Meet Ciara

About

Ciara Stockeland is the mentor you’ve been seeking. An experienced entrepreneur, Ciara reveals how success is realized by being honest about your strengths, weaknesses, and personal goals.

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Ciara’s contributions to our Small Business Council were invaluable and she always went above and beyond to help other entrepreneurs. Ciara approached work with us at the U.S. Chamber the same way she approached her businesses; with love, passion, and an undying optimism that blazed a pathway for success.
Tom SullivanU.S. Chamber of Commerce
Tom Sullivan
Ciara has so much wisdom when it comes to running a small business. How she presents this to you is the key. Learning through her own ups and downs, she speaks with honesty and experience helping you understand what you need to make your business a success.
Ann ShawWhite Owl Creek Boutique
Ann Shaw
I can only say what any person who knows Ciara will tell you. She is courageous. She is driven - and to know her is to know what it takes to succeed.
Tyler SlettenUND Center for Innovation
Tyler Sletten
Ciara is a serial entrepreneur. Her innovative ability to strategize and design successful businesses has allowed her to receive national recognition. She is a powerhouse!
Julie HiggensI Pour Life
Julie Higgens

Life in Progress

The Blog

Simply start

The most challenging part of any new venture, or any change of behavior, is …

One piece at a time

It isn’t just mentioned in conversations with multi-million dollar business owners; it shows up in conversations with those just launching their business and those looking to take their business to the next level. So where does this sense of “overwhelm” come from?

Right thing, wrong time

Today marks the one-year anniversary of the day after my return home from Ethiopia. Not the day of the return, but the day after the return. I remember this day because I was exhausted. After a whirlwind week on the African continent, a 23-hour journey home…

"Success is not owned. It's rented. The rent is due every day."

-Rory Vaden