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In Episode 78 of the Real Life Planning Podcast, Cynthia Meyer, CFA®, CFP®, ChFC®, sits down with Melanie Curtis — world-record pro skydiver, keynote speaker, and peak performance coach — to talk about the mindset and emotional resilience it takes to leap into the unknown. Whether you're building a real estate portfolio, launching a business, or simply trying to show up fully in your life, this episode is your masterclass in courageous growth.
"Fear is very convincing. It can speak with a strong certainty—yet so often, it’s wrong." — Melanie Curtis
This week on Real Life Planning Podcast:
💡What holds high performers back from accessing their full potential? [00:02:29]
💡How do you get clarity in moments of fear or uncertainty? [00:10:10]
💡What are practical ways to overcome time constraints and burnout? [00:16:09]
💡How can habits and intentionality create long-term transformation? [00:27:14]
💡What money lesson shaped Melanie’s early career—and how did she course correct? [00:32:42]
Takeaway Quotes:
"When we slowly crack open those heavy doors of limiting thinking, we prove to ourselves we can always do more." — Melanie Curtis
"Behind every success is a trail of stumbles. Don’t compare your start to someone else’s finish." — Cynthia Meyer
"We’re not just consumers—we’re creators. And the creator economy is full of opportunity for those willing to show up." — Melanie Curtis
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About the Real Life Planning Podcast
Hosts Cynthia Meyer and Vekevia Tillman-Jones explore practical steps for real estate investors to build financial freedom and make working for someone else optional.
The ReaL Life Planning Podcast is for educational purposes only. None of the information discussed is intended as investment, tax, accounting, or legal advice, nor as an offer or solicitation of an offer to buy or sell, or as an endorsement of any company, security, fund, real property, or other securities or non-securities offering.
Real Life Planning, LLC is an Investment Advisor registered with the States of New Jersey, New York, Texas, Virginia, and California. All views, expressions, and opinions included in this communication are subject to change. This communication is not intended as an offer or solicitation to buy, hold or sell any financial instrument or investment advisory services. Any information provided has been obtained from sources considered reliable, but we do not guarantee the accuracy, or completeness of, any description of securities, markets or developments mentioned. Our current disclosure brochure, Form ADV Part 2, is available for your review upon request, and on our website, REALLIFEPLANNING.COM.
By Cynthia MeyerIn Episode 78 of the Real Life Planning Podcast, Cynthia Meyer, CFA®, CFP®, ChFC®, sits down with Melanie Curtis — world-record pro skydiver, keynote speaker, and peak performance coach — to talk about the mindset and emotional resilience it takes to leap into the unknown. Whether you're building a real estate portfolio, launching a business, or simply trying to show up fully in your life, this episode is your masterclass in courageous growth.
"Fear is very convincing. It can speak with a strong certainty—yet so often, it’s wrong." — Melanie Curtis
This week on Real Life Planning Podcast:
💡What holds high performers back from accessing their full potential? [00:02:29]
💡How do you get clarity in moments of fear or uncertainty? [00:10:10]
💡What are practical ways to overcome time constraints and burnout? [00:16:09]
💡How can habits and intentionality create long-term transformation? [00:27:14]
💡What money lesson shaped Melanie’s early career—and how did she course correct? [00:32:42]
Takeaway Quotes:
"When we slowly crack open those heavy doors of limiting thinking, we prove to ourselves we can always do more." — Melanie Curtis
"Behind every success is a trail of stumbles. Don’t compare your start to someone else’s finish." — Cynthia Meyer
"We’re not just consumers—we’re creators. And the creator economy is full of opportunity for those willing to show up." — Melanie Curtis
Connect with Melanie Curtis:
Connect with Real Life Planning:
About the Real Life Planning Podcast
Hosts Cynthia Meyer and Vekevia Tillman-Jones explore practical steps for real estate investors to build financial freedom and make working for someone else optional.
The ReaL Life Planning Podcast is for educational purposes only. None of the information discussed is intended as investment, tax, accounting, or legal advice, nor as an offer or solicitation of an offer to buy or sell, or as an endorsement of any company, security, fund, real property, or other securities or non-securities offering.
Real Life Planning, LLC is an Investment Advisor registered with the States of New Jersey, New York, Texas, Virginia, and California. All views, expressions, and opinions included in this communication are subject to change. This communication is not intended as an offer or solicitation to buy, hold or sell any financial instrument or investment advisory services. Any information provided has been obtained from sources considered reliable, but we do not guarantee the accuracy, or completeness of, any description of securities, markets or developments mentioned. Our current disclosure brochure, Form ADV Part 2, is available for your review upon request, and on our website, REALLIFEPLANNING.COM.