Scarlett Cochran is our guest! She’s an attorney, financial expert, and an entrepreneur with an amazing story! In fact, it’s an incredible example of a true DREAM THING DO story!
As a teenager… Scarlett was a Marine who also became a single mom living below the poverty line. As you can imagine… it was a tough season… but she got bold and audacious. Specifically… she gave herself permission to DREAM and get clear on the kind of life that she REALLY wanted to create for her daughter and her.
Then she went to work. Scarlett found a way to start her college degree by going to night school. She also found a way to buy a home at 20. And she kept dreaming… thinking and doing… and that led her to eventually leave the Marines and go to school full time. In fact, she was the first in her family to attend college! But she didn’t stop there.
Next… she set her sights on law school. Not only that but she decided to try to get in one of the top 14 law schools in the country. And guess what? She got into YALE (one of the prestigious law schools in the world!) and graduated with multiple job offers waiting.
She graduated… worked hard… figured out that she wanted to have some quality of life… so she worked as a banking and consumer finance attorney for:
- the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
- the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
- the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (where she worked on fair lending and equity issues).
In the past few years though… her story started to get out and people wanted to learn how she created a completely new life.
Since then… she’s touched the lives of millions by being featured by Good Morning America… Forbes… CNBC and Oprah, as well as her own YouTube channel.
Her brand new book called “IT’S NOT ABOUT THE MONEY - A PROVEN PATH TO BUILDING WEALTH AND LIVE THE RICH LIFE YOU DESERVE” was recently released and people are loving it!
So… we’ve got a LOT to talk about… so let’s get to this!
MORE ABOUT SCARLETT:
Scarlett’s site: www.Onebighappylife.com
Scarlett’s book: https://onebighappylife.com/its-not-about-the-money-book/
Scarlett’s book on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3ZVIcIg
Scarlett’s IG: https://www.instagram.com/onebighappylife/
MITCH’S NEW PODCAST:
ENCOURAGING THE ENCOURAGERS
You can now check out Mitch’s new DAILY podcast called “ENCOURAGING THE ENCOURAGERS” anywhere you listen to podcasts.
It’s specifically designed for coaches, speakers and content creators and provides quick doses of inspiration, strategy AND… of course… encouragement!
Check out: www.encouragingtheencouragers.com!
Find it on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/encouraging-the-encouragers/id1652168710
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LET’S HEAR FROM YOU!
I don’t know about you but I loved this conversation! Scarlett’s journey is an example of someone truly living the DREAM THINK DO life! I love it.
But… I’m curious.
So… what’s something that clicked with you?
What’s something that resonated?
More importantly… what’s something you’re going to DO as a result?
I want to hear from YOU!
Leave a comment and let’s hear from YOU!
And hey… keep bringing YOUR awesome!!!
Mitch
Episode minute-by-minute recap:
- 0:02 What’s inside today’s show
- 2:40 Get to know Scarlett Cochran
- 4:14 How Scarlett Cochran learned how to Dream!
- 7:00 What led Scarlett to the military
- 12:50 Overcoming the victim mentality
- 14:41 How Scarlett’s journey led to Yale University
- 19:07 The power of personal relationships
- 24:00 Becoming an “Accidental” Entrepreneur
- 29:04 How to grow in an abundant mindset
- 31:28 The real problem with debt and overspending
- 38:00 You don’t need permission to dream big
- 41:44 Mitch’s minute! Biggest takeaways and action steps
Scott Siepker is back! That’s right. We’re talking with the Actor, Writer and Executive Producer!
Scott’s well-known for his great creative work as well as his viral “Iowa Nice” videos!
Plus, this might be episode 375… but Scott joined us way back for episode 82 of DTD!
He’s been working on some exciting projects since our last conversation! One of the biggest updates is that Scott and his team have put together an INCREDIBLE documentary called “KINNICK.”
It’s the story of Nile Kinnick - who was a child of the depression who went on to win the Heisman Trophy and became a pilot in World War 2. Not only that… he became one of the best known people in the country. In fact, Ronald Regan once reflected that if Nile Kinnick hadn’t died in WWII… “he could have gone on to become the President of the United States.”
Plus, if you’ve ever walked through the main gate of the University of Iowa’s fabled football stadium… you’ve passed by a beautiful bronze statue of young Nile. But hey… whether you’re a sports fan or not… I can tell you… THIS is a powerful story!
We’re going to talk with Scott about Nile’s journey… as well as Scott’s own journey as he worked on the dream of creating this documentary for 10 years! And… as you’ll hear… he’s just getting started!
Find out more about Scott:
His website: www.scottsiepker.com
The Kinnick Documentary: Click Here
Scott’s original DTD episode: CULTIVATING CREATIVITY, FINDING FOCUS AND BEING IOWA NICE with Scott Siepker - www.mitchmatthews.com/082
MITCH’S NEW PODCAST:
ENCOURAGING THE ENCOURAGERS
You can now check out Mitch’s new DAILY podcast called “ENCOURAGING THE ENCOURAGERS” anywhere you listen to podcasts.
It’s specifically designed for coaches, speakers and content creators and provides quick doses of inspiration, strategy AND… of course… encouragement!
Check out: www.encouragingtheencouragers.com!
Find it on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/encouraging-the-encouragers/id1652168710
Find it on Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/show/1OqXYYif08gdLQCJKkHSkN
Find it on Anchor:
https://anchor.fm/encouragingtheencouragers
Find it on Google:
https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy9iZDI2NzNhOC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw
LET’S HEAR FROM YOU!
I don’t know about you but I loved this conversation! Scott’s AND Nile’s journeys are both inspiring and packed with pearls of wisdom we all can use!
I’m curious.
So… what’s something that stood out to you?
What’s something that resonated?
More importantly… what’s something you’re going to DO as a result?
I want to hear from YOU!
Leave a comment and let’s hear from YOU!
And hey… keep bringing YOUR awesome!!!
Mitch
Episode Minute By Minute:
- 0:02 What’s inside this inspiring episode
- 1:11 Get to know Scott Siepker
- 6:40 The importance of tweaking and testing ideas
- 8:47 A few things all Dreamers have to do as we grow
- 15:30 The main inspiration Scott wants everyone to receive today
- 22:00 The speech and stories that took Scott’s breath away
- 30:24 A look into the family letters that will warm your heart
- 35:45 What’s next for Scott and the documentary
- 41:19 Wisdom of the week - Listen to this before you give up
- 44:26 Mitch’s Minute and biggest takeaways