In this episode, I sit down with Michelle Echevarria-Honkomp, founder of MH Elite Marketing, to talk about what it really takes to build a business from the ground up and actually be seen in today’s digital space. Michelle shares how her journey through sales, marketing, and entrepreneurship led her to help businesses develop strategies that not only drive visibility but create real connection. Her approach goes beyond generic marketing tactics and focuses on helping brands stand out through authenticity, storytelling, and understanding the human behind the business.
We also get into the mindset side of entrepreneurship: self-doubt, finding your voice, and learning to trust yourself even when you don’t feel ready. Michelle opens up about the realities of building a business as a woman, the importance of consistency, and why showing up matters more than chasing numbers. If you’ve been thinking about starting something of your own or feel stuck trying to grow what you’ve already built, this conversation is a reminder that you already have what you need, you just have to start.
connect with Michelle: MH Elite MKTG
I am the host of Unmute with Priya, a podcast where women in midlife rediscover the freedom to speak honestly, set boundaries, and create lives that feel authentic. With more than 20 years as a speech-language pathologist, I bring a unique perspective to conversations about communication, confidence, and the hidden ways women lose their voices over time. Through honest conversations with experts, authors, and everyday women, I explore topics including relationships, health, reinvention, purpose, and personal growth. My mission is simple: to help women stop pretending and start living as themselves.
I am a proud doggy mama of Azuki a 6 year old Doberman--who ironically lost her voice at 2 years old due to an auto immune condition that attacks the muscles of the jaw and head. She was unable to open her mouth for a few years but I never gave up on her and tried every remedy out there. She is now in remission and uses her voice all the time now!
My passion for speech and communication started when I was working in Japan after college (I speak Japanese, Tamil, and Spanish). I was working with students who were selectively mute and I was fascinated but also heartbroken at the fact that they didn't have a voice or that it was supressed. So helping others to find their voice has always been my passion and my gift.
In my spare time, I LOVE weightlifting--it has gotten me through perimenopause and is my saving grace as I move into postmenopause. I love watching Korean dramas on netflix as well as spanish telenovelas! I am always learning and love meeting people. I also am a sound healing practitioner. I hold weekly classes with all different sound healing instruments.
