MAD LOVE MONDAY - Camille Wallach | Mobile Massage YEG

We go Q&A Style with Camille Wallach, the owner of Mobile Massage YEG. Her unique business provides in home and workplace massage around the greater Edmonton area. With over 12 years experience, Camille has worked in chiropractic and physical therapy clinics and decided to start her own business 3 years ago. Camille has seen huge growth expanding her team to 7 therapists providing massage therapy to Edmonton, Sherwood Park, St. Albert, Fort Saskatchewan, Leduc and Beaumont. Her goal to expand her workplace massage program is very interesting because who wouldn't want a massage at the office?! That's a corporate culture I would be interested in being involved with! I think YEGBOSSBABES corporate culture just shifted... Scroll down to learn more about this local bossbabe!

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What inspired you to start your own business?

The idea for mobile massage came from a couple different areas. I was working at a physical therapy clinic on the north side of Edmonton, they had a sister clinic in the south that didn’t have massage. The physios at the clinic would always ask where to refer, eventually I started doing mobile in the south. I had also interviewed at a company that offered their employees massage therapy in the workplace. I didn’t get the job, but that I was inspired me to pursue the workplace side of my company. This company offered this service to their employees, and that sparked the idea that other companies would like to do the same.

Our goal for Mobile Massage YEG is to provide quality massage therapy with convenience.

Do you have a go to quote / motto?

Always build quality relationships. I strive to build great trusting relationships with my clients and other business owners within the city.

What’s a personal goal of yours to accomplish? (time frame?)

A personal goal of mine is become a better public speaker. I have struggled most of my life being shy, recently have found myself having to do more presentations - That is something I am working on this year.

Do you have a professional goal or set of goals for your business?

I have massive goals for MMYEG. This year we are focusing on our workplace wellness program, helping companies incorporate massage therapy in their corporate culture.  We are also partnering with some hotels in the area and looking to expand that as well.

With the In- Home massage therapy we are looking to expand out into Spruce Grove, Stoney Plain and St. Albert, bringing on a therapist for each of these areas.

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Why do you love being an entrepreneur?

I love being an entrepreneur for many reasons. First of all I am working for my future. I can do as much or as little as I want, depending on the goals I want to reach. There is usually little stagnancy with growing a company, I’m always learning new things on how to expand my company.

Did you ever have a time where you wanted to give up? How did you overcome that feeling?

There have been multiple times I’ve wanted to give up. I have failed in some ventures I’ve taken with my company. Some things work, some don’t. When I think about giving up, that feeling doesn’t last long. I just remember I would never be OK working for someone else or working a 9-5.

What’s your best boss babe moment? (First moment of reassurance).

Last year I was nominated for Best Massage Therapist in YEG in YEGFitness Magazine. That brought a lot of credibility in the health community. I was also nominated again this year which felt really great!

What platform do you find most success / interaction from? (IE. Pinterest, Instagram, Facebook).

I find that Instagram has been the best! I get a few clients a month from this platform.

Work-life Balance: What do you do to destress? What is your must-have moment of the day (me time)?

Self care is a big priority for me. Practice what you preach! I get massages twice a month and see a chiropractor and acupuncturist once a month and Physio when needed. Yin Yoga classes twice a month, should be doing it once a week…I also journal daily and do 20 mins of meditation.

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RANDOM THOUGHTS FROM A #MOMBOSS - Ashley Fraser- Sexsmith | Chatty Girl Media

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Hi My name is Ashley. I have been an entrepreneur for 12 years and a mom boss for 9. My leap into entrepreneurship came from my creative spirit. I was always making things, crafting, being creative as a kid, I think you learn really young what you are good at, it just takes you a while to figure it out. My current company Chatty Girl Media was named because I have always been known as the chatty girl, it was the number 1 complaint my teachers had about me, she never shuts up! It's perfect for the industry i'm in because my job is all about making connections and it's something I am really good at! I have been married for 16 years to my high school sweetheart and we have 2 kids a cat and a dog which you will often see on my instagram feed! I love to travel, the getaway from my hectic life, I also love to shop and spend time with friends and family.

1. Find what you are good at without trying. It's the secret to success for me. I've been an entrepreneur for 12 years and both of my jobs have been based completely on creativity and that is what I am really good at. So many people struggle to find what they are good at, maybe you are trying to hard to figure that out?

2. Don't compare you life to others on social media. Wanna know why? Because those photos are edited, and curated, and sometimes not real life. Unfollow everyone online that doesn't make you feel adequate enough, its freeing!

3. You literally do not need to be friends with everyone. And once you accept that, that some people you just won't click with you can start focusing on living your best life possible.

4. Motherhood isn't rainbows and sunshines. Its happiness and sadness, smiles and tears, growth and pain. It doesn't have to be perfect, just be the best mom you can be.

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5. Stop trying to be like other people. Why not be happy with what you have? You are unique, you have amazing qualities, we all do! Your wasting your entire life trying to be just like someone else.

6. Listen to advise from others but take it with a grain of salt. Not everyone's opinion matters, you can listen, but in the end your life, your business, your relationships, they are your own, you can do whatever the hell you want because its your own life!

Ashley

TIPSY TUESDAY - M&M Energy Balls | Staz Fitness

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We saw this video on Instagram and were really happy to see how quick and easy this recipe is! Ok, ok, we also loved the fact that they has M&Ms in them too.. Going to the movie theatre- M&Ms sprinkled on top of popcorn is a staple - so why not find a healthier way to get your chocolate fix during the week!

Find the step-by-step video and a recipe to read below. Print this off and save for a day you are meal prepping for the week ahead. You can pop these into your lunch and snack on them while on-the-go or while you are sitting in the office needing a pick-me-up! Perfect for a quick pre-workout snack too!

Staz Fitness has other great recipe vids and images on their Instagram, so be sure to thank Ashley for sharing this recipe with us by giving her a follow. #babessupportingbabes

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INGREDIENTS

.▪️ 200g Oats

.▪️ 136g Natural Peanut Butter

.▪️ 100g Honey

.▪️ 60g Diesel French Vanilla Protein Powder

.▪️ 1/2 tbsp Vanilla Extract

.▪️ Lots of Cinnamon

.▪️ 62g Mini M&M’s

Mix all ingredients in a large bowl. I melt the peanut butter in the microwave for a minute before I add to the mixture as it mixes better that way! If mixture is too dry, add a tiny bit of water so you can roll the mixture into Balls.

Makes approximately 20 servings!

Keeps for about 1 week (if they last that long!) in an airtight container in the fridge.

MACROS: 6p/14c/4f, 120 calories 

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