Pivot with Purpose with Meghan Houle

An acupuncturist, herbalist, and holistic esthetician walk into a conference…. They came out as friends and business partners combining forces and talents to create, the beauty brand based on the connectivity of plants, stones and the cosmos…Wildling. Jill Munson is an Herbalist with over 20 years of experience in new product development, strategic brand management and global marketing working with beauty companies ranging from medium sized to Fortune 500. Gianna de la Torre has a rich background in curiosity about the human body and its resilience, which led her to a lifelong journey in acupuncture and intuitive healing methods spreading her healing knowledge to those who need it.  Their third Co-Founder (absent from the podcast but still very much in the business), Britta Plug is a licensed holistic esthetician and health coach with more than 17 years of experience who has been dubbed by some as the 'queen of holistic beauty'. In this episode we discuss the importance of knowing what you are good at and how to leverage those talents, coming together to build a business that works to highlight all of your strengths and superpowers, while also learning that failing is a good thing and you’ll never be ready to launch your own business… you just have to START. LINKS: Wildling Website Follow Wildling on Instagram Follow Wildling on TikTok Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Madison Ciccone is an emerging thought leader and relentless, fierce, cheerleader for women with big dreams.   As a D1 athlete and a master instructor at SoulCycle, Madison knows what it takes to achieve success and that success can feel empty when it’s not aligned with purpose and desire.  Her most recent pivot has led her to create the Wicked Fearless coaching program for women who are ready to identify and embody their purpose, set the stage, and step into the lives they were meant for.   She offers a vulnerability that helps the women in her community feel seen and understood.  In this episode we discuss: Madison’s career pivot story from Hollywood PA for some of the most famous producers to landing on a spin bike Why getting fired and having an ugly cry is the best way to reset your goals Letting go of the control that everything has to be perfectly aligned “releasing the reins” in your life How you must trust your gut to lead you on the path you desire and get out of the shadows of doubt LINKS: Connect with Madison: Instagram: @maddztaddz Wicked Fearless Coaching & Podcast: https://www.maddztaddz.com/ Buy Madison’s Wildly Capable Wicked Fearless Gratitude Journal  PURCHASE ON AMAZON LINK HERE Madison’s Must Read: Spirit Junkie- Gabriela Bernstein Fear is my Homeboy- Judi Holler Everything is Figureroutable- Marie Forelo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Codie Elaine Oliver has had many meaningful pivots within her impressive career journey. One in particular where Oprah Winfrey, HERSELF told her where to pivot next…and when Oprah tells you to do something, you do it! Today, Codie is the CEO and co-founder of Black Love, Inc., a fast-growing media company comprised of the Black Love+ app, BlackLove.com, Black Love’s social and digital platforms, and live and virtual events, including the annual Black Love Summit.  Codie is also the director and co-creator of the ground-breaking, four-time NAACP Image Awards-nominated docuseries, Black Love, which premiered as the most-viewed unscripted series in OWN’s history and is set to return for its fifth season in 2021.  Her other projects include being a partner at Confluential Content, a company she shares with her husband Tommy Oliver, and the production company behind the recent HBO Documentary 40 Years A Prisoners and the upcoming Netflix film, The Perfect Find, starring Gabrielle Union. Prior to Black Love, Codie had stints at Film Independent, Fox Searchlight, and Creative Artists Agency.  Codie also hosts a bi-weekly podcast where she holds candid conversations with celebrities and influencers centered around who they are beyond the public persona.  Listen to Codie's podcast My New BFF with Codie Elaine Oliver: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/my-new-bff-with-codie-elaine-oliver/id1556161112 Mama’s Den Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-mamas-den/id1616159115 Connect with Codie on Instagram Connect with Codie on Twitter Connect with Codie on LinkedIn Connect with Black Love on ALL Platforms Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Branch Basics never set out to sell soap. They are a brand on a mission to help people create healthy homes and experience the power of pure. This week on the podcast, I talk to one of three Branch Basics Co-Founders, who has “Tossed the Toxins” out of her life, Kelly Love. Kelly is proof that switching to a pure, natural lifestyle is powerful even for those who consider themselves healthy. She’s experienced how much our everyday choices impact our quality of life and is passionate about helping others see and feel the connection. In this episode we discuss:  Kelly’s journey to Branch Basics through a summer break from college What it is like going into business with friends and family Starting a business and closing a business because of product quality What Branch Basics will NOT compromise on How easy it is to start living a toxic free lifestyle in your home and where to start What all Co-Founders did to cure various health issues by making shifts in what they ate and used in their homes Links: Website: https://branchbasics.com/pages/our-story\ Shop Branch Basics: https://branchbasics.com/collections/all#starter-kits Follow Branch Basics on Instagram: @branchbasics Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In 2015, two London-based entrepreneurs Dominika and Elise met in a corporate job (literally sharing desks) where they quickly became office friends, sharing a bond over a passion for clean beauty and lifestyle which together, led them to launch the trend-setting blog, podcast, book, and Instagram account, Clean Beauty Insiders.  Building on this partnership, they followed their love for clean beauty and pivoted out of Full-Time corporate jobs to fearlessly become entrepreneurs, co-founding BYBI in 2017.  BYBI is the first beauty brand to declare a war on carbon (the number one contributor to the climate crisis) and is on a mission to make sustainable skincare easy and accessible for everyone, boasting a comprehensive range of highly efficacious skincare, BYBI includes a range including masks, moisturizers, boosters, and more.  Fast forward to today, Elsie and Dominika are published authors, trained skincare formulators, podcasters and who (leading BYBI) are paving the way for more climate-conscious practices, from ingredients to production and packaging.  Links: Shop ALL BYBI Products: https://bybi.com/ Learn more about BYBI’s Sustainable Mission: https://bybi.com/pages/sustainability Get Social with BYBI on Instagram: @bybibeauty  Co-Founders Elsie & Dominika's : @bybifounders  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Peter Mollo started his career journey early on in the education field, working in fitness within schools and quickly learned he wanted to follow his passion for fitness and training on his own. Working many jobs after leaving education to bring him where he is today, the owner of the Rhode Island-based fitness complex, Peter Mollo Fitness, Peter was faced with many challenges and adversity (especially during the 2020 lockdown) but through his strong work ethic, commitment to excellence and determination he is now in an elite class of Master trainers where today he trains celebrities, athletes and lovers of all thing’s fitness alike. Peter truly knows how to lead with passion and credibility ensuring his entire team at Peter Mollo Fitness are as skilled and committed as he is with their clients, which has been the key to Peter’s success. He is all about clients’ results, safety and overall fitness goals, not just his agenda.  In this episode we discuss: Why it is important to hire the RIGHT team of people for your business success and longevity What drives him CRAZY in the fitness industry How to stand out in a sea of competition Who inspires him the most Why YOUR goals, when working with clients, cannot be their goals (this is a juicy one) Baby steps you can take to get back into a fitness routine Links: Website: www.pmfondemand.com Instagram: @petermollofitness An inside view of some of Peter’s Fitness Class Offerings: https://www.instagram.com/tv/CO8MH9xn7P3/?igshid=1d7v1jm9ns67a  https://www.instagram.com/p/CObWu2eHFkl/?igshid=tuni3bmq8szh Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Monique Bryan has a BA in fashion design, three startups under her belt (so she knows a bit about entrepreneur life), and has developed programming in partnership with companies throughout Asia and exciting global brands like PayPal, Burberry, Toms Shoes, and Shopify.  Today Monique runs a branding consultancy under www.moniquebryan.com and is the creator of Juicy Brand On-Demand Accelerator program helping entrepreneurs craft their story and visual identity to stand out from their competition. Monique shows womxn how to clarify their messaging, build their unique brand personality, and up-level their style profile so they can amplify their credibility in their industry. Monique is also a breast cancer survivor and has grown an engaged community of over 15,400+ people on social media, while in remission. She is also the host of a 5 Star rated Podcast, The Juicy CEO, speaks on international stages, and has been featured on Global television, in Entrepreneur and Elle Magazine, Bustle, and countless podcasts.  Her motto is, “Our personal brand is all we have, so it is your job to control the message going out about you. Follow Monique on Instagram @moniquebryan_co and Twitter @MoniquebryanTO or visit her website www.moniquebryan.com Retreat in Miami: https://www.juicybrandondemand.com/momentum Podcast: https://the-juicy-ceo-with-monique-bryan.simplecast.com  5 PERSONAL BRANDING SECRETS EVERY BUSINESS LEADER SHOULD KNOW (Includes FREE Workbook) https://www.moniquebryan.com/blog/branding-yourself-is-good-for-business Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Want a behind-the-scenes look at how to navigate the world of fashion from style to building brands? On this week’s episode, I talk to NYC-based Mother and Daughter fashion powerhouses, Delia Folk and Alison Bruhn, creators of The Style That Binds Us.   The Style that Binds Us is the original next-generation women’s media company and community, exploring the cross-section of style and culture. Connected through their shared love of fashion and culture Delia and Alison are changing the way style content and storytelling is presented by delivering style with substance through in-depth interviews that dig beneath the surface. The brand encompasses The Style That Binds Us YouTube channel, podcast, blog & VIP shopping experiences, with a mission to support women by taking the stress out of getting dressed or going shopping by offering style tips and introductions to new under-the-radar-brands. Combining their superpowers with Alison as a highly sought-after wardrobe consultant & stylist and Delia consulting with emerging brands to help them navigate both retail and D2C they are taking you behind the fashion curtain and sharing their fashion tips, advice and expertise to get you stepping out the door and feeling your best-dressed no matter what the plan of the day is! In this episode we discuss: · The KEY staple items everyone should have in their closet · Ways to take your brand growth to the next level · The perks to working with a style consultant · Why it is so important to know what you are selling and who your client is · How to NAIL an interview look and leave a lasting style impression · Leveraging your entrepreneurial soul and making the ultimate career pivot Tune into this episode and connect with Delia and Alison below: thestylethatbindsus.com YouTube channel core wardrobe checklist what to wear on a virtual interview video Podcast Instagram: @thestylethatbindsus @alisonbruhn @deliafolk Join The Style That Binds Us Email Newsletter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Faith Broussard Cade has over 10 years of experience as a professional school counselor and mental health counselor and also worked as a baker and a food blogger, before shifting to writing inspirational affirmations on pieces of handmade paper through her extremely popular Instagram handle, Fleur De Lis Speaks (@fleurdelisspeaks). On January 9, 2018, Faith experienced a major life event that rocked her to her core and changed the trajectory of her career and the way she looked at life in general.  This is where she started her self-love journey nourishing her soul by writing a self-care note daily…and thus, Fleur De Lis Speaks was created where she now shares with her almost 300K Instagram followers and online community, content about mental health along with her own personal healing journey to motivate individuals to prioritize peace, boundaries, and emotional well-being in their lives and relationships. In this episode we discuss: Faith’s major life event and her work on her own personal healing, wellness, and self-care advocacy  Why you must choose introspection and gratitude as the way to finding peace in things most take for granted Faith’s work as a mental health counselor and coach Why you need to stop staying YES and start saying NO to protect your boundaries Kicking the burnout mentality How to step into your power and create the life you desire using self-exploration, kindness, and compassion as the tools that equip you to live out this necessary truth.  To compliment her offerings, Faith has also published two guided journals on the transformative power of self-care and self-love: Because You Are Worthy: 90 Days of Transformative Self-Love and Because You Have Purpose: 90 Days of Encouraging Self-Love.  Stay until the end of this episode to hear the Meghan Houle Method Tip of the week on how you can use Faith’s learnings from this episode to kick the burnout mentality and set your own personal boundaries on your way to prioritizing peace and finding gratitude in your everyday life. Links: Website and Blog: Fleur de Lis Speaks, LLC Instagram: @fleurdelisspeaks  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kristy Hurt moved from Texas to New York City (not knowing anyone) in the late 90s and fearlessly pursued a role in retail finding a connection with the original founders of Kate Spade who brought her on as their top Manager in SOHO. A pinch-me moment for a small-town girl… From Kate Spade, Kristy once again, fearlessly applied to the prestigious LVMH fashion group where she pivoted from stores to corporate taking on an HR role, allowing her to cultivate amazing relationships in the luxury retail space throughout NYC and across North America. After many years with LVMH, she was ready to go off on her own, establishing Kristy Hurt HR Consulting. Her BIG pivot came in March 2020 where at the start of the pandemic lockdown she established a retail networking group bringing people together to share ideas on how they can navigate their next career move and make meaningful connections during this uncertain time. And thus, The Co-Lab was formed.  If you are a professional looking to join a diverse and inclusive group of passionate individuals and make some really dynamic friends, The Co-Lab is for you. In this episode we discuss: Fearlessly networking to land your dream job Why building meaningful relationships is the key to your career success The Co-Lab and what the group is all about How to create visibility for your offering or business through social networking  What to do next in the great “re-shuffling” and why people are leaving their jobs across all industries Stay until the end for the Meghan Houle Method Tip of the Week about how to kick off a job search! Learn more about The Co-Lab: https://www.jointhecolab.com/ Follow Kristy and The Co-Lab on Instagram:  @khurtconsulting @jointhecolab Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices