The Nello founder’s formula for balanced living

Connor Noe is co-founder of wellness brand Nello. Noe’s wellness goals span four key areas: daily mindfulness through meditation, scripture reading, or prayer; cardiovascular exercise, even if just 10-20 minutes of post-meal walking; prioritizing eight hours of quality sleep while avoiding late-night eating; and flexibility work to counteract long computer hours.

Nello co-founders Mason Porter and Connor Noe.

Rather than rigid workout schedules, Noe incorporates movement throughout his day, short walks after meals and targeted exercises to address the physical toll of desk work, focusing on core strength and mobility. Understanding the importance of sleep, he aims for eight hours nightly and times his eating to support better digestion and restorative rest.

Here’s Noe to share his wellness go-tos:

Hoka Clifton

“These are my favorite shoes right now because they do everything— you can walk, travel, play sports, go to the gym— literally anything in these shoes. They’re super comfortable and durable. My go-to shoe when traveling out & about.”

Joola Pickleball Paddle

“If you ever played pickleball, you know how addicting it is! There’s evidence to support that racket sports participants can more significantly reduce risk of dying from all causes compared to other activities like swimming, running and cycling, which is amazing. The hand eye coordination keeps your mind sharp and the social aspect keeps it fun. This is my favorite paddle.”

Green Chef

“Having meals sent with all the right ingredients, where you just need to follow the instructions & in 20 minutes you can have a great dinner has been a game changer and a healthier alternative than only using DoorDash.”

Garden of Life Creatine

“The mental boost I’ve seen from daily creatine supplementation hasn’t gone unnoticed. I’m more focused, less fatigued and my brain feels like it just works better.”

Nello Supercalm

“I’m biased, but Nello Supercalm is amazing to regulate stress and anxiety. I always took magnesium glycinate, vitamin D3, KSM-66 Ashwagandha, and L-theanine as separate supplements, but having them together in something that tastes amazing I love it at night to unwind. It makes the evening routine more fun, & curbs the desire for something sweet at night.”