<description>&lt;p&gt;We talk a lot about confidence here, but today we’re talking about the kind that often gets overlooked: &lt;strong&gt;financial confidence&lt;/strong&gt; — the kind that helps you feel safe, supported, and steady no matter what life throws your way.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this honest conversation, Rachel Brooks sits down with author, CPA, and wealth mentor Tanya Taylor to explore what it &lt;em&gt;really&lt;/em&gt; means to steward your money well. From arriving in America at sixteen with $100 to becoming a millionaire by 48, Tanya’s story is one of grit, faith, and radical responsibility. This is a conversation about wisdom, protection, and the kind of confidence that doesn’t come from having it all together — but from building intentionally.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you’ve been craving clarity, courage, or a sense of direction with your finances, you’ll want to listen to this one all the way through.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;You’ll Hear:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;How to rebuild when life blindsides you&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Why financial confidence is emotional confidence&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The mindset shift that changes everything about money&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The mistake women make that puts them at financial risk&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Why preparation isn’t fear — it’s freedom&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;How God uses detours to redirect your purpose&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The truth about long-term protection no one talks about&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Timestamps&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;00:00–04:00&lt;/strong&gt; – Tanya’s journey from Jamaica to the U.S. and budgeting $75 a week &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;04:00–10:00&lt;/strong&gt; – The mindset of money: setting goals + building wealth intentionally &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;10:00–14:00&lt;/strong&gt; – From undocumented to Deloitte: creating a career, not just a paycheck &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;14:00–18:00&lt;/strong&gt; – The accident that changed everything — and how God used pain as redirection &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;18:00–25:00&lt;/strong&gt; – Disability, passive income, and the protection women overlook &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;25:00–30:00&lt;/strong&gt; – Safeguarding your income and assets &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;30:00–38:00&lt;/strong&gt; – Finding purpose in the pause + rebuilding from within &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;38:00–End&lt;/strong&gt; – Confidence is preparation&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Your Next Step in Becoming&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://iamrachelbrooks.com/reset"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;I Am… Enough&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;strong&gt;: 10-Minute Reset (Free)&lt;/strong&gt; A simple, faith-fueled reset to quiet the noise, speak truth over your life, and begin again—from peace, not pressure.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://iamrachelbrooks.com/iam-becoming"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;I Am… Becoming&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;strong&gt; (6-Week Devotional + Journal Experience)&lt;/strong&gt; Rediscover who you are, realign with who God created you to be, and rebuild from the inside out—through daily devotionals, journaling, and guided reflection.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Connect with Tanya Taylor&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Website&lt;/strong&gt;: &lt;a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://growyourwealth10x.com"&gt;growyourwealth10x.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Instagram&lt;/strong&gt;: &lt;a target="_new" rel="noopener" class="decorated-link" href="https://www.instagram.com/growyourwealth10x"&gt;@growyourwealth10x&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;TEDx Talk:&lt;/strong&gt; “Dreams to Disability: Protect Yourself from Life’s Curveballs”&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Books:&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://amzn.to/43VbADk"&gt;&lt;em&gt;Broke to Wealth&lt;/em&gt; &lt;/a&gt;and &lt;a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://amzn.to/43pJ1xK"&gt;&lt;em&gt;Limitations to Limitless&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Stay Connected with Rachel Brooks&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Instagram: &lt;a target="_new" rel="noopener" class="decorated-link" href="https://instagram.com/iamrachelbrooks"&gt;@iamrachelbrooks&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Website: &lt;a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://iamrachelbrooks.com"&gt;iamrachelbrooks.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

The Confident Woman Podcast

Rachel Brooks

From Broke to Wealth: Building Financial Confidence with Tanya Taylor

NOV 12, 202539 MIN
The Confident Woman Podcast

From Broke to Wealth: Building Financial Confidence with Tanya Taylor

NOV 12, 202539 MIN

Description

<p>We talk a lot about confidence here, but today we’re talking about the kind that often gets overlooked: <strong>financial confidence</strong> — the kind that helps you feel safe, supported, and steady no matter what life throws your way.</p><p>In this honest conversation, Rachel Brooks sits down with author, CPA, and wealth mentor Tanya Taylor to explore what it <em>really</em> means to steward your money well. From arriving in America at sixteen with $100 to becoming a millionaire by 48, Tanya’s story is one of grit, faith, and radical responsibility. This is a conversation about wisdom, protection, and the kind of confidence that doesn’t come from having it all together — but from building intentionally.</p><p>If you’ve been craving clarity, courage, or a sense of direction with your finances, you’ll want to listen to this one all the way through.</p><p><strong>You’ll Hear:</strong></p><ul><li>How to rebuild when life blindsides you</li><li>Why financial confidence is emotional confidence</li><li>The mindset shift that changes everything about money</li><li>The mistake women make that puts them at financial risk</li><li>Why preparation isn’t fear — it’s freedom</li><li>How God uses detours to redirect your purpose</li><li>The truth about long-term protection no one talks about</li></ul><p><strong>Timestamps</strong></p><p><strong>00:00–04:00</strong> – Tanya’s journey from Jamaica to the U.S. and budgeting $75 a week </p><p><strong>04:00–10:00</strong> – The mindset of money: setting goals + building wealth intentionally </p><p><strong>10:00–14:00</strong> – From undocumented to Deloitte: creating a career, not just a paycheck </p><p><strong>14:00–18:00</strong> – The accident that changed everything — and how God used pain as redirection </p><p><strong>18:00–25:00</strong> – Disability, passive income, and the protection women overlook </p><p><strong>25:00–30:00</strong> – Safeguarding your income and assets </p><p><strong>30:00–38:00</strong> – Finding purpose in the pause + rebuilding from within </p><p><strong>38:00–End</strong> – Confidence is preparation</p><p><strong>Your Next Step in Becoming</strong></p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://iamrachelbrooks.com/reset"><strong>I Am… Enough</strong></a><strong>: 10-Minute Reset (Free)</strong> A simple, faith-fueled reset to quiet the noise, speak truth over your life, and begin again—from peace, not pressure.</p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://iamrachelbrooks.com/iam-becoming"><strong>I Am… Becoming</strong></a><strong> (6-Week Devotional + Journal Experience)</strong> Rediscover who you are, realign with who God created you to be, and rebuild from the inside out—through daily devotionals, journaling, and guided reflection.</p><p><strong>Connect with Tanya Taylor</strong></p><p><strong>Website</strong>: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://growyourwealth10x.com">growyourwealth10x.com</a></p><p><strong>Instagram</strong>: <a target="_new" rel="noopener" class="decorated-link" href="https://www.instagram.com/growyourwealth10x">@growyourwealth10x</a></p><p><strong>TEDx Talk:</strong> “Dreams to Disability: Protect Yourself from Life’s Curveballs”</p><p><strong>Books:</strong> <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://amzn.to/43VbADk"><em>Broke to Wealth</em> </a>and <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://amzn.to/43pJ1xK"><em>Limitations to Limitless</em></a></p><p><strong>Stay Connected with Rachel Brooks</strong></p><p>Instagram: <a target="_new" rel="noopener" class="decorated-link" href="https://instagram.com/iamrachelbrooks">@iamrachelbrooks</a></p><p>Website: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://iamrachelbrooks.com">iamrachelbrooks.com</a></p>