Today we’d like to introduce you to Ashley Alonso.
Hi Ashley, thanks for sharing your story with us. To start, maybe you can tell our readers some of your backstory.
My journey started in 2015 selling weight loss products out of my car and selling $5 fitness classes at Palo Alto Park on the southside of San Anrtonio, TX. I always had a vision of being successful I just never knew how I would get there and despite statistics of being a young latina mom with no former college education, I have been able to grow my vision into a multi-million dollar business. What once was a little hobbie of mine has now turned into a full blown business & lifestyle. VidaSlim has helped thousands of people all over the world lose weight & gain “vida” & just to think I started all of it from my car.
Would you say it’s been a smooth road, and if not what are some of the biggest challenges you’ve faced along the way?
Growing a business Definity hasn’t been easy. Growing up the odds we’re Definity against me. As a young girl, I grew up with a mother who suffered from a mental illness. I always felt like an outcast and like I never fit in. Because we moved around a lot school & making friends became difficult. I dropped out of HS in 11th grade and became a mother at an early age of 19. Despite the obstacles, I worked hard & eventually found my passion on helping others. I started my own weight loss business in 2017 at the age of 27. Being a young Latina owned business has definitely had its obstacles. I had to face adversity, learn how to run a business & balance being a mom at the same time.
Alright, so let’s switch gears a bit and talk business. What should we know?
VidaSlim is a weight loss and lifestyle company that was started from the ground up by a young, not so business savvy, female from the southside of San Antonio, Texas. Our goal at VidaSlim is to help people lose weight and gain confidence. Although there are many other companies in this industry, what sets VidaSlim apart from the rest is the passion and love behind the brand. I, Ashley Alonso, have built a relationship and reputation with our customers that I call “VidaSlimmers” through my social media pages and have always maintained the transparency of my brand and products. I mentor my customers & wholesalers to be the best version of themselves as well as give them product knowledge and I do it in a way that stays true to myself. I always show the real and raw sides of my life, even the not so good ones. Being accessible, vulnerable, and relatable is what I feel other brand owners in this industry don’t do and that’s definitely why VidaSlim is in a lane of it’s own. What I’m most proud of brand wise is the creativity and dedication my team has. Everyone who works at VidaSlim is not only skilled in what they do, but they carry love and passion within their field and it shows. We have come up with new and exciting ways to make weight loss fun. We also cater to all walks of life. I’ve always wanted to make people feel like VidaSlim is a home and safe haven for them and I’m proud we have been able to achieve that. What I want readers to know is that VidaSlim is not just products. We are a community and a brand that truly cares about our customers and helping them reach their goals.
What matters most to you? Why?
Family is the most important thing in my life. The reason behind what I do and why I work so hard is for my family. They are my motivation and driving force. I know without their love and support, VidaSlim wouldn’t be where it is today.
Contact Info:
- Email: customerservice@vidaslim.com
- Website: www.vidaslim.com
- Instagram: instagram.com/vidaslimusa
- Facebook: facebook.com/vidaslimusa
- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/VidaSlimUSA
- Other: tiktok.com/vidaslim
Amanda Santiago
April 26, 2022 at 10:53 am
Good job and congratulations