The End in Mind: Personal Development For Entrepreneurs

Caitlin Durning: Personal Development Coach
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When it comes to personal development we can always be improving who we are. My journey started by working backwards- I asked myself, If I could have my dream life, what would it look like? I used to get stuck in the day to day, now I know what my goals are so I can always keep my End in Mind. My name is Caitlin, I am 25 years old and I and the owner of Meraki Media Management. I started my business after I took an Instagram account from 18,000 followers to 500,000 followers in under a month. We could have never accomplished such a goal without The End in Mind. Throughout this podcast I will share tips, strategies and my experiences with listeners to take the mystery out of what it take to start a successful online business. Join us, because we know if you don't know where you're going, you might end up somewhere else. Visit our website https://www.merakimediamanagement.com/ for more information Follow our instagram for daily posts and stories on improving your brand on social media @meraki_media_management Book a free call with Caitlin : calendly.com/merakimediamanagement

  1. 2D AGO

    Financial Clarity for Mission-Driven Entrepreneurs with Brian Thompson

    In this episode of The End in Mind, I sit down with Brian Thompson, founder of Brian Thompson Financial, to talk about building a profitable business that actually supports the life you want. Brian is a financial planner and former tax attorney who specializes in helping LGBTQ+ and mission-driven entrepreneurs gain clarity around their money, systems, and long-term growth. We discuss the difference between being good at your craft and knowing how to run a business, why financial clarity is foundational to impact, and how to align your mission, values, and profit goals. We also explore hustle culture, intentional growth, balancing mindset and money, and why entrepreneurship is a gift when you approach it with clarity and intention. If you’re building a purpose-driven business and want your finances to support your vision — not stress you out — this conversation is for you. Connect with Brian:- Website: https://btfinancial.com- Instagram: @btfinancial- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brianthompsonfinancial/- Podcast: Mission Driven BusinessIf this episode resonates, subscribe, leave a review, and share it with a fellow entrepreneur building with purpose! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    30 min

  2. FEB 11

    The Power of the Future Self with Dr. Andrea Lein

    In this episode of The End in Mind, I sit down with Dr. Andrea Lein to explore giftedness, sensitivity, trauma, and what it truly means to flourish as a high-achieving woman.We talk about how giftedness shows up beyond IQ, why so many women feel “different” without knowing why, and how early experiences, labels, and trauma can shape identity well into adulthood. Dr. Andrea shares her perspective on post-traumatic growth, integration, and why healing doesn’t stop at symptom management — it’s about becoming whole.This conversation is especially for women who feel deeply, think expansively, and are ready to stop pathologizing their sensitivity and start understanding it as a strength.Connect with Dr. Andrea:- Free Quiz: Are you a Gifted Woman?https://go.andrealein.com/quiz- Free Guided Visualization: The Beautiful Life Activationhttps://go.andrealein.com/optin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1h 7m

  3. FEB 4

    There’s No One Right Way to Do Life with Brittni Cosgrove

    In this episode of The End in Mind, I sit down with Brittni Cosgrove, a transformational life and business coach who helps ambitious entrepreneurs break free from self-imposed limitations and build success in alignment with who they truly are.We talk about why there is no single “right” way to build a business or live your life, how subconscious beliefs shape our decisions, and why so many entrepreneurs burn out trying to follow strategies that don’t actually fit them. Brittni shares powerful insights on alignment, nervous system regulation, money mindset, and how to move from fear-based decision-making into soul-led action.This conversation is for anyone who feels boxed in by “shoulds,” overwhelmed by online noise, or disconnected from the original vision that pulled them into entrepreneurship.Connect with Brittni:- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brittni.cosgrove/- All her links: https://linktr.ee/brittnicosgrove*Love this episode? Leave a review, or DM me on Instagram @meraki_media_management and share your biggest takeaway. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    37 min

  4. JAN 28

    Stop Settling. Start Moving. How to Take Gutsy Action Without Overthinking with LauraAura

    In this episode of The End in Mind, I’m joined by LauraAura — keynote speaker, personal growth coach, and host of The Gutsy Podcast. LauraAura shares what really happens when women outgrow the businesses and lives they once worked so hard to build, and why hesitation is often a sign that something more aligned is calling.We talk about why clarity doesn’t come from overplanning, how perfectionism and fear keep women stuck, and what it actually takes to trust yourself enough to move forward. LauraAura opens up about selling her branding agency after 16 years, listening to her body’s signals, and rebuilding a career rooted in purpose, freedom, and courage.This conversation is for anyone who feels restless, uninspired, or quietly called toward something bigger — but isn’t sure how to take the next step without burning everything down.Connect with LauraAura:- Website: https://lauraaura.com/- Podcast: https://www.thegutsypodcast.com/*Loved this episode?*Share it with a friend who’s ready to stop settling, leave a review, or DM me on Instagram (@meraki_media_management) to let me know what resonated most. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    43 min

  5. JAN 21

    Demystifying Mental Health, Coaching, and Women in Leadership with Julie Radico

    In this episode of The End in Mind, I’m joined by Julie Radico, Psy.D., board-certified psychologist, coach, speaker, and coauthor of You Will Get Through This: A Mental Health Tool Kit.Julie shares how professional women can navigate anxiety, burnout, grief, unhelpful thinking patterns, and workplace bias while staying grounded in their values and strengths. We talk about the real differences between therapy and coaching, why comparison can quietly undermine confidence, and how women can advocate for themselves without burning out.Julie also explains her approach to demystifying psychology—turning complex mental health concepts into practical tools women can actually use in their careers and lives. This conversation is an empowering reminder that you don’t need to do everything perfectly to move forward with clarity and self-trust.Connect with Julie:- Website: https://drjulieradico.com- Book: You Will Get Through This: A Mental Health Tool Kit:https://theexperimentpublishing.com/catalogs/summer-2024/you-will-get-through-this/- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julie-radico-psy-d-abpp- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@UndercomplicatingStuff*Loved this episode?*Share it with someone who needs support right now, leave a review, or DM me (@meraki_media_management) your biggest takeaway. Your support helps The End in Mind reach more listeners navigating growth with intention! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    27 min

  6. JAN 14

    Regulating Your Nervous System for Abundance & Intuitive Business Growth with Erin Newman

    In this episode of The End in Mind, I sit down with Erin Newman for a grounded conversation about intuition, nervous system regulation, and building a business that supports both income and well-being.Erin works with service-based business owners who feel disconnected from their work, are experiencing income dips, or sense that something deeper needs to shift in order to grow. We explore how subconscious patterns, people-pleasing, and playing it safe can quietly limit success — and how regulating the nervous system for abundance creates more sustainable, aligned growth.This episode dives into intuition versus fear, masculine and feminine energy in business, spiritual practices that stay practical, and why trusting yourself is often the most powerful business strategy.If you’re craving clarity, alignment, and a more grounded approach to growth, this conversation will resonate!Connect with Erin:- Website + Free Abundance Hypnosis: www.erinnewman.com- Free Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/spiritualentrepreneurscollective- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/erinnewmancoach/*Loved this episode?*Share it with a fellow entrepreneur, leave a review, or DM me on Instagram (@meraki_media_management) your biggest takeaway. Your support helps The End in Mind reach more listeners building businesses with intention! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    44 min

  7. JAN 7

    Building a Business (and Life) Through Every Season with Grace Redman

    This marks the first guest episode of 2026 on The End in Mind, and I’m joined by Grace Redman for a deeply honest conversation about entrepreneurship, leadership, energy, and navigating the seasons of business and life.Grace is the CEO and Founder of Stansbury Staffing and Dare to Achieve, and she’s spent over 26 years building businesses through economic downturns, personal challenges, team transitions, and growth phases that demanded resilience and reinvention. In this conversation, we talk about what it really looks like to lead through uncertainty — without burning out or losing yourself in the process.We dive into the realities of scaling a team, losing long-term employees, redefining hustle, and learning when to rest versus when to push forward. Grace shares how mindset, energy, discipline, and self-awareness play a critical role in sustainable success — especially for entrepreneurs who want both impact and fulfillment.This episode is for you if you’ve ever felt stretched, exhausted, or unsure whether the season you’re in is temporary — and needed the reminder that growth doesn’t mean sacrificing your well-being.In this conversation, we explore:- Navigating business growth through different life and leadership seasons- Why burnout takes longer to recover from than intentional rest- The importance of energy, nervous system regulation, and intuition in business- How unconscious beliefs shape success, self-sabotage, and fulfillment- Redefining hustle, discipline, and integration as an entrepreneur- Why mindset matters more than skills when building a team- Trusting the unknown and leading with integrity through changeGrace brings wisdom, grounded leadership, and lived experience to this conversation — and I know it will resonate whether you’re early in your journey or decades into building something meaningful.Connect with Grace:- LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/grace-redman-701a30- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gracesredman/- Website: www.daretoachieve.com*Love this episode?*Share it with a fellow entrepreneur who’s navigating a season of growth, leave a review, or DM me on Instagram (@meraki_media_management) to tell me what resonated most. Your support helps The End in Mind reach more people building businesses with intention! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    41 min

  8. 12/31/2025

    New Year in Marketing: What to Expect in 2026

    In this New Year’s Eve solo episode of The End in Mind, I’m sharing what I see coming next in marketing as we step into 2026 — and why so many old strategies are starting to fall apart.This episode is about the shift away from over-reliance on paid ads and toward organic marketing, trust-based visibility, podcasting, influencer relationships, and human-to-human connection. I talk about how consumer behavior is changing, why people are tired of being sold to, and what businesses need to focus on instead if they want to stay relevant and profitable.I also share practical ways to adapt: from leveraging podcasts and aligned creators, to understanding how AI search and map-based discovery are shaping visibility online.This episode is both a reflection and a forward-looking guide — meant to help you enter the new year with clarity, intention, and a smarter approach to growth.If your old marketing isn’t working anymore, this episode will help you understand why — and what to do next!*Loved this episode?*Share it with a fellow business owner or creator who’s rethinking their marketing for the new year, and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. Your support helps The End in Mind reach more listeners who want to grow with intention! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    16 min
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When it comes to personal development we can always be improving who we are. My journey started by working backwards- I asked myself, If I could have my dream life, what would it look like? I used to get stuck in the day to day, now I know what my goals are so I can always keep my End in Mind. My name is Caitlin, I am 25 years old and I and the owner of Meraki Media Management. I started my business after I took an Instagram account from 18,000 followers to 500,000 followers in under a month. We could have never accomplished such a goal without The End in Mind. Throughout this podcast I will share tips, strategies and my experiences with listeners to take the mystery out of what it take to start a successful online business. Join us, because we know if you don't know where you're going, you might end up somewhere else. Visit our website https://www.merakimediamanagement.com/ for more information Follow our instagram for daily posts and stories on improving your brand on social media @meraki_media_management Book a free call with Caitlin : calendly.com/merakimediamanagement

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