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I finally started my own business

/ Cate Tracey / 4 Comments

You read that right! I started my own business. I’ve always wanted to help people outside of the “typical” business world, and I’m finally taking the plunge. I’m a certified professional coach (CPC) and TEFL-certified tutor, and want to help others find joy in life during and after a major life change. This can include divorce, relocation, career and more. I’ve been through so much in my life and I would love to continue helping others who are going through their own journeys.

Here’s the timeline of how things went:

  • August – I started my professional coaching certification through the University of Georgia, because I’m tired of corporate and truly want to help others.
  • December – I officially registered for and launched my LLC: Cate Tracey Coaching.
  • January – I officially graduated from the certification program!
  • February – My website was built, and made me appreciate UX and other web features even more.
  • This month – I’m going all-in on social media and I’m trying to create better reach, page views and engagement overall.

My goal is to have my business full-time up-and-running before the end of this year. It’s an aggressive goal, but I’m aiming high so I can keep at my North Star. I have a few clients right now but I hope to grow this enough so I can do this full-time. This is the only career path I have ever been excited about, and to finally feel excited about my career and professional purpose feels incredibly inspiring.

And no: this blog will not become a professional coaching blog, but I did want to share this news with y’all. 🫶

Here’s where you can find me:

I’m excited for this new chapter and have faith that it’s all going to work out. I can’t wait to help more people and continue to grow in this profession!

Three mantras for 2024✨

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One of my favorite high school mentors posts three guiding principles on LinkedIn at the start of the new year. This man is such an inspiration because he motivated me to pick the university I attended, married the love of his life against all odds, and he and his husband recently adopted their first child together. I wanted to challenge myself, do some reflecting, and chose my own three guiding words – or mantras – for the year.

Detaching

Letting go of past hurt. Not feeling like a burden to others. Continuously healing from past trauma. Lessening the heavy blow on my heart. Looking back quickly rather than mulling over the past. Putting myself first so I can be better for the ones I love most. The true art of letting go — and creating space for current and new memories.

Seattle, Washington (Summer 2023)

Healthiness

Physical, mental and emotional healthiness. Continuing with dance, therapy and other exercises. Progressing with setting healthy boundaries and radically accepting where certain family and friend relationships stand. Stretching every day (when possible) and pushing myself with dance classes. Learning to make working out fun again. Pushing myself to get back into music and French lessons for mental health and “gymnastics.”

Bergen, Norway (Summer 2016)

Adventure

(Although I’ve never “not been adventurous”) 😉

Going white water rafting in Georgia. Putting myself out there in dance and elsewhere. Visiting at least one new country with Alex this year. Taking more career risks and discovering my true passion(s). Feeling a true sense of adventure in my heart.

Cortez, Colorado (Summer 2020)

What are your mantras for 2024?✨