Making It: How Coaches, Consultants, and Creators Build for Success

Special "Business Revenue Leak Checklist" offer free at http://www.mrse.co/leak.Marketing has a bad name. Sophie Lechner, founder of The Magnet Model and LinkedIn coach, talks with host Michi why so many mission-driven entrepreneurs resist marketing, how clarity around mission, message, and movement changes everything, and what it really means to build a business that’s successful and aligned.Guest Bio:Sophie Lechner is a speaker, author, and business coach who helps mission-driven entrepreneurs who hate marketing. She teaches client attraction focused on relationship building, resulting in marketing that feels as rewarding as serving clients.In her book Unlock Your Impact, she shares her Magnet ModelⓇ, a powerful framework to help entrepreneurs attract their ideal clients with ease and integrity.After 25 years in Fortune 50 companies including BP, Pfizer, and Bayer, she launched two successful businesses. For over two decades, Sophie has leveraged LinkedIn to open doors to global opportunities, including speaking at Oxford University and media recognition in Forbes and Authority Magazine.Connect with Sophie LechnerWebsite: https://www.themagnetmodel.com/Book page: https://www.themagnetmodel.com/bookFree Magnet Model guide / roadmap: https://www.themagnetmodel.com/roadmapLinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sophielechner/Book on Amazon: Unlock Your Impact by Sophie LechnerResources or websites mentioned in this episode:MiraseeCredits:Producer: Michi LantzEditor: Michi LantzExecutive Producer: Danny InyTo catch the great episodes coming up on Making It, please follow us on Mirasee FM's YouTube channel or your favorite podcast player. And if you enjoyed the show, please leave us a comment or a starred review. It's the best way to help us get these ideas to more people.Episode transcript: When Marketing Feels Wrong coming soon.

Special "Business Revenue Leak Checklist" offer free at http://www.mrse.co/leak.Beth Barany, a sci-fi and fantasy writing coach with nearly 20 years of experience, joins host Michi Lantz to share how she helps writers turn scattered ideas into finished, publishable books. They talk about why “a good hour” beats forcing productivity, how to edit a messy first draft, and why partnership, not hustle, is the real lever for building a sustainable creative business.Guest Bio:Beth Barany is an award-winning novelist, creativity coach, and writing teacher who empowers creative entrepreneurs to bring their imaginative visions to life. With over 20 years of experience in the publishing world, Beth specializes in helping science fiction and fantasy writers and creative professionals overcome blocks, develop sustainable creative practices, and build thriving businesses around their art.As the author of multiple science fiction and fantasy novels, Beth understands firsthand the challenges of balancing artistic vision with entrepreneurial success. She's the founder of Writer's Fun Zone, where she offers courses, coaching, and resources designed to help writers at every stage of their journey-from drafting their first manuscript to marketing their published works.Beth is passionate about the intersection of creativity and business, believing that artists deserve both creative fulfillment and financial sustainability. Through her teaching, she emphasizes practical strategies for maintaining creative momentum, building author platforms, and developing the entrepreneurial mindset necessary for long-term success in today's rapidly evolving creative landscape.When she's not writing or coaching, Beth enjoys exploring new worlds through science fiction, practicing martial arts, and traveling with her husband. She lives in the San Francisco Bay Area.Connect with Beth BaranyLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bethbarany/Website: https://www.bethbarany.com and https://www.baranycoaching.comResources or websites mentioned in this episode:MiraseeCredits:Producer: Michi LantzEditor: Michi LantzExecutive Producer: Danny InyTo catch the great episodes coming up on Making It, please follow us on Mirasee FM's YouTube channelor your favorite podcast player. And if you enjoyed the show, please leave us a comment or a starred review. It's the best way to help us get these ideas to more people.Episode transcript: From Overwhelm to Published Book coming soon.

Special "Business Revenue Leak Checklist" offer free at http://www.mrse.co/leak.What happens when life forces you to stop just as your business gains momentum? Joanna Murray shares with host Michi Lantz how a cancer diagnosis reshaped her priorities and pace. This episode explores the truth of the climb and how to stay connected to your vision when capacity suddenly disappears.Guest Bio:Joanna Murray is a Franchise Consultant and Coach for Corporate Professionals Ready to Leave the Rat Race. She has a BS in finance and an MBA, and spent over 25 years working in Corporate America. In her last corporate role, she served as a Vice President of Asset Management for a Real Estate Investment Trust. The global pandemic and a misalignment with management prompted her to go out on her own and find a different career path. After doing some Direct Sales and receiving a certification in life coaching, Joanna went on to become a Franchise Consultant and Coach. She helps her clients, mostly corporate refugees like herself, find their right fit. She is able to bring her financial background, lease negotiation skills and life coaching together to provide a full service, no-cost offering to her clients. She's been there before, and knows how to help them design a life they will love.Connect with Joanna MurrayLinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/joanna-murray-mba-1ab3b3/Website: https://findmyfranchise.carrd.co/Website: https://quantumcollection.lpages.co/quantum-joanna/Resources or websites mentioned in this episode:MiraseeCredits:Producer: Michi LantzEditor: Michi LantzExecutive Producer: Danny InyTo catch the great episodes coming up on Making It, please follow us on Mirasee FM's YouTube channel or your favorite podcast player. And if you enjoyed the show, please leave us a comment or a starred review. It's the best way to help us get these ideas to more people.Episode transcript: When Life Forces You to Stop, How Do You Keep Going? coming soon.

Special "Business Revenue Leak Checklist" offer free at http://www.mrse.co/leak.Resilience coach, author, and podcaster Thomas Scaria shares the shift from the “3 Cs” (complaining, comparing, criticizing) to the “4 Cs” (courage, clarity, commitment, cause), plus how high achievers rebuild fulfillment, price transformation, and rebrand their coaching message.Guest Bio:Thomas Scaria is a living testament to transformation and resilience. A seasoned Project Manager and ultra-marathoner, Thomas’s journey is defined by profound personal evolution. Once caught in a cycle of unhealthy habits, he underwent a powerful metamorphosis that went far beyond physical change. Through ultramarathon running, he developed an unyielding resolve, sharpened focus, and an indomitable spirit that now shapes every aspect of his life.Today, Thomas is a relentless Accountability Coach with a singular mission: to ignite transformation in the individuals he works with. He helps people break free from self-doubt, rise above mediocrity, and step into their highest potential through unwavering accountability and resilience. While he is not a running coach, Thomas empowers individuals to build the inner strength and discipline needed to conquer the marathon of life—creating lives defined by success, fulfillment, and sustainable growth.Connect with Thomas ScariaLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomasscaria/Website: https://www.thomasscaria.com/Resources or websites mentioned in this episode:MiraseeCredits:Producer: Michi LantzEditor: Michi LantzExecutive Producer: Danny InyTo catch the great episodes coming up on Making It, please follow us on Mirasee FM's YouTube channel or your favorite podcast player. And if you enjoyed the show, please leave us a comment or a starred review. It's the best way to help us get these ideas to more people.Episode transcript: Stop Comparing, Start Rising: The 4 Cs of Resilience. coming soon.

Special "Business Revenue Leak Checklist" offer free at http://www.mrse.co/leak.Padmasini Dayananda is a growth advisor, impact coach, and TEDx speaker who helps women leaders navigate uncertainty without losing their identity. She reveals to host Michi why the real barrier isn’t skill — but systems that reward conformity and silence difference. In this conversation, she explores the hidden cost of fitting in and how women can reclaim visibility.Guest Bio:Padmasini Dayananda is a TEDx Speaker and a multi award-winning woman in tech and was ranked #4 in the Top 10 Diverse Leaders in UK Tech by Information Age. With over 24 years of global, cross-industry experience in the tech world and a decade of impactful coaching, she brings a rare blend of strategic insight and empathetic leadership to her work with mid to senior-level women leaders and entrepreneurs.Drawing from her own powerful journey and the hundreds of women she has guided, Padmasini created the Triple-E Framework — a transformative model that takes women from self-discovery to authentic, high-impact leadership. She specializes in helping women overcome self-limiting beliefs, reclaim their confidence, and achieve both personal fulfilment and professional greatness.Her coaching is rooted in deep expertise and elite training, integrating insights from Uncertainty Experts™, Stanford’s Career Design Lab, and Harvard Business School’s Sustainable Business Strategy. An alumna of the prestigious Windsor Leadership Programme, Padmasini goes far beyond traditional coaching. She offers deliberate, meaningful guidance that facilitates breakthroughs from within — helping her clients amplify their voice, expand their influence, and own their presence in any industry.Connect with Padmasini DayanandaLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/padmasini-dayanandaWebsite: https://transformwithpadma.com/TEDx Talk: The Hidden Cost of Fitting In | Padmasini Dayananda | TEDxWorthingInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/transformwithpadma/Resources or websites mentioned in this episode:MiraseeCredits:Producer: Michi LantzEditor: Michi LantzExecutive Producer: Danny InyTo catch the great episodes coming up on Making It, please follow us on Mirasee FM's YouTube channel or your favorite podcast player. And if you enjoyed the show, please leave us a comment or a starred review. It's the best way to help us get these ideas to more people.Episode transcript: The Hidden Cost of Fitting In coming soon.

Special "Business Revenue Leak Checklist" offer free at http://www.mrse.co/leak.Most professionals don’t intentionally design their careers—they react to layoffs, titles, and market shifts as they happen. In this episode of Making It, career coach and former recruiter Chris Morga explains to host Michi why career drift is so common, how AI is reshaping career strategy, and what it really means to work by design instead of default.Guest Bio:Chris Morga is a certified professional career coach, U.S. Navy veteran, and former senior talent leader with over 20 years of experience inside hiring, recruiting, and workforce strategy. He's worked with global organizations like Cisco, Dow Jones, and Capital One, giving him a behind-the-scenes view of how careers actually move forward and why so many people get stuck.After experiencing a layoff himself, Chris began focusing less on job chasing and more on career design. His work now centers on helping mid-career professionals build clarity, structure, and momentum in their work lives using practical systems instead of hype or hustle culture.Chris is the creator of the Work by Design philosophy, which blends career strategy, productivity systems, and modern workforce thinking to help people make better decisions about their careers and income over time. His perspective is especially valuable for professionals navigating change, burnout, or transitions in an increasingly unstable job market.Connect with Chris MorgaLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/chrismorgacpccResources or websites mentioned in this episode:MiraseeCredits:Producer: Michi LantzEditor: Michi LantzExecutive Producer: Danny InyTo catch the great episodes coming up on Making It, please follow us on Mirasee FM's YouTube channel or your favorite podcast player. And if you enjoyed the show, please leave us a comment or a starred review. It's the best way to help us get these ideas to more people.Episode transcript: Designing a Career on Purpose in a Volatile Job Market coming soon.

Special "Business Revenue Leak Checklist" offer free at http://www.mrse.co/leak.Losing your home, your job, and your sense of security can either break you or force a reinvention. Debbie Balfour, a Canada-based real estate investor and real estate investing success coach, shares with host Michi how a house fire and a sudden layoff pushed her fully into entrepreneurship instead of back to corporate life. She talks candidly about mindset, sweat equity, and why real growth came from community, coaching, and building trust long before asking for capital.Guest Bio:Debbie Balfour is a real estate investing strategist, mentor, and host of the Let’s Talk Real Estate Investing podcast. With a background in business analysis and process improvement, she helps aspiring and novice investors create personalized real estate strategies that align with their goals, time, and resources. After building her own portfolio while working a demanding corporate job, she discovered the key to success wasn’t just buying properties—it was treating real estate like a business with streamlined systems, automation, and a clear strategy.Beyond real estate, Debbie is a proud mom to two incredible young men, ages 20 and 25, whom she considers her greatest accomplishment in life. She now coaches investors to cut through the overwhelm, avoid analysis paralysis, and build a business that works for them—not the other way around. Her expertise lies in simplifying the investing process, optimizing efficiency, and guiding investors toward financial and time freedom. Whether you're stuck chasing every strategy or unsure where to start, Debbie’s mission is to help you create a roadmap that’s uniquely yours.Connect with Debbie BalfourLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/debbiereicoach/Website: https://debbiebalfour.com/Resources or websites mentioned in this episode:MiraseeCredits:Producer: Michi LantzEditor: Michi LantzExecutive Producer: Danny InyTo catch the great episodes coming up on Making It, please follow us on Mirasee FM's YouTube channel or your favorite podcast player. And if you enjoyed the show, please leave us a comment or a starred review. It's the best way to help us get these ideas to more people.Episode transcript: Lost Her Home, Lost Her Job, Built a New Life Through Real Estate. coming soon.

Special "Business Revenue Leak Checklist" offer free at http://www.mrse.co/leak.Young adults, Gen Z, are navigating adulthood in a digital, post-pandemic world that offers more access than ever — and far less real connection. In this conversation, Michi Lantz talks with Kristin Green, founder of Solutions Unlocked, about coaching young adults through life’s “in-between” stages without losing the human connection that matters most. Kristin shares her journey from educator to entrepreneur, why small-group and face-to-face conversations still matter deeply, and how curiosity and mentorship can bridge the growing generational gap. They also explore redefining success beyond revenue, learning to ask for help, and building a coaching business that values depth, presence, and purpose over comparison or scale-at-all-costs growth.Guest Bio:Kristin Green is the founder of Solutions Unlocked, a coaching and workshop-based practice dedicated to helping young adults gain clarity, confidence, and real-world skills. With a background in education, leadership development, and years of hands-on work with young adults in classrooms, workplaces, and her own home, Kristin brings a grounded, human-centered approach to supporting both young adults and the adults who love, teach, hire, and lead them. Her work centers on honest conversations, practical tools, and strengthening the connection between generations. Kristin is also the author of an upcoming book designed to serve both audiences and continues to build programs that make this support accessible, meaningful, and impactful.Connect with Kristin GreenLinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristintgreen/Website ‘Solutions Unlocked’: https://paperbell.me/solutions-unlockedResources or websites mentioned in this episode:MiraseeCredits:Producer: Michi LantzEditor: Michi LantzExecutive Producer: Danny InyTo catch the great episodes coming up on Making It, please follow us on Mirasee FM's YouTube channel or your favorite podcast player. And if you enjoyed the show, please leave us a comment or a starred review. It's the best way to help us get these ideas to more people.Episode transcript: Coaching Young Adults Without Losing the Human Connection coming soon.

Special "Business Revenue Leak Checklist" offer free at http://www.mrse.co/leak.Host Michi Lantz talks with transformational coach and retreat leader Gayle Nowak about how healing deep “visibility wounds” became the foundation of her soul-led business. Gayle shares her journey from traditional journalism, PR, and storytelling into trauma-aware, spiritually grounded visibility work for spirit-led coaches and healers—including the vulnerable personal story that reshaped how she shows up and serves.This is a conversation about authentic leadership, redefining success beyond the glossy entrepreneur image, navigating self-doubt even after years in business, and building a heart-centered coaching business that lets you be more you—not louder.Guest Bio:Imagine a world where sensitive, powerful people no longer feel they have to hide parts of themselves to be successful. That vision inspires today's guest, Gayle Nowak [pronounced No-wack], a transformational visibility coach who helps Spirit-led entrepreneurs show up, speak up, and lead from their deepest truth.Gayle's storytelling foundation began in journalism and evolved through marketing communications and public relations. Today, she focuses on the transformational work of helping people access and express the deeper truths that want to be spoken through them. As the founder of the award-winning company The Story Stylist, Gayle blends emotional healing, energy work, and decades of storytelling experience to guide coaches, healers, and conscious leaders into aligned visibility rooted in honesty, inner authority, and genuine human connection.Her work supports entrepreneurs in breaking free from old patterns of hiding and self-silencing, discovering the message they're truly meant to share, and building businesses where they can connect more authentically, lead more powerfully, and receive more fully.Connect with Gayle NowakLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gaylenowak/Website: https://www.gaylenowak.com/Resources or websites mentioned in this episode:MiraseeCredits:Producer: Michi LantzEditor: Michi LantzExecutive Producer: Danny InyTo catch the great episodes coming up on Making It, please follow us on Mirasee FM's YouTube channel or your favorite podcast player. And if you enjoyed the show, please leave us a comment or a starred review. It's the best way to help us get these ideas to more people.Episode transcript: Healing Visibility Wounds in Your Coaching Business coming soon.

Special "Business Revenue Leak Checklist" offer free at http://www.mrse.co/leak.What if the biggest barrier to speaking better English isn’t grammar, vocabulary, or talent? What if it’s perfectionism?In this episode of Making It, host Michi Lantz sits down with Business English coach Christine Burgmer, who has spent nearly three decades helping German-speaking professionals, executives, and entrepreneurs find their voice in English — without fear, pressure, or the need to sound “perfect.”Guest Bio:Christine Burgmer is an English Communication Coach for German-speaking entrepreneurs and executives. She helps professionals speak clearly, calmly, and confidently in English so they can lead international conversations without overthinking. Her coaching focuses on Global English, Plain English, and real-world communication. No textbooks. No perfection pressure. Christine's approach helps her clients sound like themselves in English, not like someone they think they "should" be. Based in Germany and originally from the UK, Christine has supported business professionals for more than two decades. Today, she works 1:1 and in small groups and also mentors language trainers who want to grow their own businesses.Connect with Christine Burgmer🌐 Website: https://english-trainer.de🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christine-burgmer-englishtrainerResources or websites mentioned in this episode:MiraseeCredits:Producer: Michi LantzEditor: Michi LantzExecutive Producer: Danny InyTo catch the great episodes coming up on Making It, please follow us on Mirasee FM's YouTube channel or your favorite podcast player. And if you enjoyed the show, please leave us a comment or a starred review. It's the best way to help us get these ideas to more people.Episode transcript: How Letting Go of Perfectionism Can Improve Your English coming soon.

Special "Business Revenue Leak Checklist" offer free at http://www.mrse.co/leak.Leadership coach Jim Mondry joins host Michi Lantz for a candid conversation about leading when life doesn’t go to plan. Jim talks about shifting from “safe” career paths to entrepreneurship, caring for a partner with long-term health challenges, and redefining success around sustainability instead of scale. He shares practical mindset shifts that help leaders stay grounded, regain agency, and build a business that truly supports their lives. A meaningful listen for anyone navigating uncertainty or feeling pulled in every direction.Guest Bio:Jim Mondry works with sales and tech leaders, collaboratively shaping their teams to become aligned on passion, purpose, and productivity. He does this through targeted one-on-one and group coaching, focusing on skills like Emotional Intelligence, Strategy, Communication, and Conflict Management. In addition to coaching, he is available to create custom workshops and experiential learning programs for your teams.If you want to know more, you can connect with Jim through LinkedIn: LinkedIn or through his website www.jimmondry.com.Connect with Jim MondryLinkedIn: https://www.LinkedIn.com/in/jim-mondry/Website: https://jimmondry.com/Resources or websites mentioned in this episode:MiraseeCredits:Producer: Michi LantzEditor: Michi LantzExecutive Producer: Danny InyTo catch the great episodes coming up on Making It, please follow us on Mirasee FM's YouTube channel or your favorite podcast player. And if you enjoyed the show, please leave us a comment or a starred review. It's the best way to help us get these ideas to more people.Episode transcript: How to Lead When Life Doesn’t Go to Plan | Jim Mondry coming soon.

Special "Business Revenue Leak Checklist" offer free at http://www.mrse.co/leak.Host Michi Lantz talks with public speaking coach and former Fortune 200 executive Dan Adkins about his remarkable, winding journey—from music education and Broadway costuming, to six seasons at Saturday Night Live, to eventually coaching entrepreneurs on the art and strategy of speaking. Dan shares why speaking is still the fastest way to grow a business, what really happens in the first 27 seconds of a first impression, and how founders can transform stage anxiety into relaxed, intentional presence that moves audiences to action.Guest Bio:Dan Adkins worked with Dustin Hoffman, Kim Cattrall, Brad Pitt, and a few dozen other major actors who made showing up to work a lot more interesting than your average Monday meeting. And sure, those gigs paid the bills and gave him great stories for dinner parties, but they also taught him how to speak with confidence in front of a camera and an audienceHere’s the main flip: People in business aren’t talking for applause. We’re talking for bank deposits. And it’s not just what you say that matters. It’s the energy behind it. And that’s what he teaches his clients these days.Before he went Hollywood, Dan was in the corporate world with a Fortune 200 company and after he left the fun of entertainment, he was a professional fundraiser. He learned all about how to set goals and hit them. Mix that with the creativity of the film industry, and you’ve got the secret sauce in his coaching: structure meets storytelling, strategy meets style.Now, Dan takes everything he’s learned — from movie sets to boardrooms — and helps clients build speaking confidence and ability that actually converts. Dan throws in a few stories, because let’s face it, if he’s going to preach that stories have impact, he’d better bring some of his own. And the best part? Watching clients light up, find their voice, and succeed. That’s the real standing ovation.Connect with Dan AdkinsLinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/danadkinsCalendly: https://calendly.com/Dan4610Resources or websites mentioned in this episode:MiraseeCredits:Producer: Michi LantzEditor: Michi LantzExecutive Producer: Danny InyTo catch the great episodes coming up on Making It, please follow us on Mirasee FM's YouTube channel or your favorite podcast player. And if you enjoyed the show, please leave us a comment or a starred review. It's the best way to help us get these ideas to more people.Episode transcript: How Speaking Can Rapidly Grow Your Business coming soon.

Special "Business Revenue Leak Checklist" offer free at http://www.mrse.co/leak.Host Michi Lantz talks with executive coach and facilitator Michaun Elise Winborn about her unexpected transition from corporate DEI leadership to launching Born to Win Coaching. Michaun shares how being laid off became the catalyst for building a business grounded in inclusive leadership, cultural intelligence, and the courage to interrupt harm when it happens. She opens up about the three practices sustaining her as a new entrepreneur—rest, reflection, and regeneration—and how they shape the way she now supports leaders. This is a conversation about resilience, self-honesty, sustainable leadership, and what it really means to build a business that aligns with your values from day one.Michaun Winborn is the CEO and Principal Coach at Born2Win Coaching, a leadership development practice that reduces legal and reputational risk for organizations by coaching executives into inclusive, culturally intelligent leaders. She brings more than a decade of corporate experience to this work, most notably as Vice President of Diversity, Opportunity and Inclusion for Consumer and Community Banking at JPMorgan Chase. In that role, she led enterprise-wide inclusion initiatives, created standardized diversity reporting for executives and senior leaders, and facilitated DEI training across the firm. Her leadership resulted in stronger accountability, increased understanding of diverse talent needs, and measurable improvements in workplace culture.She is a certified executive coach through The Institute for Coaching Innovation (formerly CoachDiversity Institute), and is based in Columbus, Ohio.Connect with Michaun Elise WinbornLinkedIn: Born2Win (business) | Michaun Elise Winborn (personal)Website: Born2WinResources or websites mentioned in this episode:MiraseeCredits:Producer: Michi LantzEditor: Michi LantzExecutive Producer: Danny InyTo catch the great episodes coming up on Making It, please follow us on Mirasee FM's YouTube channelor your favorite podcast player. And if you enjoyed the show, please leave us a comment or a starred review. It's the best way to help us get these ideas to more people.Episode transcript: From Layoff to Born to Win coming soon.

Special "Business Revenue Leak Checklist" offer free at http://www.mrse.co/leak.Scott Gingold, founder of Gingold advisors, talks with host Michi Lantz about his extensive entrepreneurial journey, discussing the lessons learned from his various business ventures and the importance of understanding client needs. He emphasizes the significance of being coachable, the value of real-world experience over theoretical knowledge, and the impact he aims to have in his community. Scott also provides insights into personal growth, navigating business communities, and the importance of reaching out for help as an entrepreneur.Guest Bio:Scott Gingold is a Business Troubleshooter & Fixer who helps SMBs, family-owned companies, and leaders get unstuck fast. After founding and exiting seven diverse businesses - and advising more than 70 nonprofits - Scott has become the go-to expert for resolving conflict, misalignment, leadership breakdowns, and the hidden issues that stall growth.He works as a confidential counselor and advisor to founders, owners, executives, and individuals who need clarity, direction, and real solutions without the fluff. Scott's approach is blunt, practical, and rooted in lived experience, not theory.A former first responder, Division-I soccer coach, syndicated radio talk show host, and multi-industry entrepreneur, Scott brings a rare mix of urgency, empathy, and no-nonsense insight. His signature promise: Real Talk. Real Clarity. Real Results.Connect with Scott GingoldLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottgingold/Website: https://www.gingoldadvisors.com/ Resources or websites mentioned in this episode:MiraseeCredits:Producer: Michi LantzEditor: Michi LantzExecutive Producer: Danny InyTo catch the great episodes coming up on Making It, please follow us on Mirasee FM's YouTube channelor your favorite podcast player. And if you enjoyed the show, please leave us a comment or a starred review. It's the best way to help us get these ideas to more people.Episode transcript: How a Serial Founder Fixes Hidden Business Problems coming soon.

Special "Business Revenue Leak Checklist" offer free at http://www.mrse.co/leak.In this engaging conversation, Michi Lantz interviews Jevon Wooden, a business coach and former military personnel, about his journey from the military to entrepreneurship. Jevon shares his experiences in Afghanistan, the challenges he faced with PTSD, and how he transitioned into coaching and consulting. He discusses his work with entrepreneurs and corporate clients, emphasizing the importance of leadership, clarity, and adaptability. Jevon also talks about his future goals, including working with top organizations and creating entrepreneurial hubs in underserved communities.Guest Bio:Jevon Wooden, CEO and Founder of BrightMind Consulting Group, is a keynote speaker, certified coach, and business consultant. A Bronze Star recipient and Army Veteran, Jevon brings a unique blend of resilience, authenticity, and strategic thinking to his engagements. He captivates audiences with his ability to inspire actionable change, making him a sought-after speaker for organizations seeking to enhance leadership effectiveness, foster entrepreneurial success, and improve organizational performance. Jevon’s insights on leadership and growth strategies have been featured in Entrepreneur, Forbes, Inc. Magazine, and Fast Company.Connect with Jevon WoodenLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jevonwooden/Website: https://brightmindconsultinggroup.com/Resources or websites mentioned in this episode:MiraseeCredits:Producer: Michi LantzEditor: Michi LantzExecutive Producer: Danny InyTo catch the great episodes coming up on Making It, please follow us on Mirasee FM's YouTube channel or your favorite podcast player. And if you enjoyed the show, please leave us a comment or a starred review. It's the best way to help us get these ideas to more people.Episode transcript: How a Former Soldier Built a High-Impact Consulting Business coming soon.

Special "Business Revenue Leak Checklist" offer free at http://www.mrse.co/leak.Host Michi Lantz engages in a candid conversation with Deb Shannon, a resilient and mental fitness coach for women in healthcare. Deb shares her journey from working in a healthcare tech company to becoming a coach, focusing on helping women overcome burnout and achieve a sustainable work-life balance. She discusses the importance of setting boundaries, mental fitness, and the transformative power of community and shared resources.Guest Bio:Deb Shannon is a leadership and transitions coach who helps exhausted women healthcare providers find a path out of burnout and into a high-energy, fulfilling life they love. Through her company, Deb Shannon Coaching & Consulting, she combines the neuroscience of conversations and Positive Intelligence® to help mission-driven professionals rediscover confidence, balance, and authentic leadership. A dynamic speaker and storyteller, Deb electrifies audiences with insights that turn pressure into presence and connection. Before founding her practice, she led client engagement for a global healthcare tech firm and guided Vermont's statewide telecommunications plan-experience she now channels into helping leaders and teams create cultures where people truly thrive.Connect with Deb ShannonLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shannoncoaching/Website: https://debshannon.co/Resources or websites mentioned in this episode:MiraseeCredits:Producer: Michi LantzEditor: Michi LantzExecutive Producer: Danny InyTo catch the great episodes coming up on Making It, please follow us on Mirasee FM's YouTube channelor your favorite podcast player. And if you enjoyed the show, please leave us a comment or a starred review. It's the best way to help us get these ideas to more people.Episode transcript: Why She Left a Corporate Career to Become a Leadership Coach coming soon.

Special "Business Revenue Leak Checklist" offer free at http://www.mrse.co/leak.In this episode of Making It, host Michi Lantz talks with business coach Sailynn Doyle about her journey from 80-hour work weeks to building a thriving business she truly loves. Sailynn shares the four core pillars that helped her scale sustainably, without sacrificing her lifestyle, and how she now empowers women entrepreneurs to build businesses they can grow and live with. This is a conversation about clarity, boundaries, courage, and what it really takes to make it on your own terms.Guest Bio:From working 5 jobs in 7 years to building a multi-million dollar empire, Sailynn Doyle knows firsthand what it takes to break through the 6-figure ceiling where 98% of entrepreneurs get stuck. After purchasing a senior home care franchise in 2007, she quickly scaled to seven figures but found herself trapped in 80-hour workweeks. Refusing to accept burnout as the price of success, Sailynn developed a revolutionary 4-pillar foundation that transformed her business from exhausting growth to sustainable scale. This unique blueprint not only tripled her revenue but also freed her from 80-hour workweeks, ultimately allowing her to achieve her goal of retiring before age 40.Having generated over $17 million in sales, Sailynn now coaches 6-figure women entrepreneurs who are ready to join the 2% that scale to $1M+. Through her signature 90-day Legacy Business System, she helps ambitious women build the foundation needed to shift from the exhausting Grow Phase to the profitable Scale Phase. Her proven system combines strategic business operations with lifestyle design, enabling women to scale thriving businesses that support their desired lifestyle instead of consuming it.Today, from her home in sunny South Florida, Sailynn is living proof that you can have it all - a profitable business, precious time with loved ones, and peace of mind - without working yourself to exhaustion.For more info about Sailynn, her courses, and free resources, head to her website www.passionpurposeposture.comConnect with Sailynn DoyleLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sailynndoyle/Website: https://www.passionpurposeposture.com/Resources or websites mentioned in this episode:MiraseeCredits:Producer: Michi LantzEditor: Michi LantzExecutive Producer: Danny InyTo catch the great episodes coming up on Making It, please follow us on Mirasee FM's YouTube channelor your favorite podcast player. And if you enjoyed the show, please leave us a comment or a starred review. It's the best way to help us get these ideas to more people.Episode transcript: How This Business Coach Scaled to Six Figures Without Burning Out coming soon.

Special "Business Revenue Leak Checklist" offer free at http://www.mrse.co/leak.Matthew Turner shares how early struggles with storytelling shaped his path. He discusses rewriting limiting narratives, embracing risk, and defining personal success. He emphasizes the importance of owning your story and evolving your definition of success for authentic growth and entrepreneurship.Making It! explores the lives and stories of entrepreneurs as they share their unique perspectives on their success and the path to making it.“You have to rewrite the narrative you tell yourself if you want to grow beyond your current limits.”— Matthew TurnerGuest Bio:Matthew Turner brings more than 15 years of marketing experience to Mirasee, along with a deep passion for operations, systems, and processes. He’s spent his career helping digital businesses grow through creative storytelling, optimized funnels, and building the backend structures that keep teams running smoothly and efficiently.A writer at heart, Matthew has published five books and built a career that bridges creativity and execution. He first connected with Mirasee as a contributor in 2019, and after years of following Danny and the team’s journey, officially joined in 2025 to help scale the impact even further.Based in the North of England with his loving family, Matthew is also a keen runner, coffee connoisseur, and unapologetic Star Wars nerd.Resources or websites mentioned in this episode:MiraseeMatthew’s book: The Successful MistakeFree Revenue Leak Strategy CallCredits:Producer: Michi LantzEditor: Michi LantzAudio Editor: Marvin del RosarioExecutive Producer: Danny InyMusic Soundscape: Chad Michael SnavelyMaking our hosts sound great: Home Brew AudioMusic credits:Track Title: The Sunniest KidsArtist Name: Rhythm ScottWriter Name: Scott RoushPublisher Name: A SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTIONTrack Title: Sweet Loving WaltzArtist Name: Sounds Like SanderWriter Name: S.L.J. KalmeijerPublisher Name: A SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTIONTrack Title: SolitudeArtist Name: Monument MusicLicense code: XXY2YQ1IXRONUFXZPublisher Name: UppbeatTrack Title: Embers & FlaresArtist Name: Gray NorthLicense code: YSUBRZX1W4DA6AT6Publisher Name: UppbeatTrack Title: Love In Her EyesArtist Name: Peter CavalloLicense code: KLKWD850F5NTKX85Publisher Name: UppbeatTrack Title: ExpanseArtist Name: Peter CavalloLicense code: 9RIBF9LGW0WBV7UMPublisher Name: UppbeatSpecial effects credits:24990513_birds-chirping_by_promission used with permission of the author and under license by AudioJungle/Envato Market.To catch the great episodes coming up on Making It, please follow us on Mirasee FM's YouTube channelor your favorite podcast player. And if you enjoyed the show, please leave us a comment or a starred review. It's the best way to help us get these ideas to more people.Episode transcript: Are You Building Someone Else’s Dream? (Matthew Turner) coming soon.

Special "Business Revenue Leak Checklist" offer free at http://www.mrse.co/leak.Mitchell Levy discusses his fascinating journey from overcoming childhood poverty to becoming a global credibility expert. He shares insights on entrepreneurship, the importance of taking extreme ownership, and how true success is found in serving others and living a life aligned with your purpose.Making It! explores the lives and stories of entrepreneurs as they share their unique perspectives on their success and the path to making it.“In business, success is measured by freedom, not material wealth. The freedom to make choices and live on your terms.”— Mitchell LevyGuest Bio:Global Credibility Expert Mitchell Levy is a 2x TEDx speaker, an internationally bestselling author of 60+ books, and an executive coach at Marshall Goldsmith’s 100 Coaches. After interviewing 500 thought leaders on credibility, he published a 7-country international bestselling book, delivered a powerful TEDx on humanity, created courses, and created the Credibility Nation membership community to help those live, learn, and surround themselves with others on the credibility journey.He's an accomplished entrepreneur who has created twenty businesses in Silicon Valley including four publishing companies that have published more than 750 books. He’s provided strategic consulting to hundreds of companies and has been the chairman of a board of a NASDAQ-listed company. Mitchell has been happily married for thirty-one years and prior to Covid-19, regularly spent four weeks a year in Europe with family and friends.Resources or websites mentioned in this episode:MiraseeMitchell’s website: MitchellLevy.comCredits:Producer: Michi LantzEditor: Michi LantzAudio Editor: Marvin del RosarioExecutive Producer: Danny InyMusic Soundscape: Chad Michael SnavelyMaking our hosts sound great: Home Brew AudioMusic credits:Track Title: The Sunniest KidsArtist Name: Rhythm ScottWriter Name: Scott RoushPublisher Name: A SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTIONTrack Title: Sweet Loving WaltzArtist Name: Sounds Like SanderWriter Name: S.L.J. KalmeijerPublisher Name: A SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTIONTrack Title: Rain DropsArtist Name: Simon FolwarLicense code: 2AGMFIUFXJ9WKAOYPublisher Name: UppbeatTrack Title: CommanderArtist Name: AnuchLicense code: VVFRZM3265UBIH5IPublisher Name: UppbeatTrack Title: BrokenArtist Name: David BullardLicense code: IOGD2G0XZT8VTQK0Publisher Name: UppbeatSpecial effects credits:24990513_birds-chirping_by_promission used with permission of the author and under license by AudioJungle/Envato Market.To catch the great episodes coming up on Making It, please follow us on Mirasee FM's YouTube channelor your favorite podcast player. And if you enjoyed the show, please leave us a comment or a starred review. It's the best way to help us get these ideas to more people.Episode transcript: The Truth About Losing It All and Starting Over (Mitchell Levy) coming soon.

Special "Business Revenue Leak Checklist" offer free at http://www.mrse.co/leak.Michaelangelo Gerardi discusses his journey from a middle-class upbringing to becoming a successful entrepreneur. He shares how he overcame early fears, embraced entrepreneurship, and learned that true success lies in freedom instead of fame. He also highlights the keys to client-first thinking.Making It! explores the lives and stories of entrepreneurs as they share their unique perspectives on their success and the path to making it.“Entrepreneurship is about extreme ownership. Whether you're succeeding or failing, it's all on you.” —Michaelangelo GerardiGuest Bio:Michelangelo Gerardi, founder of NextGenCEOs, is known for being able to take struggling online coaches and turn them into profitable 6-figure business owners in 6-months or less without paid ads. With his groundbreaking Content To Cash Method, Mike has scaled his business to over $1 million in revenue without paid ads. A true leader in organic growth, he's empowered over 100 coaches to achieve 6-figure incomes. His expertise in creating viral content that generates unlimited leads and designing retention systems that increase the lifetime value of a client, sets him apart in a crowded market of online business coaches. Mike is passionate about helping coaches and entrepreneurs scale their business while maximizing their profit so they can truly become a CEO rather than struggle to pay their bills. Most of all, Michael wants to share his message so entrepreneurs can stop trading their time for money.Resources or websites mentioned in this episode:MiraseeMichaelangelo’s website: coach.gerardiperformance.com/ngc-trainingBonus for Podcast listeners only: Frequency Factor Calibration ExperienceCredits:Producer: Michi LantzEditor: Michi LantzAudio Editor: Marvin del RosarioExecutive Producer: Danny InyMusic Soundscape: Chad Michael SnavelyMaking our hosts sound great: Home Brew AudioMusic credits:Track Title: The Sunniest KidsArtist Name: Rhythm ScottWriter Name: Scott RoushPublisher Name: A SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTIONTrack Title: Sweet Loving WaltzArtist Name: Sounds Like SanderWriter Name: S.L.J. KalmeijerPublisher Name: A SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTIONTrack Title: Stay On TargetArtist Name: EvoliLicense code: PQ5NIOQYYZTZADTDPublisher Name: UppbeatTrack Title: Watch the World BurnArtist Name: Iros YoungLicense code: 2XMXOMFVLGHMDAFBPublisher Name: UppbeatTrack Title: AchievementArtist Name: Philip AndersonLicense code: 2AVHG5C8CGLBTIPPPublisher Name: UppbeatSpecial effects credits:24990513_birds-chirping_by_promission used with permission of the author and under license by AudioJungle/Envato Market.To catch the great episodes coming up on Making It, please follow us on Mirasee FM's YouTube channelor your favorite podcast player. And if you enjoyed the show, please leave us a comment or a starred review. It's the best way to help us get these ideas to more people.Episode transcript: Why Freedom Beats Fame and Fast Cars (Michaelangelo Gerardi) coming soon.