The Resilient Entrepreneur with Michelle Mercier

Michelle Mercier
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Ever found yourself wanting to throw in the towel? Or wondering...who actually succeeds at this entrepreneur thing?! Well...you've come to the right place! In 2016, I made the bold decision to walk away from the corporate space to build my dream business. Little did I know that I'd be building it alongside two amazing but medically complicated children, debt up to my eyeballs and two life changing diagnoses of my own. Fast forward to today - I now have two flourishing businesses, a healthy family and am loving my life! If I can do it....so can you! In this podcast, I'll share all my lessons learned along the way, as well as interview other entrepreneurs who have succeeded despite adversity. We’ll help you cultivate the right business knowledge and soft skills to succeed on your entrepreneurial journey. This show is for the entrepreneur who has an incredible vision to bring to the world and is determined to see it through no matter what life throws at them! Are you up to the challenge?!

  1. EP 150 | Michelle A. Mercier | Top Five Lessons Learned

    01/23/2023

    EP 150 | Michelle A. Mercier | Top Five Lessons Learned

    I'm wrapping up a remarkable three year journey with this podcast by sharing my top five lessons learned. I've had the privilege of speaking to so many incredible people throughout my time hosting this show and couldn't have asked for a better ride!   A huge thank you to all my supporters. This podcast has impacted me in ways you can't even imagine. Don't worry...this isn't goodbye...just a big SEE YOU SOON!! ------------------------------------------------------ Interested in hiring Michelle as a coach, educator, or speaker? Click HERE.  ------------------------------------------------------

    16 min
  2. EP 149 | Susie deVille - Infusing Creativity Back Into Entrepreneurship

    01/09/2023

    EP 149 | Susie deVille - Infusing Creativity Back Into Entrepreneurship

    Have you ever felt uninspired by life? That feeling might be directly connected to your ability to regain your agency by embracing creativity & innovation.  Today, Susie deVille speaks to us about doing things that we love and connecting with our true self on a fulcrum of creativity is the key to success. It may sound like magical thinking, but she has worked with entrepreneurs for years and has the data to back it up!  We discuss topics such as how: Reconnect with your agency & self-trustA breakdown can lead to a massive breakthroughBeing more productive might not be the solution to all your problemsThe 5 M’s of jumpstarting creativity and reconnecting with yourselfTo walk through life in offensive mode NOT defensiveInspired learning is a must have for being successfulLeaning into your creativity and artistry can inspire your life and move your forward------------------------------------------------------ Interested in hiring Michelle as a coach, educator, or speaker? Click HERE.  ------------------------------------------------------ Learn more about our incredible guest, Susie deVille, by visiting her website. You can also connect with Susie through her LinkedIn,Instagram, Facebook or Twitter.  Purchase Susie’s Book - Buoyant: The Entrepreneur’s Guide to Becoming Wildly Successful, Creative, and Free

    47 min
  3. EP 148 | David Perry - Laying the Tracks for Industry Disruption

    12/26/2022

    EP 148 | David Perry - Laying the Tracks for Industry Disruption

    We’re speaking to David Perry, CEO of Carro, about his journey through entrepreneurship. He starts by speaking about the current level of adversity he’s facing as he’s moved from the video gaming industry over to ecommerce. From a pandemic to shipping issues to a war to a crypto market crash to a technical recession….this is not a market for the weary!!  For him, this has been one of the most turbulent periods of time to build a company.  It’s put him up against challenges that he never envisioned but he is optimistic that his platform will endure and help people!!  ------------------------------------------------------ Interested in hiring Michelle as a coach, educator, or speaker? Click HERE.  ------------------------------------------------------ Learn more about our incredible guest, David Perry’s company, Carro, by visiting the website. You can also connect with David through his LinkedIn.

    35 min
  4. EP 147 | Establishing “Work Works” for YOU in the New Year

    12/12/2022

    EP 147 | Establishing “Work Works” for YOU in the New Year

    This is one of my all-time favorite episodes!!  Do. Not. Miss. It! The New Year is almost upon us…and so is the “new year, new you” marketing. We’re taking a fresh look at this concept, as well as goal setting with today’s guest, Tara McMullin.  Tara has recently published an incredible new book entitled: “What Works: A Comprehensive Framework to Change the Way We Approach Goal Setting.” We discuss topics such as the:  Challenge that occurs when you base your identity on your accomplishmentsDichotomy of personal types when it comes to goal settingQuestion of “What does growth without striving look like?”Difference between “achievement orientation” vs. “practice orientation.”Approach you can take going into the new year that will work for YOUMental Health Stigmas that stop us from appreciating people’s uniqueness------------------------------------------------------ Interested in hiring Michelle as a coach, educator, or speaker? Click HERE.  ------------------------------------------------------ Looking for a great gift for your clients, colleagues, or team members? How about Tara’s new book, What Works? It's a great way to spread the message that we don't have to do things the way they've always been done. And you can provide a little relief when it comes to all that "New Year, New You" garbage.Grab your copy here! Learn more about our incredible guest, Tara McMullin, by visiting her website. You can also connect with Tara through her LinkedIn,Instagram, or Twitter.

    39 min
  5. EP 146 | Monica Adwani - Rebuilding Yourself After a Toxic Professional Experience

    11/28/2022

    EP 146 | Monica Adwani - Rebuilding Yourself After a Toxic Professional Experience

    What happens when you are 150% dedicated to a company but you’re treated like a stranger? How is your mental health impacted by this level of toxicity and the decision to walk away? Monica Adwani speaks to us today about how she left what she thought would be her forever job after realizing her level of dedication was underappreciated and she meant nothing to her employer. We chat about how Monica walked away without a plan and had to rebuild herself from the ground up. Now, she’s an incredible entrepreneur who spends her time giving back to the community in addition to being a partner in multiple companies!  ------------------------------------------------------ Interested in hiring Michelle as a coach, educator, or speaker? Click HERE.  ------------------------------------------------------ Learn more about our incredible guest, Monica Adwani by visiting her website. You can also connect with Monica through her Instagram, LinkedIn or Facebook.

    34 min
  6. EP 145 | Ivan Palomino - Laying the Tracks for Industry Disruption

    11/14/2022

    EP 145 | Ivan Palomino - Laying the Tracks for Industry Disruption

    What is one of the top things that entrepreneurs don’t like to admit? BURNOUT!! Why don’t people speak more openly about this topic and the major impacts it has on their lives? Ivan Palomino speaks to us about how he set the stage for burning out early in his career in the corporate space. He thought he’d overcome it until it reared its ugly head again while he was raising funds as an entrepreneur. Now, he looks at burn out in a similar manner as alcoholism…always there with a possibility for relapse.  We discuss topics such as: Why he chose to stop raising funds for his start up when he was only 50% doneWhy we need to speak more openly about burn out in the entrepreneur spaceHow we can avoid burn out by ensuring we’re in alignment with our purposeWhy making a lot of money can come at a high costWhat companies need to do to help employees make positive changes in their lives------------------------------------------------------ Interested in hiring Michelle as a coach, educator, or speaker? Click HERE.  ------------------------------------------------------ Learn more about our incredible guest, Ivan Palomino, by visiting his personal website or his company’s website. You can also connect with Ivan through his LinkedIn or his Twitter.

    42 min
  7. EP 144 | Brandon T. Adams - Storytelling Your Way to Success

    10/31/2022

    EP 144 | Brandon T. Adams - Storytelling Your Way to Success

    Are you open to growing, evolving, and authentically telling your story to the world? Well, today’s guest is a fantastic example of how to do just that! Brandon T. Adams speaks to us about how learning the importance of storytelling changed his professional trajectory for the better. He also speaks about how he overcame adversity by safeguarding what he lets into his mind. Brandon ensures that everything from his self-talk to information he consumes to the people around him are in constant alignment with where he wants to be in life.  We discuss topics such as: How being an ice salesman set the stage for his entrepreneurial journeyWhy you should make storytelling a major part of doing businessUnderstanding what success means to YOU is the key to living a fulfilling lifeWhat you surround yourself with can either help or hurt you in times of adversityHow when you’re at the bottom – you can learn the best lessonsFocusing on where you’re going is the key to overcoming the punches that life throws at you!------------------------------------------------------ Interested in hiring Michelle as a coach, educator, or speaker? Click HERE.  ------------------------------------------------------ Learn more about our incredible guest, Brandon T. Adams by visiting his website. Also, take the time to check out his signature event – Rise & Record – for the next time he holds it! It’s a must attend event! You can also connect with Brandon through his Twitter, Instagram, Facebook and YouTube.

    33 min
  8. EP 143 | Laura Spaulding - Charting Your Own Course Through Hardship

    10/17/2022

    EP 143 | Laura Spaulding - Charting Your Own Course Through Hardship

    How do you get back up again when the blows just keep coming? Where do you find the drive to keep moving forward despite years of adversity? Laura Spaulding speaks to us about her resilience journey that spans 20+ years of taking blows from life and getting back up. Her story is one of the craziest we’ve had on this show. Laura is an excellent example of charting your own course through adversity and never giving up.  We discuss topics such as: The impact made by being estranged from her parents at a young age Her lifestyle choice putting a target on her back while she served in the militaryHow her entrepreneurial journey kicked at the scene of a homicideDoing the “dirty job” and how it can make you millionsBeing open to all different opportunities can be a game changer in entrepreneurshipStarting from nothing can be an advantage in business------------------------------------------------------ Interested in hiring Michelle as a coach, educator, or speaker? Click HERE.  ------------------------------------------------------ Learn more about Laura Spaulding’s company by visiting her website. You can also connect with Spaulding Decon through their popular YouTube Channel – Crime Scene Cleaning.

    39 min
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Ever found yourself wanting to throw in the towel? Or wondering...who actually succeeds at this entrepreneur thing?! Well...you've come to the right place! In 2016, I made the bold decision to walk away from the corporate space to build my dream business. Little did I know that I'd be building it alongside two amazing but medically complicated children, debt up to my eyeballs and two life changing diagnoses of my own. Fast forward to today - I now have two flourishing businesses, a healthy family and am loving my life! If I can do it....so can you! In this podcast, I'll share all my lessons learned along the way, as well as interview other entrepreneurs who have succeeded despite adversity. We’ll help you cultivate the right business knowledge and soft skills to succeed on your entrepreneurial journey. This show is for the entrepreneur who has an incredible vision to bring to the world and is determined to see it through no matter what life throws at them! Are you up to the challenge?!

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