Mila Jo
Mila Jo (Michelle Jones) is a Life Coach and the Founder of Haven by Mila, where she helps individuals gain clarity, overcome personal barriers, and experience meaningful personal growth. With years of experience supporting others through emotional challenges and life transitions, Mila Jo combines empathy, accountability, and practical guidance to help clients move forward with confidence and intention.
Her coaching approach centers on emotional wellness, self-awareness, and sustainable growth. Through one-on-one sessions and personalized support, Mila Jo creates a safe, judgment-free space where clients can reflect, reset, and reconnect with themselves. She is deeply committed to meeting people where they are and guiding them toward lives that feel aligned, grounded, and fulfilling.
Outside of her coaching work, Mila Jo values continuous learning, self-care, and personal development—principles that shape both her practice and the community she continues to build through Haven by Mila.
• Certified Life Coach
• Certified Self-Care Coach
What do you attribute your success to?
I attribute my success to a strong foundation in customer service and human connection. Years of working closely with people taught me how to listen deeply, communicate with empathy, and support others through real-life challenges. Those skills became the bridge into my work as a Life Coach, where I’ve spent the past several months creating meaningful impact by helping individuals gain clarity, confidence, and emotional awareness.
What’s the best career advice you’ve ever received?
The best career advice I’ve received is to trust the skills I already have instead of waiting to feel “ready.” I learned that growth doesn’t come from having everything figured out—it comes from starting where you are, learning as you go, and being willing to evolve.
What advice would you give to young women entering your industry?
My advice would be to start before you feel fully confident and give yourself permission to learn along the way. You don’t need perfection to begin—consistency, self-trust, and a willingness to grow will take you further than waiting for the “right” moment.
What are the biggest challenges or opportunities in your field right now?
One of the biggest opportunities in my field right now is expanding how emotional wellness is shared and accessed through intentional visibility. While trust and connection are foundational, I believe growth also comes from strategic outreach, professional networking, and broader media presence. I see this as a powerful moment to build a practice that is both impactful and visible, while staying grounded in authenticity and purpose.
What values are most important to you in your work and personal life?
The values most important to me are integrity, intentional growth, and impact. These values guide how I lead my work, expand my brand, and create spaces that support meaningful connection and lasting transformation.