By: Alegra Hall, My Media Buzz
In the high-stakes world of entrepreneurship, women leaders are celebrated for their innovation, resilience, and ability to navigate complex challenges. Yet beneath the polished façade of success often lies an unspoken reality: exhaustion, burnout, and a disconnection from self. Enter Iona (i-o-na) R. Rudisill, a transformative voice in this conversation. As a blossoming CEO of Iona R. Rudisill, LLC, and an executive life coach, Iona has chosen to empower women entrepreneurs to reclaim their vitality and thrive through holistic healthcare. This is more than a wellness trend for her—it’s a strategic imperative for sustainable success.
Women entrepreneurs often navigate dual realities: driving businesses forward while bearing the emotional and logistical weight of their families. These responsibilities, compounded by societal expectations, often leave little room for self-reflection or care. The cost of this imbalance is steep—declining health, eroded self-worth, and even a loss of purpose. Iona knows this reality all too well. Her journey of self-revival was transformative, dismantling the myth that success requires constant sacrifice.
Through a supernatural encounter with God, she embraced a life of abundance rooted in health and wellness. This transformative experience shaped her belief that true leadership is built on a foundation of multidimensional health (spiritual, emotional, mental (psychological), physical, educational, financial, and relational). Today, Iona has shifted the narrative for herself and others from hustle to harmony. “The time has come,” she says, “to prioritize multidimensional healthcare as the cornerstone of success.”
The following are five strategic truths, Iona observes, offering a blueprint for women entrepreneurs to achieve alignment and thrive:
- Spirit: Aligning with Purpose and Divine Worthiness
True leadership stems from alignment with one’s purpose. Holistic healthcare invites women to connect with their spiritual core, fostering clarity, confidence, and a sense of divine worthiness. Iona shares her journey of rediscovering her identity as a Defender of Self-Justice. Embracing her divine purpose allowed her to lead from a place of abundance and authenticity so that she could soar as God’s eagle amid challenges. “When women connect to their spiritual essence,” she explains, “they unlock a wellspring of worthiness and vision that propels their leadership forward.”
- Mind: Cultivating Mental Clarity and Resilience
Entrepreneurship demands creativity, quick decision-making, and mental agility, yet the relentless pace of leadership often leads to overwhelm. Holistic practices such as meditation, mindfulness, journaling, and therapy offer a sanctuary of mental clarity amid chaos. As a teenager, Iona discovered the power of contemplative listening while sitting by the ocean and tuning into the rhythmic waves. This practice, encouraged by her paternal grandfather, calmed her anxious thoughts. “Stillness is where clarity and divine connection emerge,” she shares. By prioritizing mental wellness, women entrepreneurs can tap into creativity and focus, which are essential for visionary leadership.
- Body: Building a Strong Physical Foundation
The body is the vessel through which we achieve our purpose, yet it is often neglected in pursuing success. Chronic stress, poor nutrition, and sleep deprivation take their toll, leaving many women physically depleted and unable to operate at their ideal potential. Iona’s eight-year battle with anorexia and bulimia gave her a profound understanding of the importance of having a healthy relationship with the body. Healing taught her the value of balanced nutrition, therapeutic movement, and self-love. “A strong body,” she emphasizes, “is the foundation for achieving personal and professional goals.” Physical health must be a priority for women entrepreneurs, not an afterthought.
- Balance: Creating Space for Rest and Renewal
In the hustle culture, rest is often undervalued, yet it is essential for sustainable success. Holistic healthcare champions the importance of pausing, recalibrating, and granting oneself permission to rest. During a personal healthcare challenge, Iona was reminded that renewal comes from spiritual, mental, emotional, and physical rest.
Entrepreneurship is not just about doing—it’s about being. Rest allows the mind to reset, the body to rejuvenate, and the spirit to realign with purpose. Women entrepreneurs who embrace balance discover that they are more innovative and effective when they lead from a place of renewal.
- Community: Building a Ripple Effect of Wellness
Health and wellness benefit the individual, creating a ripple effect that impacts families, businesses, and communities. Women entrepreneurs who prioritize their well-being become positive influencers for their teams, children, and peers. A woman who thrives holistically inspires others to do the same.
Her leadership demonstrates what is possible when success and wellness coexist. Iona exemplifies this principle through her coaching, podcast (Iona Speaks About Defending Self-Justice), motivational speaking, and co-authorship of the best-selling Phenomenal Women Who Boss Up. “When women thrive,” she says, “they elevate everyone around them.”
A Call to Action for 2025
Iona’s vision is clear: take executive ownership of your creative existence, embrace your divine worthiness, and soar boldly as the leader you were meant to be. Multidimensional health is not a luxury but necessary for shaping legacies rooted in wholeness and harmony. Her message to women entrepreneurs is empowering and urgent: “The time is now. Prioritize yourself—not just for you, but for the generations that will follow in your footsteps. Success doesn’t have to come at the cost of your well-being. You can have both. You deserve both.”
Let 2025 be the year women entrepreneurs redefine what it means to lead, thrive, and inspire.
As CEO of Iona R. Rudisill, LLC, she is a Life Coach for executive women who want to achieve a healthy life balance grounded in the guiding principles of wholeness, willpower, wisdom, and worthiness. As a Native American woman from the Shinnecock Indian Tribe and an African American with Yoruba and Esan roots from Nigeria, she embraces her culture. Connect with her at ionarrudisill.com.
Published by Charlie N.
