In this video, I'm interviewing my friend and finance creator Meghan (@meghanmakesmoney), who has over 160,000 Instagram followers and shares finance tips while building her platform. We talk about her path from working as a financial analyst and briefly trying food content to getting laid off in February 2023 to then gaining 120,000 followers and 5.8 million views from one video.

00:00 Meet Meghan Makes Money

02:43 Food Creator Stint

03:47 Layoff Sparked The Pivot

04:30 Daily Posting And First Viral Win

05:58 Paycheck Breakdown Strategy

07:55 ManyChat And Template Sales

09:20 Building A Better Budget Template

11:20 Early Hustles And Side Gigs

13:13 Multiple Income Streams Today

15:00 Big Brand Deals And Agency

17:26 Coaching And AI Creator Tools

20:49 Full Time Creator Routine

21:36 Creator Morning Routine

22:27 Health First Nonnegotiables

22:57 Work Life Balance Debate

24:29 Women Energy And Cycles

25:54 Creator Pros And Cons

28:15 Advice For New Grads

30:24 New Year Money Moves

32:55 Learning Finance Resources

34:30 Travel Motivation And Plans

37:17 Hobbies Offscreen Activities

39:26 Rapid Fire And Wrap Up

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I flew 20 hours from Puerto Rico to LA for a single event that I was invited to — one hosted by Emma Grede, founding partner of Skims, co-founder of Good American, and a shark on Shark Tank.

It ended up being one of the most transformative nights of my year. In this episode, I share how I got invited, my biggest takeaways, the advice Emma gave me personally, and the tactical lessons I’m bringing into my business and my 20s.I break down:

✨ How I actually got invited

✨ What it felt like walking into a room full of creators, founders, and celebrities

✨ My 1:1 moment with Emma

✨ The line that hit me the hardest

✨ The biggest personal lessons I’m taking into my 20s

✨ The tactical founder insights I wrote down word-for-word

✨ Why this experience made me rethink what it means to “belong” in big rooms

Whether you’re a 20-something navigating your career, a creator building your brand, or a founder dreaming bigger this year — this episode is for you.If you want the written breakdown, including all of Emma’s tactical advice, the full Substack essay is live now.https://open.substack.com/pub/patrici...

Let’s grow together.

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In this episode, I sit down with creator Jessica Lam to talk about what really happens behind the scenes of becoming a full-time content creator, specifically in UGC, in college and in her early 20s.

Jessica is a recent UCLA grad who has already worked with nearly 200 brands—Adobe, Amazon, Nike, and more—all while documenting her journey in real time. From living in a content house to going on brand trips, facing rejection, and navigating the burnout that no one sees, Jessica brings an honesty that is rare to find online.

We dive into:
✨ How she started creating content in college✨ What the UGC business actually looks like (pricing, pitching, brand deals)✨ The reality of living with other creators in a content house✨ Her “side quests,” from new life experiences to going on the Nectar dating show✨ Burnout, public judgment, and how she stays grounded✨ The biggest lessons she’s learned in her 20s

Whether you’re a creator, a post-grad figuring it out, or someone wanting to build a life outside the traditional 9–5, this conversation will feel like a comforting reset.

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Let’s grow together. 💛

What does it really take to turn a simple business idea into an eight-figure brand?

In this episode, I sit down with Max Medroso — my business partner and boyfriend of seven years — who sold his first company for $2 million at just 21 before going on to build multiple multi-million-dollar brands, including Sky & Sol.

We go beyond the highlight reel to unpack:💡 The mindset behind his first $2M exit📈 The step-by-step playbook he uses to build brands from scratch💭 How he defines success, failure, and fulfillment today

Trust me, you’ll want to take notes.

Listen if you want to:

• Learn how to think like a founder (even if you’re just starting out)

• Get inspired by what’s actually possible with the right mindset

• Hear the behind-the-scenes of building an eight-figure brand from the ground up

🎙️ Thriving with Tricia — where ambition meets alignment, and we talk about building a life you don’t need a vacation from.

Check out our brand at skyandsol.co

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What if the secret to actually thriving—to feeling creative, energized, and clear—isn't about hustling harder, but about resting better?

This episode is a gentle reminder that your energy is precious. I’m sharing my own journey of unlearning the toxic "grind" mindset and falling in love with the magic of a good night's sleep.

We'll get into the biology of rest, and I'll walk you through the simple, cozy rituals that helped me completely fix my sleep routine naturally.

In this episode, we’ll get into:

• • The dangerous myth of the "sleepless elite" and why we glorify burnout.

  • The simple science of what happens to your brain when it’s deprived of sleep (hint: it involves cellular garbage).

  • How sleep acts as your body's primary repair state for your muscles, immune system, and hormones.

  • My personal journey and the non-negotiable tools I used to fix my sleep, including the 4-7-8 breathing method and understanding my chronotype.

  • How to finally let go of the guilt associated with rest and reframe it as your ultimate strength.

  • Why you can’t out-hustle your biology, and how to work smarter by truly resting.

So grab a cup of tea, get comfy, and let’s talk about how to finally feel rested. You more than deserve it.

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It's the final quarter of the year—are you ready to make it count? Before we get swept up in holiday chaos and New Year's resolutions, let's pause and get intentional.

In this episode, I share my personal, no-fluff system for a powerful quarterly reset that has helped me build my dream life in my twenties.

This isn't about hustle culture or overwhelming to-do lists. It’s an ctionable guide to help you reflect with honesty, plan with clarity, and finally master the art of the follow-through.

In this episode, you will learn:

• The essential reflection prompts to understand what you truly want and need.

• How to set focused goals that will actually move the needle.

• The step-by-step process for breaking down your big Q4 goals into simple monthly, weekly, and daily actions.

• How to actually follow through and execute after planning

• Practical tips for creating a ritual you love, building a vision board that works, and tracking your progress without the stress.

Grab a warm drink and your favorite notebook—it's time to design a Q4 you'll be proud of.

Connect with me:

• Instagram: @patriciaredulla

• TikTok: thrivingwithtricia

Today I’m joined by my very first podcast guest (!!), @nadyaokamoto — entrepreneur, creator, and changemaker. We dive into everything from starting young in entrepreneurship to overcoming burnout, balancing relationships, and her best advice for thriving in your 20s.

You may know Nadya as the co-founder of August. I chose her as my first guest because she’s been such an inspiration to me — I admire how boldly she lives true to herself.

I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did 💛 Let me know your thoughts or any questions that come up after listening!

Highlights from this episode:
1:40 — How Nadya got into entrepreneurship
5:00 — Her advice for those figuring out what to do after college
6:50 — Burnout & what she’s learned about balance
11:00 — What energizes her vs. what drains her
13:00 — The impact of friendships & community
17:21 — Scaling August & celebrating milestones
24:30 — On not caring what others think (“you’re hurting yourself first…”)
26:17 — Redefining success

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Instagram: @nadyaokamoto
August: @itsaugust

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Instagram: @patriciaredulla

If you're trying to figure out what you want to do in life or want to level up, this episode is about finding your why to achieve both your short-term and long-term goals.

• Figuring out your short-term why and big picture why
• The importance of finding your why
• How to get clearer on your vision

Honest conversations with experts, founders, and twenty-somethings figuring it out in real time — all to inspire you to go after what you truly want. Hosted by Filipina creator and entrepreneur Tricia Redulla.

the trailer/intro episode:

• 0:11: when and why i decided to start this
• 2:00: my background and experiences
• 3:33: other media brands & how i'm making this different
• 4:22: why i'm focusing on people in their 20s
• 4:55: people i'll be interviewing
• 5:16: topics i'll be covering
• 5:35: creating a life aligned with you
• 6:09: the bigger vision
• 6:38: your task for the next episode

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