

Hello Seven Podcast
Rachel Rodgers
Welcome to your next Million Dollar Decision. On The Hello Seven Podcast, Rachel Rodgers breaks down the steps for diverse entrepreneurs to scale their businesses and build generational wealth. Rachel is a wife, mama, and CEO of an 8-figure business on a mission to close the wealth gap… for good. She advocates for a fresh, equitable perspective surrounding wealth in her books: “We Should All Be Millionaires,” “Million Dollar Action,” and the upcoming “Future Millionaire” for young adults. Tune in to this corner of the podcast-verse for unfiltered coaching sessions with bold founders, and no-BS solo episodes where Rachel shares lessons to help you level up your entrepreneurial game. From goal-setting to game-changing strategy, this podcast exists to help you build a joyful, seven-figure empire. Ready to stop playing small? You’re in the right place. Happy listening!
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Aug 13, 2025 • 55min
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/ 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: @rachrodgersesqHello Seven TikTok: @hellosevencoFollow Tori!Instagram & TikTok:: @herfirst100kWebsite: https://herfirst100k.com/ 📚 Order Rachel’s new book Future Millionaire: 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

Aug 6, 2025 • 30min
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/ 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/ytfmb165Follow Lindsay!Lindsay’s Instagram: @drlindsaypadilla Lindsay’s TikTok: @drlindsaypadillaCheck out Hello Audio: https://helloaudio.fm/ Follow Rachel!Rachel’s Instagram: @rachrodgersesq Rachel’s Threads: @rachrodgersesqHello Seven's TikTok: @hellosevenco00:00 – 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

Jul 23, 2025 • 51min
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 expeditionsAnd how you can apply the same tools to grow your business, break barriers, and achieve your wildest goalsWasfia 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: @rachrodgersesqHello Seven TikTok: @hellosevencoFollow Wasfia!Instagram: @wasfianazreenWebsite: https://wasfianazreen.com📚 Order Rachel’s new book Future Millionaire: https://helloseven.co/ytfmb16500:00 – Intro: Meet Wasfia Nazreen, record-breaking mountaineer & activist01:25 – Growing up in Bangladesh & dreaming bigger than her circumstances04:52 – How climbing mountains became her form of protest & healing08:13 – Breaking cultural barriers as a South Asian woman explorer11:10 – “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 peaks21:08 – How trauma fueled her mission — and what it took to heal24:15 – Navigating burnout, loss, and still showing up with purpose27:40 – Practices for staying centered: meditation, mentors & mindset shifts30:55 – Building a movement: merging activism, adventure & inner growth34:28 – The power of solitude and silence on the mountain37:45 – What the Dalai Lama taught her about leadership & self-reliance40:10 – Unlocking healing through inner child work41:15 – Why you are your own guru42:37 – Gratitude as the ultimate freedom practice43:57 – Healing generational trauma through compassion45:35 – Entrepreneurs: Gratitude will keep you going46:20 – The daily practice that keeps you resilient47:21 – How to support Wasfia Nazreen’s work48:31 – Introducing High Karma: Wasfia’s retreat initiative49:44 – Life-changing retreats at Everest Base Camp50:26 – 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

Jul 2, 2025 • 25min
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/ytfmb165Watch 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: @rachrodgersesqHello Seven's TikTok: @hellosevenco0:00 – Intro0:38 – Ash Cash Exantus on investing in yourself3:14 – Kendra Adachi on dealing with an unpredictable disaster10:40 – Dominique Broadway on owning your financials15:39 – Pauleanna Reid on developing on the job21:57 – 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

Jun 25, 2025 • 49min
How To Plan Your Year Like A Millionaire – Exclusive Coaching Session With Rachel Rodgers
Unlock your inner millionaire with practical strategies and mindset shifts for entrepreneurs. Discover how to identify your ideal customer and navigate licensing challenges while transitioning to online business. Learn the significance of intentional goal-setting and revenue strategies to build a fulfilling venture. The importance of visibility and proactive outreach for client growth is also highlighted, encouraging a balance between personal aspirations and operational efficiency. Embrace your entrepreneurial journey with confidence!

Jun 18, 2025 • 20min
I've Coached 100+ Entrepreneurs – THIS Is What Makes Millions
What does a major business breakthrough look like?In this special compilation episode, 8-figure CEO Rachel Rodgers sits down with six pioneering entrepreneurs, who each share the pivotal moment that changed everything for their business.From emotional turning points to powerful strategy pivots to realizing your true price, these stories are raw, real, and full of actionable advice. Whether you're just starting out or scaling to your next million, you’ll hear lessons that will shift how you think about success — and what it actually takes to get there.📚Order Rachel’s new book Future Millionaire: https://helloseven.co/ytfmb165Watch the full episode with our guests below:Perle Noire: https://youtu.be/gWJbMcrg_W4 Stephanie Perry: https://youtu.be/nDwp7R_6BK8 Emily Grey: https://youtu.be/qPo8pOeGvYI Corey Arvinger: https://youtu.be/kCpgtdXNV00 Caitlin Copple Masingill and Holly Conti: https://youtu.be/KZx45zsofUY Rachel’s Instagram: @rachrodgersesq Rachel’s Threads: @rachrodgersesqHello Seven's TikTok: @hellosevenco00:00 – Intro0:35 – Perle Noire realizes she's taking of everyone but herself3:54 – Stephanie Perry on utilizing her community 7:28 – Emily Grey on owning her identity13:45 – Corey Arvinger on the power of manifestation 15:42 – Caitlin Copple Masingill and Holly Conti on building your pipeline19:32 – Outro#HelloSeven #FutureMillionaire #RachelRodgers #MillionaireMindset #WomenInBusiness #BusinessTips #EntrepreneurLife #BlackWomenInBusiness #ROITheMillionaireSummit #SmallBusinessGrowth #helloseven #rachelrodgers #coaching #businesscoaching #businesscoach #entrepreneur #womeninbusiness #businessmindset #entrepreneurship #millionaire #milliondollarmindset #milliondollardecision #business #businessplan

Jun 11, 2025 • 51min
$1M Starts Here: Rachel Rodgers’ Top Business Coaching Advice
Coaching is what Rachel Rodgers does best. And today, you’re getting an inside scoop.🔥 It’s not too late to come to the ROI summit this June: https://roi.helloseven.co/ In this episode, 8-figure CEO Rachel Rodgers sits down with three aspiring million-dollar business owners for a powerful live coaching session.If you've ever wondered what it takes to break through your next income ceiling, overcome self-doubt, or scale your business sustainably — this is for you. Rachel brings her signature mix of strategy, mindset, and real talk as she helps each entrepreneur to work through their biggest barrier. Rachel isn’t here to coddle anyone. And her advice is never sugarcoated. This is no BS, actionable advice that anyone can take key learnings from.So tune in to find out what it really takes to turn a million dollar dream into a million dollar business. 📚Order Rachel’s new book Future Millionaire: https://helloseven.co/ytfmb165Rachel’s Instagram: @rachrodgersesq Rachel’s Threads: @rachrodgersesqHello Seven's TikTok: @hellosevenco0:00 – Intro0:46 – How to create consistent 7-figure success3:15 – Should you open a second location for your business?4:50 – How to step away from management and burn out6:25 – What do you ACTUALLY want to sell?14:44 – You are going to burn out18:36 – How can I make more money with a 1:1 coach:customer ratio 22:33 – You are undercharging (stop giving discounts nobody asked for)26:48 – Working out the TRUE price of your business28:33 – Utilize your past clients35:18 – How to go from 6 figures to 7 figures when you've tried EVERYTHING40:47 – Doubling your price isn't enough42:50 – Getting more money out of an extremely niche market47:04 – Maxing out48:18 – Creating a more focussed product#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

Jun 4, 2025 • 36min
5 Millionaires Share the Advice That Changed Everything
Taya Simmons, a Broadway performer and entrepreneur, shares her journey of transitioning from stage to founding the Broadway Dance Collective, emphasizing the power of community and purpose. Activist Sonya Renee Taylor discusses the intersection of wealth and activism, highlighting that money can be a tool for healing. They dive into breaking through limiting beliefs, reclaiming joy through rest, and making space for growth while trusting your intuition. This conversation is packed with actionable insights on building a life aligned with your values.

May 28, 2025 • 43min
3 Surprising Truths For Building Your Million Dollar Dream (accountability check)
Get ready for a reality check on your million-dollar dreams! Discover how to reflect on past choices and prioritize decisions that foster freedom and prosperity. Learn the importance of self-assessment as a vital tool for business success, and uncover strategies for attracting your first clients. From leveraging existing networks to honing outreach techniques, this discussion is packed with actionable insights to help you monetize your skills and build a thriving business.

May 7, 2025 • 57min
I Gave Brutal Advice To 5 Stuck Entrepreneurs (Fixed In 55 Minutes)
What’s really holding your business back? These 5 entrepreneurs found out. 📚 Unlock more routes to wealth by ordering Rachel’s book now: https://helloseven.co/ytfmb165 In this powerful live coaching episode, Rachel Rodgers sits down with five business owners who are stuck and ready to break through. From managing their cashflow, freeing up time for marketing, to organising the logistical side of their business, Rachel gives each entrepreneur direct, unfiltered advice to help them unlock the next level of growth. Whether you're just getting started, or already running a multi-million dollar company, this episode is packed with lessons you can apply right now. Today. Expect tough love, real talk, and tons of free gems! You might hear the advice you didn’t know you needed. 🎟️ Take your business plans to the next level by coming to ROI: The Millionaire Summit: https://https://roi.helloseven.co/ Follow Us! Rachel’s Instagram: @rachrodgersesq Rachel’s Threads: @rachrodgersesq Hello Seven's TikTok: @hellosevenco #helloseven #rachelrodgers #coaching #businesscoaching #businesscoach #entrepreneur #womeninbusiness #businessmindset #entrepreneurship #millionaire #milliondollarmindset #milliondollardecision #business #businessplan #entrepreneurship