Rejecting The "Normal" Route To Become A Full-Time Creator

She Got Laid Off— Now She Has 160K Followers & Multiple Income Streams

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 Follow me on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/patriciaredulla/] Follow Meghan on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/meghanmakesmoney/?hl=en]

I Flew 20 Hours To Meet Emma Grede

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... [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbmpLM0tBeUtPLWNvRkphX09VVXV4M1Vxd3E1UXxBQ3Jtc0tsMm5XQU83VEJNZGpKYUpWaGlBQU5UTHExSXVmQVBFeVNNYlRiRmd4Q2U4V25LT01Idl82X3piWU9Ed2luUzgxREt2MFhBdjF2ekl5eWVVejR2UmgxcXhMYVFNQXRERmJtUjRBblhfY0JYeVFpbHFyTQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fopen.substack.com%2Fpub%2Fpatriciaredulla%2Fp%2Fi-flew-20-hours-to-meet-emma-grede%3Fr%3D1wxq7x%26utm_campaign%3Dpost%26utm_medium%3Dweb%26showWelcomeOnShare%3Dtrue&v=3W7IgsbnVHw] Let’s grow together. Connect with me: patriciaredulla [https://www.instagram.com/patriciaredulla/?hl=en]

Rejecting The "Normal" Route To Become A Full-Time Creator

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. +++ Connect With Jessica Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/jess.ica.lam/] LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessica-lam12] Connect with me Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/patriciaredulla/] Thank you for listening to Thriving with Tricia. Let’s grow together. 💛

From $250 to 8 Figures: Max’s Blueprint for Building Breakout Brands

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 [https://skyandsol.co/] Follow us on IG @skyandsolco [https://www.instagram.com/skyandsolco/] Connect with me @patriciaredulla [https://www.instagram.com/patriciaredulla/]or email me at patriciaredulla@gmail.com!

You're Not Lazy, You're Just Sleep-Deprived | the guide to fix your sleep once & for all

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. +++ Let's connect on IG: @patriciaredulla [https://www.instagram.com/patriciaredulla/] Ben Greenfield sleep article [https://bengreenfieldlife.com/article/the-last-resource-on-sleep-youll-ever-need-the-ultimate-guide-to-napping-jet-lag-sleep-cycles-insomnia-sleep-food-sleep-supplements-exercise-before-bed-much-much-more/] Sleep Doctor Chronotype Quiz [https://my.sleepdoctor.com/sleep-quiz]