This episode is a little different.
Today, I’m pulling back the curtain and inviting you into a very raw, very honest conversation.
As we step into a new year, there’s a lot of pressure to fix, hustle, and reinvent. But what if real growth doesn’t come from doing more… and instead comes from getting more truthful with ourselves?
In this episode, I share what’s been unfolding in my own life—where fear has shown up, how grief still walks beside me four years in, and why choosing hope (even when it feels uncomfortable) has been one of the most powerful decisions I continue to make.
This is a conversation about becoming.
About learning to get comfortable being uncomfortable.
About nurturing your spirit while you build a business.
And about stepping into your power—especially your feminine power—without apology.
If you’ve ever felt stuck, played small, questioned your next move, or wondered whether personal or professional growth is supposed to feel this hard… this episode is for you.
Listen to the podcast below or subscribe on Apple, Spotify and most major podcast platforms.
In this episode you’ll learn:
How fear shows up in your life and business and the questions you should ask yourself so that you aren’t making decisions based on fear
What real personal and professional growth looks like
How building the hope muscle helps us succeed
Why it is so important to nurture your spirit and how I plan on nurturing mine
How to be powerful in your feminine energy
What grief looks like for me (4 years in)
Why my coaching clients inspire me to be better every day
How dating and business should push you out of your comfort zone so that you learn how to get comfortable with being uncomfortable.
Why it is important to decide what you will let go of and what I will be letting go of this year
Xo Marianne
Your 2026 Smokin’ Hot Business and Life Plan
If you would like to start 2026 with more clarity, focus and excitement about your business check out my quick starter coaching package
Your Smokin’ Hot 2025 Business and Life Plan is a 3 session transformative coaching package designed exclusively for Home Stagers ready to take on 2026 with gusto.
You’ll get:
👉 Three private coaching sessions for the price of two.
- Laser- focused coaching- Our 3 private coaching sessions will be dedicated to addressing your specific dreams, needs and challenges, providing you with actionable strategies and steps to elevate your Home Staging business.
- Tools and Resources: You will get a video walking you through my custom Life and Business Plan as well as worksheets to implement your personal plan-keeping you organized and on track. They will serve as a roadmap to guide you towards success and growth.
- Mindset Strategies:Together we’ll uncover any limiting beliefs that may be holding you back. I’ll provide proven mindset strategies to help you think bigger and unlock your full potential
My clients often tell me these sessions were the spark that changed everything—from how they run their business to how they show up in life.
Your investment: just $598 (yep, less than 2 staging consultations).
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Connect with Marianne:
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Episode 11: Mindset Hacks For Selling Your Services – Part 1
In this episode Marianne Cherico discusses mindset hacks that help you “sell” your services without feeling salesy. You will learn how to do a deeper dive into what your clients really want, how to be clear about the benefits that you offer ,how to handle fear and so much more!
Episode 10: Video Strategies That Rock
In this episode Tori Toth discusses specifics about how to use different video platforms to grow your business. Whether your marketing and visibility strategy focuses on You Tube, Facebook, Instagram or Linked In, it is important to be intentional about how to use each of these platforms for optimal results. You will learn best practices for leveraging video in social media and so much more!
Episode 9: Reno Project Management
Join us as we discuss Debbe Daley’s approach to renovation, how she mitigates liability for contractors while overseeing projects, how packages help set up client expectations better, and so much more!
Episode 8: Secrets to Buying Wholesale
If you would like to start buying furniture and accessories for your home staging company, this is the episode for you.
You will learn what to ask yourself before you start investing, what you will need in order to open up accounts, what home stagers should invest in, what inventory and financial management systems Michelle recommends, how to price for rental furniture and so much more!
Episode 7: Write Cracklin’ Hot Copy
In this episode Nancy shares her best tips for creating great copy that magnetizes your ideal clients.
Learn how great copy inspires your clients to take action on their own behalf.
Episode 6: Creating a Thriving Team Culture
In this episode Anthea shares her secrets on growing an incredible team by creating a stellar company culture in order to find the best employees for her thriving business.
Learn what hiring mistakes Anthea has made along the way and what she has learned from them.
Episode 5: How To Monetize Celebrity Status
In this episode Rachel Moriarty talks about how she monetizes celebrity status to build her design empire.
Learn how Rachel built her business to attract high quality design clients, brand ambassadorship, licensing agreements and even an HGTV segment.
Episode 4: Design Files E Design
In this episode Sheilah MacSporan, co founder of DesignFiles, discusses how edesign can help you create more business, reach more clients, build better processes, streamline your design jobs and leverage your time better.
Episode 3: Strategic Social Media Strategies
In this session Darla Powell will discuss how she uses Strategic Social Media Strategies to build her Interior Design business as well as the businesses of other designers.
Join us as we discuss what is working today in the social media playground and how you, too can leverage these platforms.
Episode 2: Building An Awesome Design Biz In Rural Massachusetts
In this session Wendy Woloshchuk talks about how she built a successful Design Business in rural Massachusetts.
Learn how Wendy built her business by creating a posse of raving local fans.
Episode 1: Welcome to this Podcast and Mindset Hacks
Welcome to the first episode of Home Stagers and Designers in Fire. I am Marianne Cherico and I am delighted to be your host.
My goal is to bring you lots of valuable information that will help you grow your Home Staging and/or Design Business. This first session is a quick intro to how Mindset effects your success!
