Dr. Christiane Schroeter is a TEDx speaker, leadership strategist, and host of the top 1% ranked Happy Healthy Hustle podcast, where she helps leaders think clearly, speak with conviction, and take bold, aligned action during times of change. With roots in Germany, a PhD in applied economics from Purdue, and a career spanning academia, innovation, and entrepreneurship, she brings a unique blend of research-backed insight and real-world hustle to help people grow without burning out.

On this episode we talk about:

*  How early money lessons from her grandmother shaped Christiane’s hustle and savings habits
*  Leaving free university in Germany to study in the U.S. on a Fulbright scholarship
*  Why you should never put a hard monetary cap on education and personal growth
*  The difference between a fixed mindset and a growth mindset (and why “you’re so smart” can be harmful)
*  How to speak to your kids (and yourself) in ways that encourage effort, curiosity, and resilience
*  The unexpected ways podcasting sharpens your thinking, communication, and professional network

Top 3 Takeaways

1.  Small, consistent actions—like saving a few dollars a week—compound into meaningful results over time, whether in money, skills, or opportunities.
2.  A growth mindset is built by praising effort, curiosity, and problem-solving, not innate “smartness,” which keeps you from avoiding challenges out of fear of failure.
3.  Creating content, such as a podcast, is a powerful way to clarify your thinking, expand your global reach, and organically deepen your professional network.

Notable Quotes

*  “It doesn’t need to be a lot, but if you save it every single week, it really compounds into quite a nice sum of money.”
*  “First we fail and then we sail.”
*  “You can’t put a monetary value on the people you meet in life and the opportunities you have to build your network.”

Connect with Dr. Christiane Schroeter:

*  Podcast: Happy Healthy Hustle (available on all major podcast platforms)
*  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@doctor.christiane
*  Books: https://doctorchristiane.com/books/
*  Other: https://doctorchristiane.com/

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