Episode 210 · August 15, 2023 · 01:18:26

#210: How to Balance Motherhood & Entrepreneurship: Ina Coveney's Journey to Happiness

About this episode

Embracing that feminine power and leaving her corporate life in the rearview mirror! It was time for Ina Coveney to embrace motherhood and entrepreneurship!

"Don't put your faith in somebody else's hands."

In this episode, Ina Coveney shares her journey from the corporate world to entrepreneurship. She recounts a pivotal moment when she was mistreated at her corporate job while pregnant. This experience led her to quit and start her own business. Ina talks about the challenges she faced in the early years and how she discovered her true passion: helping online coaches acquire clients even with a small audience.

Ina also underscores the importance of perseverance and persistence, especially when faced with adversity. She encourages listeners to take control of their lives and not wait for others to intervene. Ina's hope for both her children and her listeners is that they plan for their desires and pursue their dreams without compromise.

EPISODE AT A GLANCE

  • Ina loved her corporate job, but a negative experience while pregnant would mark the end to her career.
  • Ina's transition to entrepreneurship was not easy, and she faced many challenges along the way.
  • She would eventually discover her niche in the world of coaching.
  • Ina blows up the notion that one must have a large social following to succeed.
  • And Ina shines light on the world's best with her podcast, The Global Phenomenon!

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INA COVENEY

Ina Coveney is a business coach and host of the Global Phenomenon podcast. She has a background in computer science and worked in the corporate world for many years before starting her own coaching business. Ina is passionate about helping online coaches get clients and grow their businesses without worrying about having to have a large audience!

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