Ep 19 Centering Diversity and Inclusion in Wellness with Ashley Brooke and Liz Moore
In this episode of Career Thrivers, Brittany speaks with Ashley Brooke and Liz Moore from Triluna Wellness, an experiential wellness company that specializes in sustainable, realistic wellness with an emphasis on inclusivity and community. Ashley and Liz reflect on the unconventional yet fitting start to Triluna. Being both “people of action” with backgrounds in sales and marketing, it wasn’t hard for them to kickstart their wellness program as soon as they believed they had the resources and wherewithal to do so. While at first they planned on making Triluna a traditional brick-and-mortar facility, they eventually decided that they would hone in solely on services that epitomized the meaning, impact, and transformation most people in today’s world are looking for in a wellness program. It was through this decision that Ashley and Liz conceptualized Triluna’s three core services—movement, cooking, and coaching—structured around different types of gatherings, from corporate curriculum to community events. Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn: ● How Ashley and Liz combined their strengths and visions to create Triluna Wellness ● The “best time” to get started on your business ● Going from idea to startup launch ● Making inclusion a core value ● Dealing with unexpected challenges in business ● Building a strong network and finding mentors ● Advice for aspiring entrepreneurs Memorable Quotes: “Outwork your work.” “I don’t know that you’re ever ready for anything. You just have to be willing to jump in and go for it.” “If you don’t see yourself represented, you’re probably not going to go into that space.” “We move fast, iterate a lot, and fail a lot; but we’re always intentional. And that has been the big difference for us.” “A company culture is built from the top-down. So, by having our leadership be diverse, the company reflects that.” “Our tribe has been built so authentically, and that has just come from us speaking our minds.” Discover how Ashley and Liz are fostering diversity and inclusion in the wellness space with Triluna
