In this episode of Unbreakable Mompreneurs, host Charisse Walker welcomes Lidia Chmel, a business coach, former CFO, and entrepreneur with over a decade of experience, to discuss the secrets of building a thriving coaching business while balancing motherhood.

Lidia’s journey is one of transformation—starting in corporate finance and rising to CFO before making a bold pivot into coaching. Initially specializing in midlife crises, she recognized a gap in the market for women facing this transition. After publishing a book on midlife crisis in women, her career took another turn as she leveraged her finance background and entrepreneurial experience to help coaches and business owners build sustainable, profitable businesses.

Throughout the episode, Lidia shares practical insights into what it takes to grow a coaching business. She emphasizes the importance of content marketing, explaining how LinkedIn has been a powerful tool for attracting her ideal clients. She also talks about her new venture into YouTube and the importance of continually challenging yourself as an entrepreneur. Her approach is strategic and growth-focused—leveraging referrals, warm outreach, and paid ads to expand her reach.

One of the biggest challenges new entrepreneurs face is knowing where to start. Lidia explains how she built her business from the ground up, reaching out to her network and focusing on warm outreach in the beginning. She shares her approach to pricing, offering unique value-based models that ensure her clients achieve results, whether through a success-based fee structure or extended support until goals are met.

This outcome-driven approach has set her apart in the coaching industry and helped her build long-term client relationships.Beyond business strategy, this episode dives into the emotional and mental aspects of entrepreneurship. Lidia shares how she balances the demands of her career with motherhood, frequent international moves, and even the added challenges of living in Israel amid uncertainty. Her self-care practices, support systems, and willingness to seek guidance from mentors and therapists have been instrumental in maintaining both her personal well-being and professional success.

Charisse and Lidia also discuss the value of having a coach and a supportive mastermind group—a key takeaway for any entrepreneur. They emphasize how mentorship and accountability can fast-track success, eliminating years of trial and error. As Lidia puts it, “Hiring a coach may seem expensive, but the opportunity cost of figuring things out on your own is far greater.”

In the final segment, Lidia shares heartfelt advice for moms juggling business and family. She reassures mothers that they are the best moms for their children, emphasizing the power of unconditional love and trusting their instincts. She also discusses how learning to step back and give children autonomy has helped her navigate the challenges of parenting, especially through the teenage years.This episode is packed with wisdom, inspiration, and actionable strategies for mompreneurs looking to scale their businesses while keeping their families at the heart of everything they do.

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📌 Connect with Lidia Chmel: LinkedIn & YouTube: @LidiaChmel🎧 Tune in now and start fast-tracking your success today!

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