We had the good fortune of connecting with Samantha Paulin and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Samantha, other than deciding to work for yourself, what was the single most important decision you made that contributed to your success?
I believe that investing in and prioritizing my well-being has been one of the single most important decisions I’ve made that contributed to my success. Some of the ways I prioritize my well-being is by engaging in daily self-care practices. Some of my go-to self-care practices are: acupuncture, yoga, riding my bike, spending time in nature, journaling, and going to therapy. My self-care practices allow me to manage the stress of entrepreneurship and live a more balanced life.

What should our readers know about your business?
Amethyst Behavioral Health is a private practice providing online counseling and wellness education to adults in Colorado and Ohio looking for a holistic approach to mental health and well-being. As a holistic mental health therapist, I am passionate about supporting other helping professionals who are struggling to manage stress, are seeking relief from anxiety and depression, and are looking to build confidence and set healthy boundaries. I utilize my skills as a certified yoga teacher, level 1 sound healer and clinical social worker to incorporate mind-body interventions such as: mindfulness, breathwork, sound healing, EFT tapping and trauma-informed yoga alongside cognitive behavioral therapy to help people feel more grounded & connected to their body while learning tools and strategies to better regulate their emotions and gain deeper insight into their thoughts, feelings and behavior patterns.

Let’s say your best friend was visiting the area and you wanted to show them the best time ever. Where would you take them? Give us a little itinerary – say it was a week long trip, where would you eat, drink, visit, hang out, etc.
I’m new to Colorado but some of my favorite spots to eat as a vegan are: Monse’s Pupuseria, Santana’s Vegan Grill, Slice 420 and Green Machine.

When friends and family come to visit, I love taking them to Red Rock Canyon Open Space, Garden of the Gods, Old Colorado City, and Manitou Springs to hike and explore.

The Shoutout series is all about recognizing that our success and where we are in life is at least somewhat thanks to the efforts, support, mentorship, love and encouragement of others. So is there someone that you want to dedicate your shoutout to?
I want to dedicate my shoutout to my husband, Jameel Paulin for his unconditional love and support.

Website: https://www.empoweredatamethyst.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/samkpaulin_

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samantha-paulin-msw-lisw-057b261a/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Amethyst-Behavioral-Health/100083759894896/

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