Alright – so today we’ve got the honor of introducing you to Dana Grant. We think you’ll enjoy our conversation, we’ve shared it below.

Dana, thanks for joining us, excited to have you contributing your stories and insights. 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?

Thank you for having me–grateful to be here! Entrepreneurship fuels my passion, although during challenging times, I occasionally contemplate the appeal of the perceived stability offered by a conventional job—benefits, reduced responsibility, and a sense of security. As an entrepreneur, my identity as a life coach is intertwined with every facet of my existence. It’s more than just a profession; it defines who I am, round the clock. I embrace this responsibility with utmost dedication. Whether it’s 3 in the morning or noon, I’m there for my clients, spanning different time zones.

Acknowledging the gravity of this responsibility, I highly value surrounding myself with a supportive team. Their presence isn’t solely about providing assistance in a linear fashion; it’s multidimensional. Together, we navigate the ups and downs of entrepreneurship, each member contributing to our collective triumphs. This journey isn’t solely mine—it’s about the collaborative effort of a committed team, each person dedicated to realizing our shared vision.

As always, we appreciate you sharing your insights and we’ve got a few more questions for you, but before we get to all of that can you take a minute to introduce yourself and give our readers some of your back background and context?

For those who don’t know me, I am an International Master Life and Business Coach, host of global retreats, keynote speaker, and co-founder of Cali’Flour Foods. I’ve had the honor of being named Chico’s Entrepreneur of 2017 & 2018, and I also served as a 2019 Panelist of the GrowTech Fest. In 2018, I expanded my work across the globe hosting masterclasses in Paris and Amsterdam, and I continue to hold intimate, life-changing retreats in Italy. I am proud to be a co-founder of the Women’s Success Summit and a Mentor for the Chicostart and CSU Trusted Peer Mentor programs.

My focus now is on helping people discover the power of using their intuition to make life-changing decisions in their day-to-day lives. From overcoming my own debilitating illness to setting corporate sales records, I am on a soul quest to see everyone reach their full potential. I am unwaveringly committed to utilizing the array of tools I’ve acquired to help heal and move people forward in their lives. I firmly believe that there is no greater gift than the power of transformation—it is our birthright.

As a life and executive coach, I have had the privilege of working with some of the most respected professionals in multiple fields today. My background as a business lobbyist, years of working with addiction, and extensive experience in the corporate and solopreneur world have allowed me to create programs utilized by professionals around the globe to assist and process transformation. My passion in life is devoted to teaching and improving lives through the power of trusting the process.

Can you share a story from your journey that illustrates your resilience?

As a life coach, I am dedicated to supporting individuals who have faced similar challenges as I have. I have overcome obstacles such as having an alcoholic parent, a narcissistic parent, betrayal in personal and business relationships. From these experiences, I have gained resilience and valuable lessons by actively choosing to learn from them.

In addition to sharing my knowledge, I also pass on the wisdom acquired from my own personal journey. It’s like obtaining an MBA in life experiences. My resilience stems from my constant commitment to empower myself despite the difficulties I encounter. I firmly believe that our greatest power lies in the choices we make in every moment. Each day presents us with decisions that can either lead us further away from our dreams or bring us closer to achieving them.

I strongly believe that abundance is our birthright.

My passion lies in helping individuals tap into their fullest potential and harness their unique strengths. This stems from my own personal journey, which has been marked by experiences of betrayal, loss, and dysfunction. I faced repeated encounters with betrayal in both my business partnerships and personal relationships, until I realized that these experiences were rooted in a core wound that had become a deep-seated fear.

Through my own healing process, I discovered numerous resources that not only supported me in healing, but also empowered me to thrive and live a life of abundance. I firmly believe that our greatest power lies in our ability to make choices. This includes choosing healing and actively seeking the lessons that every situation presents, for it is through these lessons that we can undergo transformative growth.

I hold the belief that while situations may become stagnant, people are not. Everything in existence is energy, constantly in motion and subject to the laws of the universe. By harnessing these universal laws, we have the power to shift our circumstances and manifest our desires with remarkable speed. It is my utmost desire that each and every individual recognizes the immense power they possess within themselves and understands how to harness it effectively.

I believe that ego separates and divides and our heart energy expands so the more we can stay connected to our passions and creativity we are more connected to our joy of life, which, again is abundance.

How about pivoting – can you share the story of a time you’ve had to pivot?

I hold the belief that nothing in the universe or in life happens by chance. Every event and experience holds purpose and meaning. When one door closes, it presents an opportunity for growth and learning. I had the experience of being a co-founder of the first cauliflower pizza crust company that faced challenges and went off track. However, this setback ultimately led me to the path of life coaching, which is exactly where I was meant to be all along.

With this perspective, I understand that there are no truly closed doors in life. Instead, there are valuable lessons to be learned and opportunities to embrace. Life is a continuous journey of adapting and pivoting, and I am committed to embracing these lessons and making the most out of every experience. Remember, if you can have one takeaway let it be this: abundance is your birthright.

Contact Info:

• Website: www.danagrant.com
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therealdanagrant/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thedanagrant
• Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thedanagrant/
• Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpaM_NgNHImZcv61LFXcMEA

Image Credits
https://www.instagram.com/dianenicolephoto/ (all photos except hugging one) https://www.instagram.com/sarahmariespectrum/ (hugging one)