Embracing Success and Human Design: The Journey of Roberta Vommaro
Interview by Heather Anderson
Roberta Vommaro started her career as a tax attorney before shifting into wellness entrepreneurship and human design coaching. She opened one of the first wellness centers in Vancouver and now works with clients globally, integrating human design into her coaching practice to help entrepreneurs align their work with their energy. In this interview, Roberta shares her approach to success, her career pivot, and how she uses human design to guide business owners.
What does success mean to you?
Success, to me, is about being the most comfortable person in the room. It’s not about material achievements or how much money you have in the bank. True success is when you’re 100% okay with who you are, and you carry that confidence wherever you go. It’s not about having the biggest company or the most possessions; it’s about walking into any space, being completely comfortable in your own skin, and projecting that to the world. That kind of energy is reflected back to you, and people can feel it.
Do you feel that sense of success in your life right now?
Yes, I do. It took me a long time to realize that success isn’t just about achievements. I’ve been a high achiever my whole life, but what’s made the biggest difference for me is the comfort I’ve found through yoga, meditation, and human design. I’ve learned to be comfortable with who I am, no matter where I am. Whether I walk into a high-end Chanel store or a casual Old Navy, I’m the same person. I no longer feel the need to prove anything, and that, for me, is success.
You mentioned burnout during your career as a tax attorney. How did that experience lead to the creation of Salt & Spirit Wellness?
It was a turning point. I worked in high-end law firms, pushing myself to give 110% all the time, striving for partnership and meeting unrealistic expectations. I loved practicing law, but the corporate environment was exhausting. Eventually, I had a major health crisis—a kidney infection that left me in the hospital for two weeks. My body shut down from the burnout, and I knew I needed to make a change. Yoga and meditation became my way back to health, and eventually, I realized I wanted to help others through these practices. That’s when Salt & Spirit was born.
Did the pandemic cause you to close Salt & Spirit’s physical location?
The pandemic certainly played a role, but it wasn’t the sole reason. In Canada, there were government programs to help small businesses with rent during mandatory lockdowns, but my landlord didn’t want to apply for them. I had to make a decision: either reinvest in the space or pivot. I chose to move everything online because I could tell that the pandemic wouldn’t be over in two weeks, as we were initially told. I loved the shift to teaching yoga and meditation online, and it opened up new possibilities for coaching and creating digital courses.
When did human design become part of your practice?
I first heard about human design in 2016, but it took me a while to fully embrace it. Initially, a coach read my chart wrong, which put me off for a bit. But after doing my own research, I realized how powerful human design is as a tool for self-awareness and growth. I practiced it privately for years before integrating it into my coaching work. By 2021, I started blending human design into my business coaching, helping entrepreneurs align with their natural energy types for greater success.
What’s a simple way for someone new to human design to get started?
The first step is to get your chart. You can do this online through sites like Genetic Matrix or Jovian Archive. Once you have your chart, take some time to understand it. Human design is a system that’s best learned through listening rather than reading, so I always recommend doing a session with a human design coach who can guide you through the details and how they apply to your life.
How do you combine human design with business coaching?
It happened organically. I started out offering wellness coaching, and as I began using human design for myself, clients became curious about it too. Over time, I started using human design as a tool to help entrepreneurs align their business strategies with their unique energy. For example, a manifesting generator (like me) operates very differently from a projector or a manifester. When entrepreneurs understand their energy type, they can work in ways that are natural and sustainable for them, avoiding burnout and maximizing their strengths.
“I realized how powerful human design is as a tool for self-awareness and growth. I practiced it privately for years before integrating it into my coaching work.”
For someone unfamiliar with human design, what’s the difference between different energy types in business?
Generators and manifesting generators, like us, have a lot of energy and need to burn it doing things we love. If we’re working on something that excites us, we can go all day. For us, work isn’t exhausting; it’s energizing when it’s aligned with our passions. On the other hand, projectors, manifestors, and reflectors don’t have that same level of energy. They work in bursts and need more rest. A four-hour workweek might work for them, but it’s not for us! Understanding your energy type helps you structure your business in a way that works for you.
What kind of business owners do you typically work with?
I started out working with wellness professionals, but now I coach a wide variety of entrepreneurs—from creatives to executives. I love working with people who are eager, intelligent, and ready to take action. My ideal clients are those who are passionate about what they do and committed to the process of growth. I find that these are the people who get the most out of working with me, and it’s a joy to help them succeed.
Do you offer one-off human design consultations?
I do, though I prefer working with clients over a series of sessions to really dive deep into their chart and how it applies to their business or life. One-off sessions are great for getting an introduction to human design, but I find that most people come back for more because the insights are so profound. My recommended package is five sessions, which gives us enough time to explore your human design in depth and apply it to your life or business in a meaningful way.
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