We’re excited to introduce you to the always interesting and insightful Cherie Eldridge. We hope you’ll enjoy our conversation with Cherie below.

Hi Cherie, thanks for joining us today. Owning a business isn’t always glamorous and so most business owners we’ve connected with have shared that on tough days they sometimes wonder what it would have been like to have just had a regular job instead of all the responsibility of running a business. Have you ever felt that way?

Becoming a business owner is one of the best things I could have ever done in my life, and YES I am happy. I have always known that I was a leader, weather it was in school or on a job. I have actually worked many jobs which I believe, obtaining those jobs prepared me to be able to run my own business, from knowing how to communicate with others with great customer service to managing a team of people while doing the necessary work to pay the bills.

Quick story, at the age of 26 I became a licensed Cosmetologist and I worked a full time job, with 2 children at the time. That is when I became a real business owner. I worked for myself and others for many years trying to keep everything together while choosing to have 2 more children. Things got a little harder as a single mom working 2 jobs and not being able to be home with my children as often as I could. Having the drive that I did just wanting to become something great for myself and my children, I begin to lack taking care of myself because I would just go go go, until one day on the job I experienced having a stroke.
Long story short, I lost my job because of it, but I thank God that I was able to rest and work when I was able because I had already began my own business as a Cosmetologist which saved me financially at that time. Having a stroke was one of the scariest times of my life but it brought order to my life. I was now able to spend more at home with my children and do more with them because I was on my own schedule. I was also able to take time to get certified as a Life Coach and I was able to write about taking time to care for yourself with Self-Love. So now as a business owner, I have the freedom to do more of what I desire and accomplish greater things. I am now retired as a Cosmetologist and I am currently a best selling author of “The Power of Self-Love in 31 Days.” and I am a certified Life/Writers Coach and I am enjoying every moment of it especially with my children.

Cherie, before we move on to more of these sorts of questions, can you take some time to bring our readers up to speed on you and what you do?

I am a mother of 4 beautiful children, an Licensed Minister, Licensed Cosmetologist (Retired), Certified Life/Writers Coach and Best selling Author. I have always enjoyed helping others come up with a solution and plan to get them to the next level or to overcome the hurdles in their life. The name of my coaching business is “Your New Start” LLC My vision is to raise awareness of self-love all while building a team of compassionate loving individuals throughout the world for the purpose of venturing into a New Start in life. We offer one on one (Individual) coaching, quick coaching, group coaching, writers coaching for those who have or want to write a book(s), Motivational speaking, Interviews, Panelist, Keynote speaking, and Life Coach certification. We also offer my book of affirmations, “The Power of Self-Love in 31 Days” the original and or the revised edition, and our “Your New Start” journal which you can find all on amazon or my website at yournewstartcoaching.com

I am most proud of being able to survive health issues and still be able to run my own business with the help of God, starting with loving myself. I am passionate about serving others through strategic planning and giving them the judgement free and safe space to express themselves while coaching them in the right direction for purpose and success, with the proper knowledge and even referrals if needed. I want potential clients , followers, or even fans to know that they can do and become whatever they want in life just by starting to apply true self-love and if they don’t know where to start, “Your New Start” is here to help.

Where do you think you get most of your clients from?

Networking has been one of the best source of new clients for me. Networking allows you to meet all different kinds of people with different businesses which allows you to see who you can potentially help grow and who can potentially help you grow.

Any insights you can share with us about how you built up your social media presence?

I had the desire to help educate others about caring for themselves as a whole individual, Mind Body & Soul, so I started a book club called Mind Body & Soul on social media and in person. It turned into a different type of book club, where I was able to not only advertise Authors but I also advertised Fitness trainers, Estheticians, Cosmetologist, Financial advisors, and anyone that could give us information about what it is that they do, that could help us as a whole, all while promoting their business and it was free. That alone started an audience of people from all over the world. I was able to meet so many great people who in the long run became one of my clients and or I became their client and gave avenues and opportunities for networking.

The advise I would give for those of you who are just starting to build social media presence is to not be afraid to try new things and show your face/brand daily no matter what you see or don’t see. Consistency is key. People are watching even when you think they are not. It’s also ok to ask for help, you don’t have to do it alone, and last but not least never fear failure. Continue to get up and keep trying.

Contact Info:

• Website: yournewstartcoaching.com
• Instagram: cherieeldridge1
• Facebook: Your New Start Life Coaching
• Linkedin: Cherie L. Eldridge
• Youtube: @yournewstartllc6271
• Other: email yournewstart8@gmail.com