CRAFTED Millionaire

When you define what success means to you and unapologetically own it, that’s when your actions start aligning with your purpose. In this episode, I explore four different areas of success and share how I personally chase after my goals in each category. I also offer up some questions to guide how you evaluate success and measure progress. This is something you want to be really clear on when setting your vision for 2023, so listen in to learn more about my process for defining success. IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT:How your version of success changes as you grow and accomplish your goals Why it’s important to acknowledge your wins, but not to get complacent The connection between fulfillment and your core values What success looks like for me in terms of my relationships, community, career, and finances CONNECT WITH CAYLAFollow Mommy Millionaire: @mommymillionaire.coFollow Cayla: @cayla.craftVisit the Mommy Millionaire website: mommymillionaire.co

Not only is Kristen Wilkerson a wife and mom of three, but she’s also a dynamic pastor and leader of Trinity New York with her husband Taylor. In our conversation, Kristen shares advice for anyone who feels like they’re not living out their God-given purpose and is struggling to figure out what God’s vision is for them. We talk about how she’s redefining what it means to be a ‘church girl’ and her strategy for building a community around that. Kristen also highlights how she works through moments when her confidence is tested and describes what her everyday walk with the Lord looks like. IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT:Embracing every day as a new opportunity to live out God’s purpose for you Common distractions that Kristen sees women struggle with, particularly comparison and insecurity The story behind moving to New York City and starting Trinity Church Advice for moms who are trying to make more time for God in their busy schedulesHow Kristen and her husband ensure that they’re raising their children to have God at the center of their lives RESOURCESHouse Habits: Living on Mission One Habit at a Time by Phillip & Destiny DeasThe Year of Living Happy by Alli Worthington  CONNECT WITH KRISTENFollow Kristen: @kristen.wilkerson Learn more about Kristen: kristenwilkerson.com Learn more about Trinity New York: trinitynewyork.org CONNECT WITH CAYLAFollow Mommy Millionaire: @mommymillionaire.coFollow Cayla: @cayla.craftVisit the Mommy Millionaire website: mommymillionaire.co

Today I am talking about looking at your life through the lens of your purpose. So often, we get caught up in what's happening to us and what's happening around us. As a result, we get disconnected from our purpose and start to live in straight-up annoyance. Anytime I can have a perspective shift, things start to change for me. When I look back and think of all of those things that were really tough when I was going through them, I can now say that years later, I know I had to go through them in order to be the woman I am today.When you start looking at your life through the lens of your purpose, you will realize the things that are bothering you are here to teach you something about yourself and help you complete your assignment.IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT:Cayla’s story of the start of her business in her 20sSeeing your life as an assignmentHow to lean into God and His planDrawing others to the LordWhere to start to practicing faith when you’re brand new to itCONNECT WITH CAYLAFollow Mommy Millionaire: @mommymillionaire.coFollow Cayla: @cayla.craftVisit the Mommy Millionaire website: mommymillionaire.co

In today’s episode, I got to chat with Rich Fettke. Rich is the author of The Wise Investor: A Modern Parable About Creating Financial Freedom and Living Your Best Life. He is also a licensed real estate broker, active investor, and co-founder of RealWealth, a real estate investment group that helps its 60,000+ members improve their financial intelligence, secure passive income, and obtain financial freedom. A pioneer in the field of business and personal coaching, Rich is a former vice president of the International Coach Federation (ICF) and holds one of the ICF’s first Master Certified Coach credentials. Rich’s work has been featured on TV, radio, and in print including USA Today, Entrepreneur Magazine, and The Wall Street Journal.We got to talk about mindset, investing tips and being your best self. When the news and the world are so loud with negativity, this conversation reminds you that optimism is the most powerful thing you can own.IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT:How a misdiagnosis and a wake-up call led to a new career for RichBuying your first investment property and how to simplify the process of real estate investingRich’s favorite exercises to reduce your monthly expensesWhat to do when you realize somebody in your life is not an assetWhat factors real estate investors need to always be aware ofRESOURCESGet Rich’s book, The Wise Investor: A Modern Parable About Creating Financial Freedom and Living Your Best Life.Retire Rich With Rentals - Kathy FettkeThe Book on Rental Property Investing: How to Create Wealth with Intelligent Buy and Hold Real Estate Investing - Brandon TurnerRich Dad, Poor Dad - Robert T. KiyosakiCONNECT WITH RICHFollow Rich: @richfettkeVisit Rich’s website: fettke.com  Visit the RealWealth website: realwealth.com Connect with Rich on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/fettke CONNECT WITH CAYLAFollow Mommy Millionaire: @mommymillionaire.coFollow Cayla: @cayla.craftVisit the Mommy Millionaire website: mommymillionaire.co

I am such a numbers-focused person in my business, so I have to do exercises to get me back into gratitude when the numbers aren't what I want them to be. In this episode, I'm going to share with you those exercises. It's not easy, but just like with any habit that you're trying to cultivate or culture you're trying to create, it's going to take intention, and it's going to take work. Doing these exercises, not only helps me, but also helps with my team's morale. It is important that I'm practicing what I preach. I also talk about why having gratitude practices is necessary, and the results they bring, because for me, if I'm going to infuse a tool into my life, I need to understand the why.IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT:Simple ways to show gratitude with big resultsGratitude practices for work callsHow recognition and gratitude increase your employee engagementGratitude for yourself in your businessWhy we all need helpful gratitude reminders consistently How to adopt a grateful perspective, even in frustrating timesCONNECT WITH CAYLAFollow Mommy Millionaire: @mommymillionaire.coFollow Cayla: @cayla.craftVisit the Mommy Millionaire website: mommymillionaire.co

In part two of my conversation with Veena Jetti, we cover the mindset shifts it takes to be an investor, resourceful ways to create more cash flow, and what our personal investment philosophies are. Veena illustrates the magnitude in which you can multiply your funds by investing in multifamily properties and explains why real estate is the focal point of her portfolio. We break down what it means to be a passive investor and share the steps to becoming one. Plus, we have a goal-setting challenge for all the Mommy Millionaires to make 2023 your most prosperous year yet! If you missed part one of our conversation, make sure you check that out to learn more about Veena’s background and hear some of her top investment tips! IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT:Understanding your financial risk tolerance The smartest thing you can do as your income increases Creative ways to come up with the financing to start investing in real estate Veena’s thoughts on utilizing a home equity line of credit (HELOC) Why successful investors are more conscious and strategic consumers RESOURCESIf you’re an accredited investor and you want to get involved in one of the Mommy Millionaire funds, DM me @cayla.craft! CONNECT WITH VEENA Follow Veena on Instagram: @veenajetti Learn more about Vive Funds: vivefunds.com CONNECT WITH CAYLAFollow Mommy Millionaire: @mommymillionaire.coFollow Cayla: @cayla.craftVisit the Mommy Millionaire website: mommymillionaire.co

I mentioned that at a recent mastermind event, I connected with one of the most ambitious and strategic investors that I’ve ever met, and I’m so excited to introduce you all to her on today’s episode! Not only is Veena Jetti a mom of three-year-old twin girls, but she’s also the founding partner of Vive Funds, a unique commercial real estate firm that specializes in curating conservative opportunities for investors. We discuss how to unapologetically create a vision for your life and different ways that you can passively fund those dreams. Veena also shares the best kept secrets of wealthy families and her top strategies for reverse engineering your financial goals.IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT:What Veena and I wish we knew about investing when we first started getting into it How starting a family completely changed Veena’s approach to investing The not-so-passive reality of owning rental properties The compound effect of small action steps and consistent investing How to use a self-directed IRA to invest in real estate and really set yourself up for retirement Challenging the narrative of who belongs in the private equity space, especially for mothers Simple tools to help you get clear on the impact you want to haveCONNECT WITH VEENA Follow Veena on Instagram: @veenajetti Learn more about Vive Funds: vivefunds.com CONNECT WITH CAYLAFollow Mommy Millionaire: @mommymillionaire.coFollow Cayla: @cayla.craftVisit the Mommy Millionaire website: mommymillionaire.co

I’m joined by Olyasha Novozhylova, aka @notbasicblonde_, to discuss how to stand out on social media, what happens when you unapologetically chase after your goals, and simple ways to expand your network. Olyashsa is the founder and creator of Not Basic Blonde, a fashion and lifestyle blog dedicated to inspiring young women to create an extraordinary style. In our conversation, she shares her strategy for creating effective branding and getting your engagement rates up. Olyasha also talks about how she’s used her platform to expand into different verticals, including starting a podcast and publishing a children’s book. IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT:How to start connecting with brands and monetizing your social media Advice for people who struggle with showing up authentically online What inspired Olyasha to write a children’s book about embracing your individuality Tips for people who want to launch their own podcast Overcoming fear and imposter syndrome, particularly when it comes to networking RESOURCESBelieve IT by Jamie Kern LimaThe Universe Has Your Back by Gabrielle Bernstein  CONNECT WITH OLYASHA Follow Olyasha: @notbasicblonde_Learn more: notbasicblonde.comGet your copy: Cutie the Unicorn Listen to NotBasicBlonde Podcast CONNECT WITH CAYLAFollow Mommy Millionaire: @mommymillionaire.coFollow Cayla: @cayla.craftVisit the Mommy Millionaire website: mommymillionaire.co

One of the most transformative parts of my Mommy Millionaire journey has been healing my relationship with money. Learning how to be an excellent steward of your money and get really comfortable with your wealth is crucial for breaking the cycle of debt and financial insecurity. In this episode, I break down the common mistakes that I see people make when they’re trying to change their money mindset. I also share the steps that you can take to start changing your internal relationship with money. Plus, I detail the tools and techniques that have majorly supported my financial upleveling. IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT:How to have a healthy relationship with money The first step to understanding your emotional connection to money Why making more money isn’t the simple solution that most people think it is Questions to help guide your self-assessment about your current money mindset How I use the Emotional Freedom Technique to truly embody my money affirmationsRESOURCESLearn more about the Mommy Millionaire Mastermind: mommymillionaire.coCONNECT WITH CAYLAFollow Mommy Millionaire: @mommymillionaire.coFollow Cayla: @cayla.craftVisit the Mommy Millionaire website: mommymillionaire.co

Every woman should think like a breadwinner, even if they aren’t providing the main source of income for their household. I’m joined by Jennifer Barrett, author of Think Like A Breadwinner: A Wealth-Building Manifesto for Women Who Want to Earn More (and Worry Less) to discuss how we can bridge the gender wealth gap and step into financial freedom, regardless of what stage of life we’re in. In our conversation, Jennifer breaks down how to become a more conscious spender and start making your money work as hard as you do. We touch on how to decide where and how to invest your money and talk about what risk tolerance looks like in terms of the stock market. Jennifer also shares her advice for any Mommy Millionaires out there who are living paycheck-to-paycheck and know they’re worthy of more but feel lost about how to get started. IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT:The biggest takeaways that Jennifer has learned from being a female in mostly male-dominated industries Challenging how society talks to girls and women about money The financial wakeup call that Jennifer experienced and how that shifted her approach to saving What it looks like to align your money choices with your valuesThe #1 thing that everyone should understand about long-term investment strategiesHow Jennifer is supporting female founders that she really believes in RESOURCESRound-Ups® by Acorns CONNECT WITH JENNIFER jenniferbarrett.com@jbarrettnyc CONNECT WITH CAYLAFollow Mommy Millionaire: @mommymillionaire.coFollow Cayla: @cayla.craftVisit the Mommy Millionaire website: mommymillionaire.co