Interview with

Stephanie Michele

My Story

I would like to share with you a defining moment, and a resulting “compelling story”, that brought me to where I am today, coaching people like you on exactly what to do to go from “daydreaming” about a life they would love, to “DREAM BUILDING” - actually building that dream. That defining moment in my life happened several years ago, as I was going through an abrupt divorce after a 20 year marriage and embarking on a new chapter in my life.

MY STORY

My Story

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One night, shortly after my sudden separation, I was lying in bed, exhausted, yet wide awake. Feeling as though I could barely inhale, riddled with fear, doubt & worry.

Worried about being able to successfully provide for my two children and myself, while not only enduring the emotional upheaval of divorce, but also while continuing to spearhead major, time-intensive health issues in our family that I had been researching & managing for many years.

As a newly found single mom, I feared that, given the fact that I now had less time, money & flexibility, I might fail to manage it all. These thoughts brought me to tears that night, and frankly, many nights.
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I felt SO stuck, so afraid, so sad and, at times, even mad (mostly at myself, for feeling so stuck).

I had been working on my own personal growth and learning and embodying transformational principles for years. I KNEW deep down that I was far greater than any situation, circumstance or condition that I could ever have. Deep down, I knew this to be true.

Yet, I was in this “stuck mode”.

Have you ever felt really stuck in some area of life?

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Now, that was a low point for me.

Thankfully, I didn’t stay there for long. I quickly realized that I had to MAKE A DECISION (that only I could make) to either sink or swim. I had two amazing & beautiful children to raise, to love, to protect & to provide for.
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I KNEW that I needed to work on being my best version of ME first, before I could help anyone else. So, I dove in!

And, mind you, my circumstances had not yet changed, but I had changed!

I prayed. I meditated. I researched. I studied.
I WORKED ON ME!

I found resources locally and online. I began attending seminars, locally, as well as nationally. All while still working at the school and being a single mom. It was not easy or convenient, but it was worth it!

I learned beneficial skills from various mentors along the way. All valuable, Most importantly, I learned how to BE MY OWN RESCUE!

I worked on ME. And, as I worked on me, things...began…to shift!
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Throughout this process of "working on me," I discovered that what I deeply longed for was to teach, train & support others to be THEIR own rescue.

My longing for a better life for my kids and for myself turned into an equally powerful longing to help others learn how to discover THEIR own vision of a life they would absolutely LOVE living and to help them get crystal clear on that vision. Then, coach them on taking that “vision” and turning it into the landscape of their life.

Hence the name of my business:

”Vision to Vida…Life by Design!”
Taking your “Vision” and turning it into your “Vida" - Spanish for 'Life'

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So, I made the decision to get certified as a Life Mastery Consultant (Transformational Life Coach) through the Brave Thinking Institute. Where I went through rigorous training to help others master the principles and tools to make any dream a reality.

And, let me tell you, as soon as I made the decision to invest in ME and become a Life Mastery Consultant…FEAR rose up in me, gripped my stomach! I had no idea how it was all going to workout.

I felt uncertain. I felt afraid. What if I failed?
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There was a huge part of me that argued for why it wasn’t a good time, why it wasn’t convenient, why it was not going to be easy, in terms of time OR money. BUT, there was another part of me that KNEW that great opportunities never show up when it’s easy, convenient or comfortable.

I decided to let the part of me, that so deeply wanted my dream, WIN over the part of me that was afraid!

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Today, I am thrilled to wake up every day in gratitude, such gratitude for the life that I am living. I am so grateful for the increased flexibility of being able to work from home, be a more present mother & continue to spearhead the significant health challenges in our family, which have significantly improved!

I am thrilled to see growth and abundance unfolding in my life. I am also especially grateful for the tremendously positive impact that I have been able to have on those around me, as a result of this work in the world.
This calling.

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As one of my mentors, Mary Morrissey, says: “God does not call the qualified…He qualifies the called.”

And I know that I’ve been called to do this work in the world. This work that feeds my soul, helps me live a life that I absolutely love living, while also helping me successfully help others do the very same!

With the support of my coaching programs, which are based on proven, reliable, repeatable transformational success principles (resulting from over 40 years of research), it is my mission to help you reduce chaos & stress, be your own rescue and break through to a more calm, courageous and confident YOU.

It is my mission to not only help you DESIGN a life you love, but also BUILD that life!

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Now...

What would YOU absolutely love?

And, if you're not yet sure what you would love more of in your life...begin by deciding what you would love less of?

Baby steps will take you to the top of Mt. Everest!

You CAN turn your Vision into your Vida. Let the Dream Building begin!

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