We had the good fortune of connecting with Charyl Williams and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Charyl, what was your thought process behind starting your own business?

At the start of this year, I experienced a miscarriage. During the time of physically healing, I had a lot of time to think and reflect. In contemplation, I was confronted with accepting my true passion and gift for empowering others to be their best selves. I’ve known for a while that I was a life coach. I was just hesitant to claim the role because of the fear of the unknown of what it looks like to be a life coach for me.

I even went further to confirm that I should be a life coach by sharing reviews that I had received from people I had unofficially assisted. I shared those reviews in an entrepreneurial community that I’m part of and asked everyone to share what they thought the career should be of a person who has received those reviews. The general consensus was that I am a life coach. They confirmed what I already knew in my heart.

Let’s talk shop? Tell us more about your career, what can you share with our community?

What sets me apart from others is my experiences. I”ve been life coaching people from the moment I began styling hair as a teenager. Everyone who sat in my chair or received any beauty related service from me was poured into and encouraged. I’ve also read many self-help books over the years that provided me lessons to implement into my life and lessons to share with others.

I got where I am today by trial, error, goals and dreaming. It’s always been my goal to help others. My journey has not been easy. I’ve overcome challenges by reading self-help books, journaling, continued education and down the line when things really got tough, getting a therapist really helped me, too. When I am the person that everyone comes to and leans on, it’s important for my overall well being that I have an objective person to assist me with problem solving and continued self-growth.

The lessons I’ve learned along the way is that my compassion starts with me. If I’m not extending compassion to me and my overall well being before considering others, then I am doing it wrong. I am no good to the world if I don’t take care for myself first.

I’ve also learned to never give up. If I quit, there’s no way of knowing if I will succeed. Lastly, I’ve learned to intentionally connect and build with people on a similar path as I am because it’s great being able to speak with people who exchange encouragement and understanding with me.

The Shoutout series is all about recognizing that our success and where we are in life is at least somewhat thanks to the efforts, support, mentorship, love and encouragement of others. So is there someone that you want to dedicate your shoutout to?

I started to respond to this in detail with names, but after starting the list, I realized I would be listing people forever. I am blessed with love and support from so many people. That said, shoutout goes to my husband, my family and extended family, friends who have become family, my business besties, and my therapist for showing me love, support and encouragement throughout the years. If you all are reading this, you know who you are, and ask me if you need me to confirm if I’m talking about you, tehee.

Last but not least, I’d have to shoutout everyone who has ever supported me in any endeavor be it through patronizing my business(es) through services or products.

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