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.
All content for Step By Step with Shelby Church is the property of Shelby Church and is served directly from their servers
with no modification, redirects, or rehosting. The podcast is not affiliated with or endorsed by Podjoint in any way.
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.
In today's episode we are talking about the crazy new advancements in AI that have happened this week with Sora, and how I think it will affect the creator economy.
Thank you to Cure Hydration for sponsoring: Get 20% off Cure Hydration: https://curehydration.com/shelby
Thank you to HelloFresh for sponsoring!
https://HelloFresh.comSHELBY10FM for 10 free meals
Thank you to Quince for sponsoring this episode!
http://quince.com/shelby
More ways to listen - don't forget to follow/subscribe!
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/step-by-step-with-shelby-church/id1511226621
Spotify Podcasts: https://open.spotify.com/show/1ckkRfOgKODUT4S9T1RBHf?si=0c370b2860e04417
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this episode we are discussing the rise of hustle culture and why many people are turning their backs on it, especially Gen Z.
Thank you to HelloFresh for sponsoring!
https://HelloFresh.comSHELBY10FM for 10 free meals
Thank you to Quince for sponsoring this episode!
http://quince.com/shelby
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this episode we are diving into why the weird, scammy sort of businesses on the internet today, why they even exist and how to spot/avoid them.
Get 20% off Cure Hydration: https://curehydration.com/shelby
Get 20% off your first Vuori order: https://www.vuori.com/shelby
Check out HowToHouse to find a great local realtor: https://www.howtohouse.com/
(how to house was started by Monica Church, to help match our followers with real estate agents that are actually a good fit)
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thank you to Copilot Money for sponsoring this episode. Get started today at https://copilot.money and get two months free by entering code SHELBY2 when starting your free trial.
Get 20% off your first Vuori order: https://www.vuori.com/shelby
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Get 20% off Cure Hydration: https://curehydration.com/shelby
Get free shipping and 365 day returns from Quince: http://quince.com/shelby
Full YouTube version of this episode: https://youtu.be/Pg-RODLmfTQ
Thank you to Cure Hydration and Quince for sponsoring
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thank you to Copilot Money for sponsoring this episode. Get started today at https://copilot.money and get two months free by entering code SHELBY2 when starting your free trial.
Get 20% off your first Vuori order: https://www.vuori.com/shelby
More ways to listen - don't forget to follow/subscribe!
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...
Spotify Podcasts: https://open.spotify.com/show/1ckkRfO...
Thank you to Vuori and Copilot Money for sponsoring
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Download Kudos for free: https://JoinKudos.com/Shelby Sponsored by Kudos
Make your summer enjoyable and delicious by signing up for HelloFresh: https://www.hellofresh.com/shelby10fmGet 10 FREE MEALS and a FREE item in every box with code SHELBY10FM!
One per box with an active subscription. Free meals are applied as a discount on the first box. New subscribers only. Offer varies by plan.
Get 20% off your first Vuori order: https://www.vuori.com/shelby
In this episode we are talking about how society puts romantic relationships above all else - how it might be a bit out of balance, and how it can be to the detriment to both single and coupled people.
More ways to listen - don't forget to follow/subscribe!
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/step-by-step-with-shelby-church/id1511226621
Spotify Podcasts: https://open.spotify.com/show/1ckkRfOgKODUT4S9T1RBHf?si=0c370b2860e04417
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thank you to Copilot Money for sponsoring this episode. Get started today at https://copilot.money and get two months free by entering code SHELBY2 when starting your free trial.
Get 20% off Cure Hydration: https://curehydration.com/shelby
Thank you to Cure Hydration for sponsoring
In today's episode - we are talking about why influencers sometimes quit to go to back to a 9-5. Is being an influencer easier than a 9-5? usually yes. It kind of depends on how hard the influencers makes it for themself. But - if you are barely able to "make it" as an influencer, it could be more stressful than the stability from a 9-5. The cool thing is, many people can do both.
More ways to listen - don't forget to follow/subscribe!
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...
Spotify Podcasts: https://open.spotify.com/show/1ckkRfO...
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Download Kudos for free: JoinKudos.com/Shelby Sponsored by Kudos
In this episode we are talking about a mindset shift I had recently from a book I read, called Everything is Figureoutable.
Email me questions to stebystepbyshelbypod@gmail.com!
The book: https://amzn.to/4kq4psj
More ways to listen - don't forget to follow/subscribe!
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/step-by-step-with-shelby-church/id1511226621
Spotify Podcasts: https://open.spotify.com/show/1ckkRfOgKODUT4S9T1RBHf?si=0c370b2860e04417
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thank you to HelloFresh for sponsoring!
https://HelloFresh.comSHELBY10FM for 10 free meals
Thank you to Quince for sponsoring this episode!
http://quince.com/shelby
In this episode we are talking about how people are rethinking home ownership - and whether its really worth it or not. With high interest rates, home insurance rates going up, high fees when selling and an increased value in flexibility, for many people - we are realizing it's not really worth it, and other investments may work better for us.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Go to https://zbiotics.com/SHELBY and
use SHELBY at checkout for 15% off any first time orders of ZBiotics probiotics
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Today's episode is all about dealing with comparison.
Thank you to our sponsors!
Get 20% off Cure Hydration: https://curehydration.com/shelby
Get $25 when joining SoFi: https://www.sofi.com/invite/money?gcp...
Note that the SoFi link is an affiliate link. All opinions are my own - it's my favorite personal bank to use.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This is what I would do if I were starting from scratch today.
Thank you to HelloFresh for sponsoring!
https://HelloFresh.comSHELBY10FM for 10 free meals
Thank you to Zbiotics for sponsoring this episode!
Go to https://zbiotics.com/SHELBY and
use SHELBY at checkout for 15% off any first time orders of ZBiotics probiotics
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this episode we are talking to Charlie Chang about his YouTube empire, side hustles, and how he manages his money.
Thank you to Quince for sponsoring this episode!
http://quince.com/shelby
Check out the link for free shipping and 365 day returns.
Thank you to our sponsors!
Get 20% off Cure Hydration: https://curehydration.com/shelby
Check out Charlie's channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@UCTQuKo8v0PaPCvk5aRxc_Yg
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
🩺 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
In today's episode I'm doing a sequel to my "child free movement" video and talking about my own personal reasons for not wanting to have kids.
The original child free episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=odAeCCdwZCs
More ways to listen to step by step:
Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/step-by-step-with-shelby-church/id1511226621
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1ckkRfOgKODUT4S9T1RBHf
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
these are all the ways I use chatGPT I've been sort of gatekeeping.
Go to https://zbiotics.com/SHELBY and
use SHELBY at checkout for 15% off any first time orders of ZBiotics probiotics
Thank you ZBiotics for sponsoring this episode.
00:00 Why ChatGPT Changed Everything
02:23 Writing Help: Emails, Captions, and Proposals
05:02 Photo & Renovation Mockups That Actually Help
10:02 Real Estate + Investment Modeling with AI
13:43 Editing & Troubleshooting with ChatGPT
16:31 Cooking Questions + Daily Life Help
18:30 Sponsor Break
19:01 AI Therapy & Decision Coach
23:05 Content Planning + File Organization
26:52 Graphics, Voiceovers & Creative Automation
33:59 Big Picture: Will AI Take Our Jobs?
business inquiries: churchshelby@gmail.com
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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 churchshelby@gmail.com
with Step By Step Podcast in the subject line.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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
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: churchshelby@gmail.com
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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
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.