About Us

Stacey Porto, CC, a certified coach, is passionate about helping entrepreneurs get the results they want for their business through effective marketing strategies.  Based on 18 years of corporate experience, Stacey has expertise in marketing planning and implementation, marketing communications, public relations, website and blog development, internet marketing, social media, writing and editing, event planning, and community outreach.  With a high level of personal and professional integrity, Stacey is committed to helping small to medium-sized businesses find creative and innovative ways to grow and become more profitable and sustainable through marketing coaching and/or consulting services. 

Stacey founded Gateway to Marketing Success and Gateway to Success Coaching, a sister site, after being laid-off from a corporation in 2008.  To honor her authentic self and to pursue her dream of helping to make a difference in people’s lives she became a life, career and marketing coach.  Previous to owning her businesses, Stacey served in marketing management roles for various industries in CT including construction, engineering, healthcare, and manufacturing. 

Please visit Gateway to Success Coaching  for more information on life coaching and career or job search coaching.

Vision and Mission

Stacey’s vision is to support clients in creating more inspired lives, becoming their personal best, and realizing their dreams, whether it be to start or build a business, find a job or new career, make a radical life change, improve relationships, or discover a life purpose.  She understands, based on her own personal development education and experience, the importance of people living life their way, by their own design, and based on what their passions are in life.  Consequently, her mission is to guide clients, through facilitation and listening, towards a life aligned with their talents and passions, giving way to a more inspired, joyful and meaningful life.

Educational Background

Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration;
Major in Marketing, minor in Journalism
Southern CT State University, New Haven, CT 

Certifications

Professional Certified Life and Career Coach
Life Purpose Institute, San Diego, CA