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Download Kudos for free: JoinKudos.com/Shelby Sponsored by Kudos In this episode we are talking about a mindset shift I had recently from a book I read, called Everything is Figureoutable. Email me questions to [email protected]! The book: https://amzn.to/4kq4psj More ways to listen - don't forget to follow/subscribe! Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/step-by-step-with-shelby-church/id1511226621 Spotify Podcasts: https://open.spotify.com/show/1ckkRfOgKODUT4S9T1RBHf?si=0c370b2860e04417 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thank you to HelloFresh for sponsoring! https://HelloFresh.comSHELBY10FM for 10 free meals Thank you to Quince for sponsoring this episode! http://quince.com/shelby In this episode we are talking about how people are rethinking home ownership - and whether its really worth it or not. With high interest rates, home insurance rates going up, high fees when selling and an increased value in flexibility, for many people - we are realizing it's not really worth it, and other investments may work better for us. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Today's episode is all about dealing with comparison. Thank you to our sponsors! Get 20% off Cure Hydration: https://curehydration.com/shelby Get $25 when joining SoFi: https://www.sofi.com/invite/money?gcp... Note that the SoFi link is an affiliate link. All opinions are my own - it's my favorite personal bank to use. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This is what I would do if I were starting from scratch today. Thank you to HelloFresh for sponsoring! https://HelloFresh.comSHELBY10FM for 10 free meals Thank you to Zbiotics for sponsoring this episode! Go to https://zbiotics.com/SHELBY and use SHELBY at checkout for 15% off any first time orders of ZBiotics probiotics Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode we are talking to Charlie Chang about his YouTube empire, side hustles, and how he manages his money. Thank you to Quince for sponsoring this episode! http://quince.com/shelby Check out the link for free shipping and 365 day returns. Thank you to our sponsors! Get 20% off Cure Hydration: https://curehydration.com/shelby Check out Charlie's channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@UCTQuKo8v0PaPCvk5aRxc_Yg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

🩺 This episode is sponsored by Zocdoc Stop putting off those doctor appointments and go to zocdoc.com/shelby to find and instantly book a top-rated doctor today. https://zocdoc.com/shelby In today's episode I'm doing a sequel to my "child free movement" video and talking about my own personal reasons for not wanting to have kids. The original child free episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=odAeCCdwZCs More ways to listen to step by step: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/step-by-step-with-shelby-church/id1511226621 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1ckkRfOgKODUT4S9T1RBHf Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

these are all the ways I use chatGPT I've been sort of gatekeeping. Go to https://zbiotics.com/SHELBY and use SHELBY at checkout for 15% off any first time orders of ZBiotics probiotics Thank you ZBiotics for sponsoring this episode. 00:00 Why ChatGPT Changed Everything 02:23 Writing Help: Emails, Captions, and Proposals 05:02 Photo & Renovation Mockups That Actually Help 10:02 Real Estate + Investment Modeling with AI 13:43 Editing & Troubleshooting with ChatGPT 16:31 Cooking Questions + Daily Life Help 18:30 Sponsor Break 19:01 AI Therapy & Decision Coach 23:05 Content Planning + File Organization 26:52 Graphics, Voiceovers & Creative Automation 33:59 Big Picture: Will AI Take Our Jobs? business inquiries: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Step-by-Step, I chat with Jenny Lei, the founder of Freja — the minimalist handbag brand that grew from an idea into a $13M business. 🩺 This episode is sponsored by Zocdoc Stop putting off those doctor appointments and go to zocdoc.com/shelby to find and instantly book a top-rated doctor today. https://zocdoc.com/shelby ⏱️ Chapters 0:00 - Intro 2:08 - The Interview Bag That Started It All 6:20 - Launching Right Before the Pandemic 10:15 - Manufacturing Struggles & the $2,000 Sample 14:45 - From Dropshipping to a Real Brand 20:58 - Breaking Even, Then Breaking Through 27:30 - Building a Brand, Not Just a Bag 34:02 - Celebs, Content, and Going Viral 40:47 - Team Growth & Staying Independent 47:55 - Mindset Shifts & Journaling as a Superpower 👜 Check out Freja: https://frejanyc.com 📸 Jenny's Instagram:   / jennyleii   📍 My Instagram:   / shelbychurch   For business inquiries please email [email protected] with Step By Step Podcast in the subject line. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's episode we have Jenny Park - a TikTok personal finance creator with a 170,000 followers, who also has a career in tech working currently at Netflix and previously LinkedIn. Today she's sharing with us how much she makes on TikTok with 170,000 followers, her tips for the corporate world, and her homebuying journey. Thank you to Quince for sponsoring this episode! http://quince.com/shelby Check out the link for free shipping and 365 day returns. Jenny's Channels: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mohaewithjennypark?lang=en Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mohae.jennypark/?hl=en Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices