Our Vision
Discover our vision, passions + meet the founders
- Our Passion -
Our passion lies in creating a life where you can thrive not just survive by supporting and empowering you on your wellbeing journey and creating a community virtually and in person that can allow everyone to rediscover a more balanced approach to health and wellness. Our method embodies four pillars of sustainable wellness to maximise your potential. Known as The Balance Method, these pillars are MOVE, NOURISH, CARE and NATURE , we want you to feel supported to live healthy and fulfilling lives in a sustainable holistic way. We are not focused on fad diets or the latest wellness craze, instead it’s about making sustainable long-term changes.
Living an island led lifestyle has reconnected us to taking time to foster and build a community, rediscovering our true selves, and recognising the power of nature, adventure and connection that arises from living here on the Isle of Wight. Everything we do is constantly inspired by our connection to the environment we live in, and this is what underpins our values and passion.
- Our Vision -
To expand our holistic wellness platform and community to a worldwide network, increasing our reach and maximising our impact.
To make a meaningful impact on the corporate wellbeing landscape, and ensure that wellbeing provision is embedded into the operational running of businesses.
To curate, create and build a sustainable wellbeing space on the Isle of Wight that has a positive lasting impact on the island's future.
-Meet the Founders-
Jenny Stewart
Co-Founder, Head of Yoga
Just over 5 years ago Jenny moved on a whim to the beautiful Isle of Wight (she knew no one here but wanted to be by the sea). Quitting her corporate life in marketing, she started teaching yoga on the island full time. Creating a new home, her yoga business flourished into something she’d dreamed about (hello teaching on the beach!).
After meeting Evelyn, the pair began running sell out luxury retreats and events on the island. Eventually Jenny set up her own online platform that then teamed up with Evenly as it morphed into the complete Wellbeing Online Platform that Balance + Glo is today!
In 2021, Jenny welcomed her gorgeous son Freddie into the world and has since created “Bump + Beyond”, the newest addition to the Online Studio Membership that includes pre/post natal yoga, fitness, meditation, and physio for new and expectant mammas.
What do love most about Island life?
Oh goodness, the beaches and the sense of community. I moved here for the beach, of which there are many amazing ones. I also never thought the island would be FULL of such amazing supportive people; I’ve made friends for life here.
What do you think the most valuable thing about Balance + Glo is? What’s your favourite part of the platform?
The sense of community and connection that it builds with the members. We keep that sense of personal connection with the team of experts and the community and it’s awesome that members can join us online and in person too through our events and retreats. More recently, working with corporate clients and seeing the benefit of the platform and hearing the positive effects on employees has really brought home the fact that we can impact a wider community and embed wellbeing into the workplace.
Any advice for aspiring business owners
Just start! Even if the product isn’t perfect, start! And be prepared to work day and night to get there. I’ve realised it’s so important to be SUPER passionate about what you are doing - then you won’t mind staying up to get things done.
Evelyn Joyce
Co-Founder, Head of Fitness
Having spent her summer holidays by the sea, Evelyn ultimately knew that city life wasn’t her natural environment. However, it was not until she fell in love with a sailor that she made the leap to the island - ultimately, she knew it was her calling!
For the first 2 years of island living, Evelyn continued working as a management consultant from home. Qualifying as a Personal Trainer, Evelyn left her corporate position and set-up ‘Train with’ and ‘Eat with’ Evelyn offering group fitness classes, 1-2-1 sessions, seasonal brunch clubs, and delivery of her famous energy balls, alongside running sell-out Balance and Glo retreats.
In 2019, Evelyn and Jenny expanded their Balance and Glo offer to an online audience and started offering corporate wellbeing programmes, and since then the business has gone from strength to strength. In 2022, Evelyn gave birth to a beautiful baby girl (Romilly) and she has made a number of guest appearances at their monthly Bump + Beyond Brunch Clubs.
As working mums, Jenny and Evelyn are passionate about supporting women in the workplace drawing on their own personal experiences and delivering bespoke corporate packages.
There is so much more to come, and she is so excited to be sharing this journey with one of her closest friends.
What do you like most about island life?
Everything is a little more chilled over here. I love finishing work and heading to the beach for a BBQ with friends whilst the sun sets, going for a run along the cliffs (there really is nothing that is quite as refreshing), and walking Lupa our office dog along Tennyson Down and staring out to sea (it really is a beautiful spot). The Island is a great place to start a business. So many of us are trying to do something a little different and therefore there is a real sense of understanding that it’s hard, but we can all support one another for the greater good.
What do you think the most valuable thing about Balance + Glo is? What’s your favourite part of the platform?
As we offer a holistic package of support you can choose a class that meets your needs at any moment. You may want to start the day with a 30 minute energising workout setting you up for the day, or you may be feeling a little stiff sitting at your desk and choose a 5 minute upper body stretch, or you may be struggling to sleep so choose a pre-bed yoga nidra. There is something for every need. Not only this, but the exclusive member blog also has lots of delicious recipes (nutritionist approved) to inspire you to nourish your body.
Any advice for aspiring business owners
Understand your why - why do you want to set-up your own business, will it make you excited every day, do you believe in it? If you are passionate about it, this will come across to your customers and this will put you in a good position to develop a successful business.