Secrets of Seven Figure Women

Are you motivated to build your own seven-figure portfolio but don’t know where to start?In today’s solo episode, I am talking about taking the first action step for building your wealth through investments, and in particular, real estate investments. I have been getting this question from listeners who have been inspired by my guests and I wanted to help clarify the steps that you should take first. The main topics I cover in this episode are income, equity, and how you can leverage them to generate your wealth.If you are looking for motivation to begin your seven-figure journey, check out some of the past episodes of Secrets of Seven Figure Women to hear incredible interviews about women who were once where you are today. Taking legitimate action towards building your dream will only come once you have the motivation. Get inspired and take action towards your first seven figures!Tune in and listen to this episode of Secrets of Seven Figure Women to hear my recommended first action steps towards investing and building a real estate portfolio!In This Episode, You Will Learn:To make sure your mindset is in the right place (1:51)To assess your current financial state (2:21)Why real estate is a fantastic investment (4:00)The first step for real estate investment (5:38)Let’s Connect!FacebookInstagramLinkedInWebsite

Are you a woman intimidated by investing? We know it can be confusing, stressful, and risky, but when you hear examples of women who have found massive success through investing, you will be motivated to face your fears in this area. In today’s episode, I am joined by the inspiring Monick Halm, an educator and advocate for women to create passive income streams through real estate investing. Monick is the founder of Real Estate Investor Goddesses, and is an experienced real estate investor and syndicator with over 16 years of real estate investing experience in multi-family, industrial, mobile home and RV parks, flipping, vacation rentals, and ground-up development. Monick owns an impressive portfolio of 1,300 rental units across 7 states with her husband and investors. She is the #1 bestselling author of The Real Estate Investor Goddess Handbook, Wealth for Women: Conversations with the Team That Creates the Dream, and Investing in Real Estate from $1 to $1 Million. She is the host of the Real Estate Investor Goddesses Podcast. She is also a Real Estate Strategy Mentor, keynote speaker, recovering attorney, avid world traveler, wife, and mother of three amazing kids.If your mission is to achieve financial freedom through real estate, you are listening to the right episode. Monick’s mission is to help women build wealth through passive income streams and she continues to make that mission come true through her various business ventures. Monick’s stories from her personal journey will inspire you to overcome the fears you may have and start your journey to seven figures through real estate investing. Tune in and listen to this episode of Secrets of Seven Figure Women to hear Monick’s incredible insights on the ins and outs of building wealth through real estate investing!In This Episode, You Will Learn:How Monick found herself in real estate investing (2:54) What Monick’s niche is (7:57)How psychology influences women and investing (9:58)What Monick’s next project is (16:15)Monick’s advice for making seven figures (19:30)Resources Mentioned: Book - Sacred Success Connect with Monick:WebsiteInstagramFacebookTwitterPodcast - Real Estate Investor GoddessesLet’s Connect!FacebookInstagramLinkedInWebsite

 What do you envision for the next chapter of your life? It’s never too late to start making the changes you want to create the life of your dreams for your future.  In today’s episode, I am joined by the incredible Janette Blissett. Janette is an investor, entrepreneur, mindset coach, business strategist, mentor, and founder of Next Chapter Experience LLC. Her first book, Blissful Leadership, was inspired by Janette’s real-life experiences from her thirty years in corporate America in sales and marketing. When Janette decided to stop trading time for dollars, her life was changed for the better. She just launched her own podcast, Next Chapter Experience to highlight amazing people who want to share their wonderful success stories. Janette is now spending her time creating, consulting, learning, and helping other people to pursue their next chapter. If you have been feeling unsatisfied in your current job and are looking to shift towards transitioning into a new role or way of making money, this episode is for you. Taking control and acting with intention is exactly what Janette did when she realized that she didn’t want to continue working in the corporate world and had to make changes if she wanted the life of her dreams. Tune in and listen to this episode of Secrets of Seven Figure Women to hear about Janette’s shift from the corporate world into pursuing her other passions and how you can do the same!In This Episode, You Will Learn:About Janette’s background (2:40)What shifted for Janette to leave the corporate world (6:08)What Janette is currently working on now that she is time rich (15:28)To pay attention to how you speak to yourself (25:47)The value of adaptability (28:08)Janette’s advice and tips for listeners (36:27)Connect with Janette Blissett Book - Blissful LeadershipLinkedInTwitterPodcast - The Next Chapter ExperienceFacebook - The Next Chapter ExperienceInstagramLet’s Connect!FacebookInstagramLinkedInWebsite

Do you have fears about going into real estate? While there are well-known risks, the payoffs are both financial, exciting, motivating, and so much more. There is always a solution and all it takes is a leap of faith! In today’s episode, I am joined by the amazing Laura Walters. Laura is a good friend of mine, was a social worker of over ten years, and a mother of three. She is a best friend to many and is one of the kindest people I have ever met. When Laura’s career as a social worker began taking a toll on her mental health and her relationships, she knew that it was not a sustainable career for her. Laura and her husband have built an impressive portfolio of assets over the past four years that have led her to being able to quit her job and stay at home with her children. If you are looking for a sign to transition out of your current career and into real estate, this episode with Laura is it. Throughout this episode, Laura and I talk about her incredible career as a social worker and how that has led her into pursuing other financial avenues, what she looks for within her partnerships, her advice for listeners, and so much more. Tune in and listen to this episode of Secrets of Seven Figure Women to hear how Laura’s real estate portfolio is helping her mission of helping others while allowing her the financial freedom of her dreams!In This Episode, You Will Learn:About Laura’s background and her portfolio (2:19)The key things that Laura looks for in partners (8:34)How Laura and her partners are building their financial future (12:55)What the next step is for Laura (15:44)Laura’s advice for listeners (19:44)Connect with Laura FacebookInstagramPinterestLet’s Connect!FacebookInstagramLinkedInWebsite

Have you felt overworked and overwhelmed in a corporate job? Leaving your steady career to pursue self-employment can be scary, but it could also be the turning point in your life to reaching a level of success you didn’t know was possible. In today’s episode, I am joined by the inspiring Deanna Adams. Deanna is a Real Estate Developer with 15 years of professional experience in the design/renovation industry with a devoted clientele. She is a Property Manager with 20+ doors and has taught herself design and development. Deanna’s journey to building a seven-figure real estate portfolio wasn’t as linear as it may sound. While working her way up the corporate ladder, Deanna knew that career wasn’t sustainable for her happiness. Deanna is incredibly creative, resourceful, and is always interested to talk about design ideas or collaborate on real estate.If you are looking for a sign to transition out of your current career and into real estate, this episode with Deanna is it. Throughout this episode, Deanna and I talk about the highs and lows of her career, how she has built up her portfolio and retired early, and what her advice is for anyone looking to pursue a career in real estate development. Tune in and listen to this episode of Secrets of Seven Figure Women to hear Deanna’s inspiring journey to seven figures!Some Questions I Ask AreHow long did it take you to build this self-employment real estate career? (9:50)What is your current definition of success? (14:43)What’s next for you now that you’re retired earlier than you thought? (27:25)In This Episode, You Will Learn:About Deanna’s background (4:24)The emotions Deanna felt when she was making her career transition (12:30)About Deanna’s current portfolio (19:00)My favorite project of Deanna’s (23:21)Deanna’s advice to reach seven figures (35:18)Connect with Deanna FacebookLet’s Connect!FacebookInstagramLinkedInWebsite

Does your mindset match what your goals are for the future? The future may seem like a distant dream, but the decisions you make today will create the outcome of your tomorrow. In today’s solo episode, I am talking about the key components of a seven-figure mindset to accomplish whatever your goals may be. Like everyone else, I have to continue to check in with my mindset to make sure that my thoughts and choices are in alignment with where I want to be in the future. Once you have figured out where you want to be in the upcoming years of your life, you have to stay committed to that vision. It is tempting to make decisions now that may be instantly gratifying but in actuality, each small or big decision influences where you end up in the years to come. No matter where you are currently in life, every moment is a chance to make the change you need to keep your future self happy. Setting goals to accomplish big dreams can be extremely daunting but the hardest part is taking the first step of action; after that, you can always review and readjust as you see fit. Tune in and listen to this episode of Secrets of Seven Figure Women. Get ready to set your vision, take the first step of action, and be on your way to accomplishing your goals!In This Episode, You Will Learn:A question you should ask yourself (1:30)My goal for this year and how I am working to accomplish it (3:35)To adjust according to your current situation (6:50)Ways to motivate yourself to make a significant mindset change (11:00) Resources MentionedBook - The 12 Week Year by Brian P. MoranLet’s Connect!FacebookInstagramLinkedInWebsite

Life is full of curveballs. While we will never know what the next chapter of life, month, day, or even hour will bring, we have a choice to turn pain into positive power. Today, I am joined by the incredible Megan Kirk Chang to talk about her inspiring story. After an accident that her husband, Brandon, went through, Megan and her husband came to the realization that life was too short and they didn’t want to work 9-5 jobs anymore. While adjusting to a new life while recovering from the accident, Megan and Brandon decided to pursue investment properties which they currently own two which has driven their assets into the multiple seven figures.Megan Kirk Chang is a clinical scientist specializing in health behavior change, trauma psychophysiology, and cognitive neuroscience. As part of her doctoral research, Megan developed the first registered clinical trial in Canada investigating the effectiveness of an online mindfulness-based cognitive behavioral intervention for adults diagnosed with PTSD. She has worked as a Mental Health Coach with the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, and University Health Network in Toronto. She is a certified yoga and meditation teacher on the Insight Timer App and enjoys investing in real estate, traveling, and being near the water with her husband Brandon in Ontario. Tune in and listen to this episode of Secrets of Seven Figure Women. Learn how a freak accident flipped Megan’s life upside down and grew her bank account into multiple seven figures!Some Questions I Ask:When you say that the accident transformed how you live your life more fully, did it also transform your mindset? (7:25)Can you explain a bit more about how you have positioned yourself to be financially successful? (13:30)What do you see for yourself in 5 years? (25:45)What do you want to leave our listeners with? (32:40)In This Episode, You Will Learn:About Megan’s background and her passion (3:10)How Megan and her husband are making an income (10:26)Megan’s outlook on earning multiple seven figures (20:30)What Megan’s tenant income is going towards (24:36)That there is a solution to everything (32:11) Connect with MeganInstagramLinkedInTwitter Twitter - Mindful AcademicsInsight TimerLet’s Connect!FacebookInstagramLinkedInWebsite

Welcome to the Secrets of Seven Figure Women podcast. I’m Sarah J. Stevens, a self-made multi-millionaire and entrepreneur. I believe in the power we have as women to create our own financial destiny and independence, and I’d like to show you exactly how. On this podcast, we’re going to focus on getting you to your next level. Join me as I share my own story and talk to other financially successful women about their systems, structure and how they’re choosing to make an impact. From setting your mindset to developing financial goals to formulating plans, we’re here to help you make it happen.Today, I’m going to share with you a bit about my financial journey. Find out how I went from bouncing a $100 rent cheque and eating Mr. Noodles three meals a day, to becoming a millionaire by 35, and today I am the owner of a multi-million dollar real estate portfolio.Tune in and listen to the first episode of Secrets of Seven Figure Women. Learn how you, too, can become financially successful and independent, even if it seems impossible right now. I’ll be here to cheer you on. In This Episode, You Will Learn:A little about my personal background (01:03)The one question that started my journey to financial success (04:04)About the plan I devised to take control of my financial future and create multiple streams of income (05:41)The financial lesson I learned the hard way (07:51)The reason I love to empower women (10:51) Let’s Connect!FacebookInstagramLinkedInWebsiteResources mentioned:The Compound Effect by Darren Hardy