When Sandra first launched Sacred Blends, she was guided by a single, powerful mission - to harness the healing secrets of the natural world.
It all started with a rescue horse that was too traumatised to enter a trailer.
Sandra's Sacred Blends soaring with Self-Employment Assistance
Sandra developed a gentle, aromatic mist called "Calm" to soothe the animal, and the results were instant.
Not only did the horse find peace, but Sandra realised the fragrance provided relief for humans too.
This spark ignited a passion that led her to create an entire range of sustainable skincare and natural pain management solutions, all crafted with local ingredients and eco-friendly packaging.
However, life recently threw a series of daunting challenges Sandra’s way.
After relocating to Perth to care for her ailing father while recovering from major surgery herself, she found herself at a crossroads.
The weight of personal upheaval and the threat of homelessness had shaken her confidence and stalled her business.
When she arrived at APM Joondalup to join the Self-Employment Assistance program, Sandra was a talented entrepreneur who simply needed a team to believe in her as much as she believed in her products.
At APM, consultant Sonia saw the spark in Sandra immediately.
They teamed up for an intensive five-month stretch to breathe new life into Sacred Blends.
Together, they drafted a high-impact business plan and set ambitious financial targets.
Sonia provided access to marketing guidance and website development support needed to ensure Sandra’s digital storefront was as professional as her products.
More importantly, APM provided the emotional scaffolding Sandra needed to navigate this transition, offering a constant source of encouragement and a shoulder to lean on during the tough days.
The comeback has been nothing short of explosive.
Since reigniting her brand at age 64, Sandra has shattered every expectation.
In her very first quarter back in business she exceeded her forecast by a staggering 1014%.
Today, Sacred Blends is a thriving, viable enterprise that is set to revolutionise the sustainable self-care industry, proving that experience and resilience are a formidable combination in the business world.
Sandra knows that having the right partner made the impossible feel achievable.
She told Sonia, “Your patience in helping me navigate the business plan and financial tables, despite my challenging circumstances, made all the difference. Without your help and belief in me, I wouldn't have been able to get this far.”
With her business now booming and her vision clearer than ever, Sandra is focused on providing safe, effective, and affordable wellness for everyone.
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