From postnatal incontinence to midlife health challenges, Caribbean women are often navigating wellness issues in silence. In this episode of the Island Woman Podcast, I sit down with Barbadian entrepreneur Mialisa Garnes, founder of The Wellness Growth Agency and host of the Wellness & Growth Journeys podcast. Mialisa shares how her own experience as a new mother over 35 inspired her to carve out a niche in health and wellness marketing, building trust, community, and visibility for women-centered clinics, coaches, and practitioners.
đź“Ś Timestamps
00:00 – Intro
02:38 – 3 essentials for a Caribbean woman entrepreneur’s survival kit
04:36 – Why choosing a niche in a small market works
07:09 – Mialisa’s personal reasons for choosing the health and wellness niche
12:09 – How marketing bridges the knowledge gap in the health and wellness sector
15:47 – Essential marketing for new health and wellness businesses on a budget
23:11 – Why starting the Wellness Growth Podcast was important
28:33 – An alarming issue in women’s health and wellness in the Caribbean
We talk about:
🌺 Why marketing women’s health in the Caribbean requires sensitivity and education
🌺 How Caribbean women can stop “settling” and put our health first
🌺 What small wellness businesses should prioritize when starting digital marketing
🌺 The importance of showing up, telling your story, and bridging the gap between care providers and women seeking support
If you’re an entrepreneur, wellness professional, or simply a Caribbean woman curious about how we can take better care of ourselves, this conversation will spark ideas and inspiration.
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