In this episode, we join forces with Christine Spiak and Tricia Sticca , the powerhouse duo behind Success Circle, a growing community for women solopreneurs in the Mohawk Valley who are ready to thrive—not just survive. What started as two coaches looking for office space has turned into a deeply supportive, action-focused movement for women building businesses, finding clarity, and rewriting the rules of success.

If you’ve ever felt alone on your entrepreneurial journey or wished there was a hype squad that actually gets it, this episode delivers real talk, real tools, and a lot of heart.

☕ Tune in to hear:

• How a simple coffee meeting sparked a full-blown movement for women in business
• Why collaboration over competition is more than a motto—it’s the heartbeat of the community
• How they create a safe, no-pressure space for connection, growth, and the occasional happy tear
• What Coffee Connections and the Accelerator Membership are really all about
• Why their vision isn’t just Mohawk Valley—it’s worldwide impact, starting with one powerful conversation at a time

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Whether you’re building a brand, reinventing your next chapter, or just looking for your people, Success Circle might be the circle you didn’t know you needed. 💬✨

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Show Markers:
(0:00) - Show Start & Introduction
(0:30) - What Is Success Circle?
(1:40) - How Two Coaches Joined Forces to Build a Movement
(3:05) - Creating a Culture of Support & Safety for Women
(6:05) - Who Can Join? Membership Tiers & What They Include
(8:05) - Being the Catalyst for New Ideas & First-Time Founders
(9:00) - Coffee Connections: What to Expect
(10:25) - Why Women-Only Spaces Matter in Business Networking
(13:00) - How the Talking Stick Changes the Game
(13:30) - Blending Leadership Coaching with Financial Clarity
(15:00) - What Members Get from the Accelerator Program
(16:35) - The Summer Connection Series – Real-Time Problem Solving
(18:50) - Action Over Perfection: Baby Steps & Momentum
(21:10) - Weekly Wins & The Power of Small Victories
(23:00) - Long-Term Vision: Franchise, Foundation & Global Impact
(24:30) - July 17th Workshop at SUNY Poly – Collaboration in Action
(26:00) - Advice for Women Feeling Burnt Out or Stuck
(27:00) - Seasons of Life & Redefining Success
(27:35) - Why One-Size-Fits-All Coaching Doesn’t Work
(30:45) - Rapid Fire: Biz Besties, Mantras & Local Favorites
(34:20) - One Thing Every Woman Entrepreneur Should Know
(36:00) - Final Thoughts – Be Present, Be Real, Be in the Circle

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Success Circle's Links
IG - https://www.instagram.com/success_circle_cny
Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/company/success-circle-community
Website - https://www.successcircle.biz

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