Today we’d like to introduce you to Lizzy Jackson.
Hi Lizzy , it’s an honor to have you on the platform. Thanks for taking the time to share your story with us – to start maybe you can share some of your backstory with our readers?
In 2014 I started a fashion blog to document my outfits which quickly morphed into a personal styling business. My side hustle was perfect because it allowed me to do something I loved while also being there for my brand-new baby at the time. As years went on, I branched out into the wildly different world of owning and operating a brick-and-mortar by opening a Yoga Studio/ Boutique in the heart of Stone Mountain Village. At the start of the Pandemic, I knew I had to pivot so I went a completely different direction of opening an Interior Design Firm, after years of being requested by friends and family to decorate their spaces. From side hustle to operating a full-time design firm, I learned that I love business and entrepreneurship more than anything else.
That’s when Life with Lizzy Coaching and Podcast was born. It’s really a way to come alongside entrepreneurs in the early stages of their business and give them the foundational tools they need to succeed in both business and life. Our coaching offers one on one strategy and support for our clients while the Podcast offers practical tips and has more of a story telling element as we highlight entrepreneurs in the community. My hope for all of this is to create a vibrant community for folks just starting out with building their business or brand while equipping them with the systems, processes and mindset needed to succeed.
Would you say it’s been a smooth road, and if not what are some of the biggest challenges you’ve faced along the way?
Ha! It’s been anything but smooth. Entrepreneurship is always a bit of a rollercoaster. I have a pretty high risk tolerance which I believe has served me well over the years, but there’s always some risk involved when you step into the game. Every business is a gamble. Some of my businesses have been profitable within the first month or two while others have bled me dry of resources. Each time I’ve shifted one of my businesses, the temptation to feel like I had failed was always there. However, I truly believe your willingness to fail – even fail publicly, is essential to success. No one is successful right out of the gate (at least it’s not the norm) and over the years, I’ve had to learn how to fail forward.
Now I sit around at the dinner table and ask my kids what they failed at that week because I know failing is essential to growth. The more comfortable we can become with failure, the quicker we can succeed. If we are consistently trying new things, we are bound to fail at some of them but it’s only after this failure that we find breakthrough. That’s where the magic is! So I would say my biggest obstacle was, and still is, learning to be okay with failing publicly, knowing that it’s all essential towards finding success and alignment.
Thanks for sharing that. So, maybe next you can tell us a bit more about your business?
Life with Lizzy Coaching helps early stage, ‘color outside the lines’ entrepreneurs build confidence, clarity, and simple structures so they can start a business that supports the life they want. Unlike most business coaches, we aren’t solely focused on the numbers and strategy. Instead, we take a more holistic approach because if there’s anything I’ve learned after over a decade of entrepreneurship it’s that you can’t truly thrive in business if you’re not thriving in life. We aren’t just building for profit, we help our clients build something that’s sustainable and doesn’t just replace the 9-5 with another grueling job. We are helping our clients uncover purpose, find alignment and truly design a life they love.
We just recently have kicked off a new 3 month Business Blueprint program that I’m very excited for! Unlike our Kickstarter/one time coaching session, the Business Blueprint takes the entrepreneur through a 12 week journey that gives them all the essentials they need for a sustainable + profitable business. We cover everything needed to take your business from idea to reality so you can finally love both your life and business.
What’s next?
I’m thrilled to be kicking off the new year with the launch of my Podcast, Life with Lizzy! Each week, we will cover a wide range of topics from business strategy and life hacks to interviewing local business owners and creating a spotlight for them to share their journeys and everything they’ve learned along the way. It’s a fun mix of both life and business, designed with intentionally, whit and some humor for good measure! As an avid storyteller myself, I’m really looking forward to creating the space for others to share their unique and multifaceted stories. In this digital age that’s left us feeling more alone than ever before, I still believe in the power of story and its ability to connect us, spark hope and offer inspiration even on the loneliest days. My vision is that this podcast will be both an anchor for the entrepreneur as well as the inspiration that gives them wings to soar to new heights.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://lifewithlizzycoaching.com/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifewithlizzycoaching/
- Other: https://open.spotify.com/show/4ojNT9GjbJjjBJioGtT4QU?si=8e8CTyCOT86VhQZVe6dglQ
