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ARE YOU READY TO BECOME A LIFESTYLE CEO?

I’m Donna Maria, The Lifestyle CEO, and I can help you build the perfect lifestyle business.

 

Twenty years ago, I carefully crafted my membership business, Indie Business, from scratch to perfectly fit my personal lifestyle goals, and it is still going strong today. For me, it was critical that my business not only be profitable and sustainable, but that it also had a tangible positive impact on people’s lives and allow me to be a true and genuine reflection of my authentic self.

 

If you want to build a business around the life you want and deserve, then welcome home! My content is specifically designed to serve women like you who are ready to leverage their natural passions and proficiencies to create a business that is perfect for their lives. If you are ready to build a sustainable business model, not a temporary “make money now” project aimed at short-term financial gain, then I would love to help you.

 

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What people are saying …

There are many coaches online that are happy to dole out advice while never having lived their advice. Donna Maria is not one of those coaches. She has been a long time entrepreneur, a supporter of women and niche businesses and has run many businesses herself. In addition to her experience, she is wicked smart (she passed the bar exam and was a practicing attorney before launching her own path) and savvy. Donna Maria always finds a path through, over and around any obstacles in her path and she can inspire and help other women to do this as well. I have learned from her over the years and have watched her grow many entrepreneurs into giants in their industries. She walks the walk and talks the talk right along side you. If you’re looking for a level-headed, inspirational leader, Donna Maria is your perfect match.

Anne-Marie Faiola

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2016-05-03T18:05:39+00:00

Anne-Marie Faiola

There are many coaches online that are happy to dole out advice while never having lived their advice. Donna Maria is not one of those coaches. She has been a long time entrepreneur, a supporter of women and niche businesses and has run many businesses herself. In addition to her experience, she is wicked smart (she passed the bar exam and was a practicing attorney before launching her own path) and savvy. Donna Maria always finds a path through, over and around any obstacles in her path and she can inspire and help other women to do this as well. I have learned from her over the years and have watched her grow many entrepreneurs into giants in their industries. She walks the walk and talks the talk right along side you. If you’re looking for a level-headed, inspirational leader, Donna Maria is your perfect match.
http://donnamaria.com/testimonials/anne-marie/
Donna Maria has the gift of mastering entrepreneurship and she is great at teaching others to do the same! She is a problem solver and she embodies the Lifestyle CEO brand. Often entrepreneurs create businesses and fail because they are not prepared and they overlook critical issues.  I'd recommend Donna Maria to any business owner seeking a fresh look at their brand and business! She is a magnificent mentor and she has proven results to help businesses grow and prosper.

Andrea Hence-Evans, Esq.

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2016-05-03T18:07:52+00:00

Andrea Hence-Evans, Esq.

Donna Maria has the gift of mastering entrepreneurship and she is great at teaching others to do the same! She is a problem solver and she embodies the Lifestyle CEO brand. Often entrepreneurs create businesses and fail because they are not prepared and they overlook critical issues.  I'd recommend Donna Maria to any business owner seeking a fresh look at their brand and business! She is a magnificent mentor and she has proven results to help businesses grow and prosper.
http://donnamaria.com/testimonials/andrea/
Your work and your life are not inseparable. Donna Maria knows how to help you decide what you want your lifestyle to look like and how to design your business to make it happen. She has helped me clarify how to craft my business to give me the freedom and independence I need while making sure I earn an income I deserve. I love bouncing ideas off of her, because she can look at them objectively and guide you to figure out the details. And somehow she makes it all fun. I’m creating the life I want to take me into the future. Thank you, dM.

Donna DeRosa

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2016-05-03T18:24:44+00:00

Donna DeRosa

Your work and your life are not inseparable. Donna Maria knows how to help you decide what you want your lifestyle to look like and how to design your business to make it happen. She has helped me clarify how to craft my business to give me the freedom and independence I need while making sure I earn an income I deserve. I love bouncing ideas off of her, because she can look at them objectively and guide you to figure out the details. And somehow she makes it all fun. I’m creating the life I want to take me into the future. Thank you, dM.
http://donnamaria.com/testimonials/donna-derosa/
I experienced Donna Maria in a business group setting and found her to be clear, focused, and knowledgeable in the area of entrepreneurship. Donna Maria embodies a business and life that many women dream about. A devoted wife, mother, and highly successful businesswoman, Donna Maria is eager to share her pearls of business wisdom and support other women entrepreneurs on their journey.

Joy Chudacoff, ICF PCC
Founder and CEO, Smart Women Smart Solutions®

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2017-12-27T18:55:41+00:00

Joy Chudacoff, ICF PCC
Founder and CEO, Smart Women Smart Solutions®

I experienced Donna Maria in a business group setting and found her to be clear, focused, and knowledgeable in the area of entrepreneurship. Donna Maria embodies a business and life that many women dream about. A devoted wife, mother, and highly successful businesswoman, Donna Maria is eager to share her pearls of business wisdom and support other women entrepreneurs on their journey.
http://donnamaria.com/testimonials/joy/
Donna Maria is trailblazer. She is a constant beacon of light leading the way for others follow to pursue their own dreams. Women, and men, across America have created businesses that support the lifestyle of their dreams under the wings of Donna Maria. She has broken every limiting rule that could have held her back. Not only has she built her own corporate ladder, but she has shown anyone, willing to learn from her, how to build their own ladder. In pursuit of building the life that she loves, she has opened doors, built powerful connections, and lead the way by example. She is a woman of great substance and a leader among leaders. When Donna Maria points and says, “Do this,” I always try to follow.

Kayla Fioravanti
Ology Essentials, Franklin, TN

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2017-12-27T18:56:17+00:00

Kayla Fioravanti
Ology Essentials, Franklin, TN

Donna Maria is trailblazer. She is a constant beacon of light leading the way for others follow to pursue their own dreams. Women, and men, across America have created businesses that support the lifestyle of their dreams under the wings of Donna Maria. She has broken every limiting rule that could have held her back. Not only has she built her own corporate ladder, but she has shown anyone, willing to learn from her, how to build their own ladder. In pursuit of building the life that she loves, she has opened doors, built powerful connections, and lead the way by example. She is a woman of great substance and a leader among leaders. When Donna Maria points and says, “Do this,” I always try to follow.
http://donnamaria.com/testimonials/kayla-fioravanti/
Donna Maria is Fun, Fabulous, and FREE…Freely designing life on her terms! Free with flexibility that many envy instead of creating. She has continuously invested both personally and professionally building a solid financial foundation to support her CEO lifestyle. For over a decade she has passionately been assisting others in creating their CEO lifestyle too. Donna Maria continuous perfecting and evolving the formula for success which is evident the Indie Business Network.

Donna Maria is much more than a ball of fun rather a ball of fire! She continues to trail blaze…blazing paths and creating new opportunities for all within her network. I’m blessed to call Donna Maria friend and colleague. It is such a delight to see her cast a vision, and within a matter of hours seeing it made manifest. Last but certainly not least. Her greatest enjoyment is evident in her parenting. Her CEO lifestyle affords her little loves (her children) the luxuries life has to offer. Donna Maria is the real deal Lifestyle CEO!

Da-Nay Macklin
Da-Nay Macklin International

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2017-12-29T17:05:24+00:00

Da-Nay Macklin
Da-Nay Macklin International

Donna Maria is Fun, Fabulous, and FREE…Freely designing life on her terms! Free with flexibility that many envy instead of creating. She has continuously invested both personally and professionally building a solid financial foundation to support her CEO lifestyle. For over a decade she has passionately been assisting others in creating their CEO lifestyle too. Donna Maria continuous perfecting and evolving the formula for success which is evident the Indie Business Network. Donna Maria is much more than a ball of fun rather a ball of fire! She continues to trail blaze…blazing paths and creating new opportunities for all within her network. I’m blessed to call Donna Maria friend and colleague. It is such a delight to see her cast a vision, and within a matter of hours seeing it made manifest. Last but certainly not least. Her greatest enjoyment is evident in her parenting. Her CEO lifestyle affords her little loves (her children) the luxuries life has to offer. Donna Maria is the real deal Lifestyle CEO!
http://donnamaria.com/testimonials/da-nay-macklin/
Donna Maria was very honest and gave me great insight in our coaching session. She provided real recommendations and feedback that will help me plan my business more effectively to get better results in 2019 and beyond. We also talked about focusing and being more intentional with what I do so that I am creating balance between my business and being a single parent.

Ebyan Noor
Butter Skin - Ontario Canada

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2018-12-13T18:25:25+00:00

Ebyan Noor
Butter Skin - Ontario Canada

Donna Maria was very honest and gave me great insight in our coaching session. She provided real recommendations and feedback that will help me plan my business more effectively to get better results in 2019 and beyond. We also talked about focusing and being more intentional with what I do so that I am creating balance between my business and being a single parent.
http://donnamaria.com/testimonials/ebyan-noor/
The consultation with Donna Maria today GAVE ME LIFE !!!! She is sooooo freakin' awesome! I gained so much PRACTICAL knowledge from our conversation and am beyond motivated to keep moving forward. Donna Maria simplifies complicated concepts and makes everything so much more DOable!

Juvonia Harris
Nourished Thinking Network

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2019-10-21T19:46:27+00:00

Juvonia Harris
Nourished Thinking Network

The consultation with Donna Maria today GAVE ME LIFE !!!! She is sooooo freakin' awesome! I gained so much PRACTICAL knowledge from our conversation and am beyond motivated to keep moving forward. Donna Maria simplifies complicated concepts and makes everything so much more DOable!
http://donnamaria.com/testimonials/juvonia-harris-nourished-thinking-network/
Gorgeous, dynamic and a clear channel of authentic ideas describes Donna Maria both in-person and as a consultant.

There is no one out there like her. Donna Maria bridges so many entrepreneurial categories and draws on them all, every moment you are with her.

I was first introduced to her through her publication Making Aromatherapy Creams & Lotions. Her formulas were gorgeous, inspirational and pushed me to use a broader vocabulary as I developed my first natural cosmetic line.

Later, I joined Indie Business Network here she presented a wealth of knowledge to entrepreneurs from all over the world. The natural cosmetic industry moves fast and Donna Maria was always a step ahead of the industry. She partnered with the best and brought it to us through cutting edge mediums. I always felt that she was willing to let go of what did not serve her and move on to that which did.

She taught me how to do that with my business. I jumped at the chance to hire Donna Maria as a consultant when I responded to one of her imaginative call to action. From the moment we started, I could not write fast enough to keep up with her flow of possibilities. I implemented as many as I could and my company grew rapidly. I found my niche and was later hired by one of my industry’s leading manufacturers.

I am grateful for her wisdom AND her enthusiasm – a stellar combo.

Susan Varga
Aromatic Traditions

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2019-10-28T18:39:48+00:00

Susan Varga
Aromatic Traditions

Gorgeous, dynamic and a clear channel of authentic ideas describes Donna Maria both in-person and as a consultant. There is no one out there like her. Donna Maria bridges so many entrepreneurial categories and draws on them all, every moment you are with her. I was first introduced to her through her publication Making Aromatherapy Creams & Lotions. Her formulas were gorgeous, inspirational and pushed me to use a broader vocabulary as I developed my first natural cosmetic line. Later, I joined Indie Business Network here she presented a wealth of knowledge to entrepreneurs from all over the world. The natural cosmetic industry moves fast and Donna Maria was always a step ahead of the industry. She partnered with the best and brought it to us through cutting edge mediums. I always felt that she was willing to let go of what did not serve her and move on to that which did. She taught me how to do that with my business. I jumped at the chance to hire Donna Maria as a consultant when I responded to one of her imaginative call to action. From the moment we started, I could not write fast enough to keep up with her flow of possibilities. I implemented as many as I could and my company grew rapidly. I found my niche and was later hired by one of my industry’s leading manufacturers. I am grateful for her wisdom AND her enthusiasm – a stellar combo.
http://donnamaria.com/testimonials/susan/
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