Bringing your business to life can feel so hard.
It’s time to have a
REAL business.
Finally, a clear path to knowing what to do, staying focused, and building your dream with confidence.
But quickly realize that it’s a lot harder than it looks on the internet.
Not only do you need to know how to do the work that you’re so passionate about,
but you ALSO need to learn how to market, sell, and do your taxes!
You start out with big dreams and imagine all the possibilities…
Before you give up on your big, beautiful dream of having a business doing what you love
or stay stuck in overwhelm,
I want to show you the one crucial ingredient that’s missing from your plan.
It’s called Momentum.
Momentum in business is just taking one imperfect step after the next, getting feedback, and making adjustments.
Sounds simple, right?
But most entrepreneurs think they have to figure it out all on their own. And there are only so many hours in the day you can google “how to make money in an online business.”
But going it alone means…
You start to question EVERYTHING.
Self-doubt creeps in (ask me how I know!)
and you get stuck in analysis paralysis for longer than you care to admit.
Bottom line, you’ll never get the momentum you need by going alone…or get a full-time income from a business you love.
Here’s where we can help
Our coaching program MOMENTUM MAKERS will give you the
clarity, confidence, and the roadmap you need
to take bold steps forward to finally have the business you’ve always wanted-
Not the expensive hobby that just keeps stressing you out.
“Before joining, I felt really stuck and not sure how to proceed with my business, but the group has given me direction to keep moving forward. I rarely ever feel stuck now but when I do, I know I have the support of this group to keep going.”
-Anna, Anna Schloemer Designs
If you’ve already felt overwhelmed by
Branding
Business Structure and Registrations
Bookkeeping + Taxes
Websites
Email List
Launching
Connecting with Your Audience
And don’t know how to provide your services while also wearing 16 other hats and being present in your real life where it matters most…
this is the solution you’ve been searching for.
Instead of staying stuck and struggling on your own, let the coaches, mentors, and community of Momentum Makers show you the way to $50k
You’ll have the support you’ve been wanting to make decisions in real-time and hear from others the shortcuts to what’s working in their business.
In Momentum Makers Coaching Groups we will:
Clarify your offer to make sure it’s profitable
Set up your systems of financial ease (aka bookkeeping and taxes)
Build your email list with ideal clients
Decide on a business structure that works for your life and help you get it squared away
And create the branding you’ll be proud to show off (no logo shame, here!)
Your spouse, partner, or best friend aren’t your business coaches.
They are happy to listen but probably don’t really “get” where you’re coming from…
but in Momentum, you have coaches and a community who not only speak your language but also have been where you’ve been
and can help you navigate your way to $50k with a lot more ease.
It’s time to stop waiting, stop spinning your wheels, and start having a business that fits into your life rather than a business that has you up way too late at night trying to google how to make it profitable.
Momentum Makers is for…
Aspiring or early entrepreneurs building:
Creative Businesses
Artists, Illustrators, surface designers, graphic designers, laser owners, crafters, sewists and other creatives
Product or eCommerce Shops
Online clothing or product boutiques offering physical or digital products like handmade goods, printables, or downloads
Service-Based Businesses
Photographers, Writers and Copywriters, Interior Designers, Social Media Managers, Web Designers, Event Planners, Virtual Assistants
Coaching or Consulting Businesses
People passionate about putting their expertise into coaching or consulting.
Online Educators
Educators offering online instruction, courses, or memberships
"It’s hard to express the biggest change! I now have a network that I firmly believe will cheer me on through every step of my journey. The group gave me the tools and confidence to transform my business and myself."
—Sue Krizman, Blue Bee Studios
WHAT OTHERS ARE SAYING
"It was comforting to know I had others to lean on who understood the challenges of running a business. The group kept me accountable week after week and gave me the confidence to take bolder steps forward."
—Kathleen Atkinson, Pippa & I
Momentum Makers isn’t your average business “course.”
Nope. It’s a small group of real people who help transform your dream of a business into reality through coaching and actionable steps.
Here, we set aside the common “watch content to learn” format and embrace small coaching groups where you can process, get feedback, make decisions, and implement.
We’ll take you from feeling stuck, overwhelmed, and unsure of your next steps to confidently building a business you’re proud of—one that reflects your value, takes up space in the world, and brings your vision to life.
By the end of Momentum Makers, you won’t just have a business idea—you’ll have a real business with a solid foundation, ready to grow and make an impact.
We’re as close to a real life community as you can get online!
What Others are Saying
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"My group gave me the confidence to continue, to not give up and to keep working towards my goals. It also made me realize hard work can be good, slow work and that consistency is the key. As they say - to rest, not quit. And also to celebrate!"
— Bridget, Daffodil Design Studio
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"Colleen is a wonderful coach with an ability to see and understand just what you need. She has been kind and thoughtful, and I have valued every single piece of advice she has given. Join. If you get nothing else from it, you will get someone in your corner lifting you up and that can be very powerful."
— Jennifer Walters, Manderley Makes
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"I have grown more in the last three months than I have in the first 9 months of starting my business. This coaching group has given me clarity in a lot of my work. Before joining, I felt really stuck and not sure how to proceed with my business but the group has given me direction to keep moving forward. I rarely ever feel stuck now but when I do, I know I have the support of this group to keep going."
— Anna, Anna Schloemer Designs
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"If you are ready to take action in your business or creative journey, it is absolutely wonderful to be a part of this coaching group. Colleen is a phenomenal coach and offers both expertise and kind encouragement consistently. Your group will be going through some of the same inevitable growth-related hurdles as you which will sharpen you and your business like no other."
— Catherine, Cat Merrick Art Co.
How does coaching work?
Here’s how Small Groups Make a Big Difference
You might know what you're supposed to do, but figuring out how—on your own—can feel overwhelming and intimidating.
A real-life group of supportive peers and a caring mentor doesn’t just give you advice—it gives you the confidence to act. You stop second-guessing your choices, wondering if they’re good ideas or the right moves. Instead, you get clarity, accountability, and confidence to tackle hard things.
Together, you’ll implement the steps you’ve hesitated to take. You act. You do. You implement.
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Feel supported as your small group mentor facilitates a space for you to share, get feedback, process your options, and implement your plan.
Momentum Makers has an incredible team of small-group mentors who know exactly what it’s like to tackle the foundations of business and they‘re ready to help you bring your dream to life.
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We’re truly as close to real life as it gets online.
Work with a small group of others who are moving through the same projects and tasks as you. Get feedback, encouragement, and accountability to build your business foundations in a community that knows you and can help you make decisions and move ahead.
You choose your small group day and time and meet with your group every other week during Momentum Makers. All your calls will be recorded in case you miss a session.
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Every Live workshop with Colleen will wrap up with a Live Q&A. You will have the opportunity to ask questions, get clarifications, and walk away with your checklist ready to implement your project!
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Confidently tackle all the foundational projects to bring your online business to life. Project checklists make it easy for you to know what to do to complete each project.
Branding
Business Structure
Bookkeeping + Taxes
Websites
Email List
Launching
Connecting with Your Audience
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Join the entire community in our online Hub.
Watch replays if you miss a call
Ask questions and get support from Colleen and the Team
Connect with others
Share your work, resources and know you’re not alone!
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Here is a list of small group day and times. Upon enrollment, you will select the day and time you are available to meet with your small group and we will curate groups and place you according to your availability.
Monday 1:00 pm ET
Monday 3:00 pm ET
Tuesday 11:00 am Et
Tuesday 3:00 pm ET
Tuesday 7:00 pm ET
Wednesday 11:00 am ET
Wednesday 12 pm ET
With Momentum, you’ll get everything you need to turn your idea into income:
MEET YOUR COACH
I’m Colleen, Your Business Coach, Surface Designer, and Experienced Mentor
I’ve been where you are...
When I first dreamed of building a business I loved, I had no idea where to begin. I was overwhelmed by all the moving pieces and unsure of what steps to take first. What if I did something wrong?
But then I decided, “It’s time to stop waiting and start building something that aligns with the life I want to live.
That was my starting point—no roadmap, no experience, just a determination to figure it out one step at a time and take care of myself and my family.
Fast forward to today, and I’ve built a thriving coaching business, mentored others across three continents, and helped countless students not only build their businesses but pursue lives of balance, joy, and purpose along the way.
The journey to building a business you love is full of challenges—uncertainty, fear, and moments of doubt. I know that struggle well.
But here’s the thing: if you don’t take that first step, nothing will change.
You don’t have to figure it all out alone. I’ve taken everything I’ve learned from over 20 years of coaching others and my own business-building journey and packaged it into a supportive, actionable program designed to help you bring your business to life, scale it, and thrive.
Momentum Makers Schedule
Large + Small Group Dates + Learning Library Topics
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February
2/17 Monday 1:00 pm ET:
Kick Off Call Your Offer + Your Audience
Week of 2/24 Small Group
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March
3/3 Monday 1:00 pm ET:
Business Name + Branding Basics + Q&A with Colleen
Week of 3/10 Small Group
3/17 Monday 1:00 pm ET:
Business Structure + Banking + Taxes + Q&A with Colleen
Week of 3/24 SPRING BREAK
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April
3/31 Monday 1:00 pm ET:
Websites + Q&A with Colleen
Week of 4/7 Small Group
4/14 Monday 1:00 pm ET:
Setting Up Your Email List: Welcome, Lead Magnet + Q&A with Colleen
Week of 4/21 Small Group
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May
4/28 Monday 1:00 pm ET:
Growing Your Audience on Social Media
Week of 5/5 Small Group
5/12 Monday 1:00 pm ET:
Launch Your Offer Workshop + Q&A with Colleen
Week of 5/19 Small Group Wrap-up
Meet Your Small Group Coaches
Your small group of 6-8 peers will meet every other week with your mentor for personalized feedback, accountability, encouragement, and guidance to bring your business to life.
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Colleen Annalea
FOUNDER, COACH
Colleen is a business coach who helps aspiring and established entrepreneurs transform their ideas into thriving businesses with clear strategies and actionable support. With a blend of compassion and expertise, she empowers clients to confidently start and scale their businesses with clarity and purpose.
Colleen’s creative work is licensed across industries including fabrics, children’s products, and home goods. A mom of four and a devoted watercolorist, she finds joy in nurturing creativity and savoring fresh chai steeped with ginger and cardamom.
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Melissa Johnson
SMALL GROUP MENTOR
Melissa Johnson of Melissa Johnson Studio is a Midwest-based surface designer, watercolor artist and creative educator who brings vintage aesthetics to life with a modern perspective. Her designs capture the rhythms of nature, bringing timeless charm and contemporary style to life.
Melissa has developed a career that blends her passion for creating with a commitment to teaching. She helps others embrace creativity and navigate their journeys through thoughtful education and personalized coaching.
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Caroline Ellis
SMALL GROUP MENTOR
Caroline Ellis of Caroline Ellis Photography is a Western North Carolina-based wedding photographer and filmmaker with over 10 years of experience capturing timeless love stories. While she specializes in adventure elopements and intimate ceremonies, Caroline has graphic design, web design, & branding experience that spans over 12 years.
Beyond weddings, Caroline is passionate about helping other small businesses thrive. With a heart for creativity and community, Caroline loves equipping fellow entrepreneurs with the tools, strategies, and encouragement they need to scale their businesses and achieve their goals.
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Diane Gibbs
SMALL GROUP MENTOR
Small Groups meet with 6-8 Peers + A Mentor
Upon enrollment, you select the day and time you are available to meet with your small group, and we curate groups and place you according to your availability. All small group times are listed in Eastern Standard Time Zone.
Monday 1:00 pm ET
Monday 3:00 pm ET
Tuesday 11:00 am ET
Tuesday 3:00 pm ET
Tuesday 7:00 pm ET
Wednesday 11:00 am ET
Wednesday 12 pm ET
WHAT OTHERS ARE SAYING
"Colleen has been my guide and confidant through this journey. Her curriculum is well-structured, actionable, and transformative. I now have clarity, confidence, and the tools to take my business to the next level."
— Sue Krizman, Blue Bee Studios
"Colleen is so kind and knowledgeable. She creates a safe, welcoming space where you can truly thrive. The curriculum was practical, thoughtful, and exactly what I needed to grow my business with confidence and clarity."
— Rebecca, Barking Dogs Creative
"Joining this group was one of the best decisions I’ve ever made. The investment gave me not only a clear path forward but also a community of like-minded creatives who truly understand the journey."
—Anna McClure, Anna Schloemer Designs
Create a profitable online business
Momentum Makers enrollment closes at midnight on February 12, 2024. Enroll today and take your first step to making your business a reality this year!
Momentum Makers Small Group Coaching, Q&A and Learning Library start February 17, 2025
When you enroll in Momentum Makers, you gain access to:
LIVE WORKSHOPS TO BUILD YOUR BUSINESS
Participate in hands-on, interactive workshops designed to help you tackle the foundational projects of building your business with confidence.
LIFETIME ACCESS TO THE PROGRAM
Enjoy lifetime access to all modules and lessons so you can revisit the content whenever you need guidance or inspiration.
ACTIONABLE PROJECT CHECKLISTS
Step-by-step checklists to guide you through each project, ensuring you stay on track and make steady progress.
LIVE Q&A WITH COLLEEN
Get your questions answered in real time with live coaching calls, tailored to help you overcome challenges and keep momentum.
ONLINE COMMUNITY HUB WITH REPLAYS
Connect with fellow Momentum Makers in a dedicated online space, and access recordings of all live sessions at your convenience.
MENTORED SMALL GROUP COACHING
Receive personalized support, accountability, and encouragement in a small group setting guided by your mentor.
Our Guarantee.
Momentum Makers comes with a 100% money-back guarantee because we believe you can bring your business to life around here!
Our goal is simple: to equip you with the tools, the supportive group, and the dedicated mentorship you need to bring your business to life. If you don’t feel like you’re getting what you need for any reason, you can request a full refund within 14 days AFTER the program starts—no questions asked.
We want you to feel completely confident in your decision to build your business foundations with us, knowing that your investment is risk-free.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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No problem! All calls are recorded, and you’ll have access to the replays so you can catch up on your own time.
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Momentum is your roadmap to fully bringing your business to life. If you’ve already taken a few steps to get your offer out into the world, Momentum will help you get the foundations in place!
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You can make meaningful progress by dedicating just 3–5 hours per week to the program.
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Each project includes free or low-cost options, along with ideas for more advanced systems. However, you’ll benefit most if you reserve funds for foundational tools like a website and email service provider. You’ll get the most from Momentum by being ready to invest in what you need (even if you choose to go simple at first!)
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We start on Feb 17th at 1:00
Then, Live Workshops are held on the first Monday of each month at 1:00 PM EST.
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Small Group Coaching sessions take place on the second and fourth Mondays of the month. You will always meet with the same small group, same day and time and the same small group mentor so that you get to know one another well!
You will be placed in a small group according to your availability.
Small Groups meet:
Monday at 1:00 pm ET, 3:00 pm ET
Tuesdays 11:00 am, 1:00 pm, 3:00 pm, 7:00 pm ET
Wednesdays 11:00 am, 1:00 pm, 3:00 pm ET
Thursdays 11:00 am, 1:00 pm, 3:00 pm
Upon enrollment, you will be prompted to complete a Form to share your availability and you will be placed in a group then.
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First Monday: Live Workshop Workshop via Zoom 1:00 pm ET
Second WEEK: Small Group Coaching (Choose your group time) via Zoom
Third Monday: Live Q&A with Colleen via Zoom 1:00 pm ET
Fourth WEEK: Small Group Coaching (Choose at group time) via Zoom
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You’ll have opportunities to interact with Colleen during the Monthly Workshops, the monthly Live Q&A sessions, as well as in the private community and through project feedback.
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Momentum starts by clarifying your offer because it’s one of the most important guides you have to help you build your business. If you have an offer but need help getting it off the ground and scaling, Momentum is the perfect fit for you. If you are pretty close to nailing down your business idea, it’s also a great fit! If you have no idea what you want to offer yet, it would be best to wait.