Clever Mamma Profile: Reverie Coaching

We're state-hopping over to South Australia this week to introduce you to Mumpreneur coach Kathryn Hocking from Reverie Coaching. If you've ever dreamed about turning your utmost dreams into an amazing reality, Kathryn is THE mum in biz to call. Based in the gorgeous seaside town of Semaphore, together with hubby, gorgeous little Ava and their affection-seeking cat, Reverie Coaching is a realisation of her "desire to inspire, motivate and assist mums, through coaching, to establish their dream business and in turn become more passionate about their lives." I hope you enjoy finding out a bit more about this mum in business' journey as much as I did.

 1. Tell us a little about yourself and your business... My name is Kathryn and I live in Semaphore, South Australia by the beach with my husband and toddler Ava. Reverie Coaching is dedicated to coaching and mentoring Mumpreneurs to create and grow their dream Mumpreneur business. I do this through one-on-one coaching, affordable online e-courses and masterminds, free profiling on my blog and lots of free tips through my newsletter.

2. How did your business begin? I returned to working after maternity leave feeling a distinct lack of passion about my job. I also experienced just how hard balancing a full-time corporate role and a family was and I thought there has to be a better way. Many of my friends were struggling with the same issues and came to me for help and advice regarding this transition back to work and balancing work and family life.

I realised there must be a better way to work and be a mum, and that many mums would need help creating their own Mumpreneur business. And from this Reverie Coaching was born.

Since then to compliment my extensive corporate and commercial experience I have completed nationally recognised Life Coaching, Small Business Management and Training & Assessment qualifications and completed some internationally recognised online business and personal development courses. I am continually learning and investing in my business and passing this knowledge on to my clients.

3. The bits I love... I love those ‘ah-ha’ moments when my clients reach clarity on their dream business idea or how to grow their business. I love watching a client walk in with a defeated look on their face and leave feeling inspired, passionate and empowered!

I love working from my beautiful home doing what I am passionate about and knowing I am creating a better life for my family.

4. The bits I not-so-love... It’s crazy but I pretty much love everything about my business! It can be challenging to not have the security of a guaranteed income from the business but I find that challenges and pushes me to achieve more.

5. Any tips for other Clever Mammas? Finding a network or mastermind of other Mumpreneurs is key. Being a Mumpreneur can be isolating so you need a posse of like-minded women supporting and inspiring you! I have created this for my clients through my e-courses and they love it and so do I.

6. Devonshire Tea versus Coffee & Cake??? Coffee all the way, my choice is a Skim Flat White and I can be tempted with cake, especially at my favourite café at Semaphore. 

Thanks so much for taking some time out at the Clever Mamma blog Kathryn. Now I know you're all wanting to contact Reverie Coaching asap, so find the full and fabulous contact details here at the Clever Mamma Directory, and take the first step to turn your Mumpreneur dreams into a reality!

Clever Mamma Profile: Vivacity Consulting

It gives me great pleasure this week to introduce you to a business mum who is personally helping this Clever Mamma move forward with her biz in 2013. It's mum of two, Fiona Redding from Vivacity Consulting! I could go on and on about Fiona's fab consulting and mentoring biz, but I'll let the lovely lady explain it herself below... And be sure to read on as Fiona has a very special deal for the months of December and January!

1. Tell us a little about yourself and your business... Vivacity Consulting offers business consulting and mentoring that is specifically targeted to help women in business, wherever they are in their business journey and whatever their level of business management skill and experience.

I launched the business in 2012, with the catalyst being a desire to create a challenging, innovative and rewarding working environment (and a scalable business) that was flexible around the needs of my young family.

2. How did your business begin? After months of fruitless searching for a good, meaningful part-time job, I realised that I needed to think more strategically and laterally about what I could do for work. It took months of research & planning to work out exactly how my background in strategic & business planning, HR, organisational development & change, and project management would translate into a business - and how I could help other mums set up and run their own successful businesses. It has been an amazing adventure.

3. The bits I love... The intellectual freedom, being my own boss, the financial rewards, working with and learning from other awesome & inspiring business owners, and the ability to dream big and make it happen!

4. The bits I not-so-love... Admin & financials

5. Any tips for other Clever Mammas? Do what you love and love what you do, and then do it really well.

6. Devonshire Tea versus Coffee & Cake??? Coffee and cake.

So go on, do yourself and your mum business a favour and check out Fiona at Vivacity Consulting. If you are serious about moving forward I'd highly recommend it.

And in those famous words... "But wait there's more!". Fiona is offering a very special deal for Dec 2012/Jan 2013.

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Want to get a head start on 2013? 
Would you like an independent, objective and insightful assessment of your business to ensure you are heading in the right direction?

With a Vivacity coaching session you will gain clarity & focus on your business direction, have clear objectives in place, feel inspired and motivated to achieve your goals, and most importantly receive an ACTION PLAN to help you take your business to the next level in 2013.

For a limited time Vivacity is offering a coaching session and action plan for only $199! That is a saving of over $75.

Simply mention this blog post and book your session for December or January to access this fantastic offer. Please note that places are limited and it will be first in first served.

Fiona's full contact details are on the Clever Mamma directory, so book your session and get your business on the right track for 2013!

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