Workplace burnout has become increasingly common, but Georgia Homsany turned her personal experience into a powerful mission to help others. As founder and CEO of Daily Dose Wellness, she’s revolutionizing how companies approach employee well-being, proving that career pivots can lead to meaningful impact.
Finding Purpose Through Personal Experience
Georgia’s journey to founding Daily Dose Wellness began with her own corporate burnout experience. “I had personally reached a point of burnout at the company I was at, and I didn’t want to just get another job in marketing,” she shares.
This pivotal moment led to a career shift at age 38 – a decision that, while daunting, aligned with her passion for wellness and desire to create positive change in the corporate world.
“I had this idea that there are so many people that are probably feeling the way I had felt,” Georgia explains. “My thought was: why not take something that I’m passionate about and apply it in the business setting? I had felt like there were a lot of resources for individuals to do on their own, but not as much support available in the workplace, where we spend most of our day.”
Building a Business During Unprecedented Times
Starting a business at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic presented unique challenges, but Georgia’s perseverance proved stronger. As a “one-woman show,” she handles everything from sales outreach and marketing to moderating webinars and working directly with clients.
Daily Dose Wellness provides organizations with wellness breaks through 30-minute webinars, 30-day challenges, and virtual health fairs – all designed to help employees stay productive and prevent burnout.
“I started a business at the start of the pandemic so I was already going up against a lot,” Georgia reflects. Her strategy for overcoming obstacles? “You have to think about whether this is something you genuinely want to do and then make sure you are celebrating the wins, no matter how small they feel in those moments.”
The Power of Positive Feedback and Personal Growth
Georgia’s commitment to making a difference is reinforced by the impact she sees in people’s lives. “Whenever I receive feedback, I tell myself, if I help one person in each program or interaction I have, then my job is done,” she says. She keeps a “power jar” – a practice learned from her business coach – where she collects positive feedback about her work.
“When you’re in those moments feeling challenged or thinking maybe you did the wrong thing or want to give up on the business… that power jar comes in handy because you can read all those positive statements of who you inspired or helped and it reminds you why you’re doing the work you’re doing.”
Finding Balance and Setting Boundaries
As someone who helps others achieve work-life balance, Georgia practices what she preaches. She advocates for thoughtful choices about commitments: “Do what you want to do. Which sounds obvious, but you’d be surprised how many people are just filling their calendar with things they feel like they have to do or they should do.”
She emphasizes the importance of making gradual changes rather than dramatic ones, suggesting that people “start making micro changes” when establishing new boundaries or habits.
Embracing Change and Following Intuition
For women considering career changes, Georgia emphasizes the importance of trusting one’s intuition. “I think women especially, we’re very good at having that intuition. And, when something doesn’t feel right in our gut, it’s usually spot-on,” she advises. This wisdom led to her publishing a book earlier this year titled “You’re Not Lazy: Change Your Words to Change Your Worth,” focusing on transforming negative self-talk into confidence-building dialogue.
She finds inspiration in successful women who found their path later in life, particularly author Jen Sincero. “One thing I was inspired about personally with Jen is that she says in her book how she didn’t really ‘make it’ until her 40s… that gave me hope because as someone who switched career paths at 38 years old, you wonder, can I actually make a living now starting something new?”
Looking to the Future
Georgia’s vision extends beyond individual success. “My overall goal is to get wellness into as many companies as possible,” she states. Her approach focuses on proactive wellness rather than reactive solutions: “What are little changes that you can start to incorporate in your day that you feel are feasible that will put those healthy habits in place that you can stick with in the long run?”
Through her work at Daily Dose Wellness, speaking engagements, and her book, Georgia continues to champion workplace wellness while inspiring others to pursue their passions, regardless of age or career stage.
Her journey serves as a testament to the power of perseverance and the impact one person can have when they choose to follow their intuition and pursue meaningful change.