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The End in Mind: Personal Development For Entrepreneurs

The End in Mind: Personal Development For Entrepreneurs

By: Caitlin Durning: Personal Development Coach
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When it comes to personal development we can always be improving who we are. My journey started by working backwards- I asked myself, If I could have my dream life, what would it look like? I used to get stuck in the day to day, now I know what my goals are so I can always keep my End in Mind. My name is Caitlin, I am 25 years old and I and the owner of Meraki Media Management. I started my business after I took an Instagram account from 18,000 followers to 500,000 followers in under a month. We could have never accomplished such a goal without The End in Mind. Throughout this podcast I will share tips, strategies and my experiences with listeners to take the mystery out of what it take to start a successful online business. Join us, because we know if you don't know where you're going, you might end up somewhere else. Visit our website https://www.merakimediamanagement.com/ for more information Follow our instagram for daily posts and stories on improving your brand on social media @meraki_media_management Book a free call with Caitlin : calendly.com/merakimediamanagementCaitlin Durning Economics Leadership Management & Leadership Marketing Marketing & Sales
Episodes
  • Protecting Your Peace, Equity & Energy in Business with Elle George
    Dec 17 2025
    In this episode of The End in Mind, Caitlin sits down with Elle George, a multi–7-figure entrepreneur, founder, and author who rebuilt her businesses after surviving toxic partnerships, hostile takeovers, and millions in legal battles.Elle shares what most founders never talk about: how quickly misaligned partnerships can destroy trust, finances, and peace — and how to protect yourself before you sign the wrong deal.This conversation explores what it really means to scale with integrity, why urgency is one of the biggest red flags in business, and how to align values before ambition. Elle introduces her Deal Readiness Framework, designed to help entrepreneurs slow down, ask better questions, and document decisions so growth doesn’t come at the cost of burnout or regret.If you’re navigating partnerships, investors, or major business decisions — this episode will help you lead with clarity, confidence, and discernment.Connect with Elle:- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.elle.george/- Website & Book: https://www.beforeyoushakehands.com*Loved this episode?*Share it with a fellow founder, leave a review, or DM Caitlin on Instagram @meraki_media_management with your biggest takeaway! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    32 mins
  • Scaling with Clarity | Maritza Davila
    Dec 10 2025
    In this week’s episode of The End in Mind, I’m joined by Maritza Davila — a business growth strategist known for helping 6–7 figure business owners eliminate inefficiencies, strengthen their leadership, and create the systems required for predictable, sustainable growth.Maritza brings more than a decade of experience across operations, team development, and business scaling. She’s supported industry-leading companies nationwide, earned recognition in top publications and podcasts, and developed her proprietary G.R.O.W. methodology to help owners get out of survival mode and into strategic leadership.In our conversation, we dive into:- Why entrepreneurs often outgrow traditional workplaces — and how that sparks their first leap into business- What actually creates clarity when you feel scattered, overwhelmed, or “too in the weeds”- The shift from doer to leader — and why so many business owners get stuck there- How to build a team you trust, set clear expectations, and stop managing chaos- How often to repeat expectations (hint: studies show 7–12 times!) and why repetition is a leadership skill- Why systems and predictable processes protect your client experience — and your sanity- Why your team’s performance is always tied back to your clarity as a CEO- What it looks like to scale to $700K–$5M without burning out — and why tracking your goals weekly doubles your success rateMaritza’s blend of honesty, strategy, and practicality makes this episode a must-listen for anyone ready to step into true leadership and grow their business with intention — not hustle.Connect with Maritza:- Website: www.opt360.co- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maritzadavila/- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_maritzadavila/*Loved this episode?*Share it with a fellow entrepreneur who’s ready to scale or DM me on Instagram (@meraki_media_management) with your biggest takeaway. Your reviews and shares help The End in Mind reach even more entrepreneurs who are ready to grow with clarity and intention! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    43 mins
  • Healing Your Relationship with Food & Reclaiming Your Power with Marla Mervis-Hartmann
    Dec 3 2025
    In this deeply meaningful episode of The End in Mind, I’m joined by Marla Mervis-Hartmann — bestselling author of Be-Friend Yourself, TEDx speaker, Reiki Master, and the creator of Love Your Body Love Yourself.Marla is known for her compassionate and intuitive approach to healing emotional eating, body shame, and the deeper wounds that keep so many people stuck in cycles of control, restriction, obsession, or disconnection. Her work goes far beyond food — it’s about coming home to yourself.Together, we explore:- What emotional eating really is (and what it’s not)- How food can become a coping mechanism for grounding, avoiding, or bypassing deeper emotions- The difference between “dieting” and true nourishment- How spiritual connection plays a role in healing body image- Why so many high-achieving entrepreneurs get stuck in loops of “overthinking, overworking, and overeating”- How childhood environments shape our relationship with food and our bodies- Why getting into your body (not just your mind) is essential for healing- How to rebuild trust with food, your body, and yourself- Practical tools for moving through overwhelm without abandoning yourself- What to do when healing uncovers a “void” or identity gap — and how to fill it with self-love rather than old patternsThis conversation is filled with wisdom, grounded spirituality, and gentle reminders that we don’t heal through force — we heal through safety, compassion, and connection.Connect with Marla & Explore Her Work:- Her Book: Be-Friend Yourself: https://www.loveyourbodyloveyourself.com/book- Free Gift — Breaking the Cycle of Emotional Eating: https://goloveyourbodyloveyourself.com/emotionaleating- Website: www.LoveYourBodyLoveYourself.com- TEDx Talk: The Secret Ingredient of Feeling Good in Your Body: https://youtu.be/nEVjlT9B6dU?si=0--OdXuS_qTEi1X9- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/marlamervis- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/loveyourbodyloveyourselfalways- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/loveyourbodyloveyourselfhttps://www.facebook.com/marla.mervis*Loved this episode?*Send me a DM on Instagram @meraki_media_management — I’d love to hear your reflections, your story, or what resonated most. Sharing these episodes or leaving a review helps this community grow and reach more people who need these conversations. Thank you for being here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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