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5 Qualities to Look For in a Good Business Coach

November 29, 2021 by Emily Merrell

In 2015 I met my first business coach who changed my life. I had the pleasure of meeting my business coach at a dinner the week I quit my corporate job. I was shocked to meet someone who taught you how to create a business, and was grateful for her help and guidance as I launched my business. Over the course of my business, I’ve hired nearly 5 different people to be my coach to ideate with me, to hold me accountable and to push me out of my comfort zone and to poke holes in the business I was creating.

How to Promote Yourself Without Being Salesy

November 22, 2021 by Emily Merrell

How do you convince someone to buy what you’re selling? As a business coach, I hear my incredibly ambitious clients cower at the idea of self promotion and selling their product.

I’ve heard “who would pay that for what I’m selling?” or “my clients do n’t have that money”. Any and every objection under the sun, I’ve heard it said before. I’ve also heard them come back to me and say “you were right”

5 Steps to Achieve a Successful Brand Collaboration

November 15, 2021 by Emily Merrell

There is nothing more satisfying than growing brand awareness and getting in front of a new audience. While typically brand collaborations are unpaid, there are huge advantages with partnering with like minded brands to create brand awareness, client acquisition and buzz for your brand. Some historic brand collaborations have happened between Doritos and Taco Bell in the creation of the Doritos Loco Taco or Spotify and Starbucks. Coming up with the right brand collaboration is a fun creative process that reaps a lot of benefits.

The Pediatrician Parent: Meet Elham Raker, The Official “Ask Dr. Mom”

October 8, 2021October 6, 2021 by Emily Merrell

are answers for your kid! Dr. Elham Raker is the official “Ask Dr. Mom” who has leveraged her experience as a pediatrician to help parents navigate the “shoulds” of motherhood.

Embrace Your Inner Creative: Meet Ali Hall, Founder of Design With Ali

October 8, 2021October 1, 2021 by Emily Merrell

How important is creativity in your life? If your job is your life, carving time for creativity is just as important – yet how? Ali Hall works a successful and intense job during the day and finds time to fill her life with creative projects from painting to flower arranging. Rather than doing it for herself, she’s made it her mission to empower and encourage others to tap into their inner creativity. Learn more about Ali Hall and her platform Design With Ali.

Where Money and Wellness Collide: Meet Morgan Blackman, Founder of Holistic Bucks

October 8, 2021September 22, 2021 by Emily Merrell

Broke to woke business challenge with Morgan Blackman. Credit - Erika Alvarenga Photography.

Imagine if money was part of your holistic wellness journey? That it was just as important as you taking care of yourself and cherishing it and nourishing it the same way you did your mind and body. Morgan Blackman of Holistic Bucks does just that. She marries all parts of your journey together. Learn more how Toronto based Morgan Blackman started investing and teaching others.

Finding That Sexual Healing: Meet Charlie Henderson, Intimacy and Empowerment Coach

October 8, 2021September 15, 2021 by Emily Merrell

Intimacy and empowerment coaching with Charlie Henderson. Photo by SITU Creative.

Imagine if we were taught to love our bodies versus judging it? How different would womxn be in expressing their authentic selves? Charlie Henderson founded her business as a way to help women deepen their relationship to self. Dive in and see what that means and learn how Charlie changes lives.

A Leader Within: Meet Keele Burgin, Founder of B Tribes and Author of Wholly Unraveled: A Memoir

October 8, 2021September 8, 2021 by Emily Merrell

Forming a strong community with B Tribes. Courtesy of Keele Burgin.

What does a religious cult, a rebellious girl and an abusive father all have in common? Keele Burgin. Keele Burgin’s life is like a thriller. While reading her book, I had to keep reminding myself that her book was non-fiction. Despite a wild childhood, Keele is one of the most incredible and inspiring humans I’ve yet to meet. She is also the founder of B Tribes, a community that inspires women. Learn more about Keele, her book and how she’s changing the world.

DIY and Done-for-You Social Media: Meet Cahner Olson, Founder of Cahner’s Digital Media

October 8, 2021August 25, 2021 by Emily Merrell

Get a handle on new social media features with Cahner Olson. Courtesy of Cahner Olson.

There are those that do your Instagram for you and there are those that teach you. Cahner happens to be both! She’s had her hand in social media since high school and has worked at transforming her client’s brands, empowering them to find their voice and confidence in social media. Learn more about Cahner, her amazing offerings and what’s next from her.

The Therapist with Style: Meet Jewel Weah, Founder of Cornerstone Mental Health & The Style Optimist

October 8, 2021August 11, 2021 by Emily Merrell

What does a lifestyle blogger and a therapist have in common? They both have Dallas based Jewel Weah. Jewel was able to use and leverage her lifestyle blog into becoming a sought after influencer in the beauty and wellness industry. Jewel is changing lives behind closed doors and helping people work through their greatest challenges. Learn more about Jewel and her tips on approaching therapy and all the amazing projects she’s working on.