Today we’d like to introduce you to Ayisha Otero and Jordan Green.
Ayisha and Jordan, can you briefly walk us through your story – how you started and how you got to where you are today.
Like so many people, we were just two kids who wanted to get some weight off and really unhappy in our careers. Jordan started his personal journey simply to lose weight and be healthier. He very quickly lost 50 pounds and gained 25 lbs of lean muscle.
I (Ayisha) started my journey similar to Jordan’s and dropped 45 pounds, going from a size 22 to currently a ten. We both met each other on our journeys and fell in love, not only with each other but our passion for helping people in reaching their personal goals! We wanted to really give people the same opportunity we were given while teaching the importance of living a healthy, active lifestyle. What started off via social media around our full-time jobs, but we wanted more. We decided in order to really make an impact. We needed to create a “Community Wellness Center” by finding a storefront locally. So together, we teamed up to open a healthy smoothie bar known as a Nutrition Club.
We’re always bombarded by how great it is to pursue your passion, etc – but we’ve spoken with enough people to know that it’s not always easy. Overall, would you say things have been easy for you?
Absolutely NOT!! SMOOTH, what is that?? Haha! The process of getting permits and inspections, OH and BUILD OUT!! There were many times I would cry or break down and have the only attitude. I remember one day telling Jordan, ” You call the city today, because if I call.. they’ll chase us out of town.!” Or let’s just freaking forget it, it’s too soon, or it’s a sign that we should wait.
We are also both very young and ethnic, haha, not sure how else to the day that. But to open a business in such an established market, and like Allen, WE WERE TERRIFIED! The community very quickly rallied around us, but organizations and community leaders that we had our hearts set on partnering with; definitely didn’t give us a warm welcome. I may or may not have made some noise, and now we are making some headway.
We’d love to hear more about your business.
At Healthy Vibez Nutrition, our goal is to provide the healthiest meal replacement smoothies, energizing teas, on-the-go healthy options, and amazing nutrition to the community of Allen, TX! We primarily focus on making sure our patrons have access to a healthy breakfast and/or lunch, but we do look to launch evening hours in the not too distant future. We also offer an incredibly upbeat and positive atmosphere to support the community in reaching their health and fitness goals as well as providing a safe space for people to come in hangout (pre-RONA)
Do our shakes have 24 essential vitamins and minerals, only 150 calories, and between 17g-29g of plant-based protein for easy digestion? Need Breakfast, Lunch. It’s a perfect meal. And it tastes like you’re cheating! The menu also includes energizing teas that have 16 antioxidants, all-natural caffeine for energy and focus burns 80-100 calories and is full of B vitamins, Ginseng, L-Taurine, and Guarana!
I think what we are most proud of, is exactly what sets us apart… We pride ourselves on really cultivating relationships with everyone that comes through those doors. If your children have any accomplishments, birthday parties, major milestones, WE WANT TO BE A PART OF IT ALL! We also heavily rely on word of mouth and social media in getting the word out as we do not pay for marketing. What we have, EVERYONE NEEDS! Good nutrition for busy lives with quick and convenient access.
What were you like growing up?
OMG!! Well, for Jordan, he grew up in Houston until he moved to Allen in 2004 and later graduated in Allen Class of 2009. Jordan was this chubby, shy but smart kid. He kept a small group of friends around. You know your typical boy; video games, playing outside, getting dirty… cartoons and DO NOT FORGET his basketball.
As for me (Ayisha) loud, rambunctious, miss personality… always helping strangers and if there was music nearby you could almost guarantee I was singing it and dancing to it. STILL DO!!!
Contact Info:
- Address: 1206 E Main Street Suite 101
Allen, TX 75002 - Phone: 9725203144
- Email: healthyvibeznutrition@gmail.com
- Instagram: instagram.com/healthyvibeznutrition
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/healthyvibeznutrition/
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/HVibezNutrition?s=09
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