From News Reporter to Wellness Empire Builder

What happens when the dream you've chased for years turns out not to be the one you're meant to live?

In this episode of Living Your Legacy, Stefanee Clontz shares her unconventional journey from aspiring TV news reporter to becoming the driving force behind HydraPlus, one of Atlanta's fastest-growing wellness and medical weight loss brands. After walking away from a career she spent years pursuing, Stefanee found herself building something far bigger than she ever imagined through medical weight loss, wellness innovation, hormone optimization, and relentless personal growth.

She opens up about career pivots, leadership without ownership, taking calculated risks, overcoming setbacks, and why self-care is one of the most powerful investments anyone can make. From rebuilding businesses after COVID to helping clients transform their health and confidence, Stefanee reveals the mindset that helped her create impact, drive growth, and build a legacy through service and wellness.

Key Takeaways

• Following your dreams may lead you somewhere completely unexpected

• Leadership is about ownership, even when you don't own the company

• Growth often comes from choosing the opportunity that makes you uncomfortable

• Self-care is not vanity. It is a performance strategy for life and business

• Success requires taking risks, learning from failures, and continually reinventing yourself

Notable Quotes

• "I chose the option that made me the most uncomfortable because I knew that's where I'd grow the most."

• "You have to dig deep, figure out your purpose, and then go for it."

• "When you feel good, you perform well. You go all the way to the top."

• "I was notorious for jumping and building my plane on the way down."

• "You can be passionate about a company you don't own and run it like you do."