Today's guest went from living on the street at 16 to saying a prayer that lead to massive success. Her mission to empower and equip women of color to claim wealth touches me every time I speak with her. Be on the lookout for the actionable gold nuggets she drops throughout this entire episode.

Inspirational Speaker, Black Women Millionaire Mentor, and Creator/CEO of Defy Impossible, Inc., Dr. Venus Opal Reese has been featured in Forbes, Ebony, Black Enterprise, on ABC News, CBS News, PBS, in Glamour magazine, Diversity Inc., the Associated Press, on the Tom Joyner Morning Show, at MegaFeast and is a regular contributor to Heart and Soul Magazine/TV.

Once upon a time, Dr. Venus was a walking statistic. She was living on the "mean" streets of Baltimore by the age of 16 amid violence, drugs, and prostitution. The predictable outcome was welfare, addiction, and ultimately death. Amazingly, 14 years later she graduated with a second master's degree and a Ph.D. from Stanford University. Dr. Venus has turned her survival into a system that fast-tracked her to $2.3 million in less than 4 years. Her clients have generated over 7 million in revenue using her PROVEN programs, systems and strategies.

Dr. Venus knows what it takes to break through inner glass ceilings that limit performance. She teaches purpose-driven, high-achieving Black Women professionals, entrepreneurs, experts, and executives how to defy their impossible to break the million-dollar mark—on their own terms.

During our time together, we talk about the importance of someone holding space for you. In retreats, growing up, and business! Women of color don't have a lot of champions, and Venus is determined to be one.

We also dig into…

• How we change how we're showing up in the world
• Her process: Heal. Manifest. Millions
• Why healing is the first step toward making millions
• The 4 steps of healing to make millions
• Why education doesn't equal money anymore
• Vetting people before you get on a discovery call
• Where your Million Dollar Money Maker is (it's not where you think!)
• Her experience with Snoop Dogg
• Why you should let yourself hit rock bottom
• An alternative definition to manifesting

Venus explains why you need to heal your heart before you manifest millions. "When we're at a low vibration, our heart is like a toilet that's clogged. When you heal, you create space for Spirit to move through you."

She also shares reasons why people fail at manifesting millions.

As a gift for all listeners, she's giving access to her best selling training called Get Money. In it, you'll get a taste of her teaching style to see if it resonates, and learn to bring in new money now with skills you already have. Access the training here → http://www.defyimpossible.com/gift/