Your Path Coaching and Consulting

08/27/2026

Yesterday BLCK Streek hosted their Black Owned Field Trip. It was a great opportunity to network, and be exposed to black businesses in the Richmond area.
If you are planning an event, make sure to reach out to these businesses.
Charde’s Kitchen Wedding + Event Venue + Decor + Planning | VA DC MD

Thank you to Virginia Tourism and the City of Richmond for supporting this event.

08/20/2026

Dorian Cunion launched Your Path Coaching and Consulting to serve as a resource for business owners aspiring to build $2 million businesses.

Growing to $200K, or even $ 500K, in revenue can be achieved through raw determination and hard work, but at some point, most busines owners stall and benefit from the thought partnership, guidance, and accountability that come from working with a business strategist.

If growth is getting hard and you feel you could benefit from some help, schedule a discovery call so we can discuss how we can help you achieve your goals.
https://www.yourpathexecutivesolutions.com/contact

08/19/2026

Have you ever been at an event, been asked to introduce yourself, share a little about your business, and struggled to communicate effectively?

Whether you have been in business for years or are just getting started, communicating who you are and what you do effectively is essential to growing your business.

On September 2nd, at 6 pm, the Downtown Ashland Association and Central Virginia African American Chamber of Commerce will be sponsoring a workshop that I will be on “How to Pitch Your Business Effectively”

During this interactive session, you will have an opportunity to practice an elevator pitch, learn how to prep for a pitch competition, and, most importantly, manage your stress and anxiety related to speaking in public.

Follow this link to register. https://lnkd.in/en-dhZ99
https://pamunkeylibrary.libcal.com/event/16043313

08/19/2026

Happy National Couples Day.
Salute to all of the married business partners.
It is hard enough to find a life partner, but you have to consider yourself especially fortunate when you find someone that you can run a business with.

08/17/2026

If you are like me, you go to the doctor once a year. During those visits, they run tests, check your blood pressure, weight, pulse, and evaluate your health.

If your metrics are within normal thresholds, the doctor will tell you to keep doing what you are doing.

If you have gained or lost a lot of weight, have high blood pressure or cholesterol, or show other signs of poor health, the doctor will likely prescribe an action for you to take.

That action might be starting medication, changing your diet, exercising more, or seeing a specialist.

We go to the doctor once a year because we know proactive medicine is better than reactive emergency care.

The same is true for your business. It can be tempting to think that coaching is only needed when something goes wrong. In reality, starting with a coach while your business is healthy can help you avoid future problems by identifying small issues before they become serious and by putting strategies in place to support faster growth.

When you engage a coach early, you proactively strengthen your business and can often achieve your goals more efficiently.

Proactively working with a business coach can help you:

1: Acquire the capital needed to fund business growth.

2: Refine your marketing strategy to support business growth

3: Document and improve business processes.

4: Acquire, develop, and retain the talent you need to scale.

5:Build a long-term strategy that is easily converted into monthly goals

If you're curious how working with us could help your business, send us a direct message.

We will send you a 25-question business assessment to help identify areas of your business you can improve through coaching. Once you complete the assessment, you will receive a personalized summary that highlights your business's strengths and points out any areas that may need attention. Based on the results, we will work with you to develop a clear action plan tailored to your specific needs, so you know exactly where to focus your efforts for the greatest impact.

08/13/2026

Nailing your pitch isn’t about memorizing a script—it’s about connecting with your audience in a clear and genuine way, whether you have 30 seconds at a networking event or 10 minutes in a boardroom.

Join Dorian Cunion of Your Path Coaching & Consulting for Entrepreneurial Boot Camp: Developing Your Business Pitch! This free, hands-on 60-minute workshop is created specifically for small business owners, solo founders, and early-stage entrepreneurs.

Proudly presented in partnership with the Central Virginia African American Chamber, Pamunkey Regional Library, and Downtown Ashland Association. What you’ll learn:
The 4-Part Intro Formula for everyday networking
How to use core business model concepts to structure formal pitches
Live, supportive micro-practice with personalized feedback
How to use AI tools responsibly to refine your message

"Attended a pitch workshop run by Your Path Coaching & Consulting, and I was absolutely delighted... very knowledgeable, personable, and easy to follow!" —
Past Workshop Attendee

Event Details:Date: Wednesday, September 2, 2026
Time: 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Location: Ashland Library
Cost: Free (Registration Required)
Space is kept small so everyone gets time for personalized feedback! Save your spot today: https://pamunkeylibrary.libcal.com/event/16043313

08/11/2026

Nailing your business pitch isn’t about memorizing a rigid script—it’s about genuine connection.

Join us on Wednesday, September 2 at the Ashland Library for a free 60-minute interactive workshop: Entrepreneurial Boot Camp: Developing Your Business Pitch!

Facilitated by executive coach Dorian Cunion, this session will help you craft a crisp 30-second introduction and gain the knowledge necessary to improve your business pitch skills.

Presented in partnership with: Central Virginia African American Chamber, Pamunkey Regional Library, Downtown Ashland Association

What we're covering:
How to present your business during a networking situation
The foundation for building an effective Business Pitch
Ways to practice your pitch
Best practices for leveraging AI

Message us for more details.

08/07/2026

During a recent workshop, Dorian Cunion shared how Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) can be a helpful resource for small business owners seeking technical assistance, grants, and other funding opportunities.

If you have never visited the website, check it out.

What resources do you leverage to grow your business?

Welcome to the LISC Resource Library where the entire catalog of LISC's publications, webinars, case studies and more are all in one place. Search the library below to find the resources you need and check back often to view our latest offerings.

08/06/2026

Yesterday we led a workshop at the Ashland Library on capital access. The attendees ranged in age from late 30s to early 80s.

The attendees expressed surprise at the different ways you can use your 401 (k) to fund business growth.

Attending workshops like these is a great way to build community, network with new people, and get answers to questions.

AI is awesome, but sometimes what you need is to interact with other humans.

Follow this page to learn about different business support workshops in Central Virginia.

08/05/2026

Each year, around 14% of established businesses with employees report needing extra funding.

If you run a business, you know how important having cash, or at least access to credit is to your survival.

On Wednesday, August 5th, at 6pm, Dorian Cunion will be leading a workshop on accessing capital at the Ashland Library. Unlike most Access to Capital workshops, this is not put on by a bank that is trying to convince you to move your business checking and savings account over to them.

This event, sponsored by Downtown Ashland Association is intended to create a space for business owners to talk about capital, and how to get more of it.

In support of this workshop, we produced a summary article that touches on the ways of securing capital such as loans, credit cards, grants and pitch competition. At the end of the article is a free job aid that can help business owners identify the steps they need to take to improve their creditworthiness.

Check out the article.
Pass it on to other business owners you know.
And reach out if you have any follow up questions.
Downtown Ashland

https://www.yourpathexecutivesolutions.com/post/what-small-business-owners-need-to-know-about-securing-capital