{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"NOWFUL - How Tiny Rituals Build an Unstoppable Life","description":"In this episode, I sit down with someone whose inner strength and personal reinvention truly moved me: Angelica Fuentes, Founder & CEO of NOWFUL.  From navigating profound personal challenges to building a wellness system rooted in clarity, self-love, and deep inner work, Angelica shares a journey that is both inspiring and practical. Her story begins with a simple but life-altering moment of gratitude and self-awareness at age 19 \u2014 a moment that sparked a lifelong path toward inner connection. Throughout our conversation, Angelica opens up about the masks we all wear, the pain we numb rather than face, and how her 40-year journey of self-discovery eventually led to the creation of NOWFUL: a complete mind-body-spirit wellness system.  What struck me most is how each product \u2014 from the mushroom complex to the sleep cream to the affirmation cards \u2014 directly reflects what she relied on to survive some of the darkest moments of her life, including losing everything at age 52 and rebuilding from the ground up. Key Moments From the Episode * The moment that changed everything: At 19, a friend challenged Angelica\u2019s sadness, opening the door to decades of inner work and self-awareness.  * Shedding masks and facing the truth: Angelica shares how she confronted emptiness, fear, and a lifetime of expectations placed on her as a woman in a traditional Mexican family.  * How NOWFUL was born: Each product in the NOWFUL system comes from practices she used to survive everything from leadership stress to life-altering loss \u2014 including losing her businesses, her assets, and nearly her daughters in a 24-hour period.  * The power of ritual: Angelica explains why tiny, consistent habits are the foundation for resilience, clarity, and courage \u2014 and how they helped her rebuild her life at 52 and launch a new company at 62.  * Inside the NOWFUL system: From a 10-mushroom complex to a grounding essential oil, magnesium sleep cream, and smart affirmation cards linked to CBT \u2014 Angelica walks through how each piece helps reconnect you to your inner strength.  Join me, Ramon Vela, in listening to the episode. If you\u2019ve ever felt stressed, disconnected, overwhelmed, or simply unsure of your next step, you will find so much wisdom and strength in this conversation. Angelica\u2019s story is a reminder that everything we need already lives within us \u2014 we just need the right rituals to awaken it. Tune in to hear her powerful journey and learn more about the NOWFUL system.   For more on NOWFUL, visit: https:\/\/nowfuljourney.com\/ If you enjoyed this episode, please leave The Story of a Brand Show a rating and review.  Plus, don\u2019t forget to follow us on Apple and Spotify.  Your support helps us bring you more content like this! * Today\u2019s Sponsors: Saral - The Influencer OS: https:\/\/www.getsaral.com\/demo SARAL is the all-in-one influencer platform that finds brand-aligned creators, automates outreach, and manages everything in one place. Request a live demo today. Let the SARAL team know you're a The Story of a Brand Show podcast listener to get an extended free trial! Visit the link above.  ","author_name":"The Story of a Brand Show","author_url":"https:\/\/www.thestoryofabrand.com\/","html":"