Michele Carlton Wants You to Take the First Step Towards Your Dreams

Ever dreamed of running your own business but felt overwhelmed by the “whole picture”? Michele Carlton knows exactly how that feels—and she’s here to show that entrepreneurship can start with just one small step.

Michele is the franchisee behind PJ’s Coffee in Pensacola, Florida, where she works side by side with her son, building a café that’s as much about community as it is about coffee. From earning top café rankings to leading local initiatives like Habitat for Humanity partnerships, Michele has made her childhood dream a reality—one baby step at a time.

In this episode, Michele shares:

How she leaped restaurant ownershipLessons from building a family businessThe leadership habits that keep her store thrivingWhy community and hospitality matter just as much as profitsAdvice for women ready to take their first entrepreneurial step

By the end, you’ll see that sometimes, all it takes is one small step to start the journey that changes everything.