Do you ever feel stuck in your own life, wondering how to level up and truly live life rich? In this episode, Marissa walks you through her transformative experience with the Live Life Rich Ladies group. Surrounding yourself with growth-minded individuals can catapult you to new heights in business, relationships, and success. Marissa shares insights on investing in yourself, decluttering your life, and being open to change and correction. Learn how to create space for new opportunities and...

Marissa Nehlsen Welcome back to Live Life Rich! In this episode, Marissa gets back to the basics and outlines the essentials of creating a great business plan. She breaks down the seven core components every successful business plan needs: Summary & Goals, Products & Services, Customers, Competitors, Operations, Marketing & Sales, and Financials. Marissa emphasizes the importance of evaluating each area on a scale of one to ten and shares her thoughts on crafting a one-page...

Imagine having your money work for you 24/7, becoming your best employee, and creating a life rich in both wealth and gratitude. Sounds amazing, right? Well, today's episode of Live Life Rich is all about helping you master your finances and explore the eight streams of income everyone should consider for their portfolio. Inspired by a quote from Oprah Winfrey, Marissa also talks about the importance of gratitude and how it relates to our financial lives. Listen in as Marissa breaks down...

What does it take to turn challenges into opportunities and achieve success in both money and mindset? In this episode of Live Life Rich, I talk about three steps to set the tone for a great day and the eight simple ways you need to do a competitive analysis. Remember, as Albert Einstein said, "In the middle of difficulty lies opportunity," so join me as we navigate our way to success through mindset and competitive analysis and uncover the opportunities within our challenges. In this...

A recession is looming, and knowing how to withstand the storm is vital to staying financially healthy in your business and home. Surviving a winter means shoring up your cupboards, and the same applies when it comes to weathering a recession. In this episode of Life Life Rich, Marissa gives you seven steps to take to make sure you’re ready for the coming storm. You’ll hear how following these seven simple steps can keep your business healthy while setting you up to earn more in the...

Living a rich, happy life is driven by the decisions you make every single day. High achievers often fall into the trap of looking to the end result of their goal and don’t realize that the journey is where their happiness lies. In this episode of Live Life Rich, Marissa interviews author and mindset and high-performance strategist Byron Morrison about his new book and what it takes to create a happy life. You’ll hear why living in the present is empowering, how you can overcome the...

Owning a business can give you the freedom to pursue the life you really want. If you’re contemplating starting a business, there are some steps every entrepreneur should take to avoid problems later. In this episode of Live Life Rich, Marissa outlines the 12 steps you need to take to start a business. These practical steps will help you get on the right track and prevent loss of time or money down the line. In this episode, you will hear: The good, bad, and ugly of owning a business...

Many of us complain about the younger generations but ask yourself if you’re doing anything to teach them about life. We’re so busy with our lives--saving for retirement, college, vacations, cars, houses--that we forget to give those valuable lessons to our children.  In this episode of Live Life Rich, Marissa shares 12 valuable money skills we can pass on to our children before they graduate.  Marissa is passionate about pouring into the next generation and believes passing on these 12...

As entrepreneurs, we know that failure is part of the path to success. However, there are some common mistakes entrepreneurs make, and by avoiding them, you can increase your chances of success. In this episode of Live Life Rich, Marissa explains the nine most common mistakes entrepreneurs make and why they can be detrimental to your business. Learn how to prevent your business from tripping up over these easy-to-avoid errors. In this episode, you will hear: Putting your product first...

Did you know that the two biggest complaints of single people and married couples are exactly the same? It isn’t your partner’s job to make you happy, and by having clear principles to guide your life and learning from your mistakes, you can improve every important relationship in your life. In this episode of Live Life Rich, John Manzano joins Marissa again to share his thoughts on relationships and how to nurture them in all aspects of life. You’ll hear John’s secret to counseling...

Conflict in our relationships can leave us with bad feelings and not understanding where we went wrong. Knowing the love languages of the people who mean the most to you can completely transform the ways you communicate with them. In this episode of Live Life Rich, John Manzano continues his conversation with Marissa about how you can create a “friendly landing strip” for the most important people around you. John provides some practical tips for improving your relationships with just one...

Emotional intelligence is a term being thrown around a lot lately, especially in the corporate space, but what if you could apply it to your personal life? Having the self-awareness to know what triggers your emotions can be transformative for your personal relationships. In this episode of Live Life Rich, Marissa welcomes pastor and coach John Mazano to the show to share practical strategies you can use to address problem areas in your relationships. John’s nuggets of wisdom from his life...

No one accomplishes their goals or changes the world without a plan. Having actionable steps to move toward your dream can take it from a dream to a reality. Earlier this year, Marissa was in Las Vegas for a conference where she heard Stedman Graham reveal the nine steps he uses to achieve outstanding success. In this episode of Live Life Rich, Marissa shares the nine steps you can implement in your life to create greater success. In this episode, you will hear: The nine-step success...

Building a practical morning routine and having structure in your life can be foundational for achieving your goals. If you have structure in your life--including self-care routines--you can help avoid burnout. In this episode of Live Life Rich, Alegre Ramos and Natascha Corrigan are talking to Marissa about why you’re never too old to get a new habit, why self-care is crucial for moms, and why creating new habits should be actionable and sustainable. Alegre and Natascha are habit experts,...

Everyone experiences fatigue, but burnout can leave you feeling like a shell of your former self. If you want to take back your life, you have to focus on self-care. In this episode of Live Life Rich, Dr. Tamara Beckford joins Marissa to talk about the difference between burnout and fatigue, how to fight burnout, and strategies to maintain your positivity when your environment doesn’t foster it. Take back control of your life and hear the three ways to create more balance for yourself. In...

Your well-being is too often neglected, and if you want to live life rich, you have to incorporate healthy habits. What if you could incorporate some habits into your daily routine that put you on the path to nurturing and improving your well-being? In this episode of Live Life Rich, Marissa speaks to Julie Zaruba Fountaine, a well-being expert with more than a decade of experience and founder of EMPOWER Possible. Julie shares some tips for handling daily stress while maintaining your...

Optimizing your wealth means planning to protect the pot at the end of the rainbow. Creating a family mission statement can help your children avoid becoming disconnected from the purpose, why, and work you’ve put into building a legacy. Estate planning is vital to protecting the legacy you’ve created for your family, and helping your kids understand its importance is crucial for stewarding the keys to the kingdom and generational wealth. In this episode, you will hear: How to protect...

If you want to invest in your future, you have to control your finances. Meeting your financial goals starts with understanding how money and investments work. In this episode, Marissa shares how to begin getting your finances in order, starting with your checking and savings accounts. Marissa breaks down the different investment types, how compound interest can magnify your wealth, and the three places you can invest your money. In this episode, you will hear: Why you should...

Who would you be if you knew you couldn’t fail? We can be a gift to ourselves and others if we understand that our human connection can make a difference in our lives. In this episode, Marissa shares an emotional personal story and wants to remind you that no one’s life is perfect, but you can refuel yourself by serving others. If you or someone you love is struggling, you are loved and needed, and it’s okay to be bold and not give up. In this episode, you will hear: What defines...

Today’s topic can be tough, but if you want to live life rich, you have to have a plan--just like going to the grocery store. We’re all trying to preserve, protect, grow, build and optimize what we have, and having the right insurance types in place can help you avoid big problems down the road. In this episode, Marissa will help you figure out what insurance you need, whether or not you need to change it based on the phase of life you’re in, and who will suffer if you put this off one more...

When we think of debt, most of us view it as a four-letter word. Debt can take over your life and destroy it, but it can also be a tool to build your best life. Debt doesn’t have to be a four-letter word, and in this episode of Live Life Rich, Marissa explains why having a plan can help you leverage your debt to maximize your wealth. In this episode, you will hear: How much debt the average American has in comparison to their earning potential and average income. What good and bad debts...

It’s a topic that none of us want to discuss, but it affects every area of our lives: money. To achieve the WIGS you’ve set for yourself, you have to address cash flow and debt. In this episode of Live Life Rich, Marissa shares her method of evaluating cash flow and debt in your business, how you can optimize your life by optimizing your wealth, and why you need an accountability partner. In this episode, you will hear: How to evaluate your business cash flow and debt using Marissa’s...

The New Year is here, and we’re starting it off full of energy, life, and abundance. In this episode of Live Life Rich, Marissa explains how to set your wildly important goals (WIGs). There are five core areas of your life to address, and Marissa shares the questions you should be asking to set your 2023 goals. In this episode, you will hear: What WIGs are and how to begin prioritizing them The secret to success is in your daily routine How to write, organize, and form a strategy to...

We’ve reached the end of the year. To celebrate, I’ve got something special to share with you today. Really, I’ve got two things to talk about. This episode is going to be a two-for-one! First, I’m going to share my year-end reflections. This is a practice I like to do at the end of every year and, this time, I’m giving you a peek behind the curtain. Secondly, I want to talk about some monthly reflections to get you going in the right direction in 2023. Both of these things are part of...

I love Christmas. I love the lights. I love seeing the Salvation Army bell ringers when I walk into the grocery store. I love the sights, sounds, tastes, and smells of it all. What I don’t love, though, is credit card debt. So many of us end up with credit card debt after the holiday season. This is the time of year when stores and online sellers target us. Today, I want to talk about this. I’m going to give you some ways to save money this season. You might think that’s impossible at...