We were lucky to catch up with Tracie Vlaun recently and have shared our conversation below.
Hi Tracie, really happy you were able to join us today and we’re looking forward to sharing your story and insights with our readers. Let’s start with the heart of it all – purpose. How did you find your purpose?
I would say finding your purpose is a LIFE JOURNEY. I would never be able to just pin the exact moment I found my life’s purpose as it is ever so evolving and a continuous journey. I knew my hearts desire to help people, to teach, and to creatively make an impact on this planet would somehow bring me to the perfect career and lifestyle that would make me feel fullfilled. I knew that if I could do something everyday to step towards my life desires, then eventually I would get to the right place. At this moment I can say that I am able to help people on a daily basis by teaching them Yoga, Movement, Mindfulness, Fitness and Wellness, as well as creatively working as an Entrepreneur and expanding these practices within the community as well as globally.
Thanks, so before we move on maybe you can share a bit more about yourself?
I am Tracie Vlaun, Mother of 3, Entrepreneur , Co-Owner of V ART OF WELLNESS, Model, Yogi, Fitness Enthusiast and Influencer. That sounds like a lot huh? It is! And I wear all these hats on a daily basis!
Being a mother is never easy but also running a Luxury Wellness business in Miami Beach is also not easy! V ART OF WELLNESS partners with luxury resorts and residences and implements the Wellness Programming as well as teaching our own Movement called the VLAUN METHOD to trainers and yoga instructors.
My partner and Co-Owner, my husband Christopher Vlaun and I have been published in many prestigious newspapers and magazines such as Wall Street Journal, AMEX’s Departures Magazine, Vogue….. so we have the opportunity to teach Yoga and Fitness Retreats Globally that help ReBoot your body, your mind, and even your relationships.
We focus on the outdoor elements in our retreats so they will be based at beautiful and luxurious Resorts in Beachside locations. You get to experience our signature Beach Fitness and the exceptional Beach Yoga . If you have never been to a sunrise or sunset yoga and sound healing session, this would be the perfect experience for you!!
Our next Retreat series is slated for April 11-15th 2024 in Belize, and in September 2024 , Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. Then the final retreat for 2024 will be in October in Portugal .
You can pre-register on our website.
There is so much advice out there about all the different skills and qualities folks need to develop in order to succeed in today’s highly competitive environment and often it can feel overwhelming. So, if we had to break it down to just the three that matter most, which three skills or qualities would you focus on?
If I look back, three qualities or skills that were impactful for my journey would have to be:
1. GRIT – I think I was just born with GRIT. I was an entrepreneur at heart, I was selling my mothers flowers from our front yard, door to door, at the age of 6. I would build my own tree houses in the woods, and create irrigation tunnels and build a dam for the creek in the woods. I was creative and not scared to get dirty to make progress in life. I saw a problem and I committed to finding a solution. I felt comfortable starting from the bottom so I could work my way up and understand the
” process.” And most importantly…I never quit.
2. Ride Hard. Take Chances. Risk Everything.
A favorite quote. In relationships, in business, and in life, I always chose to go hard, take as many chances as I could , and take the leap and risk it all. There would be no significant change if I didn’t commit and put my whole life behind my decisions. When I was modeling, I would have to just go to another new country where I didn’t know the language or possibly any other person in the country, and just use all my social and navigational skills to survive. Sometimes things worked out, sometimes they didn’t. But …it was worth the ride!
Now the sensitive side……..
3. Musical Background and Spiritual Connection
My musical background of playing multiple instruments (piano, violin, guitar..) helped implement the foundation of my most precious life’s work and journey. I created a workout/yoga flow called AEROGA and it is a part of the VLAUN METHOD that my husband and I teach at retreats and to instructors. The whole experience is a musical and spiritual journey of dance, breath work and to release energies and limitations within your inner being. Then rebalancing and realigning
( tuning in ) so you too can help create a love energy .Teaching AEROGA is my passion and my purpose on this planet to help in healing within the masses as well as one by one.
One of our goals is to help like-minded folks with similar goals connect and so before we go we want to ask if you are looking to partner or collab with others – and if so, what would make the ideal collaborator or partner?
I think partnerships and collaborations with numerous people and companies is a wonderful thing! My business has been successful due to many partnerships in the Luxury and Wellness Market space. If I would love to collaborate with brands that are eco focused and blend with our “RAISE THE VIBE” mantra . Because of my modeling back ground, Beauty, Skincare and Clothing catered for the Yogi and Natural man or woman is a great fit for our Brand. Collaborators who consider their brand to be of use in the ” Retreat” setting would be a cozy fit for Vlaun Method. You can all reach out to us on our IG @tracievlaun or @vartofwellness and help us RASIE THE VIBE on the planet!
Contact Info:
- Website: www.v-artofwellness.com
- Instagram: @tracievlaun
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tracie.wrightvlaun
- Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/tracie-wright-vlaun-906b5769
Image Credits
Scott Tietler Jeffrey Salter
