FAQ: Recent Client Interview with Quiana Murray

Please take a moment to read this before hiring Quiana.

How long have you been doing what you do and how did you get to be the “Me Time” Queen and Mentor?

To answer this question, it’s probably best that I tell you about a defining moment and resulting “undeniable story” that brought me to where I am today, coaching Moms like you on exactly what to do to be #1 on your “to-do” list quickly.

The defining moment in my life happened in early 2006. A few months earlier, I had received a nice promotion at my job, decided to start my own Career Coaching business, currently co-owned a successful local skincare company, and was living my dream life. So, I agreed to take the big promotion and begin the paperwork to start my Coaching business. Life was really going according to my plan. Just as I got settled and things really were taking off for my career, I found out I was pregnant, with not one but two boys.

Though I was joyful about becoming a Mom, part of this joyful experience was clouded because I had every intention of waiting a few years to begin my family. All I could think was God help me…”What about my career?! What am I going to do?! I don’t want to have to give all this up just to be a “good” Mom?! How in the world am I going to make all of this work?! I’m normally so good at multi-tasking, why can’t I seem to get focused enough to get all this to work?!”

My head was spinning and I literally spent much of my pregnancy and new Mom months depressed and overwhelmed trying to make it all “work”. Mind you, all while living the extremely misunderstood Wife of a Work/Stay-At-Home-Dad lifestyle. It seemed like nothing I tried worked, I always had to either be a devoted Mom OR a devoted career woman. I cried often because I had always been someone so “together” and now I was struggling trying to have my own identity but also be the savvy businesswoman and devoted Mom I knew I could be. This was a really lonely and sad time in my life.

Finally one day I had enough. I sat down and prayed that God would just guide and help me.  He told me to stop trying to carry my burdens and to leave them with Him and share my feelings with my husband without the normal filters I usually used to seem “together”.  After praying for help I told my Husband I was sick and tired of trying to be Super Woman. I wanted to just have 1 MOMENT’S PEACE. I wanted my business up and running, I wanted to continue pursuing contracting opportunities, AND I wanted to do these “career things” while still being a devoted Wife and Mom. And I wasn’t going to wait until the boys grew up (many years from now) to get these things.

My husband being the calm and insightful man that he is, looked me square in the eye and said, “Baby whatever you want to do, I’ll support you”. At that very moment, I broke down and cried. If only I knew WHAT to do and HOW to do it, life would be good. That’s when I made a deep commitment to myself that in 6 months (and not 1 day after that) I was going to be out of what felt like a small little box. I was going to fully put my faith and trust in God to lead me.  He was going to show me the WHAT and even HOW that would make everything (my spiritual-life, family, business, and alone time) work the way I so desperately needed it to.

I dedicated hundreds of hours to prayer, meditation, and letting God guide me to fix what was “off” in my life. I began to read every book on getting your spiritual life in order, getting organized, time management, parenting, marriage, and business building. I took courses, joined groups, and essentially did everything I could to become a God-guided expert at creating the space I needed to get all the “Me Time” I could without sacrificing my family or businesses.

In literally 6 months my life was totally transformed. I no longer felt overwhelmed, frustrated, and ready to give it all up. I was happier, more peaceful, and successful. It was like I was literally living a different life, someone else’s life. And it was the life of my dreams all over again!

During this process, I had a major epiphany! What I enjoyed MOST about my role as a Mom and (multiple) business owner was allowing God to help me create processes to spend more time enjoying both. God showed me my true passion and both my family and businesses were growing more and more successful because of it.

Soon, my colleagues, friends, and extended family began to notice how effortlessly I was able to grow my businesses while still being extremely active with my boys. I was often asked “Quiana, how are you able to do so much and not drop dead from exhaustion? I never get to go out and do anything for myself. You’ve got it good. What’s it you’re doing that I’m not?”

Because I love to help others and know God is the true reason I’m in this place, I’d give them one or two things to do and then told them to shoot me an email in a few weeks to let me know how it went. Every time the person would call me and say “God bless you!  Thank you so much! I’m so glad we talked; I never thought my life could be this way. You’ve made my life 3 times easier. I owe you one!”

That’s when I retired out of my skincare business and made it my mission to be obedient to God and dedicate the rest of my professional life to solely helping other Momprenuers and Working Moms be #1 on their to-do lists without sacrificing their families, careers, or sanity in the process.

Since then, I’ve worked with private clients, support groups, written published articles, established the popular ‘Work It Mama! Newsletter‘, and have created The Work It Mama! Coaching System^TM; a series of 5 important prioritized time-building steps every Working Mom needs to apply to be #1 on her to-do list, in no time flat.

Who are your clients exactly?

I work with Christ-centered Momprenuers and Working Moms just like you who are devoted to their families and have successful careers; however, have never learned how to do both well at the same time so they ALWAYS feel pulled in 100 different directions. That said, the Moms I’ve worked with run the whole gamut:

Momprenuers

Corporate Moms

Single Moms

Married Moms

Work-At-Home Moms

Work-Out-Of-Home Moms

New Moms

Veteran Moms

How are you different from other “Life Coaches?”

First, I use God as my business partner and let Him guide my interactions with clients.  Although we’ll occasionally touch upon marriage, parenting, and business building issues, you have me as a “Me Time” Mentor and Consultant. I ONLY work with Momprenuers and Working Moms. In other words, I don’t consult with people who are not Moms, not spiritually grounded, and not involved in some type of employment (self or other). I humbly refer these people to other Coaches.

What that means to you is that I’m very focused on everything that works for Working Moms. Because my focus is very narrow, what you get with me is no-nonsense, unadulterated expertise on what works for Working Moms. I’ve become an expert at this stuff and that’s why my clients, groups, and customers get exceptional results. Don’t worry I’m also spiritual, humble, compassionate, funny (at least I’d like to think so), and encouraging, which will really motivate you to get great results!

I know it’s easy to get frustrated and give up when you already feel overwhelmed, overworked, and like God has forgotten about you and your situation. With the Work It Mama! Coaching System^TM I’ve built in layers of support to ensure this doesn’t happen. From live coaching calls to newsletters and free eCourses. We make it hard to give up! It’s these supportive opportunities that make all the difference in the world.

What type of personality do you work best with and what is expected of me?

The Work It Mama! Coaching System^TM and all workshops, products, and programs were created for Christ-centered Moms who are absolutely serious and motivated about being their #1 priority and ending the overwhelm and frustration of being a Working Mom, meaning, not having to ever say “I never get to go and do anything for myself!”

They were created for you to put processes in place within a few months (if you’re a real go-getter, weeks!), which will eventually lead you to getting all the “Me Time” you could ever want with your family and clients actually being your cheerleaders along the way-instead of the two or three years, which is a conservative estimate on the traditional time it takes a Working Mom to establish true work-life satisfaction.

I’m a spiritual high achieving go-getter and I’m known to work best with other spiritual high achieving go-getters who are beyond ready to get moving and just want to know exactly what steps to take to be #1 on their to-do lists.

Consider what you’ll do with me to be a learning in action program. You’ll be expected to take serious and steady action. No more excuses, just a very different way of thinking and living complete with full support while you achieve your incredibly exciting goal: more “Me Time” in no time flat without sacrificing your family, career, or sanity.

For what type of professional is this program NOT going to work?

Please know I’m a Christian first and my products and services will always reflect that spirit.  I don’t make light of my faith and some Moms may simply not be comfortable or agree with this.  I’m also very results oriented so I’m extremely selective in who I will work with, I hand-pick my clients. Choosing to (tenderly) refer people away who aren’t well-matched for my programs and won’t get the results for which they would have signed up for. This is simply not fair to these Moms.

The Work It Mama! Coaching System^TM programs and services are NOT for Moms who have absolutely no desire or drive to make changes to their lives. It’s been my experience that Moms who are not completely motivated to change what they’re doing don’t get results with my system. I give tons of articles, tips, and resources but a Mom not really looking to change her attitudes and behavior, don’t trust the information provided and will not do the work.

If you fall within this category, it’s quite fine. We’ve all been through periods in our lives where we feel we simply aren’t ready to make changes. We want to see different results but we just aren’t ready. Do yourself 3 favors:

1. Sign up for the free Work It Mama! tools over email at www.QuianaMurray.com. This free information will get you started toward your goals until you’re mentally ready to work with me one-to-one.

2. Make it a point to participate in all free eCourses, teleclasses, and other learning opportunities. These ongoing opportunities will provide you with a deeper understanding of the principles taught in the Work It Mama! Coaching System^TM.

3. Try reading a good book on changing your mind and attitudes such as Joyce Meyers’ book Battlefield of the Mind. This will help you recognize what attitudes are holding you back and how to start on the path of positive thinking. Once you start thinking positively, you’ll be able to stick to the System.

Doing these three things will help you get prepared for our work. When you’re ready, call my office and we’ll get you started. (I’m in no rush and will be here when you’re ready.)

Another type of person I won’t work with (under any circumstances) is the continual skeptic, as well as Moms who don’t complete their assignments. This way you don’t waste your time and money. If you’re one of these people, I kindly respectfully ask that you not work with me until you’re ready to expand your mind and commit to doing assignments.

What exactly is The Work It Mama! System^TM and what does it include?

Becoming #1 on your To-do list begins with taking meaningful steps to safeguard your spirit, time, desires, and happiness. Then, it means taking consistent action to reprioritize your life. Here’s what the System helps you do:

1. Change your mindset for the better

We work to change your mind about trying to be a Super Woman. God did not put you on this earth to be miserable.  We go through steps to get rid of false, negative, and self-sabotaging beliefs. Then, we replace these beliefs with positive, empowering, and self-supporting beliefs. We also work to develop ways of focusing on what matters most to you so you can go forth and actively pursue these things.

This process is usually the longest but when completed properly; you can’t help but see results. You’ll learn how to let go of thoughts and ultimately actions that work against your progress. We work to create mindsets that are optimistic and motivating so progress happens naturally, quickly, and with little interference (sabotage) from old unproductive mindsets.  You’ll finally feel in integrity with yourself.

2. Decide what you want

Sure you know something is a little “off” in your life, that’s why you called me. But perhaps you’ve lost sight of EXACTLY what you do want or more importantly what God wants for you. We work to figure out what you want in a way that leaves nothing to chance. You’ll discover what you need to be happy, successful, and at peace. We’ll discuss your feelings and actions in a way that pinpoints exactly what’s “missing” in your life. Then, based on what we discover, we work to establish motivators so you find it easy to keep going until you get your desired results.

You’ll be able to articulate your needs (and wants too) in a way that makes it easy for others to understand, meet, and even exceed them. We’ll even practice asking for help and support in a non-demanding way. I’ll also share with you my simple, genuine, yet effective methods for showing gratitude to others. This is a must! I insist on regularly showering everyone I know with gratitude (using these very methods). With these methods, people feel appreciated and want the opportunity to offer me the support and help I need (even without me asking). Through our work, the same can be true for you!

Once you decide what you want, we work to establish a common denominator for your life. Meaning, we’ll figure out how “what you (and God) want” becomes the driving force for everything you do, say, think, and even receive from others. No longer will you feel like something’s “off”, everything will not only be “on” but running smoothly.

3. Make your prioritized Pleasure Plan^TM

Your prioritized Pleasure Plan^TM is one of the most enjoyable parts of the entire Work It Mama! Coaching System^TM. Here you think really big while letting your (decided) priorities guide you. Imagine the opportunity to develop a real plan that’ll get you exactly what you (and God) want step-by-step. Similar to your business plan but only for YOUR life. Your Pleasure Plan^TM is the quickest way to get you out of the situation you’re in and into the life you want.

We work to develop short and long term goals and then develop your plan chock-full of all the supporting resources you need to actually keep you on track. It’s during this process that you’ll develop your support system (if you already have one, you’ll just add to it). You’ll also get to meet other Working Moms in The Work It Mama! Coaching System^TM (and graduates) should you choose to.

Your Pleasure Plan^TM will be created using my fully customizable easy to follow template. This way you’ll never have to reinvent the wheel. We just plug and play. You put your motivators in and the Plan will help guide you the rest of the way. Now how’s that for easy?

Oh and by the way, you’ll also get to add how you’ll celebrate each milestone into your Pleasure Plan^TM. We work to develop private and public celebrations so you and your support system get celebrate every step of the way. With your Pleasure Plan^TM you won’t have to wonder if you’re making any progress, you’ll see right there in black and white.

4. Get organized

No matter how much you want to see your life improve, no matter how awesome your plan, nothing will happen if you don’t create the space you need to make changes. You’ll do this by getting organized. We work to put processes in place that make your life run like a well-oiled machine. Think of it as putting your life on cruise control.

Using your Pleasure Plan^TM as our guide, you’ll set up some of my best PROVEN processes to help you get the TIME you need to work on your life. Each process can easily be tailored to fit YOUR life and YOUR unique wants and dreams. We won’t leave anything to chance.

When you set up your processes you’ll know, nothing is being sacrificed while you work to get what you want. We’ll even go through a step-by-step process for getting your family on-board while you become your top priority. Best of all, the processes you put in place can be tweaked as you progress through The Work It Mama! Coaching System^TM and beyond. So you can say goodbye to disorder in your spirit, life, family, and business.

5. Live your plan

Once we’ve put your plan in place and you’ve developed all the processes you need to run your life, family, and business smoothly, you’ll be ready to put your results on hyper-speed (even more than they already are). When you live your plan God allows you to live free of worry and fear of falling back into old habits, as long as you keep focused.

We work on fine-tuning and updating your plan and processes to accommodate changes, developments, and overall progress in your life. Think of this as maintenance for your life. Though I’d love to work with you forever, this is where you develop the courage and strength to test your waters. 

We begin to transition our regular coaching partnership into a more “touch up as needed” partnership. While you live your plan you no longer need quite as much assistance from me. Rather, I’m here to consult when you’re in need of a “touch up”. This is really exciting because you’ll have absolutely everything in place and working smoothly so you can go forth and live your dream life!

These are the 5 steps of The Work It Mama! Coaching System^TM that I’ve created after working with countless Working Moms to help them become their top priority quickly and without sacrificing their family, business, or sanity in the process.

In addition to these 5 categories, you’ll learn hundreds of things to manage your life more easily, be sure you’re keeping God the center of your life, make your time work for YOU, get the support you want and need from your family, work smarter not harder to reduce the stress and exhaustion holding you back, and set up processes for getting organized in both your home AND your business.

Does this really work?

Yes! The result of our work is an approach to prioritizing your life so that over time and with your commitment, you’ll be your #1 priority so you get to focus on yourself, your family and your business without sacrificing one for the other. (See Client Testimonials)

What results can I expect?

You can expect to:

• Hone in on EXACTLY what you (and God) want for yourself, your family, and your business
• Change your mind about trying to be a Super Woman so you’ll be able to say “I’ve got it made…great family, great business, and tons of time to do what I want!”
• Make a real Pleasure Plan^TM that’ll make prioritizing your life “a piece of cake”
• Get rid of negative self-sabotaging beliefs that work against your progress
• Create new processes that’ll have your life, family, and business running on cruise control
• Set yourself up to get the help you need without nagging, begging, or complaining
• Learn how to effectively show you appreciate the people around you so they feel loved and valued by you
• Set up your life so you only have to “tune up” a few areas here and there, rather than feeling like everything is out of sync and needs to be fixed
• Get proven techniques that’ll help you decide what you want in life and how to gently let your life’s “key players” know
• Use tried and true methods to safeguard your time so you never get overwhelmed again
• Make your life easier by delegating, prioritizing, and organizing your life, family, and business
• Learn techniques to make your time work for you instead of against you
• Get over trying to do everything for everyone
• Build a dynamic support system full of other Moms waiting to support and encourage you
• Learn how to make the most of the support system you already have in place
• Stay accountable to your goals and achieve them
• Work smarter not harder getting your life in order
• Use a step-by-step proven plan to build your new life without totally throwing out your old one
• Learn how to say “no” gracefully but effectively without destroying your solid reputation or stepping on anyone’s toes
• Get processes in place within your very first month so you start seeing results immediately
• Learn what it really feels like to be a successful entrepreneur/Working Mom without feeling like your life is always running you in circles
• See real results that last more than just a few months; based on your desire, drive, and dedication
• Be happier than you ever thought possible
• See more and more of your family, friends, and clients cheering you on and even encouraging you to take more “Me Time” than ever before
• Get more respect and visibility as a Christ-centered devoted Mom and established business woman

Can I contact some of your former clients to see what it’s like to work with you?

Yes, I recommend you do! Go to the Client Testimonials page and read all of them. Notice which ones you feel especially drawn to, either because that Mom has gotten the results you want to get, or because her excitement is bursting through the screen. Send my office an email (Quiana@QuianaMurray.com) and we’ll forward you her contact information. Due to the personal nature of coaching and confidentiality agreements I must get her approval first. However, I’ve never had one former client refuse to speak with someone about her results! By the way, when you call be sure to ask what they got from working with me and my programs.

How quickly can I expect results?

Undoubtedly, this depends on how motivated you are, the dedication you’re willing to give to the System, and how much you put into the assignments we give you. That said, nearly all clients see results within the first couple of months in the form of less overwhelm, more time away from their family and businesses, more organization, and even an increase in productivity (positively improving their business profits). It’s solely up to you.

How can I guarantee myself that I’ll be #1 on my to-do list really quickly?

First and foremost, you absolutely must do all your assignments and fieldwork. Once you commit to being totally focused on being your #1 priority you’ll start to see results immediately. Know that this is not a quick fix that magically happens. Also know that it will not take years and years or waiting for your children to grow up and your business being “perfect” for you to see results.

Instead, all my clients who’ve consistently applied every step of The Work It Mama! Coaching System^TM have successfully achieved true balance in the form of them being their #1 priority years faster than they would have on their own AND without having to sacrifice other things they value such as their spirituality, families, or careers. My clients will tell you this System was well worth their time investment compared to the time they wasted living many years without having one minute to themselves.

Will I recover the investment I put into this coaching program?

Absolutely! Many clients excitedly report they were able to cover their investment often in only one month. The increase in business productivity and harmonious living with their families allow them to be more focused in their businesses and as a result are able to accomplish a lot more. Ultimately improving their bottom line.

Stop reading right now and ask yourself, “What are time away from my business and family responsibilities worth to me, and what if that time away increased both my productivity at work and feeling more connected to my family?” Chances are, the spike in productivity in your business and better relationship with your family will open new doors to happiness and work-life fulfillment you never dreamed possible…something to really think about.

What you’re regularly getting with this System (and my coaching methods) is what I call a series of “AHA Moments” that’ll move you (and ultimately your family and business) faster than you would on your own. You can expect to get lots of “AHA Moments” as well as the vast array of resources you’ve been looking for but haven’t been able to find until now. That’s what you’re investing in: results, more time, more organization, more productivity, more support, a wider network of other Momprenuers/ Working Moms, better relationships, and not just more “information”.

Quiana, based on everything I’ve read and heard about you, I know you’re the one I want to mentor me. What are my options for getting started with you?

Congratulations on taking action and making a decision for success! I’m happy to work with you to achieve your life goals…

I offer a number of intense programs to create results, FAST and ensure you are implementing your processes correctly so that they actually “stick” and meet your life goals for the long-run.

To start being #1 on your to-do list without sacrificing your family, business, or sanity, here are the different programs and products I’ve created for you:

1. I highly recommend that you start with The Fast Track Gold Partnership program where you’ll work with me 3 times a month (once a week) in 30-minute consultations. This option is for high achievers who want to take consistent action in safeguarding their time: re-prioritize, organize, collaborate, and brainstorm with me on any issues you’re currently facing and those that come up.(For some Moms, having the last week of the month to reflect and finish assignments works nicely, even if the results aren’t as quick.) With this option, we get you moving quickly, stay on track, and eliminate any obstacles currently in your way so you can be your #1 priority faster than you would on your own.

2. If you’re the kind of Mom that wants results “yesterday”, The Maverick Your Way Any Day Platinum Partnership program is just for you! This lightening speed - Real-time, Just-in-time Coaching program is not for the faint of heart. Here you’ll work with me for 2 full hours each and every month. If you can hear yourself saying, “I want my coach when I want my coach!” This option is for you. Moms who work best outside of a routine or want to move extraordinarily fast; love the freedom of this program. It’s also for Moms who prefer not to wait until a scheduled appointment to move forward and like to set their own schedule. We make our calls when you want them, for as long as you want them, as often as you need them for up to 2 full hours per month. But don’t worry; we don’t sacrifice quality just because you’re moving a bit faster.

3. Once you really learn The Work It Mama! Coaching System^TM by participating in one of the programs above, you’re technically a Veteran Mama! For you I recommend The Basic Silver Partnership where we work together 2 times a month for 30-minutes. This program was created for independent self-starters who don’t want to speak as often as those in the Maverick or Fast Track Programs. It includes the same Work It Mama! Coaching System^TM tools, resources, and consistent action to safeguarding your time as the others, without the brainstorming or the added collaborative time with me. The focus is on solo assignments outside of the two 30-minute calls per month.

4. If you like a bit slower pace, I recommend trying one of our eCoaching Courses. These specially designed courses dissect one aspect of the System into little bite-sized pieces that’ll help you really fine-tune a certain aspect of your life. Each week you’ll get activities, assignments, and practical content to help you move forward and get real results. If you know you need help with communication, simply select one of our many specially designed courses. This is also perfect for tweaking your Pleasure Plan^TM and getting a slow-paced refresher as needed.

OK, I know which program I want. How do we get started?

Super! Did you know the most outstanding characteristics of successful Moms is that they take real action to make things happen? They take well-informed risks, are determined, and make moves that propel them forward toward success much faster as a result of this. It’s a given that these Moms make decisions based on the opportunities God lays at their feet. That being said, since this feels like the right choice for you, go for it!

Here’s what to do: give my office a call at (301) 579-4915 or email my office at Quiana@QuianaMurray.com and we’ll be happy to answer any questions you have. I can’t wait to meet you in person or on the phone to get you started on your path to more time, better organization, and overall being #1 on your to-do list!

If I’m not quite sure I’m ready to get started, how can I sample your work at a low cost to see if it’s the right solution for me?

A way to sample The Work It Mama! Coaching System^TM is by subscribing to the weekly Work It Mama! Newsletter. ‘The Work It Mama!’ (email) Newsletter provides you with proven articles, the latest tips and powerful tools and techniques from our Work It Mama! Coaching Programs. It’s a must for Moms who want to regularly take consistent steps to become their #1 priority.

I’m ready to do this for myself, not to mention my family and business but I have a couple more questions. Can I call you?

Great, sounds like you’re ready to be propelled into your future! Sure, if you have more questions just use the contact form in the Media Room or email my office at Quiana@QuianaMurray.com or call us directly at 301-579-4915 and we’ll be happy to guide you through the different options to determine which one will be the very best for you. I can’t wait to see you succeed and I’m honored to be the one you chose to help you. Be blessed and let’s get moving!