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So... How Much Do You Make?
From 6 Jail Stints To $1.2M Food Truck: Dawon Matthew's Insane Comeback
What does it really take to bet on yourself when you’ve had to figure out life alone since age 16? Entrepreneur Dawon Matthews breaks down the mindset that turned his past, his setbacks and his hustle into the foundation for a fast-growing food-truck empire.From teaching himself how to survive without parental support to navigating jail time, college and entrepreneurship with nothing but determination, Dawon explains why he doesn’t see “risk” the way most people do and why losing money never feels like a loss when you gain the lesson behind it.🎧 Subscribe w...
2025-12-23
08 min
So... How Much Do You Make?
The Dark Side Of Nursing: What Nurses REALLY Go Through Will Shock You
What happens when you fight your way into a career you know you’re meant for, only to realize the path there demanded more sacrifice and heartbreak than anyone ever told you? For pediatric chemo and bone marrow transplant nurse Emah Jayd, becoming a nurse wasn’t a straight line.After being denied from nursing school twice, bartending multiple jobs to afford her prerequisites, to then graduating in the middle of COVID, she pushed forward anyway. Today, she cares for some of the sickest children in the hospital: kids facing cancer, sickle cell disease and months-long bone...
2025-12-16
50 min
So... How Much Do You Make?
I Quit My Six-Figure Corporate Job WITH Four Kids & Regret NOTHING
What happens when you follow the traditional path: serve in the military, build a stable corporate career, become the family breadwinner and still realize the life you’ve built no longer fits? For former Army officer, corporate director and foster care advocate Elizabeth Beggs, that realization pushed her toward a complete reinvention.After years of leading soldiers and climbing the corporate ladder, Elizabeth found herself burned out, undervalued, and questioning the cost of “doing it all.” Leaving her job wasn’t part of the plan, but the moment she stepped away, space opened for what she truly wa...
2025-12-09
1h 00
So... How Much Do You Make?
I Almost Gave Birth At School & They STILL Asked For Sub Plans
What happens when the job you love becomes the source of your deepest exhaustion? For ex-educator and advocate Maggie Perkins, teaching looked very different from the calling she once imagined. She worked through two difficult pregnancies without meaningful leave, handled nonstop illness and even received a call for sub plans the day after giving birth. Her experience revealed a reality that most people outside the classroom never witness.In this segment, Maggie shares what teaching cost her and why she ultimately stepped away. She speaks openly about the weight she carried and the clarity she gained...
2025-12-02
08 min
So... How Much Do You Make?
Why Personal Branding Matters More Than Your Résumé: How Megan Lieu Rebuilt Her Career
What happens when you do everything right? Aace school, land the prestigious job climb the ladder and still end up burned out, disillusioned and questioning who you’re building your life for? For tech creator and entrepreneur Megan, that moment of reckoning led to a complete reinvention. After graduating from UVA and joining the Big Four, she quickly realized the traditional corporate path wasn’t built for her.A performance improvement plan, a grueling job search and eventually a layoff during the 2023 tech downturn forced her to confront the limits of stability and redefine her idea of s...
2025-11-25
55 min
So... How Much Do You Make?
Farming Saved Me: The Truth About Making Money Through Agriculture
What happens when you lose everything - your home, your purpose, even your will to live - and find hope again in the soil beneath your feet? For Texas farmer and agriculture consultant Malik Miller, the answer is legacy, resilience, and a promise to feed the future.After studying agriculture and animal science, Malik’s dreams of becoming a veterinarian fell apart. His grandmother passed away, leaving behind 60 acres and a broken heart. Homeless, jobless, and deep in depression, Malik returned to her farm to say goodbye. Instead, he rebuilt it - and himself.
2025-11-18
47 min
So... How Much Do You Make?
I Quit My Job To Chase Crabs & Now I Make Grown Men Cry
What happens when you quit a steady job behind the bar to chase crabs, and end up helping people heal in the process? For Charleston native Tia Clark, the answer is connection, courage and a return to her roots.After two decades in the food and beverage industry, Tia’s life was spiraling. Long nights, cigarettes, and stress had left her sick and exhausted. When she finally quit smoking, her body rebelled, sending her on a journey that led to holistic healing, massive weight loss and a surprising new passion: crabbing.What started as...
2025-11-11
57 min
So... How Much Do You Make?
The 6-Figure Job That Destroys Marriages? The Dark Side Of Powering America
What does it really cost to make six figures as a lineman? For Alex Wakeland, the dangers on the pole are not the hardest part. The true toll shows up at home.In this conversation, Alex opens up about the dark side of line work: months away chasing storms, coming home too exhausted to function, spouses raising kids alone and a divorce rate most people would never believe. He shares the reality behind helicopters and long stretches on the road; plus the quiet sacrifices families make so the rest of us can keep the lights on.
2025-11-04
10 min
So... How Much Do You Make?
The Untold Story Behind America’s Fastest Growing Food Truck
What does it take to turn a late-night craving into a million-dollar empire? For entrepreneur Dawon Matthews, the answer was grit, reinvention and a $43,000 loan he couldn’t afford to waste. What began as an investment in a friend’s dream quickly became his own when that friend walked away, leaving Dawon to teach himself how to cook, build a menu and run a food truck with zero culinary background.In this episode, Dawon pulls back the curtain on the untold story behind Goodies Soul Kitchen, now ranked as one of the fastest-growing food trucks in Amer...
2025-10-28
48 min
So... How Much Do You Make?
Inside The Most Disrespected Profession In America: Why I Quit For Costco
What does it really look like to walk away from the classroom and find stability in an unexpected place? For former middle school teacher Maggie Perkins, the answer was anything but simple. From low earnings at a Catholic school to facing pressure to falsify grades and working through difficult pregnancies with no parental leave, Maggie has lived the highs and lows of a system stacked against educators.Today, she’s a corporate trainer at Costco, making nearly triple what she once did as a teacher, with benefits and stability she never thought possible. In this conversation, Ma...
2025-10-21
57 min
So... How Much Do You Make?
Inside America’s Most Dangerous Job: Helicopters, Hurricanes & High Voltage
What does it take to keep the lights on when disaster strikes? For contractor lineman Alex Wakeland, the answer is sacrifice, grit and a paycheck that can hit over $400,000 a year. But behind the money is a reality few see: missed birthdays, a divorce rate over 80% and nights spent waiting out storms in a truck while everyone else evacuates.In this episode, Alex pulls back the curtain on the hidden life of linemen: the invisible first responders who restore power after hurricanes and wildfires, the toll this work takes on families and the trade-offs between chasing...
2025-10-14
50 min
So... How Much Do You Make?
Canceled Overnight: The Dark Side of NIL & College Athletics
What happens when speaking out costs you everything? For NCAA champion and Olympian Veronica Fraley, one tweet about her school shorting her rent money set off a chain of events that would change her career overnight.In this raw conversation, Veronica opens up about the hidden struggles of being a non-football athlete in the NIL era, where resources, visibility and money often flow to the few while others are left scrambling. From finding out her rent wouldn’t be covered the night before competing on the Olympic stage, to being pressured to delete her words, blacklisted fr...
2025-10-07
08 min
So... How Much Do You Make?
Behind The Glamour Of 6-Figures: Burnout, Tears & Toxic Cycles
What does “making it” really feel like when you hit 6-figures? For brand marketer Alyssa Meza, the answer wasn’t what she expected. From growing up facing evictions to climbing the corporate ladder and earning over $200,000 a year, Alyssa opens up about the hidden costs of success.She shares her journey through poverty PTSD, burnout and toxic workplace cycles; and why walking away from a $240K salary to take a “micro-retirement” was the boldest decision she’s ever made. Alyssa gets real about redefining security, learning when enough is enough and how money can buy stability but not happ...
2025-09-30
55 min
So... How Much Do You Make?
The Reality Of Climate Politics, Scientists' Salaries & Government Grants
What’s it really like to be a scientist in today’s world?In this episode, marine biologist and National Geographic Explorer Dr. Mike Gil shares the truth about navigating science as a career. From discovering coral reefs as a first-gen college student, to competing for government grants in a system where funding can be cut overnight.Mike opens up about the politics of climate change, the misconceptions around “rich scientists” and the economic barriers that keep many from entering STEM fields. He breaks down how federal grants actually work (an...
2025-09-23
1h 00
So... How Much Do You Make?
I Lost My 6-Figure Job: Here’s How To Survive Unemployment
What happens when you go from a $125K tech job to juggling part-time gigs just to get by?In this episode, Amanda Swetish (known as Unemployed Amanda on TikTok) shares her raw, two-year journey through long-term unemployment. After losing her six-figure role in tech, Amanda expected to bounce back quickly. Instead, she faced hundreds of unanswered applications, part-time work as a Pilates studio receptionist and house manager and the humbling reality of living in low-income housing in one of the country’s most expensive cities.Amanda opens up about the identity crisis that co...
2025-09-16
51 min
So... How Much Do You Make?
Could AI Ruin Hollywood Forever? Former Disney Writer On The Future Of Film
What happens when artificial intelligence collides with the magic of Hollywood?In this video, former Disney writer Nick Geisler unpacks the rise of AI in filmmaking, how studios are experimenting with scripts, visual effects and even performance. Nick explores what it could mean for writers, actors and the future of storytelling. Is AI the end of creativity in Hollywood, or just the beginning of a new era?📺 Want more? Watch the full episode where Nick Geisler shares insider stories from working at Disney, the battles over AI in the writer’s room and the f...
2025-09-09
09 min
So... How Much Do You Make?
What The Top 1% Won’t Admit About Money, Success & Burnout
Is the “dream job” worth it if it costs you your health?In this episode, bestselling author and speaker Jason Vitug shares the truth about climbing the corporate ladder, making six figures and still feeling empty. After turning down a CEO role, Jason walked away from burnout to backpack around the world; using his savings not to buy a house, but to buy back his time.From cleaning toilets at the airport to earning $35K for a one-hour keynote, Jason reveals what money can (and can’t) buy, the hidden costs of “success” and why yo...
2025-09-01
56 min
So... How Much Do You Make?
The Truth Behind Team USA & Olympian's Pay (REAL Numbers)
Is competing on the world stage worth it if it barely pays the rent?In this episode, Olympic discus thrower Veronica Fraley opens up about the hidden costs of going for gold and why being one of the best athletes in the world doesn’t always mean financial security.From representing Team USA in Paris to working part-time as a pharmacy tech, Veronica walks us through the real numbers behind elite athletics: the $15/hour day job, the $4K quarterly stipend from USATF and the reality of relying on savings to stay in the sp...
2025-08-26
55 min
So... How Much Do You Make?
The Hollywood Salary Myth: Former-Disney Screenwriter Speaks Out
Is chasing your dream job worth it when it barely pays the bills?In this episode, Hollywood screenwriter Nick Geisler pulls back the curtain on what it really looks like to “make it” in the TV industry; and why that version of success can feel anything but stable.With accolades ranging from Disney Channel’s BUNK’D to viral WikiHow articles, Nick opens up about writing entire movies for free, making $150K one year and $70K the next. He shares the gritty truth behind residuals, the writers’ strike and the enormous gap between public perception and financ...
2025-08-19
54 min
So... How Much Do You Make?
My Restaurant Changes Lives, BUT How Much Money Will It Make in 2025?
Would you build your dream business if no one believed in it but you?In this episode, Kathryn Hubert shares the story behind Chez Genèse - a restaurant she opened with no bank funding, no financial safety net, and a bold mission: to employ people with disabilities.Kathryn walks us through what it took to open her doors, how she made it work without $120k in startup capital, and why she hasn’t had health insurance in years. She also talks candidly about what it means to talk about money as a woman in bus...
2025-08-12
53 min
So... How Much Do You Make?
TikTok Comedians: How To Make Money as a Comedian In 2025
What does it really take to make money as a comedian in 2025?In this video, comedian and AGT alum Alex Hooper breaks down how today’s comics are using TikTok, podcasts, live shows and brand deals to turn laughs into a living and why going viral isn’t always a golden ticket.📺 Want more? Listen the full episode where Alex dives into the highs and lows of a comedy career, from TV fame to medical debt, and everything in between.🗓️ New episodes every Tuesday📱 Check out our socials for more:Instag...
2025-08-05
10 min
So... How Much Do You Make?
How Much Do Influencers REALLY Make in 2025 (The Honest Reality)
Today, we speak to Alex Stewart, a content creator and influencer based in Chicago, known online as SassyConfetti. In this episode, she opens up about the real numbers behind her income - and the unexpected challenges that come with building a brand online.From securing brand deals and growing her audience to navigating internet trolls and losing access to her account, Alex talks about the parts of creator life that don’t make the highlight reel - including the moment a fan flew across the country just to meet her without asking first.We talk ab...
2025-07-29
52 min
So... How Much Do You Make?
What Comedians REALLY Earn: Alex Hooper on AGT, Stand-Up & Income
Today, we speak to Alex Hooper, a stand-up comedian, actor, and professional roaster who’s competed on America’s Got Talent - not once, but twice. In this episode, he breaks down the financial reality of a career in comedy.From working multiple jobs and career setbacks to viral TV moments and hospital bills in the millions, Alex shares what it really takes to earn a living in entertainment - and the financial and personal sacrifices no one sees on stage. We talk about his AGT journey, how he supports himself between gigs, and what happ...
2025-07-22
57 min
So... How Much Do You Make?
I'm a Six Figure Creator with a 9-5 Job (That's Exactly How I Want It)
Despite earning over $200K as a content creator, Cinneah still chooses to keep her 9-5…In this episode, Cinneah El-Amin opens up about what it really looks like to build a successful creator business while working full-time, and why walking away from a traditional career was never her plan.We dive into the real numbers behind her income, how she paid off over $23,000 in debt, and the hard truths about burnout, managing multiple income streams, and finding freedom outside of entrepreneurship.This conversation is fo...
2025-07-15
58 min
So... How Much Do You Make?
Introducing So...How Much Do You Make? The New Podcast Where Talking About Money Isn't Off Limits
We all wonder what other people earn. But no one ever talks about it.Until now.Welcome to So…How Much Do You Make?The podcast where we have honest, unfiltered conversations with people who’ve taken different paths to build a life - and a living. Don’t miss the answer to the question everyone’s wondering - because we’re asking it for you.🗓️ Launching on Tuesday, July 15th🎧 Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts📱 Check out our social accounts to stay updated...Instagram: http://instagram.com/howmuchdoyoumakep...
2025-07-10
00 min
RadioHer
#ConsultingSimplified: Digital Consulting at Torinit with Megha Lad
WIBA’s Co-President Freni Jivani and Corporate Relations Director Nimeesha Fernandes sit with Megha Lad, a Stategic Partnerships and Relations Associate at Torinit Technologies Inc. Megha graduated from the University of Toronto Scarborough with a Bachelor of Business Administration in Strategy. In this episode, Megha shares her experiences on being involved on campus through her engagement with LIVE Competition, Ted Rogers Management Conference and as a TA for the Marketing Management (MGMB01) course. Megha tells us more about securing her internship as a Business Analyst at RBC and provides tips on job searching. Megha shares the importance of mentorship and ho...
2022-02-07
50 min
DJ Miller
DJ Miller - Promo February Deep 2018 Mix
00:00 Shamil, The Deepshakerz - BREATHE LAZY feat. SHAMIL (Original Mix) 05:30 Shift K3Y - Only You (OFFAIAH Remix) (Extended) 11:16 MORTY, Yano - Dutch Me Dutch (Original Mix) 15:28 Daniel Fernandes, LouLou Players - Fix Yo Lips (Original Mix) 19:40 MC Flipside, MDE - Bodywork (Original Mix) 23:24 Malikk - Half Stack (Original Mix) 27:40 Luca Debonaire, Tom Boye - Movin On (Original Mix) 32:07 Dual Disco, Hugobeat, Megha Lama - Cruel Summer (Original Mix) 36:03 Sharapov, Veselina Popova - Say My Name feat. Veselina Popova (Original Mix) 40:17 EDX - Jaded (Club Mix) 45:16 Croatia Squad - Make It Pop (Original Club Mix)
2018-03-18
49 min