Matt sits down with powerhouse entrepreneur, bestselling author, and keynote speaker Toyin Crandell. From being homeless and overwhelmed to building 11 income streams and becoming a transformational coach for thousands globally—this episode dives into Toyin’s game-changing mindset principles, her journey of radical obedience, and the faith-fueled strategy that helped her build a business and life of freedom. She shares how to rewire identity, eliminate limiting beliefs, and lead with purpose, no matter your starting point. This is an absolute must-listen for entrepreneurs, marketers, and growth-minded professionals ready to shift from stuck to unstoppable.

Chapters:

• 00:00:00 - Welcome to The Eternal Optimist Podcast—Where Comebacks Begin
• 00:00:21 - Enter Toyin Crandell: From the Edge to Empowerment
• 00:01:05 - Homeless, Hopeless... Then Everything Changed
• 00:07:58 - When Money Became Mission-Critical
• 00:11:53 - Smashing the Lies That Keep Us Broke
• 00:17:25 - Building a Faith-Fueled Empire Without Losing What Matters
• 00:24:32 - Bombed on Stage? Here’s What She Did Next
• 00:25:49 - When a Slip-Up Sparks a Breakthrough
• 00:27:34 - The Criticism That Could’ve Crushed Her—but Didn’t
• 00:29:38 - Pain to Power: How Toyin Turned Struggle into Strategy
• 00:31:54 - When Obedience Becomes a Superpower
• 00:36:47 - Why Her Coaching Doesn’t Just Teach—it Transforms
• 00:40:01 - Healing in Harmony: Toyin’s Unexpected Creative Outlet
• 00:44:53 - Wisdom That’ll Stick With You Long After the Episode Ends

Links And Resources:

• Website
• LinkedIn
• Spotify Music
• Free Trainings
• Money Mindset Shift & Radical Obedience

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