Ep.36 Tessa Venuti Sanderson | Yoga, Circles, and Meaningful Connections

In this episode Tessa, a yoga teacher, circle facilitator, and author based in Caversham, Reading. Tessa shares her journey of building a diverse business rooted in community and connection over the past 15 years. This interview explores her work with yoga, menstrual cycle education, and the power of circle holding, including her recent book, "Circle Holding: A Practical Guide to Facilitating Talking Circles." Tessa discusses the importance of creating meaningful connections, the evolution of her business through online training and in-person events, and her vision for bringing circle practices into schools and intergenerational settings. She also shares valuable insights on marketing a multifaceted business, finding balance, and recognising the gaps where you can make a difference in your community. Tessa encourages listeners to explore the power of circles and to consider how they can bring positive change to their own lives and the lives of others in Reading.     TIMECODES 00:00 Episode Intro 00:25 Welcome to Tessa! 00:55 Intro to Tessa and her business 01:18 What Tessa likes about Reading 02:22 Tessa's background 03:50 How Tessa's business has developed over time 05:28 Pay attention to the common thread in your work 06:45 Tessa's book 09:20 How Tessa launched her book 10:26 Tessa's plans to promote her book going forwards 11:57 How Tessa has promoted her business 14:00 How Tessa finds time to do everything! 16:31 Tessa's plans for the future 18:38 Final thoughts