191 - From High-Stress Corporate Life To Thriving As An Introverted Entrepreneur - With Dana Karen Ciccone

Are you feeling like every attempt to connect with potential clients is just disappearing into the void?

And it seems that others do it so easily, while for you it’s a hard slog, stressful and taxing on your energy?

Perhaps you identify as an introvert and the usual ways of marketing feel like they’re made for someone else!

Ever wondered if there’s a better way to draw people into your world, especially those who don’t even know they need you yet?

In today’s episode we delve into these exact challenges that introverted female entrepreneurs face in an increasingly crowded online marketplace.

Joining me today is Dana Karen Ciccone, founder of Movement Remedies, a cutting-edge Pilates studio that focuses on individuals struggling with chronic pain—folks who often think movement isn’t an option for them.

DK’s fascinating journey from a high-stress corporate life to embracing the healing arts and how she leveraged her strengths as an introvert offers incredible insights not only into business but personal transformation as well.

In this episode, we cover:

- Why do people overlook the benefits of services they desperately need?

- What simple strategies can help build authentic, lasting connections in any industry?

- The importance of embracing your femininity in business and inviting engagement organically.

- How embracing risks and unexpected paths can propel your business forward!

Tune in as Dana shares her expert tips on reaching those hard-to-convince potential clients and why embracing your unique traits, even as an introvert, can create deep, meaningful business relationships.

Whether you’re just starting or looking to redefine your approach, this chat is packed with actionable advice tailored for the thoughtful entrepreneur.

Don’t miss it!

About our guest:

Dana Karen (“DK”) Ciccone is a certified Pilates instructor who helps people in pain improve strength, mobility, and well-being in a weight-neutral environment.

She’s also trained in pain reprocessing therapy through the Pain Psychology Center.

Having begun her own journey with chronic back pain as a young teen, she has been exploring ways to help herself and others regain joy of movement for decades.

After twenty years in the health sector, DK left a corporate career to follow her passion, later launching Movement Remedies, a chronic pain–focused Pilates studio in Boston, Massachusetts.

Her first book, You’re Meant to Move: A Guide to Conquering Chronic Pain, Increasing Stress Resilience, and Reclaiming an Active Life, was released December 2023.

Connect with DK:

Business name: Movement Remedies

Website: https://movementremedies.org

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/movement_remedies/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dana-karen-ciccone/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/movement.remedies.llc

FREE Discovery Call with DK for team leaders looking for wellness initiatives that address mental and physical well-being, especially chronic pain, which is shockingly common: https://calendly.com/movementremedies/discovery-call

Get DK's book, You're Meant To Move: youremeanttomove.com

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