Dr. Antonia M has been in the Own Your Power family for years and  we have seen her business evolve. She is changing lives and helping people take a long hard look within, definitely a company that goes hand in hand with Own Your Power’s mission.  Dr. M was actually one of my very first teachers to open my eyes to the metaphysical world and just how gifted we ALL are. Amazing stuff she teaches! I highly recommend you get to know her.
Find out how she helps others find their power  and why she just LOVES what she does!

Main Service/Product:
My main service is the Entrepreneurs Business Breakthrough Session. It’s holistic 1-on-1 or group session where I help entrepreneurs breakthrough the internal and external “walls” that block their growth and success. My main product is the Inner Power Workbook, which is a personal course growth that teaches people how to harness their unique power to overcome obstacles, make major breakthroughs and reach their goals. This is a achieve through a groundbreaking and holistic technique called Inner Power Mapping.

How long in business?:
I officially became “Dr. M” in 2001, when I received my doctorate in metaphysics. However, I’ve been doing this work since the early 90s and took my website online in 1997.

Any interesting facts you can share about your industry?
My entire scope of work, including the books, my radio show, workshops and consulting, falls under the category of self-improvement. This is a multi-billion dollar industry.

Most popular problem you help people solve?
Money blocks, self-esteem issues, and finding purpose are the three most common problems people come to me about. With the entrepreneurs that I see, the money block they’re usually having is insufficient and inconsistent income, and they’re not turning a profit. With others, the block is that they can’t seem to jump to the next level of profit that will allow them to expand their business.

What year did you kiss Corporate America goodbye and why do you hope to never go back?
Actually, I did Corporate America for a little less than a year when I was about 18 and worked at a music publishing company. I don’t have an issue per se with working in Corporate America, but I hated that job. If I ever had to go back, it would definitely be on my own terms.

How do you stay motivated?
I know for sure that when I apply the right energy, I get the expected outcome or better. And I know an important part of that is also keeping up my momentum. I think we all have our moments of feeling discouraged or feeling tired of waiting for success to arrive. But I know I don’t have the luxury of staying stuck in that for too long or you can quickly lose whatever ground you’ve made. I stay focused on what it is I need to do right now.

Biggest pet peeve in business?
People who are all talk and no action, and back out of projects.

What’s a bold move you took that turned your business around?
Taking out a one-year lease on a new location and borrowing enough money to cover those expenses for one year.

What’s your favorite area on www.ownyourpower.ning.com?
The profiles.

What’s a unique talent that you have that might surprise us?
Music production.

It’s sadly time for your last meal on earth…what would it be?
BBQ Beef ribs , sticky wings and large virgin pina colada from Dallas BBS, with an avocado salad, collard greens, buffalo shrimp, French onion rings and steamed mussels in white wine sauce, plus an authentic Philly cheesesteak with fried onions, sweet peppers, pickles, mushrooms, mayonnaise and a little mustard and ketchup, followed by a peanut butter cheese cake, vanilla swiss almond ice cream and sweet potato pie.

Have you used Social Networking to gain new contacts/business? If so, what have been any results?
Not great. You really need to keep the business and personal separate and be very careful who you accept into your network. I also started creating separate e-mail address, so I don’t automatically come up for every single person I’ve ever sent an e-mail to.

If you could do it all over again, what is the biggest mistake you’d avoid next time around?
I would have NOT gone to college after high school.

Most exciting moment that you got your time to shine?
I was recently filmed to be in a movie (ala “The Secret,” “What the Bleep”)

What was your last barter and what was if for?
I’m offered a Breakthrough Session in exchange for getting professional head-shots done.

If you could have superpowers, what would you want?
Teleportation, time travel and flying

Get to know Dr. M. Add her as a friend in the Own Your Power Community:
http://ownyourpower.ning.com/profile/AntoniaMPhD

Website (s):
www.InnerPowerHour.com (radio show)

www.InnerPowerWorkbook.com (workbook)

Email: DrM@Healingspirit.com

Phone: 718-407-0776