Crystals and Commerce: A Journey of Healing and Business with Nia Bright

Episode 5: Crystals and Commerce: A Journey of Healing and Business with Nia Bright

Episode Duration: 45 minutes

Nia Bright shares her transformative journey from experiencing a severe health crisis to becoming the owner of Good Vibrations Rock Shop, a vibrant crystal shop and event space in downtown Stratford, Ontario.

Episode Highlights:

• The unexpected path from health crisis to business ownership
• Transitioning into entrepreneurship with no prior experience
• Building and nurturing a team in a holistic wellness business
• The challenges and rewards of purchasing an existing business
• Expanding from retail to education through online courses
• Creating a space that combines commerce with healing

About Our Guest:

Nia Bright is the majority owner of Good Vibrations Rock Shop, a crystal shop and event space in downtown Stratford. Her journey into entrepreneurship began following a life-altering thyroid condition in 2016 that led her to explore holistic wellness. Today, she's an expert in the metaphysical properties of stones, curating rare and high-quality crystals from around the world. Beyond retail, Nia has developed online crystal courses, making crystal education accessible to a broader audience.

Key Takeaways:

• How personal challenges can lead to unexpected business opportunities
• The importance of authenticity in wellness-based businesses
• Strategies for learning business management on the job
• Building a team that aligns with your business values
• Balancing commercial success with healing intentions
• Tips for purchasing and growing an existing business

Resources for Entrepreneurs:

Stratford Perth Centre for Business
Website: https://www.stratfordperthbusiness.ca/
Email: info@stratfordperthbusiness.ca
Book a Free Consultation: https://airtable.com/app2gRqysORdgAAlp/shrN489caaX9MAifL

The Centre offers complimentary consultation and resources for new and established small businesses, including:

• Business start-up services
• Strategic planning
• Digital marketing strategies
• Educational workshops and events

Presented in partnership with the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario)