An Interview with Akemi Gaines

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Akemi Gaines

Akemi Gaines is one of the interesting and successful entrepreneurs featured in Life on Your Terms.  Akemi once had a comfortable life in Japan, but internally, she felt suffocated. She knew she had a purpose in life beyond just living comfortably, and was ready to dump the comfort for the sake of her own personal growth.

Akemi took a leap of faith because she believed she could help people in a unique way. Today, she has a successful practice called Akashic Record Reading, through which she helps those who are serious about their spiritual growth. She also writes the Real Life Spirituality Blog, which is dedicated to inspiring people to create fulfilling lives, new businesses, loving relationships, and healthy bodies.

As people begin to transition into their great big new life, it’s easy to become overwhelmed and lose focus. Tell us how you’ve stayed inspired during significant transitions.

By being dumb — I mean, simple-minded . . . single-minded. I was lucky I already quit my regular job when I started my Akashic Record Reading. Sure, it added financial instability, but that was easier to manage than juggling day job, with all its stresses and concerns, and the unpredictable nature of starting a new business.

I want to emphasize that, for me, it wasn’t just about starting a new business. I knew it was about changing the way I live.  I wanted to serve the bigger audience in my unique way rather than assisting the people in the company within the defined function of my job. The Akashic Record Reading is just one way I do this, and if this wasn’t going to work out, I would have kept seeking other ways.

Blogging helped me remember this. I sometimes talk about my service in my blog, but Real Life Spirituality is far more than that. I’ve been sharing my vision, and this way I am always reminded where I am heading to.

Tell us about how you’re supporting and “sharing the love” with the world…do you have a favorite charity or cause?

I contribute to Kiva, Acumen Fund, and some local organizations. But really, my work is the main way I share love.

What is the most valuable piece of entrepreneurial advice you’ve ever received?

I am one of the lucky people who could have Naomi Dunford’s marketing consultation before she hit it so big and it became so difficult to get hold of her. She explained the concept of niche and encouraged me to go for the “spirituality” niche. Until then, I was thinking of offering more standard life coaching because I thought the Akashic Records were too — well — weird and woo-woo.

But she was so right. Precisely because it is a small niche, I rank high on Google and get seriously interested clients who are not surprised with what I have to offer.

Marketing is often the weakest point for a new entrepreneur, and I highly recommend hiring a good marketing advisor.

Tell us about your latest project.

I intend to be published. It’s about the Akashic Records, starseeds, and Ascension, and I already have a completed draft, but I want to improve it further while I look for a publisher.

Anthing else you ‘d like to share?

Get started. You can’t learn how to ride a bike until you get on the bike. Know you will fall a couple of times — maybe more — and still do it. Only then you can have the fun of riding the bike.

You can find Akemi at:

Akashic Record Reading:    www.akashicrecordreading.com

Real Life Spirituality:    www.reallifespirituality.com

Read more about Akemi’s personal liberation story within the pages of the Life on Your Terms: The Support Your Need to Follow Your Passion From Inspirational Entrepreneurs!