Michael Mapes

10/12/2025

Persistence. Tenacity. Love of animals.

10/02/2025

True success is an energy. One you access through building trust in your vision.

09/25/2025

I know that anyone with visionary, bold and progressive values right now is feeling the strain. I don’t have all the answers and I know the road ahead is not going to be easy. What I do know is that you aren’t alone, the world STILL needs yours gifts, and I’m working hard to allow my own inner voice to guide in me so that I can continue to serve you.

05/27/2025

Your face is not a vanity project. It's your brand’s trust signal.

One of the biggest myths in personal branding is that your photos are just decoration. A nice-to-have. Something you’ll “get to later.”

But if you’re a coach, consultant, creative, healer, or founder—your audience doesn’t connect with your logo.
They connect with you.

The difference between you and Nike or Coca-Cola isn’t effort, or value, or vision. It’s that they have decades of mass marketing, and you have something even more powerful:

Presence.

When people see your face—your eyes, your energy, your story-in-a-glance—it creates immediate emotional safety. It builds familiarity. And it says: This is a real person who stands behind what they do.

So don’t hide behind graphics, generic stock photos, or long text blocks hoping someone will read to the end.

Show up.

Use beautiful, intentional headshots and messy, in-the-moment candids. The truth is, both are valuable. Both are real. And both remind your audience that the brand is you.

Let them see you.
Let them trust you.
Let your presence do the work.

05/20/2025

Use your power.
Your business. Your platform. Your voice.
To inspire. To educate. To entertain.
The world is listening.

05/19/2025

Grateful to have met with Monica Sandoval of Sioux City Cleaning Company today.

As business owners, we’re taught to hustle harder, do more, carry it all. But sometimes, the most strategic move isn’t another task—it’s taking one off our plate.

Outsourcing domestic work isn’t a luxury. It’s a decision to protect your time, energy, and focus—so you can pour more into your mission, your clients, your freedom.

Monica’s team helps make that possible. If you’re in the area and craving some breathing room, check them out.

Let’s normalize success that includes support.

05/15/2025

Networking is not me of the best ways to get great clients quickly - here’s how to become better at it.

05/14/2025

Most entrepreneurs aren’t lazy or unfocused.
They’re just working on the wrong part of the business for the stage they’re in.

I created the Conscious Business Assessment to help you get clear on: what's working, what's not, and what to prioritize next to actually create momentum. You can get your copy (no opt-in needed):

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1nSAdYTpwidImwV4EYorgEgXuYelNI7WdIIVZp6CKjz8/edit?usp=sharing

Fill it out and send me a message—I’ll walk you through it personally and help you identify one action you can take immediately to grow.

The Conscious Business Assessment Answer Y (yes) or N (no) for each statement. Tally your totals at the bottom of each section. Marketing (Y/N) ___ I generate consistent leads for my business ___ I use email marketing to generate leads ___ I use speaking to generate leads ___ I use networking...

03/06/2025

We're covering some really crucial topics on our weekly FB Live in the Let Us Help You Launch Group. This month includes strategy, 6-figure business models, ex*****on and client attraction. You can catch the replays as well https://www.facebook.com/groups/wealthyhealer

02/26/2025

How to tap into who you are to choose marketing that works.