In this episode, I sit down with Jessica Stansberry, and together, we dive into the real, sometimes messy, balance between running a business and keeping family life in check. We cover how content creation has evolved, the rollercoaster of course creation, and what it’s like to juggle priorities as a parent. We talk about the importance of setting solid boundaries, staying in tune with market trends, and crafting a career path that really vibes with your personal goals and values. I also dig into my own journey as a YouTuber—from early income wins to lessons from financial struggles. We get into those pivotal financial moments, like launching successful digital products and the power of diversifying revenue streams through sponsorships, affiliate marketing, and even paid emails. I also share how blogging has been a traffic magnet and my upcoming plans for a membership model that blends my business and creator worlds seamlessly. Our community is focused on helping women not only to be better creators but to also make money doing it. Spreadshop allows for you to start making money as soon as you have merch to sell. You can open your FREE online merch store with Spreadshop in minutes! Cost-free, hassle-free, it’s merchandising made easy. Click this link to get started for FREE! Get started with Spreadshop at⁠⁠ ⁠https://womenofvideo.com/Spreadshop⁠⁠⁠ Follow Desiree at⁠⁠⁠ http://t.ly/GbY4⁠⁠⁠  Follow Jessica at https://www.youtube.com/@jessicastansberry  Chapters 00:00 Balancing Business and Family Life 03:08 The Evolution of a Creator's Journey 05:54 Shifting Strategies in Course Creation 09:04 The Future of Digital Products 11:49 Navigating Parenthood and Entrepreneurship 15:00 Understanding the Creator Economy 18:13 Finding Your Unique Path 21:05 The Reality of Time Management 23:48 Lessons from the Journey 28:27 Navigating Life's Phases and Work Balance 32:09 First Taste of Income as a YouTuber 34:02 Lessons from Financial Struggles 38:29 Success Stories and Financial Milestones 42:06 Understanding Sponsorships and Brand Deals 47:31 Affiliate Marketing Insights and Challenges 51:24 Exploring Paid Email Income Streams 53:44 The Role of Blogging in Traffic Generation 54:42 Future Plans: New Membership Model