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With a proven track record of helping over 51 women become millionaires and multimillionaires, and thousands more reach their highest cash months, she's passionate about showing what's possible when women unapologetically claim their power and wealth. This podcast is designed for high-achieving women ready to ditch the hustle and unlock next-level wealth, freedom, and ease. Through her signature method—blending money energetics, subconscious reprogramming, and aligned business strategy—Shamina shares the exact mindset shifts and practical tools needed to attract premium clients, elevate your income, and thrive in full alignment without burnout. It's your time to rise. If she can do it, so can you.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-04T22:19:32.952505+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-unapologetically-rich-show-with-shamina-taylor-5980643"},"episode":{"title":"242. 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This intimate evening is for ambitious, high-achieving women ready to uncover the subconscious patterns, upper limits, and beliefs shaping the way they lead, receive, and create wealth so they can step into their next level with more clarity, certainty, and power. Seats are limited, so reserve your seat today. 🎟️ Reserve your seat HERE !!!! In this episode of the Unapologetically Rich Show, I'm joined by the incredible Sophia Castro, a businesswoman, investor, and legacy builder who co-founded a finance company with just $1,700 borrowed from her mother and later sold it at a $1 billion valuation. Sophia's story is about so much more than money. It is about what becomes possible when you stay focused on the vision, learn from every experience, protect your time, and refuse to let outside noise determine what you are available for. We talk about why she and her husband never chased money, but instead focused on creating freedom. 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