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Episode Synopsis
Welcome to the very first episode of Wellness Marketing 101! I’m Boryana—a marketing professor, mom of three, health and wellness enthusiast, and founder of Black Sea Advanced Marketing Solutions. In this episode, I share the deeply personal and professional journey that led me from Sofia, Bulgaria to launching my own purpose-driven marketing coaching business in the U.S.
You’ll hear about how I navigated higher education as an immigrant, found my calling in marketing education, and why I’m on a mission to help health and wellness businesses grow authentically. I’ll also give you a glimpse into what this podcast will cover and how it can support you—the small business owner—on your path to sustainable, value-based growth
What You'll Learn:
My origin story: From Bulgaria to becoming a U.S. marketing professor and solopreneur
How a chance suggestion led me to pursue a PhD in Marketing
The role of mentors, resilience, and intuition in choosing a career path
Why I left corporate dreams behind to embrace education and entrepreneurship
How motherhood changed the way I view marketing and influenced my business philosophy
What “marketing done right” really means for wellness brands
The mission behind Black Sea Advanced Marketing Solutions
A preview of the actionable, organic marketing strategies I’ll share in future episodes
Connect with Me:
💼 https://www.blackseaams.com/
📸 Instagram @blackseams
🎓 LinkedIn
You’ll hear about how I navigated higher education as an immigrant, found my calling in marketing education, and why I’m on a mission to help health and wellness businesses grow authentically. I’ll also give you a glimpse into what this podcast will cover and how it can support you—the small business owner—on your path to sustainable, value-based growth
What You'll Learn:
My origin story: From Bulgaria to becoming a U.S. marketing professor and solopreneur
How a chance suggestion led me to pursue a PhD in Marketing
The role of mentors, resilience, and intuition in choosing a career path
Why I left corporate dreams behind to embrace education and entrepreneurship
How motherhood changed the way I view marketing and influenced my business philosophy
What “marketing done right” really means for wellness brands
The mission behind Black Sea Advanced Marketing Solutions
A preview of the actionable, organic marketing strategies I’ll share in future episodes
Connect with Me:
💼 https://www.blackseaams.com/
📸 Instagram @blackseams
More episodes of the podcast Wellness Marketing 101
Episode 34: Back to the Basics: Building Intentional Brands with Creative Director Natalie Contrera
20/11/2025
Episode 33: Knowing Your Ideal Customer with Alison Wehr: From Demographics to Deep Insights
13/11/2025
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