Rick Weedon, JD, began his career in corporate America after graduating from the Howard University School of Law. He worked in telecommunications as a financial representative and as the Employer and Business Development Director at the University of Maryland’s Robert H. Smith School of Business. In 2015, he faced a shake-up in his career. 

“I left Corporate America because I was asked to leave. After seven years there, I was laid off. I started thinking of what I could do for myself; I couldn’t picture myself being an older guy in that career.” Weedon and his wife, Natascha, went through the process of developing a set of ideas and principles that would lead to a successful wellness platform aimed at whole-body wellness, that would include his knack for financial management and business development. 

“Back then (about 6 years ago), I really didn’t know what to do. It was a confusing time for me to figure things out,” says Weedon about starting his own business. Despite his initial confusion, a focus on community inclusion and by extension, community wellness began to chart their path. “I was always an ‘ABC’ (Always Be Closing) kind of guy. I learned to keep the letters, but changed them to mean ``Always Be Curious.” Rick shares that during this time he was

in poor health and was introduced to a health & wellness company that would forever change his life. My wife Natascha and I decided to pursue a business in health and wellness. Their business, Wealth Thru Wellness, sprang from this open-minded ideal and began Weedon’s and his wife’s journey toward personal wellness and entrepreneurship. 

“One of my missions in 2021 is to impact a hundred men to take steps toward better health and well-being. I feel that men neglect their health,” says Weedon.  Weedon’s genuine care and effort to improve the lives of clients locally and virtually has had a positive impact on his own life. “It’s a personal mission of mine that aligns with Natascha’s and my vision for our community,” he says. Weedon’s story proves that unexpected change and resilience can truly be a gift that is life changing in the best possible way.  If you are interested in learning more about their business head over to Wealth Thru Wellness on Facebook.