Today we’d like to introduce you to Dria Jackson.
Hi Dria, thanks for sharing your story with us. To start, maybe you can tell our readers some of your backstories.
Five years ago, what started as a journey to gain flexibility, turned into a journey of a lifetime.
Yoga was the catalyst that led me to be a self-care advocate. I learned the importance of daily check-ins with myself, being mindful of what I put in and on my body, and that yoga isn’t just about being on the mat. One day, you just get tired of being angry, and you realize that there is no one else to blame but yourself.
Yoga is the journey of the self, through the self, to the self. I believe in self-care always, all ways and through creating natural bath and body care, leading people through yoga, and helping guide people along their fitness journey. I offer people a journey to self-care from the inside out.
From 5 years ago to today, I became a certified yoga instructor, a certified personal trainer, became a formulator and creator of a bath and body care line and I became a full-time entrepreneur in Spring 21’ to dedicate myself to this work even in the midst of the pandemic.
This is the path that I choose every day and each time I’m able to help another person on their self-care journey, it reminds me that this is what I’m meant to do.
I’m sure you wouldn’t say it’s been obstacle-free, but so far would you say the journey has been a fairly smooth road?
It has been a bumpy ride. Learning how to build my brand, my business, building my own website and so much more has been a challenging and humbling experience. The pandemic made it a bit more difficult.
However, the hardest part was fully believing in myself and not holding back from the fear of failing. I’ve grown so much and I’m learning that there is always going to be room to grow, remaining a student is key.
Alright, so let’s switch gears a bit and talk business. What should we know?
Dria Love Co. Is a beauty, health, and wellness brand. We offer bath and body products from body butter, oils, and scrubs to bath Salts and shower melts. I’m looking to bring more requested additions to our line in due time, it takes time to make quality products.
I also offer in-person and virtual and private yoga sessions along with group yoga classes and personal training. I’m a traveling instructor so I’ll come to you. I remember when I first started going to yoga classes and some yoga instructors seemed to put on this persona and it didn’t seem like they were being their authentic selves.
What sets me apart is that even as a teacher I’m my authentic self and we can joke, laugh, and chat it up before class starts and while we flow I play the same soulful music I play in my own home during my personal practice. I like my classes to be an experience and that’s how I navigate my business as a whole. That’s what sets me apart from others
Brand-wise, I’m the proudest of the fact the growth my business has had over time. I consider my business my baby and I’m just so proud of how far I’ve come and that people are loving what Dria Love Co. Has to offer.
I’m always looking for like-minded individuals to network and partner with, so if you’re looking for the same thing send us an email at drialoveco@gmail.com.
We’d love to hear about any fond memories you have from when you were growing up?
My favorite childhood memory is sharing laughs with my late grandmother. She passed before I hit my teens but laugher is something I love so much and I still remember those stomach-turning laughs like it was yesterday.
Contact Info:
- Email: Drialove@gmail.com
- Website: www.drialove.com
- Instagram: Instagram.com/drialoveco
- Facebook: Facebook.com/drialoveco
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