Episode 5 | Your First Business Won’t Be Your Last: Stacey Hagen on Reinvention and Real Alignment
Why Your First Business Won’t Be Your Last
In this honest and inspiring conversation, Anastasiia is joined by Stacey Hagen — a certified holistic, trauma-informed business coach and founder of Create Coaching & Consulting — to talk about what it really looks like to evolve your business over time. Stacey opens up about starting out as a life coach, pivoting into business coaching, and eventually landing in her true zone of genius: combining mindset and marketing strategy to help entrepreneurs grow aligned, values-based businesses.
This episode is perfect for anyone who’s struggling with clarity, feeling pressure to “get it right” from the start, or wondering if it’s too late to pivot. It’s not. And you don’t have to burn out to figure it out.
3 Big Takeaways:
Your Version One Is Not Your Forever Business.
Stacey’s journey proves that clarity comes through action — not overthinking. You can start messy, pivot, and still build something incredible.
You Don’t Have to Quit Cold Turkey.
Both Anastasiia and Stacey share how keeping a contract role with their former employers gave them financial stability and the space to grow their businesses with less pressure.
Marketing Yourself Is a Skill You Can Learn.
Even experienced marketers struggle when the product is them. Stacey shares how she navigated self-doubt, imposter syndrome, and the fear of being visible in her new identity.
Connect with Stacey:
🌐 Website: www.createcoachingconsulting.com
📲 Instagram: @create_coaching
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Hi, I’m Anastasiia!
Ukrainian-born, Miami-based, and someone who spent over a decade building a successful marketing career before finally building something that felt like mine.
I didn’t leave corporate on a whim. I left because I wanted creative freedom, flexible time, and a business that aligned with my life — not the other way around.
It started as a freelance gig. Then a full roster. Then a boutique real estate marketing agency. Now, it’s also this — an education platform and podcast that helps women like you transition from “stuck” to “started.”
I’m here to teach you how to build a business that fits your goals, your energy, and your version of success.