<p>In this episode, Charly interviews <strong>Jkiillem</strong>, a queer nightlife entertainer, creator, and influencer, for a rare conversation about <strong>money, career pivots, and building income outside the 9–5</strong>.</p><p>Jkiillem has built a career in queer nightlife through dance, content creation, brand work, and community-centered events. In this episode, she shares what it actually looks like to earn money as a creator, how she’s diversified her income over time, and why learning to invest mattered once her creative career stabilized.</p><p>This is one of the first times Jkiillem has spoken publicly about money and investing, making this episode especially valuable for queer creatives, entrepreneurs, and anyone trying to build a financially sustainable life outside traditional career paths.</p><p>You will learn: </p><ul><li><p>How Jkiillem built a career in queer nightlife without a traditional job</p></li><li><p>What diversifying income really looks like as a creator and entertainer</p></li><li><p>The financial realities of being self-employed in creative work</p></li><li><p>When and why she started thinking about investing</p></li><li><p>Why creative people don’t need a single “main thing” to build wealth</p></li></ul><p>If you’re queer, creative, allergic to the 9–5, or trying to figure out how to make more money without burning out, this episode will help you think differently about income, career paths, and long-term stability.</p><p>Jkiillem is a 32-year-old creative and face for the LGBT+ community. Born and raised in South Jersey, she now lives in Los Angeles and travels the world as an entertainer, bringing a unique energy centered on sensuality and performing for queer spaces. You can find her on socials as @Jkiilem. </p><p>If this conversation got you thinking about your own income, investing, or long-term financial plan, I want to invite you to my next investing class on <strong>January 20th</strong>:</p><p><strong>The 2026 Gay Agenda: Retirement Investing Made Simple</strong></p><p>In this class, you’ll learn exactly which retirement investing moves to make right now:</p><ul><li><p>How Roth IRAs and 401(k)s <em>actually</em> work</p></li><li><p>Which accounts grow your nest egg vs. just hold your cash</p></li><li><p>How to set up and invest inside your Roth and 401(k)</p></li><li><p>What to prioritize even if you’re paying off debt</p></li><li><p>Why your non-retirement investing account is your <strong>side hoe</strong></p></li></ul><p>You’ll walk away knowing where your money needs to go in <strong>2026</strong>, with a clear plan instead of vague advice.</p><p>The class is <strong>in person in Portland, Oregon</strong> or <strong>virtual</strong>. Anyone is welcome.</p><p><a href="https://calendly.com/travelercharly/invest?month=2026-01&date=2026-01-20" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">👉 <strong>RSVP for the class on 1/20 here</strong></a><br></p><p>If you want hands-on support <strong>crushing debt, improving your credit, and starting to build a six-figure retirement—even if you don’t make six figures</strong>, book a call to start six-month one-on-one coaching:</p><p><a href="https://calendly.com/travelercharly/clarity?month=2021-03⁠" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"><strong>Book a call here to start 6 month coaching. </strong></a><br></p>