“I earn $400 a week caring for a senior citizen!”
“Fifteen years ago, when I moved
to California, people I met were
encouraging me to take yoga and
meditation. At that time, I was work-
ing in a high-stress job and they
thought it would help me cope better.
I took classes and tried many types of
practices, but I could never turn off
my mind and fully relax.
“Then, five years ago, I was search-
ing for something to help me reconnect
with myself and de-stress. A friend told
me about breathwork, a type of medita-
tion that includes simple techniques to
help you become aware of your breath-
ing and feel calm. After the first class,
I was hooked—I felt more relaxed,
confident and free for days afterward.
I was so excited that I wanted to spread
the word, so three years ago, I became
a breathwork coach (EileenFein.com).
“To launch my business, I completed
an online course on mindfulnessawareness, as well as a two-day train-
ing with my breathwork teacher, which
cost about $200. Although it wasn’t
necessary, it helped me learn how to
work with clients. I created a website
using Wix, a free service where you can
design a website, and I found my first
clients through word of mouth.
“Now I work with busy, stressed-
out people one-on-one or as a group,
in-person or on Zoom, a free video-
conference platform. My clients are
located locally and throughout the
U.S. I market the business with my
blog, podcasts and social media.
Each session lasts about an hour,
and I charge $150.
“I love that breathwork is so simple,
but it makes such a huge difference
in someone’s life. The money I make
doing this pays the bills, goes back
into the business and pays for extras
like my daughter’s summer camp.”“When I was working at a conve-
nience store, my neighbor had a
stroke and went blind in one eye.
A local church organization that was
helping her asked if I could volun-
teer to help with bathing, laundry
and meals, and I agreed. After a few
months, it was clear that the woman
needed more care, so the organiza-
tion contacted SYNERGY HomeCare
(SynergyHomeCare.com), but the
woman asked if I could be her care-
giver. I had taken care of my husband
when he was sick, and I was enjoying
helping her, so when I found out I
could be paid for it, I was thrilled.
“I filled out an application and had
blood tests to screen for tuberculosis.The company offered orientation,
training and other resources. I also
had to take a test and answer questions
about things like how to prevent the
spread of infection.
“Once I was hired, I quit my job and
started helping my client with clean-
ing, cooking and bathing. I also went
food shopping and to doctors’ appoint-
ments and made sure her home was
easy to navigate. After several months, I
moved on to working with a new client.
“I enjoy the work, and it makes me
feel good that I’m helping someone
in need. I work 40 hours a week and
make $10 an hour—money that pays
for extras like trips to the zoo with my
granddaughter or eating out!”“I make $150 an hour helping people de-stress”
helping others!
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Eileen^ Fein,^51 ,^
Los^ AngelesLouise Screnci, (^66) ,
Philadelphia
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