Feb 02 2025 33 mins
Hello, freedom hunters! Welcome to another exciting episode of The Philip Wride Show. Today's conversation with our special guest, Camelle Ilona, is packed with inspiring insights and practical advice. Camelle shares her remarkable journey of building a clergy fashion wear business over 15 years, the role of journaling in her entrepreneurial path, and how she's now leveraging journaling to positively impact corporate environments. Join us as we explore her valuable tips for business starters, what she wishes she knew when she began, and how she continues to innovate in the coaching space. Get ready for an engaging and enlightening discussion. Let's dive in!
Timestamps
00:00 "Building Business for Freedom"
04:50 "Finding Divine Flow: Entrepreneurial Journey"
08:22 Journaling: Debated Tool for Wellbeing
10:54 Crowdsourcing Book Ideas Secretly
15:01 Collaborative Journaling for Deeper Insights
18:06 Corporate Journaling Conversations on LinkedIn
21:51 Journaling Community and Podcast Growth
25:18 Starting Simple: Business Tech Strategy
26:17 Exploring Facebook Ads & Local Outreach
29:44 "Build Your Garden of Attraction"
33:33 "Break Free in 2025"
About Camelle Ilona
Camille Ilona's journey is a testament to the power of focus, passion, and adaptability. With a lifelong habit of journaling, Camille navigated through the ups and downs of being an entrepreneur and a mom. Her early love for fashion merged with her church upbringing, leading her to launch a successful fashion label that specialized in designer clergy dresses—a niche born out of a simple request from a youth minister friend.
As she juggled multiple ventures, the need to concentrate on a single endeavor became clear. Camille found her calling in creating stylish clergy attire, which quickly gained popularity, thanks to targeted Facebook ads. This venture grew into an international fashion line, allowing her to channel her entrepreneurial spirit and creative skills into a thriving business.
During the COVID-19 lockdown, Camille's business faced challenges as church events came to a halt. Seizing the opportunity to pivot, she transformed her audience into a vibrant community, hosting live sessions and creating "Ordained Magazine" as a platform for women in ministry to share their experiences. Her venture into writing also flourished; she authored "Finding Divine Flow," a book about her entrepreneurial journey, drawing extensively from her journals.
Recognizing the universal benefits of journaling, Camille expanded her focus to corporate settings, facilitating sessions aimed at improving mental health and fostering workplace wellness. Even as she continues to explore new avenues, Camille’s story remains rooted in her core belief in the transformative power of journaling and her unique ability to blend faith with entrepreneurship.
Whether designing clergy dresses decked with rhinestones or guiding professionals through the therapeutic benefits of writing, Camille Ilona embodies innovation and resilience, constantly seeking new ways to inspire and connect with her growing audience.
You can connect with Camelle on her website https://www.camelleilona.com and Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/camelleilona/
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