Today we’d like to introduce you to Andrea Kanelopoulos.
Hi Andrea, we’d love for you to start by introducing yourself.
My journey began over three decades ago when I walked through a 14 year near death battle with Anorexia. I began speaking in schools, hospitals, treatment programs and more while trying to recover. Once I found a healing point, I authored a book, FIND YOUR VOICE PROJECT: A JOURNEY TOWARDS HEALING, about my journey and from there I knew I wanted to do more. I started Anam Nostos House, a mobile retreat center, as I am a minimalist at heart. I find amazing locations from the beach to the mountains and soon an excursion retreat in Italy! I loved the idea of bringing women together to share what I have learned along the way with different modalities as yoga, meditation, mindfulness, ceremony, art, and mindful eating. I found collaborators to walk with me and before you knew it, I was hosting up to 5 retreats a year. Since the beginning I have just published my fourth book and in 2027 will release the second edition and a workbook of my first book diving more in depth into my story as well as aging in recovery. Now, in my 23rd year of recovery, I teach and write; it is a journey not a destination. Anam is Celtic for Soul and Nostos is Greek for Homecomings. Today, through speaking engagements, retreats, coaching, and workshops, I walk with women to find and embrace their Soul Homecomings.
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?
The greatest struggling is earning a living. When I was very sick, everything that could help me was out of my reach financially. It is my mission to create affordable offering. I have one full scholarship spot for every retreat and event, though the requests are multiple. I love my work, I believe in this work, and I will always make it affordable to all.
Thanks for sharing that. So, maybe next you can tell us a bit more about your work?
I believe that no one is unreachable. I meet every single person where they are at without judgement. My work isn’t always traditional. I believe in looking outside the box. I use affirmations, art and creative modalities to teach women how to find their true voice and self. I am able to help women through coaching, speaking engagements, my books and especially my retreats. The number one thing that makes me stand out is that I don’t believe in can’t. People tell me all the time I need to charge more, I need a better plan or investors. I can achieve anything I want in life as long as I believe in it. I beat more life struggles then most and I don’t take no for an answer.
How do you think about luck?
None, I would call it faith. I have an incredible gift of faith that anyone who knows me will tell you. The number of times where I came close to losing everything because of finances; something will work out. I simply won’t let myself fail.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.anamnostoshouse.com/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andreakanelopoulosauthor
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/andreakanelopoulosauthor
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrea-kanelopoulos-87bb795a/
- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@AndreaKanelopoulos
- Other: anamnostoshouse@gmail.com
