From Struggling with Health to Helping Others Heal

Starting a business while balancing a family and working demanding jobs can feel overwhelming.

For Jo Sesay, founder of Rooted Jo, it wasn’t a quick decision to become a holistic herbalist.

It was a slow realization, built on years of personal health experiences that included hormonal imbalances, precancerous cells scare, and the emotional weight of motherhood.

After finding healing through herbalism and faith-rooted wellness practices, Jo felt called to help others who were struggling with their health and well-being.

Rooted Jo began as Jo’s personal healing journey and has since evolved into a mission to help women, especially mothers, reclaim confidence in their ability to heal at home.

Through simple, kitchen-friendly herbalism and faith-centered wellness practices, she’s offering a path to balance and peace for those overwhelmed by modern life’s demands.

Jo’s message is clear: You don’t need to be perfect, and you don’t need to have it all figured out, what you need is a sense of trust in your body and the tools to support it.

Finding Faith and Healing Through Herbalism

For Jo, it wasn’t a single pivotal moment, but rather a growing awareness that led her to leave her previous career and become a holistic herbalist.

As a mother, she saw how fragile health could feel and recognized the lack of support when trying to heal naturally.

Wanting to be part of the solution, she created Rooted Jo to help others, especially women and mothers, reclaim their well-being through herbalism and faith.

But the journey was not easy.

Building a business from scratch while raising children, managing personal health issues, and navigating a chaotic life was more challenging than Jo had anticipated.

She often questioned if she was doing enough, especially when balancing her dreams with the realities of motherhood and a health struggle that kept her from operating at her full capacity.

Despite the challenges, Jo’s dedication to healing, both for herself and others, has led to some beautiful moments.

One of her favorite stories comes from a client who created a tea blend using one of Jo’s herbal guides.

After a few weeks, the client reached out to say she felt calmer and in control, with her anxiety subsiding.

Knowing that Jo’s teachings helped someone feel empowered in their wellness journey fuels her drive to keep going, even when it feels like the road ahead is difficult.

The Struggle of Balancing Life and Purpose

Jo’s biggest challenge right now is managing her time and energy.

Balancing motherhood, health, community, and entrepreneurship is no easy feat, and she often feels like she is running on empty.

The health issues she’s facing, hormonal imbalances that bring fatigue and stress, can leave her feeling isolated and guilty for not being able to give her all to everything she’s juggling.

However, Jo has learned to stay grounded by leaning into the practices that have helped her heal: prayer, breath work, and using the same herbal remedies she offers to her clients.

She also works on giving herself grace when things aren’t going according to plan, reminding herself that healing and growth take time.

Despite the frustrations, Jo is learning how to operate from a place of compassion for herself, as she builds a life rooted in wellness, purpose, and service to others.

A Vision for Peaceful, Purpose-Driven Living

Jo’s ideal life is simple: to serve others through her herbalism practice, mentor women, and spend quality time with her family.

She dreams of a life where her health is strong and steady, her business is thriving, and her work impacts the lives of others in a meaningful way.

But the path to this vision requires balancing multiple aspects of her life with intention and patience.

What’s holding her back is capacity, the ability to move forward at the pace she desires while managing the realities of motherhood and self-healing.

Yet, despite these challenges, Jo is committed to her mission of empowering others through the transformative power of natural healing and faith-rooted practices.

Trusting the Process, Embracing the Journey

At Reignelle, we believe in the power of embracing your story, no matter how messy or imperfect it may seem.

Jo’s journey from health struggles to becoming a holistic herbalist is a testament to the healing power of nature, faith, and self-care.

Her message to others is clear: Even in the chaos of life, it is possible to reclaim balance and wellness.

If you’re a woman looking to reconnect with your body and tap into the healing powers of nature, Jo’s work is here to guide you.

Visit her at Rooted Jo and connect with her on Instagram at @realrootedjo.