Born and raised on the east coast, Katie Williams is a spiritual and intuitive teacher who’s entrepreneurship is inspired by her passions, fulfillment, and conscious living. She started out as a college student pursuing a dance career, with an inner knowing that something was missing. After transferring schools multiple times, Katie realized she was not on her true path. “I knew there was something greater for me,” she said. Slowly, Katie began to be introduced through social media to intuitive and spiritual healers and teachers. Then an awakening occurred that made her realize she too embodied this gift! Katie went on to become a certified spirituality coach and life purpose coach, along with taking classes and courses along the way for intuition. Throughout her journey, she found a natural love for conscious living, manifestation, feminine health, and healing mind, body, soul, and spirit. She is driven by her desire to encourage others to access the infinite potential that lies within them. Her passions have led her to create her brand “Coco x Lailu” as well as be inspired by creating a meaningful community through social media. Katie continues her learning each day, as well as aspiring to always lead others to a place of nourishment, fulfillment, and self-love.
Your entrepreneurial endeavors are multi-faceted! How would you describe what you do and what led you to this point?
There are so many labels I could use to define my work. Teacher, intuitive, coach, writer… but at the end of the day, I am still Katie! I have always been intuitive from the time I was young. Before I even entered kindergarten, I loved to write, playschool, dance, and had a huge imagination! That imagination has been my superpower in creating everything I do today. When I was in high school, I was convinced that pursuing a dance career was my true purpose. I had a vision of combining this with the natural teacher gifts I had along with possibly pursuing school education. Once I entered college (at first a community college), I felt completely crushed. My focus was little to none, and everything that I thought I wanted seemed to slowly start to disappear. After my first semester, I was accepted into what I thought was my dream university. Nothing changed. I transferred again. Still, nothing changed. After listening to my intuition, which came in the form of what I felt in my body, I realized I was destined for a different path. Suggestions for Instagram accounts and youtube videos relating to spirituality started to pop up when I was on those platforms. It drew me in; in such a beautiful way. I began working with some intuitive teachers who made me realize that I was a natural. My education expanded to certification in spirituality coaching, life purpose coaching, and completion of courses that currently serve my niche. It took a big leap of faith, but I am finally carrying out my calling.
Can you describe how you created your brand?
My first brand name was “Connected Intentions.” It came to me when I was really deep in meditation, even with the exact vision of the logo which I ended up designing. Recently, I have changed that brand name as Connected Intentions no longer seemed to fit. I used my intuitive clairaudience to try to come up with another name. I instantly heard “Lailu.” When I searched this name, I couldn’t find results. Then what happened was interesting and fascinating! I realized that “Lailu” was a combination of “Laila” meaning night or holy in Arabic and “Luna” which is Latin for moon. Moons are highly symbolic for intuition! Then I felt drawn to put “CoCo” in front of it, which is old Greek for “victory of the people.” When I put it all together, it summed up my offerings perfectly; Divinely leading and healing people through their journey to seek peace and enlightenment. It also had such a feminine air to it, and femininity is a huge part of my intuitive practice. I have recently begun offering my one-on-one zoom sessions (including a feminine healing session, intuitive readings, and intuitive coaching) through the Tuluz Healing Studio platform which was created by one of my amazing mentors! On Etsy, I have the Coco x Lailu shop where mini-email intuitive readings are offered. I am so excited as well because I have also begun writing for Medium, selling journals on Amazon, and am getting ready to start teaching a weekly self-care class!
Would you say that your brand is a business or more of creative inspiration? Can you go into detail about what you provide to others through your brand?
The brand is simply a representation of what I strive to provide. As mentioned earlier, some of my specialties are conscious living, feminine health, and spirituality/intuition. These topics take so much love and care to share with the world! I personally am highly optimistic, nurturing, and soft. Through the content I share and through the brand, I love to provide warm, welcoming energy. This is so important because many who are drawn to what I offer are looking to heal, grow, and expand themselves. Allow me to go a little in-depth into some of the services I provide: Feminine Embodiment Experience is one of my favorites! Personally, I have experienced being shut out or made to feel like I wasn’t worthy because I was so comfortable within my femininity. This experience is for women looking to reconnect with themselves, self-love, with their womb space, or even for those looking to be mothers! I have psychic mediumship experiences with communicating with unborn children, however, preparation within the self is something I noticed was truly missing within that community and wanted to incorporate into my practice. I also offer half-hour and one-hour intuitive reads! I believe we all have a Creator. The Universe is an extension of that Creator, and the laws, physics, and energies within the Universe live within us through our intuition. I connect to all of these to deliver messages to help put you into your highest alignment. The final service is intuitive coaching. I love this because it combines intuition with the practicalities of coaching! It is perfect for those looking to grow spiritually, conquer limiting beliefs, heal the inner child, manifest, etc. It makes me smile at the many possibilities that can be molded and shifted to fit each client and student.
Is there anything you have experienced in your personal life that you use to help others today?
I was always told by others that I am too optimistic, that I can’t pursue my passions, as well as things about care within my body that turned out to be either completely false or not explained well enough! Relationships have been a huge factor in my life. I have witnessed and been through different friends, romantic, school, and career relationships. Each one has made me reflect on how I treat myself and what I wish to offer to the world. One of my biggest passions is helping women to essentially come home to themselves; in all aspects of mind, body, and spirit. I was raised by a single mother, I had experienced unhealthy female friendships in the past, and went through a healing process in my own mind and body from struggles I experienced within romantic relationships. Intuition has helped me in all of this because it connects me deeply to the core of my body and an amazing love from God as well. It has opened me up to the amount of potential that lives within me and those I help as well!
What are some struggles you have experienced within the creation of your brand?
The most challenging part about the creation of my brand has been consistency. There were times where I experienced burnout and thought that it meant I wasn’t truly aligned with my purpose. Now I recognize my values and boundaries, and I respect the decisions I make for myself and my health. Daily, I also have to remind myself to have fun! Joy amplifies anything that we are doing. Sometimes I feel stress when I am trying too hard to market my brand or grow my community through social media, but then I remind myself that I honestly love what I do and that so many people resonate with my message.
During this process, have you had any assistance financially or in business?
I have never received any fundings for my brand! Haven’t taken a business course, never had a marketing mentor, just building day by day all on my own!
What do you envision your brand to be in the future?
I envision this brand to be an online sanctuary, a resource, a school for those feeling called to deeply connect with themselves. We don’t realize this, but throughout our life experiences, we absorb everything like a sponge into our subconscious mind, especially when we are children. When I close my eyes I see people coming to my content or other offerings and experiencing a light bulb click in their mind that sends an adrenaline rush through their body, calling them to embody who they are.
What message would you give to others looking to tap into their purpose?
The message I would give to others who plan to create something and make a living through it would be to know exactly who the f*** you are! We hear all the time to know ourselves and be authentic, but we don’t typically come across people to coach us through this process. When we know who we are at our core, we know our boundaries, make healthier and clearer decisions, and allow more ease into our lives. There are also beautiful transformations that happen because once we know ourselves, we start to see the world and situations around us much more differently. Sometimes, we would usually have an emotional reaction turn into observation and a calm learning experience. You are the only you that will ever be! That is 100% worth embodying and living in.
Company Name:
Coco x Lailu
Katie Williams
Email:
katemw919@gmail.com
katiew.tuluz@gmail.com (for booking!)
Website:
msha.ke.com/katiewilliams (landing page for all of my offerings)
https://desireelanz.com/meet-the-teachers/ (for services and booking)
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