Online event
Setting up a service based business: A personal journey
Tuesday 04 November at 1:00PM
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Rachel shares her journey of building a successful service business from idea to self-employment.
What you’ll learn
- Hear Rachel’s story to understand how you can start and run your own service business.
- Learn from Rachel’s challenges so you feel ready to face your own.
- Get inspired by Rachel’s mindset to help you stay motivated and keep growing your business.
Description
This session will outline the personal journey Rachel has been through to start and manage a successful service - based business. From the idea and concept stage to the challenges of becoming and staying self-employed, Rachel will share her inspirational story.
Speakers
Rachel Mellish
Founder, Wellness Loft
Rachel is a certified Reiki Master, sound healing practitioner, and experienced trainer with a background in social work. She began her well-being journey in 2020 through Reiki, later establishing Rachs Wellness Loft in 2022. Her work has since expanded into sound therapy, where she delivers restorative sound bath experiences and holistic sessions to a diverse range of audiences — including schools, workplaces, families, and community groups. With a strong foundation in social care and training, Rachel brings a compassionate, trauma-aware approach to her sessions. Her mission is to make well-being practices accessible and impactful, supporting emotional resilience, relaxation, and connection in both personal and professional environments.