We had the good fortune of connecting with Latriece M. Spires (AKA Coach Spark ✨) and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Latriece M., what role has risk played in your life or career?
Great risks begets great rewards! I’d much rather strive to produce something great instead of playing it safe on the sidelines of life. As long as I’m breathing, I’m still learning. Failing is ok, but staying there is not! Your pause doesn’t have to be permanent! I’ve learned that I don’t need to know all of the details to move towards my purpose. I just have to keep moving! If I was afraid to take risks, I would not have birthed Spread Your Sparkle Coaching & Consulting. I’m grateful that I took the risk and now have the opportunity to inspire dreamers to shift their mindsets from stuck to a path of purpose!

Alright, so for those in our community who might not be familiar with your business, can you tell us more?
I am a Christian life and business coach who specializes in working with, but not limited to, entrepreneurs and aspiring entrepreneurs. We all have dreams and sometimes an accountability partner is the piece needed to contribute to the movement of the puzzle. That’s what I do! I hold people accountable to do the things they say they’re going to do—and it works! It brings me great joy to see my clients get unstuck and moving towards purpose.

I believe what sets me apart is that I don’t consider myself an expert! I’m a person who is learning and growing just like the next. I have my own coaches and each serves a different purpose. One of my favorite business coaches is my brother, Derell, who has been in the music industry for years. I’m comfortable with saying I don’t have it all figured out and I’m ok with the journey of discovery. Although I don’t refer to myself as an expert, my life experiences make me valid in my field, and yes—I have a story to share. My hope is that my story will help someone else along their journey to dream BIG and move onward to a path of purpose!

Because I’ve learned to shift my mindset, challenges are now my playground. I no longer see them as a hindrance. I see them as opportunities to explore new ways of getting things done. I’m a creative, so this is my thing!

I want the world to know that Spread Your Sparkle Coaching & Consulting is more than a cute business name. It’s totally who I am, what I do and what I inspire others to do. Stay tuned! I’m spreading my sparkle through the Metroplex and I’m just getting started! This girl is on FIYAH!

If you had a friend visiting you, what are some of the local spots you’d want to take them around to?
If my besties are in town, it’s a no brainer of places we would indulge! Because we are all foodies, good eats is a must! We would definitely make plans to grub Soirée Coffee Bar, Feng Cha, Legacy Food Hall, Cookie Society, and Southern Social Eatery. We would probably shop at an outlet mall or two, paint some canvases with Let’s Paint with Kinfolks, explore Dallas Museum of Arts, attend an event at Klyde Warren Park, laugh uncontrollably at the Improv, checkout newest makeup at Camera Ready Cosmetics, and catch a game at the American Airlines Center.

Shoutout is all about shouting out others who you feel deserve additional recognition and exposure. Who would you like to shoutout?

I wouldn’t be in this space if it weren’t for my Lord and Savior. Shoutout to Him for constantly reminding me that His plans for my life are far greater than my own.

I’m grateful for Jesus and every opportunity to live out my purpose.

A BIG shoutout to my daily prayer partner, my mom! She continues to motivate and encourage me to go for the gold! She’s even started referring to me as Coach Spark! I’m so grateful for her friendship.

A BIG thank you to my dad, brother, aunt, niece and nephew, cousins and friends! They continue to support me and all of my lavish ideas.

I’m also grateful for a book that I stumbled across a bit ago, “Understanding Your Potential” by Myles Munroe. This is the token that helped me to realize, unlock, and activate my full potential. Having potential is one thing, but using it is another. I highly recommend!

I wouldn’t be in this space if it weren’t for my Lord and Savior. Shoutout to Him for constantly reminding me that His plans for my life are far greater than my own.

Website: syscoachingandconsulting.com

Instagram: @syscoachingandconsulting

Twitter: @syscoachspark

Facebook: Spread Your Sparkle Coaching & Consulting

Other: Email: info@syscoachingandconsulting.com

Image Credits
Alex Hudson Photography

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