Helena: Tell us about yourself and your company?
Katrina: I'm an Icon Brand Advisor. I specialize in personal branding and book publishing. I take you from being an average expert in your field to being a world expert. I'm also a published author and I coach clients on how to become Bestselling Authors along with how to create a celebrity brand.
I started my own business in 2012 when I wrote a book about my personal recovery from Lyme disease, my healing journey and how I cured myself and decided to write a book to tell other people that they too can recover from all kinds of incurable illnesses. It started off as a hobby for me but once I published my book I received so many raving reviews, emails and messages, my book became an Amazon Best Seller this inspired me to learn more about how publishing really worked.
My passion is to help people and tell them how to become Best Selling Authors.
During my fight with Lyme disease, I was paralyzed, lost my short term memory and the doctors told me I would never be normal again because Lyme Disease is an incurable chronic illness. I decided to take full responsibility for my health and it took me almost three and a half years to recover, I had a total lifestyle change including thinking more positive about everything in life.
Helena: Can you tell us more about what an Icon Brand Advisor is?
Katrina: I help people become icons in their industry because there are so many experts out there. My goal is to help people find their message and create concepts for their books that will make them an Amazon Bestselling Author as well as marketing by association along with connecting clients with celebrities. I also help them get their products and books endorsed by celebrities.
Helena: Tell us about your three books?
Katrina: My first book, "Katrina's Recovery" is about my journey to heal myself from Lyme disease, the second book, "Healing Journey" is an extension of the first book and "Raw.Real.Revealed is my third book. I was always curious about what made successful people different from an average person? This curiosity is what lead me to write my third book, in the book I interviewed Billionaires, Millionaires, New York Times Best Selling Authors, and World Class Athletes whom many came from average families and humble beginning but they were able to breakthrough and become successful. They all did have a common theme such as their focus on mindset, the type of books they read, daily routines and patterns.
Helena: You are also known as an ECO-preneur and Eco-Diva what does that mean?
Katrina: Anybody who is eco-conscious, helps sustain the earth, makes ethical choices and creates a greener planet, Often times people think if your health conscious you have to look a certain why and that's why I am also known as the Eco-Diva because I do all of this in Six-inch Stilettos.
Helena: What inspires you?
Katrina: Creative people, people that stand for something, people that have a passion for creating new ideas. People with unconventional mindsets and lifestyles, fascinate and inspires me. I love reading biographies and books about inspiring people, especially people who are younger than me and have achieved so much. I'm inspired by you and the questions you are asking me.
Helena: Based upon your life journey, what advice would you give the younger you about succeeding in this business?
Katrina: First off when I was younger I thought there was an easy way out and things would happen overnight, I was consistently searching for it. I wasn't focused on my passion and things that could make a difference in the world. Now I know for sure nothing happens overnight, overnight success sometimes takes ten to twenty years. Dedication, time, focus and hard work everyday will pay off in the end.
My advice would be to start earlier on my passion. Now is the right time for me, I love helping people.
Helena: Tell us about any upcoming events or projects you're working on?
Katrina: I'm working on launching my new Yoga mats; I cannot talk too much about the project because I have an audition with the producers for Shark Tank. I have been working on the Yoga mats project for awhile they are a healthier version of mats. I also volunteer for a non-profit organization that helps save Rain Forests it really helps me to stay grounded and on track.
Helena: Is there anything else you want the world to know about you and your company?
Katrina: I want the younger generation to follow their dreams and passion because anything is possible but nothing happens overnight. Also don't forget about the environment and contributing to your community.
Helena: How can someone contact you including your social media?
Katrina:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/katrina.starzhynskaya
Twitter: @katrinastarz
Website: http://katrina-starzhynskaya.com
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