We talk a lot about confidence here, but today we’re talking about the kind that often gets overlooked: financial confidence — the kind that helps you feel safe, supported, and steady no matter what life throws your way.
In this honest conversation, Rachel Brooks sits down with author, CPA, and wealth mentor Tanya Taylor to explore what it really means to steward your money well. From arriving in America at sixteen with $100 to becoming a millionaire by 48, Tanya’s story is one of grit, faith, and radical responsibility. This is a conversation about wisdom, protection, and the kind of confidence that doesn’t come from having it all together — but from building intentionally.
If you’ve been craving clarity, courage, or a sense of direction with your finances, you’ll want to listen to this one all the way through.
You’ll Hear:
Timestamps
00:00–04:00 – Tanya’s journey from Jamaica to the U.S. and budgeting $75 a week
04:00–10:00 – The mindset of money: setting goals + building wealth intentionally
10:00–14:00 – From undocumented to Deloitte: creating a career, not just a paycheck
14:00–18:00 – The accident that changed everything — and how God used pain as redirection
18:00–25:00 – Disability, passive income, and the protection women overlook
25:00–30:00 – Safeguarding your income and assets
30:00–38:00 – Finding purpose in the pause + rebuilding from within
38:00–End – Confidence is preparation
Your Next Step in Becoming
I Am… Enough: 10-Minute Reset (Free) A simple, faith-fueled reset to quiet the noise, speak truth over your life, and begin again—from peace, not pressure.
I Am… Becoming (6-Week Devotional + Journal Experience) Rediscover who you are, realign with who God created you to be, and rebuild from the inside out—through daily devotionals, journaling, and guided reflection.
Connect with Tanya Taylor
Website: growyourwealth10x.com
Instagram: @growyourwealth10x
TEDx Talk: “Dreams to Disability: Protect Yourself from Life’s Curveballs”
Books: Broke to Wealth and Limitations to Limitless
Stay Connected with Rachel Brooks
Instagram: @iamrachelbrooks
Website: iamrachelbrooks.com
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