Ajarae Coleman is an actor, coach, and entrepreneur whose journey exemplifies the power of following one's artistic calling while building meaningful communities along the way. Growing up in New Jersey, she found early academic success that led her to boarding school through a fortuitous scholarship, followed by Harvard where she studied biological anthropology.

After graduation, her path took her to Los Angeles through Teach for America, where she taught in Compton for two years. This experience, while demanding, revealed her deep capacity for impact and connection with others. During a subsequent corporate role at McMaster Car Supply Company, she discovered her passion for acting through evening classes.

Making the pivotal decision to pursue acting professionally in 2009, Ajarae approached the transition methodically, researching the industry and creating Workshop Guru, a platform connecting actors with casting workshops. This entrepreneurial venture naturally evolved into coaching, where she helps other actors navigate their careers while maintaining her own acting pursuits.

Throughout her journey, Ajarae has developed a disciplined approach to success, incorporating morning routines, accountability partnerships, and strategic goal-setting. Her current focus includes landing a series lead role in a single-camera comedy while expanding her presence internationally.

Now at a personal and professional crossroads, Ajarae is embracing expansion by planning to split her time between Los Angeles and London, viewing this next chapter as an opportunity to grow her artistic career and community across continents.

Website

https://actingresourceguru.com/

Social Media

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ajaraecoleman/

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ajarae/

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Jason Leister is a transformational business mentor who helps people align their authentic selves with sustainable success. Growing up in a strict Mennonite household, he started as a "straight-A sheep," pursuing classical music as a pipe organist and following expected paths until life began showing him different possibilities.

Through early ventures like selling handcrafted oboe reeds with his wife Marin, Jason discovered his gift for understanding how to package and position people's unique talents. A pivotal moment came when losing a $200,000 retainer pushed him to start writing daily emails – a practice he's maintained for 13 years, helping him connect deeply with clients while serving a broader audience.

The birth of their first child catalyzed major life changes, leading Jason and his wife to question conventional systems and structures. They chose home births, homeschooling, and alternative business models through private membership associations, crafting a life aligned with their values rather than societal expectations.

Now based in Hawaii with their ten children, Jason has built a business helping others bridge philosophical principles with practical expression. He works with clients who discover him through his daily writings, guiding them to recognize and monetize their authentic gifts.

Looking ahead, Jason continues to evolve while maintaining his core mission: showing people how to succeed by being truly themselves. His approach emphasizes that each person's path is unique, and success comes from aligning with one's natural rhythms rather than following prescribed formulas.

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Website

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Rachel Elnaugh-LOVE is a former Dragon's Den investor and entrepreneur who founded Red Letter Days, pioneering the experience gift industry in the UK.

Growing up above her father's electrical shop in Essex with four brothers, Rachel developed strong business instincts early on. After receiving multiple university rejections, she found her way into accountancy, which provided vital financial expertise for her future ventures.

At age 24, Rachel launched Red Letter Days from a simple idea about gifting experiences, growing it into a multi-million pound market leader. However, in 2005, while caring for her newborn baby, she faced the devastating loss of her company through what she describes as a "corporate mugging" by fellow Dragons Peter Jones and Theo Paphitis.

This profound setback led Rachel to transform her perspective on business and life. She began speaking at events, wrote a book about business failures, and discovered her talent for mentoring other entrepreneurs. Her journey deepened further through exploration of plant medicine, shamanic practices, and spiritual development.

Today, Rachel combines business mentoring with metaphysical teachings, helping others achieve transformation through what she calls "flowing with the universe." She recently launched a 90-day transformation program and lives by the ocean, where she's developing an online series about effortless and joyful business creation. Her story exemplifies how perceived failures can lead to profound personal and professional evolution.

Book links

Business Nightmares: Hitting Rock Bottom and Coming Out on Top - https://amzn.eu/d/ibjtRUq

Liberation - https://source.tv/liberation/

Prosperity - https://amzn.eu/d/1GAtqtD

Website

https://rachelelnaugh.com/

Social Media

Telegram - https://t.me/rachelspeaksout

YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@rachelelnaughlove

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