How a Trauma-Informed Therapist Built a Purpose-Driven Wellness Business
About this episode
Nilisha Williams discusses building a purpose-driven wellness business and the importance of self-care in leadership.
Trauma-informed therapist, entrepreneur, and transformational leader Nilisha Williams explores what it really takes to build a wellness business rooted in purpose, genuine care, and lasting impact. As the founder and CEO of ACCE Wellness Center, she shares why putting yourself first is not selfish, how self-care impacts leadership, and why the right people can make or break a mission-driven organization. Nilisha also reflects on discovering her calling as a teenager, the realities of leading a behavioral health organization, and her approach to helping children and families break generational cycles. From emotional wellness and entrepreneurship to managing anxiety and finding purpose, she challenges listeners to look inward, focus their energy, and consider what they can offer the world. Key Takeaways Self-care is not selfish. Putting yourself first allows you to show up better for the people who depend on you. A successful business should be built around something you genuinely understand, enjoy, and care about. Hiring people who genuinely want to help can create a powerful competitive advantage for a purpose-driven organization. When anxiety and outside noise become…
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