What better way to kick off 2024 then with another interview!!!! We got the chance to touch base with Helen Goris Of Health Plug. Meeting Helen reminded us the importance of what happens when you prioritize health and stay dedicated to it. Let’s read on to learn more about Helen and Health Plug!
Takemetotheheights: Can you tell the readers who you are?
Helen of Health Plug: My name is Helen Goris. I am 24 years old and the owner of Health Plug LLC. I was born and raised in NY but lived in Queens, NY most of my life. Growing up, I moved around a lot because like most of us… the odds were stacked against me since day 1. My mother had me really young and my father got arrested the day I was born.
He was later deported back to the Dominican Republic. Even though life was tough for my mom and our family, who came here from the Dominican Republic, she did everything she could to make sure I was good. I’m thankful for every single struggle we had to go through because it made me who I am today…It made me realize to be humble and grateful but I knew I would have to do things differently if I wanted to live a better life.
TMTTHS: What is your story?/Why did you decide to start Health Plug?
Helen: I decided to start Health Plug because I lost 65 pounds on my own and I didn’t realize how major that was until people started to notice the weight loss. They would ask me what did I do, and give me compliments on how amazed/shocked they were. I was a happy person but underneath I was very insecure about my weight my whole life ! I’ve always been the “ chubby ” kid , so when I got the opportunity to graduate 6 months early from high school, that’s when my real fitness journey started. I say”real” because I’ve tried so many things before but nothing really worked. I wasn’t truly consistent with it nor enjoyed the process. My weight loss journey was exactly that … a journey! a process ! I tell everyone that it did not happen overnight. I worked hard.
Helen: I slacked sometimes which prolonged my process, but I did it ! In 6 months, I lost 30 pounds by eating healthier, incorporating juicing into my diet, and working out 3-5 days out the week! After that, I continued my health journey that following year. I lost another 20 pounds by continuing to eat healthy, drinking juices and walking a lot since I worked, went to college and interned in the city. Then in 2020, people around me were telling me about veganism and I got challenged to go a month without eating meat. At the time it sounded impossible! I am Dominican. Alll we know is to eat some kind of meat with every meal! But I did the challenge for a month and felt great. So I continued. Instead of being vegan I went pescatarian but then a few months passed and I watched some documentaries and realized it was the same as eating meat so I went fully vegan in May 2021. Within that year of changing my diet I lost about 12 pounds just by my eating habits. I wasn’t going to the gym because of the pandemic. Because of the pandemic, I took pure ginger shots mainly everyday for 2 years and I never got sick ! I would always get sore throats or tonsillitis and I had to remove my tonsils when I was younger. Yet, once I began taking ginger shots, my sore throats never returned. That’s when I realized how powerful ginger was and how we can really heal ourselves with the foods we consume. Then by January 2022, I created Health Plug to help others get results within anything relating to health because I saw how powerful juicing can really be!
TMTTHS: What have you learned from starting/having your own business?
Helen: I learned that(having a business is) also a journey ! That life itself is a journey and no matter how many times you fall down , you have to keep getting up if you really want it. I am still learning that it takes a lot of consistency, patience, discipline and dedication if you want your business to grow! I am still in the beginning stages of my business with no education on business, so it is hard since I am the only one also doing it but I feel so strong about my business because of the results that I get from the products and the reactions and results of others who purchase from me.
TMTTHS: What are you hoping for others to gain from your business/story?
Helen: I hope anyone who hears my story feels inspired. I know how it feels to be lost with no motivation to do anything so when you read this, I hope it sparks a flame in you to do something that you really enjoy doing. I want to impact people’s lives with my juices and for them to start their own journey to a healthy living.
TMTTHS: What advice would you give yourself 5 years ago?
Helen: If I could of, I would of told myself to stay focused and consistent with a morning routine. Being able to wake up early, pray/mediate , workout and read a book is truly a blessing and is super helpful in the long run. I always hear from successful entrepreneurs that a morning routine was and is extremely vital to their success
TMTTHS: What advice would you give your future self?
Helen: I would say to keep going! No matter what. Just do something everyday towards your goals…even if it’s the smallest thing because overtime, it will add up!
TMTTHS: What sets your business apart from others that are similar in nature?
Helen: I feel like my results, energy and passion sets me aside from others. Some juice bars/ businesses just start up to make money , and although the goal is to make money, I have results to really back up my products. I also know my energy and the way I am is unique, I don’t see anyone as competition even if we sell/do the same things because I believe there is enough abundance in this world for everyone.
TMTTHS: What has been the most successful part about having your own business?
Helen: The most successful part is to be able to see the progression every time I do an event and/or have customers tell me how the juices have been helping and working for them! Their stories really fuel me to keep going because I know the juices are powerful!
TMTTHS: How can people shop/order from you?
Helen: They can DM me on my Instagram page @healthplugnyc or text 516-522-0313.
