are.
Is there something you miss that no one else knows about?
I miss my siblings. I wish I was able to talk to them more. I wish things were different, but everybody heals in their own way at their own pace. I love them all equally. I miss spending time with my family on Christmas & Thanksgiving. I miss my family & going to family reunions. I miss my nephews & niece. I love them very much.
Alright, so if you are open to it, let’s explore some philosophical questions that touch on your values and worldview. Is the public version of you the real you?
Yes, it is. I am the same online as I am in real life. I like to keep it real because there are so many fake people out there and fake bot profiles, and fake AI generated content. So I like to keep it real, I don’t like to wear a ton of makeup. I don’t edit my videos, you can see every flaw and insecurity. But I keep going so others can see that there are real people out there who don’t look flawless Instagram models. And they are still beautiful and valid just the way they are.
Okay, we’ve made it essentially to the end. One last question before you go. What are you doing today that won’t pay off for 7–10 years?
I am currently working on financial independence so that I can start my own outdoor & nature- healing & wellness center. I am also taking daily steps to promote my own healing and wellness. Eventually I will get there & my future self will be proud.
Contact Info:
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/esthersalome13/
- Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/esther-ruggles-633649a0
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/esther.ruggles.1/
Image Credits
6-pack macros did the poster for my new online fitness coaching business.
