Building a Lifestyle Business with Emily: How Connection Accelerators Transform Dreams

In this episode Tara and Mare have a Conscious Conversation with Emily, a participant in a Connection Accelerator, described as a weekly Conscious Connection Circle where people share dreams (living intentions), receive support, and witness others’ progress. Emily explains she joined after participating in Mare’s Dream Nudge Challenge, expecting accountability and focus, and saw her dreams evolve from surface-level abundance goals into clearer intentions such as “I’m showing up in my life as my number $1 billion client… now I rest and receive more from the universe with ease.” She shares how the circle helped her set standards, say no, navigate “judgment dragons,” ask for “healthy help,” and integrate business growth with motherhood while avoiding burnout. Emily reframes her work from sales coaching to helping clients build lifestyle businesses. Mare shares how Emily’s coaching helped her generate revenue. Emily recommends the program as fuel to revive and expand dreams, and described the podcast as an invitation and accountability for dream-focused growth.1.  What is a Conscious Conversation?: Learn more here:https://www.connectionproject360.com/2. Learn more about  Reclaiming Our Humanity with Author Peter J.Hughes: https://peterjhughes.com/books/3. Emily Sturgill is a dynamic sales coach, community builder, and a familiar and beloved presence throughout Connection Project 360. She has been part of many of Mare’s groups over the years and also serves as a coach within the Connection Project 360 community — bringing her signature energy, insight, and heart to every space she enters. Emily is the founder of Her Closing Edge™, a sales coaching brand dedicated to helping coaches, consultants, and service providers close more clients through high-converting sales conversations. She is also the creator of the Close More Clients Workshop™, designed to help entrepreneurs master premium value sales with confidence and authenticity. Based in Aurora, Colorado, Emily’s approach is rooted in empowerment — helping women especially step into their power, speak their value, and build businesses that truly thrive.