Divergent Women - with Melissa Minchala

Melissa Minchala
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Join me, your host, Melissa Minchala, on Divergent Women, a podcast that celebrates the stories and experiences of first-generation women entrepreneurs who dared to break the mold and start their own businesses, despite the odds stacked against them. Each episode, I interview women from diverse backgrounds who share their unique journeys to entrepreneurship, the challenges they faced along the way, and the lessons they learned that can inspire and empower others.

  1. 09/01/2023

    Embracing Your Weirdness: Angela Gentile's Journey to Authenticity

    Angela Gentile discusses breaking free from societal expectations and embracing her true self. Angela emphasizes the importance of staying true to oneself and finding a supportive community of like-minded individuals. She also offers advice for first-generation women entrepreneurs, encouraging them to embrace their uniqueness and pursue their dreams. Angela's mission is to help others shed limiting beliefs and create a life they love through movement, mindfulness, and healing. *********** Download your free copy of ⁠⁠⁠⁠"The Top 5 Reasons You’re Not Selling More Services (And How to Fix It)⁠⁠"⁠⁠ today! *********** Angela Gentile's Offer: How to say F YES to you At a crossroads? Ready to make a decision from a place of empowerment? Get clear and BE BADASS by finding your F YES.Join this free workshop course and gain access to some of the Sweat Remix magic, tips and tools for you to step powerfully into your life and go after what you really want. Say: F*@K Yes to your life! What You get: -a series of downloadable worksheets -short Instructional videos and meditations -A step by step process to help you work through what you really want so you can create an action plan -Resources for further development and badassery -reminders and check-ins for you to complete your course -90 days access so you have time to go through it at your own pace This is just the most powerful start to taking action in your life and I am so glad you are here! Keep going and start saying F YES to your life. Click here to Say F YES to your life! Guest Contact Information: Website:⁠ ⁠https://www.sweatremix.com/ Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/sweatremix/ Facebook: https://facebook.com/sweatremix Podcast: The Go Be Epic Podcast TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@sweatremix

    Embracing Your Weirdness: Angela Gentile's Journey to Authenticity

  2. 08/24/2023

    From Microbiology to Money: Cathy Lemire's Journey to Menstrual Money Coaching

    Cathy Lemire shares her personal journey of transitioning from a microbiologist to a financial coach and how her own experiences with managing money and hormonal fluctuations led her to specialize in helping women navigate their finances based on their menstrual cycles. *********** Download your free copy of ⁠⁠⁠"The Top 5 Reasons You’re Not Selling More Services (And How to Fix It)⁠"⁠⁠ today! *********** Cathey Lemire's Offer: Do you have a gut feeling that your menstrual cycle is having an enormous impact in your life, especially when it comes to your money? Yet you've been told the way you feel is 'totally normal!?  Meanwhile, you feel anything but normal...  Are you curious if your cycle is affecting your ability to effectively manage your money?  Take the quiz to find out!  Is your menstrual cycle affecting your money management? Guest Contact Information: Website:⁠ https://www.themenstrualmoneycoach.com/ Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/themenstrualmoneycoach/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cathylemirefinancialcoaching LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cathy-lemire-14620190/

    From Microbiology to Money: Cathy Lemire's Journey to Menstrual Money Coaching

  3. 08/18/2023

    From Tragedy to Triumph: Preeti Vaidya's Entrepreneurial Journey

    Preeti Vaidya experienced the greatest tragedy any woman can endure, and the greatest joy a mother experiences all in the span of one year. From the trauma of these two diametrically opposed emotional experiences Preeti found the inspiration to make a radical change in her life. Her journey to entrepreneurship is one of remarkable strength and drive. Preeti Vaidya's Offer: "I do not need a Performance Coach to achieve my goals" said no single high performer who knows the value and impact of achieving their goals.Are you currently working on your life's biggest and most badass goals?  I know how hard it can become to process the enormity of your life's goal. Who can understand how much hard work, effort and sleepless nights goes into bringing this dream into reality. And the impact that you want to create in this world, through your work. And you do know somewhere this dream of yours needs more than hard work. It needs your mindset transformation and performance like none. You need an upgrade. If any of this makes sense to you right now, then I am glad to connect with you. Hi, I'm Preeti Vaidya, a Mindset and Performance Coach for high performers, just like you. I help my clients overcome their mindset blocks, grow powerful self-concept, and develop enhanced capacities to push beyond their ordinary selves, so that they can achieve their life’s biggest and most badass goals. And today I'm inviting you to book a 1:1 consult with me where we will talk about you, your goals, and how to make it happen for you. I work with High Performers who are actively looking for coaching support and through their work, have a vision to bring a cultural and social movement in the world. Click here to book a 1:1 Consult with Preeti Guest Contact Information Facebook Page: ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/coachingwithpreeti Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/coachingwithpreetic

    From Tragedy to Triumph: Preeti Vaidya's Entrepreneurial Journey

  4. 08/11/2023

    Quilting Your Path: Entrepreneurship with Tori McElwain

    Tori McElwain, a self-taught quilter turned entrepreneur, shares how she evolved her passion for quilting into a prosperous business. Shifting from selling quilts to creating patterns and teaching workshops, she now launches the Quilt Patch Course Academy to help others monetize their craft. Tori's journey highlights adaptability, community, and the growth that comes from embracing mistakes. Tori McElwain's Offer: 15% off PreOrder of Workshops Unleashed! Preorder your Ebook: Workshops Unleashed! A Guide for Quilting & Crafting Instructors to Create Dynamic and Impactful Workshops! Take an idea, hobby, craft, or technique and let’s guide you through the process of creating an impactful and dynamic workshop! This complete guide includes Curriculum Maps, Email Templates, and Marketing basics to keep you organized and help you get your first of many learners! https://www.thequiltpatchbytori.com/product-page/workshops-unleashed Offer good until October 13, 2023 Guest Contact Information Business: The Quilt Patch by Tori Website: https://www.thequiltpatchbytori.com/ Instagram: https://instagram.com/quilt_patch Facebook Page: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/thequiltpatchbytori Podcast: Quilting on the Side

    Quilting Your Path: Entrepreneurship with Tori McElwain

  5. 08/03/2023

    Embracing Change: Brianna Shade on The Power of Adaptability in Entrepreneurship

    Brianna Shade, a former software engineer turned entrepreneur, quit her corporate job to pursue her passion for travel, photography, and crocheting cats. She now owns three businesses and inspires others to follow their dreams. Brianna Shade's Offer: Easy Kitty Mini Pattern https://kittyminis.com/pattern Guest Contact Information Business: Kitten KaZoedle Website: https://kittyminis.com/ Instagram: https://instagram.com/kittenkazoedle Facebook Page: https://facebook.com/kittenkazoedle

    Embracing Change: Brianna Shade on The Power of Adaptability in Entrepreneurship

  6. 07/27/2023

    Empowering Artistry: Sabin Hogue's Journey to Overcoming Self-Doubt

    Sabin Hogue started her art business, Sabin Hogue Art, after discovering her passion for painting through homeschooling her children. Despite not having any prior experience or talent in art, Sabin embraced the challenge and found joy in creating beautiful paintings. Her art business has grown rapidly, and she now sells her artwork and merchandise on Etsy. Sabin's entrepreneurial journey not only transformed her own life but also inspired her daughter to pursue her own dreams. Tune in to hear about how this young woman achieved an incredible life goal. It's a dynamo mother/daughter team of amazing Divergent Women.

    Empowering Artistry: Sabin Hogue's Journey to Overcoming Self-Doubt

  7. 07/20/2023

    Faith, Intuition, and Entrepreneurship: Linda Case's Journey to Financial Transformation

    Despite having advanced education in finances, Linda discovered that financial literacy alone was not enough to overcome the behaviors generated by financial trauma. Linda Case, a coach, therapist, and financial planner, shares her personal story of financial transformation on the Divergent Women podcast.

    Faith, Intuition, and Entrepreneurship: Linda Case's Journey to Financial Transformation

  8. 07/13/2023

    Overcoming Debt, Divorce, and Doubt: Bridget Sobus's Path to Triumph

    In this episode of Divergent Women, Bridget Sobus speaks about her journey from being a college dropout to a successful entrepreneur. She emphasizes the importance of having a mentor and putting systems and structures in place to run a successful business. In addition, she talks about the importance of financial transparency, and the benefits of forgiveness and learning from past mistakes. The conversation also delves into the decision-making process between choosing peace and fighting for superficial things, the attachment to a business and its impact on identity, and the importance of letting go for personal growth. *********** Download your free copy of ⁠⁠"The Top 5 Reasons You’re Not Selling More Services (And How to Fix It)"⁠⁠ today! *********** Brigette Sobus' Offer: 3 biggest Blocks to your Coaching Business Success https://brigettesobus.ck.page/biggest-blocks Guest Contact Information: Website: https://powerandjoycoachingacademy.com/ Instagram: https://instagram.com/coachbrigettesobus Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/powerandjoycoachingacademy Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/powerjoyandprofits LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brigettesobus/

    Overcoming Debt, Divorce, and Doubt: Bridget Sobus's Path to Triumph
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Join me, your host, Melissa Minchala, on Divergent Women, a podcast that celebrates the stories and experiences of first-generation women entrepreneurs who dared to break the mold and start their own businesses, despite the odds stacked against them. Each episode, I interview women from diverse backgrounds who share their unique journeys to entrepreneurship, the challenges they faced along the way, and the lessons they learned that can inspire and empower others.

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