Every entrepreneur starts somewhere: a personal health struggle, a gap they noticed in their community, or simply a vision they couldn’t stop thinking about. This World Entrepreneurs’ Day, we’re highlighting five ACHS students and alumni who have taken their passion for integrative health and holistic wellness and built it into thriving practices, brands, and platforms that are creating meaningful impact in their communities.

Entrepreneurs Rooted in Education

Shanna Bynes Bradford: Scaling Global Aromatherapy Expertise as CEO of Grow Out Oils

Shanna Bynes Bradford brought over 20 years of global beauty and wellness experience to ACHS, enrolling in the Diploma in Aromatherapy, Master Aromatherapist program to strengthen the science behind her practice. Today, she is CEO of Grow Out Oils and a respected Medical Aesthetic Educator, collaborating with leading brands including L’Oréal, Estée Lauder Companies, and Shiseido while advancing clinical aromatherapy through research, education, and product innovation. Learn more about Shanna.

Jayne Williams: From Personal Healing to Metabolic Health Business Coaching

Jayne Williams is a Certified Holistic Nutritionist, metabolic health expert, speaker, television host, business strategist, and host of the Elevated Wellness podcast. Inspired by her own gut and stress-related health challenges, she helps clients improve metabolic and cellular health through nutrition and lifestyle strategies. She also mentors wellness professionals in building values-driven businesses and is completing her MS in Holistic Nutrition at ACHS. Learn more about Jayne.

Holly Teal: Building a Holistic Wellness Consulting Business With Hephzibah Health Solutions

Holly Teal earned a Certificate in Wellness Consulting, Diploma in Herbal Studies, Diploma in Holistic Health Practice, and a Bachelor of Science in Integrative Health Sciences from ACHS. She co-leads Hephzibah Health Solutions, LLC, combining her wellness expertise with her husband’s clinical pharmacy background. Holly partners with clients as a “co-pilot” on their wellness journey and recently launched an online Stress Resiliency course, with more community classes planned. Learn more about Holly.

Gabby Stout: Turning Chronic Illness Into the Holistic Wellness Brand Soul of the Lotus

Gabby Stout’s entrepreneurial journey began with her search for answers to chronic health challenges, inspiring a passion for natural, holistic healing. Through ACHS’s Bachelor of Science in Integrative Health Sciences program, she gained the knowledge and confidence to launch Soul of the Lotus, a growing wellness business offering products, client services, and online wellness coaching. Learn more about Gabby.

Kimberly Worthy: Bringing Science-Based Credibility to Community Herbalism With Worthy of Blessings

Kimberly Worthy was already working as an herbalist and holistic wellness practitioner when she enrolled at ACHS to deepen her science-based knowledge and better support her clients. Through the Diploma in Holistic Health Practice program, she is bridging traditional herbal wisdom with a deeper understanding of the body. Today, she owns Worthy of Blessings, offering workshops, consultations, and community wellness initiatives, and plans to pursue a Doctor of Science in Integrative Health. Learn more about Kimberly.

How ACHS Supports Holistic Health Entrepreneurs From Idea to Business

ACHS is built to support and prepare practitioners and business owners. Our accredited, science-focused curriculum gives students the evidence-based credibility that clients and industry partners look for, while courses like BUS 101 and the Wellness Business Operations Specialist (WBOS)™ micro-credential program introduce the practical business foundations that help turn a passion project into a sustainable company. Case studies, hands-on assignments, and mentorship opportunities encourage students to apply what they’re learning directly to the businesses they’re already building or dreaming up. ACHS meets students and working professionals where they are and gives them room to grow their vision alongside their education.

Start Your Own Entrepreneurial Path With ACHS Career Services

Thinking about turning your own passion for holistic health into a business? You don’t have to figure it out alone. Our Career Services Center is here to help both current students and alumni explore entrepreneurial pathways, build professional confidence, and connect education to real-world career and business goals through tools such as Handshake. Reach out to the ACHS Career Services Center today to start mapping out what’s next for you!

This article is for informational purposes only. Please contact ACHS Admissions at [email protected] or 800-487-8839 for additional information and to apply for admission. Graduation from any ACHS program does not confer a license to practice medicine. ACHS graduates do not claim to treat, diagnose, cure, or prescribe. Please note that professional success is achieved by a number of factors beyond education and experience, including soft skills, work ethic, integrity, and other skills that may not be developed through education and training alone. Not all graduates will achieve the career outcomes provided as examples in this article and other ACHS marketing materials.