Today we’d like to introduce you to Trish Ferrer.
So, before we jump into specific questions about the business, why don’t you give us some details about you and your story.
Plants and Balance was nothing more than a mere photo journal three years ago. What started randomly on a Tuesday morning at 3 am, it blossomed into a vibrant space for education, entertainment and building a conscious community. P+B was originally centered around creating comfort food classics – vegan style! However, as I began to transform in my personal life, so did my platform. After moving to San Diego two years ago to start my journey as a naturopathic medical student, p+b slowly circled around creating awareness for what the field of naturopathic medicine is, and everything I was doing in between. Fast forward to now – with more shifts and paradigm movements – I have come to realize that Plants and Balance is no longer a health and wellness website, but rather, a personal blog. It is a platform for people to bask in relatability, cultivate meaningful conversations about life & beyond, and feel safe in their personal evolutions.. because that’s what life is about, right? Being homeodynamic.
Overall, has it been relatively smooth? If not, what were some of the struggles along the way?
Being on media creates a space for public scrutiny, there’s no denying that, so it definitely comes with some toxicity. As a woman, an Asian American, a naturopathic medical student, and a former vegan, I have had my own set of challenges because of the nature of my platform: I toy the line of being part of grassroots movements, harsh truths about social media, the healthcare system, spirituality, science and everything in-between. However, amongst the challenges, I’ve been able to grow in my self-awareness and the understanding of emotional reactivity.
Please tell us about Plants and Balance.
Currently, Plants and Balance is a community platform to drive and enhance conversations about everyday things with everyday people. We are often obsessed with our Instagram feeds that it literally feeds us images of unrealistic wellness, health, beauty, status & whatever more. At Plants and Balance, we’re a space that does not tolerate bullshit and keep things vulnerable, honest, respectful and real 100% of the time.. and that IS what I’m most proud of. This platform is also known for generating awareness and education about what naturopathic medicine is, and how a naturopathic doctor can offer solution based outcomes to your health and wellbeing. Topics range from mental-emotional health, physical medicine, botanical medicine, lots of nutrition and homeopathy. At Plants and Balance, you will find a mindset that is scientifically trained and naturally focused.
If you had to go back in time and start over, would you have done anything differently?
I’m not sure that I would. I believe that we are meant to be exactly where we are right now. 🙂
Contact Info:
- Website: www.plantsandbalance.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/plantsandbalance/?hl=en
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/plantsandbalance/
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/plantsbalance
Image Credit:
Studio Luniste
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