<p>Today's episode is basically my love language: multiple income streams. I'm joined by Meghan Lim, AKA Meghan Makes Money, who went from a $78K corporate finance job to building a six-figure creator business with 160K+ followers, all in about two and a half years. We're talking side hustles, affiliate marketing, brand deals, pricing your worth, and why "selling" isn't a dirty word.</p><br><p>WE GET INTO:&nbsp;</p><br><p>00:00 Intro: Meghan's journey from corporate finance to content creator</p><p>00:49 Meghan's origin story: childhood side hustles and the layoff that changed everything</p><p>03:48 Money messages from a Filipina immigrant household</p><p>05:38 Switching her major to finance (and why it didn't teach her personal finance)</p><p>07:30 Stepping into the creator economy as a Gen Z creator</p><p>11:47 The viral paycheck breakdown video that changed everything</p><p>13:07 Side hustles worth your time (and which ones are a scam)</p><p>17:05 How Meghan actually makes money now: affiliates, brand deals, coaching</p><p>18:45 The disconnect between followers and revenue</p><p>21:45 What to have in place before pitching brands</p><p>25:49 Favorite underrated monetization method: affiliate marketing</p><p>29:33 How content creation has changed Meghan's life (six figures, comped trips, free LASIK)</p><p>32:35 The Cartier ring story: rewarding yourself and abundance mindset</p><p>36:48 Navigating the pressure to choose stability over risk</p><p>38:18 Redefining success after leaving corporate</p><p>39:55 Biggest financial mistake (and the lesson behind it)</p><p>42:14 The #1 skill every creator needs to learn</p><p>42:46 What's next for Meghan Makes Money</p><p>44:20 Final advice: you don't need permission to make money</p><br><p>KEY TAKEAWAYS:&nbsp;</p><br><p><br></p><ul><li>Multiple income streams beat relying on one (especially brand deals, which can be inconsistent)</li><li>You don't need to be "the expert" or already have results to start sharing your journey</li><li>Documenting &gt; performing — people want to follow along, not just see the finished product</li><li>Reframe selling as serving: your product or service genuinely helps someone</li><li>It takes 14-17 touchpoints before someone takes action, so don't be afraid to repeat yourself</li><li>Affiliate marketing in the finance niche is one of the most underrated income streams</li><li>Reward yourself for milestones — it's not just about ROI, it's about breaking scarcity mindset</li><li>Surround yourself with people doing what you want to do; proximity changes your mindset</li></ul><p><br></p><p>CONNECT WITH MEGHAN:</p><br><p><br></p><ul><li>Meghan's Instagram:<a href="https://www.instagram.com/meghanmakesmoney" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> @meghanmakesmoney</a></li><li>Meghan's Website: <a href="https://www.skool.com/money-makers-circle-8363" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.skool.com/money-makers-circle-8363</a></li></ul><p><br></p><br><p>TAKE THE NEXT STEP:</p><br><p><br></p><ul><li><a href="https://courses.yoquierodineropodcast.com/yo-quiero-dinero-a-free-guide-for-your-dinero" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Download the FREE Dinero Guide</a></li><li><a href="https://financiallylitbook.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Read my book, Financially Lit!</a></li><li><a href="https://yoquierodinero.as.me/schedule/a5e9a3eb" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Book a Call with Jannese</a></li></ul><p><br></p><p>This episode of Yo Quiero Dinero was produced by Heart Centered Podcasting.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>