Terri Russell | SimplyT Health and Wellness

Tell us about YOU!!  I’m Terri Russell, founder of SimplyT Health & Wellness and a certified health and life coach. After 24 years in nursing and 10 years in medical weight loss, I saw firsthand how many women were stuck in the diet cycle, feeling guilty, overwhelmed, and frustrated. That’s why I created The Balanced Transformation Program, a 12-week coaching experience that helps women break free from emotional eating, rebuild trust with their bodies, and find balance with food again. What I love most about my work is seeing women realize that change doesn’t come from another strict diet, it comes from having the right support, simple tools, and the confidence to make choices they can enjoy and sustain.

What makes you different/stand out in your industry?  What makes me different is that I don’t hand out one-size-fits-all diets or expect women to rely on willpower alone. My approach blends a simple, macro-based meal plan with mindset coaching, emotional eating support, and practical lifestyle tools. I look at the whole person, not just the plate, so women can finally break free from the diet cycle and create lasting balance with food, health, and life.

What do your clients love about you?  My clients love that I don’t just hand them another diet. I look at the whole person – mind, body, and lifestyle, and give them the support they need to create real, lasting change. They appreciate that I make things simple and realistic, while also helping them uncover the emotional triggers behind food choices. It’s not about restriction, it’s about freedom, balance, and feeling supported every step of the way.

What is the best advice you can share with others? The best advice I can share is to stop chasing perfection. Whether it’s in business, health, or life, real progress comes from consistency, not doing everything flawlessly. Give yourself permission to take small steps, learn along the way, and keep moving forward. Progress, not perfection, is what leads to lasting success.

How has the Women’s Business League helped you?  Even though I’m new to the Women’s Business League, I already feel encouraged by the supportive community. It’s refreshing to be surrounded by women who are passionate about both business and lifting each other up. I’m excited to continue building connections, learning from other members, and growing together.