55. Betting on Yourself Without Losing Stability with Samantha Propper

What does it really take to leave a stable career, start a business, and still feel financially secure? In this powerful episode of Talk Wealthy To Me, Michelle Taylor, founder of Women In Wealth, interviews entrepreneur and healthcare educator Samantha Propper about career pivots, entrepreneurship, money mindset, and building wealth with intention. Samantha shares how she transitioned from healthcare and academia into full-time business ownership, why financial stability mattered more than flashy success, and how early money lessons shaped her cautious-but-confident approach to wealth. This episode dives deep into the emotional side of money, the fear behind big financial decisions, and why women don’t need to have everything figured out to take the next step. Whether you’re thinking about starting a business, changing careers, or redefining your relationship with money, this conversation will leave you empowered and grounded. In this episode, we discuss:

• How to leave a corporate or academic career without financial panic
• Money mindset and childhood financial conditioning
• Entrepreneurship for women who value stability
• Strategic risk-taking vs. reckless decisions
• Why grit and resourcefulness matter more than credentials
• Trade school vs. traditional college paths
• Building wealth without debt
• Charging for your expertise with confidence
• Teaching children financial independence by example

Perfect for:

• Women considering entrepreneurship
• Career pivoters and professionals feeling stuck
• Women rebuilding or redefining wealth
• Anyone navigating fear around money and risk

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👉 Watch until the end for Samantha’s advice on preparing for entrepreneurship without burning out.

Connect with Sam:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samanthanicolepropper
https://instagram.com/dontmissabeat
https://instagram.com/dontmissthehis

Sam's Podcast Coming Soon: https://instagram.com/dontmisstheconversation


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