Hi there!
I’m taking a bit of a pivot from my norm today as I’ve had something on my heart and mind that I’d like to share.
Let me start with a quick story about something I recently experienced that spawned my reason for today’s note.
I’ve had a business relationship with someone for about 8 years now.
I’ve been a client of theirs and have referred probably close to 50 people (my own clients – some of you here – and others) over these years.
I was aware from the jump that the way we run our respective businesses was different, but decided their knowledge and resources outweighed that at the time.
I never asked for a kickback or even a thank you. I sent people to them because I want to help my clients as best as I possibly can and as much as I wish I could tell you that food “fixes” everything – it doesn’t. I needed other resources of healing.
The most recent experience I had with this person was via a client I referred to them – this client has a particularly challenging case. She’s been sick for quite some time – so you can imagine – the need for genuine care would go a long way for her.
But, due to a lack of follow through and communication – this client was literally left in the dust by them – at a very low point, she felt uncared for and completely unsupported. In spite of the money she’s spent with them, my communication with them, etc. – there was no care shown – not only that, no acknowledgement.
I could go into the details – but, no need. I am not here to prove my case or even share this person’s name as I have no interest in taking business (except my own and future referrals) away from them. While I believe they are unprofessional and careless, I do still feel they are extremely knowledgeable and at heart, a good person.
I digress – why am I sharing all of this with you?
Because it got me thinking…
I hope none of you have ever felt this way with me.
I got into this business because I want to CARE for people. I’ve had many clients achieve their exact goals and some not, but achieve others they didn’t even know they had. But what I hope, more than any amount of weight being lost or body fat percentage going down or gut healing or a new workout routine, etc – that you have all felt deeply cared for by me.
I know I say it fairly often and hope that my frequency in saying it has not made it mundane – I am SO grateful for each one of you. For your trust in me with perhaps your biggest asset – your body and your health. It is not taken lightly and perhaps sometimes a bit too intensely lol 🤷🏼♀️
So here’s my ask – if you have ever felt uncared for or “left in the dust” by me – please let me know that and allow me to make those amends.
And, if you need care – PLEASE do not hesitate to reach out and ask for it.
I recently had a past client take his life. It has crushed me – while our work ended some time ago – upon hearing the news, the first thing I thought was that I wished so badly he’d reached out and at least let me encourage him.
We have no idea what others are going through. You hear from me every Sunday and yet, you really don’t know what’s going on in my life nor do I know about yours.
Please know that you are SAFE here, what is said between us stays between us, and my door is ALWAYS open.
Sending each of you the biggest, tightest, most awkwardly long hug 😉
🫶🏼
Alix