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

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For most aspiring online entrepreneurs, “making it” means achieving success in your business. But what exactly is business success anyway? And how do outwardly successful online entrepreneurs define "making it"? Here at Mirasee FM, we wanted to find out, so we asked a group of diverse online business owners what success means to them. Their answers and insights surprised, moved, and inspired us. In this podcast, accomplished online entrepreneurs discuss what making it means to them, provide tips for online business success, and share important lessons on business and life that they have learned along the way.

  1. How to Build a Purpose-Driven Business When the World Isn't Ready

    40m ago

    How to Build a Purpose-Driven Business When the World Isn't Ready

    Special "Business Revenue Leak Checklist" offer free at http://www.mrse.co/leak. How do you build a purpose-driven business when the market isn't rushing to pay for it? Mary Ellen Schaafsma shares her journey from intrapreneur to founder with Michi Lantz, revealing how tenacity and authenticity fuel growth in the messy middle. Guest Bio: Mary Ellen Schaafsma is a seasoned Social Purpose Advisor and the founder of Purpose Pathways Consulting. With ten years at the forefront of Canada's Social Purpose movement, Mary Ellen has empowered many organizations to gain clarity on their legacy for society - beyond profits - and unlock their full potential as engines for growing the good in the world, while growing a resilient business. As the former director and co-Founder of the Social Purpose Institute at United Way BC, Mary Ellen played a pivotal role in shaping purpose-driven business strategies and programs that have inspired companies across Canada. Her deep expertise, infectious enthusiasm, and commitment to collaboration make her a trusted guide for leaders seeking to align their organizations with the needs of people and the planet. Her approach combines strategic insight with practical tools, empowering clients to embed purpose into their culture, engage stakeholders, and create their optimal impact as an organization. She is passionate about helping organizations thrive by leveraging their business to generate good. Find out from Mary Ellen Why Smart Organizations Still Struggle with Alignment, Culture and Momentum:Get your Coherence Assessment now: https://bit.ly/4oKyt5G Connect with Mary Ellen Schaafsma LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/maryellenschaafsmaWebsite: https://www.purposepathways.ca/ Resources or websites mentioned in this episode:Mirasee Credits: Host & Producer: Michi LantzEditor: Michi LantzExecutive Producer: Danny Iny To 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 Build a Purpose-Driven Business When the World Isn't Ready coming soon.

    38 min
  2. Why Agile Transformations Fail and How to Make Change Stick

    2d ago

    Why Agile Transformations Fail and How to Make Change Stick

    Special "Business Revenue Leak Checklist" offer free at http://www.mrse.co/leak. What if teams do everything right but nothing actually changes? Amy Tayal, agile consultant and founder of Agility X Consulting, talks with Michi Lantz about why agile transformation stalls when leadership stays on the sidelines and what it really takes to make change stick. Guest Bio: Amy Tayal is a Lean-Agile and AI transformation consultant, and the founder of AIgilityX Consulting. Over the past decade, she's worked with organizations across finance, tech, government, and healthcare-helping leaders and teams navigate complex transformations and actually deliver results. Along the way, she's trained over 15,000 professionals globally and led multiple enterprise-wide transformations from strategy through execution. What sets Amy apart is her focus on cutting through the noise. After seeing too many teams overwhelmed by frameworks, tools, and processes, she now helps organizations simplify how they work-shifting from process-heavy environments to value-driven delivery that's practical, sustainable, and measurable. Today, her work sits at the intersection of Lean-Agile and AI, where she helps leaders rethink how teams operate, make decisions, and accelerate outcomes in a rapidly changing landscape. You can connect with Amy on LinkedIn or learn more about her work at amytayal.com and aigilityxconsulting.com. Connect with Amy Tayal LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amytayal/Website: https://amytayal.com and https://agilityxconsulting.comInstagram: @amy_theagilecoach Resources or websites mentioned in this episode:Mirasee Credits: Host & Producer: Michi LantzEditor: Michi LantzExecutive Producer: Danny Iny To 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: Why Agile Transformations Fail and How to Make Change Stick coming soon.

    27 min
  3. Why Creativity Disappears and How to Get It Back

    3d ago

    Why Creativity Disappears and How to Get It Back

    Special "Business Revenue Leak Checklist" offer free at http://www.mrse.co/leak. Coach Michael Lee of The Innotivity Institute talks with Michi Lantz about why adults lose access to creativity, how self-doubt blocks growth, and why reclaiming your voice matters in business and life. Guest Bio: Michael Brian Lee is the Creative Breakthrough Catalyst. He is the world's only certified Master of Creativity and Innovation Coaching and is also trained in eight other coaching disciplines, and is a Certified Coach Trainer. He is a #1 best-selling author and has taken the TEDx stage twice. He writes a column on creativity for the Mail and Guardian of South Africa and has written for Forbes. Michael is also an International Advisory Board Member of World Creativity and Innovation. He has spoken at numerous creativity conferences and universities and the Global Speakers Summit. His TV productions have won 5 South African Film and TV Awards (SAFTAs) and he was a Founding Editor of the renowned international literary magazine Trafika. He was recently named a top 50 thought leader in Creativity by Thinkers360. His new book, World Innovators Cup, portraying great innovators of history as professional football players, is a work many have eagerly awaited. In short, Michael will blow your mind. Connect with Michael Brian Lee Website: https://www.michaelbrianlee.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelleecreativity/Book link: https://worldinnovatorscup.com/ Resources or websites mentioned in this episode:Mirasee Credits: Producer: Michi LantzEditor: Michi LantzExecutive Producer: Danny Iny To 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: Why Creativity Disappears and How to Get It Back coming soon.

    28 min
  4. How School Leaders Can Use AI Without Losing Human Judgment

    4d ago

    How School Leaders Can Use AI Without Losing Human Judgment

    Special "Business Revenue Leak Checklist" offer free at http://www.mrse.co/leak. How do you use AI without letting it flatten the very human judgment your work depends on? Amy Tepper and Patrick Flynn, co-founders of Tepper & Flynn, talk with Michi Lantz about broken feedback systems, AI that keeps human judgment intact, and the real challenge of scaling a high-trust business. Guest Bio: Patrick Flynn brings a rare combination to instructional leadership work — deep classroom experience, executive leadership across nine states, and a systems thinker’s eye for what makes improvement sustainable at scale. He has worked as a teacher, curriculum director, Chief Academic Officer, and Executive Director in district, regional, and international settings including the Abu Dhabi Education Council. Where Amy works at the level of individual leader transformation in a classroom or building, Patrick works at the level of organizational design — building the structures, protocols, and shared frameworks that make growth consistent across an entire district. Patrick is the co-author of Feedback to Feed Forward and Learner-Focused Feedback, both published by Corwin as Visible Learning Supporting Resources, and presents nationally and internationally on instructional leadership, performance management, and data-driven decision-making. Amy Tepper has spent nearly 30 years in K-12 education across traditional, blended, virtual, and international settings — as a teacher, administrator, program director, and coach. That range of experience is what allows her to meet leaders where they are, in whatever system they’re operating in. Her work is grounded in evidence-based teaching and learning — the conditions that make professional growth stick long after a workshop ends. Amy has a rare ability to shift how leaders think, not just what they do. Districts don’t just implement her frameworks. They internalize them. Since 2013, Amy has completed thousands of classroom visits as a peer validator, coach, and consultant across 10 states. She is the co-author of Feedback to Feed Forward and Learner-Focused Feedback, both published by Corwin as Visible Learning Supporting Resources. Connect with Patrick Flynn & Amy Tepper Patrick’s LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrick-w-flynn-a1515a7/Amy’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amy-tepper/Website: https://tepperandflynn.com/ Email: patrick@tepperandflynn.comamy@tepperandflynn.com Resources or websites mentioned in this episode:Mirasee Credits: Host & Producer: Michi LantzEditor: Michi LantzExecutive Producer: Danny Iny To 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 School Leaders Can Use AI Without Losing Human Judgment coming soon.

    40 min
  5. Former Nun to Founder: Building a Trauma-Informed Business

    Jun 19

    Former Nun to Founder: Building a Trauma-Informed Business

    Special "Business Revenue Leak Checklist" offer free at http://www.mrse.co/leak. Cécile Azard of Coach Plus de Vie talks with Michi Lantz about building a sustainable business around healing work, moving from trauma coaching into company-facing offers, and what visibility, pricing, and focus really ask of a founder. Guest Bio: Cécile Azard is a French coach, trainer, supervisor, and AI consultant. After spending 17 years as a nun, she developed a deep understanding of inner life, listening, and human transformation. Today, she helps individuals, teams, and businesses grow through better communication, emotional intelligence, stress management, leadership, and thoughtful use of AI. Connect with Cécile Azard Website: https://coachplusdevie.comLinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/c%C3%A9cile-azard-%E2%9C%A8-%F0%9F%8C%B8%F0%9F%8E%99%EF%B8%8F-169b27181/?locale=en Resources or websites mentioned in this episode:Mirasee Credits: Host & Producer: Michi LantzEditor: Marvin Del RosarioExecutive Producer: Danny Iny To 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: Former Nun to Founder: Building a Trauma-Informed Business coming soon.

    32 min
  6. How Founders Can Scale Without More Chaos

    Jun 17

    How Founders Can Scale Without More Chaos

    Special "Business Revenue Leak Checklist" offer free at http://www.mrse.co/leak. Strategic Growth Advisor Mara Whitener of Whitener Professional Services talks with Michi Lantz about why bigger is not always better, how founders get trapped by success, and what it looks like to build a business around clarity, alignment, and real calendar spaciousness. Guest Bio: Mara Whitener is a trusted advisor to growth-stage founders navigating the complexity of scaling past $600K-$1M+. With over two decades of experience building and operating successful service-based companies, she helps CEOs reclaim control by tightening strategy, aligning leadership, and stabilizing internal operations for long-term, sustainable growth. Her specialty lies in solving what others overlook: the internal bottlenecks that silently erode momentum: misaligned teams, broken systems, scattered priorities, and founder over-functioning. More often than not, Mara spots the bottlenecks breaking growth that Founders can't spot on their own. She brings a rare combination of strategic insight and operational rigor, delivering hands-on partnership that moves businesses from reactive to reliable. Clients turn to Mara when their business has outgrown its foundation-and their success is creating more friction than freedom. She's not here to offer advice from the sidelines. She's a Strategic Growth Partner who works inside your business to implement the structure, leadership clarity, and operating rhythm that drive scale without burnout. Her approach is sharp, efficient, and always customized. No fluff. No filler. Just the infrastructure, insight, and execution support your business actually needs to grow with confidence. Outside of business, Mara is a lifelong advocate and community leader, with five Congressional Awards for leadership impact. She's also a foster pet parent and behind-the-scenes introvert who finds joy in turning big visions into clean, scalable systems. Connect with Mara Whitener LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mara-whitener/Website: https://whitenerpros.com/ Resources or websites mentioned in this episode:Mirasee Credits: Host & Producer: Michi LantzEditor: Michi LantzExecutive Producer: Danny Iny To 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 Founders Can Scale Without More Chaos coming soon.

    27 min
  7. The Leadership Ceiling That Keeps Teams From Growing

    Jun 16

    The Leadership Ceiling That Keeps Teams From Growing

    Special "Business Revenue Leak Checklist" offer free at http://www.mrse.co/leak. Leadership strategist Erik Huso of Uplevel Your Leadership Consulting talks with Michi Lantz about growing a business by developing people first. From leadership self-sabotage to relationship-led growth, this episode asks what real next-level growth looks like when bigger is not the goal. Guest Bio: Erik Huso is a leadership strategist and human development expert who helps leaders elevate their thinking, strengthen relationships, and unlock the potential already within them. He believes that leadership is a love affair with people and performance. With more than twenty years of experience in education, coaching, and organizational leadership-including designing executive and high-potential development programs for global corporations-Erik brings a thoughtful, practical approach to helping people grow. In addition to being a PINNACLE GUIDE, Erik is a certified Habit Finder (mindsets) coach, and holds undergraduate and graduate degrees in Human Nutrition. A lifelong learner and entrepreneur, Erik draws on his background as an educator, business owner, endurance athlete, musician, author and gardener to inspire elevated performance and well-being. Leaders and entrepreneurs work with Erik when they want to build a team of A players, aligned to a clear vision, to grow their business faster than they thought possible. Connect with Erik Huso Website: https://uylconsulting.comHabit Finder: https://habitfinder.com/coach/ErikLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/erik-huso-18827343 Resources or websites mentioned in this episode:Mirasee Credits: Host & Producer: Michi LantzEditor: Marvin Del RosarioExecutive Producer: Danny Iny To 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 Leadership Ceiling That Keeps Teams From Growing coming soon.

    26 min
  8. How a Leadership Coach Grows Without Losing Human Impact

    Jun 15

    How a Leadership Coach Grows Without Losing Human Impact

    Special "Business Revenue Leak Checklist" offer free at http://www.mrse.co/leak. Leadership Coach Jeremiah (JJ) Hardy of Victory Leadership Coaching talks with Michi Lantz about self-leadership, legacy, and the real tension of growing a business while still serving people well. A grounded conversation on impact, discipline, and the messy middle. Guest Bio: Jeremiah (JJ) Hardy is a leadership coach, consultant, and retired US Army veteran who specializes in transforming organizational culture through leadership development. He is the founder of Victory Leadership Coaching. Connect with Jeremiah (JJ) Hardy LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremiah-hardy-01b7b42a/Website: https://victoryleadershipcoaching.com/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@victoryleadershipcoaching Resources or websites mentioned in this episode:Mirasee Credits: Host & Producer: Michi LantzEditor: Michi LantzExecutive Producer: Danny Iny To 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 Leadership Coach Grows Without Losing Human Impact coming soon.

    31 min
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For most aspiring online entrepreneurs, “making it” means achieving success in your business. But what exactly is business success anyway? And how do outwardly successful online entrepreneurs define "making it"? Here at Mirasee FM, we wanted to find out, so we asked a group of diverse online business owners what success means to them. Their answers and insights surprised, moved, and inspired us. In this podcast, accomplished online entrepreneurs discuss what making it means to them, provide tips for online business success, and share important lessons on business and life that they have learned along the way.

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