Alive & Well

Prequel: Ep. 4 - Influencer-Founders, and You Can Too!

On today's episode, Mikayla and Mariah discuss "influencer-founders" in the wellness industry and how popular internet celebrities start their own businesses! They give some examples of successful Influencer-Founders and give tips for those of you trying to figure out if you should be the face of your brand or not. Lastly, they discuss the emotional side of building a wellness brand and how to leverage vulnerability as a way of connecting to consumers! Don't forget to follow the pod, rate us five stars, share your favorite episodes with your friends, and check in with us on Instagram! @aliveandwellpod @mikayla_schneider_ @mariahlwellman

Prequel: Ep. 3 - Being A Wellness Influencer

Something that has come up in Mariah's research a lot over the last 7-8 years is that influencers play a huge role in so many areas of our lives today, especially for millennials and Gen Z. So grab your notebooks and don't be late for class - join Professor Mariah and student Mikayla as they break down what it takes to be an influencer, the responsibility it comes with, and why they are having such a large impact in the wellness industry. You know what to do! @mariahlwellman @mikayla_schneider_ @aliveandwellpod

Prequel: Ep. 2 - A Look Inside the Wellness Industry

Let’s take a business and industry approach to defining wellness! With a critical and observational lens, this episode examines the Health and Wellness industry size, predicted growth, and interesting trends we are seeing from both businesses and consumers. Catch a new episode of Alive & Well every other Tuesday, and be sure give us a follow on IG to stay updated: @aliveandwellpod @mariahlwellman @mikayla_schneider_ Give the podcast a follow, leave us a review, and be sure to stay alive and well! Sources: https://www.mckinsey.com/industries/consumer-packaged-goods/our-insights/still-feeling-good-the-us-wellness-market-continues-to-boom [https://www.mckinsey.com/industries/consumer-packaged-goods/our-insights/still-feeling-good-the-us-wellness-market-continues-to-boom] https://www.precedenceresearch.com/health-and-wellness-market [https://www.precedenceresearch.com/health-and-wellness-market] https://www.zippia.com/advice/health-and-wellness-industry-statistics/ [https://www.zippia.com/advice/health-and-wellness-industry-statistics/]

Prequel: Ep. 1 - What is Wellness?

This week, Mikayla and Mariah talk give a little background into who they are and why they wanted to start this pod! Then they dig into how wellness is different from health, the six components of wellness, and why they think the wellness industry is here to stay. Catch up with them every other Tuesday for a new episode and follow them on IG: @aliveandwellpod @mariahlwellman @mikayla_schneider_