Interested in starting your own entrepreneurial journey in personal development but unsure what to expect? Then read up on our interview with Melissa Dodge, Personal & Professional Coach, based in London, ON, Canada.
What's your business, and who are your customers?
My clients are professionals who are looking to get out of the overwhelm. I work with them to uncover what deeply matters to their heart and soul, outside of the shoulds and expectations. They want a more spiritually based life but don’t know where to start making changes and feel they don’t have the time. I serve women looking for something outside of the rushing, obligations, and feelings of disconnection – the survival mode. Working with me means you get to share your story while letting go of the parts that no longer serve you, so you can be the most empowered version of yourself to truly live. As we peel back the layers together, taking sustainable baby steps, they shift into a more soul-filling life.
Tell us about yourself
I’ve been there – living the life that was socially expected and doing all the things I “should” until I just couldn’t anymore. I was unwell, exhausted, unhappy, and thinking I didn’t have any other choices. I’m proof that there’s so much more outside the shoulds, exhaustion, and frustration.
My journey has been a series of steps – there’s no by-pass to get to the end! Life happened for me so that I could get to this point where I get to help others. I didn’t do this alone and am so grateful for all the support along the way – my reiki and yoga teachers, my coaches, mentors, and friends.
I wake up excited about my day and the choices I get to make that help me grow and support others on their journeys. I live intuitively, make decisions from my heart and soul, and embody the fact that I am the creator of my own life.
What's your biggest accomplishment as a business owner?
Starting! For most of my life, fear and anxiety were in control. I wasn’t in the driver’s seat – I felt that life was happening to me, and it was passing me by as I watched from the back seat where I was tightly strapped in. Starting my business meant moving into an unknown, uncomfortable zone -- but I did it!
What's one of the hardest things that come with being a business owner?
Learning to ride the ebbs and flows without letting fear and uncertainty take over.
What are the top tips you'd give to anyone looking to start, run and grow a business today?
- It's ok to be afraid, but do it anyway!
- If you start feeling overwhelmed, move 1mm in your business a day -- just keep moving forward.
- Connect with other entrepreneurs for support. You'll need the coaching, mentorship, and friendships for the low days and the celebrations.
Where can people find you and your business?
Website: https://www.melissadodge.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MelissaDodgeCoaching
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/melissadodgecoaching/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissadodge25/
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