Why I Said No to Hustle Culture and Yes to Mental Wellness in Business

There was a time I thought building a business meant running myself into the ground — saying yes to everything, ignoring my gut, and mistaking exhaustion for success. It wasn’t sustainable, and it wasn’t making me a better business partner. Somewhere along the way, I realized that mental wellness in business isn’t optional. It’s the foundation. That shift changed everything about how I work, lead, and live.

The Moment I Knew My Business Needed a Mental Wellness Reset

When I first started this model of entrepreneurship, I thought success came from doing more, sleeping less, and saying yes to every opportunity. But over time, I noticed that my creativity, confidence, and decision-making were suffering. Burnout wasn’t a badge of honor. It was a warning sign.

That’s when I began to understand the connection between mental wellness and the quality of my work. As a certified mental wellness coach, I also saw how much this affected the women I worked with. Their results weren’t just about skill or strategy. They were tied to how well they could manage stress, maintain energy, and protect their emotional health. I knew that if I didn’t prioritize my own mental wellness, I couldn’t help them prioritize theirs.

Why Mental Wellness in Business Is Now My Non-Negotiable

Entrepreneurship demands focus, creativity, and resilience. All three rely on a healthy nervous system and a balanced mind. For me, mental wellness in business looks like:

• Protecting my energy and boundaries

• Prioritizing recovery and rest over constant hustle

• Staying aligned with my values so decisions feel easy and clear

These aren’t just “nice-to-haves.” They’re the reason I can lead effectively without burning out. They’re also what allows me to mentor other women with empathy, patience, and clarity — qualities that are nearly impossible to maintain when you’re running on empty.

Why I Chose The Mental Wellness Company

When I learned about Amare, I realized their mission matched the direction I was looking for — building a business in a way that supports, not drains, mental wellness. The company’s focus on gut-brain health, ingredient integrity, and a sustainable approach to leadership made it clear this was the right fit for me.

It’s not just another wellness business. It’s one that understands that mental wellness is the foundation for everything else. And it’s given me tools that I can pass along to my clients and team members so they can experience the same benefits in their own lives and businesses.

How I Support My Mental Wellness as an Entrepreneur

Part of building mental wellness in business is having tools that keep my mind clear and my stress balanced. My daily “mental wellness toolkit” includes products that support gut health, focus, motivation, and stress resilience. I think of it as my business insurance. Without it, I wouldn’t be able to show up for my team or my clients the way I desire to.

The Daily Drink I Rely On

As a mental wellness coach, I’ve seen how quickly burnout can derail even the most talented women. That’s why I teach strategies for protecting mental energy, creating healthy boundaries, and building habits that last. It’s not just about helping them succeed in business — it’s about helping them feel good while they do it.

Choosing Health Over Hustle

I used to chase every opportunity to serve, every zoom, every late night phone call, every Monday night meeting, every event. Now I choose only what aligns with my values, my energy, and my long-term vision. The courage to say no to hustle culture has made me a better leader and a happier human.

If you’ve been wondering if there’s a way to build a business without burning out, there is. And it starts with protecting your mental wellness.

If you’ve been looking for a way to build something meaningful without sacrificing your health and sanity, I’d love to have you join our next private conversation about what we do and why it works. Comment “TUESDAY” below to get the details for our next business intro call.

All the best to you,

Nelea R. Lane, CMWC

Certified Mental Wellness Coach

aka The Happy Juice Chick

Have questions? Message me here

*THESE STATEMENTS HAVE NOT BEEN EVALUATED BY THE FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION. THIS PRODUCT IS NOT INTENDED TO DIAGNOSE, TREAT, CURE, OR PREVENT ANY DISEASE.

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The Mood-Boosting Skincare Routine That Starts With a Drink

For Stress, Peace of Mind, Better Mornings, and Calmer Evenings.

Because how you feel shows up on your face. Let's make sure it tells the right story.

What Happens When Your Skincare and Your Supplements Work Together?

Some days it’s brain fog. Other days it’s redness, dullness, or that heavy look that makes you feel older than you are.

If you’ve ever stood in front of the mirror and thought, “This isn’t me,” you’re not alone.

Your skin and mood are connected. And now there’s a way to support both with a daily ritual that’s actually enjoyable.

Here’s what’s new and worth paying attention to:

1. Strawberry Bliss EDGE+ Happy Juice — a new flavor with brain and mood support

2. The Skin to Mind Corrective Skincare Collection — mood-boosting skincare that works through your skin’s sensory network

“Your skin listens to everything your mind and gut say.” -- Nelea Lane, CMWC

The Inside Ritual: Strawberry Bliss Happy Juice

This new summer release isn’t just a fun flavor. It’s a focus-supporting, mood-balancing functional drink powered by a nutrient blend called NutriCog™.

NutriCog™ supports:

• Sharper focus

• Faster memory recall

• Clearer thinking during stress

• Balanced neurotransmitters for emotional steadiness

All of that without caffeine, sugar spikes, or energy crashes.

You feel it within minutes. It’s clean, refreshing, and it really does taste like fresh strawberries with a hint of calm.

It’s my new favorite afternoon reset. -- Nelea Lane, CMWC

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The Outside Ritual: Skin to Mind Mood-Boosting Skincare

Skin to Mind is a new line of skincare correctives designed to visibly improve your skin while also calming your mind.

It works through your skin’s sensory pathways using ingredients and scent profiles that trigger relaxation, focus, and emotional balance.

The 3-product Skin to Mind mood-boosting set includes:

• OptiMIST Awaken + Glow Facial Mist

• NeuDay Brighten + Revitalize Serum

• NeuNight Restore + Renew Serum

Why Skin to Mind is Different

Most skincare brands might run a perception survey. Skin to Mind went further with three distinct clinical trials.

Clinical Instrument Testing

• 100% showed immediate improvement in radiance

• 97% reported softer, more even-toned skin

Emotional Response Testing (EEG and IAT)

• 94% described the mist as a reset for both skin and mind

• 91% felt calm and uplifted

• 82% said they felt more emotionally resilient

Consumer Experience Survey

• 94% noticed a mood boost

• 91% felt their skin looked and felt healthier and calmer

• 91% said the scents helped them feel better emotionally

These results aren’t just lucky. They’re backed by active ingredients that do more than moisturize. HuG Cell™ is an adaptogenic blend of Rhodiola and L-theanine designed to help calm your nervous system through the skin’s sensory network. SeaMist Ferment is like kombucha for your face — a fermented superblend that supports your skin barrier and helps lock in hydration. And Bakuchiol, a plant-based alternative to retinol, gently smooths and revitalizes without irritation. Together, they work in harmony to visibly improve your skin while supporting how you feel beneath the surface.

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What’s Not Inside Skin to Mind Matters Too

Clean skincare should feel good and do good — without asking your body to filter through junk it never needed in the first place.

The entire Skin to Mind collection is thoughtfully formulated without:

• Parabens

• Sulfates (SLS/SLES)

• Phthalates

• PEGs

• Mineral oils

• Artificial fragrances

• Artificial dyes

• Animal-derived ingredients

• Gluten

• GMOs

And yes, it’s cruelty-free. No animal testing. No compromises.

It’s proof that high-performance skincare doesn’t have to come with a long list of chemical trade-offs. Just results you can see — and ingredients you can trust.

What Others Are Saying

This isn’t just getting attention in wellness circles. Major beauty and trend publications are paying attention too.

WWD called Skin to Mind “a mood-boosting skincare brand bridging dermatology and neuroscience” — highlighting how Amare is leading the next wave of self-care by connecting how we feel to how we look.

Trend Hunter praised the line as “a new frontier in neurocosmetic self-care,” applauding the way it combines visible results with measurable mood improvements.

And Beauty News Daily reported that Skin to Mind is “raising the standard for skincare with real emotional response testing — not just beauty claims.”

In other words, this isn’t fluff. It’s functional, science-backed skincare that’s setting a new bar for what your daily routine can do.

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Why Strawberry Bliss and Skin to Mind Work Together for Mood-Boosting

Strawberry Bliss supports your mood, memory, and motivation from the inside. Skin to Mind supports your glow, calm, and emotional resilience from the outside.

Together, they support:

• Hormone balance

• Cortisol regulation

• Emotional clarity

• Glowing, calm skin

This is your new wellness routine. In a glass. On your skin. Working with your body, not against it. -- Nelea Lane, CMWC

It starts in your gut. But it doesn’t stay there.

Why this Matters

Stress shows up on your skin. It also shows up in your focus, your energy, and your sense of self.

You don’t need an overhaul. You just need support that makes a real difference — and feels good to use.

This is what mood-boosting skincare looks like.

And yes, you’ll feel it.

Until next time — nourish your gut, calm your stress, and let your skin do the glowing.

Nelea R. Lane, CMWC

Certified Mental Wellness Coach

aka The Happy Juice Chick

Have questions? Message me here

*THESE STATEMENTS HAVE NOT BEEN EVALUATED BY THE FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION. THIS PRODUCT IS NOT INTENDED TO DIAGNOSE, TREAT, CURE, OR PREVENT ANY DISEASE.

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Stressed Skin? It Might Be Coming from Your Gut. Exploring the Gut-Brain-Skin Connection

Understanding the Gut-Brain-Skin Connection

I thought the uneven skin tone, dry skin, dullness, larger looking pores, and extra puffiness were just hormones or bad products. Maybe even aging. But deep down, I sensed stress had something to do with it.

When your body is running on stress for too long, it shows up on your skin — not overnight, but slowly, subtly, and then all at once. And pretty soon, you dread looking in the mirror.

“Your skin listens to everything your mind and gut say.” -- Nelea Lane, CMWC

The truth is, your skin has a mood of its own. And that mood is often shaped by what’s happening in your gut — and your brain.

Understanding the Gut-Brain-Skin Connection

There’s a powerful relationship between the gut, brain, and skin — known as the gut-brain-skin axis. And when one is out of balance, it doesn’t stay quiet. It speaks up in the form of:

• Breakouts or flares that seem to come out of nowhere

• Increased sensitivity, redness, or irritation

• Dull or uneven tone that won’t respond to your usual skincare

• Puffiness or sluggish detox

• And sometimes … that just-not-myself feeling in your skin

Science now confirms that both your gut and skin have their own microbiomes — delicate ecosystems of bacteria, enzymes, and nutrients. They’re constantly communicating with your brain through hormones, neurotransmitters, and the vagus nerve.

So when your gut is inflamed or overwhelmed by stress, your skin feels it. And it shows.

Why Your Skincare Alone Can’t Fix It

If you’ve ever cleaned up or changed your skincare routine but still felt like something was missing … you’re not imagining it. Topical products only go so far when the problem starts deeper.

"Healing begins in the gut, but it doesn’t end there. It shows up in your energy, your mood — and your glow.” -- unknown

When you start supporting the gut-brain axis from the inside out, your skin can finally calm down, catch up, begin to heal, and show signs of balance.

What to Expect When You Start Supporting Your Gut-Brain Axis

You won’t wake up glowing overnight — but you will feel a shift. And the longer you nourish your gut-brain connection, the more your skin will reflect it.

Here’s what many people experience:

• In 30 days: Better digestion, fewer cravings, more steady energy

• In 60 days: More emotional resilience, improved mood, less stress-reactive skin

• In 90 days: Noticeably more clarity, brighter skin, balanced hormones, and better sleep

It starts in your gut. But it doesn’t stay there.

Where to Start

The easiest way to begin is by identifying how stress might be showing up for you.

→ Start with the Stress Type Quiz. I created it as a Certified Mental Wellness Coach to help women pinpoint what kind of stress they’re carrying — and how it might be affecting their whole body, including your skin and hair.

→ Try a 90-day gut-brain support protocol with clinically studied ingredients designed to reduce cortisol, support mood, and restore balance from within.

Take the Stress Type Quiz Here

Until next time — nourish your gut, calm your stress, and let your skin do the glowing.

Nelea R. Lane, CMWC

Certified Mental Wellness Coach

aka The Happy Juice Chick

Have questions? Message me here

*THESE STATEMENTS HAVE NOT BEEN EVALUATED BY THE FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION. THIS PRODUCT IS NOT INTENDED TO DIAGNOSE, TREAT, CURE, OR PREVENT ANY DISEASE.

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