The Conversations Entrepreneurs Aren't Having About Money

The Conversations Entrepreneurs Aren't Having About Money

From Productive and Paid with Jamila Payne by Jamila Payne: Small Business Consultant and Productivity Expert

January 23, 2026 · 30 min

About this episode

Jamila Payne opens up a conversation about the often-avoided topic of money among entrepreneurs, discussing the importance of transparency and understanding in financial matters.

In this first episode of Productive & Paid, I am opening up a conversation most entrepreneurs avoid. Too many people talk about how much money they made, but they never explain how they made it. They post wins and big numbers, but skip the details that would actually help you grow. That lack of honesty creates confusion. It leads to underpricing, overworking, and women staying stuck longer than they need to be. I also call out the smoke and mirrors I see in business, especially in online education. I am not here for the performance. I want us to understand money for real. Not to chase it. Not to flex it. But to know how it works. I share why so many women were taught not to talk about money, and how that silence has consequences. I also share stories about the money lessons I learned simply because I heard other people talk about what they were doing. That type of awareness can change your life. It can change your business too. We also go deeper into what getting paid really means. It is not just revenue. It is paying yourself. It is valuing your time. It is building a business that respects your life and does not require you to disappear. If you want real conversations about…

Topics covered

  • money
  • entrepreneurship
  • business growth
  • women in business

Keywords

  • income-generating activities
  • valuing your time
  • business respect

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