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Step By Step with Shelby Church

Shelby Churchredcircle.com
Welcome to 'Step by Step,' the podcast where we explore what it really means to live a successful and fulfilling life. I’m Shelby Church, and each week, we’ll take this journey together—like we’re on a walk, learning step by step how to grow your income, enjoy your life, and find balance along the way. From solo episodes sharing lessons from my own experiences to conversations with guests who’ve built lives they truly love on their own terms, this podcast is all about discovering how to make the most of your time, money, and energy. So let’s take a walk, and learn together, step by step.
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Episodes

Why Buying a House Doesn't Make Sense Anymore (for most people)

Thank you to HelloFresh for sponsoring! https://HelloFresh.comSHELBY10FM for 10 free meals Thank you to Quince for sponsoring this episode! http://quince.com/shelby In this episode we are talking about how people are rethinking home ownership - and whether its really worth it or not. With high interest rates, home insurance rates going up, high fees when selling and an increased value in flexibility, for many people - we are realizing it's not really worth it, and other investments may work bett...

Jun 29, 202537 min

Stop Letting Comparison Ruin Your Life

Today's episode is all about dealing with comparison. Thank you to our sponsors! Get 20% off Cure Hydration: https://curehydration.com/shelby Get $25 when joining SoFi: https://www.sofi.com/invite/money?gcp... Note that the SoFi link is an affiliate link. All opinions are my own - it's my favorite personal bank to use. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 16, 202528 min

a no BS guide to becoming an influencer in 2025

This is what I would do if I were starting from scratch today. Thank you to HelloFresh for sponsoring! https://HelloFresh.comSHELBY10FM for 10 free meals Thank you to Zbiotics for sponsoring this episode! Go to https://zbiotics.com/SHELBY and use SHELBY at checkout for 15% off any first time orders of ZBiotics probiotics Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 25, 202537 min

Making $4 Million Per Year From YouTube Channel's He's Not In ft. Charlie Chang

In this episode we are talking to Charlie Chang about his YouTube empire, side hustles, and how he manages his money. Thank you to Quince for sponsoring this episode! http://quince.com/shelby Check out the link for free shipping and 365 day returns. Thank you to our sponsors! Get 20% off Cure Hydration: https://curehydration.com/shelby Check out Charlie's channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@UCTQuKo8v0PaPCvk5aRxc_Yg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 18, 202547 min

Why I Don't Want To Have Kids (ever)

🩺 This episode is sponsored by Zocdoc Stop putting off those doctor appointments and go to zocdoc.com/shelby to find and instantly book a top-rated doctor today. https://zocdoc.com/shelby In today's episode I'm doing a sequel to my "child free movement" video and talking about my own personal reasons for not wanting to have kids. The original child free episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=odAeCCdwZCs More ways to listen to step by step: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/step-by-...

May 11, 202541 min

10 Ways To Use ChatGPT No One Is Talking About

these are all the ways I use chatGPT I've been sort of gatekeeping. Go to https://zbiotics.com/SHELBY and use SHELBY at checkout for 15% off any first time orders of ZBiotics probiotics Thank you ZBiotics for sponsoring this episode. 00:00 Why ChatGPT Changed Everything 02:23 Writing Help: Emails, Captions, and Proposals 05:02 Photo & Renovation Mockups That Actually Help 10:02 Real Estate + Investment Modeling with AI 13:43 Editing & Troubleshooting with ChatGPT 16:31 Cooking Questions ...

May 04, 202548 min

How She Sold $13M in Handbags In 1 Year with Jenny Lei of Freja

In this episode of Step-by-Step, I chat with Jenny Lei, the founder of Freja — the minimalist handbag brand that grew from an idea into a $13M business. 🩺 This episode is sponsored by Zocdoc Stop putting off those doctor appointments and go to zocdoc.com/shelby to find and instantly book a top-rated doctor today. https://zocdoc.com/shelby ⏱️ Chapters 0:00 - Intro 2:08 - The Interview Bag That Started It All 6:20 - Launching Right Before the Pandemic 10:15 - Manufacturing Struggles & the $2,...

Apr 20, 202556 min

How She Built a Six-Figure TikTok Side Hustle—While Working at Netflix ft. Jenny Park

In today's episode we have Jenny Park - a TikTok personal finance creator with a 170,000 followers, who also has a career in tech working currently at Netflix and previously LinkedIn. Today she's sharing with us how much she makes on TikTok with 170,000 followers, her tips for the corporate world, and her homebuying journey. Thank you to Quince for sponsoring this episode! http://quince.com/shelby Check out the link for free shipping and 365 day returns. Jenny's Channels: TikTok: https://www.tik...

Apr 06, 20251 hr 14 min

Confronting Monica Church on Why She Quit YouTube

In today's video we've got Monica (my twin sister) joining me! We're talking about her real estate career, why she kinda quit YouTube, wedding costs & her new venture: https://HowToHouse.com Thank you to our sponsors! Get 20% off Cure Hydration: https://curehydration.com/shelby Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with @lumedeodorant and get 15% off with promo code SHELBY at https://LumeDeodorant.com! #lumepod Thank you for watching - don't forget to subscribe or follow on Spotify/Apple podcasts! busi...

Mar 30, 20251 hr 2 min

Why You Need To Be Cringe To Be Successful & How to Stop Caring What People Think

In this episode we are typing about why you need to be cringe to be successful & how to stop caring what people think Thank you to our sponsors! Lume Deodorant: Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with @lumedeodorant and get 15% off with promo code SHELBY at https://LumeDeodorant.com! #lumepod Thank you to ZocDoc for sponsoring this episode https://Zocdoc.com/SHELBY to find and book a top-rated doctor right now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 17, 202537 min

Why You Need To Be Cringe To Be Successful & How to Stop Caring What People Think

In this episode we are typing about why you need to be cringe to be successful & how to stop caring what people think Thank you to our sponsors! Lume Deodorant: Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with @lumedeodorant and get 15% off with promo code SHELBY at https://LumeDeodorant.com! #lumepod Thank you to ZocDoc for sponsoring this episode https://Zocdoc.com/SHELBY to find and book a top-rated doctor right now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 17, 202537 min

The Rise of Nepo-Homebuyers: The Real Reason You Can't Buy a House Today

In today's episode we are talking about a big reason it's a lot harder to buy a house today that I don't hear many people talking about: the bank of mom & dad. Thank you to the sponsors: Try RocketMoney for free here: https://RocketMoney.com/Shelby 00:00 - Introduction 00:49 - Investment Firms... They Don't Buy As Many Houses As You Think 03:07 - Intro to the Bank of Mom and Dad 12:48 - The Impact on Young Buyers 20:06 - Downsides of the Bank of Mom and Dad 22:46 - The Insecurity of Receivin...

Mar 09, 202540 min

The Top 3 Money Mistakes I Made When I Started Investing

In this podcast episode we are going over my top 3 mistakes I made when I started investing and how to get started for beginners! Disclaimer: This is not financial advice, I am not a financial advisor. Thank you to the sponsors: Try RocketMoney for free here: https://RocketMoney.com/Shelby Get 20% off Cure Hydration: https://curehydration.com/shelby 0:00 Introduction & Why Investing Matters 9:22 Financial Advisors: Do You REALLY Need One? 12:18 My Investing Strategy That I Use 21:18 Choosing...

Mar 02, 202549 min

my HONEST thoughts about Elon Musk as a "Tesla influencer"

I've gotten quite a few messages about my honest thoughts about Elon and Tesla these days, so today I'm sharing my opinion on everything that's going on. Thank you to our sponsors! Check out the deals here: Try RocketMoney for free here: https://RocketMoney.com/Shelby Get 20% off Cure Hydration: https://curehydration.com/shelby for business inquiries email churchshelby@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 22, 202534 min

What The Finance Industry Doesn't Want You To Know ft. Humphrey Yang

In today's episode we have fellow YouTuber, and ex financial advisor, Humphrey Yang on the podcast! ,We're talking all about his time as a financial advisor, some secrets of the industry and they don't want you to know, and if renting versus buying still make sense in 2025. Humphrey's channel: https://www.youtube.com/@UCFBpVaKCC0ajGps1vf0AgBg don't forget to subscribe wherever you like to listen to podcasts! you can subscribe here on YouTube or also here - Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/...

Feb 16, 202552 min

How Much Money I Made in 2024 from 4 Streams of Income

In today's episode I'm going over my income from 2024 and how I invest. Don't forget to follow/subscribe to the podcast wherever you are watching from! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 11, 202537 min

How She Opened a Hotel in Palm Springs at Age 26 ft. Soli Cayetano

In this episode we dive into the world of real estate investing with Soli Cayetano. Soli owns 40+ rental units - some in the midwest, and now recently a hotel in Palm Springs. We discuss how she raised money for the deal, how structuring this kind of deal works and how much she expects to make from it. Soli's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lattes.and.leases/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 02, 202545 minSeason 2Ep. 5

How To ACTUALLY Make New Friends As An Adult

In this episode I have a "friendship expert" (Okay we are kind of joking with that title although I think it's true) Lauren Lipman on the podcast to talk about friendship in your 20's and 30's! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/millennial-life-crisis/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 25, 20251 hr 4 min

How I Turned My "Flop Era" Around and Made $1M

In this episode I'm talking all about getting out of a "flop era" - which is basically a time in your life where things aren't clicking - you may be working hard, and not seeing the results of it. I had a flop era in 2018 and really second-guess if I should even do YouTube at all. It was super stressful at the time and I was losing subscribers. This is how I climbed out of that and was able to, years later, reach my goal of making $1 million in one year. Although I will note, not every year is l...

Jan 18, 202536 min

Fire update from LA + Finding Flow: The Science of Working Smarter and Happier

In this episode we get into how I've implemented more flow state into my life and the importance of it, to living a life that is not only more productive, but actually fulfilling and enjoyable. Mihaly's talk on flow: • Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi: Flow, the se... Flow book: https://amzn.to/40ejQvL my apartment + tech favorites: FOLLOW ME HERE: instagram: @shelbychurch tiktok: / shelby.church twitter: https://twitter.com/shelbychurch?lang=en business inquiries: churchshelby@gmail.com Support this pod...

Jan 09, 202541 min

Episode 1: Why I Launched a Podcast Again + Setting My 2025 New Years Goals & Habits

I'm back! Welcome to 'Step by Step,' the podcast where we explore what it really means to live a successful and fulfilling life. I’m Shelby Church, and each week, we’ll take this journey together—like we’re on a walk, learning step by step how to grow your income, enjoy your life, and find balance along the way. From solo episodes sharing lessons from my own experiences to conversations with guests who’ve built lives they truly love on their own terms, this podcast is all about discovering how t...

Jan 04, 202545 minSeason 2Ep. 50

Things I Don't Waste My Time On Anymore... And You Shouldn't Either

Today is a solo episode from Shelby on thing's she decided weren't really worth spending time on, and that you might want to consider cutting out too! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/millennial-life-crisis/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 26, 202040 min

The Biggest CAREER Mistakes I've Made In My 20's...

Today we've got a solo episode with @monicachurch explaining the biggest career mistakes she has made so far in her 20's. If your stuck, confused, lost, or feeling a bit insecure with your career right now then this might just be the pep talk you need to get back on track! Thank you to Raycon for sponsoring todays episode! For 15% off go to: http://buyraycon.com/mlc Send in your Millennial Life Crisis at millenniallifepodcast@gmail.com Follow us on instagram! @millenniallifecrisis @monicachurch ...

Aug 19, 202044 min

Should You Drop Out of College? Ft. Nate O'Brien

Thank you to our sponsors! For 50% off your first care/of order, go to https://takecareof.com/ and enter code mlifecrisis50 To get your new wireless plan for just 15 bucks a month, and get the plan shipped to your door for FREE, http://www.mintmobile.com/mlc Get The Defining Decade: https://www.amazon.com/Defining-Decade-Your-Twenties-Matter/dp/0446561754/ref=sxts_sxwds-bia-wc-p13n1_0?cv_ct_cx=defining+decade&dchild=1&keywords=defining+decade&pd_rd_i=0446561754&pd_rd_r=e5ffd11a-f...

Aug 14, 202057 min

Let's Talk About Money: Making it, Investing It & Financial Goals

In today's episode it's just me Shelby here solo, and we're talking all about money! I've touched on this quite a bit on my YouTube channel, but today were diving in a little deeper of how I invest and my financial goals. I talk about Robinhood a bit in this episode, here is the link to get $5 of a free stock https://join.robinhood.com/shelbyc145 This isn't sponsored by them, it's just what I use for my "for fun" investing, so check it out if you are interested. Support this podcast at — https:/...

Aug 05, 202056 min

The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly Truth About Roommates

At some point in life, you will most likely experience the joys and frustrations of living with roommates! Shelby and Monica have lived in 6 different apartments, with a few interesting roommate situations. Today they are weighing in on what they've learned, and what really went down with Monica's former living situation... Thanks to Care/Of for sponsoring todays episode! For 50% off your first Care/of order, go to TakeCareOf.com and enter code mlifecrisis50. Support this podcast at — https://re...

Jul 30, 20201 hr 5 min

Why Monica Got Back Together With Her Ex

In todays episode, Monica reflects on the past year of her relationship status from being cheated on, to finding forgiveness and getting back together with her ex. Thank you to Raycon for sponsoring todays episode! For 15% off go to: http://buyraycon.com/mlc Send in your Millennial Life Crisis at millenniallifepodcast@gmail.com Follow us on instagram! @millenniallifecrisis @monicachurch @shelbychurch Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/millennial-life-crisis/donations Advertising Inq...

Jul 23, 202050 min

Not getting a job after college to pursue a start up ft. Annemarie Chase

This weeks episode features Annemarie Chase, a YouTuber and cofounder of Shuttr.com- a website we made for influencers to find freelance photographers, videographers and editors. In this episode we talk about the process of making Shuttr, why we decided to stop working on it, and what is it like for Annemarie to pursue Shuttr rather than getting a traditional job after college. Annemarie's channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/annemariechase Thank you to our sponsors, EveryPlate and Skillshare f...

Jul 15, 20201 hr 12 min

Heartbreak, One Year Later: Being Cheated On And What That Taught Me

In todays episode, Monica talks about her perspective on heartbreak, a year after being cheated on. She also discusses how to heal from a heartbreak, and what to do if you have feelings for a friend. Follow us on instagram @millenniallifecrisis and DM us your crisis' to millenniallifecrisispodcast@gmail.com Thanks to Skillshare for sponsoring todays episode! For 2 free months of premium membership go to https://www.skillshare.com/mlifecrisis Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/millen...

Jul 08, 202056 min
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