In this episode of Purpose Profit Shift, host Rachel Bernier Green sits down with Iris Nichole Patterson, a remarkable entrepreneur and cancer survivor who turned her adversities into a thriving healthcare empire. Iris shares her incredible journey, from becoming a teen mother to surviving stage 4 cancer, building a $1.6 million healthcare business, Chicago Integrated Health, which offers community-driven wellness services. Iris discusses her journey of self-discovery, the power of curiosity, and how she leveraged her personal experiences to create impactful solutions in health and wellness, all while maintaining her commitment to serving her community.

Iris Nichole Patterson is an entrepreneur, stage-4 cancer survivor, and founder of Chicago Integrated Health, a family-owned wellness practice that offers personal training, nutrition coaching, and massage therapy services. Iris’s entrepreneurial journey began when she formulated hair care products in her kitchen, eventually landing them in Whole Foods. Her company now employs 50 staff members and has expanded to include various health and wellness services. Iris is passionate about improving the health of her community, particularly by providing high-quality care to those in need, including Medicaid and Medicare recipients.

 Expect to Learn

• Iris’s journey from being a teen mother to building a $1.6 million business in the healthcare industry.
• How she overcame challenges such as being told she couldn’t succeed and transitioned from survival mode to thriving in entrepreneurship.
• The power of curiosity and how Iris’s love for research led her to create products like Iris Botanicals.
• Insights on maintaining a holistic health approach, especially after surviving stage 4 colon cancer.
• How Chicago Integrated Health is revolutionizing the healthcare space by offering services to Medicaid and Medicare recipients and prioritizing staff wellness.

 Episode Breakdown with Timestamps

• [00:00:00] - Introduction to Iris Nichole Patterson
• [00:04:02] - The Struggles of Becoming a Teen Mother
• [00:12:08] - Building Iris Botanicals and Getting Into Whole Foods
• [00:22:58] - The Impact of Stage 4 Colon Cancer on Iris's Perspective
• [00:30:01] - How Iris Created a Healthcare Environment
• [00:39:45] - The Importance of Western Medicine
• [00:40:55] - The Role of Chemotherapy in Changing Perspective.
• [00:49:32] - Quality Drugs with Health Insurance
• [00:57:59] - Advice for other Entrepreneurs 
• [01:00:07] - Closing Thoughts: Talk to the 16-year-old teen mom

 Follow the Guest

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/irispatterson/ 
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/irisnichole/ 
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/irisnicholepatterson/ 
• Linktree: https://linktr.ee/irisnicholepatterson?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=56914a5f-1a73-4705-99f3-ca85ce051950 
• YouTube: www.youtube.com/@ThriveEmbracingLifeAfterCancer 
• Email: [email protected] 
• Company’s Website: https://www.integratedhealthchicago.com/ 
• Company’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chicagointegratedhealth/?hl=en 
• Company’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chicagointegratedhealth?mibextid=ZbWKwL

 Follow the Host

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachelberniergreen/ 
• Website: https://ejconsortium.com/ 
• Company’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ejconsortium?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=MXgxeWVmbTJjdTMwNA== 
• Company’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ej-consortium/ 
• Company’s Twitter: https://x.com/EJConsortium 
• Company’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61566522115133 

Listening Links: 

• Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0kmrlBqo4QHftlfmqo2Q32?si=4bd2e0e655864a26&nd=1&dlsi=37cbc85018304f35 
• Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-purpose-profit-shift/id1829627732 
• Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwbV6ikn-xvcU4EtMEKJW9Q