Substance abuse has been a pressing problem for many people worldwide. Various circumstances could lead to severe problems, and the lasting effects could be vastly detrimental. Living a clean and healthy lifestyle is an ongoing process. Fortunately, William O’Boyle and his thriving hemp retail company MedaLeaf are at the forefront of bringing positive change to the lives of others.
William O’Boyle’s story is one of tragedy, hope, and eventual triumph. As a former high school football athlete, he played at the top of his game. However, a tragic shoulder injury would start his dark descent into the world of painkillers and opioids. His injury was so severe that he had to undergo surgery just to fix his dislocated shoulder. As a postoperative procedure, he was prescribed painkillers that could help curb the after-effects of the surgery.
During his college year in football, William would then sustain yet another shoulder injury, and this time he was prescribed far worse drugs. The drugs drastically affected his game, ultimately making him sloppy and unable to perform like he used to. His 20s and 30s weren’t any better as he was on the streets and had to take drugs due to his sports injury.
The story may sound familiar to some. After all, this isn’t that uncommon. Many people have succumbed to these drastic lifestyle changes, and even some have tragically overdosed on prescription drugs. William’s uncle, who took care of him and raised him, unfortunately, passed away while on his way to get drugs. Seeing as he was heading down the same dark path with opioids, William vowed to curb his addiction and overcome the challenge all on his own.
Fortunately, he was able to nip the habit in the bud, but the lingering emotional side effects drastically affected his personal life. Despite becoming sober all on his own, William recounts that CBD filled the void and helped his neural pathways get to where they are today with consistent use. After seeing the positive effects of this life-saving plant, William decided to start his own venture to ultimately help other people who are in dire need of assistance. Thus, straight out of his kitchen MedaLeaf was born.
William O’Boyle has been an entrepreneur for a long time now. However, unlike most people, his foray into entrepreneurship wasn’t necessarily his choice. Living under the shadow of his darkest days, William held a record that prevented him from landing a job. With a bad credit score to boot, he was forced to sell insurance door-to-door. Surprisingly, he was pretty good at it and with his newfound business prowess, he sought to apply his talents to the hemp industry.
MedaLeaf has seen tremendous success over the years. The hemp industry has evolved so much since establishing his business, but there have been hefty challenges that William had to overcome in order for his business to survive. He had to make unlikely pivots in the industry, and he had to figure out how to sustain his business, help people and remain in the hemp industry.
Filled to the brim with passion, William O’Boyle decided to get into the retail industry for hemp with MedaLeaf. He still sells some of the extracts in bulk to big companies, but he firmly believes that he can make a bigger impact in retail. MedaLeaf is a labor of love that helps people transition out of their unhealthy habits by prescribing them products that may help them get better.
It has been a year since MedaLeaf began operating & in that short time, Medaleaf was named 2022’s vitamin and supplements store of the year at their flagship location in Lago Vista, Texas. One of MedaLeaf’s premier products comes in the form of Full Spectrum Tinctures that contain less than 0.3% of THC. The product provides the most benefits of the plant on the market today without any psychoactive effects attached.
Not all products in the hemp industry are clean, healthy, and safe. William O’Boyle hopes to educate consumers about the right products, dosage, and brands. In line with this goal, he envisions growing MedaLeaf to become a more intimate business that interacts with people on a one-on-one basis through consultation and aiding them naturally. A clean and healthy lifestyle is more than just a far-off dream, thanks to William O’Boyle and his brainchild MedaLeaf.
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