A little over a week ago, my job sent us an email at 5 am that we were getting let go from the company. My entire building. If you didn’t know, I work in a warehouse at a company that is owned by none other than Amazon. I was mid-workout (using my phone) when the email popped up–and I had to drop my dumbbells and sit down.

I read through it and I immediately texted my work bestie and said I think I just got fired through email”. Turns out it was EVERYONE, not just me. So we weren’t even sure if we were supposed to go in that day! We eventually found out yes we are, so we showed up and it was very tense in there.

The CFO of Amazon and some of his posse were there and had a meeting with us. Only select employees got offered another job at a different location, but the proceeded to tell us they couldn’t find everyone positions and that our last day will be in January, and we will be getting a severance.

So…my bestie stated that this was a lot to take in and how can we be expected to go to work after this, so they actually agreed and allowed us to go home with no pay, and they wouldn’t take any of our sick time so we all left.

This hit me hard because it’s so hard to find a job right now and it got me thinking, I should really be focusing on growing my business and this is the perfect time to start.

I came home and put my nose to the grind stone and have actually figured out what I want to do, not only to support myself and fulfill my soul, but also to actually help people. Which is why I got into nutrition coaching in the first place.

I am starting a nutrition coaching group, focused on helping those who suffer with acid reflux, rosacea and gut inflammation. I truly feel that this is my purpose, and I want to do that full time and devote all of my energy to making it happen. So I am working on building a course on pay hip with tons of information about reflux/ rosacea, and coaching sessions, and a private Facebook group for us all to discuss the sessions. There will also be downloadable pdfs and trackers to help us with our healing journey.

I am planning to pack SO MUCH content and value in to this group! I really want to help people, and make a difference for those who don’t know where to start. I am planning on launching this group in December, but I will keep you posted as the month goes along. At this time I am still working at my job and doing coaching on the side, so I have to fit it in where I can.

If you don’t want to join the group but want to support Realistic Wellness so I can provide more resources and value, I have added a donation button to my website as well. Don’t feel obligated, but if it calls to you, that is available.

Thank you so much for supporting me through this tough time, and I am so excited to get started on this new adventure.

See you next time,

Shauna