You’re doing all the “right” things—holding down work, managing home, showing up for everyone else. But inside, there’s a quiet question: Is this really it? You keep telling yourself to be grateful… but you’re running on empty.
That’s exactly where today’s guest, Mercedes Eckert, found herself: succeeding on paper, stuck in real life. Climbing the corporate ladder, missing her daughter’s science fair. Until a $9.50 mystery shopping gig changed everything.
Mercedes didn’t just pivot careers—she built a movement helping over 17,000 women earn flexible, AI-proof income while keeping faith, family, and freedom front and center.
This isn’t about side hustles that burn you out. It’s about redefining work so it supports your life, not the other way around.
🎙️ In this empowering episode, Mercedes shares how saying yes to one small opportunity unlocked not just income, but alignment and peace.
🔍 What to Expect in This Episode
✅ Mystery Shopping 101: How to start without scams
✅ Why AI can’t replace the human skills moms already have
✅ Earning through the errands you’re already doing
✅ Key Mindset Shift: Why the income you deserve might be hiding in your everyday life
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🕒 Episode Breakdown
00:00 Introduction: Is It Really Worth It Anymore?
01:30 Meet Mercedes Eckert: From Corporate to Calling
02:40 What Is Mystery Shopping Really? (No, It’s Not a Scam)
05:20 Why Moms Are Uniquely Positioned for Recession-Resistant Income
07:10 How to Start Earning While Running Errands
12:25 Final Reflections: Faith, Family, Freedom—In That Order
🎁 Free Resources for Mama Genius Listeners
✨ Mystery Shopping 101 → www.iShopAGP.com
✨ Mama Genius Co-Create Circle → www.mamageniushub.com/cocreate
✨ Mama Genius Hub → www.connectingmamas.com
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