Dear STW Life Community,

Whether you have been with us from the beginning or you are just discovering STW Life, I am truly grateful you are here.

If there is one thing I have learned throughout my life, it is that the greatest transformations do not begin with having all the answers. They begin with one decision — to take the first step.

I have spent much of my career helping people create financial freedom. Through my book Be Free, I shared my personal journey and the lessons I learned along the way. But there was one story I was not ready to tell: my health.

For years I convinced myself I was doing okay. I stayed busy, worked hard, and kept moving forward. Like so many people, I put everyone else first while quietly putting my own health on hold. Then one moment changed everything. On a flight home, I had to ask for a seatbelt extender for the first time in my life. It was humbling. It was emotional. And it became my wake-up call.

That day I made a promise to myself that I would never need one again — and more importantly, that I would stop waiting for “someday” to become the healthiest version of myself. My goal is not simply to lose weight. My goal is to have the energy to enjoy life, the strength to chase adventure, the health to hike the Grand Canyon, and the vitality to live with purpose for decades to come.

As I began my wellness journey, I quickly realized I was not alone. Everywhere I looked there were conflicting opinions, miracle products, endless diets, and countless people claiming to have the answer. That is when something became very clear: people do not just need another wellness company. They need someone they can trust. They need a community. They need hope.

That realization became the inspiration behind STW Life. Together with my co-founder and dear friend, Steph Karlstad, we dreamed about creating a place where people could stop chasing the latest trends and instead find trusted experts, science-backed products, meaningful education, and a community that genuinely cares.

“You have a moral obligation to become the very best version of yourself.” — Tom Hill

Another mentor and dear friend, Loren Lahav, challenged me with a question I will never forget: “If sharing your story could save one person’s life, would you do it?” My answer was immediate. Yes.

That is why I have chosen to share this journey before I have reached the finish line. You will see the victories, the setbacks, and the lessons I am learning in real time — because authenticity inspires action far more than perfection ever could.

You are capable of more than you believe. No matter where you are starting today, one decision can change the direction of your life.

Welcome to STW Life. Let’s grow stronger, healthier, and live with purpose — together.

With gratitude,
Vanessa Mills
Co-Founder, STW Life

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Explore the STW Life portal for courses, wellness resources, guided meditations, and community support designed to help you stay active, find balance, and recharge all summer long.

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Here’s to a July filled with movement, mindfulness, and moments of restoration.