I've been mentoring and coaching for years. Starting from my Big Brother Big Sister years, and then into my corporate and nonprofit career. I had a two year stint counseling call-ins not to commit suicide, too.

Some would say starting a business in the often profitable consulting - counseling sector would be my cup of tea. In the absence of a formal MBA or PsychD etcetera... I begged to differ.

The inspiration for Turn Around Ventures LLC had nothing to do with coaching or counseling. And, for a long time my own eating was anything but health-conscious. So, it wasn't that either.

Truth be told, the vision for Turn Around Ventures was born in 2005 in the middle of a near total system shut-down: cancer surgery, corporate down-sizing, separation from family and loss of a supportive social structure in a new and foreign land. All within a short 12 month span.

A mature sage acquaintance once told me all leaders worth their salt go through at least one life transforming phase. Another wise sage acquaintance said I was at a cross-roads on the verge of a new venture.

I have some very kind mature and sage acquaintances. Not everyone was mature, sage or kind, as I recall. Including myself.

I had been waylaid and sidetracked sure enough. What I needed was a turn around. I recall literally turning around in my quiet living room at the dawn of a new year.....just as if a wise sage kind voice let me in on a secret - loudly.

I don't like being waylaid.

And, being sidetracked isn't really my style. So, over a near decade, a turn around was fashioned, through much inspiration, study, analyzing, letting go and letting in, falling down and getting up, trying this and then that. Coming to grips with and then dealing with chronic digestive health issues, allergies, detoxifying the liver and bringing balance to worn out nerves.

And that in a nutshell is the story behind Turn Around Ventures.

I'd like to say it's made me a better person.

I can say that I've gained a better understanding and appreciation for -

preventing & reversing chronic disease using organic whole food, exercise and meditation

a nutrient-rich diet for zest, energy, balance & longevity

a green responsible life

compassion - towards all life

Anything Turn Around is wrapped around these core principles. And, that's the legacy I share with you through a system of nutrition education and lifestyle coaching.

This venture has been far from mundane or unrewarding. This venture continues.

Dare to join me?

Aditi.

Leadership