The Resilient Entrepreneur with Michelle Mercier

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!!

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-trust

• A breakdown can lead to a massive breakthrough

• Being more productive might not be the solution to all your problems

• The 5 M’s of jumpstarting creativity and reconnecting with yourself

• To walk through life in offensive mode NOT defensive

• Inspired learning is a must have for being successful

• Leaning into your creativity and artistry can inspire your life and move your forward

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!!

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 accomplishments

• Dichotomy of personal types when it comes to goal setting

• Question 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 YOU

• Mental Health Stigmas that stop us from appreciating people’s uniqueness

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!

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.

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.

How do you get back up 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.

Have you ever wondered what it would feel like to stop striving and start thriving? How about what it would feel like to reboot your life and step more fully into your authentic self?

Chanel Dokun speaks to us about her journey to discover the parts of her authentic self that had been buried under layers of societal expectations and pressures. Chanel spent years building the life she believed would make her happy only to emerge feeling disappointed, disillusioned, and like she'd lost herself while running after a "successful" life.

Have you ever felt overwhelmed by adversity? Have you ever wanted to give up on your dreams?

Brent Freeman speaks to us about how adversity brought him to his knees…while simultaneously providing the inspiration he needed to make monumental changes in his life.