How do you know when you’re following your true passion… and when you’re just walking the path others have set for you? My guest Maria Stanfield has cracked the code.
Maria is a speaker, bestselling author, and executive coach who is committed to empowering people with the tools to thrive in business and in life. Through her nonprofit My Sister’s Closet and her executive coaching practice My Sister CEO, she offers support and resources to women seeking professional success. Her organization The Future Face of Law promotes diversity in the legal industry.
In this conversation, we explore Maria’s experience with imposter syndrome and the inspiring vision that led her to become a values-based serial entrepreneur on a mission to make a difference!
Ready to play bigger? Listen now to discover:
The vital question you need to ask yourself before pursuing or accepting new opportunities — no matter how prestigious they may be
The tool that helps Maria set her intentions regarding where and how to create impact
A powerful book recommendation that is sure to inspire you!
Guest bio: Maria Stanfield is an Empowerment Speaker, Certified Executive Coach, and a bestselling author with a heart of service. She is the founder of My Sister’s Closet, My Sister CEO, and The Future Face of Law, an organization built to bridge the diversity gap in the law industry. She is the author of From the Front Desk to the Corner Office.
Timestamps:
01:36 Intro
03:50 Meet Maria Stanfield
06:34 Modeling industry
08:10 Rollercoasters & adrenaline
11:34 Imposter syndrome & dream job
16:48 Ego or impact
23:13 Founding My Sister’s Closet
25:20 Riding in the impact lane
27:41 Vision boards
30:31 Think and Grow Rich
34:57 Staying in the process
37:46 Shifting to The Future Face of Law
43:06 Maria’s vision & promoting belonging
47:23 Final thoughts
Links:
Maria Stanfield
https://mysisterceo.com
https://www.futurefaceoflaw.com
Shift Out Loud #2: Everything is Negotiable with Dr. Meg Myers Morgan
https://tracyspears.com/2022/08/22/everything-is-negotiable
Think and Grow Rich: A Black Choice by Dennis Kimbro and Napoleon Hill
https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/92569/think-and-grow-rich-a-black-choice-by-napoleon-hill-dennis-p-kimbro
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