"Maika’s program has been a truly inspiring experience for me. Being part of a community means a lot, and throughout the program I realized how powerful it can be to hear other people’s questions and perspectives.

Sometimes someone asked something I had never considered before, and it opened new ways of thinking for me.

After this program, I feel one step closer to realizing my dreams. Maika’s calm presence and welcoming attitude created such a safe and motivating environment.

One of my favorite parts was the ritual of weekly reflection and learning to focus on the “half-full glass.” This mindset is quite new for me, and it has already started to shift the way I see myself and my progress. I also feel deeply inspired to plan ahead, set meaningful goals, and take concrete steps toward them."

"Before I signed up for IBI I knew that I wanted to take my side gig and turn it into a proper business. I had a rough idea of how you go about it, and in a general sense, what was necessary. I was attracted to IBI because of Maika's selling point of limiting the necessity of social media.

Since joining the program, it has helped me significantly shift my perspective on content and how to create that content around a focused and aligned product/service. 

The IBI program is broken down into building the fundamental building blocks of a sustainable business that doesn't require the running on a hamster wheel that is social media.

The coaching calls, and community provide a supportive and encouraging atmosphere to go through the often bumpy ride of building a business!” 

"Maika is like my company psychologist and a trusted guide who’s always there when I feel overwhelmed by details. Her calming presence helps ease anxiety and brings me back to focus. What I’ve enjoyed most in the process are the live group calls.

Being able to receive personalized advice, while also seeing other entrepreneurs with similar or completely different challenges, reminds me that this is a process everyone goes through.

This program isn’t about following a generic blueprint. It’s about progressing with your own core values and creating a meaningful, personalized plan you can carry with you for life. Maika gently supports you to internalize that journey in a way that feels deeply aligned.

Through her guidance, I’ve improved my focus, flow, and time management, which has brought a real sense of calm to my inner world. I now have a clearer understanding of my direction and have built a career plan that aligns with the lifestyle I want and truly reflects my values. That alignment has given me more confidence and motivation to move forward with purpose.

“Before I started the IBI curriculum, I was floundering myself and freelancing. I was saying yes to any jobs on Upwork, which were inconsistent and poorly paid. I didn't have the confidence to put my face out there, didn't have a work social media account, and was terrified about building a website!

I knew nothing about marketing apart from what I saw on the internet, which is often very intimidating and seems unattainable, because of all these six-figure billionaire women. That's just not me; I didn't feel aligned with what I saw on the internet. 

So, as somebody who has a multifaceted life, and likes to volunteer, and wants to be a present mom, Maika’s approach has been brilliant for me because it's slow. It might be slower than other approaches, but it means I can build a business while not burning out. 

I've learned so much, including all of the fundamentals of building a solid business.

The way Maika teaches is so gentle, and she never makes you feel out of your depth. She makes you feel held and safe, and the lessons are self-paced so you can learn at your own pace.

The circle community gives you that space for accountability and connection to others. 

I would fully recommend IBI particularly if you are beginning to build your dream business. 100%. What you get for the money that you pay is worth way more than the investment; you will get so much more back!”