Donna Maria

Design your perfect lifestyle business!

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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Are You A Lifestyle CEO?

Entrepreneurship There are many reasons why I opted out of the traditional workforce to launch Indie Business Network, but the two little smiles you see here outshine them all. These are my children. I am thankful for them for so many reasons, not the least of which is inspiring and propelling me to create and define my future based on the unique and compelling vision that entrepreneurship is for everyone. Meet my whys ... The picture you see below was taken on the first day of ... Read the Post

Charlotte Business: The Five Phases of Entrepreneurship

Entrepreneurship I'm excited to share that I have accepted an invitation to appear on a virtual online chat entitled: The Five Phases of Entrepreneurship. Hosted by local digital publication QCity Metro, the complimentary event on April 15 at 6pm ET consists of an informative online entrepreneurial chat and Q+A with me and QCity Metro editor and publisher, Glenn Burkins. What is QCity Metro? QCity Metro is a news, business and culture platform that serves the black community in my ... Read the Post

How Clubhouse Can Help You Grow Your Membership Business

Last year, my colleague and Indie Business member Pamela Jenkins of Koils by Nature introduced me to Clubhouse. Clubhouse is a relatively new social media site where you can set up an account that allows you to host and moderate live conversations in a talk show format. If you are on Clubhouse, you can connect with me there at @donnamaria. Here are some of the best ways you can use Clubhouse platform to support and grow your community, membership and subscription business. Build ... Read the Post

Subscription Innovators: Celebrating Black Leaders in the Subscription Industry

Membership + Subscription Business Models I'm excited to share that I have accepted an invitation to appear on a virtual panel discussion entitled: Subscription Innovators: Celebrating Black Leaders in this Growing Industry. Hosted by the Subscription Trade Association, this complimentary event on February 25 at 2pm ET will showcase the innovative talent and ingenuity of various subscription business models, in particular, those founded by people of color. What is the Subscription ... Read the Post

Coconut Cauliflower Vegetable Soup with Bok Choy and Thyme

Family • Food • Fun If you've ever chosen a restaurant with me, you know that I am partial to Thai food. One of the reasons is because I love the flavor of coconut milk, which is an ingredient in many signature Thai dishes, including soups. Coconut milk in soup Coconut milk gives a soup a creamy texture and an exotic and perfume-y aroma. It blends well with fresh herbs to create a bowl of soup that is intriguing and delicious. After seeing a partial demonstration oof how to make a ... Read the Post

La Shonda Tyree Interviews Me About Lead + Pivot

Lead + Pivot Recently, my friend and colleague La Shonda Tyree interviewed me for her brand new Level Up and Create podcast. We discussed my mindset as the founder and CEO of the Indie Business Network, the importance of building community around your brand, and my advice to people looking to build a business. Who is La Shonda Tyree? La Shonda is my friend, Indie Business Network member, and little sister. We met nearly two decades ago at a conference for soapmakers and discovered ... Read the Post

Happy Independence Day?

Conflict + Uncertainty + Fear + Hope I woke up this morning, feeling uneasy. That is nothing new. For most of my life, I have awakened on the morning of the 4th of July feeling unsure about exactly what I am expected to celebrate on this date. Of course I know about the Declaration of Independence and freedom from tyranny and all of the things I was taught in school. And of course, it has always been fun to "take off" work and school on the 4th of July. Through the years, it's been pretty ... Read the Post

Andrea Evans, Esq., Interviews Me on Leadership

Purpose + Community + Leadership Earlier this month, my friend and colleague Andrea Hence Evans, Esq., interviewed me for her series focused on empowering you during this challenge pandemic season. We discussed my mindset as the founder and CEO of the Indie Business Network, the importance of building community around your brand, and my advice to the next generation of entrepreneurs. Watch the interview below. Time stamps You can use these helpful time stamps to enhance your ... Read the Post

Want to Create a Legacy Business Model?

Create a business that will last decades Coaches, consultants, trainers, and service providers who are familiar with my two decades of entrepreneurial success are asking me for private strategy sessions to help them think through and beyond the COVID-19 pandemic and what it means for their businesses. I am not in a position to host one-on-one consultations at this time, but I can host group coaching, so that’s what I am offering now, with my new (and one-time) 90-Day Sprint Mastermind ... Read the Post

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