110 - From Homeless to 7 Figure Entrepreneur with Marie-Claire

Today’s episode proves to be one of my all-time favorite interviews so far. This interview is an emotional journey as we hear a story that will blow your mind. Our guest, Marie-Claire is a highly sought-after beauty and lifestyle expert on social media, an entrepreneur, and an absolute inspiration for single mothers and women in business. Marie-Claire immigrated from Haiti as a teen mother and while raising her son Dominique who is autistic and epileptic, made the journey from welfare, homelessness, bankruptcy, and constantly feeling unworthy and ashamed, to now topping over $167,000 monthly! Today she shares her journey and how she was able to keep her vibrant energy throughout it all. Her secret? Listen to your heart. It always knows. Show Notes: [2:30] - Marie-Claire immigrated to the United States from Haiti at 16 years old and pregnant. [3:35] - She describes her background in going to night school, being on welfare, and raising her son with Autism alone as a teenage mom. [5:40] - Through it all, Marie-Claire remained confident and attributes her strength to her faith and upbringing. [8:05] - Marie-Claire is not afraid to walk into a room and radiate her vibrant energy. [9:38] - Her son’s epilepsy became a challenge with her work schedule when she started working in corporate America. [10:50] - Marie-Claire shares the moment she knew what was next for her: owning her own business. [12:09] - When she realized she needed to own her own business, she jumped into make-up because of her love of cosmetics and skin care. [13:51] - Marie-Claire kept taking the next steps and didn’t let fear overpower her desire to get out of her 9 to 5 job. [16:11] - Continuing on her journey, Marie-Claire then worked for MAC Cosmetics and returned to corporate America. [18:02] - Marie-Claire shares how she learned what she was meant to do. It was something she had heard before but this time her soul was ready to hear it. [22:00] - When she didn’t have a good first month, she made a change and knew the universe sent her there. [24:26] - It is hard to listen to your heart when society is telling you to follow your head. [25:41] - Marie-Claire was ready to hire a coach and when she did, she changed her life. [27:26] - Finding her niche as an acne expert instead of offering everything created a booming business. [30:08] - Marie-Claire reflects on the painful decision to place her son in a group home because she could not give him 24 hour care yet. [32:53] - Living in the receptive mode is what changed Marie-Claire’s life. She explains how and from whom she learned this. [34:52] - Marie-Claire explains her routines and gratitude practice. [36:21] - How did Marie-Claire embody the 7 figure entrepreneur she wanted to be? [38:43] - Feeling good is what you are supposed to feel. You are not meant to be here to suffer. [40:52] - The goal to increase profits doesn’t end. But don’t forget to enjoy the journey. [42:01] - Let go of saving a dollar and focus on the things that make you happy. [45:27] - Listen to your heart. It always knows. Connect with Marie-Claire: Acne Expert Skincare Home Page YouTube | Instagram | Facebook Marie-Claire on Instagram Links and Resources: Instagram | LinkedIn | YouTube She Sells with Elyse Archer Home Page