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“Your gut has literally trillions of microbes, that’s one hundred thousand times more than the number of humans on planet earth. Your gut is a galaxy for these microbes. When you heal them, soothe them, and give them great nutrients to feed on, you’re creating a positive environment for your little universe.” – Melissa Boloña
Intro
Today I’m interviewing dietician, entrepreneur, model, and actress Melissa Boloña about what it’s like to own her business, Beauty and the Broth.
We talk about her transition from acting to entrepreneurship, how she manages the daily stress of her responsibilities for her company, and how the health benefits of bone broth can extend to your mood too!
Highlights:
- 02:40 The passion that led Melissa to transition from acting to entrepreneurship
- 05:33 The health and beauty benefits of bone broth
- 08:09 How gut health is connected to your mood
- 12:07 What makes bone broth a “gateway drug” to wellness
- 13:35 How reminding herself of her agency helps Melissa handle the stressors of being a solo entrepreneur
- 15:25 How Melissa’s multicultural upbringing taught her adaptability
- 18:00 The best way to start incorporating bone broth into your diet
- 19:40 The ingredients in Beauty and the Broth’s innovative vegan bone broth
- 20:25 Melissa reflects on her struggle with setting personal boundaries
Connect with Melissa Boloña:
Melissa Boloña is a Registered Dietician and the Founder and CEO of Beauty & the Broth, a beauty and wellness brand offering shelf-stable, direct-to-consumer bone broth that’s care-free, convenient, and customizable.
Growing up in both the United States and Peru, Melissa was immersed in dual cultures which led her to appreciate various approaches to natural beauty and expressions of creativity. After completing education in International Marketing in Paris, she decided to pursue acting and went on to lead a successful career alongside many A-list actors in Hollywood and starring in more than 20 films.
Working many years in the creative industry led to Melissa feeling exhausted and unmotivated. Searching for a cure in all the wrong places, Melissa found herself at home with her family where her sister introduced her to bone broth. She immediately saw results, finding her energy levels increased, gut-health improved and her mind clear with purpose.
Melissa soon got down to business in her own kitchen, testing countless ratios and recipes and figuring out a way to bring flavorful, collagen-rich bone broth to the masses. A natural entrepreneur, her mission is to provide convenient access to this magical elixir so that everyone has an opportunity to experience its benefits.
After a year of development, Beauty & the Broth was perfected and launched in late 2020, delivering holistic healing and beauty both inside and out.
Melissa currently lives and works in Los Angeles, California. In her spare time, she enjoys pilates, cycling, playing chess and backgammon, taking her pups to the park, and also continues her longtime philanthropic endeavors.
To learn more, please visit beautyandthebroth.com or find Melissa on Instagram at @melissabolona.
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