WHY I STARTED SHINING MIA
I believe that our why is so important, why we decide to work where we do, eat what we eat, study what we study. No matter what your why is, It is the thing that gets you out of bed each and every morning.
I love listening to others and learning about their personal why. SO I thought I would share mine with you today
When I was in my early teen years, I was trying to navigate a couple of health issues surrounding my Gut, having these episodes of pain coming on randomly leaving me unable to move. Trying to find a diagnosis and treatment with medical professionals was at times tiring unable to get a confirmed diagnosis I was kind of left in the dark
A bit about me: I was ( and still am) a naturally anxious person, especially when It came to school and my academic performance I always wanted to do well and put alot of pressure on myself to get the results I wanted.
So when I was about 16 I began to learn about crystals and essential oils in order to help me manage my own stress levels providing a sense of comfort when I needed. Over this Christmas period of 2018 I began to create what was the start of Shining Mia with crystal infused face mists and essential oil blends for my friends and family as gifts. After I saw people were liking what I was making I decided to apply for my first market, expand my product range and begin my little business which I now know as Shining Mia Handmade crystal infused beauty products.
My brand mission is to give a more practical day to day use to crystal pieces through products such as mists and roller oil blends, enhancing that mind body spirit connection we tend to miss in our busy day to day lives. I wish for these products to be a moment of mindfulness an self care, whether it be with a muscle ease bath soak, joy essential oil blend or sleepy time pillow mist every product is practical, however provoking a sense of self care and indulgence.
I knew absolutely nothing about how to start a business, I simply made it up and learnt as I went, with the help of my parents. Its kind of strange to look back on and is a bit of a blur however, that was a lesson in itself that you don’t need to have everything figured out and just starting is the best way!
Fast forwards 4 years in 2022, I am currently in my second year of completing my Bachelor of health science in Naturopathy and Nutrition, wishing to educate and inspire others to take ownership over their health and wellbeing, enhancing the innate healing power of the human body through natural herbs, supplements and dietary changes. Not only this but completing my Cert III and IV in fitness, allowing me to have a more holistic approach as a future practitioner.
In terms of the future I wish to keep growing and discovering new passions and areas I can add to not only my professional but personal brand. I wish to own my own clinic incorporating naturopathy, nutrition, fitness with my Shining Mia brand, crystals and essential oils. However I am just going to keep on doing what I am doing and say yes to any opportunities that come up along the way!
If you have been with me from the beginning or have just started following along, I wish to say the biggest thank you for supporting my little dream and I hope you stick around to see what is next in the future!
I would love to hear your own WHY in the comments below and we can all get to know each other a little more!
Big Love, Mia xxx
