51. Finding Your Path: Embracing Unexpected Opportunities with Mikayla Strong

## Guest: Mikayla Strong - Entrepreneur, Founder of Catalyst Consulting, and Co-Founder of Virtual Talent Network Mikayla Strong wears many hats as a mom, military spouse, and thriving business owner. She is the Founder and CEO of Catalyst Consulting, a dynamic, full-service virtual assistant agency designed to help women entrepreneurs reclaim their time, focus on their strengths, and scale their businesses with ease. Catalyst Consulting provides tailored support in areas like project management, podcast production, copywriting, video editing, graphic design, customer support, personal assistance, and beyond—offering busy entrepreneurs the freedom to focus on their big-picture goals. Mikayla’s entrepreneurial spirit extends further as the Co-Founder of the Virtual Talent Network (VTN), an online directory that connects businesses with top-tier remote professionals. While Catalyst Consulting delivers a team-based, hands-on approach, VTN provides entrepreneurs with the tools to find and hire vetted virtual assistants who meet their unique needs. Together, Catalyst and VTN are powerful resources for growing businesses, built on Mikayla’s vision of empowering entrepreneurs to scale with confidence. With her passion for collaboration, innovation, and community building, Mikayla is redefining what it means to provide support to women in business. She’s dedicated to creating opportunities that allow entrepreneurs to work smarter, dream bigger, and build the lives they deserve. In this powerful episode, we dive into Mikayla Strong's inspiring journey of transforming a career setback into a thriving entrepreneurial path, exploring themes of resilience, confidence, and personal empowerment. ### Episode Highlights: - **Mikayla's Professional Journey**: - Unexpected corporate job loss - Discovering true passion and purpose - Turning a challenging moment into an entrepreneurial opportunity - **Entrepreneurial Ventures**: - Founding Catalyst Consulting - Creating the Virtual Talent Network (VTN) - Supporting women entrepreneurs through innovative solutions ### Connect with Mikayla Strong: - Catalyst Consulting Website: https://catalystvirtualconsulting.com/ - Virtual Talent Network: https://www.virtualtalentnetwork.com/ - Social Media Handles: https://www.instagram.com/catalystvirtualconsulting/ https://www.instagram.com/virtualtalentnetwork?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw%3D%3D - Email: [email protected] ### About Creating Sunshine: Creating Sunshine is a podcast dedicated to inspiring and empowering individuals to create positivity and success in their personal and professional lives. Each episode features conversations with remarkable guests who share their journeys, insights, and practical advice for living a more fulfilling life. www.instagram.com/sarah_arvizu