GoGirl! Life Coaching

March is Women's History Month, a time to recognize and reflect on the contributions of women in society. Greater Green Bay is filled with strong women making positive change in their communities and inspiring those around them as they make their mark. This month, the Greater Green Bay Chamber will publish a blog miniseries dedicated to shining a light on local women in business. 

Meet Tameika Hughes-Foote, owner and founder of GoGirl! Life Coaching. Learn more about her business and her journey as a business owner by reading her answers to the questions below.

Tell us about your business and the services that you offer.  

"GoGirl! Life Coaching is a non-clinical approach to healing, restoration and rejuvenation to empower women to have faith in themselves. Today, women still struggle with insecurities living in a world where they have to face challenges of sexism, racism and economic inequality, to name a few.  At GoGirl!, we equip women with the tools to power themselves with confidence, and a renewed mindset, and to find joy within them to face these adversities." 

When did you decide to become a business owner and what motivated you to make that decision? 

"I have always had a passion for empowering women, with my personal life experiences from teenage parenting, domestic violence, etc. I recognized for me to overcome some of the trauma it was necessary to recognize my self-worth and deserve more.  Through that, I have learned the importance of self-development. Working in the human services field for nearly 20 years has confirmed the need beyond the services given.  This is when I decided to truly dive into my purpose and start my own business as a life coach, to be an addition to the holistic healing of women."

What are the core values of your business? 

"Respect: We recognize and respect women as women with their unique challenges, obstacles and strengths.

Hope: We thrive on instilling hope in what may feel or look like hopeless situations.

Joy: We encourage and equip women with the tools to obtain lasting joy.

Courage: We prepare and support women to have the courage to face obstacles and challenges."

How would you describe your 20-year journey as a business owner? 

"My motto is 'BeBrave, BeYou,' and I aim to empower women to empower each other.  With this is mind, I am dedicated to continuing my legacy of inspiring women to embrace their courage and authenticity.  I strive to be operating a successful academy called GoGirl Academy, where women can be encouraged to be the best version of themselves and equip others to do the same."

What has been the most rewarding part of being a business owner? 

"The most rewarding part for me is two-fold: the community support, and it has been a great jump start to my confidence.  It’s not often that we get the opportunity to live in our purpose. I consider it a blessing that I get to do so."

What has been the most challenging part of being a business owner?

"Stepping out of my comfort zone and doing it while also balancing my 9-5, family and business."

What impact do you hope your work has on the community? 

"I once heard the phrase, 'Heal a woman, heal a community.' When we focus on healing women, we’re not just addressing individuals; we’re nurturing the very core of families.  Women, as mothers and nurturers, hold pivot roles within communities.  If they are not well, it becomes challenge for them to ensure the well-being of others.  Therefore, investing I the health and well-being of woman has a profound impact on the entire community."

What advice do you have for other women wanting to start a business? 

"Do it! If it’s truly a desire in your heart and a need in your community, then do it."

Check out GoGirl! Life Coaching: 

Website: https://www.gogirllifecoach.org/

Facebook: Go Girl Life Coaching/You Inc