#138 Money & The Creator Economy - Steph Smith on our lack of wisdom about money, reaching "ice cream freedom", The Hustle, balancing employment and side gigs, unconventional paths, opportunities in the creator economy and how not to get disappointed at your wedding

Want To Become A Better Writer? Join Write of Passage's Upcoming Cohort Steph Smith is the host of the  a16z podcast and is an online creator, former consultant, former digital nomad and all-around badass.  We talk about money, work, relationships, and weddings... 🎥🍿 YOUTUBE: WATCH HERE Links:Twitter: @stephsmithioSteph's book: doingcontentright.coma16z PodcastThe Sh*t You Don't Learn in School PodcastBlog: stephsmith.io ⌛TIMESTAMPS (01:19) - The scripts that Steph grew up with (03:09) - Perceptions of money over time (28:37) - Working at The Hustle (34:11) - A16Z and Beginner's Mindset (38:18) - Solving the life puzzle with a partner (47:10) - Scripts around kids (52:34) - Avoiding long wedding planning cycles (56:24) - Full-time employment and podcasting (58:15) - Opportunities in the creator economy (01:02:37) - Is Paul underpricing his book? (01:06:11) - The most interesting opportunities in the creator economy   📕Buy Paul’s Book (47k+ Sold): The Pathless Path 😁👉😁 Want To "Find The Others" On Pathless Paths? - Check out the Pathless Path Community 📲Connect + Follow PaulTwitter: @p_millerdPaul’s Newsletter: Subscribe to PathlessPaul’s YouTube: Subscribe 🙏Further Ways To Support The Podcast:Accounting, Taxes, And Payroll For Your S-Corp (Ideal for $60k+ income): CollectiveLooking for alternatives to traditional health insurance in the US? Check out CrowdhealthI use Transistor to host this podcast. It rocks. Launch Yours HereI record high-quality videos using Riverside: Sign Up HereEpic transcription & text-based video editing via DescriptBecome a sponsor of the Podcast / NewsletterWant to upgrade your Zoom studio? Check out Kevin Shen’s Dream Studio CourseWant to launch a course? Teachable is what I recommendWeb Hosting: Skystra Fast WordPress HostingHost your own community" Circle 14-day free trial