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? 😮Today’s guest is disrupting the home security industry by pairing Artificial Intelligence with Human Intervention. David walks us through the scary experience that led him to create his company, Deep Sentinel. He also gives us a behind the scenes look at how his revolutionary approach is helping families feel safer in their homes. ------------------------------------------------------Interested in hiring Michelle as a coach, educator, or speaker? Click HERE. ------------------------------------------------------Learn more about our incredible guest, David Selinger, and Deep Sentinel by visiting this website or the Deep Sentinel YouTube Channel. You can also connect with David on LinkedIn.

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.