Turning Setbacks into Success: How Meagan Built a $600K Business & Redefined Wealth and Leadership (Day 3)

In this BOLD Leader Spotlight, we’re featuring Meagan Norris—a retired attorney, certified life coach, and single mother of three—who turned her divorce into a launchpad for financial and personal transformation.

Within three years, Meagan built a thriving coaching business from scratch, generating over $600,000 and securing her financial independence. She empowers women to become the CEO of their divorces, guiding them toward financial success and a life so good it “doesn’t make sense.”

Her mission? To redefine divorce not as a setback, but as the start of something unstoppable.

5 Key Takeaways

1. Self-Leadership Unlocks Everything: Many women seek external validation or a clear path to success, but true transformation comes from leading yourself first—trusting your own instincts, making bold decisions, and not waiting for permission.

2. Conviction Creates Success: Meagan struggled to gain traction in her coaching business until she embraced her true message: helping women navigate divorce. Once she owned her perspective—without fear of making others uncomfortable—her business skyrocketed.

3. You Are Your Own Guarantee: Instead of looking for external security, Meagan encourages women to trust themselves. Whether it’s career choices, finances, or personal reinvention, believing in your own ability to figure things out is the ultimate safety net.

4. Emotions Are Not a Problem: Rather than avoiding or suppressing discomfort, Meagan teaches women to own their emotions—whether it's anger, sadness, or fear. Every feeling is valuable data that, when managed correctly, leads to clearer decisions and greater alignment.

5. Wealth Creation is a Game-Changer for Women: Meagan emphasizes that financial independence isn’t just about security—it’s about power and choice. She challenges women to step into wealth-building, whether through career advancement or entrepreneurship, because well-resourced women change the world.

"What story do I want to be able to tell?" - Meagan Norris

Meagan uses this question as a guiding principle for decision-making. Instead of seeking the "right" choice, she considers what kind of narrative she wants to create for her life. This shift simplifies decisions and builds self-trust.

Meagan’s journey is a testament to the power of bold decision-making, self-trust, and financial independence. Her story reminds us that challenges—even life-altering ones like divorce—can become the catalyst for an extraordinary new chapter. The key is stepping into leadership, owning your emotions, and believing in your own capability.

Where to Connect with Meagan:

Connect on IG: https://www.instagram.com/meagannorriscoaching/

Find her here: https://www.meagannorris.com/