We’re excited to introduce you to the always interesting and insightful Danielle Durham. We hope you’ll enjoy our conversation with Danielle below.
Alright, Danielle thanks for taking the time to share your stories and insights with us today. What’s something crazy on unexpected that’s happened to you or your business
The loss of my father was the single most significant event that led to the birth of my business. This truly rocked my world! After navigating the world without him for 20 years +, I decided to forgive him. Our reunion was everything I had dreamed of as a child. The constant communication and “I love yous” I had envisioned were in full swing. I had everything for 255 days, but then I lost it all. The sudden death of my father sent me spiraling downward. Despite my promise to God, I turned to things I had promised not to do out of despair, loneliness, and confusion. I didn’t understand why my dad died so suddenly. A rocky road of mental torment plagued me; depression, suicide, anxiety, fear, and pain were constant companions.
Consequently, I stopped praying, which I consider the foundation of my life. I felt as if I had lost my footing. In the midst of my tribe’s support and therapy, I regained my bearings. In the process of healing, my purpose became more evident. As a firm believer in everything happening for a reason, I knew I came through this major transition in life to help others. Whatever the circumstance, from the death of a loved one to the emergence of one’s true self, I grew even more confident that God qualified me to walk others through it. Thus, I became a certified transitional life coach!
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?
I’m Danielle aka Coach Genesis and I’m here to help guide you in identifying your internal strengths and help you conquer barriers that cause resistance to your progression #growwell. The obstacles you have faced along your journey were just seeds in your garden placed there to help you become who you are called to be. Each day is an opportunity for a fresh start, are you ready?
As a certified life coach, My qualifications go beyond a piece of paper. I’ve learned how to help others navigate and move forward in life through many diverse lessons. From experiencing homelessness to finding and accepting my identity, and the weight that grief brings just to name a few. Despite it all, I’ve turned my scars into beauty and sadness into strength, and I’m committed to helping you do the same.
There can be great difficulty in overriding these inner thoughts concerning our futures and what God says – how can I do it? Is this something I can handle? How can I pursue my purpose? Is this the end of the story? Another person can handle it. Do I need to? Do I qualify? Never mind, everything is fine! Afterward, we return to life’s scheduled program.
You do not have to stay there!
I believe that every morning we are graced to see a new sunrise, a fresh beginning. Working with me will teach you to embrace life’s changes as they arise. What you once regarded as a roadblock, will become a bridge to purpose and destiny. The ordinary is debilitating. The mundane is a bore especially when you constantly experience the turbulence in your spirit that says IT’S TIME FOR MORE!
How did you build your audience on social media?
You can build your brand on social media in a variety of ways. Consistency and maintaining my authenticity have proven to be effective for me. It is so important to remain true to yourself while consistently interacting with the sphere of the world you have been called to influence. Keeping true to yourself will always be the compass for establishing your tribe, as your audience can detect when what you’re presenting is false.
Any stories or insights that might help us understand how you’ve built such a strong reputation?
Transparency has really helped me build my reputation as a transitional life coach. Being open and honest with my clients and followers on social media was the best thing I could do. They were able to trust me and form an infallible rapport as a result. Clients appreciate that I have experienced similar situations and understand what they are going through. The trust factor they needed to select me as their coach has been built by watching me overcome.
Contact Info:
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coach_genesis/?hl=en
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/coachgen3sis/