Finding Experience in Adversity, Nicki Conradt-Eberlin of Unleashed Leadership
Podcast guest, Nicki Conradt-Eberlin, had to become self-sufficient while just 16 and still in high school. Instead of giving into a belief that she was fated to fail, she worked through jobs, paid bills usually handled by adults, and even saved up thousands of dollars to purchase her first vehicle. Looking back now, she’s grateful for all her experiences. And she’s used her experience, curiosity for learning, and drive to become a life coach to help others set and realize their own goals.
- Becoming self-sufficient in high school because of alcoholism in the family
- Working her first job in an in-school credit union branch
- Saving up money to purchase her first car at 16 ($3k-$5k) while paying for groceries, insurance, phone, and other bills
- Using her passion for horseback riding to stay motivated financially
- Moving on to a full-time position with a credit union after high school while attending community college before earning two bachelor’s degrees
- Using a low-limit credit card during and after college
- Challenges after graduation
- Analyzing student loan debt after college and how much it starts to add up over time
- Learning about financial products online but also learning from mentors and company materials
- Realizing that she loved training and onboarding, led her to set out as a life coach
- Letting go of the scarcity mentality to grow her business and embracing the abundance mentality
- Identifying different life goals for each client
- Being grateful for all her experiences in life
- Reframing views of challenges and difficult times
- The importance of consistently checking in with your finances (where your money is going and how you are spending it)
Links referred to in the episode, and how to connect with the guest, Nicki Conradt-Eberlin:
Facebook @UnleashedLeadership
Instagram @UnleashedLeadership
