turn your creative longing into your passion project.
(without quitting your job or waking up at 4am — unless you want to)
Welcome to Create with Marcela.
I help people like you in a full-time job kickstart your passion project so you can fulfill part of your life and feel JOY again.
If you’re like many of my clients you’re in a full-time role (an educator, medical technician, advertiser, human resources manager, compliance officer…). You have a family, friends, horses and cats. Your days are full.
And you want to have the time and energy to work on your passion project like your online jewelry store, interior design course, summer program for kids, catering business, writing a book…. To do that you need clear boundaries to create the space to progress in what you love – and that’s where it gets hard.
How would life transform if you actually felt fulfilled instead of too busy for what fills your cup?
Your days are full, and you’re exhausted and overwhelmed. Even the tiniest step toward your passion project feels like crossing a mountain because:
You say YES to bringing a homemade cake to your colleague's retirement party, again.
You say YES to your friend who wants help with his yoga business, again.
You say YES to reviewing last-minute documents at work, again.
Love from Past Clients
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Azmina Jahani, kickstarted Midlife Health Hub
“I struggled with imposter syndrome and doubted my abilities as a coach and my confidence level was low. Through conversations with Marcela, certain things have become clearer to me. I have started to be kind to my own self and learning to appreciate the positives within me. Things don’t seem that impossible anymore and my confidence in my own capabilities has risen. I am learning to be kind to myself and remind myself of all I have already achieved. Trying to be patient as perfection take time and things will happen when it’s the best time. Being consistent with my work towards achieving the goal. I would highly recommend Marcela to anyone who is struggling to take the plunge into something unknown. By talking with Marcela, things start to become clearer and the doubts and fears become much more manageable. I felt invigorated about pursuing my goal and staying consistent upon my efforts.”
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Melanie Barrett, kickstarted Narrate Your Now: Educator Sustainability and Transition Coaching
“Do it! Working with Marcela will help you to clarify your thinking and understand what you really want/need. It will change your life! I was struggling with direction and confidence. Trying to figure out how I could find the time and space to really work on the things that inspired me and fed my soul. I see things much more clearly than I did before and I have been able to rewrite some of the stories I have been telling myself about what I am capable of achieving and what I really need to be joyful in my life. I don't see it as a problem at all anymore. I feel that I have a better sense of agency and choice. What seemed problematic before, I now see as opportunity. I was able to make the decision to pursue a new direction in my life and my career.”
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The painter, kickstarted their passion, making life their canvas
“I was stuck in my mindset for some time, but after working with Marcela, I gained clarity about my feelings, created better timelines for my creative goals, and understood better how important creativity is to me and how it impacts my life. I recognized that my passion project is purely for my enjoyment (and no one else's), without expectations, allowing me complete freedom to create whatever I want. Connect with her!”
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Amy Geng, kickstarted a summer program for kids
“I was struggling with which direction to go, what to focus on first, and what could truly make things happen. Now, I have more clarity and confidence that I can achieve my goals. I feel much more relaxed and certain about my direction. From being unclear about what to do next with multiple ideas, to nailing down a specific direction to tackle, Marcela has been an exceptional thinking partner. We dived into business objectives, values, target audience, competitive advantages, and operations. The discussion was both thorough and practical. Marcela is one of the best thinking partners. She is a great coach with excellent listening skills who always helps me think outside the box. I feel heard, and she creates a safe space where I can share my ideas without judgment, even the less polished ones. She has significantly helped me accomplish tasks that I had been delaying. I need someone to push me forward, and she does that with grace."
You want to kickstart your passion project and have a purpose to wake up every morning.
You’re ready to stop saying yes to people and things not serving you.
what becomes possible when we work together .
Identify your starting point (and the real reason you’re stuck).
Clarify your creative needs and find what you were made for.
Learn to say ‘yes to you’ and finally set some boundaries.
Start honoring your time and while finding time for it all.
I can help, because I’ve been there, too.
As someone who has worked full-time throughout my career, I understand your struggles. There was always something or someone else demanding MY attention.
I wanted to create something of my own that I could be proud of and feel excited about. I didn't want my employer, family, or friends deciding how I should make space for myself. Our lives are our own, and it's up to us to take control and make space for what truly matters.
My approach is to help you uncover what’s important to you so you can find ways to incorporate your passion project into your day.
If you want help moving forward in your passion project, put yourself first, create intentional time, and improve your focus and consistency.
Let’s work together 1:1.
If you’re interested in working with me 1:1, sign up for a consultation call below. This call is a casual conversation where you can ask questions about working with me. During this time, I will also assess if my coaching is a good fit for your needs.
