Meet Lemia & Joshua Astarabadi-bowser | Holistic Health Practitioners, Master Aromatherapists, Musicians, Mystics, Yoga Instructors, and Entrepreneurs

We had the good fortune of connecting with Lemia & Joshua Astarabadi-bowser and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Lemia & Joshua, other than deciding to work for yourself, what was the single most important decision you made that contributed to your success?
What is success? Some people say that success is measured by how how many clients you have, how much money your business is making, and how many followers you have on social media platforms. However, true success can only come when you follow your heart , stay true to your purpose, connect your business to serving the greater community, and have the courage to keep going when things become challenging. It isn’t easy to do the right thing, and after being in the world of holistic health for 20+ years, we have discovered that it is rare to find businesses with pure intentions. We started our journeys working for people we trusted to do the right thing when push came to shove. After learning what really happens behind the scenes, we had some difficult choices to make. The choice was between compromising our morals to potentially gain success, or to walk away with a clear conscience and start anew. After years of trying to make changes from within the organizations we were a part of, we realized that our efforts were meaningless to those who could actually do something about it. The choice to walk away was the most difficult to do emotionally, mentally, and financially. We had to lose everything we had built up for so many years in order to start over from scratch. Losing everything we had built opened so many new doors. Today, as we look back at that turning point in our careers, we feel so grateful that we had the strength to walk away from corruption, greed, narcissism, and abuse. That decision was the single most important choice we made as entrepreneurs, and it has worked out better than we had ever expected. Our advice to anyone in this situation is to always follow your heart, no matter what the decision may be. That is the only way that you will feel good about what you are doing, and by feeling good, you will attract more goodness into your life in both a personal and business capacity.

Can you open up a bit about your work and career? We’re big fans and we’d love for our community to learn more about your work.
In the Holistic Health world, we have our own essential oil company, we play live music and have several recorded albums, and we help people in both groups and on a one-on-one basis in health and wellness through massage therapy, yoga, nutrition/plant-based cooking, in marriage/birth/family, and as facilitators of private sessions, classes, and trainings. In this world, there is something for everyone. What sets us apart is our bottom line. We value integrity more than profit. When we speak to our clients, we take an honest and humble approach. If it is not a good fit, or the right match for either side, then we move on with gratitude. We believe there is enough for everyone, and a teacher for every student who desires to learn. Instead of going after clients aggressively, we rely on word-of-mouth and repeat students/customers to grow our businesses. We are the first to own up to our mistakes if they are made. It is important for us to be real with people and to see everyone as equal in this human family. No one is more powerful than another, and by focusing on our strengths while working on the weaknesses, we create the space to continue to grow and become better. Some of these lessons have come easier than others, but overall, we are grateful for all that we have learned as individuals, as a married couple, and as business partners. We have overcome some major challenges by persevering when things felt hopeless, being patient with the healing process and the time it takes to move forward, practicing forgiveness every day, staying present, and focusing on our love for one another and what we do. The mission and purpose we feel in our hearts has always kept us moving forward when it was most difficult. Simply said, we love helping people and animals live their best lives on this planet, and a heart-centered and honest approach is what has always driven us forward in life, love, and business.

Any places to eat or things to do that you can share with our readers? If they have a friend visiting town, what are some spots they could take them to?
Our best friend is coming to San Clemente, and we are excited to give them a taste of what we Love. We plan to spend a lot of time at the ocean, kayaking, taking a surfing lesson, going whale watching, and taking walks by the water. On the days that we want to stay on land, we will hike Caspers Wilderness Park as well as local trails in the canyons. Our favorite vegan-friendly spots to eat are Vibe Organic Kitchen & Juice, Alohana Acai Bowls, Las Golondrinas Mexican Food, and The Little Kitchen Asian Cafe, to name a few. We can check out the Coach House to see what kind of live music is in town that week, and enjoy a night out for fun. San Clemente is a mellow little town with some hidden gems that we can enjoy downtown, as well as a walk on the pier. For rest and relaxation, we can offer a massage or a sound bath here at home. Overall, it will be a grounding, peaceful, and enjoyable time together, and we look forward to it!

Shoutout is all about shouting out others who you feel deserve additional recognition and exposure. Who would you like to shoutout?
We have had many wonderful teachers to learn from throughout the years, and our greatest teachers have been our mothers, fathers, and caregivers. We are grateful for nature, the Sun, the Moon, and all forms of life on the Earth and beyond. The ancient mystics like Hermes Trismegistus, who passed the knowledge of self-realization through numbers, planets, and the laws that govern the natural world, have been the foundation for our personal growth and the inspiration for many of our offerings. Also, the world of music and sound healing has inspired our healing journeys, personal musical creations, and spiritual offerings throughout the years.

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