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Amelia Hruby: How to Build a Successful Business Without Social Media
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This week on the Sunlight Tax Podcast, I’m joined by Amelia Hruby, feminist writer and host of the Off the Grid podcast, for a conversation about building a successful business without relying on social media.
Amelia shares her personal journey away from social media dependence and explains how she created a sustainable, relationship-centered business through community, creativity, email marketing, and intentional audience growth outside the attention economy.
Shari Rash on Money Mindset, Debt Strategy, and Building Wealth Without Shame
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In this episode of the Sunlight Tax Podcast, financial advisor Shari Rash shares how her journey into finance shaped her mission to help women build wealth with clarity and confidence.
We dive into common money challenges like decision paralysis and conflicting advice, and how to move forward without overwhelm. Shari outlines a simple order of operations for managing your finances so you can focus on what actually matters and make aligned decisions.
You’ll also learn practical strategies for investing, managing debt, and building long-term financial stability, plus a fresh take on outdated financial advice that no longer works in today’s world.
Sarah Walton: Growing Up Poor, Undoing Harmful Stories, Empowering Women
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In this episode of the Sunlight Tax Podcast, I’m joined by business coach and sales expert Sarah Walton for a powerful conversation on money, mindset, and meaningful success.
Sarah shares her personal journey from growing up in poverty to building a life and career centered around financial empowerment and abundance. We explore how internal healing and mindset work shape not only our relationship with money, but also how we show up in business and life.
We also talk about the importance of authentic human connection in an increasingly digital and AI-driven world, and what it really means to build an ethical, values-led business today.
If you’re interested in money mindset, wealth consciousness, entrepreneurship, emotional healing, and ethical business in the age of AI, this conversation will give you both grounding and perspective.
Behind The Scenes As I Navigate Change In My Business: We’re In This Together
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In this episode of the Sunlight Tax Podcast, I share my personal experiences with vulnerability and the challenges I’ve been navigating in my business, especially after a recent drop in sales. I talk about the emotional impact of that shift and why transparency, integrity, and adaptability matter so much to me as a business owner. I also reflect on the economic uncertainty many small businesses are facing right now and the importance of trust, community, and personalized guidance during these times. I’m also inviting you to my upcoming class, which I created to help simplify taxes and make it more accessible for small business owners.
An Interview with Paddy Johnson of the Art Problems Podcast on Clarity, Taxes, and Not Being Boring
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In this episode of the Sunlight Tax Podcast, I’m interviewed by Paddy Johnson of the Art Problems Podcast about my book Taxes for Humans, a tax guide for self-employed creatives. We explore why demystifying taxes is about more than numbers—it’s about understanding the systems, values, and power behind them.
I share why tax education matters, how it can empower creatives, and how the companion workbook helps put these ideas into practice. Plus, hear real stories from artists navigating taxes and the emotional weight money can carry in the creative world.
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