Today we’d like to introduce you to Stephanie Sahadeo.
Hi Stephanie, thanks for sharing your story with us. To start, maybe you can tell our readers some of your backstory.
Previously, I had been working as a self-employed personal trainer. Once covid hit, and we were on shut down, I had to adjust and find a way to not only make ends meet but still fulfill my purpose, which was helping others through health & wellness. On my own personal journey of veganism, I took juicing and would share my creations on social media, as well as close friends. After great feedback, I decided to start selling my drinks which blossomed into the business that it is today. I love learning more about how I can improve the taste, texture, contents of my recipes and create new ideas. From just taking preorders for one flavor per week, I’ve now been able to host a website featuring all eight flavors, shipping nationwide.
Can you talk to us a bit about the challenges and lessons you’ve learned along the way. Looking back would you say it’s been easy or smooth in retrospect?
One of my biggest struggles was having confidence in my product. At first, I was super excited that everyone would enjoy my juices but I soon learned not everyone would see the value in my product. I had to find my audience and figure out how to reach them without being discouraged. Sometimes this would be hard especially when there is so much more competition out there, but focusing on what makes my brand and product unique and different help me push through.
Alright, so let’s switch gears a bit and talk business. What should we know about your work?
I’m a creative; I enjoy expressing my thoughts and ideas through different mediums, from painting, cooking, crafts, and so forth. I became a Certified Personal Trainer in 2017, where helping others reach their health goals was my main priority. Connecting with my clients and finding different unique workout plans each time we trained helped not only my clients stay motivated and focused but allowed me to challenge myself to be versatile and come up with different methods to help them achieve their goals. With Dushi Juicy, I am able to experiment with different fruits, vegetables to create various flavors and recipes. I believe my creative passion mixed in with purpose helps set me aside from others as I combine fun, new, unique style with healthy and meaningful purpose. I’m most proud of finding a way to align both what I value with what I am most passionate about.
In terms of your work and the industry, what are some of the changes you are expecting to see over the next five to ten years?
I see the health & wellness industry increasing significantly over the next few years as more people are starting to take better care of themselves in their diets and lifestyle. I believe this will allow myself and my brand to continue to grow, expand and open doors for more possibilities. Although competition will arise, especially in large corporations, I believe my authenticity, creativeness and business drive will allow me to persevere to overcome any obstacles.
Pricing:
- 16oz juice bottles – $10 each
- 3 pack of 16oz juice bottles – $25
- 1/2 gallon juices – $30 each
- Detox juice cleanses begin at $75 for 2 days
- Additional products are coming early 2022
Contact Info:
- Email: Dushijuicy@gmail.com
- Website: GetDushiJuicy.com
- Instagram: https://instagram.com/dushijuicy
- Facebook: https://facebook.com/itsdushijuicy/
Image Credits:
https://instagram.com/ks_productshots Kadeem Stewart
