Client Testimonials
From the bottom of my heart, thank you to each and every client who took the time to share their experience. Your kind words mean the world to me and will continue to echo in my heart.
Tracey Grebinsky - Yoga therapeutics • Assisted Stretch Therapy • Wellbeing coach // IBI GROUP PROGRAM
““Before the program, I had a lot of ideas and a vision in my head of what I wanted, but I struggled with the "how" of implementing them into my business. As a Yoga and Stretch Therapist, my skills lie in the daily face-to-face realm, and moving that online seemed daunting.
In the last few months, Maika has helped me establish my brand's foundational structure online in a way that truly reflects who I am and what I share with the world.
Maika has provided support and learning in all aspects of this process, including clarifying my vision, proper scheduling and accountability, easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions for building an online presence, and practical tips to simplify it all. I still have so much to learn, but I feel supported and heard. That's invaluable!
I enjoy the monthly group calls we have with the other program participants. As a solo, small business owner, brainstorming conversations with others is really inspiring. I also enjoy how thorough Maika is in her answers to my questions. She often goes beyond expectation, creating new learning content that not only answers my question but also provides knowledge and a new lesson for the whole group.
Thank you, Maika! Loving this so far.”
JOHN CONSTAS, GUT HEALTH COACH // Private Mentorship
“Before I came to see Maika, I was feeling lost, not sure where the vision of the business was going, the purpose behind why I was doing things.
Maika helped me go deep with her questions and understand that I don't have to always be perfect, that the journey in entrepreneurship is something that's going to have a lot of ups and downs, and that just taking it day by day, realigning myself with my values and what's important to me, and building the business around that, was a very important insight.
Her insights, not only in the internal work, but also in running a business; hearing how she has been doing it, gave me inspiration to apply some of the things to my own business and elevate my client experience. Maika really goes above and beyond to give you an excellent experience and make sure you come out of this with value that you'll be able to have for the rest of your life, on this entrepreneurship journey.”
WATCH JOHN CONTAS’ VIDEO TESTIMONIAL ABOUT THE PRIVATE COACHING EXPERIENCE HERE
Zeynep Gürsoy, Designer & Founder, Tara Folks Accessories // Private Mentorship
“Before working with Maika, I was constantly overwhelmed. Time management was a nightmare, I couldn't find important documents, and I felt stressed about the constant grind of Instagram. Plus, I worried about the high costs of marketing.
Working with Maika completely shifted my perspective. She reminded me that the journey of growth is more important than the destination. By planning ahead and organizing my tasks, I've been able to streamline my workflow and take impactful actions.
In just six months, I've consistently published monthly newsletters, organized my digital space, and improved my time management skills. Most importantly, I've transformed my mindset. I've gone from feeling like my business was a failure to being proud of my business and myself.
Maika was like having a mentor and guide by my side. Her tools, wisdom, and compassion were invaluable to my success.”
CHECK OUT ZEYNEP’s INTERVIEW IN MY CLIENT SPOTLIGHT
MIMI YU, ARTIST, AUTHOR, SPEAKER, CELLIST // CLARITY BREAKTHROUGH COACHING
“My name is Mimi and I help women achieve abundance and freedom through body and mind methods rooted in taoist traditions. My biggest challenge before working with Maika was pricing and payment consistency. Working with Maika has helped me transform and sell the three workshops within a three month period successfully.
I was able to do the launch and re-connnect with old alumni as well, thanks to Maika's help with implementation. Maika answered all my questions with grace and thoughtfulness. Thank you so much”.
Zeynep Denizci Kotil, Founder at TAGGED Design Management and NOSTOS LIVING// Private Mentorship
“When I started the program, I did not know how this program was going to change my life. I thought we would focus more on the daily tasks and business side. However, Maika's program includes much more than I have expected. It touched every aspect of my life. Being a mom of two and working is not easy; you have to plan your life as a whole. Maika taught me how to do this and how to be happy and satisfied in my life with the plans I make. Also, she unleashed my fears and created awareness, which helped me progress in the business. I can't thank her enough for all the support, positive energy, and motivation she has given me.”
Isabelle Naud, Health & Wellbeing Coach FOR international electronic music professionals and other creatives // private mentorship and group program
In 2020, I started working with Maika and joined the Soulful Success group coaching program. The program provided foundational ideas for my health and well-being coaching business. We worked on my mission, vision, and values. Then, I worked 1:1 with Maika for 6 months, and we launched the first foundations of my business (website, branding, content pillars). After that, I joined the Intentional Business Immersion group program. Since then, I have managed to set up my newsletter, create several sales pages, and put in place time management systems.
I love Maika's gentle and pragmatic approach. She prioritizes simplifying and being mindful of where we invest our time and energy. I have grown a lot as an entrepreneur thanks to Maika's guidance. Thank you, Maika, for your wonderful work!
Anne Laure Py, Founder, Craftspring // private mentorship
“Working with Maika was transformational for my business and my leadership. Maika created a safe and dynamic space for me to explore the key blockages holding back our growth as a company and my personal growth as a manager and a leader. She helped me figure out where those pain points originated. She guided me as I crafted and implemented a strategy to rekindle my joy and confidence at work while energizing our team. Maika helped me unlock our potential, enabling us to achieve beyond our financial goals while bringing a newfound calm and serenity to our business.
Maika was a kind and thoughtful guide. She was a true collaborator who asked the right questions and was always there to provide timely and impactful feedback. I highly recommend working with Maika to dig deep into your business and unleash its potential and yours, too.”
Stacie Allan, Translator and Cultural Project Consultant // group program
“In IBI, Maika guides you to develop a holistic and sustainable approach to your business. The course content covers all the key building blocks to establish solid foundations for your professional activities and to learn how to communicate your unique offering. Yet, the most valuable change for me has been the transformation in myself as a business owner: I am now calmer and more confident in both my professional and personal life. Above all, IBI is an invitation to establish your own rhythm and to develop your business on your own terms.”
Khadija Bennani, Conscious Parenting Coach and Mindfulness Teacher, Founder, Le Parent Conscient // private mentorship
“Maika has been a tremendous supporter in my journey as an entrepreneur leading a heart-centered business. Part coach, part wisdom teacher, she has consistently led our sessions with laser-sharp focus and compassion. With her principles and effective tools, Maika helped me shift from feeling lost and overwhelmed to clear and confident. Today, I feel enthusiastic and peaceful about my business. Thank you, Maika, for honoring your higher calling and inspiring us to do the same!”
Keith Eliott, Mastering Engineer And Founder at Resonant Rhythm // IBI GROUP PROGRAM
"I believe this Digital Momentum workshop content was carefully laid out and presented in a manner that caters to a large audience that has yet to discover the power of digital systems. For those embarking on this journey, the workshop offered valuable insights, providing a thoughtful introduction to incorporating a whole set of digital tools into a holistic system for a solo entrepreneur. I see the potential for this to evolve into a series, delving into both the digital tools and the methodologies that can maximize their utility."
Deni Eksioglu, Founder, Strong Roots Istanbul // private mentorship
“Before I started the Intentional Building Coaching program, I was so overwhelmed and honestly didn't even know where to begin with starting my business! Working with Maika, I have learned so much about not only how I want to run my business but also about the way in which I want to live my life - the change that this coaching process has brought to every aspect of my life is immeasurable!
Maika is not only calm and insightful but also clear and organized. I feel like I can ask her anything through a clear and consistent line of communication. I always feel seen and supported, and this has benefitted my work tremendously. In addition, all the systems and tools that she has introduced in our sessions have been very helpful and have helped me derive more joy from both my business and personal life. Working with Maika has been a true joy and has changed my whole life. I feel calmer, more in control, more productive, and happier with my work than I have ever felt.”
Watch a video testimonial from Deni Eksioglu’s about my private mentorship program
Rebecca Hunter Kelm, Copywriter // IBI group program
“Before I started the IBI curriculum, I was floundering myself and freelancing. I was saying yes to any jobs on Upwork, which were inconsistent and poorly paid.I didn't have the confidence to put my face out there, didn't have a work social media account, and was terrified about building a website!
I knew nothing about marketing apart from what I saw on the internet, which is often very intimidating and seems unattainable, because of all these six-figure billionaire women. That's just not me; I didn't feel aligned with what I saw on the internet.
So, as somebody who has a multifaceted life, and likes to volunteer, and wants to be a present mom, Maika’s approach has been brilliant for me because it's gentle. It might be slower than other approaches, but it means I can build a business while not burning out. I've learned so much, including all of the fundamentals of building a solid business. The way Maika teaches is so gentle, and she never makes you feel out of your depth. She makes you feel held and safe, and the lessons are self-paced so you can learn at your own pace. The circle community gives you that space for accountability and connection to others. I would fully recommend IBI particularly if you are beginning to build your dream business. 100%. What you get for the money that you pay is worth way more than the investment; you will get so much more back!”
Bridget Rooth, BREATH COACH AND YOGA TEACHER, Founder, MindSteadyGo // private mentorship
“I loved my 6-month coaching program with Maika. I started working with Maika as a student on a 6-week course, and I was so impressed with the attention, care, and sharp feedback that she gave me that I decided to sign up as a coachee. What a fabulous six months – I really did embrace the meaning of intention with Maika’s help. I achieved some of the big goals I set for my business, built some time-saving systems that serve me every day and gained clarity & confidence around what was a new business when I started with her. I would describe Maika as a grounding, challenging & caring coach – totally recommend working with her. Your business will love you for it!”
Ayşegül Boz Baltacı, BIRTH Educator aND Doula // IBI group program
“IBI is such a carefully curated program, easy to implement. It supports you in many aspects of your business and even life since we are aiming for a value-based business. Maika's patience and answers to every single question are incredibly helpful. Thank you, Maika, for all you have done for our group, and looking forward to being involved in the new year!”
Jessica LOUISE, SOMATIC HEALING AND TRANSFORMATION COACH // private mentorship
“The 6-month private coaching program exceeded all my expectations. I've learned so much about myself and my business. I started with Maika feeling stuck and not knowing that I wanted to do more with my business and moved into a place of real confidence. Some of our sessions worked a lot with self-doubt, the inner critic, moving past the fear of stepping into my coaching business, my vision of what I want, and believing in myself. Maika has an intuitive way of working. She has empowered me to look within and find my answers. I've been able to step into my confidence.
And she speaks about the five pillars of business. These have been the foundation with which I can move forward in my life and have allowed me to reflect on where I spend my time and priorities.
I would highly recommend coaching with Maika—particularly the six-month coaching program. I initially hesitated to invest in myself, but it has been invaluable.”
watch jessica louise’s video testimonial about her coaching experience with Maika
Isabelle Pascal, Creative Consultant, Founder WuHao & ShiLiu // Group Coaching Program
“Maika’s coaching was absolutely amazing. She guided us step by step through the ten weeks with special enthusiasm and very rare attention. The process was really clear and allowed us to move forward with confidence. The group Maika had created was also an amazing one. We learned a lot from each other. I found a lot of clarity in a very confusing period. It helps me clarify my intentions both professionally and personally and create a more realistic and « good to myself » action plan. At the end of the program, I had a clear plan, the tools I was craving, and enough confidence to launch part 1 of the plan.”
Sara Naderi, Creative Copywriter // private mentorship
“Maika embodies everything I need in a mentor and more. Her intuition about what I needed, when I needed it, was and still continues to be the most invaluable experience for me. When I came to her, I had very little knowledge of what it took to start a business. Furthermore, we started working together right before the pandemic hit -to say timing wasn't on my side would be an understatement. But, with her patience, resources, knowledge, and communication skills, I now have a growing copywriting business despite the odds stacked against all of us. I still stop and pinch myself that this all happened while I was stuck at home with three young kids. I built the foundations of a business while staying true to myself and my community.
Maika's powerful words stay with me throughout the day, and I'm constantly repeating them in my head -- both in good and challenging moments. Her profound impact will have a lasting ripple effect on my business, financial future, family, and the people I serve.”
Amelie Papin, Mental Fitness Coach & Trainer // group coaching program
“Maika is a genuine, trustworthy business coach. I highly appreciate and value her frameworks, tools, strategies, and structured approach, as well as her peaceful, calming energy and rituals. And I also very much enjoyed connecting with like-minded entrepreneurs who became wonderful accountability buddies throughout the program. I gained the tools and systems to define my vision and structure, create my 8-week Mental Fitness group program, and gain the confidence and motivation to launch my program. And I signed three clients within the month following its launch! I recommend her group coaching program to any entrepreneur seeking clarity on their vision and launch their ideas into action with sustainable tools and systems.”
Natalie Beard, Founder, Ubuntu Family Initiative // private mentorship
“A natural coach, Maika is very well organized during her sessions. She approached a difficult subject in a considered and informative manner. Maika clearly has a wealth of industry experience and knowledge, which she readily demonstrates. We had already accomplished most of our objectives in the first month of working together. Within the first 20 minutes of our second session, Maika had already identified the root causes of my problem.
I’ll forever be grateful for the encouragement she gave me when I needed it. Over the following two sessions with her, we built a robust and actionable plan for growth that we then implemented. Those actions have and continue to have immediate effect.
She is an exceptional coach; her methods and delivery are brilliant! I look forward to continuing working with Maika with so much yet to learn!”
Charlene Wang De Chen, Founder, Tranquil Tuesdays // Group Coaching Program
“I started the program with an inkling of an idea and a general guiding belief that there was more for me to do with my old business, Tranquil Tuesdays but didn't know exactly what the new vision for my business could be. I was also wary of engaging with my entrepreneurship impulses because I was so burnt out by the last iteration of Tranquil Tuesdays and knew that if I was going to start thinking of a new vision for my business, I needed to learn some more sustainable business practices for myself and a more gentle approach to the work.
Maika's unique ability to be completely gentle, elegant, kind, and laser-focused, backed up by many thoughtful, intentional, and inspired business systems, practices, and rituals, addressed all these needs. I enjoyed her approach to working on your business and was delighted to discover that by following her exercises, approach, and systems, I somehow (and what feels like magically) uncovered a clear vision for what my business could be.
This new clear vision was so inspiring and energizing. As soon as I started feeling familiar sensations of overwhelm, Maika entered with all her sustainable and gentle business systems, encouraging mindsets, and intentional rituals to keep me grounded and connected to my most creative and inspired self.
I could never have imagined ten weeks ago that I would end this program with the confidence, strength, and motivation to move forward with a clear vision and a detailed and sustainable working plan for the next six months.
The group coaching program was a source of such deep reflective growth and powerful transformation for me. I always think of those weeks together with the group with a level of almost sacred reverence and appreciation. From now on, I will always wish for that same level of connectedness to my deepest, most creative, and supported self every November and January. It felt so special to end the year and start a new one in the transformational kocoon (spa!) of Soulful Success.”
Why Work With Me?
It's simple. I practice what I preach.
I’ve experienced the multifaceted nature of entrepreneurship over the last 20 years. And if I were to categorize my life into ‘before coaching’ and ‘after coaching,’ guess which one I’d choose a hundred times over?
I am so convinced of the power of coaching that I dedicated my life to it. I've helped incredible change-makers through coaching and workshops to:
Set up their online or brick-and-mortar business
Craft their signature offer and get their first clients
Create and launch new services/products
Scale their business and exceed their revenue goals
Optimize their business so they can create with more flow
When you work with me as your coach, you’ll have access to all my experience and resources. I’ll offer bespoke support and personal insights that have sustained me throughout the ups and downs of the entrepreneurship adventure.
When you wholeheartedly go all in on your business, you can expect your transformation to cascade from within and onto your family and wider circle.