Kala Rachal's Ore Ra Wellness Studio: From Combat Veteran to Holistic Health Advocate

In this heartfelt and inspiring episode, Shawn Welsh sits down with Kala Rachal, a former US Army combat veteran, public health practitioner, and now the founder of Ore Ra Wellness Studio. Kala shares her transformative journey from serving on the front lines in Afghanistan to becoming a leader in holistic health, driven by her passion for empowering individuals and strengthening her Louisiana community.Kala recounts her transition out of the military in 2013, describing her desire to address health disparities and support underserved populations. Initially aiming to open a group home, she shifted her focus to preventive health, offering services that nurture the mind, body, and soul. With resilience and determination, Kala overcame financial challenges, leaning on her veteran network and local community for support as she built Ore Ra Wellness Studio.Listeners will gain insight into Kala’s innovative three-tiered approach to wellness, which includes mindfulness meditation and health education for the mind, Pilates and yoga for the body, and personalized health coaching for the soul. She also shares her vision for expanding the studio’s offerings to include virtual doula services, especially to support military families with deployed partners.Kala emphasizes the importance of education in her entrepreneurial journey, sharing how programs like Loyola University’s business training, Rosie's Network, and Syracuse University’s Institute for Veterans and Military Families equipped her with the tools to succeed. Shawn and Kala explore the critical role of community engagement, highlighting the vibrant culture of New Orleans and the power of festivals and pop-up events in fostering meaningful connections.With her unwavering commitment to creating a holistic wellness space, Kala offers valuable advice to aspiring entrepreneurs: trust your instincts, persevere through challenges, and surround yourself with a network of like-minded individuals. This episode is a testament to the transformative power of resilience, community, and passion.Stay until the end to learn more about how you can connect with Kala Rachal and Ore Ra Wellness Studio on Instagram or through their website to discover the tools to transform your own wellness journey. https://www.linkedin.com/in/kala-ra/ https://www.orerawellnessstudio.com/ And don’t forget to visit our sponsor, Spearpoint Solutions, for a variety of business training and consulting services:https://spearpointonline.com/Referral Code: VETSOS #vetsos #VeteranEntrepreneur #HolisticWellness #MindBodySoul #MilitaryToCivilian #CommunityHealing