If you’ve ever thought, “I want to leave this job… start the thing… pivot… but I can’t afford to,” this episode is for you.

I’m joined by the Financial Feminist herself, Tori Dunlap, founder of Her First $100K. After graduating with degrees in communication and theater, Tori landed in a toxic corporate job she couldn’t afford to leave. That’s when everything shifted.

She realized money wasn’t about being rich — it was about having options.

So she set a bold goal: save $100,000 by age 25. What started with a $20 domain, three blog posts, and $49 coaching sessions at Starbucks eventually became a movement empowering women to take control of their finances.

But here’s the truth: the $100K wasn’t the win.

Freedom was.

In this episode, we talk about financial autonomy, documenting your journey for accountability, and why building revenue isn’t about validation — it’s about choice.

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[00:00] Why Money Is About Freedom, Not Just Wealth

[06:35] How $49 Coaching Sessions Built a Business Foundation

[12:10] The Real Cost of Staying in a Toxic Job

[18:45] Why Documenting Your Goal Creates Accountability

[24:20] From Blog Posts to a Movement: Building Her First $100K

[31:05] Scaling Beyond Coaching: Avoiding the “Not Scalable” Trap

[38:40] Money as Power: Creating Options for Women

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Connect With Tori Dunlap:

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/herfirst100k/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/herfirst100K/
• Website: https://herfirst100k.com/

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I didn’t want to talk about this… but here we are.

At the start of the year, I joined a new fitness program—something totally outside my comfort zone. And I wanted to quit four times in the first week alone.

But I didn’t.

This episode is about what that journey has taught me—not just about health, but about business, consistency, and what it really takes to stick with something when it gets hard.

Because the truth is: everything you want comes with a cost.

Are you willing to pay it?

I’m sharing a mindset framework that’s helped me stay committed through discomfort, and how it applies whether you're trying to get in shape or build a 7-figure business.

Let’s talk about fear, doubt, discipline—and choosing not to quit.

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[00:00] Opening up about a personal transformation for accountability, connection, and growth.

[02:30] The fear of failure and the vulnerable question: "Will this actually work for me?"

[03:20] Lifelong body image struggles and how they shaped Jasmine’s identity and confidence.

[04:57] Realizing the parallels between business and fitness: discomfort, doubt, and discipline.

[06:35] The mindset shift: follow the “recipe” before adding your own flavor.

[10:12] How to overcome distractions that try to sabotage your growth.

[15:14] Why the “messy middle” is where most quit—and how to push through by focusing on your future self.

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• The Real ROI of Personal Development

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If you’ve ever grown so fast you barely recognized yourself… this one is for you.

In this conversation with Leila Hormozi, we go behind the curtain of rapid business growth — beyond revenue, beyond strategy — and into identity.

We talk about criticism, visibility, filtering yourself to avoid judgment, and what really happens when your business grows faster than your comfort zone.

From the outside, explosive growth can look like a highlight reel. From the inside? It can feel unfamiliar, uncomfortable, and even painful.

Leila shares why “the more you want to grow, the more you’re going to be in pain” — not because growth is bad, but because it demands an identity shift.

If you’re a 7-figure founder scaling higher… Hiring leaders for the first time… Outgrowing your old systems… Or white-knuckling your next level…

You’re not broken. You’re evolving.

This episode is your permission slip to embrace the stretch — and lead with honesty along the way.

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[00:01] How to stop trying to “prove yourself” to the internet

[00:05] Why hyper-growth feels like pain—and what 2025 taught her about “unfamiliar territory”

[00:10] The moment health forced leadership evolution

[00:15] How “dangerously confident” content gets made when life is falling apart

[00:20] The self-care boundary that actually scales a company

[00:28] Her non-negotiable morning routine

[00:35] The leadership book she had to write

[00:49] Flash-fire leadership: building a culture where people tell you the hard truth (and how to reward honesty)

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• Building a Wildly Successful Business (and how to show up when it’s hard) with Leila Hormozi
• How You Can Develop the BEST Traits in Leadership
• Growing in Life + Business: What I'm Learning in the Messy Middle

Connect With Leila Hormozi

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leilahormozi

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/leila.naghshineh

Website: https://www.acquisition.com/

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Are you making great money… but still not building real wealth? You’re not alone.

In this episode, I chat with Kaitlyn Carlson, former Wall Street wealth manager and founder of Theory Planning Partners, who helps 7-figure female entrepreneurs build financial legacies—not just businesses.

This isn’t your typical finance convo. We’re breaking down:

✨ Why high income doesn’t equal financial freedom

✨ Mindset blocks that keep you stuck, even at 7 figures

✨ How childhood money dynamics impact your business

✨ Why you need a wealth team, not just a bookkeeper

Kaitlyn shares practical strategies and powerful shifts to help you move from hustle to legacy—and finally keep more of what you earn.

Whether you’re making $500K or $5M, this conversation will help you rethink how you lead, earn, and build a future on your terms.

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[03:44] Why most 7-figure entrepreneurs focus on income but ignore long-term wealth

[08:19] The financial wake-up call that led Kaitlyn to serve female founders

[11:11] How childhood experiences shape your financial mindset

[16:05] The key differences between an income strategy and a wealth strategy

[23:45] Why building wealth requires a team (and not just a bookkeeper!)

[29:32] How to evaluate if your business is scalable, sellable, or sustainable

[37:51] The mental shift that changes everything: from “I have enough” to “I’m enough”

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• Tax Secrets Every Entrepreneur Should Know with Karlton Dennis
• 8 Mindset Shifts to Transform Your Relationship with Money
• Wealth Building Strategies: How to Budget, Invest, and Raise Your Prices

Connect With Kaitlyn Carlson:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theoryplanningpartners

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100090129347132

Website: https://theoryplanning.com/

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In this episode, I share one of the most transformative moments of my life: watching my mom relearn how to walk after aggressive cancer treatments. It was humbling, heartbreaking, and taught me a core truth—if you don’t believe in yourself, nothing else matters.

Even with the support of loved ones, if you lack belief in your vision, your goals, or your ability to make it happen… your dreams will stall.

So what does belief really look like in business? It’s not about pretending everything’s fine or reciting affirmations in the mirror. It’s about choosing to lead with intention, not insecurity. It’s about seeing your future self clearly and making daily decisions that align with her.

This isn’t just mindset fluff—it’s a roadmap for making belief your business strategy.

Whether you’re feeling stuck, afraid, or like your “baby steps” aren’t working fast enough… this episode will remind you that every small, imperfect action counts. And belief? That’s the first one.

Let’s take that step—together.

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[00:00] Why discomfort is the price of change (and what baby steps really teach us)

[01:45] The emotional moment watching my mom relearn how to walk—and what it taught me about belief

[02:38] Hard truth: If you don’t believe in you, your dreams won’t work

[03:39] The #1 mistake entrepreneurs make when trying to grow: consulting their past

[04:33] A guided exercise to envision your future self and reverse engineer their habits

[06:10] How small decisions (like online grocery delivery!) reflect your identity as a future CEO

[08:02] Why you must act like your future self today—not once you “arrive”

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• How to Become Your Own Advocate and Get What You Want With Heather Hansen
• How to Gain Unshakable Confidence Through Clarity ft. Erin Weed

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In today’s episode, we’re diving into the behind-the-scenes of my last quarter of 2025—a whirlwind of decisions, mindset shifts, and lessons learned. The theme? Laying bricks—small actions that lead to big breakthroughs.

I’ll share a personal moment walking my daughter into kindergarten for the first time and how it symbolized growth in my life and business. You’ll hear about my unconventional partnership with JD, where he’s the primary caretaker and I’m the CEO, and how I’ve built a business that serves my life first.

I’ll also talk about surprising lessons from a sales call, balancing business with personal life, and my plans for 2026. This episode is packed with mindset shifts, behind-the-scenes stories, and actionable tips for your own business journey.

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[00:00] How volunteering at my daughter’s kindergarten and aligning my schedule taught me valuable lessons for business.

[02:00] The decisions JD and I made as parents and entrepreneurs to design a life and business that serves our family first.

[05:00] Why being in the right rooms and investing in experiences—like the Hampton Executive Retreat—can pay off in unexpected ways.

[08:00] A deep dive into my class on “The Three Money Beliefs That Made Me Millions” and how a major technical issue taught me the importance of mindset.

[10:00] The importance of getting clear on hiring decisions and understanding who you need on your team to scale in 2026.

[12:00] Why I spent $5,000 on a two-hour consult and how it helped me avoid costly mistakes while accelerating my growth.

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For full show notes, visit jasminestar.com/podcast/episode618

I was invited to speak at a $7M company’s all-hands meeting as they prepare to scale past eight figures—and they let me bring YOU with me. In this episode, I share how I restructured my own team, led through uncertainty, and got everyone to believe in a vision they couldn’t yet see. If you’re scaling and leading a team, this episode is your roadmap. Let’s grow together.

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[00:49] The story of restructuring my company and leading through massive uncertainty

[02:41] A rare look inside a private team meeting at a 7-figure company scaling to 8

[03:33] What it really means to be in the top 1% of businesses—and why staying there requires change

[06:08] How to build a culture where “when we win, the team wins”

[07:59] How to ask your team to choose growth—even if it means choosing change or choosing to leave

[11:22] The 3 things required to scale: clear vision, clear action, and clear systems

[15:05] Why fixing systems is the fastest way to get more time, more money, or both

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• My (Un)Sexy Strategy for Business Growth
• How to Create Team Systems and Operations That Simplify Scaling and Growth
• 3 Signs It’s Time to Restructure Your Team as a Leader

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Feeling stuck at the same revenue level? In this tactical, no-fluff convo with Leila Hormozi, we unpack what’s really holding entrepreneurs back from scaling. From breaking past $100K to building a team that drives growth, Leila shares what separates stuck solopreneurs from powerful CEOs. If you're ready to scale smarter—not harder—this one’s for you.

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[00:51] Why so many entrepreneurs get stuck before they ever start building

[01:38] The #1 reason people don’t hit six figures (and how to overcome it)

[03:57] What to do when you are the bottleneck in your business

[04:41] From six to seven figures: what changes in your mindset and strategy

[06:11] The power of staying focused—and how “shiny object syndrome” kills momentum

[08:00] Why perfectionism is actually a form of fear (and how to drop it)

[10:09] How Leila learned to lead, and why it changed everything in her business

[12:00] The hiring mindset shift every founder needs to scale a team

🎧 Listen to the full episode with Leila Hormozi, Building a Wildly Successful Business (and how to show up when it’s hard) with Leila Hormozi, >>HERE<<

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• Emotional Intelligence in Leadership: How You Can Develop, Practice, and Improve It
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Connect With Leila Hormozi:

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leilahormozi
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/leila.naghshineh
• Website: https://www.acquisition.com/

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Want to turn your social media engagement into real sales? In this episode, I’m sharing my 3-part Engagement to Customers Framework—the exact strategy I teach entrepreneurs to go from likes and comments to paying clients.

You’ll learn how to:

✔️ Find your dream customers online

✔️ Build trust by being genuinely helpful

✔️ Invite engagement without sounding salesy

Whether you’re just starting out or scaling to your next level, this framework works across all industries—and I’m sharing real student examples to prove it.

It’s time to stop posting and hoping... and start connecting with intention.

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[00:59] Why most people fail at selling online (and how to fix it)

[02:00] The cocktail party analogy: Why your “buy now” post isn’t working

[04:00] Step 1: Go to them—how to find your dream customers online

[05:00] “The Comment Party” strategy: Build visibility through engagement

[06:00] “The Group Party” strategy: Why Facebook Groups still work

[07:00] “The Hashtag Party” strategy: How to use hashtags with intention

[09:15] Step 2: Be helpful—how to position yourself as the go-to expert

[11:35] Step 3: Invite to engage—how to make your next step clear and non-salesy

[14:00] Real-life example: How to lead a DM convo that converts

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• Sell the Impact: A 3-Step Framework To Increase Your Sales
• How to Attract & Convert More Leads Without Feeling Salesy
• Inside our 8-Step Sales Framework for Consistent $10K Months

For full show notes, visit jasminestar.com/podcast/episode615

Discover the Top 5 Marketing Trends to watch in 2026—each starting with the letter R. From building an empire to creating real-time content, learn how to market with strategy, build trust, and turn your content into cash. Whether you’re scaling a service, product, or digital offer, this episode helps you market like a CEO (not a content creator on a hamster wheel). Let’s go!

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[00:02] Why long-term thinking beats short-term wins—and why most business owners miss this

[00:53] Early marketing roots: from childhood jingles to a wildly successful garage sale

[01:52] The power of memorable marketing—and how every trend starts with "R"

[03:55] How influencers are shifting from paid content to brand ownership—and what that means for small business owners

[04:55] A real-world case study: how a lifestyle creator launched a sold-out fragrance line using personal content

[06:04] How service-based entrepreneurs are turning influence into income with scalable digital offers

[07:07] Marketing Trend #1: “Royalty” – How to create an empire using personal content

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• Old School Marketing Tactics, New School Results
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Feeling behind on your goals already? You’re not alone—and the good news is, you don’t need more time… you need a better plan.

In this episode, I’m sharing my Quarterly Productivity Map—the exact system I use to plan the next 90 days in just 30 minutes. Whether you're launching a product, writing a book, or finally creating consistent content, this method will help you go from overwhelmed to in control.

This episode is for the entrepreneur ready to stop spinning their wheels and start getting results—without the burnout.

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[00:01] Why hitting your goals isn’t about talent—it’s about having a plan

[00:57] How to plan your next 90 days in just 30 minutes

[01:54] The myth of productivity hacks and the truth about overwhelm

[02:54] What a Quarterly Productivity Map is (and why it works!)

[04:49] My personal story of launching the Consistent 10K coaching program

[05:50] The 5-question audit I do before any new project

[07:54] How to break your quarterly goal into months, weeks, and daily tasks

[11:35] Why you don’t need motivation—just a clear map and constraints

[13:45] How to use the time you actually have to make massive progress

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• How to Reclaim Your Time and Boost Business Productivity with Nick Sonnenberg
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• Five Things My Team and I Do to Stay Productive and Reach Our Goals

Visit jasminestar.com/productivity to download the Productivity Planner!

For full show notes, visit jasminestar.com/podcast/episode613