Millennial Life Crisis

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 $2,000 Sample 14:45 - From Dropshipping to a Real Brand 20:58 - Breaking Even, Then Breaking Through 27:30 - Building a Brand, Not Just a Bag 34:02 - Celebs, Content, and Going Viral 40:47 - Team Growth & Staying Independent 47:55 - Mindset Shifts & Journaling as a Superpower 👜 Check out Freja: https://frejanyc.com 📸 Jenny's Instagram:   / jennyleii   📍 My Instagram:   / shelbychurch   For business inquiries please email [email protected] with Step By Step Podcast in the subject line. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 20 April 2025

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.tiktok.com/@mohaewithjennypark?lang=en Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mohae.jennypark/?hl=en Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 6 April 2025

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! business inquiries: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 30 March 2025

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

Transcribed - Published: 17 March 2025

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 Receiving Parental Financial Help 26:27 - The Myth of the Meritocracy in America 29:05 - Strategies to Buy a House Without Parental Help 33:06 - First-Time Homebuyer Programs and Government Assistance 38:44 - Final Thoughts: Is There a Solution? for business inquiries: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 9 March 2025

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 An Investing Platform 34:44 #1 Mistake I Made When I Started Investing 37:51 #2 Mistake I Made When I Started Investing 41:48 #3 Mistake I Made When I Started Investing for business inquiries email [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 2 March 2025

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 [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 22 February 2025

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/1ckkRfOgKODUT4S9T1RBHf?si=462d109058b14ed0 Apple podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/step-by-step-with-shelby-church/id1511226621 for business inquiries email: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 16 February 2025

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!

Transcribed - Published: 11 February 2025

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/

Transcribed - Published: 2 February 2025

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/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Transcribed - Published: 25 January 2025

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 like that! Business inquiries: [email protected] Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/millennial-life-crisis/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Transcribed - Published: 18 January 2025

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: @shelbychurchtiktok:   / shelby.church  twitter: https://twitter.com/shelbychurch?lang=en business inquiries: [email protected] Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/millennial-life-crisis/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Transcribed - Published: 9 January 2025

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 to make the most of your time, money, and energy. So let’s take a walk, and learn together, step by step. For advertising inquiries contact: [email protected] Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/millennial-life-crisis/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Transcribed - Published: 4 January 2025

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/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Transcribed - Published: 26 August 2020

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! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/millennial-life-crisis/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Transcribed - Published: 19 August 2020

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 amonth, 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-f217-4cab-b947-4ac26762a3dc&pd_rd_w=zj0Y1&pd_rd_wg=fBfCj&pf_rd_p=13bf9bc7-d68d-44c3-9d2e-647020f56802&pf_rd_r=H7C2S6Z266GZ7Y7MM4EA&psc=1&qid=1597373666&sr=1-1-791c2399-d602-4248-afbb-8a79de2d236f Follow Nate!https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCO3tlaeZ6Z0ZN5frMZI3-uQhttps://www.instagram.com/nateobrienn/ Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/millennial-life-crisis/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Transcribed - Published: 14 August 2020

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://redcircle.com/millennial-life-crisis/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Transcribed - Published: 5 August 2020

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://redcircle.com/millennial-life-crisis/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Transcribed - Published: 30 July 2020

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 [email protected] Follow us on instagram! @millenniallifecrisis @monicachurch @shelbychurch Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/millennial-life-crisis/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Transcribed - Published: 23 July 2020

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 [email protected] Follow us on instagram! @millenniallifecrisis @monicachurch @shelbychurch Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/millennial-life-crisis/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Transcribed - Published: 23 July 2020

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 for sponsoring this episode!Get 3 weeks of EveryPlate meals for only $2.99 per meal by going to EveryPlate.com and enteringcode MLIFECRISIS3 Get 2 months of Premium membership from Skillshare at:Skillshare.com/mlifecrisis Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/millennial-life-crisis/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Transcribed - Published: 15 July 2020

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 [email protected] 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/millennial-life-crisis/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Transcribed - Published: 8 July 2020

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Transcribed - Published: 1 July 2020

Let's talk about travel! In todays episode, we talk to Cassie De Pecol about her journey of going from babysitter in Southern California, to surviving 21 days of being naked in the jungle, to then becoming the first women on record to travel to every country in the world! For 50% off your first care/of order, go to https://takecareof.com/ and enter code mlifecrisis50 Follow Cassie!https://cassiedepecol.com/https://www.instagram.com/cassiedepecol/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCewfSx_ymnhO3YSWMEazYfw Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/millennial-life-crisis/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Transcribed - Published: 24 June 2020

In today's episode we talk to tech and creativity YouTuber Sara Dietschy about how she decided to drop out of college to pursue YouTube, being a female in a male dominated space and more! Thank you to our sponsors Skillshare and Hatch! Visit Hatch.co and use code MLC10 to get $10 off today! Explore your creativity at http://skillshare.com/mlifecrisis and get2 free months of Premium Membership. Sara's YouTube channel:https://www.youtube.com/user/saradietschySara's podcast, That Creative Life: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/that-creative-life/id1341109677 Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/millennial-life-crisis/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Transcribed - Published: 16 June 2020

In todays episode we dive into what caused Monica to come up with the term Millennial Life Crisis, and how she worked through it. Thanks to Hatch for sponsoring todays episode. Visit https://www.hatch.co/ to learn more, and use MLC10 for $10 off Restore today! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/millennial-life-crisis/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Transcribed - Published: 26 May 2020

Welcome to the first episode of Millennial Life Crisis! For 50% off your first Care/of order, go to TakeCareOf.com and enter code mlifecrisis50. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/millennial-life-crisis/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Transcribed - Published: 19 May 2020

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Transcribed - Published: 1 May 2020