CRAFTED Millionaire

Learning to work with the seasons has been one of the most beneficial strategies for my business and overall mental health. Being able to match the energy of each quarter helps me stay focused and sprint when I need to, and rest and recharge when the time is right. I break down why it’s helpful to work in seasons and how you can apply this technique to your day-to-day life. If you give yourself that extra edge and get 1% better each day, you’ll be 365% better by the end of the year!  IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT:The biblical nature of working in seasons The best tasks to do in each season Why I feel more creative when I go with the flow of the weather Understanding and capitalizing on when you’re most energized CONNECT WITH CAYLAFollow Mommy Millionaire: @mommymillionaire.coFollow Cayla: @cayla.craftVisit the Mommy Millionaire website: mommymillionaire.co

I’m joined by Jack Waldron, Executive Vice President of Five Rings Financial, to discuss alternatives to today’s volatile market, solutions that protect your hard-earned income, and ways to cultivate strategic business alliances. Jack breaks down the concept of infinite banking, which is a less risky way to get market-like returns and leverage your money to build wealth. He shares some foundational safe money strategies and tips for improving your wealth mindset. We also get into what a permanent life insurance policy is and why someone would want to park their money in one. Plus, Jack shares his secret to launching and maintaining a successful business. IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT:Aspects of the US education system that are a huge detriment to Americans when they enter the workforce The role that Jack’s faith played in his empowerment to learn more about creating financial security and abundance How Jack started to get into rooms with wealthy people Tools to make your money work harder for you, including infinite banking and permanent life insurance The best way to create an additional stream of income How to build your professional network, even when you’re starting from scratch CONNECT WITH JACKConnect with Jack on LinkedIn: Jack Waldron Learn more about Five Rings Financial at fiveringsfinancial.com or call 469-573-2979CONNECT WITH CAYLAFollow Mommy Millionaire: @mommymillionaire.coFollow Cayla: @cayla.craftVisit the Mommy Millionaire website: mommymillionaire.co

As an entrepreneur, it’s so hard to work those seasons when we don’t feel creative. I break down the top factors that cause creativity blocks, how to find places in your life and business to automate, and what I do to get excited about the work that I do every day. I explain what time blocking is and how I use it to streamline my schedule and make space for things that light me up. I also talk about how to work through the fear of being a beginner and why it’s so important to ditch the narrative that you’re not a creative person. IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT:Finding your safe space to be creative Tools for getting present and really living in the nowHow to set your team up for success so that your business flows Connecting to the passion and reason behind why you want to be creative A great journaling exercise to do if you feel overwhelmed by the never-ending business idea list in your head CONNECT WITH CAYLAFollow Mommy Millionaire: @mommymillionaire.coFollow Cayla: @cayla.craftVisit the Mommy Millionaire website: mommymillionaire.co

I’m joined by Grace Valentine, the twenty-six year old best-selling author who’s on a mission to help women live boldly and navigate challenges within college life, relationships, and body image through a Christian lens. Grace and I chat about why she feels Christianity and the church has failed women and how she learned to trust churches again. We discuss how we can let Jesus guide our lives and embody God’s plan. Plus, Grace talks about how she became a published author and her tips for other people who want to do the same. IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT:What Grace means when she refers to “toxic Christian culture”Empowered women in the Bible The importance of modeling your faith for your children Why Grace is so passionate about helping Christian women heal their relationship with their body Building a legacy of love Grace’s experience with writing and working with a publisher CONNECT WITH GRACEFollow Grace on Instagram: @thegracevalentineFollow Grace on TikTok: @thegracevalentineOrder Grace's Book: What Will They Think?: Nine Women in the Bible Who Can Help You Live Your Life Boldly CONNECT WITH CAYLAFollow Mommy Millionaire: @mommymillionaire.coFollow Cayla: @cayla.craftVisit the Mommy Millionaire website: mommymillionaire.co

One of the most common questions that I get from the Mommy Millionaires is how to decide between leasing or buying a car. The short answer is: it depends. I break down the pros and cons of each option, share some key questions you should ask yourself when you’re in the market for a new car, and share my experiences with buying and leasing. There’s a lot to consider before signing on the dotted line, but hopefully, this episode helps you gain some clarity about what’s right for your current budget and lifestyle. IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT:What a depreciating asset is Certain tax benefits to leasing a carTracking how much you drive to determine if leasing really makes sense for your daily driver Being honest with yourself about your ability to keep your car in pristine condition Calculating how much of your income you can dedicate to a monthly car payment CONNECT WITH CAYLAFollow Mommy Millionaire: @mommymillionaire.coFollow Cayla: @cayla.craftVisit the Mommy Millionaire website: mommymillionaire.co

I recently found myself getting caught up in living a yesterday life. I was having one of those days where everything was going wrong and I was regretting some decisions that I made. I found myself daydreaming about what life could be like if I had taken a different path. But, when you live life thinking about yesterday, you can’t enjoy the beauty that is right in front of you. I’m sharing what I did to get out of that thought pattern and practice gratitude for God’s plan. IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT:Why you end up with a day full of disaster when you think about yesterday Letting yourself feel your feelings and move on Tools that help me get out of my head and stay present Discovering the best step that will get you closer to your destination CONNECT WITH CAYLAFollow Mommy Millionaire: @mommymillionaire.coFollow Cayla: @cayla.craftVisit the Mommy Millionaire website: mommymillionaire.co

When you know who you are in business, people will know who you are. One of my biggest pieces of sales advice is to really get rooted in who you are, because people buy from the folks that they know. I have a fun exercise in today’s Mommy Minute to help you reconnect with your identity and become more accepting of everything that you’ve gone through. I share how I guard myself daily and show love in my businesses. Plus, I recap a sermon that I heard as a child that has stuck with me for my entire life and I hope that it sparks something in you too. IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT:Pivoting until you win Why you need to love and celebrate yourself in order to succeed in business The number one thing that helps me stay rooted in who I am Giving yourself grace when you try and fail Rethinking how we show love in business CONNECT WITH CAYLAFollow Mommy Millionaire: @mommymillionaire.coFollow Cayla: @cayla.craftVisit the Mommy Millionaire website: mommymillionaire.co

I’m joined by Dr. Trevor Cates, a naturopathic physician with over 22 years of experience, to chat about all things hormones and healing from the inside. Dr. Cates breaks down why it’s so important to switch up your food, movement, mindset, and skincare routines through the seasons, particularly if you’re struggling with hormone imbalances. She shares her best stress management practices and foods that everyone should be incorporating into their diet. Plus, she gives her top tips for becoming a more informed skincare shopper and navigating personal care product labels. IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT:How your skin gives you clues about your internal health Changing the expression of your genes through lifestyle choices The benefits of eating seasonally Dr. Cates’ thoughts on taking supplements, particularly for gut health The reality behind skincare products that are “clean” and “natural” What’s included in Dr. Cates’ new book, Natural Beauty ResetRESOURCESOrder your copy of Natural Beauty Reset and get 8 FREE bonus gifts (a $500 value)! The Spa Dr. vitamins and supplements  Atlas of the Heart: Mapping Meaningful Connection and the Language of Human Experience by Brené Brown Native Deodorant  CONNECT WITH DR. TREVOR CATESLearn more on The Spa Dr. website: thespadr.com Follow The Spa Dr. on Instagram: @thespadr CONNECT WITH CAYLAFollow Mommy Millionaire: @mommymillionaire.coFollow Cayla: @cayla.craftVisit the Mommy Millionaire website: mommymillionaire.co

Staying connected to your passion and purpose is the number one thing that will help you prosper. I want you to take inventory of what’s stealing passion from your day and delete it from your life. It’s time to flip the script and re-introduce yourself to the world as a Mommy Millionaire. Remember, an attractive spirit is always going to make a good witness for the Lord, so how are you going to cultivate passion today? IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT:A gamechaning training that I recently did with my social retail community Discovering your passion and ways to live it Ways that having a lack of passion has hurt my life Creating a legacy that future generations of my family will be proud of What happens when we start to walk around as women of victory CONNECT WITH CAYLAFollow Mommy Millionaire: @mommymillionaire.coFollow Cayla: @cayla.craftVisit the Mommy Millionaire website: mommymillionaire.co

The people who are willing to persist until they get what they want will always win. But, persistence doesn’t mean doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results. Being persistent requires asking yourself better questions, getting out of the victim mindset, and pivoting. I share what that’s looked like in my entrepreneurial journey, especially as it relates to marketing. I talk about the changes that I’ve made to my ad strategy and creative ways that I’ve taken on challenges. So, what would it look like for you to persist until you win? IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT:Why I believe every entrepreneur needs to hone in on their persistence How I recognized that I can’t rely on the same organic social media strategy from 11 years ago The conversations I’m having with my team so that we can improve Being curious about growing and scaling Reframing roadblocks as opportunities to grow CONNECT WITH CAYLAFollow Mommy Millionaire: @mommymillionaire.coFollow Cayla: @cayla.craftVisit the Mommy Millionaire website: mommymillionaire.coEPISODE HIGHLIGHTS( 1:19 ) Welcome back to another episode of Mommy Millionaire! Today’s episode is about persistence. ( 2:03 ) Cayla shares what persistence means. ( 3:33 ) Cayla describes how her life has changed since first launching Mommy Millionaire in 2011. ( 5:22 ) Cayla explains how she changed her digital marketing strategy. ( 8:56 ) Cayla says, “The question is okay, but do you want to persist to the other side? How many more people do you want to help?” ( 10:15 ) Cayla says, “The more curious you are, the better answers you get.”( 13:14 )  Cayla asks listeners to rate and review the show on Apple Podcasts and share the episode with a friend.