Redefining Success: Entrepreneurship, Alignment, and Seasons of Change with Tonya Rapley

01/01/2025 38 min
Redefining Success: Entrepreneurship, Alignment, and Seasons of Change with Tonya Rapley

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In this episode of Salesy with Meghan, Meghan sits down with Tonya Rapley, a financial education pioneer and three-time entrepreneur. Tonya shares her inspiring journey from working in nonprofits to becoming the founder of My Fab Finance and Her Legacy Media, Inc. They dive into the realities of entrepreneurship, the power of financial literacy, and how to design a life that aligns with your unique goals and seasons.Key Takeaways:Navigating Transitions: Tonya opens up about her decision to step back into a 9-to-5 role after nearly a decade of entrepreneurship, showing that success is a personal journey, not a fixed destination.Financial Literacy as Empowerment: She explains how financial planning, from retirement accounts to diversified revenue streams, builds stability in both personal and business pursuits.The Truth About Entrepreneurship: Tonya debunks the glamorized myths of online success, emphasizing the importance of patience, transparency, and defining success on your own terms.The Importance of Alignment: Designing your life around your current season allows you to make empowered choices, whether you're pursuing full-time entrepreneurship, returning to the workforce, or balancing both.About Tonya Rapley:Tonya Rapley is an internationally recognized speaker, best-selling author, and financial education pioneer. She is the CEO of Her Legacy Media, Inc., home to My Fab Finance and HLM Solutions. As co-executive producer and co-host of the award-winning series Going From Broke, she has transformed countless lives by championing financial literacy.Her clients include HUD, Prudential, State Farm, SoFi, and J.P. Morgan Chase, and she’s an investor in companies like Partake Foods and Esusu. Tonya holds a master’s degree in Public Policy & Affairs and brings her expertise to empower individuals and communities.Links & Resources:Mini-Private Podcast: You, Inc.Life Alignment Quiz: MyAlignedLifeQuiz.comConnect with Tonya: Instagram | Threads | LinkedInMentioned in This Episode:Partnerships with Rocket Mortgage and the City University of New YorkFinal Thoughts:Tonya encourages listeners to embrace their unique path, align their life with their goals, and release what no longer serves them. Whether you're exploring entrepreneurship or redefining your relationship with work, this episode offers practical advice and inspiration.Ready to Decode Your Buyers?If this episode had you nodding, your next step is mastering the psychology behind every “yes” (and every ghosted lead).Buyer Psychology isn’t just another sales course — it’s your roadmap to understanding exactly how and why people buy. Inside, you’ll learn:The 4 core buyer types (and how to sell to each one)Why your sales tactics aren’t landing — and how to fix themReal-world strategies to close more clients without changing your entire offerYou don’t need better copy. You need to know who’s reading it.Let’s ConnectInstagram: @meghan.lamlehttps://meghanlamle.com/Buyers-psychology?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=footerLoved this episode? Leave a review and share with a business bestie who’s ready to scale.New episodes drop weekly — hit follow so you never miss a strategy that could change your business.Support the show!

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