In this episode, we spotlight Rachel Hensler, founder of The Aesthetic Portal, for an honest conversation about healing, worthiness, and building a business that reflects who you truly are. After more than a decade in aesthetic medicine and years of pouring everything into her work and motherhood, Rachel reached a moment of deep burnout. A solo retreat in Costa Rica became a turning point, reconnecting her to herself and reshaping how she understands beauty, wellness, and care. What emerged was a vision for something deeper than surface-level aesthetics. Rachel shares her journey as a single mother, a long-time clinician, and a first-time business owner navigating both personal transformation and entrepreneurship. We explore how chronic stress shows up in the body, why inner healing matters just as much as external treatments, and what it looks like to treat the whole person rather than just symptoms. In this conversation, we talk about: Burnout, identity, and returning to yourself The link between nervous-system health and aging Worthiness and how many entrepreneurs tie it to success or revenue Building a values-led business in an image-driven industry Lessons learned from launching a business without prior marketing or tech experience Creating a healing-centered space rooted in authenticity and education Rachel also walks us through the integrative approach behind The Aesthetic Portal, including breathwork, reiki-infused facials, somatic healing, red light therapy, infrared sauna, peptides, and education-focused aesthetic care. If you’re a business owner, healer, or creative who has ever felt disconnected while building something meaningful, this episode offers reflection, grounding, and a reminder that healing and growth are ongoing processes.

📍 Location: 3115 W Bay to Bay Blvd, Suite C Tampa, FL

🌐 Website: https://theaestheticportal.com/

📈 Entrepreneur resources: https://bizgrowthcollective.com

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