17. Marisa Rylan | Letting Go to Grow: Parenting, Entrepreneurship, and Self-Regulation

Marisa, a trauma-informed spiritual coach and manifestation mentor, shares her inspiring journey from a high-powered corporate career to helping ambitious women find peace and fulfillment. She specializes in guiding high-achieving women through challenges such as blended family dynamics, parenting children with autism, and restructuring businesses for greater balance and impact.   Marisa's Journey: From Corporate to Coaching After experiencing corporate burnout and a spiritual awakening, Marisa transitioned from a six-figure career to coaching, focusing on emotional resilience, self-regulation, and manifestation. Her expertise lies in supporting women as they navigate life's complexities while maintaining professional and personal fulfillment.   "When we pause to acknowledge and understand our own emotions first, we can then engage in a productive, empathetic conversation with our kids, truly listening and being curious about their experience."   Key Takeaways ✅ Self-Regulation & Letting Go of Control: Crucial for parents, especially in blended families and special needs parenting. ✅ Business Evolution & Work-Life Balance: Transitioning to group coaching and automation to scale impact. ✅ LinkedIn Strategies for Business Growth: Using newsletters and engagement techniques to acquire clients.     TOPICS Blended Family Dynamics: Building Stronger Connections Marisa is a mother of five—two biological sons (10 & 12) and three bonus children (9, 14, 16). She has worked with blended family coaches to create a harmonious home life. Her key lesson: Focus on connection, not correction when bonding with stepchildren. By surrendering control and embracing each child's journey, she has cultivated a more peaceful family dynamic. Parenting a Child with Autism: Challenges & Growth Raising a 12-year-old son with autism has been a profound learning experience. Marisa developed extreme patience, empathy, and unconditional love, emphasizing that parents must regulate their own emotions before guiding their children. This mindset shift has been transformational in her parenting approach. Restructuring Business for Success & Balance Marisa is refining her business model to maximize impact while reducing time investment. Her 2025 strategy includes: Scaling through Group Programs & Automation instead of one-on-one coaching. Work-Life Balance: Creating more time for family while maintaining business success. Mindset Shift: Believing in the possibility of change as the driving force behind business evolution. Support Systems & Self-Care: Investing in Help To ensure a smooth work-life balance, Marisa has embraced the importance of hiring support, such as au pairs, to provide continuity of care. She advocates for overcoming self-judgment about seeking help and encourages creating meaningful, quality time with children. Leveraging LinkedIn for Business Growth Marisa has successfully used LinkedIn as a key platform for scaling her business: LinkedIn Newsletters: A direct channel to engage her audience via email. Pre-Engagement Strategy: Spending 10-15 minutes engaging on LinkedIn before posting to boost reach and visibility. Client Conversion Tactics: Hosting monthly workshops & masterclasses with strategic invitations to thousands over a three-week period.     Connect with Marisa  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marisa_rylan/ Website: https://marisahohaia.com/ LinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marisarylan   Connect with Angela: Book a Meeting: https://calendly.com/talenttrek/prescreen Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/angelatait/ Check out my Website: http://www.angelatait.com **Check out our best selling collaborative book with other female founders on Amazon: Taking the Plunge**