So how did last week go? Did you get done what you planned to get done? (I sadly had to let a couple to-dos slip, but will pass on to this week) So, what are you committed to getting done this week? Are you ramping up your content production schedule? Are you planning an event? Are you working on a new product?

What do @Justin Pogue , @Axton Betz-Hamilton and @Larry Tuch all have in common? They've all published books! I'm pretty sure they're not the only ones. Our mission here is to scale audiences, build products, and grow recurring revenue. Books are all of those things. If you're a personal finance creator, this is not the place to be shy about blowing your own trumpet. I've created a new category where you can do precisely that, and include a link to where you sell it.

Any US government shutdown will have an impact (hundreds of thousands of federal workers furloughed, delays in agency operations, macro drag). No political statement (not allowed - it's in the rules!) — but as creators who teach, advise, and build products around money, this is a “stress event” worth attention. Here's some food for thought: 1️⃣If a segment of your audience loses income — abruptly and without fault — do your lessons, tools, and templates still hold up? 2️⃣Where in your content do you implicitly assume uninterrupted data, government services, or systemic consistency? Could those assumptions break? 3️⃣ Could you build a “household shutdown resilience kit” (budget pivots, triage checklists, cash buffer drills) and launch it quickly — perhaps even sell it or test it during times of macro stress? No politics here — just looking through the lens of risk, trust, narrative, and resilience, from a creator’s POV. Let me know your thoughts. --------- UNEXPECTED BONUS --------- So unexpected, I didn't see it coming myself! For those looking to: 💣 Build a lead magnet TODAY and 📶 their audience 🦾 Add value for their existing followers ...I've just dropped a little package in the classroom: The "Paycheck Shock Stress-Test" It's not refined, not perfect and not bullet-proof, but I hope it'll get your creative juices flowing. And it's FREE...but only if you're Level 2. If you're still wandering that lonely, silent Level 1 wilderness 🙁, it's easy to fix. Just say hello, post something fun, comment on someone else's post. It won't take much. You'll get "likes" from me 😛 *********************************** P.S. Like to use this for your own audience or build it into your products? I don't hate thank-yous

Hi everyone! My name is Adrienne HInes and I’m both a bankruptcy lawyer and an “influencer.” By that I mean I have a popular tiktok channel where I talk honestly and realistically about managing unmanageable debt. I educate people as to why it is so important to move through debt as quickly as possible and I help them find respected lawyers and trusted resources near them along the way. Through my social media accounts, my podcast and my book, my goal is to encourage people to see that they can still build wealth, start businesses and live the American dream even if it seems impossible right now due to debt.

Hi everyone! I’m excited to be here and connect with others who are creating powerful conversations around money. I help women stop putting themselves last, financially and emotionally, by teaching them how to build confidence, clarity, and control with their money. Most of the women I work with are smart and capable, but still feel behind or unsure. My work empowers them to take ownership of their finances, without judgment or lectures, so they can make aligned, confident decisions that reflect who they are and what really matters. I’m a Personal Finance Expert (CFP & MSFS), Speaker & Educator, Personal Growth Coach, host of the Real Money, Real Life™ podcast, and creator of the MeMoney™ Method, a mindset-first approach to money that blends emotional truth with financial clarity. I’d love to collaborate with fellow financial creators whether that’s cross-promotions, co-creating content, or being a guest on your podcast. If you’re looking for someone who brings both the practical and mindset side of money to the table, I’d love to chat. Looking forward to learning more about all of you and the amazing work you’re doing!