Today we’d like to introduce you to Menyon B.
Menyon, please share your story with us. How did you get to where you are today?
So, my business is still up and coming, BUT I have always had a passion for improving the lives of others through physical fitness and proper nutrition. For the most part, I have been moderately active but two years ago, I fell off HARD. At my heaviest, I was 195 pounds and lost my confidence. This past February (with the help of my now business partner, Destiny), I decided it was time to make a change. I stopped making excuses for myself started incorporating personal development, exercise & better eating habits into my regimen. One huge takeaway from my journey is that you have to get uncomfortable to grow. After attending a conference this past June, I decided it was time to join my fellow business partners and bring healthy nutrition on-the-go to the East side. (From Decatur to allll the way to Covington.) My goal is to provide the community with energy-boosting teas and delicious healthy shakes without the extra calories and sugars -even if they can’t leave work. BAM! Welcome to Bella’s Nutrition, lol.
Overall, has it been relatively smooth? If not, what were some of the struggles along the way?
There have been a few challenges along the way. One is definitely promoting my business to the community and marketing my products. Another personal challenge that I had to overcome is getting out of my comfort zone and just talking to EVERYONE. But I am enjoying the journey and making connections with people/local businesses.
Bella’s Nutrition – what should we know? What do you do best? What sets you apart from the competition?
Bella’s Nutrition is set on the foundation of providing affordable, healthy, on-the-go nutrition for everyone.
We specialize in tea that boosts metabolism and increases energy with B vitamins, ginseng & green tea. We also offer shakes & smoothies that can satisfy your sweet tooth craving and also serve as a great meal replacement if you don’t have time to make breakfast or have little time to eat lunch (kids love them too)! Iced coffee and other items will be added to the menu soon!
I am most proud of being able to show people that there is a way to incorporate proper nutrition into their diet. That they can have clean energy during the day without a high-calorie energy drink and that they don’t have to settle for unhealthy foods to keep them full. I also am happy to provide free wellness evaluations to help with personal goal setting.
I believe what sets me apart from others is that I can take from my own experiences and build a business based off of them. There have been times when all I could afford was food off the dollar menu. I have been the student up during late nights drinking sodas to stay awake. And I have definitely been the person working nonstop with no time to eat lunch. Since I know how it feels, I make it my mission to help prevent those around me from feeling the same way.
What is “success” or “successful” for you?
I personally define success as you continuously smashing your goals and setting the bar higher and higher each time- no matter how long it takes and through all of the obstacles. Success shouldn’t be measured in how much money you’ve made, but by how great of an impact you have made on others. My goal is for people to not only know me for owning my business but for also changing lives through health and wellness.
Pricing:
- Specialty shakes: $6
- Energy Tea: $5
- Iced Coffee: $5
Contact Info:
- Phone: 770-756-2145
- Email: sweetbella247@gmail.com
- Instagram: @bellas_nutrition247
- Twitter: @yonni_baybee
- Other: Personal IG: @yonnibella_
Image Credit:
@Eyecatchingmedia_
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