Inner Gambit: Funding Mastery
(for Female Founders)
introducing the inner gambit:
Funding Mastery for female founders
A 4-month mastermind for female founders ready to lead like the woman investors trust.
You’re not here for motivation. You’re here for a real identity-level shift, so you stop negotiating with yourself, you execute at a higher standard, and you communicate your vision with conviction.
What you get: 17 total sessions over 4 months: 1 private 1:1 kickoff + 16 live group calls (strategy + implementation + investor readiness).
This is an application-based container. If it’s not a fit, I’ll tell you.
Explore program funding (US only, optional after acceptance)
WHO THIS IS FOR
This is for you if you’re a female founder who:
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Is building something real, and you’re ready to play at the next level
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Wants more impact, income, and ease without abandoning your standards
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Knows your next level requires a new identity, not “more information”
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Is ready to be coached directly, held accountable, and guided into execution
WHO THIS IS NOT FOR
This is not for you if you:
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Want a quick fix, gentle coaching, or hype
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Aren’t willing to implement consistently
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Want guaranteed funding outcomes without becoming investment-ready
HOW IT WORKS
The Inner Gambit Format (4 months)
You’ll move through a structured journey that strengthens both:
• The woman behind the business (identity, standards, decisions, confidence)
• The investor-facing communication (clarity, narrative, pitch refinement, readiness)
Included: 17 sessions total
• 1 x Private 1:1 Kickoff Session (60 minutes)
• 16 x Live Group Calls (weekly on Tuesdays)
The Container
• Intimate group environment
• An implementation rhythm that turns insight into consistent execution
• A space designed for visibility, momentum, and personal evolution
Exact call dates and times are confirmed upon acceptance and enrollment.
You have succeeded against all odds and understand the value of determination, transformation, and overcoming hardships.
“You know you’re ready for something way bigger, but you’re feeling stuck, scared, and totally unfulfilled.”
PROGRAM DATES + CALL CALENDAR
Program begins: Tuesday, 3 March 2026
Duration: 4 months
Total sessions included: 17 sessions (1 private kickoff + 16 live group calls)
Weekly Live Group Calls (16 total) Tuesdays
1. 3 Mar 2026
2. 10 Mar 2026
3. 17 Mar 2026
4. 24 Mar 2026
5. 31 Mar 2026
6. 7 Apr 2026
7. 14 Apr 2026
8. 21 Apr 2026
9. 28 Apr 2026
10. 5 May 2026
11. 12 May 2026
12. 19 May 2026
13. 26 May 2026
14. 2 Jun 2026
15. 9 Jun 2026
16. 16 Jun 2026
Kickoff 1:1 (60 minutes) included for everyone
Schedule during Week 1: 3–9 March 2026
Exact call dates and times are confirmed upon acceptance and enrollment.
THE METHOD: IDENTITY SHIFT + THE SHE SHIFT FRAMEWORK™
Inner Gambit is built on a simple truth:
The fiercest barrier to your next level isn’t strategy.
it’s the identity you’re currently operating from.
This is identity shift coaching: a shift in self-concept that closes the “identity gap” between who you are now (and the actions you take) and the woman you’re becoming (and the actions she takes consistently). It’s not changing who you are, it’s accessing your highest capacity and letting your results become your new normal.
Inside this container, we blend investment readiness with deep identity work using my proprietary approach:
1) THE SHE SHIFT FRAMEWORK™
A distinct method I developed for rapid, irreversible transformation, where the shift becomes part of who you are, not something you try to maintain with willpower.
2) UNLOCKING THE THREE POWER CENTERS
We activate the internal power centers that stabilize your confidence, sharpen your decisions, and elevate how you lead, so execution becomes inevitable and your presence becomes undeniable.
This is the work that turns “trying to create impact and income” into being the woman who naturally creates impact and income, because she no longer negotiates with herself.
WHAT YOU’LL WALK AWAY WITH
By the end of Inner Gambit, you will have:
• A higher internal standard you can actually maintain (no more self-betrayal)
• A clear “this is what I do and why it matters” narrative that lands
• A founder identity rooted in calm conviction, so you can lead without performing
• A refined way of communicating your opportunity with clarity and power
• A 90-day implementation plan you can execute immediately after the program
INVESTOR READINESS + PITCH SUPPORT
This program supports you to:
• Strengthen the way you communicate your financial story with clarity
• Refine your pitch messaging so it’s authentic, coherent, and compelling
• Practice how you present, so you don’t collapse under pressure
About investor introductions / pitch opportunities (read carefully)
Where appropriate, there may be opportunities for founder visibility or introductions.
Introductions and pitch opportunities are not guaranteed and depend on readiness, alignment, and availability.
ONLINE PROGRAM ACCESS (INCLUDED IN BOTH OPTIONS)
As part of your enrollment, you’ll receive access to ONE online program of your choice from our Online Programs library.
• You’ll select your program during onboarding.
• Access is for personal use only and is non-transferable.
• Access is provided for the duration of Inner Gambit + 12 months.
Choose ONE from the library:
• Wild & Wealthy Entrepreneur Online Program
• Loving CEO Money Impact Course
• The Business Owner’s Breakthrough: From Burnout to Balance
• More Flow, More Money, More Fun!
• How to Host a Transformative Private Retreat
INVESTMENT OPTIONS
Option 1: Standard
$8,888 USD
Includes:
• 17 sessions total (1 private kickoff + 16 live group calls)
• Core program experience + container
• All standard resources and implementation support
• Access to ONE online program of your choice (Inner Gambit + 12 months)
Option 2: VIP (More Access)
$11,111 USD (limited VIP spots)
Includes everything in Standard, plus:
• Priority WhatsApp access Mon–Thu (24-hour response window) for laser coaching, decision support, and rapid recalibration
• VIP priority hot seat placement during live calls
• Two additional private 90-minute 1:1 sessions during the program to accelerate integration, execution, and confidence
• Monthly VIP Momentum Call (30 minutes): a private VIP-only reset to troubleshoot, recalibrate, and keep momentum high
• Access to ONE online program of your choice (Inner Gambit + 12 months)
VIP Call Structure
• Standard includes a 60-minute private kickoff + 16 live group calls (17 total sessions)
• VIP adds 2 x 90-minute private sessions + 1 x 30-minute VIP group call per month
VIP Scheduling Windows
VIP 1:1 #1 (90 mins): target 17–31 March 2026
VIP 1:1 #2 (90 mins): target 28 April–12 May 2026
VIP Momentum Call (30 mins) VIP only (recommended Fridays)
• Fri 27 Mar 2026
• Fri 24 Apr 2026
• Fri 22 May 2026
• Fri 19 Jun 2026
Exact call dates and times are confirmed upon acceptance and enrollment.
BONUSES
Fast-Start Implementation Sprint
A week-one momentum plan designed to help you begin with clarity, pace, and precision, so you execute immediately.
Pitch Narrative + Slide Storyboard
A structured framework to refine your financial story and organize your pitch with coherence, confidence, and power.
PAYMENT OPTIONS + PAY-IN-FULL BONUS
Payment options may include:
• Pay in full
• Split pay
• Optional third-party program funding (US only)
Pay-in-Full Bonus (First 24 Hours)
Pay in full and receive a Barbados VIP Retreat Credit-$2,000
Receive a $2,000 credit toward a Barbados VIP Retreat (valid 12 months). This credit is non-transferable and cannot be redeemed for cash.
PROGRAM FUNDING (US ONLY OPTIONAL AFTER ACCEPTANCE)
If you’re accepted into the program and cashflow is the only barrier, qualified applicants in the United States may explore optional third-party program funding after acceptance (subject to approval).
Learn more:
FAQ
How long is the program?
4 months.
How many calls are included?
17 total sessions: 1 private 1:1 kickoff (60 minutes) + 16 live group calls.
Are the group calls weekly?
Yes, weekly live group calls (Tuesdays).
Is this 1:1 or group?
It’s a mastermind group container with an initial private kickoff session. VIP includes additional private support and VIP-only touchpoints.
Is this just pitch deck help?
No. Pitch refinement is one component. The deeper work is identity shift + standards + execution, because that’s what creates real momentum and investor trust.
Do you guarantee I’ll get funding?
No. We strengthen readiness, clarity, and communication. Any funding outcomes depend on external third parties.
Do you offer refunds?
No. This is a high-touch container with reserved capacity. Please apply only if you’re ready to commit and implement.
Is program funding available to pay for the program?
If you’re accepted and cashflow is the only barrier, qualified US applicants may explore optional third-party program funding after acceptance (subject to approval).
Apply to Inner Gambit
If you’re ready to move with a higher standard, and become the woman your next level requires apply now.
Application-based. If it’s not a fit, I’ll tell you.
Overcome any obstacle. Become unstoppable.
This is for the woman who is done tolerating the patterns that keep her small.
Inside Inner Gambit, you won’t just “feel better.”
You will operate differently.
We identify what’s actually blocking your next level—fear, hesitation, self-doubt, inconsistency, overthinking, avoidance—and we dissolve the pattern at the identity level so your actions align with the woman you’re becoming.
This is where you:
• stop negotiating with yourself
• raise your internal standard
• make cleaner decisions, faster
• follow through consistently
• build momentum that becomes your new normal
If you’re ready to move with clarity, conviction, and execution—this is the container.
Identity Shifting
An identity shift is a change in how you see yourself, so success stops being something you force, and becomes something you naturally live.
It’s not about becoming someone else.
It’s about closing the gap between:
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who you are now (and the actions you take), and
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the woman you’re becoming (and the actions she takes consistently).
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What’s the outcome?
You stop trying to create income and impact…
and you become the woman for whom income and impact are normal, because your standards, decisions, and execution have changed.
Why me,
why this program
& why now?
HOW DOES THIS HELP ME CREATE INCOME AND IMPACT?
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When you learn to operate at a higher level, your decisions change, and your results follow.
You start making moves that create money, expand influence, and build real momentum. -
As you progress, confidence becomes embodied.
Not performative. Not forced.
The kind that’s visible in how you speak, lead, and execute. -
Throughout the program, you’ll build a bespoke Growth Plan with actions chosen deliberately, because transformation doesn’t happen through insight alone. It happens through aligned action, repeated consistently, using proven success principles that actually move the needle.
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You’ll also fully leverage what you’ve already invested in, your skills, experience, education, and past support, so nothing is wasted and everything becomes integrated.
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The outcome is simple:
You become the woman for whom income and impact are normal, because you’ve built the internal standard, the decisions, and the execution that make it inevitable.
What sets this work apart is my proprietary method for transformation:
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The SHE SHIFT Framework™ rapid, identity-level shifts that last
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Unlocking the Three Power Centers, activating the internal drivers that change how you decide, lead, and execute
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My teaching style, direct, insightful, and built for real-world implementation
This isn’t typical coaching. It’s a structured process designed to create lasting change.
8 Key Areas of Feminine Self-Actualisation:
Purpose and Calling, Discovering and cultivating unique gifts and genius, and the power to contribute them in ways that ensure they are received and valued.
Confidence and Presence, Being visible, seen, truly known, and able to show up with authentic confidence as the most actualized version of yourself.
Creativity and Self-Expression, Manifesting your deepest desires for self-expression, fun and play.
Love and Relationships, Attracting and creating growth-oriented relationships, where you are “met” on all levels (emotionally, mentally, physically and spiritually), supported to self-actualize, loved unconditionally, and supported to become the best version of yourself.
Value Aligned Prosperity, expanding prosperity and livelihood by creating a way of making money that is deeply aligned with your values, and having the resources to thrive, prosper and contribute in this life.
Influence and Impact, impacting a greater number of people by uplifting and empowering those around you.
Spirituality and Meditation, deepening your connection to a higher power and engaging in a relationship with an intelligence or energy that is bigger than yourself.
Health and Self Care, feeling at home in your body, being healthy, radiant, feeling vital, and having boundless energy.
WHAT PEOPLE SAY
Katie Webster Coach
"You Incredible Woman!" Michelle is a powerful and intuitive leader. As her coaching client, she has the most loving way of pushing and challenging you in just the right ways you need to be challenged to truly transform, elevate, and achieve the life, mindset, and vision of your wildest dreams. Our first session together was so expansive I knew without a shadow of a doubt that she was the perfect coach for me. In under a month of working together, my investment in her paid off 10-fold financially and 100-fold in my relationship, energetic, and emotional health. As we continue to work together, I genuinely feel like the sky is the limit and that I am capable of anything with her by my side. Honestly, none of this would have happened without me making a commitment to myself to be coached by you and without you showing up so powerfully to challenge, embrace, and shepherd me through all of it. I am raising my vibration and just getting used to living in this new beautiful reflection of my thinking. My level of gratitude is off the charts exponentially right now for you, you incredible woman! Katie Webster, Coach
Ildiko, Coach
"A Game Changer" The first session with Michelle was life-changing, it was a game-changer because I was not sure what is the missing element. She was able to put me in my huge vivid vision I didn't even know I had in me. It was very emotional. I cried. And in the same moment, it felt right. She was able to break the glass ceiling and turn off doubt, fear, and all of the negative things, that were holding me back. I have become the woman who is on a mission. And she was able to do that in our first session. If you're unsure about what is not working in your life, or in your business, and you're looking for somebody who can move everything on the front end and on the back end of your business and want to get the answers on the spot that helps you step into your future self, she's the one to talk to.
Tara LaFon Gooch C.E.O
"One of A Kind" It’s sometimes difficult to put into words how to describe someone who has impacted your life. There is so much to say but words rarely do it justice. This is how I feel about Michelle. She is a transformational person who is on a different level. She goes deep when she works with you and helps you achieve things that once seemed impossible. Her commitment to her clients and their goals is like nothing I have ever experienced before. Michelle’s passion for helping people succeed are apparent in her work and she takes a great deal of care in ensuring her clients progress and make powerful life changes. I highly recommend Michelle to anyone who is looking for next-level growth and someone who desires change within their lives. She is a one of a kind coach and I am privileged to know her. Thank you for your phenomenal work, Michelle. I truly appreciate you and what you have done to help me!
My name is Michelle Margaret Marques,
A catalyst for change, fiercely committed to empowering women to embrace their potential, elevate their lives, and unleash their power to create a world-shaking impact. My mission: to impact 1 billion lives, transforming the global landscape with bold, fearless love and unwavering belief in what's possible.
Through my intimate work with female founders, I've seen firsthand that the fiercest barrier to investment is often the woman in the mirror. That's why I've woven investment readiness into the very fabric of Inner Gambit, crafting a mastermind that transcends traditional coaching. It's where your personal evolution meets financial revolution, shaping you into a confident leader, ready to make a dent in the universe.
I’ve been through the trenches of the battles of life, and through winning my war, I learnt valuable lessons which I’ve unpacked to create packages that assist you in reaching new heights of success.
I have a proven success track record working with female entrepreneurs and impactful leaders to design their life with intention .
Inner Gambit: The Transformation for the Committed
Inner Gambit is also for those who recognize the importance of investment readiness. It's for the visionaries who understand that to attract the right opportunities and resources, they must first embody the change they seek. This program is designed to help you break through personal barriers and align your inner transformation with the external success you aim to achieve.
If you're ready to commit to a journey of profound personal and professional growth, to invest in the work that leads to lasting transformation, Inner Gambit awaits. Let's unlock your potential together.
Turn your greatest desire into an inevitability
and open the door to gaining Investment and your fullest POTENTIAL
WHAT PEOPLE SAY
K Byles Author/Coach
"Beyond Your Limitations" Michelle helped me move from stuck and frustrated to adapting and building new structures for thriving in a different culture. Michelle is particularly good at working with your mind and pointing out the mental limitations you are imposing on yourself to move beyond them. New structures are now in place. Got married and applied for residency, I can have my residency early next year. And then Adopt a Coastline is now a registered non-profit and we have a meeting with the UN for funding, I just sent you a letter. I'm so chuffed with that. Feel really emotional, having a business here. So, yeah, you’ve really really helped me with that. And also, the other thing is acknowledging that you helped me with feeling like I didn't want to start a new organisation after the Homeless World Cup and all of that, I'd had enough, and actually, no, I do want to play a role in in the ocean piece and the environmental peace and cleaning up Antigua and encouraging people to be more caring and an understanding of the value that they have here and how beautiful it is and how to respect that just not just in Antigua but Caribbean wide. So yeah, I'm really grateful for that.
Heather Fink, Founder & CEO
"Thought-provoking and productive". Working with Michelle has been thought-provoking, empowering and productive. As a solopreneur, it's easy to get stuck in place or even worse go around in endless circles doing the same thing over and over getting the same results. Having her own beauty brand and partnering with other founders, she knows the challenges, the opportunities, the struggles, the ups and downs, and speaks my language. Talking to Michelle has given me perspective, fresh new ideas, and the incentive, motivation and support to implement them with an action plan. She gave me the courage to put myself out there more and get to know my customers on a more personal basis. Her advice has made a significant, positive, tangible impact on my business results and I am truly grateful. With her holistic approach, she's part business partner, part sister, part shaman. I truly appreciate her generosity in sharing her expertise, experience and inspiration, I love working with her and highly recommend her to others!
Lisa Anderson, Coach
"A Beautiful Gift!" My entire life shifted in the time I spent with Michelle. I am beyond grateful. I am implementing the super easy, yet totally effective strategies she offered me on a daily basis. It has allowed me to continue manifesting in the great energies we discovered together. I will recommend her to anyone who desires positive change and happiness in their life!
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