What does it take to go from schoolteacher and new mom to full-time entrepreneur with a lash studio, training academy, and a thriving product line? In this episode of Ask Jenni, I sit down with Kiara, the founder of True Lash Studio and East Texas Institute, to unpack her incredible journey to financial freedom and impact. 💡 This episode is for anyone in the beauty industry—or any industry—who’s ready to stop playing small and start building systems that actually scale. ✅ How Kiara went from 10 clients to full-time with a waitlist ✅ How she opened her own studio and licensed school for lash techs ✅ Why switching to an S Corp helped her manage money & build wealth ✅ The power of mentorship, automation, and big thinking ✅ Her next steps: mentorship, retail expansion, and more 🎯 Ready to grow your business like Kiara? Learn more about the Motivated Money Systems program that helped her quadruple her income! 🔗 Watch the full interview and subscribe for weekly episodes on entrepreneurship, financial strategy, and growing your impact. 📍 CHAPTERS: 0:00 Meet Kiara – From W-2 to Lash CEO 2:00 Quitting her job and going full-time 5:00 From side hustle to owning a lash studio 9:00 Opening her accredited lash training school 12:00 Why real income matters for real growth 16:00 Systems, pricing, mentorship & more 22:00 How financial strategy changed everything 26:00 Her next big moves: retail + mentorship 28:00 Final thoughts + how you can grow too 🔗 Apply to Motivated Money Systems: www.jennilhendrix.com Follow on Social Media: Jenni's Instagram: / jennilhendrix Jenni's Facebook: / askjennilhendrix Jenni's Tik Tok: / jennilhendrix Jenni's Website https://www.jennilhendrix.com/ -- Tax Team Services Instagram: / taxteamservices Tax Team Service Facebook: / taxteamservices Tax Team Services Website: https://www.taxteamservices.com/ #AskJenni #MotivatedMoneySystems #LashBoss #BeautyEntrepreneur #FinancialFreedom #WomenInBusiness #SalonOwner #SoleProprietorToSCorp #SmallBusinessSuccess #LashTechCEO #EntrepreneurJourney #FinancialStrategyForEntrepreneurs #BlackWomenInBusiness

Real estate owners and landlords — if you made renovations thinking you’d write them off this year, you might be wrong. Big updates like a new roof or windows? Those are capital improvements, and they’re depreciated over 27.5 years. But basic repairs? Those are immediate tax deductions. Getting this wrong could cost you thousands right before the deadline. Subscribe for more tax-saving tips and follow @jennilhendrix to keep your money working for you, not the IRS. #RealEstateTaxes #TaxStrategy #LandlordTips #CapitalImprovements #TaxMistakes #RentalProperty #TaxDeadline #TaxDeductions #BusinessFinance #MotivatedMoneySystems #EntrepreneurFinance #TaxSeason2025

🚨 Tax Deadline Alert 🚨 We’re less than 30 days out from the April 15th tax deadline, and Quarter 1 estimated taxes are due! Don't let the deadline catch you off guard—here’s what you need to know to stay on track. 💼 👉 File your personal & business taxes 👉 Pay your Quarter 1 estimated taxes by April 15th 👉 Avoid penalties by acting NOW! ⏳ Stay ahead of your tax obligations—watch this video for a quick reminder! 💡 #TaxTips #TaxDeadline #IRS #TaxSeason #SelfEmployed #SmallBusiness #EstimatedTaxes #TaxPlanning #AvoidPenalties

In this powerful episode of Ask Jenni, I sit down with Raphael—a devoted husband, father of four, and visionary community leader who transformed his calling into a purpose-driven, revenue-generating movement. From teaching in classrooms to launching programs that serve youth, people with disabilities, and returning citizens, Raphael’s story proves that purpose and profitability can coexist. We talk about how financial systems, tax strategies, and structure helped him quadruple his revenue while creating lasting community impact. Whether you're a nonprofit founder, community organizer, or entrepreneur with a mission, this episode is for you. 👩🏾‍💻 Want to build a sustainable business that funds your purpose and grows your income? Apply to Motivated Money Systems: www.jennilhendrix.com 🎧 Be sure to like, comment, and subscribe for more stories like this. 📍CHAPTERS 00:00 – Intro: Mastering Your Money and Life Balance 01:27 – Meet Raphael: Advocate, Father, CEO 02:52 – The Wealth Gap & Why Financial Planning Matters 04:00 – From Teaching to Purpose-Driven Entrepreneurship 06:05 – Discovering His Calling in the Disability Community 07:11 – Prioritize, Peace, Persistence & Patience (P4 Framework) 09:15 – Structure, Family, and Building Peace 10:58 – Key Decisions That Fueled His Growth 12:24 – Connecting Authentically With His Audience 13:07 – Using His Business to Fund Community Programs 15:05 – Finding Purpose Without Exploitation 16:09 – Retirement, 529s & Building Generational Wealth 19:05 – The Power of Financial Structure & Strategy 21:12 – From Tax Refunds to Wealth-Building 22:25 – What’s Next: Popup Resource Hubs & Continued Impact 25:00 – Ways to Get Involved & Support MCD Impact 28:00 – A Personal Diagnosis & Renewed Purpose 30:00 – Final Thoughts & Call to Action 🎯 What You’ll Learn: ✅ How to align purpose with profit ✅ The importance of structure and organization in entrepreneurship ✅ Creative ways to use your business to fund community impact ✅ Why long-term planning is key for generational wealth 🔗 Apply to Motivated Money Systems: www.jennilhendrix.com Follow on Social Media: Jenni's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jennilhendrix Jenni's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AskJenniLHendrix Jenni's Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jennilhendrix Jenni's Website https://www.jennilhendrix.com/ -- Tax Team Services Instagram: https://instagram.com/taxteamservices Tax Team Service Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/taxteamservices Tax Team Services Website: https://www.taxteamservices.com/ #MotivatedMoneySystems #AskJenni #CommunityImpact #BlackWealth #PurposeDrivenBusiness #GenerationalWealth #BusinessWithHeart #EmpowermentLeadership #MCDImpact #TaxStrategy #FinancialFreedom #EntrepreneurLife #NonprofitGrowth #CommunityBuilding

Starting a Business? Here’s How to Pay Yourself Back TAX-FREE 💼 If you’ve been fronting your own money to get your business off the ground—LLC fees, supplies, equipment, even hiring—this is what the wealthy do to recoup their investment without paying taxes on it. 📌 Step 1: Track every dollar spent 📌 Step 2: Draft a simple promissory note (you’re lending to your business) 📌 Step 3: Set a repayment term + interest 📌 Step 4: When your biz starts earning, pay yourself back TAX-FREE 💡 Loan repayments aren’t taxable, so this strategy protects your money and your future. Don’t just “spend” on your business—structure it like a real CEO would. Want help putting this in place? Book a consultation today—link in bio. #BusinessStartup #EntrepreneurTips #TaxFreeMoney #BusinessStructure #SmartMoneyMoves #SmallBusinessFinance #TaxStrategy #MotivatedMoneySystems #BusinessCoach #StartupLife #FinancialFreedom #WealthPlanning

“What can we do NOW to prepare for a financially secure future together?” Too many couples jump into marriage or serious commitments without talking about money. The truth is, financial stability isn’t about how much you make—it’s about how intentional you are with your money. Here’s how to set up your relationship for financial success: ☑ Know Where You Stand – Understand both of your incomes, debt, credit scores, and spending habits. ☑ Align on Financial Goals – Are you saving for a house? Paying off debt? Investing? Get on the same page. ☑ Eliminate High-Interest Debt – Debt drains your future. Make a plan to tackle it together. ☑ Build an Emergency Fund – Financial security means being prepared for the unexpected. Aim for 3-6 months of expenses. ☑ Talk About Money Regularly – Money conversations should be ongoing, not a one-time thing. Financial security in a relationship isn’t about having a certain salary—it’s about having clarity, discipline, and a shared vision. 📩 Need help getting financially prepared? Visit the link in bio! #FinancialFreedom #MoneyMatters #CouplesFinance #WealthBuilding #SmartMoneyMoves #RelationshipGoals #FinancialSecurity #LoveAndMoney