We’re excited to introduce you to the always interesting and insightful Mikki Bey. We hope you’ll enjoy our conversation with Mikki below.
Alright, Mikki thanks for taking the time to share your stories and insights with us today. So, let’s start with a hypothetical – what would you change about the educational system?
If I could change one thing about the education system, I would make emotional regulation a core subject. We teach kids how to solve equations and memorize history, but we don’t teach them what to do when they feel rejected, overwhelmed, or like they’re not enough. That gap follows them into adulthood where they chase achievements and relationships, but still feel unfulfilled inside.
When I was in high school, I was a B and C student, and I thought it meant I wasn’t as smart as everyone else. What I didn’t realize at the time was that my grades were less about intelligence and more about my ability to manage my emotions. Once I learned how to regulate myself—how to calm my stress, focus my energy, and separate my worth from my performance. I not only became a straight-A student, but I also went on to excel in college and graduate school.
That’s why I’m so passionate about this work today. When people learn emotional regulation early, they have the inner foundation to thrive in every area of life. Success becomes sustainable because it’s built on peace, not pressure.
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 Mikki Bey, also known as “The Queen of Emotional Regulation.” I help high-achieving women and leaders stop feeling like their emotions are running the show and finally create the peace, clarity, and alignment they have been chasing. My work is rooted in emotional regulation because I believe that when you master your inner world, everything in your outer world—your career, your relationships, your health—begins to transform.
I did not start out in this field. My journey began in the beauty industry, where I built a successful salon and even appeared on Shark Tank. Later, I became a pharmaceutical executive, leading at a high level but also burning out under the pressure. Life humbled me when my son was diagnosed with a rare eating disorder that required me to walk away from my career and devote myself fully to his healing. That season tested me in every way, but it also awakened my purpose. I discovered that emotional regulation was the one skill that not only carried me through that storm but also gave me the strength to rebuild my life and career on my own terms.
Now I coach women one-on-one and in groups, lead corporate trainings, and speak on stages about emotional regulation and resilience. My flagship program, Relaxed and Regulated, is designed for women who want to dismantle triggers, rewire limiting beliefs, and build unshakable inner strength. I also create on-demand courses, host live events, and partner with organizations to bring these tools into the workplace. The problems I solve are simple but profound. I help people stop being hijacked by their emotions, stop living in burnout and survival mode, and start leading from a place of calm confidence.
What sets me apart is the way I blend neuroscience with spirituality, psychology, and lived experience. My coaching style has been described as a mix between Gabrielle Bernstein’s spiritual grounding and Iyanla Vanzant’s truth-telling power. I am an intuitive, which allows me to meet my clients deeply where they are, and I bring both compassion and accountability to every interaction.
I am most proud of the transformations I have witnessed in my clients. Women who were ready to give up on their marriages now thrive in healthy relationships. Executives who were drowning in stress now lead with clarity and ease. Mothers who felt like they were failing are now showing up fully present and emotionally steady for their families. These shifts do not just change lives, they ripple out into families, companies, and communities.
At the heart of it all, I want people to know that emotional regulation is not just another wellness trend. It is the foundation for living a fulfilling life. My brand is about showing women that they do not have to choose between success and peace. They can have both. And when they do, they not only transform themselves, they transform the world around them.
Can you share a story from your journey that illustrates your resilience?
One of the most defining moments of my journey came when my son was diagnosed with a rare eating disorder at just eight months old. He could not eat solid food for years, and I had to leave my career as a pharmaceutical executive to care for him full-time. There were countless nights when I felt exhausted, scared, and unsure of how we would make it through. I was used to excelling in school and in business, but nothing prepared me for the helplessness of watching my child struggle to do something as natural as eat.
That season demanded a new level of resilience from me. I had to learn how to sit with uncertainty, release control, and find strength in the present moment. It was during that time that emotional regulation shifted from being a concept I studied to the lifeline that carried me through. I learned how to breathe through the fear, how to anchor myself in faith, and how to keep showing up even when I did not have all the answers.
It was also during that season that I made the leap to become a coach full-time. I realized that the very tools carrying me through my darkest moments were the ones women everywhere needed in order to navigate their own challenges. Looking back, what amazes me most is not just that my son is now thriving, but that the hardest chapter of my life gave birth to my purpose. Resilience is not about never falling apart, it is about learning how to stay steady inside while the storm rages outside. That experience taught me that if I could face that, I could face anything.
How about pivoting – can you share the story of a time you’ve had to pivot?
Another pivotal moment in my life was going through divorce. On the surface it looked like the end of a chapter, but it became one of the most powerful turning points in my personal growth. Divorce forced me to face myself in a way I never had before. I had to rebuild my sense of identity, not as someone’s wife, but as a woman who was strong and whole on her own.
It was during that time that emotional regulation became more than just a practice. It was my survival. Instead of letting grief, anger, or fear consume me, I learned how to sit with my emotions, process them, and use them as fuel for healing. Emotional regulation not only helped me navigate the pain of divorce, it also helped me lose over 100 pounds by teaching me how to manage stress and care for my body from a place of love rather than punishment.
That pivot taught me that endings are not failures. They are invitations to create something new. What I gained from that season was a deeper sense of self-worth and clarity about the kind of life and love I truly desired. Divorce was not the end of my story, it was the beginning of becoming the most authentic version of myself.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://themikkibeygroup.com/
- Instagram: @getmikkibey
- Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mbcmba/
- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@Getmikkibey
Image Credits
Professional photos of Mikki Bey: Jeremy Pentsil
Group photos by: Whatsgrit