There was time when we thought the Polar Vortex would never leave us. Slowly but surely (it is Rochester after all), spring came and helped us to forgive winter, as we saw each bud pop through the earth. With a beautiful Memorial Day behind us, summer is definitely on the way now and we can’t wait. Every day, there are transformations all around us. Equally exciting and perhaps more important, are the transformations that take place within us! Popoli Realty Team is proud to partner with Maggie Quinn, co-owner of Strong Body Whole Heart as our featured business. If you’ve ever wondered who your best self truly is, if you’ve had trouble making connections between where you are and where you want to be, if you’re just looking for some support, look no further. There’s a difference between trying to handle everything and training to live powerfully. That’s what a transformational coach is all about. But don’t take our word for it. Let’s have Maggie fill us in:
Tell us about your business – how you got into it, how long you’ve been doing it, where you’re based
I am co-owner of Strong Body Whole Heart (SBWH). Our mission is to help individuals transform from the inside out. SBWH started out as a podcasting idea over lunch one day, with Kelly Covert, my business partner in Syracuse. We each had our own coaching companies and we realized as we were working on the birth of our podcast that our mission would be so much stronger if we joined forces. SBWH is a little over a 1 1/2 old. Kelly is in Syracuse and I commute once a week to podcast and work with Kelly along with seeing clients in the Syracuse area. I am based out of Rochester.
What’s unique about your business compared to other similar life coach businesses?
Our hearts’ desire is to see all individuals loving themselves and standing in their true, authentic self each and every day. We believe that once you start with loving you, you can move to a place of truly living and thriving in all areas of your life. We do this by teaching our clients to listen from the heart and we teach them to embrace all of who they are.
We are passionate about reaching out to help others feel inspired and supported. We are willing to reveal our own successes and struggles in our lives, and we endeavor each day to honor who we are in the present and all we can become.
Through One-on-One Coaching, Life By Design, our premier group coaching program, the Strong Body Whole Heart Podcast, and our workshops and retreats, we are committed to empowering individuals with tools and strategies for authentic connection and powerful living
The passion and commitment is evident in so many ways in the business as Maggie shares when asked about a favorite experience:
“I can’t just say one….the best experiences are in my coaching session with clients. When I am coaching my clients, I enter into a time-less state. I connect on such a deep level and I am able to hear the unspoken. I guide them to finding their own answers and when they discover or reveal a piece of themselves that they didn’t see or connect to, I know I am supporting them moving into a more expanded version of themselves and that is truly amazing to be a part of!”
What’s the hardest part about running your business?
I am a bit technically challenged. I am so blessed that my business partner enjoys doing all of the work for our business when it comes to technology. I know how to write, edit, and schedule a blog post but edit the podcast….no way…..keep up with our stats with our email list….have no clue.
Why did you choose to be a coach? Or did it choose you?
My background is in fitness but I always felt like there was something missing not only inside myself, but with my clients as well. At a time in my own life when I was questioning my path, I was given the gift of a weekend getaway to The Shadow Experience retreat with bestselling author Debbie Ford. The weekend was transformational and I knew without a doubt I wanted to coach others. It was like a voice spoke right to my heart saying “you need to do this, this is your calling”. I studied under Debbie for the next 18 months and became a certified Integrative Coach Professional.
When Maggie is not coaching, you’ll most likely find her outside! Whether it’s throwing the football with her son, kayaking with her daughter, or having a potluck with friends and family on the beach, nature fills her soul. Maggie also teaches outdoor boot camp and interval classes and is a marathon coach for a local running store.
If you would like to know more about Strong Body Whole Heart, you can download a free weekly podcast from the website or you can subscribe on I Tunes. They also have a weekly newsletter, and The Daily Blueprint which is M-F 3-5 words of inspiration in your email. Contact Maggie today! It’s the beginning of a new beginning!
If you’d like to make a new beginning by making a move, the Popoli Team is ready to assist. Contact us today for a free neighborhood report and/or a buyer consultation to maximize your purchase power.
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