What
Does Impossible Freedom Look Like?
If you’re a high-achieving founder or CEO who feels stuck in overwork, held back by time constraints, or unsure how to scale your business without sacrificing your life, you’re in good company.
Every powerhouse woman here once felt successful on paper, but trapped in the business they built.
What changed? They chose a different way forward.
Through the Impossible Freedom Equation™, they reclaimed their time, empowered their teams, and reshaped their businesses to create more income, more impact, and more space to live fully.
Their stories aren’t exceptions. They’re examples of leading differently.
And if you’re willing to make that shift, these kinds of results are possible for you too.
From working 60-80 hours a week with no way out, to working 25% of what she used to while landing the biggest contract in company history.
I spent years working 60-80 hours a week, feeling like I could never step away. I knew I wanted to scale back, but I didn’t see how my business could run without me in the middle of everything.
Working with Nadine and Derek gave me a new perspective on leadership. They helped me trust my team, set clear boundaries, and step into a more strategic role. Now, I work 25% of what I used to, my company is thriving, and we secured our biggest contract in history—all while I finally have the time and space to enjoy my life.
– Anne Staines, Sagent | Read Success Story →
From time guilt and decision fatigue to cutting 15 full work weeks from her schedule while more than doubling her revenue.
Before working with Nadine and Derek, I thought success meant working harder, putting in more hours, and constantly chasing growth. But I was stretched thin, struggling to step into the next level of leadership, and unsure how to scale without burning out.
Through Ascend to Freedom, I learned to trust my instincts, reclaim my time, and make bold decisions that actually moved my business forward. I stopped chasing small, incremental wins and started leading with clarity and confidence. The impact? I cut 15 full work weeks from my schedule while more than doubling my revenue. I’m no longer just growing my business—I’m growing it in a way that fuels my freedom.
I'm now growing my business substantially with ease and flow—I don’t have to kill myself hustling and grinding to do it. I get to be an example of growing a business in a sane, healthy way.
– Stef Tschida, Ripplea | Read Success Story →
From survival mode to working just 3.5 days a week, with intentional time for deep thinking, family, nature and yoga.
Before working with Nadine and Derek, I was stuck in survival mode, modeling the same burnout behaviors I saw in my team. I knew something had to change, but wasn’t sure what. Nadine and Derek helped me step back, realign my leadership, and create a healthier, more sustainable path for my business and my life.
Now, I make strategic decisions with confidence, knowing I have the clarity, tools, and support to build the future I envision—for myself, my team, and my family. I no longer feel guilty about investing in my leadership. I see now that taking care of myself isn’t indulgent—it’s necessary."
If you’re thinking about coaching but unsure if it’s the right investment—trust me, it is. I never thought I needed a coach, but working with Nadine and Derek has changed the way I lead, the way I make decisions, and the way I show up in my business and life. Their support has been invaluable."
- Susie Quesada, Ramar Foods | Read Success Story →
From heading toward burnout with sales outpacing her ability to deliver, to a clear path to 4x revenue with a work rhythm that feels luxurious and sustainable.
Before working with Nadine and Derek, I was heading toward burnout—sales were higher than ever, but my ability to deliver was crashing. In just 7 days, they completely transformed my calendar, cutting clutter and inefficiencies while creating a service model that allowed me to scale without overwhelm. Within 30 days, I had a clear path to quadruple my revenue, build a team, and create a work rhythm that felt both luxurious and sustainable. It was like lifting the weight of the world off my shoulders.
– Julie Cabezas, Copy Crimes
From exhausted and ready to throw in the towel, to her highest revenue in 37 years and more vacation time than ever.
I was overworked, exhausted, and questioning whether I should just retire. Nadine and Derek helped me shift my focus, reclaim control, and finally build a business that worked for me instead of running my life. I now show up with more power, enjoy my business again, and get the right results from the right efforts. I took the most vacation time ever and had my highest revenue year in 37 years. My dreams didn’t just stay ideas—they became reality. Looking back, I’m not sure I’d still be in business if I had kept going the way I was.
– Rachelle Lee, Einblau & Associates | See Success Story →
From spread too thin and constantly in the weeds, to strong boundaries, an empowered team, and the freedom to focus on her biggest legacy project.
Before working with Nadine and Derek, I was spread too thin, overwhelmed, and constantly in the weeds of my business. I needed balance, stronger leadership, and a team that could take more ownership.
After working together, I’ve completely redefined how I lead, set strong boundaries, and empowered my team—giving me the time and energy to focus on my biggest legacy project yet. With their help, we also solved major operational pain points and brought in a large amount of outstanding revenue. The results happened fast, and the process was seamless.
– Gretchen Lambert, Studio 2LR
Member, Women Presidents Organization
From doubting she could grow without exhausting herself, to quadrupling her revenue while working half the time, fully aligned in every area of her life.
Before working with Nadine and Derek, I doubted whether I could grow a thriving business without exhausting myself. But they helped me remodel both my business and my life in a way that truly works for me. Now, I have a sustainable rhythm that keeps me energized, I’ve stabilized my self-care practices, and I’ve quadrupled my revenue while working half the time. I’m accomplishing my goals without burnout for the first time in my life. My entire life has transformed, and I finally feel aligned in every area—business, health, and personal fulfillment.
– Joni Tabbiner, J. Tabbiner Consulting | Read Success Story →
From working harder for diminishing returns and sacrificing personal time, to doubling her revenue while rarely working after hours.
I was stuck in the Middle Zone, constantly working harder for diminishing returns and sacrificing my personal time to keep up. With Nadine and Derek’s help, I completely restructured my work rhythm.
Now, I rarely work after hours, spend more time with my family, and my revenue has doubled—after years of only seeing a 10% increase. I’m a better leader, mother, and business owner, and for the first time, I truly trust myself, my team, and my decisions.
– Jen Zagorsky, Bright HQ Organizing Co. | Read Success Story →
Every leader we work with reaches a moment where they realize something simple and liberating: Success doesn’t have to cost your life.
There is a way to grow your business without sacrificing your time, your energy, or the parts of your life that matter most.
If you’re feeling that pull, the sense that there must be a more spacious, sustainable way to lead, let these stories be proof that you’re not imagining it. More success shouldn’t mean less life.
There’s a better way to lead, and it begins with seeing what’s possible.
From waking up at night, feeling drained, and on the backburner to feeling lit up and driving significant revenue growth.
I was waking up in the middle of the night, completely drained and stuck in a cycle I couldn’t break. Nadine and Derek helped me see that I had put myself on the backburner, and it was taking a toll on my business, my family, and my health.
After working together, I took control of my time, reconnected with my passion, and completely shifted how I lead my business and my team. The results were fast and significant—my company grew by 83% in one year—and I finally feel excited about the future again.
– Katie Phillips, Tricon Solutions Inc. | Read Success Story →
Member, Women Presidents Organization
From overwhelmed, overloaded, and spending too much time at her computer, to doubling her revenue with more ease, spaciousness, and joy.
Before working with Nadine and Derek, I was overwhelmed and overloaded, spending too much time on my computer and not enough on what truly mattered. I wanted better boundaries, more time for relationships and play, and to grow my business without overworking.
They helped me achieve all of that and more. I doubled my revenue while working with more ease and joy, strengthened my client relationships, and created a rhythm that feels truly sustainable. The ripple effect of this work continues to bring me deep gratitude and awe.
– Alice Hong, alicehong.com | Read Success Story →
From burned out and stretched thin, to a business that energizes her with a level of personal and professional satisfaction she never thought possible.
I was burned out, stretched thin, and knew there had to be a better way. Nadine and Derek helped me get absolute clarity on what truly matters, define my zone of genius, and remodel my services to align with my values, priorities, and strengths.
My business now operates in a way that energizes me instead of draining me. I feel a level of satisfaction and alignment I never thought possible—both personally and professionally.
– Danielle Demers, Danielle Demers Consulting
From successful but unfulfilled with no space for her dreams, to a completely rejuvenated spirit and moving forward as the leader she was meant to be.
After a decade in business, I was successful but unfulfilled, stuck in a cycle where my work consumed all my time. I had big dreams but no space to pursue them.
Working with Nadine and Derek was transformative—they helped me shift my mindset, set powerful boundaries, and create a strategy that aligned with my vision. My spirit was completely rejuvenated, and I finally feel like I’m moving forward as the leader I was meant to be.
– Janet Pliszka, Visual Hues Photography
From overworking, over-delivering, and feeling resentful, to working less, earning more, and loving what she does.
I was stuck overworking, over-delivering, and feeling resentful. I had built armor around myself that made it impossible to truly be seen, valued, and connected. Nadine and Derek helped me shatter that armor and step into my leadership from a place of self-trust and ease.
Now, I work less, earn more, and LOVE what I do. They showed me that growing a thriving business doesn’t mean sacrificing well-being or integrity—it means embracing a new way of leading. If you want FREEDOM, this is it. I’m working less, my revenue has doubled, and I enjoy my business SO much more!
– Lisa Haggis, Realize Your Brand
From living life through her business, stressed and full of self-doubt — to waking up every morning thinking "I love my life".
As my business grew, so did the stress, self-doubt, and anxiety. I felt like I was living my life through my business and putting everything else on hold. Nadine and Derek helped me take a stand for my personal life, my deepest desires, and my well-being.
I no longer wake up with worry—I wake up thinking, “I love my life.” Their guidance gave me the confidence, clarity, and trust in myself that I had been searching for. Nadine and Derek are my trusted allies and advisors, on my team to take my vision forward with me.
– Kirei Yasunori, Evolved Strength
From being caught between what she thought she should do and what she truly wanted, to being present in the moment, dreaming bigger, and free from the pressure of feeling behind.
I was caught between what I thought I should be doing and what I truly wanted. Nadine and Derek helped me get clear on my vision, dream bigger, and take meaningful action without guilt. They held me accountable, challenged me when needed, and never let me fall.
The biggest shift? I now allow myself to be present in the moment instead of constantly feeling like I should be further ahead.
– Alana Humphreys, Alana Humphreys Interior Design
From needing structure and support to level up, to feeling seen, understood, and backed by partners who have her back 110%.
Nadine and Derek are an incredible blend—Nadine brings deep wisdom and unwavering belief in your potential, while Derek has an analytical mind that simplifies the complex.
Together, they create the structure and space for you to level up your business and life. They don’t just coach—you feel seen, supported, and understood in a way that makes growth feel possible (and inevitable). They will 110% have your back.
– Dawn Ross, Bit by Bit Bodyworks
Your Impossible Freedom™ Is Within Reach
The leaders on this page didn’t redesign their time, teams, and businesses overnight.
They reached a moment of honesty and decided they wanted more space, more clarity, and more freedom than their current way of leading allowed.
That moment changed everything.
If you’re feeling that same pull, to feel fully lit up in business and life—and drive more financial growth at the same time, we’d love to explore what that can look like for you.
