OLINDA SUERGIU - From Psychological Research to a Journey of Cultivating Flourish for the Community

Oct 9
2 min read

Behind the Biz: Entrepreneur Spotlight #10

This week, we’re excited to introduce Olinda Suergiu - a Bachelor of Psychology and is currently a Positive Psychology & Mindfulness Coach.

In 2022, she founded Dhyana along with the Dhyana Wellbeing Programme - an online 1:1 space that supports self-improvement, mindful living, and lasting positive change. Olinda blends modern psychological science with mindfulness practice and evidence-based personal development tools to help others build more meaningful lives; alongside her coaching work, she develops digital products, 1:1 Bilingual Coaching (English & Italian), and content that reaches a global audience while growing her entrepreneurial journey in Da Nang. She is now developing Dhyana Flourish Academy, a hybrid learning space (both online & offline) - where people can learn how to live better and feel better.

Diamond Advice

|| “Perfection is the enemy of progress.”

That line is Olinda’s north star. Instead of waiting for a flawless plan or the “perfect launch,” she believes in small, consistent steps - test, learn, tweak, repeat. That practical, iterative mindset is what turned coaching practice into a sustainable project and what she teaches clients every day.

A quote from an entrepreneur:
"“Ironing boards are surfboards that gave up on their dreams.”
That one line became a mantra. A reminder not to play it safe, not to settle. To take risks, ride waves, and dream bigger than spreadsheets and safety nets.

What she wishes she’d known sooner?

Like many founders, Olinda learned by doing and by stumbling. One big lesson? You don’t have to do everything yourself. The solo hustle helps you understand the mechanics, but holding every role long-term creates burnout and slows growth. If she could start again, she’d invest in a small team earlier and focus on community-building from day one.

If She Could Do It Again - Put People First

If she could turn back time, Olinda would prioritize building a community first: authentic connections, sharing the journey, listening to real needs, and co-creating with users from the start. With a strong community foundation, products and content grow naturally and sustainably. She also underscores the value of investing early in a small team to share responsibilities and unlock leadership capacity.

Failure - A Stepping Stone to Breakthrough

Olinda views failure as an inevitable part of the road to success. Daily mistakes are lessons - data points used to refine strategy. Rather than fearing failure, she turns it into the “seed” for the next advancement — a perspective she also teaches clients during coaching

Olinda’s journey demonstrates the power of combining professional knowledge with kindness, mindfulness, and the determination to build community. From the Dhyana Wellbeing Programme to Dhyana Flourish Academy, her vision is not only to help individuals feel better but to create spaces where people learn to live more fully - one small, meaningful step at a time.

If Olinda’s journey resonated with you, don’t stop here! Check out more inspiring stories of entrepreneurs overcoming challenges, building their brands, and following their passions in our forum. You might just find the motivation—or the connections—you've been looking for! 🚀

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