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

Hi Burgandi, have there been any changes in how you think about work-life balance?
Being a veterinary student, work-life balance is something that is almost nonexistent. One thing that I have learned about work-life balance over the years, is that it is not a 50-50 split. Where we make time for one thing we are sacrificing another thing. Therefore, we are not actually looking for work-life balance but rather we are looking for work-life harmony, in which our work life and our personal life can coexist and not lead to burnout and stress but rather productivity, peace, and happiness. I started my business during my first year of veterinary school which some people might say is an absurd thing to do but personally I had felt like I had a good grasp on my school/work life and my personal life. Adding in business ownership while I’m in a graduate program has definitely given me a busier schedule, but because I already had that work-life harmony it has also allowed me to establish an effective routine, prioritize my goals better, and be more focused and engaged in my work. It has also allowed me to be more present when I am making time for myself and my own needs.

Can you give our readers an introduction to your business? Maybe you can share a bit about what you do and what sets you apart from others?
B.Bodyy started in February of 2021, and we are a bath and body product line that incorporates health and well-being into your daily routine. Each product contains magnesium which can be applied to your body and absorbed through your skin. This allows the magnesium to bypass your gut and all the unwanted side effects of oral magnesium therapy, while still providing the amazing benefits, which include improved sleep quality, muscle recovery, relief from cramping and headaches, easing anxiety and depression, reducing inflammation, and much more.

The idea of creating B.Bodyy came to me one day when I realized how little people knew of the benefits of topical magnesium therapy and the multitude of ways you could apply it to your daily routine. I am an avid advocate of mental health and well-being, and since being in veterinary school I don’t always have the time to set aside for self-care and I believe many people can relate to this. My passion for adopting better wellness habits mixed with my passion for being my own boss is how I created B.Bodyy.

What sets B.Bodyy apart from others is our mission of delivering quality products that can be incorporated into your daily self-care routine, without it feeling like a chore. Most people look at self-care as a task, or something to set a specific day and time aside for. However, self-care should be happening around you all day every day, and with the versatility of magnesium benefits and the versatility of the products we create, we hope to teach people that self-care does not always have to feel like such a chore.

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.
A typical week with my best friend in town would include something like a nice hike at Betty B. Dearing Trail, Claremont Loop, Potato Mountain, or Mt. Hollywood Trail followed by a nice beach day at Santa Monica Beach. We always find somewhere to watch the sunset but the best places include Santa Monica or Venice Beach and Griffith Observatory. Some other fun activities we would have to do would be visiting museums, catch a movie at the Melrose Rooftop Theater, and check out the flea and flower markets in LA! And of course we would have to do brunch at Openaire, Mimosas and Bar, and Prospect Gourmand!

Who else deserves some credit and recognition?
Since starting my business, my very close friends and family are the ones who have shown me unconditional support and have cheered me on throughout my journey. Whether it’s words of encouragement, testing products, contributing ideas, or taking initiative to help me when I refuse to ask for help, they are an essential part of my story and contribute immensely to the success of my business.

Website: www.bbodyy.com

Instagram: @B.Bodyy

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