From Training for the Olympics to Health and Fitness Entrepreneur; Darby Jackson Talks: Battling an Eating Disorder, Advocacy and Developing Confidence in a Male Dominated Industry!
This week the sisters are joined by go-getter extraordinaire, Darby Jackson— a former athlete turned entrepreneur with a history of standing up for what she believes in and diving headfirst into challenges to achieve success. Darby grew up in a family of entrepreneurs and started her first business at just 6 years old! At 10 years old, Darby began training for the Olympics in Water Polo and was a top recruit at Berkley, making the National Team. After losing a close friend to cancer and battling an eating disorder out of college, Darby found her calling in the health and wellness industry, first becoming a health and wellness consultant, then co-founding “Apres," one of the first plant-based, ready-to-drink protein beverage companies to hit the market--shaking up industry standards! In this episode, Darby also discusses: · Her first jobs out of college · Protesting her water polo coach at Berkeley · The psychological impact of leaving Water Polo and seeking greater ‘purpose’ · Joining a sorority and developing an eating disorder · Raising millions of dollars for lung cancer in her late friend’s honor, appearing on MSNBC · Building her own health consulting business, regularly appearing on local TV · Her daily confidence-building routine · The process of rebuilding a healthier body image and mindset around food and fitness · Her favorite healing modalities · The process of launching Apres and creating a formula that set it apart · How she prepared to pitch Venture Capitalists, often as the only woman in the room · The struggle in the hustle of entrepreneurship · Strengthening her adrenals, focusing on hormone balance, redefining true “wellness” for herself Note: Darby has parted ways with Apres since we recorded this interview. She is taking much needed time for rest and recovery and meditating on her next step! ** Resources: Darby on Instagram Boss Babes (Darby’s Podcast Inspiration) Aubrey Marcus (Darby’s Podcast Inspiration) ** During the intro to this episode, Ryan and Jess talk about preparation as a key to overcoming fear and anxiety and becoming more confident for big presentations Connect with us and let us know what you think of the podcast! Solo 2.0 Podcast on Instagram Jessica Suchan on Instagram Ryan Burch on Instagram Email us: Solo2.0Podcast@gmail.com