Speaker: Megan Tiehes, Founder , The Pondered Path Aromatherapy
Megan Tiehes: Hi, my name is Megan. I'm the founder of the Ponder Patherroma therapy, and I'm just here today to tell you why I joined the Clean beauty accelerator program with Amy Galbert. I was looking to start my own essential oil company and to sell a clean beauty bar, which would be a shampoo bar and conditioner bar in my case. I had been trying to do research online, looking at YouTube videos, just reading books and. Searching the internet for recipes and people to talk to and just big rabbit hole of time consuming. Information and work and overwhelm in my case. I came across Amy Galbert. I began watching her YouTube videos. I began reading her emails after subscribing to her email list, and I really was beginning to see that she had the knowledge that I was looking for. And I was interested in speaking with her to have that knowledge put into a specific. way that I could use it for what I was looking for, for the questions that I had. So one day an email came through for a webinar. I watched the video, she was walking through. Um, the importance of having a guide, the things that I had been thinking about, praying about, pondering. And at the end, she talked about her one on one programs. And Then the uh. The CEO program as well. And I reached out and set up a time to have a conversation with her. I really felt like we were, um, a good fit, that she had the knowledge that I was looking for, that she was interested in sharing that knowledge. And Amy has proven to be very, very knowledgeable, very generous, and a very wise person, very smart. And I do not regret working with her. And um. I would encourage anyone that is looking for help. In this industry to consider the clean beauty accelerator program with Amy Gelper because she truly does have a heart to help.
Megan Tiehes: How has working with Amy in the accelerator program helped me? The main way I would say is confidence. I think that going to Amy with a question and being unsure of something, if needing names or just a direction, Amy can provide those because she's already walked the path and she's helped so many others walk the path before me, that when she gives an answer and she gives direction, she gives feedback, those things help you. Refocus and to know what your next steps are. And even if you have more questions in the end, she's still available to answer, and it just leaves you knowing that you're not alone, and that is a huge confidence boost.
Megan Tiehes: What has been my favorite thing about the program so far? I think Amy very much tries to put out good quality information to give you what you need to help you succeed, and then she's also available if you have more questions. But one of the. The best things I think about the program is Amy's attitude in general. She seems always energetic and in a good mood, not weighed down, not exhausted, not tired of the process. And As you communicate with her and as you watch her videos, you can see the professionalism that she brings, but also this attitude that feels encouraging. And when you're in a vulnerable spot. Such as starting a new company, you feel vulnerable in certain situations, and Her attitude and calm demeanor is very helpful. And then what succeeded, or sorry, what exceeded my expectations. I would say is generosity. Amy has shown multiple, multiple times of, of generosity that I think exceeded everybody's expectations in more ways than one.
Megan Tiehes: How would I describe my before accelerator and after accelerator experience? Well, I have not finished the program yet, and I'm grateful for that because I still have a lot to learn. But before accelerator, I felt alone. And That. I was guessing and just doing my best, trying to climb the mountain, trying to get through the forest, however you want to describe it, but I felt alone. And though I was finding the knowledge, little tidbits at a time, I did not always feel confident that it was the right knowledge or that it was a complete picture that would get me through to the other side safely. In the accelerator program. Amy has. Just weekly calls and question and answer sessions. In multiple ways to help boost confidence, to help you to feel encouraged, to make sure that you are getting the information that is real to you in your situation when you need it, and is not just random arbitrary generalized information for the masses. It is industry specific and when you ask a question, it is you specific. And I think that is really encouraging. I have decided to go a slightly different direction with my company at this point because of just. Other life events that were outside of everyone's control. But I still have some accomplishments and wins. I know where I'm headed right now. I still have Amy that I am able to get feedback from and ask questions from and look forward to next steps down the road with, and I have officially put out an email magnet, um. Which is exciting for steps I had my website done and launched, and I have. Put out a journal, a daily intentional daily living journal, and hopefully we'll start getting sales on that and One step at a time, no matter if the vision changes or alters a little bit, it's still within the same industry, and there's still a guide, and I'm very, very thankful for that.
