Today we’d like to introduce you to Irene Legaspi.
Alright, so thank you so much for sharing your story and insight with our readers. To kick things off, can you tell us a bit about how you got started?
In some way or another, we have all been influenced by the outside world. My story of realizing the impact those impressions had in my life didn’t come until later, where I found myself confronted by the decisions I had been making that had created all my experiences- good, bad, ugly, beautiful, painful, loving… My personal healing journey guided me to Ayurveda, and a deeper connection to nature, using plants as medicine which, has led me through the transformative experience which has changed my life and work. Through years of deep self-exploration, I learned what it feels like to come home to myself. To discover for the first time in my life the truth of who I am. I had found my voice. Now I design holistic experiences that help people connect to themselves and to the natural world bringing beauty, balance and harmony to the mind, body and spirit.
We all face challenges, but looking back would you describe it as a relatively smooth road?
In 2014, I took the leap to work for myself and I haven’t looked back. With no prior business background when I reflect back to the beginning, I was bit naive going into it and perhaps that may have been beneficial at the time because if I had known how challenging entrepreneurship is I might not have done it? Entrepreneurship takes a lot of trusts, not just in yourself but also in the universe. Now into my 11th year of working for myself, I’ve learned that it is a spiritual journey. And usually, the obstacles or challenges you face is your own self and you have to learn how to get out of your way in order to have the business you dream of and to become the business owner that you desire to be. It takes deep inner work and nobody tells you that. At least for me, it has been a journey of letting go, surrendering, self-love, forgiveness, deprogramming, reprogramming, trust and faith. I’ve experienced the most personal growth and transformation on this journey. Now I see challenges and obstacles as opportunities. I’m grateful for every experience because I know that I’m a little bit smarter, wiser and a better person because of it.
Appreciate you sharing that. What should we know about Wellness by Irene/ Start-up Plantas Medicinas?
Both brands are a career pivot from my 20 years in the beauty industry as a hairstylist.
Wellness by Irene is a holistic healing space, resource for Ayurvedic, beauty, wellness and conscious living. I offer Ayurvedic wellness consultations, therapeutic treatments and workshops. I collaborate with companies that host retreats that are looking to add a unique wellness experience for their clients.
Plantas Medicinas is an exciting new start-up. We are a premium, plant-based Ayurvedic beauty & wellness brand that is elevating your shampoo bar experience. My combined knowledge in hair, experience as an Ayurvedic Practitioner and also Professional Cosmetic formulator, we are producing what we call the next generation of hair wellness.
As holistic beauty and wellness brands, I believe that we have a great opportunity to help re-educate modern consumers. I understand the power of plants to help return the body to a state of optimal balance and the distinctly universal appeal Ayurvedic ancient wisdom has to fill the desire for a new perspective on well-being.
I hope to represent a new generation of humans who are pushing boundaries in the beauty and wellness industries. Life has evolved, the planet is changing, inspiration and hope feel more urgent than ever. As an advocate for the well-being of humanity and our mother earth. My brands exist to help be a beacon of light, to drive change, raise awareness, inspire hope and connection.
What does success mean to you?
Success is something that you have to define for yourself, and no one can do it for you. I don’t define success by the amount of money I make, accomplishments or fame. The definition of success to me is living a meaningful life, filled with love, gratitude and purpose. Living a life that feels nourishing, fully connected, awake and alive. It’s having a healthy body, a liberated mind, freedom, opportunity, faith and peace. To wake up every day feeling like I am contributing in a positive way to my family, friends, community and the world. I believe that success is a journey not a destination. And when I’m 90 years old I can look back at my life and not have any regrets. That I fully embodied my authentic self and evolved into the best version of myself, embracing vulnerability as a strength, going after my dreams no matter if I made them happen or not. The effort is what matters. And to know that I did not waste one precious moment of this once in a lifetime, human experience on the things that at the end of the day, don’t really matter. This is how I define success.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.wellnessbyirene.com/
- Instagram: @wellnessbyirene @plantasmedicinas
- Email: hello@wellnessbyirene.com hello@plantasmedicinas.com
