Inspiring Conversations with Hélia Clamoungou of LiveWell

Today we’d like to introduce you to Hélia Clamoungou.

Hi Hélia, thanks for joining us today. We’d love for you to start by introducing yourself.
I was born and raised in Seattle and followed the expected path—college, corporate technology job, financial stability—but deep down, I knew it wasn’t mine. I didn’t know what I wanted to do for work – all I knew was that the human condition fascinated me and that I loved to help people see their true potential.

In 2022, after achieving the stability I had once chased, I took a six-week sabbatical and realized I could no longer ignore the call for something more meaningful. Two weeks after returning to work, I quit, walking away from a sizable year-end bonus that my past self would have clung to. My only plan? Travel to Southeast Asia and complete my yoga teacher training.

What was meant to be a 3 month trip turned into 10.5 months of deep healing and a mission toward open-heartedness. I immersed myself in a wide variety of healing modalities and cultural experiences that reshaped my relationship with myself and the world. I had spent years overanalyzing, planning, and mitigating risk, but in Asia, I finally learned to listen—to slow down and truly connect.

Returning to the U.S. before Christmas 2023, I finally found the open-heartedness I had been seeking. A brief stop in Detroit initially felt unremarkable—it was the middle of a brutal winter—but something about the city called me. A couple days later, I decided to make the move. A series of synchronicities unfolded, and in June, ‘LiveWell in the D’ was born as a simple Instagram calendar for Metro Detroit wellness events. And by the end of August, I knew it was meant to be more – a global wellness platform. Today, the LiveWell minimum viable product (MVP) is live and our aim is to become ‘the world’s guide to transformative wellness experiences’.

Alright, so let’s dig a little deeper into the story – has it been an easy path overall and if not, what were the challenges you’ve had to overcome?
No road is smooth, but I’ve found that when you follow what truly lights you up, doors open. The challenges I’ve faced—stress, loneliness, decision fatigue—are ones every entrepreneur encounters. The difference is that I have the tools to navigate them and return to my center.

Now I see that what once felt like a misaligned career in the tech world has proven to be invaluable in building LiveWell. The skills I gained—market research, corporate sales and customer success, creating scalable systems—have directly contributed to shaping LiveWell into both a community-driven space and a tech-enabled platform.

One early challenge was balancing the heart of LiveWell (a mission-driven community) with the reality of building a scalable tech platform. At first, I hesitated to make LiveWell bigger than an Instagram page, fearing the viability of a full platform, but after 100+ hours interviewing both wellness providers and seekers, I was able to validate my hypothesis. That insight helped me shape the platform into what it is today—a wellness provider directory and event ticketing platform.

So far, each time I’ve committed to LiveWell’s next step, the right resources have appeared through the incredible support of my network and the global wellness community.

Alright, so let’s switch gears a bit and talk business. What should we know?
LiveWell is bringing wellness within reach through our event ticketing platform and wellness provider directory. We connect people with transformative experiences while helping wellness providers grow their businesses.

At LiveWell, we believe wellness is more than just self-care—it’s a journey of remembering who you truly are. It encompasses physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being, all interconnected to create a life of alignment and fulfillment. We focus on holistic wellness experiences, from meditation, yoga, breathwork and somatic healing to engaging community-driven events, and more.

Whether you’re new to wellness or already deeply immersed in your journey, LiveWell makes it easier to find and access the experiences that support your personal growth.

How can people work with you, collaborate with you or support you?
✨ Wellness Providers: Create a free profile and list your events to reach a wider audience.
✨ Wellness Seekers: Discover events and wellness providers that align with your journey.
✨ Collaborators & Partners: We’re looking for aligned investors, brand ambassadors, and strategic partners who share our vision of making wellness more accessible worldwide. If that’s you—let’s connect!

Pricing:

• Wellness Provider Profiles: Free
• Event Listings: Free
• Social Media Marketing: Custom pricing—reach out to explore options!

Contact Info:

• Website: https://www.livewell.guide
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/livewellinthed/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61559773689679
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/heliaclamoungou/
• Other: https://linktr.ee/livewellinthed