Founder's Journey - Empowering the Future of Wellness

When I was a child, I would watch my friends play outside, laughing and enjoying the sunshine, but more often than not, I couldn’t join them. Some days, even getting out of bed felt impossible, let alone studying for exams or staying active. For as long as I can remember, I’ve battled severe migraines—days spent in darkness, helpless, waiting for the pain to fade. I sought help from top doctors in Pakistan, London, and Dubai and tried everything from acupuncture to gluten-free and dairy-free diets, but nothing seemed to work.

As I grew older, the frequency of my migraines reduced, but the experience left a deep impression on me. I knew what it felt like to be powerless, and I wanted to do something to help others avoid that feeling. That was the spark that ignited my journey into health and wellness. During the COVID-19 lockdowns, I noticed something remarkable: the air quality in Lahore had improved dramatically. In that moment of clarity, I had an epiphany—what if I could create something that harnessed technology to improve people’s lives, just as cleaner air had improved mine?

That realization marked the beginning of my wellness app journey. However, before I could bring my vision to life, I needed to take the first step: convincing my father (and now also my co-founder) to invest in the idea. My father, Zeeshan Zakaria, is a serial entrepreneur with two successful companies under his belt. I knew convincing him wouldn’t be easy. Passion alone wouldn’t cut it; I needed a solid business case. So, I threw myself into research—analyzing market size, studying the competition, and projecting future growth prospects. I poured everything into crafting a detailed business plan, and after weeks of discussions, my father finally agreed to back the project.

We started development in 2022, and over the next year, I was deeply involved in every aspect. I acted as the bridge between our test users and the development team, constantly collecting feedback, iterating, and refining the app. It was an intense and challenging process, but every step forward brought us closer to our goal. After a year of relentless effort, we launched the app on the Google and Apple App Stores in February 2023. It was a surreal moment—the beginning of my lifelong mission to enhance health and wellness for people around the globe.

As I continue on this journey, I'm eager to hear from you about how my team and I can make the app even better. Please feel free to drop me a note at zaid❲@❳myfitnesscoach.fit. I look forward to connecting with you and learning how we can improve together.