Arguably the biggest lesson I've learned about money is the power of investing in yourself and you've probably heard this before but hear me out. When I exited college I had a lot of student loan debt and had a full time job plus 3 different side hustles only to bring home 70k a year. There had to be a different way. This is when I decided to go more than all in and invest in myself with money I didn't have. I had to make this work and I'm here to tell you that was my springboard to my business and my money success. Listen in as I explain the story and what I hope you take away from it.

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(0:18) Quick Life Update

(3:55) The Shrine For Jack

(6:03) We Appreciate Everyone That Reached Out

(8:01) Destination Weddings

(8:17) Money Mindset Shift

(9:15) When I Exited College

(12:00) 3 Different Side Hustles for 70k

(15:30) What's the Bigger Risk?

(18:08) My First Big Investment For My Business

(23:10) Pre-Planning The What If's

(27:40) Recent Prospect Call

(32:15) Leave You With This Quote

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As you are probably well aware of, the new administrations federal worker cuts are impacting thousands and I have mixed feelings about the whole situation. No doubt there was overspending and we have a financial deficit that needs to be addressed but also people and families are heavily impacted through this decision. I'll share more of my perspective and why I believe private sector work is best for you going forward.

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(0:20) Transition in the Federal Government

(1:34) The Numbers

(5:30) My Experience Working In Higher Education

(11:30) Recognizing Both Sides

(12:23) Civic Match

(14:38) Safety Is Gone

(22:23) Let Me Know Your Thoughts

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Civic Match

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"A big part of the problem with society is that, instead of fixing our problems, everyone is trying to make enough money so that the problems won't affect them."

This quote was a gut punch to me and I had a realization about society that I wanted to talk about in this episode. While the notion of pulling yourself up by your bootstraps sounds good in theory, it simply isn't an option for some and where you start and your access to resources matter. Listen in as I explain my perspective on this issue.

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(0:24) A Quote Gut Punched Me

(2:10) Growth and Changing Your Mind

(4:00) Resources Matter

(4:25) Healthcare/Childcare Cost Example

(7:50) Abortion Example

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HeHe Stewart is a leading childbirth educator, advocate, and maternity care reform expert. With a Master's in Human Development and over a decade of experience, she empowers families with evidence-based birth prep, informed decision-making, and postpartum readiness.

She is a fierce advocate for informed consent, reducing unnecessary interventions, and ensuring patient autonomy in birth. Beyond working with families, HeHe is actively involved in legislative efforts to improve women's health policies and expand access to midwifery care.

She works to reform maternity care by advocating for patient rights, increased birth options, and improved maternal health outcomes. Her work continues to drive meaningful change through education, advocacy, and policy reform.

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(1:02) Who Is HeHe Stewart?

(5:02) How HeHe Started

(9:41) Why C Sections Are Increasing

(13:00) HeHe's Process

(16:42) Hospitals Are Setup For Profits

(22:28) People Pleasing and Your Birth Experience

(29:47) Birthing Classes

(38:20) Home Births

(42:35) Decisions Leading Up To Birth

(57:15) Where To Find HeHe

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Connect with HeHe on IG: @tranqulitybyhehe

HeHe's Podcast: @the.birth.lounge

HeHe's Doula Link Recommendations:

Little Honey Money

Be Her Village

Doulamatch.net

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I originally had an interview lined up this week that unfortunately got rescheduled but this gives me a chance to give you an update on my life and what's been going on that I don't talk about a lot. Warning: it is sad but it's apart of life. If you are dealing with the same or similar situation when it comes to end of life care for a beloved pet, know you aren't alone. I want to share my thoughts and experience with you and remind you that it's okay to not have your shit together all the time.

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(0:20) Life Update

(2:05) Backstory on Jack

(6:23) How I Met Piotr

(10:30) Jack's Health Decline

(18:30) Seeking A Second Opinion

(21:30) Knowing When It's Time

(28:45) We Don't Always Have To Have Our Shit Together

(31:50) Next Week's Episode

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This could save you a lot of stress and headache if and when the time comes. With the amount of leaks that happen, our information has never been more vulnerable and this is one sure fire way to protect it. In this episode, I'm going to explain why and how to freeze your credit and why it's so valuable to your long term financial future if an issue like fraud or identity theft occurs.

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(0:21) My Team's Surprise To Me

(2:51) Freezing Your Credit

(6:44) Preventing Fraud

(9:20) When Your Credit Is Frozen

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Equifax – Freeze your credit online or call 1-800-349-9960.

Experian – Freeze your credit online or call 1-888-397-3742.

TransUnion – Freeze your credit online or call 1-800-680-7289.

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Shorter episode this week on one singular topic but I think it's really important to address because we weren't taught this in school and it's really important for your financial future. If you are putting money into a retirement account or any long or short term investing account, make sure that money is being used to buy stocks so you are participating in the marketplace or that money will just sit there and not gain interest.

While that may sound like common sense, this has been an issue for a few people I've talked to and I'll explain the math and everything else you'll need to know in today's episode.

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(0:23) Big Mistake With Investing

(1:08) Story Time

(5:45) The Math

(7:23) Check All Of Your Accounts

(11:11) My Investment Strategies

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Tori Dunlap's Stock Market School

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I recently got back from a business mentorship/mastermind meetup and I walked away from that experience with some really unique observations that I wanted to share with you today. One of the biggest being that every individual who was apart of the 7 figure CEO panel (including me) was a woman.

So cool to see this industry being led by women and I have 5 major takeaways that should make you feel less alone when it comes to entrepreneurship or taking the extraordinary route.

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(0:25) Who This Podcast Is For

(0:45) Just Came Back From Austin

(5:54) 7 Figure CEO Panel

(9:11) 5 Biggest Takeaways

(9:37) #1: We Experience Bigger Problems

(21:00) #2: Spending Money To Make Money

(25:35) #3: We Don't Wait Until We Feel Ready

(26:50) #4: We've All Wanted to Quit Several Times

(28:28) #5: Staying At 7 Figures A Year= Didn't Try To Do It Alone

(34:56) Everyone Is Allowed To Win

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If your sleep is fucked, you're probably fucked most days or at least not where you could be if you dialed in your sleep! I want to talk about a recent example of how I didn't stick to my sleep stack and paid for it the morning after. I'll share what I take supplement wise along with my evening routine and hopefully this helps you get better sleep and get more shit done!

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(0:16) Woke Up Feeling Like Ass

(1:57) Why I Feel Like Shit

(5:27) My Sleep Routine

(8:00) Dr. Huberman Sleep Series

(8:55) Supplement Stack and Caveat

(10:20) What is Melatonin?

(13:00) GABA

(16:00) Magnesium Glyscoate

(18:50) Brand Recommendations

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Dr. Huberman - The Science & Practice of Perfect Sleep

Alycia's Sleep Stack:

5mg Melatonin

200mg 5-HTP

500mg-1,000mg GABA

500mg Magnesium Glycinate

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I recently put together and gave a masterclass for my online fitness business and it CRUSHED to say the least and if you want to build trust and authority in 2025 and give real value to those interested, a masterclass is a perfect way to do that. I am going to share the steps it takes to put one together, explain why they are so effective, the importance of nurturing your audience, and more!

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(1:15) Finding Aligned Marketing

(3:15) The Masterclass Funnel

(5:05) What is A Masterclass?

(9:20) I've Been Presenting For 15 Years

(11:42) An Already Established Audience

(12:40) Utilizing Ads

(14:52) Identity, Pain Point, Solution

(17:10) What Does Your Target Audience Identify With?

(21:04) The Automation Side

(23:47) The Nurture Angle

(26:12) Don't Cookie Cutter Your Content

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