How Faster Way Coach Courtney Pappy Built a Thriving Health Business From Scratch — And How You Can Too
This week on the Passports, Profits and Pixie Dust Podcast, I sat down with one of my absolute favorite people to follow on Instagram — top Faster Way to Fat Loss Coach, Courtney Pappy.
I originally found Courtney completely by accident while searching for another account…and instantly thought,
“WOW. This girl has got it.”
Her branding, her energy, her presence — all magnetic.
Fast-forward a few months later, and I personally joined one of her Faster Way rounds in April. I loved working with her so much that I knew I had to bring her on the show.
This conversation is honest, energizing, strategic, and packed with gold — especially for moms building businesses from home, anyone in the wellness or coaching space, or women who want to grow online without burnout.
Let’s dive into the highlights. ✨
Listen to the episode here:
**Who Is Courtney Pappy?
Health Coach • Mom • Entrepreneur • Content Queen**
Courtney is a Faster Way to Fat Loss certified coach who has grown an incredibly successful online wellness business in just two years.
But she didn’t start out as a fitness expert.
✔ Former corporate world
✔ Two babies at home
✔ Zero business background
✔ A degree in political science (her words: “I had no business starting a business!”)
She started the Faster Way in January 2020 to prioritize her own health. By March — literally the month the world shut down — she launched her very first round as a coach.
And the rest? Magic.
“If you treat it like a hobby, you’ll get paid like a hobby.
Treat it like a business, and you’ll get paid like a business.” – Courtney
What Is the Faster Way to Fat Loss?
If you’re new to the Faster Way, Courtney breaks it down simply:
👉 A 6-week program
👉 Real food + carb cycling + whole-food nutrition
👉 Effective 30-minute workouts
👉 Coaching, community, accountability
Courtney runs multiple groups a year and supports her clients through education, mindset, nutrition, and sustainable habits — not perfection.
As she always says:
✨ Memories over macros
✨ Progress over perfection
✨ Something is better than nothing
How Courtney Built a Six-Figure Wellness Business Online
One of the most inspiring parts of Courtney’s story?
She built her business primarily through Instagram, starting with just a couple hundred followers.
Now, her content shows up everywhere — especially Reels and TikTok.
Her secret? Show up like a leader, not a boss.
“People don’t want a boss. They want someone to follow.
I lead by example and let women come alongside me.”
Her content strategy includes:
✔ Reels (lots of them!)
✔ Showing her real life as a mom
✔ Sharing what she eats, workouts, and daily routines
✔ A mix of personality + niche-specific content
✔ Lots of education and encouragement
✔ Consistent stories
✔ Building relationships in the DMs
And now…
👉 75% of her effort is still IG
👉 25% is now TikTok — and it’s working
“Tiktok is the Wild West, but the reach is insane. It’s so much easier to create content there.”
Building a Business as a Busy Mom: What It Really Looks Like
Courtney is incredibly transparent about her schedule and how she gets it all done.
The truth?
She doesn’t do it alone.
She delegates strategically:
- Virtual assistant – backend tasks, emails, reports
- Client specialist – helping engage, support, and love on her clients
- Marketing team – graphics, ideas, content creation support
And in her personal life:
- Her girls go to preschool/childcare a few days a week
- She has supportive grandparents
- Her husband works regular hours and is home evenings
This is a key lesson she shared:
“You can have control or you can have growth.
You cannot have both.” – advice from Amanda Tress
Mindset: The Real Foundation of Her Success
If you only take one thing from this blog, take this:
Courtney is where she is because she works on her mindset as much as her strategy.
She shared:
- Entrepreneurship requires getting uncomfortable
- Success is not luck — it’s consistency
- Your limiting beliefs will always limit your results
- Your purpose is placed on your heart for a reason
- Surround yourself with encouraging, motivated women
- Something is ALWAYS better than nothing
- Showing up daily matters more than showing up perfectly
She’s currently reading The Psychology of Winning — and it’s shaping how she leads her clients and herself.
A Message for the Woman Who Wants Something More but Feels Scared
I asked Courtney what she would say to the mom or woman listening who wants to start something but feels nervous.
Her answer? Pure gold:
“You have no idea how good it can be until you start.”
“We all think: who am I to do this? No one will buy from me.
But it was put on your heart for a reason.
Lean into your purpose. Work hard. Stay consistent.
The results will come.”**
Courtney’s Productivity + Routine Tips
Her days aren’t rigid — especially with little ones. But she focuses on:
✨ A quiet morning before the kids wake up
✨ Either a workout or an hour of focused work
✨ A plan for the week
✨ Content batching and using drafts
✨ Not reinventing the wheel
✨ Doing the tasks that move the needle, not the easy tasks
“If you don’t have the day planned, you’ll always feel scattered.”
Rapid-Fire Fun Facts from Courtney
Favorite vacation destination:
☀️ St. Lucia — where she got married!
Favorite season:
Summer (but not the sweating 😂)
Best personal development book:
The Psychology of Winning
Where she lives:
Florida girl, born and raised — near Jacksonville
Where to Connect with Courtney
You’re going to want to follow her — I promise.
👉 Instagram: @courtneypappy
👉 TikTok: @courtneypappy
👉 Facebook: Courtney Pappy
And if you’re interested in Faster Way or her coaching rounds, connect with her directly on IG — she is so responsive and welcoming.
Final Thoughts
This conversation left me so inspired, motivated, and grounded — and I know it will do the same for you.
Whether you’re a busy mom, a growing entrepreneur, or someone wanting to improve your health while building a business… Courtney is living proof that you CAN do both.
✨ With support
✨ With strategy
✨ With delegation
✨ With mindset
✨ With consistency
✨ With belief in your purpose
If this episode spoke to you, screenshot this blog or the podcast episode, tag me on Instagram (@lindsaydollinger), and share it with a girlfriend who needs a dose of encouragement today.
You never know who might read it and feel brave enough to take their next step.
Onward, princess — let’s create and own our magic. 💖✨
