In this episode, Maegan Megginson explores the transformative power of sabbaticals, challenging the belief that they’re only for the ultra-successful. She shares how intentional rest can prevent burnout, foster self-discovery, and lead to sustainable business growth for purpose-driven entrepreneurs.

Maegan Megginson is a business mentor, licensed therapist, and the host of the podcast Deeply Rested.

In this episode, Melinda and Maegan talk about:

• The importance of intentional sabbaticals for business owners
• Differentiating between sabbaticals and vacations
• The impact of capitalism and internalized beliefs on entrepreneurs’ relationship to rest
• Practical strategies for planning and funding a sabbatical
• Integrating sabbatical experiences back into business and life
• Setting client expectations and restructuring business for flexibility
• Challenges and resistance business owners face when considering time off
• The value of community and support during a sabbatical
• The three essential phases of a sabbatical: preparation, the sabbatical itself, and post-sabbatical integration

Guest Bio:

Maegan Megginson is a Business Mentor and Licensed Therapist who helps entrepreneurs recover from burnout by creating more sustainable and energizing ways to work. Drawing on her experience as a healer and seven-figure business owner, Maegan's unique magic weaves together the practical and spiritual elements we need to create successful businesses and truly wealthy lives. She is the host of Deeply Rested, the podcast and newsletter that helps people doing good work in the world take good care of themselves. You can learn more about her work at DeeplyRested.com and subscribe to her newsletter at DeeplyRested.com/newsletter.

Resources or websites mentioned in this episode:

Mirasee
Coaches Console
Melinda’s books: The Confident Coach and The Professional Coach
Maegan’s website: DeeplyRested.com
Maegan’s Newsletter: DeeplyRested.com/newsletter
Maegan’s Podcast: Deeply Rested

Credits:

Host: Melinda Cohan
Producer and Editor: Michi Lantz
Executive Producer: Danny Iny
Music Soundscape: Chad Michael Snavely
Making our hosts sound great: Home Brew Audio

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Music credits:

Track Title: Clouds
Artist Name: Acreage
Writer Name: Marshall Usinger
Publisher Name: BOSS SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTIONS

Track Title: Coastline Dream
Artist Name: Wild Sky
Writer Name: Adam Simons
Publisher Name: BOSS SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTIONS

Track Title: Coo Coos
Artist Name: Dresden, The Flamingo
Writer Name: Matthew Wigton
Publisher Name: A SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTION

Track Title: Stars & Trees
Artist Name: Outside The Sky
Writer Name: Dustin Ransom
Publisher Name: A SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTION

Special effects credits:
24990513_birds-chirping_by_promission used with permission of the author and under license by AudioJungle/Envato Market.

Episode transcript: Stop Building a Business That Burns You Out (Maegan Megginson) coming soon.

Life and leadership coach Tonya Herb explores how failure can be transformed from a source of shame into a stepping stone for growth. Drawing from her personal journey and client work, she reveals practical strategies to reframe setbacks, build resilience, and turn feedback into forward momentum.

Tonya Herb is the founder of Outspoken with Tonya Kay.

In this episode, Melinda and Tonya talk about:

• Redefining failure as a stepping stone rather than a setback
• The impact of perfectionism on coaches and their businesses
• Recognizing signals and symptoms of perfectionism and people-pleasing
• Distinguishing between fear-based perfectionism and high expectations
• The importance of mindset shifts and emotional intelligence when dealing with failure
• Viewing failure as feedback and not taking it personally
• Practical strategies for handling failure, including the "STEER" formula
• Setting healthy boundaries and empowering others
• Using core values as an anchor during challenges and failures
• Understanding both failure and success as feedback and integral parts of growth

Guest Bio:

Tonya Herb is the founder of Outspoken with Tonya Kay, where she empowers individuals and organizations to ignite their potential, overcome doubt, and take action to create a life on their own terms. As someone who went from climbing the corporate ladder to embracing a life of self-discovery and empowerment, Tonya understands the toll that high expectations can take on a person. Her journey from stress and perfectionism to clarity and peace fuels her mission to guide others through similar transformations. Combining real talk, practical strategies, and a touch of fun, Tonya makes personal growth not just attainable, but genuinely enjoyable.

Resources or websites mentioned in this episode:

Mirasee
Coaches Console
Melinda’s books: The Confident Coach and The Professional Coach
Tonya’s website: TonyaKay.co

Credits:

Host: Melinda Cohan
Producer and Editor: Michi Lantz
Executive Producer: Danny Iny
Music Soundscape: Chad Michael Snavely
Making our hosts sound great: Home Brew Audio

To catch the great episodes that are coming up on Just Between Coaches, please follow us on Mirasee FM's YouTube channelor your favorite podcast player. And if you enjoyed the show, please leave us a comment or a starred review. It's the best way to help us get these ideas to more people.

Music credits:

Track Title: Clouds
Artist Name: Acreage
Writer Name: Marshall Usinger
Publisher Name: BOSS SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTIONS

Track Title: Coastline Dream
Artist Name: Wild Sky
Writer Name: Adam Simons
Publisher Name: BOSS SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTIONS

Track Title: Coo Coos
Artist Name: Dresden, The Flamingo
Writer Name: Matthew Wigton
Publisher Name: A SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTION

Track Title: Stars & Trees
Artist Name: Outside The Sky
Writer Name: Dustin Ransom
Publisher Name: A SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTION

Special effects credits:
24990513_birds-chirping_by_promission used with permission of the author and under license by AudioJungle/Envato Market.

Episode transcript: Grab Life by the Handlebars—Even After Failing (Tonya Herb).

Spiritual business coach Calvin Correli shares how integrating spirituality with entrepreneurship transforms not only business results but inner growth. Through personal stories, he illuminates how facing fears and shifting beliefs unlocks creativity, abundance, and authentic leadership for coaches.

Calvin Correli is a spiritual business coach and the founder and CEO of Simplero.

In this episode, Melinda and Calvin talk about:

• The integration of spirituality and entrepreneurship in coaching
• How personal beliefs, subconscious conditioning, and early life experiences impact business results
• The idea that business problems are often spiritual or personal growth challenges in disguise
• Awareness and self-reflection in identifying and transforming limiting beliefs
• The shift from a victim mindset to a creator mindset for coaches and entrepreneurs
• Embodying feelings and states of being to achieve desired outcomes
• Simple spiritual practices, like relaxation, breathwork, and openness, for coaches and clients
• Balancing practical business goals with spiritual growth and non-attachment to results
• How coaches can model growth for clients and attract ideal clients by showing up authentically
• Overcoming fear of judgment and embracing heart-led, service-oriented practices in building a coaching business

Guest Bio:

Calvin Correli is the founder and CEO of Simplero, as well as a speaker, author, investor, and spiritual business coach. A coder since he was 5, Calvin thinks in systems and constantly looks to simplify everything he touches.

Resources or websites mentioned in this episode:

Mirasee
Coaches Console
Melinda’s books: The Confident Coach and The Professional Coach
Calvin’s website: CalvinCorreli.com
Calvin’s book, Show Up and Serve: Simplero.com/book
Simplero’s website: Simplero.com

Credits:

Host: Melinda Cohan
Producer and Editor: Michi Lantz
Executive Producer: Danny Iny
Music Soundscape: Chad Michael Snavely
Making our hosts sound great: Home Brew Audio

To catch the great episodes that are coming up on Just Between Coaches, please follow us on Mirasee FM's YouTube channelor your favorite podcast player. And if you enjoyed the show, please leave us a comment or a starred review. It's the best way to help us get these ideas to more people.

Music credits:

Track Title: Clouds
Artist Name: Acreage
Writer Name: Marshall Usinger
Publisher Name: BOSS SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTIONS

Track Title: Coastline Dream
Artist Name: Wild Sky
Writer Name: Adam Simons
Publisher Name: BOSS SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTIONS

Track Title: Coo Coos
Artist Name: Dresden, The Flamingo
Writer Name: Matthew Wigton
Publisher Name: A SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTION

Track Title: Stars & Trees
Artist Name: Outside The Sky
Writer Name: Dustin Ransom
Publisher Name: A SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTION

Special effects credits:
24990513_birds-chirping_by_promission used with permission of the author and under license by AudioJungle/Envato Market.

Episode transcript: Your Soul Built Your Business to Wake You Up (Calvin Correli).

In this episode, Melinda and Victoria Hajjar explore how coaches can scale successfully without losing their authentic touch. From her experience, Victoria shares how refining systems, vision, and messaging — along with small, key shifts — lays the foundation for sustainable, passion-fueled growth.

Victoria Hajjar is a marketing mentor, a Google and Hubspot certified expert, and the Founder of Ugli Ventures.

In this episode, Melinda and Victoria talk about:

• The challenges and mindset required to scale a coaching business
• Maintaining personal touch while expanding marketing and sales efforts
• The importance of dreaming big and continually revisiting one’s vision
• Building foundational systems and processes for scalability
• Leveraging the replacement ladder to buy back time and delegate tasks
• Common pitfalls and misconceptions in scaling, such as jumping too soon into marketing or new products
• Refining messaging and brand clarity as businesses evolve
• Practical approaches to updating sales and marketing strategies
• The potential to achieve significant growth with a small but well-organized team
• The critical role of mastering business basics for sustainable long-term success

Guest Bio:

Victoria Hajjar is the Founder of Ugli Ventures, which specializes in assisting startups as they scale from 6 to 7 figures. She focuses on aiding female entrepreneurs in optimizing sales and marketing strategies, team building, and leadership development to establish sustainable, profitable 7-figure enterprises. Less than 2% of women have broken the million-dollar mark in their business, and Victoria is on a mission to change that. With a proven track record of success, she has cultivated global brands across various sectors in many countries including the US, UK, China, Sri Lanka, UAE, and Mexico.

Resources or websites mentioned in this episode:

Mirasee
Coaches Console
Melinda’s books: The Confident Coach and The Professional Coach
Victoria’s website: UgliVentures.com
Free download for podcast listeners: Simple System to End Marketing Overwhelm Guide

Credits:

Host: Melinda Cohan
Producer and Editor: Michi Lantz
Executive Producer: Danny Iny
Music Soundscape: Chad Michael Snavely
Making our hosts sound great: Home Brew Audio

To catch the great episodes that are coming up on Just Between Coaches, please follow us on Mirasee FM's YouTube channelor your favorite podcast player. And if you enjoyed the show, please leave us a comment or a starred review. It's the best way to help us get these ideas to more people.

Music credits:

Track Title: Clouds
Artist Name: Acreage
Writer Name: Marshall Usinger
Publisher Name: BOSS SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTIONS

Track Title: Coastline Dream
Artist Name: Wild Sky
Writer Name: Adam Simons
Publisher Name: BOSS SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTIONS

Track Title: Coo Coos
Artist Name: Dresden, The Flamingo
Writer Name: Matthew Wigton
Publisher Name: A SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTION

Track Title: Stars & Trees
Artist Name: Outside The Sky
Writer Name: Dustin Ransom
Publisher Name: A SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTION

Special effects credits:
24990513_birds-chirping_by_promission used with permission of the author and under license by AudioJungle/Envato Market.

Episode transcript: Scaling? You’re Probably Doing It Wrong (Victoria Hajjar).

Explore the transformative power of Human Design in entrepreneurship with insights from Mel McSherry, offering validation and authentic self-alignment. Learn how understanding energetic blueprints enhances decision-making, client services, and personal fulfillment — leading to sustainable profitability and enriched coaching.

Mel McSherry is a business coach and life guide, author, and keynote speaker.

In this episode, Melinda and Mel talk about:

• Understanding and applying Human Design in business
• Coaching profitability in mental, emotional, and financial terms
• Mel's personal entrepreneurial journey
• The importance of time and energy management for productivity
• Using Human Design to improve client coaching experiences
• Insights into different Human Design types and their implications on business operations
• Misconceptions and challenges of implementing Human Design
• The concept of self-trust and decision-making with Human Design
• Applying Human Design to enhance personal life and family dynamics
• The importance of aligning business strategies with personal energetic blueprints

Guest Bio:

As an international business and life guide, Mel McSherry helps inspired but overwhelmed entrepreneurs honor their lives and become the architects of their own success. Mel uses their spiritual gifts and their 14+ years of business-building experience to slash entrepreneurs' stress and bring their success to life! By merging Human Design with traditional business development tools, Mel coaches others on how to connect with what they want and implement their strengths and strategies to be profitable every day — mentally, emotionally, and financially.

Resources or websites mentioned in this episode:

Mirasee
Coaches Console
Melinda’s books: The Confident Coach and The Professional Coach
Mel’s website: MelMcSherry.com
Free Virtual Free Coffee with Mel

Credits:

Host: Melinda Cohan
Producer and Editor: Michi Lantz
Executive Producer: Danny Iny
Music Soundscape: Chad Michael Snavely
Making our hosts sound great: Home Brew Audio

To catch the great episodes that are coming up on Just Between Coaches, please follow us on Mirasee FM's YouTube channelor your favorite podcast player. And if you enjoyed the show, please leave us a comment or a starred review. It's the best way to help us get these ideas to more people.

Music credits:

Track Title: Clouds
Artist Name: Acreage
Writer Name: Marshall Usinger
Publisher Name: BOSS SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTIONS

Track Title: Coastline Dream
Artist Name: Wild Sky
Writer Name: Adam Simons
Publisher Name: BOSS SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTIONS

Track Title: Coo Coos
Artist Name: Dresden, The Flamingo
Writer Name: Matthew Wigton
Publisher Name: A SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTION

Track Title: Stars & Trees
Artist Name: Outside The Sky
Writer Name: Dustin Ransom
Publisher Name: A SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTION

Special effects credits:
24990513_birds-chirping_by_promission used with permission of the author and under license by AudioJungle/Envato Market.

Episode transcript: Stop Hustling—Align Your Coaching Business (Mel McSherry).