We had the good fortune of connecting with Laura Alessio and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Laura, what role has risk played in your life or career?
I think about risk as an opportunity in life. I can’t recall where I first heard it, but I love the statement “the only difference between fear and excitement is your attitude.” Of course there can be fear in taking risks, but if we never take the chance we may never be presented with the same opportunity again and may miss out on a potentially life changing experience. Another quote I really like is “make the choice to take the chance or your life will never change.”

Taking risks has allowed me to start my own business and give me the freedom to work from anywhere, making my dream come to fruition. I remember when I studied abroad in college and new opportunities presented themselves and a lot of us replied “why not?” when responding whether we should participate or not. This outlook really stuck with me as I have often maintained a very similar mindset when presented with a potentially promising venture.

Can you give our readers an introduction to your business? Maybe you can share a bit about what you do and what sets you apart from others?
My business, Nurse Coach Alessio, provides compassionate and non-judgmental Health and Wellness Nurse Coaching services committed to helping individuals find their optimal physical, mental, and emotional health. I offer one-on-one highly personalized coaching where I work with clients in a collaborative partnership to identify unique needs, challenges, and aspirations. I take a holistic, whole-person approach to wellness and believe that lasting change and vitality come from addressing all aspects of life including physical, mental, and emotional. I commit to being your dedicated guide, providing the support, accountability, and motivation you need to overcome challenges and cultivate sustainable, healthy habits. I’m here to listen, understand, and provide the guidance needed to overcome obstacles, build confidence, and achieve wellness goals.

During our sessions we’ll delve into various aspects of wellness and co create a customized plan and goals together that fit seamlessly into your lifestyle ensuring that the changes you make are sustainable and enjoyable. We can work on anything from nutrition/healthy eating, physical activity/fitness, stress management/mindfulness, chronic condition management, sleep optimization, and or any other areas relevant to your life. Together, we’ll embark on a transformative journey towards vitality, fulfillment, and lasting wellbeing.

My experience as a devoted practitioner of yoga and meditation for the past 20 years complements my professional expertise. As a certified yoga teacher, I integrate holistic practices into my coaching, emphasizing the importance of mental and physical well-being. With my unique background of clinical knowledge, cultural competence, holistic practices, and passion for living an active, balanced life I’m dedicated to guiding others toward prime health and fulfillment.

My mission is to empower individuals on their journey to achieve optimum health and well-being through compassionate nursing care, evidence-based coaching, guidance, and support. I aim to inspire sustainable lifestyle changes by providing personalized coaching and holistic education that fosters self-discovery and promotes physical, mental, and emotional wellness. I also am about half way through my Functional Medicine for Nurses course and will be incorporating that specialty knowledge into my coaching services as well.

Business-wise, I got to where I am today by persevering and I don’t know that it is ever easy for anyone. I overcame challenges by remaining dedicated and determined. The lessons I’ve learned along the way are to never give up, follow your passions, and always do your best. There are always going to be good days and not so good days, but in life I have learned that you’ve got to take what you’ve got and do with it what you can, and I have come to love being an Entreprenurse.

Let’s say your best friend was visiting the area and you wanted to show them the best time ever. Where would you take them? Give us a little itinerary – say it was a week long trip, where would you eat, drink, visit, hang out, etc.
Depending on the weather we would definitely head to one of the many beautiful beaches that San Diego has to offer…

Mission Beach (beach and/or bayside, eat at Funky Lemon, Molly’s, Draft, Cannonball or Catamaran), La Jolla Shores and walk north to Black’s Beach (if you don’t mind seeing a lot of old men in birthday suits), Del Mar (eat at Jake’s Del Mar or Poseidon on the water)…

Sailing and/or boating in San Diego Bay with a stop for dinner at Portside Pier and catch a concert from the boat outside Rady Shell or Humphreys…

Hike Torrey Pines and if you’re feeling adventurous take one of the trails down the cliffs to Blacks Beach or go watch people jumping off the cliff hang-gliding/paragliding from the Glider port…

Kate Sessions Park (set up a picnic for one of the best views of the city)

Catch an incredible sunset view and watch the planes go by at Mister A’s…

Visit Coronado and the Hotel Del…

Day or overnight trip down to Valle de Guadalupe in Baja for some good food, wine, and views (some favorite spots are Solar fortun, Fauna, Finca Altozano, and Cuatro Cuatros)…

The Shoutout series is all about recognizing that our success and where we are in life is at least somewhat thanks to the efforts, support, mentorship, love and encouragement of others. So is there someone that you want to dedicate your shoutout to?
Yes, I would like to dedicate my shoutout to my family, friends, colleagues, and boyfriend as their support has been instrumental in my success.

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