The Resilient Entrepreneur with Michelle Mercier

I'm wrapping up a remarkable three year journey with this podcast by sharing my top five lessons learned. I've had the privilege of speaking to so many incredible people throughout my time hosting this show and couldn't have asked for a better ride!  A huge thank you to all my supporters. This podcast has impacted me in ways you can't even imagine. Don't worry...this isn't goodbye...just a big SEE YOU SOON!!------------------------------------------------------Interested in hiring Michelle as a coach, educator, or speaker? Click HERE. ------------------------------------------------------

Have you ever felt uninspired by life? That feeling might be directly connected to your ability to regain your agency by embracing creativity & innovation. Today, Susie deVille speaks to us about doing things that we love and connecting with our true self on a fulcrum of creativity is the key to success. It may sound like magical thinking, but she has worked with entrepreneurs for years and has the data to back it up! We discuss topics such as how:Reconnect with your agency & self-trustA breakdown can lead to a massive breakthroughBeing more productive might not be the solution to all your problemsThe 5 M's of jumpstarting creativity and reconnecting with yourselfTo walk through life in offensive mode NOT defensiveInspired learning is a must have for being successfulLeaning into your creativity and artistry can inspire your life and move your forward------------------------------------------------------Interested in hiring Michelle as a coach, educator, or speaker? Click HERE. ------------------------------------------------------Learn more about our incredible guest, Susie deVille, by visiting her website. You can also connect with Susie through her LinkedIn,Instagram, Facebook or Twitter. Purchase Susie's Book - Buoyant: The Entrepreneur's Guide to Becoming Wildly Successful, Creative, and Free

We're speaking to David Perry, CEO of Carro, about his journey through entrepreneurship. He starts by speaking about the current level of adversity he's facing as he's moved from the video gaming industry over to ecommerce. From a pandemic to shipping issues to a war to a crypto market crash to a technical recession….this is not a market for the weary!!  For him, this has been one of the most turbulent periods of time to build a company.  It's put him up against challenges that he never envisioned but he is optimistic that his platform will endure and help people!! ------------------------------------------------------Interested in hiring Michelle as a coach, educator, or speaker? Click HERE. ------------------------------------------------------Learn more about our incredible guest, David Perry's company, Carro, by visiting the website. You can also connect with David through his LinkedIn.

This is one of my all-time favorite episodes!!  Do. Not. Miss. It!The New Year is almost upon us…and so is the “new year, new you” marketing. We're taking a fresh look at this concept, as well as goal setting with today's guest, Tara McMullin. Tara has recently published an incredible new book entitled: “What Works: A Comprehensive Framework to Change the Way We Approach Goal Setting.”We discuss topics such as the: Challenge that occurs when you base your identity on your accomplishmentsDichotomy of personal types when it comes to goal settingQuestion of “What does growth without striving look like?”Difference between “achievement orientation” vs. “practice orientation.”Approach you can take going into the new year that will work for YOUMental Health Stigmas that stop us from appreciating people's uniqueness------------------------------------------------------Interested in hiring Michelle as a coach, educator, or speaker? Click HERE. ------------------------------------------------------Looking for a great gift for your clients, colleagues, or team members? How about Tara's new book, What Works? It's a great way to spread the message that we don't have to do things the way they've always been done. And you can provide a little relief when it comes to all that "New Year, New You" garbage.Grab your copy here!Learn more about our incredible guest, Tara McMullin, by visiting her website. You can also connect with Tara through her LinkedIn,Instagram, or Twitter. 

What happens when you are 150% dedicated to a company but you're treated like a stranger? How is your mental health impacted by this level of toxicity and the decision to walk away?Monica Adwani speaks to us today about how she left what she thought would be her forever job after realizing her level of dedication was underappreciated and she meant nothing to her employer. We chat about how Monica walked away without a plan and had to rebuild herself from the ground up. Now, she's an incredible entrepreneur who spends her time giving back to the community in addition to being a partner in multiple companies! ------------------------------------------------------Interested in hiring Michelle as a coach, educator, or speaker? Click HERE. ------------------------------------------------------Learn more about our incredible guest, Monica Adwani by visiting her website. You can also connect with Monica through her Instagram, LinkedIn or Facebook. 

What is one of the top things that entrepreneurs don't like to admit? BURNOUT!! Why don't people speak more openly about this topic and the major impacts it has on their lives?Ivan Palomino speaks to us about how he set the stage for burning out early in his career in the corporate space. He thought he'd overcome it until it reared its ugly head again while he was raising funds as an entrepreneur. Now, he looks at burn out in a similar manner as alcoholism…always there with a possibility for relapse. We discuss topics such as:Why he chose to stop raising funds for his start up when he was only 50% doneWhy we need to speak more openly about burn out in the entrepreneur spaceHow we can avoid burn out by ensuring we're in alignment with our purposeWhy making a lot of money can come at a high costWhat companies need to do to help employees make positive changes in their lives------------------------------------------------------Interested in hiring Michelle as a coach, educator, or speaker? Click HERE. ------------------------------------------------------Learn more about our incredible guest, Ivan Palomino, by visiting his personal website or his company's website. You can also connect with Ivan through his LinkedIn or his Twitter. 

Are you open to growing, evolving, and authentically telling your story to the world? Well, today's guest is a fantastic example of how to do just that!Brandon T. Adams speaks to us about how learning the importance of storytelling changed his professional trajectory for the better. He also speaks about how he overcame adversity by safeguarding what he lets into his mind. Brandon ensures that everything from his self-talk to information he consumes to the people around him are in constant alignment with where he wants to be in life. We discuss topics such as:How being an ice salesman set the stage for his entrepreneurial journeyWhy you should make storytelling a major part of doing businessUnderstanding what success means to YOU is the key to living a fulfilling lifeWhat you surround yourself with can either help or hurt you in times of adversityHow when you're at the bottom – you can learn the best lessonsFocusing on where you're going is the key to overcoming the punches that life throws at you!------------------------------------------------------Interested in hiring Michelle as a coach, educator, or speaker? Click HERE. ------------------------------------------------------Learn more about our incredible guest, Brandon T. Adams by visiting his website. Also, take the time to check out his signature event – Rise & Record – for the next time he holds it! It's a must attend event! You can also connect with Brandon through his Twitter, Instagram, Facebook and YouTube. 

How do you get back up again when the blows just keep coming? Where do you find the drive to keep moving forward despite years of adversity?Laura Spaulding speaks to us about her resilience journey that spans 20+ years of taking blows from life and getting back up. Her story is one of the craziest we've had on this show. Laura is an excellent example of charting your own course through adversity and never giving up. We discuss topics such as:The impact made by being estranged from her parents at a young age Her lifestyle choice putting a target on her back while she served in the militaryHow her entrepreneurial journey kicked at the scene of a homicideDoing the “dirty job” and how it can make you millionsBeing open to all different opportunities can be a game changer in entrepreneurshipStarting from nothing can be an advantage in business------------------------------------------------------Interested in hiring Michelle as a coach, educator, or speaker? Click HERE. ------------------------------------------------------Learn more about Laura Spaulding's company by visiting her website. You can also connect with Spaulding Decon through their popular YouTube Channel – Crime Scene Cleaning. 

Have you ever wondered what it would feel like to stop striving and start thriving? How about what it would feel like to reboot your life and step more fully into your authentic self?Chanel Dokun speaks to us about her journey to discover the parts of her authentic self that had been buried under layers of societal expectations and pressures. Chanel spent years building the life she believed would make her happy only to emerge feeling disappointed, disillusioned, and like she'd lost herself while running after a "successful" life.We discuss topics such as:Why people are drowning in pursuit of the "good life."Why redefining your purpose could be the key to building an extraordinary lifeWhat practical steps you can take to reboot your lifeHow to tune in and learn to listen to what YOU wantHow to reclaim time your morning and build personal momentum------------------------------------------------------Interested in hiring Michelle as a coach, educator, or speaker? Click HERE. ------------------------------------------------------Purchase Chanel's incredible book, Life Starts Now: How to Create the Life You've Been Waiting For, here - https://www.amazon.com/Life-Starts-Now-Create-Waiting/dp/1400231299Learn more about our incredible guest, Chanel Dokun by visiting her website. You can also connect with Chanel through her LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook and Twitter. 

Have you ever felt overwhelmed by adversity? Have you ever wanted to give up on your dreams?Brent Freeman speaks to us about how adversity brought him to his knees…while simultaneously providing the inspiration he needed to make monumental changes in his life. We discuss topics such as how to:Interrupt your adversity and thrive in all areas of your lifeIdentify the things that make you smile from the inside out Create a practice of actively seeking joy in everyday momentsPay attention to and gain ownership of your thoughtsInfuse philanthropy into entrepreneurshipMaintain a human centric business model------------------------------------------------------Interested in hiring Michelle as a coach, educator, or speaker? Click HERE.------------------------------------------------------Learn more about our incredible guest, Brent Freeman, by visiting his website. You can also connect with Brent through his LinkedIn, Instagram, or company website. 

Do the tasks involved with scaling your business feel insurmountable? Stacy Tuschl is an expert in creating processes and procedures that will help you successfully scale your business. She covers important topics such as:Tackling the fear that accompanies taking your business to the next levelEmbracing the many changes that can come with becoming a CEOHow to hire people that are in full alignment with your valuesWhy having solid KPIs in place can make or break your business------------------------------------------------------Interested in hiring Michelle as a coach, educator, or speaker? Click HERE. ------------------------------------------------------Learn more about our incredible guest, Stacy Tuschl, by visiting her website. You can also connect with Stacy through her Podcast, LinkedIn,Instagram, Pinterest, or Facebook.

Did you know there are seven social and emotional assets for success that were developed and in place before you were eight years old? What are they? What if you didn't develop one of the seven “success” traits?!Dr. L. Carol Scott is here to tell us about her journey of recovering from major childhood trauma. She'll also explain the seven traits and tell us how her Self Aware Success Strategies (SASS) can help to rewire your brain and release what is holding you back from success. We're answering the questions above and many more in today's episode!-----------------------------------------------------Interested in hiring Michelle as a coach, educator, or speaker? Click HERE. Claim Dr. L Carol Scott's FREE Book-ette, Become Your S.A.S.S.Y Self by emailing - carol@lcarolscott.com  Be sure to put the title of this podcast in the email!Learn more about our incredible guest, Dr. L. Carol Scott, by visiting her website. You can also connect with her on Facebook, LinkedIn or Instagram.

What happens when entrepreneurship doesn't look like how you'd envisioned? How about when you're burnt out and not feeling as connected to your business? Andrew Ryder is here to tell his story of how entrepreneurship ruined his life and how he was able to reinvent his business approach to ensure his personal & professional needs are met. He's also here to tell us how to authentically connect with your business, produce content that feels genuine and be enough as a human being. -----------------------------------------------------Interested in hiring Michelle as a coach, educator, or speaker? Click HERE. Learn more about our incredible guest, Andrew Ryder, by visiting his website. 

Did you know that upwards of 99% of calls made from a security system to a police department are false alarms?

I'm welcoming Christina Flach who is a Celebrity Makeup and Hair artist, as well as the Creator & CEO of Pretty Girl Makeup. Christina has experienced an extensive amount of loss throughout her life – her mother, child & husband – and speaks to us about the need to find the joy and gratitude throughout life's adversities. ------------------------------------------------------Interested in hiring Michelle as a coach, educator, or speaker? Click HERE. Visit Pretty Girl Makeup - https://www.prettygirlmakeup.com/Receive 25% off your purchase by using the coupon code PRETTYGIRLLearn more about our incredible guest, Christina Flach, by visiting his website. You can also connect with her on Facebook or Instagram.

Edgar Blazona takes us on a ride with his story of going from a high school drop out to the founder of an EIGHT figure company. His company, BenchMade Modern, increased its revenue by 100% during the pandemic (2020) and he's going to give us the scoop on how he made it happen!------------------------------------------------------Interested in hiring Michelle as a coach, educator, or speaker? Click HERE. ------------------------------------------------------Visit BenchMade Modern to receive 15% off - https://benchmademodern.com/Receive 15% off your purchase by using the coupon code RESILIENT15Learn more about our incredible guest, Edgar Blazona, by visiting his website. You can also connect with him on LinkedIn, Twitter or Instagram.

What happens when you wake up one day and find yourself 100k in debt? How about when you take the “ignorance is bliss” approach to managing your personal or professional finances? How can facing your financial situation work to empower you? You'll learn the answers to all of these and much more on today's episode!  Our guest has personally dug herself out of debt and now helps clients increase their profit margins so they keep more money in their pocket and begin to build wealth.  -----------------------------------------------------Interested in hiring Michelle as a coach, educator, or speaker? Click HERE. Claim Melissa's FREE gift: The 5-Step Roadmap to Biz Finance FreedomLearn more about our incredible guest, Melissa Houston, by visiting her website. You can also connect with her on LinkedIn  or Instagram 

Can you imagine going up against over a dozen doctors and not taking “no” for an answer?Today's guest refused to be a victim of her health circumstances and created a product that allows people to advocate for their own health. She's on a mission to give people back their social life and feel good!------------------------------------------------------Interested in hiring Michelle as a coach, educator, or speaker? Click HERE. ------------------------------------------------------Purchase Krystyna's book: https://thegoodlfe.com/pages/booksThe Good LFE team have decided to donate all profits generated from book sales throughout the month of April to World Central Kitchen and their Ukrainian relief efforts.Learn more about our incredible guest, Krystyna Houser, by visiting her website or Instagram.***The information contained in this podcast is not intended as, and shall not be understood or construed as, medical or health advice. The information contained in this podcast is not a substitute for medical or health advice from a professional who is aware of the facts and circumstances of your individual situation. Please consult with a medical or health professional to address your particular situation.***

What happens when you turn down major funding to stay true to your mission?This guest's story begins with the creation of a need-based product because of 9/11. The episode shows us how being dedicated to yourself and your mission can yield success beyond your wildest dreams. ------------------------------------------------------Interested in hiring Michelle as a coach, educator, or speaker? Click HERE. Learn more about our incredible guests, Hanna Mandelbaum & Alison Blumberg, by visiting their website. You can also connect with her on Facebook or Instagram.

Does this sound familiar? You go to someone with a great idea or a change you're making and the response is nowhere near what you'd expected. They call you crazy or try to change your mind. Next thing you know...you've abandoned an idea that you thought was fantastic. I'm going to help you trust in the power of YOU over the opinions of others. Interested in hiring Michelle as a coach, educator, or speaker? Click HERE. 

On today's episode, I'm speaking with Matt Ward who is an award winning business owner, sought after speaker, and author of two incredible books – “MORE...: Word of Mouth Referrals, Lifelong Customers & Raving Fans” and “The High-Five Effect: How To Do Business With People Who Bring You Joy.” Matt speaks to us about how has overcome adversity, leveled up out of poverty, created a massive network of raving fans and built multiple six figure companies. He's a master at creating word of mouth referrals and is going to tell you some of the valuable tips for doing the same!------------------------------------------------------Looking to hire Michelle as a coach, consultant, or speaker? Click HERE. Learn more about our incredible guest, Matt Ward, by visiting his website. You can also connect with her on Facebook, Twitter, or LinkedIn.Purchase Matt's Books –MORE...: Word of Mouth Referrals, Lifelong Customers & Raving FansThe High-Five Effect: How To Do Business With People Who Bring You Joy

ENCORE EPISODE - What is missing from a typical strategic business plan?! On today's episode, I'm talking about why I can't stand it when people say things like “it's business, don't take it personally” or when they try to separate the human aspect out of the workplace. I'm a huge proponent of detaching your personal self-worth from the outcome of your business.  What I'm not a fan of and believe actually puts you at a disadvantage in business is treating the parts that make us human (aka emotions) like they don't belong. It's been proven time and time again that things like compassion, removing limiting beliefs, creating resilience, self-awareness, etc. can help you succeed in business.  When are we going to see our emotions as superpowers and not as weaknesses?Looking to hire Michelle as a coach, consultant, or speaker? Click HERE. 

On today's episode, I'm speaking with Monique Maley who is the President of Articulate Persuasion, as well as a Communication Consultant. Monique has recently published an incredible book entitled Turbulence: Leadership's Unsexy Solution to Streamline Rapid Growth. She brings a wealth of knowledge to today's show! We speak in depth about the need to examine the intersection between leadership and language. You'll walk away with knowledge about how articulate and persuasive leaders scale faster, build dynamic cultures and impact those around them for the better! This episode is a MUST LISTEN to for anyone who is looking to be a true leader and not just a boss.------------------------------------------------------Want more from Michelle? Click HERE. Learn more about our incredible guest, Monique Maley, by visiting her website. You can also connect with her on LinkedIn.

On today's show, I'm speaking about how admitting you don't know the answer is part of being an incredible leader. It's impossible to always have all the answers.  A strong leader knows when to say "I don't know" and lean on those around them.Looking to hire Michelle as a coach, consultant, educator or speaker? Click HERE. 

On today's episode, we're joined by Jeff Wickersham who is a peak performance coach. Jeff has a long-standing relationship with creating habits especially since he's recently hit 1,472 straight days of meditation and 1,127 straight days of a cold shower/ice bath. He and I speak about how creating strong habits can be the difference between living an ordinary vs. extraordinary life. We also bust some well-known myths, as well as explain how to build momentum to ensure success with habits. ------------------------------------------------------Want more from Michelle? Click HERE. ------------------------------------------------------Learn more about our incredible guest, Jeff Wickersham, by visiting his website. You can also connect with her on Facebook, Instagram, Tik Tok or LinkedIn.

On today's episode, I'm speaking about 3 Tips for Managing Professional Expectations.Examining Your End to End Process and understanding what you ownLearning to "Paint Done" for those around youEstablishing clear feedback loops to ensure communication is done in a meaningful way. Interested in hiring Michelle as a coach, educator or speak?  Click HERE. 

SPECIAL ENCORE EPISODE TO HELP CELEBRATE IWD22:Have you experienced a time when you've felt like traits such as sensitivity, intuition, or compassion were a weakness? On today's episode, I'm speaking with Amy Stanton, co-author of “The Feminine Revolution: 21 Ways to Ignite the Power of Your Femininity for a Brighter Life and a Better World.” Feminine traits (sensitivity, compassion, intuition, etc) have been mischaracterized as weak, fragile or diminutive.  Our conversation speaks to why there needs to be a call to arms to reframe them as the superpowers. This conversation is NOT about bashing the masculine or which set of traits is better. Rather, it's focused on how we can bring equal weight to both and allow people (male or female) to step into their true selves - personally & professionally. -------------------------------------------Interested in learning more about Michelle including how she can support you as a Coach, Workshop Facilitator or Speaker? Click HERE. -------------------------------------------Purchase The Feminine Revolution: 21 Ways to Ignite the Power of Your Femininity for a Brighter Life and a Better WorldLearn more about our incredible guest, Amy Stanton, by visiting his website. You can also connect with her on Instagram or Twitter.

Special Solo Episode for the month of March!On today's episode, I'm taking a few moments to speak about practical ways to ensure fear & uncertainty don't hijack your life. Interested in learning more about Michelle including how she can support you as a Coach, Workshop Facilitator or Speaker? Click HERE.

Today, I'm joined by the inspiring Erica Kidder. Erica is an Equity Advocate & Speaker, as well as the Author of the newly released book – “Black Mixed With.” She is also dedicated to erasing conventional identity classification boxes, embracing, and helping others to celebrate all experiences, intersectionalities and virtues that make us unique.Erica provides us with a sneak peak of her powerful new book which tells the story of how she confronted aspects of her life that caused her shame, isolation and embarrassment, in order to step into a deeper meaning. -------------------------------------------Interested in learning more about Michelle including how she can support you as a Coach, Workshop Facilitator or Speaker? Click HERE. -------------------------------------------Learn more about our incredible guest, Erica Kidder, by visiting her website. You can also follow Erica on Instagram or LinkedIn for updates on the official release of her new book. 

Today, I'm joined by the incredible Marianne Moore. Marianne is an entrepreneur and strategy consultant specializing in human rights. She founded the social justice consultancy, Justice Studio in 2011. Marianne has worked extensively in the UK and in over 30 countries on criminal, child, and gender justice issuesMarianne shares her wisdom around leading a team with compassionate confidence, managing the double bottom line (profit + purpose) and the importance of modeling emotional intelligence in the workplace. -------------------------------------------Interested in learning more about Michelle including how she can support you as a Coach, Workshop Facilitator or Speaker? Click HERE. -------------------------------------------Learn More about Justice Studio by clicking HERE. Learn more about our incredible guest, Marianne Moore, by visiting her website. You can also connect with her on LinkedInor Instagram.

Today, I'm joined by the incredible Dr. Nancy Dome who is an equity consultant, Co-Founder of Epoch Education and the author of the newly released book “Let's Talk About Race (and other hard things). Dr. Dome speaks to us about the framework that she has developed that enables people to have “Conversations That Build Bridges, Strengthen Relationships, and Set Clear Boundaries.” Dr. Dome provides practical advice on “how to lean into difficult conversations, recognize the role emotions play when we are not in control of them, and create a solid foundation for change, progress, healing, and resolution.” This is a must listen to episode for entrepreneurs looking to begin conversations about equity and diversity in their businesses. ------------------------------------------------------Want to learn how Michelle can support you via coaching, consulting or speaking? Click HERE. Purchase Dr. Nancy Dome's book “Let's Talk About Race (and other hard things).”Learn more about our incredible guest, Dr. Nancy Dome, by visiting her website. You can also connect with her on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram or Twitter.

On today's episode, I'm grateful to have Samantha Karlin who is the founder/CEO of Empower Global & the host of an incredible talk show - Samanthropolitics. Samantha also runs an incredible feminist leadership program that empowers women to get clear on their intrinsic value set and step into their greatness…all while making an impact. This episode will provide you with a better understanding of what “feminist entrepreneurship” looks like and how it can benefit the world. We also speak about the differences between transactional & transformational leadership. ------------------------------------------------------Want more from Michelle? Click HERE. Learn more about our incredible guest, Samantha Karlin, by visiting one of her websites: Women's Leadership challenge - https://www.womensleadershipchallenge.com/Samanthropolitics - https://www.samanthropolitics.org/Empower Global - https://www.empowerglobal.net/Text the word EMPOWER to 66866 to join Samantha's mailing list. 

It doesn't matter if your business looks successful online if it's depleting and exhausting you. On today's episode, I'm speaking with Andrea Freeman who is the creator ofThe H.O.S.T. Your Life™ Accelerator. She's an expert at helping entrepreneurs move through transitional moments such as scaling businesses. Andrea is sharing why it is SO important to be the host of your own life and not just a guest in it. She offers her wisdom on how to access abundance, take control of your life/business and move through things with confidence. ------------------------------------------------------Want more from Michelle? Click HERE. Learn more about our incredible guest, Andrea Freeman, by visiting her website. You can also connect with her in her free Facebook Group or Instagram.

“The Great Resignation” is taking the professional world by storm and the blowback seems unsurmountable. BUT what if we were to reexamine this mass exodus through the lens of positivity, innovation & opportunity? Elena has a front row seat to “The Great Resignation” because of her role as an Executive & Leadership Coach. She's talks about how she's begun to refer to this period as “The Great Transformation” and chooses to look at thing through the lens of positivity, innovation & opportunity. We speak about the need to reinvent the workplace with more emphasis on authentic employee support. Elena also shares the top advice she provides clients who are at their professional breaking point. Whether you're a solopreneur or managing hundreds – this is an episode you don't want to miss! ----------------------------Interested in learning more about Michelle including how she can support you as a Coach or Speaker? Click HERE. ------------------Learn more about our incredible guest, Elena Armijo by visiting her website. You can also connect with her on Facebook, Instagram or  LinkedIn.

On today's episode, I'm speaking with Dr. Ann Kaplan who is the CEO and President of iFinance Canada Inc, an Author, and a star of The Real Housewives of Toronto. Ann and I walk through her incredible 20+ year journey as a multifaceted entrepreneur and the valuable lessons she's learned along the way. We also discuss Ann's moto which is “whatever you do, whoever you are, own it” and how people need to remember that the moto applies to both positive and negative actions especially online in the social media space. This conversation is a “must listen” if you're concerned about the negative impact social media could have on your business or life. It will empower you to look beyond the follower count and tap into your authentic self. -------------------------------------------Interested in learning more about Michelle including how she can support you as a Coach or Speaker? Click HERE. -------------------------------------------Learn more about our incredible guest, Ann Kaplan, by visiting her website. You can also connect with her organization on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn,or Instagram.

On today's episode, I'm speaking with Ashley Pare - CEO & Founder of Own Your Worth®. As a leadership and negotiation coach, Ashley gives clients the tools to own their worth and negotiate for what they want without fear of negative consequences. She shares her incredible insight into how to build a professional career or business on your terms by being authentic in tough conversations, building bridges through negotiation, and trusting “no” is not the end. This episode is a fantastic resource for anyone negotiating for what they want – whether it's asking for a raise, pitching a client, working with a loved one and so much more.-------------------------------------------Interested in learning more about Michelle including how she can support you as a Coach or Speaker? Click HERE. -------------------------------------------Learn more about our incredible guest, Ashley Pare, by visiting her website. You can also connect with her organization on LinkedInor Instagram.

Happy New Year! Tune into this ENCORE episode to kick off your new year! ------------------------------------Have you ever looked around at your life and asked “is this it?” On today's episode, I'm speaking with Regan Walsh who is a certified executive/life coach, as well as the author of the incredible book - “Heart Boss: Trust Your Gut, Shed Your Shoulds, and Create a Life You Love.” We're diving into why so many women are exhausted, over scheduled and unsatisfied with their lives. This episode is a rally cry to take back your life and intentionally plot a course toward joy, freedom and satisfaction. This is an episode you don't want to miss!!----------------------------Interested in learning more about Michelle including how she can support you as a Coach or Speaker? Click HERE. ----------------------------Learn more about our incredible guest, Regan Walsh, by visiting his website. Purchase Regan's new book, Heart Boss,HERE. You can also connect with him on Instagram, LinkedIn or Twitter. 

This month's episodes are a true gift from us to you. Today's topic is all about triumphing through failure! It's a perfect topic for stepping into the new year!On today's episode, I'm speaking with Alex Weber - International Speaker, Award-Winning Entertainer, and American Ninja Warrior. We have an incredible conversation around his book, Fail Proof: Become the Unstoppable You. Alex is an expert in failing from his time spent on American Ninja Warrior. He enlightens us on the difference between failing at something vs. labeling yourself as a failure. Alex also gives us the key for triumphing over your failures and maintaining your drive to reach your goals. This episode is a fantastic way to get in the mood to set goals and keep moving forward in the New Year. ----------------- Interested in learning more about Michelle including how she can support you as a Coach or Speaker? Click HERE. ----------------------------Learn more about our incredible guest, Alex Weber, by visiting his website. Purchase Alex's new book, Fail Proof: Become the Unstoppable You,HERE. You can also connect with him on Instagram or Twitter. 

This month's episodes are a true gift from us to you. Today's topic is all about having fun!! On today's episode, I'm chatting with the incredible Catherine Price around her new book – “The Power of Fun: How to Feel Alive Again.” Some may feel like fun is frivolous or a waste of time but Catherine has done the research and can officially tell us that the opposite is true. Fun is an attribute that deeply connects humans to one another and transcends all our differences. Catherine shares a lot of her intriguing research around fun, as well as how she's come to define “true fun” as the intersection of playfulness, connection & flow. This episode will teach you how to spark a “funtervention” in your own life and bring more fun to this holiday season. -------------------------------------------Interested in learning more about Michelle including how she can support you as a Coach, Workshop Facilitator or Speaker? Click HERE. Join Michelle's Rooted, Resilient & Rising Community! -------------------------------------------Purchase Catherine's new book – The Power of Fun: How to Feel Alive Again.Learn more about our incredible guest, Catherine Price, by visiting his website. You can also connect with her on Instagram or Twitter. You can also learn more about staging your own “Funtervention” by visiting -  HowtoHaveFun.com

Tis' the season for many of us to be overwhelmed by obligations, to dos and so much more. On today's episode, I'm speaking with Mia Moran who is a coach, bestselling author & host of the Plan Simple Podcast. Mia is here to provide us with ways to stay aligned with our best interest during the holiday season. She also shares some incredible wisdom about creating “bridges” throughout our life to ensure transitions (like into the New Year) run smoothly. This episode is for you if you have trouble maintaining selfcare or are concerned about burning out over the holiday season. -------------------------------------------Interested in learning more about Michelle including how she can support you as a Coach, Workshop Facilitator or Speaker? Click HERE. Join Michelle's Rooted, Resilient & Rising Community! -------------------------------------------Learn more about our incredible guest, Mia Moran, by visiting his website. You can also connect with her on Instagram or by tuning in to her Plan Simple Podcast. 

This month's episodes are a true gift from us to you. We're kicking it off by providing you with insight into creating a thriving workplace! On today's episode, I'm speaking with Leslie McIntyre-Tavella about the challenges that companies are facing during “The Great Resignation.” She uses her years of HR consulting expertise to provide valuable tips of how to improve your company, as well as manage your employees through adversity. Leslie also shares what she is seeing on the frontlines of working in HR Consulting. This episode is for you if you've struggled with maintaining your MVPS (Mission, Values, Purpose) or managing your employees throughout COVID.-------------------------------------------Interested in learning more about Michelle including how she can support you as a Coach, Workshop Facilitator or Speaker? Click HERE. Join Michelle's Rooted, Resilient & Rising Community! -------------------------------------------Learn more about our incredible guest, Leslie McIntyre-Tavella, by visiting her website. You can also connect with her organization on LinkedIn, Twitter, or Instagram. Purchase Leslie's book - Framing Success: 20 Essential Lessons for Achieving Entrepreneurial Greatness from a Self-Made Multimillionaire

We're kicking off this holiday season with a big message – GIVING IS GOOD FOR BUSINESS! It can also transform you into the best version of yourself. On today's episode, I'm speaking with Cynthia Kersey who is the Founder & CEO of the Unstoppable Foundation whose focus is to ensure that every child on the planet has access to the life-long gift of education. Cynthia walks us through her journey and shares with us how giving was her key to overcoming adversity and building her resilience. We also speak about the range of benefits that giving brings individuals and companies…. some you may know and others you may not even expect! If you're looking to start off the holiday season with a full heart – then this is the episode for you!-------------------------------------------Interested in learning more about Michelle including how she can support you as a Coach or Speaker? Click HERE. -------------------------------------------Donate to The Unstoppable Foundation by clicking HERE.Learn more about our incredible guest, Cynthia Kersey, by visiting her website. You can also connect with her organization on Facebook or Instagram.

Dropping this mini "bonus" episode for all my female entrepreneurs out there!  Take a listen for a little inspiration on your entrepreneurial journey!Interested in learning more about Michelle including how she can support you as a Coach or Speaker? Click HERE.  

What would you do if you showed up to board a flight and were unable to do so because your name was on Interpol's Most Wanted list? That's exactly what happened to today's guest, Marek Zmysłowski.Marek is a Polish-born entrepreneur and executive, focused on Online Business and Renewable Energy, passionate about Emerging Markets. He is also the author of the Best-Selling book – “Chasing Black Unicorns” – which tells the story of his time as a start up founder in Nigeria. Today's interview covers the twists & turns that occurred when a business partner got Marek placed on Interpol's Most Wanted list…freezing his bank accounts, blacklisting him within his industry and so much more. Instead of stepping into the victim role, he decided to fight the injustice and own his part in the wrongdoing. All of this resulted in charges being dropped, as well as a much-needed awakening for Marek. Want more from Michelle? Click HERE. Learn more about our incredible guest, Marek Zmysłowski, by visiting his website. You can also connect with him on Facebook, Instagram or LinkedIn. 

Did you know that entrepreneurs are 50% more likely to report a mental health condition than the general public?  On today's episode, I speak with my friend, Chrysta Bairre, about why managing your mental health is just as important (if not more!) as managing your business strategy. Chrysta walks us through some of her own struggles and the realizations that have come as a result. We also touch upon what self-care looks like when you're going through a mental health challenge vs. a stable period in your life. Chrysta leaves us with some amazing insight to helps us weather our mental storms as entrepreneurs.  Looking for help on your mental health journey visit - https://nami.org**This podcast represents the opinions of Michelle Mercier and her guests to the show. The content here should not be taken as medical advice. The content here is for informational purposes only, and because each person is so unique, please consult your healthcare professional for any medical questions.Want to connect with Michelle Mercier? Click HERE Learn more about our incredible guest, Chrysta Bairre by visiting her website. You can also connect with her on Facebook, Instagram or LinkedIn. 

In today's world, including video in your marketing plan is non-negotiable. But why are some videos successful while others fall flat without engagement?On today's show, I'm joined by Keri Murphy who is the CEO & Founder of Inspired Living. Keri is an international speaker, media expert and business mentor who has honed her expertise in the entrepreneurial field for over 20 years and on-camera for over 3 decades.  Keri speaks to you about the importance of truly understanding who you are in order show up authentically for your audience. She provides you with the steps to improve your on-camera confidence and take action to grow a successful business through leveraging video. ----------------------------------Book your 2022 strategic planning session TODAY – only 2 spots available - https://michelleamercier.com/contact/----------------------------------Connect with Keri Murphy: Visit the Inspired Living Website for Your Free Gift: https://inspiredliving.tv/Ignite Your “It” Factor Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/178929528978052

On today's show, I'm joined by my friend, Charlie Oliver. Charlie has worn many hats throughout her professional career but most recently sits as the CEO & Founder of Tech2025 – a company known for accurately anticipating emerging technology trends and major disruptions long before they are mainstream. Charlie and I speak about the importance of involving ALL stakeholders impacted by changing tech trends (artificial intelligence, machine learning, automation, etc.) in future planning conversations. By embracing all viewpoints – we'll lower the resistance to change, embrace disruption and begin to innovate in new and exciting ways. -------------------------Connect with Michelle Mercier!Website - https://www.MichelleAMercier.com------------------------Connect with Charlie Oliver: Tech2025: https://www.tech2025.com/

On today's episode, I'm thrilled to welcome Krista & Phil Franks to the show. This wonderful couple are partners in both business and life. They're the founders of Owl & Key – a lifestyle design company, as well as the hosts of the amazing podcast “Unlocked.”  This is one of my favorite episodes because of the raw and honest conversation that occurred. Krista, Phil & I speak openly about what it truly looks like to unravel years of social constructs, dispel the belief that you're “broken” and step into the fullness of your true self…all while running a business and strengthening a marriage. This episode will open your eyes to the infinite possibilities that are revealed when you take the time to unlock your mind, body & spirit. --------------------------Connect with Michelle Mercier!Website - https://www.MichelleAMercier.com--------------------------Connect with Krista & Phil - Website: https://www.owlandkey.co/

On today's episode, I'm grateful to have Henry Kaminski Jr. the Founder of Unique Designz & host of the “Brand Doctor's Podcast on today's show. At an early age, Henry had the realization that he was living on “borrowed time” after a near death experience as a child. This feeling has set the trajectory for his entire life. It also allowed him to make it through many pivotal moments including almost losing his company, asking for help and awakening to his true potential. ------------------------Connect with Michelle Mercier!Website - https://www.MichelleAMercier.com------------------------Connect with Henry Kaminski Jr. FREE MASTER CLASS: What the Top 5% of Entrepreneurs Are Doing to Scale to 7 Figures & Beyond - https://uniquedesignz.net/levelupmybranding/Website: https://uniquedesignz.net/ 

On today's episode, I'm grateful to have Liz Edlich the Co-CEO & Co-Founder of Radical Skincare – a company “where inner self meets outer beauty.” Liz walks us through her adversity journey that includes becoming a successful stockbroker without any formal education, creating a consumer marketing company that developed and launched hundreds of products for celebrities and influencers, co-founding a skincare company with a global mission and so much more!Get ready to take some notes because this episode is full of valuable information on how to navigate personal and professional challenges and step into your radical self!-----------------------For more information about Michelle Mercier visit – MichelleAMercier.com-------------------------Connect with Liz Edlich & Become a Brand Ambassador for Radical SkincareWebsite: https://radicalskincare.com/