1095. Faith, Focus, and Holistic Success: Lessons on Scaling Without Burnout with Maria Fontana

In this episode, Kelly sits down with Maria Fontana, an integrative healing, mindset + lifestyle strategist and author who isdedicated to helping individuals elevate their lives, habits, and wellness. Maria has spent nearly four decades building businesses, reinventing herself, and helping others cultivate success while prioritizing faith, family, and personal fulfillment.

In this episode, Kelly and Maria discuss: 

• How to stay grounded and aligned while scaling a business to 7-figures and beyond

• Lessons learned in 2025 to set yourself up for a successful 2026

• The pitfalls of chasing shortcuts in business and the power of consistency

• The importance of faith, mindfulness, and soul-centered practices in leadership

• The Mindset and Alignment Collective, and how it's different from typical personal development programs

This episode is for entrepreneurs, leaders, and high-achievers who want to grow their business without sacrificing purpose, wellness, or faith.

Timestamps

• 01:09 – 02:40: Maria's faith-driven approach to entrepreneurship

• 02:40 – 05:30: Lessons from 2025: flexibility, grace, wellness, and self-care

• 05:30 – 08:13: Why longevity in business depends on mental, spiritual, and emotional health

• 15:15 – 18:16: The launch of Maria's new offer & community approach

• 18:16 – 21:46: Success with Virtual Business School & VBS Gold

• 21:46 – 26:14: Minimalism, freedom, and keeping the main thing the main thing

• 26:14 – 29:06: Maria's faith practices, connecting to God, and spiritual grounding

Resources

• Claim your 7-day FREE trial of The Mindset and Alignment Collective at https://www.mariafontana.com.
• Learn Kelly's simple sales system inside The Virtual Business School Membership to build trust and close sales consistently and predictably, for just $97/month, no contract: https://go.virtualbusinessschool.com/joinvbs 
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