Katie Brunelle
Business coach and consultant for founders and LGBTQIA+ entrepreneurs in Maine
| Hourly rate range | $190 to $275 an hour |
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| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Founders and business owners and LGBTQ+ |
| Based in | Portland, Maine, United States |
| Credentials | Certified Education Specialist |
| Practice | Muse Global Group |
Katie Brunelle is a business coach and consultant who helps startup founders and LGBTQIA+ entrepreneurs build their companies. She is the creator of The Muse Method and co-founder and CEO of Muse Global Group in Portland, Maine. She spent 13 years in education before co-founding The Adulting School, which went viral in international media. She grows businesses from the seed idea and focuses on a strong foundation.
What Katie helps with
Katie helps founders start and grow businesses with authenticity, integrity and strategy. She also works on building a company that leaves room for other life priorities.
- Growing a business from the seed idea
- Building a strong business foundation
- Handling the detailed setup work of a new company
- Bringing authenticity and integrity into business decisions
- Building a business strategy
- Public relations strategy
- Balancing work with life priorities such as parenting
Who Katie works with
Katie works with startup founders and small business owners. She also works with LGBTQIA+ clients. Many of her clients are at the early stage of building a company from an idea.
How Katie works
Katie uses The Muse Method, a framework built around authenticity, integrity and strategy in business. She offers it through one-on-one coaching, small group programs and consulting contracts. With consulting, she and her team come in and do the work for you.
Background and qualifications
Katie spent 13 years in education and holds a Certified Education Specialist credential. She then co-founded The Adulting School, a start-up that went viral in international media. She has been interviewed by The Cut, Cheddar, Now This, BBC, FOX, The Doctors and Elle Magazine. Today she is co-founder, CEO and Creative Driver at Muse Global Group. She is also a writer and speaker, co-hosts the podcast Redefining the Rainbow and produces the TV show Plate the State.
Katie Brunelle pricing
Programs and services
- One-on-one coaching
- Small group programs
- Consulting contracts
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The CoachVouch take
She built a start-up that went viral in international media, then created The Muse Method to teach other founders.
Best for startup founders who want strategy and a strong foundation from day one.
Common questions
How much does Katie Brunelle charge?
Coaching with Katie runs $190 to $275 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Katie Brunelle help with?
Katie Brunelle helps with growing a business from the seed idea, building a strong business foundation, handling the detailed setup work of a new company and bringing authenticity and integrity into business decisions.
Is Katie Brunelle certified?
Katie Brunelle lists: Certified Education Specialist.
Does Katie Brunelle do the work for clients?
Yes. Besides coaching, she offers consulting contracts where she comes in and does the work for you.
Does Katie Brunelle offer group programs?
Yes. She offers small group programs along with one-on-one coaching.
How do I contact Katie Brunelle?
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