There is a moment when something finally feels like you — not the version that carpools and manages spreadsheets, but the version that has been waiting. Marissa found hers in a color drape. She didn’t blow up her life — she built a new one, slowly, intentionally, one client at a time, and she’s here to show you exactly how she did it.
ABOUT THIS REPLAY:
This is an encore of Marissa’s episode, with a fresh update on where Marissa is now.
ABOUT MARISSA RAY:
Marissa Ray went from dental office manager and self-described introvert to House of Colour franchise owner with a waitlist and a TV segment — not by quitting her life overnight, but by saying yes to one small thing that brought her joy and following it with intention. She built a thriving business from a converted storage room — one client at a time — while raising three daughters and navigating an adult ADHD diagnosis. Marissa is a curator of confidence, a mentor to fellow consultants, and living proof that building slow and building intentionally is not a weakness — it’s the strategy.
This conversation is a masterclass in building a part-time side gig into a full-time career pivot without burning down the life you already have.
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN:
[02:30] How Marissa reclaimed her identity and sense of self — and how that single spark became a career
[27:00] What intentional, slow-build growth actually looks like — the real timeline, trade-offs, and mindset behind turning a part-time side gig into a full-time business
[45:00] How an adult ADHD diagnosis reframed everything about the way Marissa runs her business — and why self-awareness is a superpower, not a setback
[01:01:00] How to learn to sell without feeling salesy — and why believing in your own value is the skill that unlocks everything else
[01:08:00] The Profit First method in practice: how Marissa pays herself first, gives intentionally, and builds a business that funds the life she actually wants
UPDATE FROM MARISSA:
Since our recording, Marissa is looking to grow her team. If you’re interested in learning about a meaningful career with opportunities for personal and professional growth under the leadership of Minnesota’s top House of Colour franchise owner, reach out with questions.
Learn more about becoming a stylist: https://www.houseofcolour.com/become-a-stylist
GUEST OFFER:
If you’re interested in finding your own colors and style, book an appointment. Come see Marissa or find a consultant near you — there may be other stylists in your area.
View all House of Colour stylists: https://www.houseofcolour.com/find-consultant
And if you think this could be a career fit for you, reach out.
GUEST RESOURCES
Books:
“Profit First” by Mike Michalowicz — The small business financial system Marissa uses to pay herself first and manage cash flow intentionally
“The Total Money Makeover” / Financial Peace by Dave Ramsey — The debt-free philosophy behind Marissa’s family money decisions and college savings strategy
“When: The Scientific Secrets of Perfect Timing” by Daniel Pink — The book that changed how Marissa structures her entire workday and week around energy peaks and lulls
“Remarkably Bright Creatures” by Shelby Van Pelt — Marissa’s favorite recent fiction read
“It Sounds Like Love” by Ashley Poston — A romcom Marissa says stuck with her long after the last page
Podcasts:
The Lazy Genius Podcast by Kendra Adachi — Marissa’s life-changing recommendation, and the source of the infamous “Change Your Life Chicken” recipe
GUEST LINKS: Marissa Ray, House of Colour SW Minneapolis
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/houseofcolour.minneapolis.sw
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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/houseofcolour-minneapolis-sw/
Website: https://www.houseofcolour.com/stylists/marissa-ray-southwest-minneapolis-minnesota
Find a consultant near you: https://www.houseofcolour.com/find-consultant
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