Today we’d like to introduce you to Emily Gillespie and Jessica Reader
Hi, Emily and Jessica; please kick things off for us with an introduction to yourself and your story.
Jessica and I (Emily) met as yoga teachers at our yoga studio, Surya Yoga Studio (in Simpsonville). We were immediately drawn to one another because of our love for yoga and where we both were in our lives. She was looking for more clients for her nutrition business, and I did the same with my yoga/marketing side business. After getting to know each other and having a fun St. Patrick’s Day dinner, we hosted a local podcast together! She had experience with podcasts, and I have years of experience in marketing/production, so it just made sense! We call our podcast “The Vitalized Way” a combination of our businesses (Jessica has a Vitalized Body, and I have Up Way Wellness + Branding). We decided to discuss yoga, mindfulness, nutrition, journaling, and everything in between that would align with those topics. We also bring in local guests who are also in the wellness field. We started our podcast in June 2023, and as we approach our year anniversary, we have 43 episodes! We do most of our recording at Jessica’s home, in her cozy office. We have an Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, and Threads account @thevitalizedway. As this is a passion project, we do what we can with our busy schedule to publish weekly episodes. You can listen to us anywhere you get your podcasts (Spotify, Apple, iHeartRadio, etc.).
Would it have been a smooth road, and if not, what are some of the biggest challenges faced along the way?
Technology is always exciting in anything we do, specifically learning how to record and edit successfully. Social media is another interesting element in producing a podcast. Figuring out the algorithm, recording reels, engaging with relevant accounts, and regularly posting can become a lot of work if we don’t only have a little time throughout our busy schedules. Besides those elements and learning each other’s strengths, we had much fun with this!
Thanks. So, what else should our readers know about your work and what you’re currently focused on?
Emily has her Master’s in Mass Communication and owns her wellness and branding company, Up Way, LLC. She’s a registered yoga teacher with 200 hours and teaches at Surya Yoga Studio. Sportsclub and BridgeWay Station. With her LLC, she is a digital marketing guru who manages social media and graphic design for local small businesses. With Surya, she is leading their first international yoga retreat in Costa Rica this June. Jessica is a Master Nutritionist and Board Certified Health Coach. She is also a yoga instructor at Surya and leads outdoor yoga classes at Conestee Nature Preserve. Her office is in Surya so she can see clients in a relaxed, professional setting. Jessica brings a sense of calmness to her practice while honoring the essence of helping others improve their nutritional journey. She has produced many Udemy classes, local retreats, and online yoga classes. These women are powerhouses within their field, which is why their podcasts have succeeded. They give you realness while hoping their words will help someone struggling with finding their way in life, yoga, nutrition, and more!
Can you talk to us about happiness and what makes you happy?
We love hearing when our listeners give us feedback for the podcast, which is always very friendly! It makes us feel like all the work we’ve been doing has paid off! That is our goal with The Vitalized Way: helping others find themselves through the topics we discuss. Emily loves conditioning her yoga practice by attending local yoga classes, traveling the world, being at the beach, cooking delicious meals with her supportive husband, and hiking with her adopted dog, Canon. Jessica has lived in 9 states and is overjoyed to have settled in the Greenville area. She loves her husband and two cats, yoga, traveling, herbal tea, and especially being outdoors in nature! Thank you for taking the time to read about us and listening to The Vitalized Way! You all stay vitalized!
Contact Info:
- Website: https://upwaytoday.com/the-vitalized-way-podcast/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thevitalizedway/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thevitalizedway
- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nB62LuuPBYU&t=572s
- Other: https://vitalizedbody.com/thevitalizedway/
