Coaching is better with a community


Coaching is your passion, but...
  • running a business is a whole other set of skills that you've not yet fully honed.
  • Instagram is filled with coaches who seem to have it all figured out, making you feel even shittier that you're still struggling to get clients.
  • some days you crush it, and others you worry whether you're doing the best job a coach can for their clients.
  • your friends and family try, yet they can't understand coaching and entrepreneurship, and that leaves you feeling a bit lonely.
  • finding other coaches who give a shit about equity and social justice (other than in a performative way) feels like finding the smallest needle in the biggest haystack.


You're not alone.We're here to support you...
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by getting real.
This isn't social media. We honestly and vulnerably share our struggles (a millionaire coach is an exception).
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by talking biz.
No one is born with an entrepreneurial gene. It's a skill, and one that we learn and develop as a community. 
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by talking shop.
CECs are good, and sharing real-world stories (+ tips & tricks) helps us improve our coaching chops.
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by understanding.
There's no one better to hold space for a coach than other coaches. We get it, and we're here to listen.



We want to make coaching a more equitable industry.


“Finding this community where I could safely discuss struggles, celebrate wins and learn how to do coaching and business in a way that honored me and my values was a game-changer. I feel more centered, grounded and present in all that I do.”Nicole Havelka, anti-burnout coach

Messy Liberation Coaches Circle will help you:


  • Discover what is (and isn't) working to find and keep new individual and/or corporate coaching clients.
  • Learn business basics to make sure you're running an efficient, effective, and legal practice.
  • Find a sounding board for coaching and business challenges, in real time, so you never have to navigate them alone.
  • Grow a dedicated inner circle that's as excited to celebrate wins with you as they are to comfort you when times are tough. 

What you get with your membership:


  • Weekly challenges to encourage liberatory changes to your business and coaching practices.
  • Twice-monthly community calls for brainstorming, collaborating, and support in the business and practice of coaching.
  • Weekly co-working to get shit done with a bit of loving accountability.
  • Monthly book club to discuss works relevant to our work as coaches.
  • An active and supportive community in a Slack workspace.
  • A growing resource library filled with tools and lessons to help you be a better coach and business owner.

They're not like us.
Most membership communities either do too little (no one likes a bait-and-switch) or do too much (who has the energy to keep up?). We've been there, and we know how it feels. 

When we set out to create this community, we focused on a healthy balance. We want to be sure you get the support and connection you might need and enough space to breathe and rest. 

We're both incredibly values-driven, and liberation is at the top of our list. To build a liberatory community means having and setting realistic expectations for ourselves and for you. 

  • No busy work.
  • No activities with no clear purpose. 
  • No guilt you for showing up but "not really being there." 
And we'll never pretend to be anything more than what we are: two intersectional feminist coaches working toward a liberatory future in life and business.

If this is your jam, you're definitely in the right place.
Hey there, we're Taina & Becky!

We're so proud to run the Intersectional Coaches Circle, in addition to co-hosting Messy Liberation podcast.


Through our work together (and separately) we discovered that finding a values-aligned community as an entrepreneur can be incredibly difficult. So we set out to build one that is inclusive of diverse perspectives and experiences with like-minded coaches that are intent on building a better world through their practice.


Together, we have more than 30 years of coaching experience, and we're passionate about helping coaches deepen their practice and a business through an intersectional lens.



Taina Brown (she/her) is a former feminist scholar turned strategy whiz trained in somatic and CBT methods. As a personal and professional development coach of over 15 years, she helps leaders and their teams show up as their best, values-aligned selves to do good work. ifthenand.org
Becky Mollenkamp (she/they) is a feminist business coach for service-based business owners ready to make the leap from solo provider to CEO of a team of consultants. She serves as sounding board & guide as they choose how to grow a business without replicating toxic capitalism. beckymollenkamp.com


Ready to join us?
We can't wait to welcome you with open arms 🤗



Annual membership
$300/year: 
If your financial picture is such that paying more would represent harm, please select this rate and know that we welcome you with open arms.

$450/year: 
Suggested dues for this community. 

$600/year
If privilege allows you to pay this amount without pain, you'll help offset the lower rate for those for whom money represents a greater barrier.


INCLUDED WITH YOUR MEMBERSHIP:

  • Twice-monthly community calls for brainstorming, collaborating, and support in the business and practice of coaching.
  • Weekly co-working to get shit done with a bit of loving accountability.
  • Monthly book club to discuss works relevant to our work as coaches.
  • An active and supportive community in a Slack workspace.
  • A growing resource library filled with tools and lessons to help you be a better coach and business owner.

Grab it now!

Frequently Asked Questions
What happens when I sign up?
You'll immediately get all the information you need to add our community events to your calendar and join our community on Slack. Becky or Taina will also personally send a welcome email because we want to get to know you and help you feel comfortable to show up for your first call. You'll get the most out of this group by participating, so we want to help you feel safe to dive in.
Who is this space for?
If you're a coach—or any practitioner who uses coaching skills—you'll find value inside ICC. That said, if an upfront $300 payment represents a financial harship, then you may not yet be ready for this community. Our members are primarily folks who are making money from coaching and/or have another job to support them as they build their coaching business.
Why aren't there payment options?
This is a very low-cost offer, far less than many similar spaces. That is by design because we want to make it as accessible as possible. To keep it simple for us, however, we've decided not to offer monthly payments. 
When are the community calls?
The times vary, but are generally Monday-Friday during typical American office hours.