5 Entrepreneurs Reveal their biggest MAKE OR BREAK moments

Your First $100K – The Formula For Growing Your Business Through Social Media With Tori Dunlap

Ready to grow your business and hit that first $100K? 🔥 Join our next Money Making challenge: https://makemoneymoves.co/  [https://makemoneymoves.co/ ] This week, Rachel Rodgers sits down with Tori Dunlap, money expert, founder of Her First $100K, and social media powerhouse with millions of followers. Tori breaks down the exact strategies that help her to generate revenue, nurture a community, and drive overall success. Prepare yourself for hot take after hot take and Tori tears down some of the biggest misconceptions about selling on social media, and walks us through how keeping real is in fact their key to your own success. Expect actionable tips on choosing the right platforms, creating content that converts, and using your online presence to open doors you didn’t think were possible. So, if you’ve been posting endlessly without seeing results, it’s time to stop guessing and start following a proven plan. Follow Rachel! Rachel’s Instagram & Threads: @rachrodgersesq Hello Seven TikTok: @hellosevenco Follow Tori! Instagram & TikTok:: @herfirst100k Website: https://herfirst100k.com/ [https://herfirst100k.com/ ] 📚 Order Rachel’s new book Future Millionaire: https://helloseven.co/ytfmb165 [https://helloseven.co/ytfmb165] #helloseven #rachelrodgers #coaching #businesscoaching #businesscoach #entrepreneur #womeninbusiness #businessmindset #entrepreneurship #millionaire #milliondollarmindset #milliondollardecision #business #businessplan #businessplan2025 #businessstrategy #businessadvice #toridunlap #herfirst100k #first100k #howtomake100k #100k Help me bring The Rachel Rodgers Show to life! Back the project at http://helloseven.co/kickstarter [http://helloseven.co/kickstarter] before November 13!

How To Raise Capital When ALL The Odds Are Against You – With Tech Startup CEO Lindsay Padilla

Got a business idea, but don’t know how to raise the funds? Listen up. 🔥 Join our next Money Making challenge: https://makemoneymoves.co/ [https://makemoneymoves.co/ ] Only 3% of venture capital goes to women—Lindsay Padilla got funded anyway. In this episode, Rachel Rodgers sits down with Lindsay Padilla, CEO of Hello Audio, to break down how she built a tech startup from scratch and raised capital in an industry that rarely bets on women – let alone women of colour. Lindsay shares the unfiltered truth about navigating the tech world as a first-time founder, and pushing forward when everything seems stacked against you. This is an inspiring, no-BS guide to building the business you believe in even when no one expects you to win. If you're dreaming big and ready to defy the odds, this one’s for you. 📚Order Rachel’s new book Future Millionaire: https://helloseven.co/ytfmb165 [https://helloseven.co/ytfmb165] Follow Lindsay! Lindsay’s Instagram: @drlindsaypadilla Lindsay’s TikTok: @drlindsaypadilla Check out Hello Audio: https://helloaudio.fm/ [https://helloaudio.fm/ ] Follow Rachel! Rachel’s Instagram: @rachrodgersesq   Rachel’s Threads: @rachrodgersesq Hello Seven's TikTok: @hellosevenco 00:00 – Asking for money as a woman entrepreneur  01:02 – The shocking stats on women getting funded  01:26 – How Hello Audio got its first $100K  02:34 – From prototype to first subscribers  03:15 – Deciding whether to raise capital or bootstrap  04:00 – Mentorship from tech founders on raising  05:16 – Getting the first check: why it matters  06:12 – Raising capital vs. selling to customers  07:01 – Building an inclusive cap table  07:26 – Prepping for investor conversations without a pitch deck  07:52 – Growing up with financial instability  08:53 – Overcoming money trauma and shame  09:13 – The reframe: raising money as a gift  10:16 – Why investors want to be part of your vision  11:05 – Rachel’s first startup investment experience  11:51 – What makes a great investor–CEO relationship  12:28 – Why founder diversity is critical to innovation  13:03 – The risk of building tech without representation  13:50 – How Lindsay landed her first check with courage  14:38 – The power of community-funded startups  15:30 – Crafting your fundraising narrative  16:45 – Talking to your audience before building your product  17:52 – Building a business that doesn’t burn you out  18:57 – Moving from course creator to tech CEO  20:18 – What investors really want to hear  21:01 – Pitching with vision instead of pressure  21:52 – How to use your network to raise capital  22:57 – Making space for women in tech leadership  23:46 – Managing fear around other people’s money  24:48 – Getting comfortable with scaling and systems  25:41 – Investing in companies that reflect your values  26:28 – Breaking into tech without Silicon Valley connections  27:38 – Raising capital without selling your soul  28:31 – Final thoughts: more women need to raise capital #HelloSeven #FutureMillionaire #RachelRodgers #MillionaireMindset #WomenInBusiness #BusinessTips #EntrepreneurLife #BlackWomenInBusiness #ROITheMillionaireSummit #SmallBusinessGrowth #helloseven #rachelrodgers #coaching #businesscoaching #businesscoach #entrepreneur #womeninbusiness #businessmindset #entrepreneurship #millionaire #milliondollarmindset #milliondollardecision #business #businessplan #entrepreneurship  Help me bring The Rachel Rodgers Show to life! Back the project at http://helloseven.co/kickstarter [http://helloseven.co/kickstarter] before November 13!

Everest Mountaineer: The Formula For Unshakable Resilience – Wasfia Nazreen

If you're tired of hearing that success requires luck or money, this episode will blow that myth wide open.  🔥 Join our Make Money Moves Challenge and conquer your own Everest: https://makemoneymoves.co/  This week, Rachel Rodgers is joined by Wasfia Nazreen — world-renowned mountaineer, activist, and the first Bangladeshi to climb all Seven Summits. But let’s put things into perspective: she didn’t have sponsors, safety nets, or a trust fund. In fact, she started with nothing but an unshakable sense of purpose. Together, Rachel and Wasfia unpack: How Wasfia scaled the world’s highest peaks (while broke) The mindset she uses to push through the “impossible” Why resilience isn’t just about grit — it’s about healing and reflection  The exact steps she took to fund life-changing expeditions And how you can apply the same tools to grow your business, break barriers, and achieve your wildest goals Wasfia proves that no matter where you start, you can go higher than you ever imagined. So press play and learn how to climb your own Everest. Follow Rachel! Rachel’s Instagram & Threads: @rachrodgersesq Hello Seven TikTok: @hellosevenco Follow Wasfia! Instagram: @wasfianazreen Website: https://wasfianazreen.com 📚 Order Rachel’s new book Future Millionaire: https://helloseven.co/ytfmb165 00:00 – Intro: Meet Wasfia Nazreen, record-breaking mountaineer & activist 01:25 – Growing up in Bangladesh & dreaming bigger than her circumstances 04:52 – How climbing mountains became her form of protest & healing 08:13 – Breaking cultural barriers as a South Asian woman explorer 11:10 – “You don’t need money to achieve the impossible” 14:24 – Finding funding to climb while broke (creative hacks + support) 17:46 – Mental toughness: What it really takes to summit the world’s tallest peaks 21:08 – How trauma fueled her mission — and what it took to heal 24:15 – Navigating burnout, loss, and still showing up with purpose 27:40 – Practices for staying centered: meditation, mentors & mindset shifts 30:55 – Building a movement: merging activism, adventure & inner growth 34:28 – The power of solitude and silence on the mountain 37:45 – What the Dalai Lama taught her about leadership & self-reliance 40:10 – Unlocking healing through inner child work 41:15 – Why you are your own guru 42:37 – Gratitude as the ultimate freedom practice 43:57 – Healing generational trauma through compassion 45:35 – Entrepreneurs: Gratitude will keep you going 46:20 – The daily practice that keeps you resilient 47:21 – How to support Wasfia Nazreen’s work 48:31 – Introducing High Karma: Wasfia’s retreat initiative 49:44 – Life-changing retreats at Everest Base Camp 50:26 – Final thoughts: You are more powerful than you know #helloseven #rachelrodgers #coaching #businesscoaching #businesscoach #entrepreneur #womeninbusiness #businessmindset #entrepreneurship #millionaire #milliondollarmindset #milliondollardecision #business #businessplan #businessplan2025 #businessstrategy #businessadvice #wasfia #wasfianazreen #mountaineer #7summits #everest Help me bring The Rachel Rodgers Show to life! Back the project at http://helloseven.co/kickstarter [http://helloseven.co/kickstarter] before November 13!

5 Entrepreneurs Reveal their biggest MAKE OR BREAK moments

What’s the secret to making it big in business? 🔥 Join our Make Money Moves Challenge this August: https://makemoneymoves.co/  Over the past year, this podcast's audience has pretty much doubled. That means a lot of y'all weren't here in the early days – and you're missing some of our guests’ biggest gems. So for this week's episode, your host Rachel Rodgers is sharing with you 5 highlights from the archives that are still a mic drop today.  And if you have been here from day one, leave a comment below, we see you! 📚Order Rachel’s new book Future Millionaire: https://helloseven.co/ytfmb165 Watch the full episode with our guests below: Ash Cash Exantus: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=75cl7uAxQI8  Kendra Adachi: https://youtu.be/15X8JLGbIYg  Dominique Broadway: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SoEeosCy36E  Pauleanna Reid: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qjbDCatevCM  Zulma Lopez: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XjxQGHCewVM&feature=youtu.be  Rachel’s Instagram: @rachrodgersesq   Rachel’s Threads: @rachrodgersesq Hello Seven's TikTok: @hellosevenco 0:00 – Intro 0:38 – Ash Cash Exantus on investing in yourself 3:14 – Kendra Adachi on dealing with an unpredictable disaster 10:40 – Dominique Broadway on owning your financials 15:39 – Pauleanna Reid on developing on the job 21:57 – Zulma Lopez on the power of payment plans #HelloSeven #FutureMillionaire #RachelRodgers #MillionaireMindset #WomenInBusiness #BusinessTips #EntrepreneurLife #BlackWomenInBusiness #ROITheMillionaireSummit #SmallBusinessGrowth #helloseven #rachelrodgers #coaching #businesscoaching #businesscoach #entrepreneur #womeninbusiness #businessmindset #entrepreneurship #millionaire #milliondollarmindset #milliondollardecision #business #businessplan #entrepreneurship  Help me bring The Rachel Rodgers Show to life! Back the project at http://helloseven.co/kickstarter [http://helloseven.co/kickstarter] before November 13!

How To Plan Your Year Like A Millionaire – Exclusive Coaching Session With Rachel Rodgers

There’s a millionaire in all of us – and this is how ANYONE can unlock them. Want to be coached by Rachel too? Join our Make Money Moves Challenge this August: https://makemoneymoves.co/  In this episode, Rachel Rodgers sits down with four ambitious entrepreneurs for a live coaching session all about planning the year ahead like a millionaire. From setting appropriate goals to forming your own ‘in case sh*t happens plan’ — Rachel walks each entrepreneur through the mindset and strategy shifts they need to reach the next level. This isn’t about hustle culture or working harder. It’s about getting intentional, making smart decisions, and stepping fully into CEO mode. If you’re ready to stop winging it and start building a business that actually supports your big vision — this episode is for you. 📚Order Rachel’s new book Future Millionaire: https://helloseven.co/ytfmb165 Rachel’s Instagram: @rachrodgersesq   Rachel’s Threads: @rachrodgersesq Hello Seven's TikTok: @hellosevenco #HelloSeven #FutureMillionaire #RachelRodgers #MillionaireMindset #WomenInBusiness #BusinessTips #EntrepreneurLife #BlackWomenInBusiness #ROITheMillionaireSummit #SmallBusinessGrowth #helloseven #rachelrodgers #coaching #businesscoaching #businesscoach #entrepreneur #womeninbusiness #businessmindset #entrepreneurship #millionaire #milliondollarmindset #milliondollardecision #business #businessplan #entrepreneurship Help me bring The Rachel Rodgers Show to life! Back the project at http://helloseven.co/kickstarter [http://helloseven.co/kickstarter] before November 13!