An Inspired Chat with Gina Colin of Long Beach

Gina Colin shared their story and experiences with us recently and you can find our conversation below.

Hi Gina, thank you for taking the time to reflect back on your journey with us. I think our readers are in for a real treat. There is so much we can all learn from each other and so thank you again for opening up with us. Let’s get into it: What are you most proud of building — that nobody sees?
I am most proud of building my inner being. If you research the phrase “building your inner being,” you’ll find it described as “a process of strengthening your inner foundation so you can navigate life’s challenges and find greater contentment, creativity, and purpose.” That definition deeply resonates with me because that has been my experience of growing from the inside out. It has been an opportunity to return to myself and rediscover who I am at the core. Motherhood has played a huge role in that process. My children have reflected back to me the parts of myself I had lost along the way, the ones that were hurt or forgotten when I was younger. Healing has helped me find those parts again so I can show up for my kids as my whole, authentic self.

Can you briefly introduce yourself and share what makes you or your brand unique?
I am Gina Colin, a Wellness Coach for moms, Speaker, and Mentor. I am passionate about helping women feel well, supported, and empowered in every stage of motherhood. As a mom of three, I know how easy it is to lose yourself while trying to care for everyone else. I’ve been there, the exhaustion, the overwhelm, and the guilt. That’s why I’ve made it my mission to help moms live well in motherhood through simple, doable, and guilt-free wellness practices.

Through my brand, Gina Colin Coaching, I recently launched a new campaign called “The Importance of Wellness in Motherhood.” It’s a message that’s close to my heart because moms deserve to feel well, too. The statistics are real: 91% of moms feel overwhelmed daily, and 1 in 5 experience a mental health challenge during pregnancy or postpartum. But beyond the numbers, what matters most to me is helping moms see that their well-being isn’t optional, it’s essential.

In addition to my More From Motherhood Workshops, my flyers and current outreach efforts are designed to spark conversations and connections. They include a wellness quiz to help moms check in with themselves and collaboration opportunities for organizations that want to support maternal wellness. Whether I’m speaking, coaching, or creating new resources, my message stays the same: When moms choose wellness, the whole family thrives.

I’m here to remind moms that caring for yourself isn’t selfish; it’s one of the greatest gifts you can give your family and future generations.

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 did you believe about yourself as a child that you no longer believe?
Growing up, I didn’t blend in easily, and that made me feel different, like I didn’t quite fit in. I had big ideas, a bigger personality, and dreams that were outside the box. For a long
time, I saw those as difficult traits that went against the grain. Now I know they’re my superpower.

What did suffering teach you that success never could?
Suffering taught me something success never could and that’s that empathy comes from pain, not perfection. Through those tough seasons of motherhood, when I felt overwhelmed, invisible, or just plain tired, I learned what it really feels like when wellness feels out of reach. That’s where my heart for other moms was born.

It taught me to meet women exactly where they are, without judgment or pressure to be okay. It’s easy to talk about balance and self-care when life is smooth, but it takes something entirely different to walk beside someone who’s slipping, doubting, or barely hanging on. That kind of empathy comes from surviving what was meant to break you—and finding your way back.

I think our readers would appreciate hearing more about your values and what you think matters in life and career, etc. So our next question is along those lines. What would your closest friends say really matters to you?
My closest friends would probably say that what matters most to me in both my life and my career are real, transparent, and loving relationships. They’re truly my lifeline and the foundation of everything I do.

Okay, so let’s keep going with one more question that means a lot to us: Are you doing what you were born to do—or what you were told to do?
I’m definitely doing what I was meant to do. When I was younger, I was on a completely different path, but every life experience led me to the work I’m doing now and to the business I’ve built today.

Contact Info:

• Website: https://www.ginacolin.com
• Instagram: @ginacolincoaching
• Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gina-colin
• Facebook: @ginacolincoaching

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