Exposing the income streams that made me $270K while working LESS

Transparent, juicy, and zero gatekeeping—today I’m breaking down exactly how I made $270,000 NZD in 2025 across my digital products, brand sponsorships, client work, and more. But here’s the twist: I made the same amount as last year… working way less and loving my business more than ever.This isn’t just a numbers episode—it’s the real story behind the pivots, risks, burnout, boundaries, and breakthroughs that shaped my most aligned (and surprising!) business year yet.If you’re a freelancer, service provider, or digital creator wanting to build a freedom-first business without sacrificing income—this episode is your permission slip AND your game plan. Let’s get into the data, the decisions, and the energetic shifts that changed everything.⏰ TIMESTAMPS
0:00 — Welcome to the 2025 Income Report1:28 — Total Income Breakdown (What I Made & From Where)2:55 — Digital Product Revenue Breakdown4:30 — Quarter 1: Burnout, Reset & Big Decisions10:20 — Quarter 2: Buying Out YouTube, New Coach & Engagement Bubble13:12 — Sponsor: How I Use Rella to Run My Business14:15 — Quarter 3: Brand Collabs, Mastermind Creation & Summit Results18:10 — Quarter 4: Momentum, Compounding Revenue & Consistency23:20 — Mackenzie Studios: Second Business25:45 — Final Reflections, CEO Lessons & 2026 Energy💕 Thank You to Rella for Sponsoring the PodcastUse code ELLEN for 10% off your subscription:👉 https://getrella.com/?via=ellenxxEllen________________________________________________________________🔗 //LINKS (ad affiliates) //Mic: https://geni.us/3qtsXCamera: https://geni.us/iPjpAtLens: https://geni.us/kNkJOxDress: https://rstyle.me/+jOdmDDuWyL-hylcLLb9FIw Earrings: https://rstyle.me/+3e4HcgMGP5DHH8KWuA1eRg 💻 // WORK WITH ELLEN // 
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