Pivoting Careers With Autoimmune - April Harris
07/20/22 • 44 min
Today I have April Harris, the founder of Virtually April Michelle. April is a High-Level Virtual Assistant, IBD Advocate, and Biz Coach for Autoimmune & Chronic Illness Warriors.
Every week I have clients telling me that the stress from their jobs caused a flare, that their jobs are too physically demanding or they can’t work this many hours but they still want a career... Que April...
April is supporting people with an autoimmune or chronic health condition to pivot to a career that allows balance, less stress, flexible hours and become financially independent as a virtual assistant.
Today we dive into April's story of her autoimmune journey but also about being your own boss, what would that look like? What is a virtual assistant, who is right for this and how long does it take to start your business.
About April:
April Harris, Holistic Health Practitioner, Certified AIP Coach, High-Level VA and Business Coach
April Harris, known online as Virtually April Michelle, is a multi-passionate entrepreneur and autoimmune advocate. After being diagnosed with Severe Ulcerative Colitis at 20 years old, she has since learned how to successfully navigate the physical, emotional, and financial challenges that come with chronic illness. She has developed her career as an Author, High-Level Virtual Assistant, and Coach for those with autoimmune diseases. April teaches Autoimmune Warriors how to build a profitable and flexible home-based business as a highly sought-after VA while using gifts and skills they already have in a way that lights them up without burning them out.
Connect with April
Email: [email protected]
Website portal.virtuallyaprilmichelle.com
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/virtuallyaprilmichelle
FREE for all the listeners...
How to make your first 1K as a new VA! Are you interested in becoming a Virtual Assistant but worried about what you have to offer, where to find clients, and how to actually make money? Download this free guide to learn how to make your first 1K as a new VA in just 30 days!
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Today I have April Harris, the founder of Virtually April Michelle. April is a High-Level Virtual Assistant, IBD Advocate, and Biz Coach for Autoimmune & Chronic Illness Warriors.
Every week I have clients telling me that the stress from their jobs caused a flare, that their jobs are too physically demanding or they can’t work this many hours but they still want a career... Que April...
April is supporting people with an autoimmune or chronic health condition to pivot to a career that allows balance, less stress, flexible hours and become financially independent as a virtual assistant.
Today we dive into April's story of her autoimmune journey but also about being your own boss, what would that look like? What is a virtual assistant, who is right for this and how long does it take to start your business.
About April:
April Harris, Holistic Health Practitioner, Certified AIP Coach, High-Level VA and Business Coach
April Harris, known online as Virtually April Michelle, is a multi-passionate entrepreneur and autoimmune advocate. After being diagnosed with Severe Ulcerative Colitis at 20 years old, she has since learned how to successfully navigate the physical, emotional, and financial challenges that come with chronic illness. She has developed her career as an Author, High-Level Virtual Assistant, and Coach for those with autoimmune diseases. April teaches Autoimmune Warriors how to build a profitable and flexible home-based business as a highly sought-after VA while using gifts and skills they already have in a way that lights them up without burning them out.
Connect with April
Email: [email protected]
Website portal.virtuallyaprilmichelle.com
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/virtuallyaprilmichelle
FREE for all the listeners...
How to make your first 1K as a new VA! Are you interested in becoming a Virtual Assistant but worried about what you have to offer, where to find clients, and how to actually make money? Download this free guide to learn how to make your first 1K as a new VA in just 30 days!
Click here: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/61983052b4f6fb9d86fe6eb8
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Thriving with Autoimmune with Jamie Hartman, M.Ed., FNTP, RYT
From surviving to ultimately thriving with Autoimmune with Jamie Hartman, M.Ed., FNTP, RYT
In today’s episode, I’m joined by a very special guest in the autoimmune world - Jamie Hartland.
Most of us know Jamie is the founder of the AIP Summit, and the host of many amazing, inspiring AIP events that help people navigate their autoimmune conditions. However, in today’s episode, Jamie shares with us the inspiring journey of her autoimmune condition. She shares her personal experience of surviving and ultimately thriving after experiencing the worst possible scenarios for autoimmune disease complications with life-threatening surgical complications and then later chronic pain that was close to disabling. Jamie dives into what worked, where she had to dig deeper and the mindset that was required for healing.
This was such an incredible interview with Jamie, I hope you enjoy it as much as I did.
About Jamie:
Jaime Hartman is a Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner, a Health & Wellbeing Coach, Registered Yoga Teacher, and an AIP Certified Coach. She has a master’s degree in educational psychology and more than two decades of experience as an educator. In her nutrition-focused health coaching practice, Jaime helps clients with autoimmune diseases and digestive dysfunction of all types identify, plan, implement, and maintain the changes that support optimum wellbeing. Jaime believes that nurturing both the body and the mind is essential for living well and knows that living well is possible, no matter your diagnosis or how long you have been unwell.
Follow Jamie @:
Instagram: @gutsybynature
Email: [email protected], https://gutsybynature.com
Websites:
Bonus from Jamie...
Special 25% discount on the AIP summit recordings - Click here to register and purchase the summit. https://bit.ly/3odvuVP for the discount code it is in the last part of the interview.
The AIP summit is an incredible week-long event full of speakers, cook demonstrations and so many more tools, educational and inspiring talks to help you along your autoimmune healing journey.
Next Episode
Autoimmune & Mental Health
Episode 78 - Autoimmune & Mental Health
In today’s episode, we have a special guest, Dr. Christina Bjorndal, ND, who has written four books on mental health and created 2 programs for clients and practitioners. Dr. Chris shares her mental health story and her inspiring journey.
People who have autoimmune disorders are at an increased risk of having psychiatric symptoms, such as anxiety and depression. While experts have yet to agree on a single explanation, for an autoimmune disorder you should be aware of the potential impact their condition can have on their mental health.
Dr. Chris walks us through the 4 aspects of health that you think are important to address in clients' overall health. How do you support the physical level of health when addressing mental health? And what are the steps to address the mental, emotional and spiritual aspects of health
This was an interesting and great episode... Enjoy! Dr. Chris is amazing!
About Dr. Chris
Dr. Christina Bjorndal, ND is an authority in the treatment of mental illnesses such as depression, anxiety, bipolar disorders and eating disorders. Having overcome many mental health challenges, Dr. Chris is a gifted speaker and best-selling author who loves to share her philosophy of wellness in interviews with icons like Jenny McCarthy and many more. She is recognized as one of the top NDs to follow by two independent organizations. Dr. Chris has helped many patients achieve physical, mental, emotional and spiritual well-being. She has written four books on mental health as well as created two courses – 1) a 10-week course for individuals and 2) a Clinician’s Integrative Mental Health 10-week course.
Follow Dr. Chris:
Website: drchristinabjorndal.com,
Facebook: Dr. Christina Bjorndal
Twitter: @drbjorndal
YouTube: Christina Bjorndal
Instagram: drchrisbjorndal
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