My type A brain hated this...

Prior to Better Bowls, I was at Ernst & Young LLP for a decade. My team was pitching a global convenience chain on a major technology upgrade.

We worked on this pitch for weeks. Global firm leaders watching us closely.

Winning this deal was a big deal for my continued career progression.

And then it happened.

I got my period the morning of the pitch.

And the period cramping started.

The client pitch was scheduled for 11am. It was currently 9:30am. So, I still had time for the pain to die down.

With my heating pad on my stomach, I jumped into our internal prep call.

Small sweat drops formed on my face, and, not the cute dewy kind. Then, the cramping sharpened. I turned off my video.

It’s 10:30am. Faaaack.

I messaged a teammate: “I need you to take my place. I’m in major pain from my period.”

And just like that: I missed the huge client pitch. 

Because of my period.

Managing my period pain is why I’m relentless around eating well daily. Your “why” may be different.

When I share with people how I eat (aka the wellness bowls is how I eat 95% of the time), most people are shocked and think I’m losing out.

But: you and I both understand, it’s actually the exact opposite.

Eating this way is when we win.

We gain our energy back. We manage our persistent health symptoms. We increase our focus. We feel stronger.

We WIN when we eat the right foods, the right combinations. It’s a fuller life where we have the energy and feel good enough to show up.

That’s why I’m relentless. I’m relentless because I know what the other side looks like.

And when I read your DMs about your experiences, I get AMPED:

Order your wellness bowls before Friday 5pm.

Sunday is home delivery and pick up day.

I care deeply. Reach out anytime. I’m here.

Caitlyn

Ps. Our gift program continues for this week’s orders: every order receives a beautiful organic cashew based cheese from Nuts for Cheese. A gorgeous accompaniment to our wellness bowls - with top. shelf. ingredients. I read every ingredient. I share things I love. I hope you feel cared for.

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