When we re-launched The Soulful MBA as And She Spoke, we wanted to really lean in and dig deeper into the different paths female entrepreneurs take, and that meant sharing stories other than our own.

And that’s why we’re so excited to host Marlo Ellis, the founder and CEO of The Uncommon Woman with us this week. 

After just having come out of an abusive relationship, Marlo decided to turn her passion for fitness into her very own brick-and-mortar gym. As she worked with her clients, she spotted a pattern:

One thing so many of these women had in common was pain. 

Not a physical pain, not something she could fix in her studio. But something that went deeper than that. 

Marlo’s gym became their safe space. 

Wanting to help more women, Marlo decided to open an online business.

Thus, the Uncommon Woman was born. 

Marlo’s is a story of perseverance, community, and confidence. 

Tune in to learn more about her journey, the importance of community, and how Marlo tackles the underbelly of pain that often lies beneath shiny surfaces. 

Here’s a peek at what else you can expect:

• Marlo’s journey with pain and fitness
• The two legs to The Uncommon Woman now
• How live events and conferences are massively different from online ones
• Setting boundaries on social media
• Training women to be leaders
• Why every woman’s story matters
• The future of Marlo’s business
• Her hunt for the Ideal Client

• Elizabeth Gilbert - Big Magic
• The Uncommon Woman - Website

This Week’s Joy: 

This week’s Joy and Hustle are both from Marlo herself! Her joy is simple (and many of you are gonna agree with her here) - dogs!

On her many travels, she rescues dogs and finds them great homes when she gets back to Canada. 

A ‘Dump List’ was something nearly all of Marlo’s mentors and coaches recommended, so it has to work!

Whenever inspiration strikes, Marlo reaches for the ‘Dump List’ (aka a notebook) and puts it down on paper.

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